February 4th
2009
4:34 PM
Our son, age 19, just passed away tragically, after taking too much of this supplement. Any questions email me at ******
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January 11th
2009
12:22 AM
I have taken Bactrim on a few different occasions, all with the same bad reaction.
I am very prone to getting UTIs, especially after sex. It has been like this for years. One of the first times I got a UTI, I was prescribed Bactrim. There were not really any other side effects except for a small area, about the size of 2 quarters, on the side of my stomach, right below my rib, that turned reddish and itched. I told my doctor about it and he dismissed it, saying it couldn't be bactrim as the cause, he's never heard of it, etc. When I was done with the antibiotic, the "rash" or red area faded slowly, but left a grey mark in it's place that has not gone away in 5 years now and counting. It is PERMANENT DAMAGE from this medication.
I was younger, so I never cared to write down the medication name... later on, I had another UTI and was given Bactrim again. Somewhere during treatment I felt myself itching the same area, I lifted my shirt, and there it was, inflamed again.... again I didn't list it as one of my allergy medications and was prescribed it at least a 3rd time... with the same occurring.
I know for a fact that it was bactrim causing it. It is obvious that the 3 times I took it, the same mark that was caused by bactrim to begin with.. turns red during ingestion of the medication. I do not know why it stays localized to one area and does not spread, I don't know what kind of organs it might have been affecting in that area.. I wish I had a clue because I am very curious...
But bactrim has left a permanent scar on my body, and not only outside, but god knows what it has done inside that has caused this to surface out.
-- By yellowdaisy | Reply | Private Message me
December 1th
2008
9:20 AM
Hi,
Fist off I'm a fit 38 year old male, not overweight, don't smoke, occasional social drinker.
I've been taking Lisinopril since being diagnosed with high blood pressure in Feb 08, I was started on a dose of 5mg, which was then increased to 10mg and finally 20mg.
The Lisinopril never really got my high blood pressure under control and my Doctor has now switched me to Bendroflumethiazide, only been on those for about a week so have to see how they go.
Lisinopril certainly made me feel terrible:-
Constant Fatigue
Depressed
Foggy
No concentration
Dizzy
Tinnitus
Pounding headaches
if you feel like this then I'd go and see your Doctor and try something else
-- By jyoung | Reply | (1) replies | Private Message me
October 29th
2008
4:35 PM
Gil
I just wrote an entry concerning a potential problem of fatigue and tiredness which may be related to the ingestion of 20mg. of lisinopril on
a daily basis. I suggested the possibility that another BP Rx--Inderol might be better for some patients; of course, each person needs to check with his or her own physician to choose the right BP medication--often a matter of trial and error. I've been taking the lisinopril for almost three years; I started out with 10mg., then more, then 40mg./day. After retiring, my doctor and I found that I could get the same effect with half as much lisinopril; it took a few months after retiring. So now I'm taking 20mg. of lisinopril/day.
In the past 3 months or so, I've been experiencing a lot of tiredness and the need to sleep much more than is usual for me. I think it may be the lisinopril, and I've made and appointment with my doctor to discuss
a different medication. Everyone should check with his or her own physician before changing medications or taking new ones.
I neglected to mention that lisinopril is an ACE Inhibitor while Inderol is a Beta Blocker. Also, lisinopril is sometimes prescribed with hydrocholorothiazide. Hydrocholorothiazide is a diuretic. My physician first prescribed the combination of lisinopril and hydrocholorothiazide. However, in checking out this Rx on the internet, I noted that if one had an allergy to sulfa, it would be best not to take the hydrocholorothiazide since this diuretic is connected with sulfa in its formulation. My physician then prescribed only lisinopril and not the lisinopril/hydrocholorothiazide combination.
Again, each person needs to check with his or her physician to make sure they are getting the proper prescribed medication. It is also my belief that it's a good idea to read the literature provided by the pharmacy about any medication and also check the new Rx on the internet so one can know about the possible side effects and also any allergies(connected with the new Rx) one might already know about and have, as was the case with my taking hydrocholorothiazide.
September 11th
2008
4:09 PM
I rember i think concerned citizen saying the pharmacore of singulaie was quinoline.........aboratory experiments have shown mutagenic effects. Possible carcinogen. Severe eye irritant. Harmful by inhalation, ingestion and through skine,i found this on a quinoline web site....interesting...............
