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Less than 2 months after taking Lipitor I have been experiencing intense weakness of the legs, especially the hip area. A normally avid walker, last week really woke me up when I was unable to walk over 40 feet without having to stop from sheer leg exhaustion. I'd have to actually lean on my partner until I could manage to shuffle again- a shuffling gait is what I had to resort to just to make it back to the car.
This is bullshit because even though I've had some angina symptoms, right up until I went to the hospital I was able to hike; was still relatively strong.
So today I have spent hours researching side effects and have seen on this site alone many mentions of intense leg weakness and pain with Lipitor.
This, along with simultaneously educating myself on the truth about high cholesterol has convinced me to gradually cease taking this medication.

Instead I will replace with sufficient quantities of VitC, buckwheat combined with gingko, and of course I can never stop with the garlic because it is delicious.

I have been on Lisinopril and a diuretic for about 1.5 years -- started with 5mg of lisinopril. At first had a slight cough, but went away. In Feb 2008 routine blood tests were done and my ALT - liver enzyme was slightly elevated to 36. ( last test in 2003 was normal) --- had the test repeated in Aug 2008 and the ALT was up to 41. Doctor was not too worried, not very elevated - but I persisted as to why and she sent me for an ultrasound that showed all was normal for my liver, spleen, gallbladder, kidneys. My pressure was up a bit at the Aug appt - so she increased my Lisinopril to 10mg. I had another liver enzyme test done beg of Oct 2008 and now the ALT is up to 66. I told her the only difference is increasing my Lisinopril and that must be the cause for elevated ALT levels. She is not sure -- I am now being referred to a specialist -- but told to stop taking the Lisinopril for 3 weeks and they will see what the levels are. Have only seen a few mentions of elevated liver enzymes as a side effect -- has anyone else experienced?? My AST levels are normal.

Has anyone experienced Melasma with this drug? I am trying to identify if this is the cause of my melasma, because it worsened when we increased from dose from 150 up to 250mg a day.

Hi I was on Reglan for over six years for IBS and nausea.My GI never mentioned any side effects from use of the medicine.I have a c-spine injury that has caused some neuropathy. I never thought that symptoms that I have like extreme restlessness,shaking of my hands,feet and toes,sucking my tongue,my mouth puckers,my lips shake,my jaws tighten up,I now have a facial tic.I never even considered that taking the Reglan for so long could have caused these side effects until I was recently taken off of the medicine by my GI.He said that long term use could cause undesirable side effects like a facial tic.(Now he mentions side effects after over six years!) I then came home and looked it up on my computer and found all of these sights! I really need to get to a Neurologist one that specializes in movement disorders.If I had known of all of the side effects before taking the Reglan I could have prevented my Tardive Dyskinesia today!! My advice is always check the side effects of any medication before taking it.If only I would have I could have prevented so much long term damage! Pharmacy Companies should have better guidelines for testing their drugs before being allowed to have the drug on the market.We must send a clear message that as the public we demand better practices from our FDA.

I see that of only 2 postings as of this one from me, one mentions feeling "generalized weakness and fatigue." BINGO! Me too. And...like the posting I'm referring to, the patient is taking it for Lyme Disease. I know that, itself, can also cause weakness and fatigue. But I too suspect the Doxycycline is contributing to this in my case.

I have been on Lamictal for 6 weeks, working up to 100 mg once a day for seizure control in addition to Topamax (100 mg) and Keppra (3,000 mg). As the dosage has increased, the side effects have become unbearably worse. I am so sick to my stomach, I can't eat. My headaches are horrible, and all I want to do is sleep. The only thing that keeps me from sleeping is my pounding pulse rate and shallow breathing... I'm still waiting on a phone call from the neurologist to see what I'm supposed to do about this.
I noticed several other mentions of a lack of ambition. I'm now noticing my own lack of will power. Good luck to all of you.

