June 26th
2007
11:43 AM
Unbelievable Rash on my back, scalp, etc. that my dermatologist indicated was exzema. After 7 months of constant itching, I have finally found this site and I am hoping that if I discontinue the advair, my rash will once and for all diminish.
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September 20th
2006
4:16 PM
The most striking side-effect has been a VERY bitter taste in my mouth day and night (worst at night). It is exactly like bile (I know from morning sickness days!). I had a headache for the first 3 days on Biaxin, esp bad at night. I experienced hand tremors for the first few days as well for which I have no other explanation. I have had considerable intestinal gas and discomfort and on the 7th day of treatment acute stomach pain for a couple hours. But there has NOT been excessive diarrhea nor any obvious yeast infections. This was my greatest dread.
I am glad to say good-bye to this drug after 7 days of treatment. It did seem to take care of the low-grade fever associated with bronchitis. And my coughing is reduced though not gone yet. My throat/voice box area feel swollen at present. Not sure if this is the drug or the coughing.
Having said all that, I would cosider using Biaxin again, if only to avoid yeast infections!
July 16th
2005
11:24 AM
To Guess #11935
Let me tell you...when I stopped Prednisone I actually experienced constant fatigue, tingling on both of my legs, tooh sensitivity & a little insomnia. I'm glad to say my period was regular but lighter while on prednisone. My first period after Prednisone came a little late (if it wouldn't have been for the fact that I knew I didn't have sex, I would have worried I was pregnant) LOL
The reason of the fatigue and other side effects like muscle cramps, etc. is because the Adrenal Gland is trying to perfom its function again and is having a hard time by the day. It usually takes up to 4 months to be yourself again (Not responsible for any Psychological damage). The only thing I'm quite frustrated about is to not be able to lose much of the weight gained at all. 2 months ago I was 108 Lbs and now I'm 129 (I've only lost 2 lbs in 2 weeks) The worst fat is the Belly Fat no matter how hard I work out in the Gym, how much water I drink or how I don't eat after 7 PM at night....it doesn't matter because it's so stubborn! I guess what we need is "Patience." ;)
October 26th
2007
8:44 AM
UPDATE!!
-- By jayd | Reply | Private Message meI was lucky enough to have found this site on October 10th. I am glad to say that I have been off of Lisinopril for 2 weeks now and I feel great!!
I just went to the doctor and TOLD him I was not taking this med and he suprisingly said OK.
I went back to a generic derivative of Tarka I was on before. The Lisinopril cost $4 and the Tarka costs $30 but that is no price to pay for my sanity!!
I now have no more side effects. My BP is lower now than I can ever remember and my head is out of the clouds and back at home where it belongs. I have no more heart palputations, asleep hands, dry cough, racing and pounding heart or vivid dreams.
Dont be afraid people to go and get off of this terrible for some drug.
Also I have been taking 2 tbls of pure unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar. I am not sure if it is helping but it does seem to give me a lot of energy. Reasearch it. I hope and pray for all the folks posting on this site that your recovery can be as dramatic as mine.
Good luck to all!!!!!!!!