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August 25th
2008
12:37 PM
Update on my post of Aug. 11th. I did see a neurologist who was a bit skeptical, but after looking it up did acknowledge that this drug can cause tendon ruptures, etc. Later that week he did a nerve conduction study, both the one with the needles and the one where they shock the muscles. He was happy to report that I did not have any "nerve" damage. I had already told him that I did not think I had neuropathy as the numbness had gone away and was just replaced by the constant pain in my joints, etc. I then went to see my rheumatologist who was also just as skeptical that the drug could be causing all the pain I was describing. She said she had had three patients with tendon ruptures, but nothing else. I really don't care what she believes, and I told her so. I know what happened and what horrible pain I have been in ever since. I hate to report that the pain in my feet, knees, hands, hips, back and now my neck are not any better. My insomnia is some better, but I am taking more Lyrica. I tried a different antibiotic yesterday for the sinus infection called Clindamycin. OMG! I took one pill and within a few minutes had unbelievable heartburn. That lasted for 12 hours, along with reflux, burping, weird stomach noises. Now, I can't take that. Doctor called in a prescription for Augmentin this morning. Afraid to try anything now, but guess I will give it a shot. Is anyone getting any better from their joint or muscle pain? Some encourgement would be good. Thanks.
-- By sls68 | Reply | (4) replies | Private Message me
May 17th
2008
9:47 PM
Hello All,
Regarding the first post I wrote, immediately below this one: I meant to say that I noticed the depression and anxiety increasing when I INCREASED the JANUVIA dosage from 1/2 a tab twice a day to 1 tab twice a day. I had thought that the SINGULAIR was the only reason for the depression and anxiety increasing/resuming but instead it went something like this: I began JANUVIA then started the SINGULAIR; perhaps the JANUVIA woud not have started the increased symptoms/side-effects until at the higher dose which I now take OR until COMBINED with the SINGULAIR. In either event, I now have see these symptoms of depression and anxiety returning and increasing, significantly, and have thereby stopped the JANUVIA until at least one week has transpired; whereupon I will begin it for a few days and note all side-effects and symptoms to present to my physician as proof of a pattern from the ingestion of JANUVIA.
Again, thank you for reading this and may you all have much better health and wonderful, health-conscious lives!
-- By grlswtas | Reply | Private Message me
January 12th
2008
2:27 AM
I started taking Lisinopril and notice that I have been coughing. I cough so much until I have to throw up. I have so much sinus drainage and it is affecting my sleep. As soon as I try sleeping the drainage interfere with my sleep. I have cough so much until it cause me to throw up. I cough, non-stop all during the night, I cough during the day. The Cough is so severe with the drainage until I have to sleep sitting up. I notice I have stomach problem nausea a lot and it is hard to get to sleep insomnia. When I finally sleep it is interrupt from the cough and the drainage. I have so much drainage from my sinus. It is
a lot. I have a lot of red mark over my body; I also had a red rash. I have pain in my joint often.
Since I finally found out the source of the problem, what can I do to get this medication out of my system fast? If anybody have any suggestion so that I can get some relief from the cough and the drainage please advise.
Gloria A
-- By grayjones182 | Reply | (7) replies | Private Message me
May 23th
2006
10:45 AM
I posted May 10. Since then, I have continued taking Advair, but am now almost completely SIDE EFFECT FREE!
The trick is to remove what doesn't make it to your lungs. DON'T SWALLOW ANY! Rinse and gargle five times.:
1,2 - Gargle lightly and deeply 2x to get it off your voice box. Spit each time.
3,4 - Gargle strongly 2x to get it off the sides of your throat. Spit each time.
5 - Rinse mouth thoroughly and spit
After 1 week, heartburn and hoarseness were gone. After two weeks now, I have regained some voice control. (It may never be perfect with Advair because he bronchodilator may also be relaxing the muscles around the voice box.)
It's likely that a lot of the long-term symptoms like bruising could be from prolonged swallowing/ingestion of the stuff.
If Advair can control my asthma with no side effects, then I don't care about addiction. Have to take something daily in any case.
Please, anyone who tries the gargling, share whay you have learned!!!
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February 12th
2004
8:13 AM
i have taken levaquin and had to stop. immediately after ingestion i had dizziness and stomach pain. after 5 days my skin began to change. it became very dry and started to crack. i had dandruff on my face as well as in my hair. some of these cracks began to bleed. this continued long after i quit taking the drug. i still have hives and dry skin and am consulting my doctor for treatment.... i would not recommend!!!
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Lisinopril (3) Levaquin (2) Januvia (1) Armour Thyroid (1) Caffeine Anhydrous (1) Nivea (1) Niaspan ER (1) Bactrim (1) Optivite P.M.T. (1) Singulair (1) Advair HFA (1)
May 24th
2009
7:19 PM
I find the above woman's comment very strange and out of the ordinary. I wonder if perhaps there is something in her diet that is causing such an adverse reaction. Vitamin B's, in high quantities, are exactly what women need. As a pregnant woman, it is B6 that reduces and even eliminates my morning sickness. The proper balance of vitamins and minerals in Optivite ensure the proper ingestion of the B6. Love these vitamins!
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