I do not believe symptoms and conditions

My husband is 46 and has been on Advair for about 3 years for COPD /asthma. I do not believe in all this medication however his doctor told him to take it so he did. We trust our doctors. He use to be an avid runner , rode horses almost nightly, good physical shape and always full of energy. I have been noticing over the last couple years he has no energy, he has chronic muscle pain ( can not even lift much anymore), hoaseness all the time, eyesight is deteriorating, weight gain ( and he has been dieting), problems sleeping at night , feels light headed , and always exhausted. Recently he has been constantly complaining, which he never does, on how much his body truly hurts all the time. So I decided to find out the side effects of all the medications his pulmonary specialist has kindly prescribed for him and guess what his problems all relate to taking Advair. So as of tonight he has stopped taking this medication because I gave him a copy of what shows on this site and how everyone else has the same side affects. I thank all of you. I did convince him a couple months ago to start going to a massage therapist weekly , He used to go monthly,to help him with his muscle pain, however the pain was so much that he has to go weekly. He just started going for acupuncture which he really seems to see a difference in his breathing. She told him the first medication she was getting him off of was Advair. How interesting.

Paula , Burlington, CT.

Hi guys, forgot to say it was me in the previous post. Silke I know you haven't had your period yet, however has anyone heard of getting a regular period for 3 months, and then not having it come on time or at all. I should have been here 3 days ago. I do not believe anything happened where I should be worried, but it hasn't come yet, and I have been really tired and dizzy and foggy, (like I used to be on yasmin) lately.
Thanks,
Hill

I am 58 years old , I have a family history of heart disease. I have had 7 heart attacks since the age of 39 in 1986. My blood pressure has always been a little low even though I was a smoker. My normal bp for the last 20 years has been approximately 115/75. I had a quintuple by-pass in 1997 at the age of 50. I have done GREAT until April 20, 2005. I had another MI, and 6 days later, April 26,2005 I had another MI. I was prescribed lisinopril. Since approximately mid June, 2005 I have had EXTREME anxiety and mild depression. My PCP and Cardiologist tell me it is not the lisinopril. I do not believe they could possibly know ALL the side effects of lisinopril!! Any one out there with this problem???

I have been on a very low dose of Lisinopril for about a month now in treatment of Proteinuria in my kidney and have not experienced any of the known side effects. I am, however, experiencing a very erratic menstrual cycle, namely spotting virtually every day. I have been to see an OB/GYN and it has been determined that my internal organs are normal. I do not believe that I am premenopausal and hormonal tests have confirmed that. I have read in this discussion string that a someone else has experienced similar symptoms. Are there any more women, who have experienced this problem? I may just go off the medication to test this theory.

In response to those who praise the virtues of Lipitor, I will tell you that I was on 10 mg/per day regimen for the past six and a half years. I first noticed bizarre weakening of my legs last summer but because I am 78, I at first attributed this to old age, but because the onset was so rapid and unexpected, I discounted what was happening at being due to my age. Then on Dec. 6, I was awaked by pain in my lower left leg so severe that I was literally crying. I could only hobble to my doctor the following day and he, by way of response to my question about Lipitor, suggested I stop taking it. He also gave me a prescription (thank God) for vicadin without which I do not believe I could have survived until today. I am still unable to walk more than a quarter mile or remain on my feet for more than a half hour or so. In looking back now, I began having sleep problems about four years ago, sleep apnia being suggested. However, my sleep doctor also said that I had RLS (restless leg syndrome) for which he prescribed chlonazapam. I have had recurring problems these past few years with my legs cramping up when I would drive any distance. When I recently informed my cardiologist of these experiences, he pretty much brushed me off by saying at while 2-3% of Lipitor users experience problems, on the whole it is a beneficial drug. In other words, they know that some folks are going to experience problems, but that's just too bad. What happened to the medical adage, "Above all, do no harm."

I did more research, my husband is starting to say .. step away from the
computer.

However, I do not believe it's fair that we are out here in all corners of
the earth trying to find answers when Johnson & Johnson and Orth Mcneil
probably have the answers we need.

Ortho Mcniel is owned by Johnson & Johnson. They are located in Brunswick,
NJ. About 1/2 way between Philly and New York City.

Now I know you may think I'm crazy... but I would be more than willing to
buy a plane ticket to NJ/NY/Philly if I could convince enough of you to join
me there to protest Johnson & Johnson's headquarters.

They have the resources to find out exactly what is going on with us, and
probably already know. I think that they are a darling company in the
American eyes and would not want the bad press that a protest would bring.

So if anyone is interested, let me know and I'll leave my sunny home in
naples for a few days in NJ.
I would think we would need at least 15-20 members of the group to attend.

And I guess I will say that it would be a most interesting protest... I know
I can't walk for very long so we'll have to bring lawn chairs :)

Taunda

My dad is taking Lipinopril and has been having problems in less than 1 week. This drug is not one that is beneficial to the body. I have seen him with severe cough and shortness of breath, enough to wake him up terrified. I have done extensive research online and found this is not good. I do not believe in drugs since doctors precribe drug without really exposing the sideeffects. this doctors see all the old folks and they have dollar signs in their eyes. It is really a polical game to see who can go around the round table and win or money!!!. Please do research on these drugs before you take them online or library. I have seen these drugs given for one illness to cause another and then your given another medication. My mom was being scheduled to have heart surgery and I convinced her to start natural herbs that clean the organs and even the heart, they call them cleanses. She was told she would die and they were livid and foamy at the mouth but she is still her and healthy. Do yourselves the favor and really ask questions. These drug are suppose to be cheap so they go to a lesser brand that cause all these side effects leaving your lives also less!

A recent post stated that this site has been a "collecting pool for side effects", which begs the question is that not exactly what this site is for? If you notice the link states that sending a post here is for ADDING an additional adverse drug reaction to this never ending list [specifically "Add Side Effect"}. I do not believe it was intended for any "positive" reports as they would NOT be considered an adverse event. One would also have to question as to "WHY" someone who has had a positive experience to a drug would even bother to research it. It has been my eperience that only those who are suffering would be motivated to do so. Perhaps such post are being generated by those who would profit from the sale of such a toxic drug. Something to consider when reviewing this list of post marketing reports contained herein.
davidtfull@aol.com

I have been taking Neurontin (they said for my anger)for approx. 5 mos. I only take 300 mg even though I should take a lot more. I also take Paxil 40mg for anxiety, OCD and panic attacks. I have been on Paxil for almost 5 years. The reason I say I should take more Neurontin is because it definitely helps my well-being but I still get terrible anger outbursts. I am not inclined to ask for an increased dosage of Neurontin because there are some side effects that I do not like. The little stuff I can deal with but the two issues that are really bothering me are the feelings of lethargy I get and my short term memory loss/concentration. It seems like the higher dosage I take the worse the effects get. I do not believe that it's the Paxil because I have been on it for so long and the only side effects I seem to have are when I try to get off of it. I would also like to mention that I have tried LOTS of medications, I mean LOTS! None of them have worked successfully. Neurontin is the only one that seems to be helping me control my anger but I can stand feeling sluggish and out of it all day. Suggestions from anyone? Does anyone else take Neurontin for an anger problem? Or, does anyone know of any other meds work just as good w/o the side effects? Please let me know. Thanks!