HI IM A 3O YEAR OLD MALE IVE BEEN ON TOPROL 50MG FOR2 1/2 YRS.I WAS PUT ON IT BECAUSE OF A BUNCH ON PANIC ATTACKS I HAD IN A WEEKS TIME WHICH GAME ME A RAPID HEART RATE AND ALSO THEY TOOK ME OFF MY NORMAL BP MED AND SAID TOPROL WOULD HELP.WELL MY HEART RATE IS FINE AND BP IS GOOD BUT I HAVE CHANGED SO MUCH DURING THIS TIME IVE GAINED LIKE 30 LBS I DNNT FEEL DOING ANYTHING CONSTANTLY TIRED,I HURT IN MY BACK,HAVE HEADACHES,I JUST WANT TO BE MYSELF AGAIN...IF TOPROL IS DOING THIS I WANT OUT!HOW CAN ISTOP IT ON MY OWNWITHOUT HURTING MYSELF

I have been experiencing severe hair loss and thought it was the Fosamax, so stopped that drug, but the hair loss is continuing. I have found only one article relating Singular to hair loss.

I've been on Yaz for 1 year now. I've been in a deep depression since September ( 6 months on Yaz) for which I've had to seek treatment. It took 4 months to get me straightened out on medications and still daily I struggle with it.

Also I've noticed right shoulder pain, weight gain (60 pounds), no libido, chronic fatigue, bloating with horrible gas.Is all of this from the Yaz or is it my depression or what? I'm having a really hard time sorting thru all of this.

I am glad I am not alone!!! I started taking this in the hospital via IV for PID and sent home with 100mg 2x day. I have completed my dosages(quitting a day early because i have been on it over 10 days) and I am thrilled to be off. Each day the side effects got worse.
I have severe tightening in my chest, mentrual like cramping, difficulty swallowing, fatigue and white splotches on my face.
What I dont understand is why all of use can report these but yet nothing on the pamplet mentions any other effects other than gastric symptoms like vomitting and diarehea.
Now, I wonder how long it will take for the side effects to diminish?!

i thought my life was over. not even fourty years old and ask my doctor to write an order for a toilet lift. thats how bad my muscle hurt. getting in and out of cars, as though i were a 90 y/o. horriable! and we didn't know why. doctor did not make any refference to 'statins" . In addition to muscle death, restles leg syndrome found me as well. really thought i was dying from an unyet diagnosed disease. and where did that come from? all of a sudden everyone has it.
this was nonexistant not that long ago. similiar to the " bi -polor. every other person seems to have it or someone they know. I'm still mad. iwill never be the way I was prior to all this. I want to sue the shorts of the maker;'s and or the F.D.A.
don't they approve these drugs first? all comes back up the drain pipe . Does it not?. the cost alone from ill considered passage of such drugs does more harm than good. not only suffering but death. millions of dollars from the side effects. all these costs are passed on to the state and or one pocket book.
my cholesterol is o.k. now but with each blood test and blood donation i give mentions enzymes.. now i willl also check reports for(cpk) lookin to sue you ZOCOR..

My 3 year old son has been on singular for about 6 months and just in the last month he has been breaking out in these rashes. The rash starts with him scratching and can start anywhere on his body. It can be on his butt, thighs, arms, neck, back and face. Some of them are small circles and others start like that but then turn into big welps. I give him benadryl and he stops itching and they go away. I took him to the doctor recently for a checkup and we were told it was related to fever and an infection (which he had at the time.) However, it still persists and after reading all your comments and am convinced it is the singulair. I am so pissed right now because the paper that comes with the medication mentions nothing about rashes.

Thanks for all your comments, it has really been enlightening

I had my first injection of Lupron August 25, 2006 and the side effects have been horrible. They started out as mild headaches and joint pain too severe migraines and joint pain so bad that I can't walk at times. Not to mentions the hot flashes and night sweats. After 2 surgeries and 1 ovary left at the age of 26 they said that it was Lupron or hysterectomy. But the dr wanted to do the Lupron b/c I have had too many surgeries and he was wanting to avoid another one. I have been into the dr 3x this week and called them the other 2 days. They said that I was showing signs of stroke and put me on the add back therapy and painkillers and told me to get to the ER immediately if it got worse. That does not sound ok to me. I have missed so much work b/c I can't keep my eyes open and sick to my stomach from the severe migraines. I do not recommend taking the shot. Nobody told me of the real side effects until after I had the injection. If anyone has any ideas on how to get these headaches to go away it would be greatly appreciated. I feel like I am losing my mind.

