Fda approved symptoms and conditions

I lterally just starting taking Yasmin today. I used to take Tri-phasil, but found it just wasn't keeping my mood in check over the last 6 months, not to mention I was suddenly getting 2 periods a month. So, I stopped taking the pill for a month, and after seeiong ads for YAZ ended up with Yasmine after visiting my Dr.
My questions for the ladies with symptoms of anxiety and mood swings: Did you not have these symptoms before starting the pill? If so, are you saying that Yasmin made them worse?
Also, I would be curious to find lout what BC pills you NOW use, and how the hormone dose compares to Yasmin. The Tri-phasil I used to take was stronger than Yasmin. If I begin to feel any side effects using Yasmin, I will have to assume that I just need something stronger and will begin with Tri Phasil again.

I was on Lamictal 125MG at night for PTSD and anxiety for over 4 years - it took over 6 weeks to come off of it and it was very difficult - I felt sick most of the time - nauseaus, dizzy, migraine, tired, joint pain, anxious, mood swings. I have been off of it for 2 weeks now and I am still having headaches, dizziness, tired all the time, horrible dreams, difficulty sleeping and I wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air with out of control heart palpatations. I have not had night terrors in years. Is this a side effect of coming off of the medication? I learned in my research that this had not been FDA approved until I had been taking it for quite some time - is that ethical medical practice?

Practically the same as everyone else. I have PAD (so they say). So, I 'm not really sure whether the extreme pain in my calves and hips are a result of that (I don't think so), or the Zocor. I'm coming off of it immediately. I'll find something else to take for my cholesterol. The pain in my legs have definitely gotten worse. I've been on Zocor for 3 years. Started on 40 mgs, now on 80 mgs. I honestly think it's the Zocor that's causing the pain and not the PAD. Also have trouble with blurred vision and I just feel tired all the time. I hope this is not permanent, but I'm so afraid that it is. Also on Lexapro for depression. No wonder. I've made up my mind that if a label says "FDA approved", I don't want any part of it.

May want to consider contacting Daniel Levinson, Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, because he oversees FDA, CDC, and NIH. FDA approved the drug Kenalog, so not sure if there will be a problem filing a class action suit against Bristol-Meyers, but still may be able to sue. Definitely check into individual suits against the doctors because they should be liable for not informing patients of the serious side effects of this and any drug before writing prescriptions or (especially) administering drugs in their offices. I don't think most people ask about or research side effects--we put too much trust and faith in the medical establishment.

This morning (17Feb07) I was prescribed Levaquin at the US Army Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany, for a slightly enlarged prostate due to over-exertion. Approximately eight hours later I felt like CRAP! I didn't feel bad prior to that. My experience was severe nausea, every muscle and joint in my body was aching; my legs ached like nothing I've ever known; I felt I had to vomit, but didn't; my eyes 'made noises' when I moved them to their limits left and right. My temperature was normal (98.6) but for no apparent reason, sweat was rolling off me as though I was in a suana; my knees were hurting. So, I went on line and googled 'Levaquin Side Affects' and was absolutely floored with the results! Are we all FDA guinea pigs? How does this product gain the label 'FDA Approved'? I contacted the Army Hospital and told them I will NOT take another pill; that I will be in tomorrow for a substitute antibiotic. I'll google that one before I take the pill, though. Had I checked the side affects first, I would have refused the medication. I was NOT provided a fact sheet with the medication. If you or your friends of family are ever prescribed Levaquin, tell the doctor you refuse and that you want a substitute. If you're on it, get off of it. If you're not on it, don't start. What are the long-term effects, if any? Do you think they would tell us that either? After all, you are paying for the product, you should be able to dictate something. I'm smarter now than I was this morning. Thank you all for posting to this site.

I started to take lisonopril six weeks ago after my surgery. When I ask my pharmacist about the side effects he tells me to ask my doctor. When I ask my doctor he tells me to ask my pharmacists. I think that especially doctors do not know about all the side effects because they do not have the time to read them all. The FDA approved so it must be good. How can I convince my doctor that the Lisonopril cause extreme tiredness, lack of energy, stomach pain, heart burn, weak and painful legs, insomnia, and some of the other simptoms that most of the takers on your website have? Since I am taking it in six weeks I lost 26 pounds that I can not afford, being an underweight person, and regardless what I do I can not gain an ounce back. Could somebody have a suggestion.

