October 16th
2007
9:58 AM
I had been on Cozaar off and on for about three years. Although the medication did bring my blood pressure down, my weight steadily increased, and no matter what I did, I could not lose a pound. I was tired, depressed, and my vision changed for the worse. I had increased urination, and I also developed a strangling type cough, and would have coughing fits every now and then. I experienced light headedness and a loss of concentration. Initially I did not attribute these symptoms to Cozaar, because they came on gradually. I never needed glasses before Cozaar, my appetite was the same, and I was not on any other prescription drug. About 6 months ago, I decided to ween myself off of Cozaar. During that time I have lost about 20 lbs, without dieting--eating the same way I did on Cozaar. My concentration and energy level has increased, and my vision has improved--I don't need reading glasses anymore. My blood pressure fluctuates from normal to medium-high, so I am looking into more natural remedies to control it. Please remember that drugs treat the symptoms, not the disease.
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September 15th
2007
6:38 PM
Has anyone out there had an increase in urination? I started Yaz in Feb. and since then I've been peeing like a race horse. My OBY said it was probably an overactive bladder, typical for a peri-menopausal woman. I had tests for bladder infections and they read negative. I was in the middle of relocating my family across many miles and I just put up with the symptoms. Now I find out there is microscopic blood in my urine and I am scheduled for a slew of tests probing for tumors, cancers, polyps, etc. in my bladder and kidneys. My Dad had bladder cancer so I'm pretty scared. However, I am starting to wonder if there is a Yaz connection. I hate the thought of returning to periods where I couldn't leave the house because I was bleeding so much but all the risks here are scaring me. I don't have an OBY here yet but assuming I am not harboring cancer or an other disease (i.e., kidney stones) I think I'll go off Yaz. I already have horrible migraines and acne so I'm wondering if it will all get worse. My headaches are the same (2-3 times a month) with Yaz and my skin is better. It's been pretty good for water weight but as I said, I am in the bathroom way too much.
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January 14th
2006
3:15 PM
3 year old son, prescribed this med, due to possible allergic reaction last spring, with Amoxicilian, for a sinus infection, this year for ear infection. Took his last dose today, of 10 doses, began with a temp, yesterday of 102.4 (spike), and noticing, daily, cheeks getting progressively red, today the worst and still fever. Looks like an allergic reaction also, and I'm seeing the beginning signs of small red dots on his trunk, also increased urination, with hot and cold sweats. I'm hoping this clears up now that he's finished the Sulphameth, another red alert.
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August 10th
2005
11:24 AM
I have been on Lipitor 10 mg for three months. Have been experiencing chest pains, muscle aches...more recently increased urination...atleast 4 times at night, and too many times to count a day. Definetley lose of sex drive, and have been experiencing anxiety.
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December 29th
2004
6:28 PM
I've been taking Paxil CR for 2 weeks now and have had a few side effects:
Increased urination
Sweating (for no reason)
and dry mouth (bad breath)
Not sure if the side effects are not worse than what the pill was meant to cure!!
Should I give it more time - maybe 3-4 weeks??? Do some of the side effects ever go away? So far, the pill seems to have no effect on my metal attitude.
December 11th
2004
6:30 PM
I've never posted on a forum before, but Yasmin has proven to be the worst BC pill I've ever tried. It started with a complete lack of energy, depression, an endless headache, and increased urination. From there it moved to nausea, moodiness, and crying for no reason. The final symptom that drove me to look for more information on Yasmin was intense pain in my lower back. Now I've tried a lot of different BC pills over the years, but Yasmin has brought new lows. Your posts helped me decide to finally stop taking Yasmin and try a hormoneless IUD--thanks.
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May 9th
2004
6:11 AM
I am almost finished taking a 3 week course of Prednisone- thank goodness! I am in my early 30's. I have had quite a few side effects that I didn't even originally know were from this drug - but now am convinced. I have had a dry mouth and a bad taste in my mouth (for about a week), had an increase in urine output, increased urination, night sweating (at back of head and base of neck especially), inability to sleep through the night, frequent urination at night (previously I never woke up at night to use the bathroom), off and on blurred vision (only in one eye), & muscle weakness of the bladder (mild incontinence) only at night. The things that bother me the most and cause me concern are the urinary issues (waking up at night to use the bathroom is disturbing my already hard to get sleep).
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July 18th
2003
10:14 AM
I took only 1 dose of Levaquin, 500mg, at 7pm. Within 3 hrs I noticed tingling in my arms and hands and increased urination. Was wide awake all night, developed rash on abdomin, very red neck and face, ringing in my ears, dry mouth, back and neck pain, clenching of jaw and unable to relax it, and a disjointed/out of body feeling. I called my Dr. the next morning and quit taking the Levaquin. Day 2 and still having insomnia, twitching of muscles at corner of mouth, itchiness on palms and soles of feet, anxiety, abdominal pain and joint pain.
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Yasmin (2) Sulfamethoxazole (1) Coreg CR (1) Lipitor (1) Levaquin (1) Paxil (1) PredniSONE (1) Cozaar (1) Hydrochlorothiazide-Lisinopril (1)
November 26th
2007
6:53 AM
Taken Lisinopril for six weeks, main effects - pressure on rh side of head, increased urination, stomach wind and indigestion. Have also (apparently) stopped snoring and I feel the cold more then before.
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