My wife began taking Singulair April 2005 because of allergies (couging with some spitting) and by June when we returned to see the Dr. she was fine but her Dr. wanted to keep her on Singulair. The first of August she began having serious coughing and spitting (mostly at night) and it continues. The x-rays and ct scans show her lungs are okay. My question/concern is the Singulair ad on TV mentions a side effect of upper respitory infection and when I brought this up to the Dr. it was ignored. My wife does pretty well during the day but takes her Singulair at bedtime and either the laying down or the Singulair is causing her to wake up every 2 -3 hours coughing and spitting.

I have been on Lisinopril for about 3 years; down to 5 mg a day. I have had most of the side effects everyone mentions, but the ones I notice most are:
very vivid, crazy dreams
my hands have been numb and tingling when I wake up recently, but did not sleep on them
bouts of depression I have never had before
shortness of breath
reduced ability to exercise and even walk very far
blurry vision and floaters (increased protein and Vit. A get rid of the floaters)
But in general, I believe I have a hugely increased need for nutrients that is abnormal. If I take 10,000 mg of Vit. C a day I can stay pretty healthy, but if I don't, I get colds, etc.
Anyone else notice an increased need for nutrients of all kinds?

Wow! This forum is really informative and scary!

I have tried numerous pills, Marvelon, Ortho Tri-Cyclin, Diane, Alese and all have caused the same symptoms: Depression, lack of energy, emotional outburts, 10-15 pound weight gain and abdominal bloating to the point where people would ask me if I was pregnant (and the rest of my body would look porportional).

Its been 4 years since I have been on and off the pill and now at the age of 26 I am beginning to notice a chance in my hormones which I put facial hair on my chin and sideburns!

Being in a new relationship my doctor has prescribed Yasmin as birth control to help with facial hair and contraception.

I haven't started and am now apprehensive...does anyone have any suggestions or similar experiences with hair growth/reduction?

I have been taking synthroid for 10 years and for 9 of those years everytime I get a dosage the doctor thinks will get my readings to a safe level, I begin to have heart palpitations to an extent that I pass out. At first I was rushed to hospital several times from passing out in public places. I also have leg cramps, coroited artery aches and the inevitable weight gains. Finally my doctor sent me to an Endro this week and he claims he has never heard of side effects and tells me to increase me dosage slowly. My readings are suppose to be between 4 and 5 and they are 26! He treated me like I was a hysteric and told me not to breath so hard when I am having palpitations. Someone mentions a balance between T3 and T4 can someone explain. I am so happy to know there are others like me out there. Sally

I am into my 6th day of taking 500mgs a day. The first day my calves tightened up-felt like I'd been exercising too hard. My mouth has been dry, and now the bones in my hands ache and I have a fever. Today was spent over the sink barfing, or rather, trying to. I have heartburn/acid reflux that keeps gagging me. Feels like someone punched me in the chest and then set it on fire. I haven't been able to eat anything since yesterday because it just sits in my throat and then comes right back up. I also wasn't expecting severe constipation, as the other antibiotics had given me diarrhea. I'm glad I found this site because none of the literature mentions any of these side effects, and my doctor said there were no side effects. I was prescribed for pneumonia/bronchitis/sinus infection, and after the first day I was impressed because the lung pain and coughing had lessened considerably, my head stopped hurting and I could breathe. I didn't think much of these symptoms, even though they were new, because I was told there were none. I attributed them to the fact that I have Epstein-Barr. Now my guess would be they are directly related to the medication. I'm glad I found that other people have had these reactions, too.

After blaming my intense fatigue, edginess, and lack of interest on possibly Lyme disease, I discovered one evening that one glass of wine seemed to make me tipsy. That led me to realize that I've been feeling this way ever since beginning a regimen of Guaifenex. Have also begun feeling intense stomach cramps. No one else mentions an accelerated effect of alcohol but I believe that much of my total inability to function on the weekends had to do with drinking only a little and ending up hungover. Baaaaaad drug. Me no like.