I hope many people read this. I was treated for endometriosis at age 29, 1995 with 6 months of lupron injections. yes, it may have gotten rid of some of the problems like period cramps, but I have developed permanent memory loss; my short term memory is shot; I had the worst depression during those 6 months. The thing that bothers me the most is that 11 years later, I still have memory issues. I wish I had known back then that the medication was not even FDA approved for infertility.

Edema beneath eyes and to hands, finger joints sore and appear very white when fingers are straightened. Swollen right knee with edema to knee and painful while walking or trying to straighten out leg. Just came from having an ultrasound on right leg to rule out DVT. Thank God, no blood clot found! Also edema to right ankle. Shoulder and elbow joints sore! Too tired after short exertion. I was prescribed Levaquin 500mg one per day x 14 days for sinus/bronchitis. Was told to repeat this if not cleared. Three weeks passed and repeated levaquin. Into the 7th day side effects started and I stopped taking the med. I wish I had never taken it and wonder if I will ever feel my good ole self again??? At the doc's office I stated that I felt these things happening to me was a result of the levaquin as I had none of these symptoms before. It was stated back that he didn't think so. Had much blood work this a.m. also awaiting results. Please research all drugs before taking them. You are right.. Dr's are too quick to rely on FDA approved and not researching these drugs before prescribing. Looking forward to getting better. S.B

ARACHNOIDITIS FOR LIFE, DUE TO EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTIONS OF KENALOG. THEY'RE NEUROTOXIC AND NOT FDA APPROVED OR LICENSED FOR EPIDURAL USE. OR ANYWHERE IN OR AROUND THE SPINE AND SPINAL NERVES. DON'T HAVE EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTIONS OF ANY KIND, WHETHER WITH KENALOG OR DEPO-MEDROL SUSPENSIONS. THEY CONTAIN KNOWN NEUROTOXINS, LIKE BENZYL ALCOHOL AND ETHYLENE GLYCOL, BUT DOCTORS CONTINUE TO PERFORM THESE INJECTIONS BECAUSE THEY RAKE IN SO MUCH MONEY FOR THEMSELVES AND THE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPAINIES. STAY AWAY FOR THEM OR ELSE END UP PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND IN SUCH TERRIBLE NEUROPATHIC PAIN FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. IF THIS MESSAGE HELPS JUST ONE PERSON, MY POSTING IT WAS WORTH IT.

RE: Neurontin and "anger problem".

The only FDA-approved use for Neurontin is for epileptic seizures, as the major effect is for involuntary muscle spasms. Describing something as an anger-problem is too vague to give a specific answer. Do you hurt people or yourself? Do you break things or do actions over which you have no control? Do you have insomnia that makes the anger-problem worse?

I have read of very bad side-effects from trying to get off of Paxil, and it's possible that the Neurontin is just an effort to try to deal with being on Paxil too long -- which sometimes happens, and the effectiveness of the drug goes down, something like heroin or cocaine.

Who told you the Neurontin was for an anger-problem, and do you have a choice of who you see or what you take? If it was me I would get off of both these drugs, and find out more about their physical effects on personal biology. Jan S. Kauffman, Neurontin userid, Master's degree in ounselling, alcohol and drug-abuse rehab professional.

Some of you are posting that your children have been prescribed Advair and I am very concerned about this....

I am not a medical professional, but I do know that ADVAIR HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE FDA FOR USE BY CHILDREN.

It states in the pamphlet that comes with the medication that Advair is for people over 12 and "the safety and effectiveness of Advair Diskus in children under 12 has not been established... Controlled clinical studies have shown that orally inhaled corticosteroids may cause a reduction in growth...in pediatric patients."

Please, if you have a child under 12 that has been prescribed Advair, talk to your doctor about the safety and possible risks and ask about finding an FDA approved alternative.