Orange juice symptoms and conditions

I have a history of sinus infections. After two rounds of Augmentin did not clear up my latest one, my doctor finally gave me the steroid pack and Avelox. He had tried to avoid the steroids. I have had them so many times. I finished my steroids 5 days ago and my Avelox yesterday. I read the side effects and did as it suggested. Since it mentions low potassium would not be good I ate a banana every day and had some orange juice to keep my potassium levels up. The drug warms against taking any pain killers such as Aleve, Advil, etc. One earlier reviewer admitted taking Aleve and had a bad reaction... well.... bad move.... I have had no real side effects that I can say for sure are Avelox related. I did feel a little less focused at times, but was not obviously groggy or woosey. I did have a little abdominal discomfort that I usually do not have with drugs, but it was short-lived and only occurred 3 of the 10 days. Many people have bad effects because they do not follow the warnings against anti-acids, pain killers, low potassium, etc. Some people are more likely to react to any medicine, while others like me rarely have a side effect. My tendons did not hurt... nothing.... People who are out of shape, have a poor physical life style, etc. sometimes help contribute to the drugs reactions by being in basically poor physical health to begin with. America is one of the fattest, out of shape nations out there due to our abundance of everything. The majority of persons can take Avelox with no real issues. I will take it again. I truly feel concern for those who had problems, but sometimes we are partly guilty by how we don't take care of ourselves when we are well...... As with any drug, some persons will react no matter what... It's often just a matter of inherited genetics...... Be safe everyone, and take time to evaluate how you take care of your body and really decide to do better. For the record I am almost 58, 5-9 158 pounds and work out semi-regularly.... Take care of that temple God gave you. Its the only one we get on this Earth,,,,,,

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Yes Seroquel can give you hair loss so I try and keep mine short, but also it is either except this danger or be sitting in the mental hospital never being happy and popping many other pills and never getting to a place of function.
I find if I am very sleepy but highly strung I will take a mild sleeping pill to take the edge of the just sleep mode, where the bad dreams happen or the falling from a building or the monsters come out to play.

The fact others describe some type of experience it shows a common in many of us,
The crave for sugar and fat foods is always on my mind, but this gives me massive head ake's, so even if diet drinks is one solution and still bad for the health, some choices still need to be made over all.
I have been on 500mg for say 7 or 8 years loss track of time but the point is do I want to feel crazy thoughts, I have had to work out what is best Vs the crap of sweating, dry mouth, skin rash's, oily skin, hair loss, sore eyes, not all side effects happen at once they do take their turn and line up to whats next, LOL.
b4 sleep I find a higher sex drive, maybe due to the relaxed state and my mind has no troubles in the world, with out the meds I can go 36 or 40 hours with out sleep, then comes the disordered thinking, so I have to make sure this does not happen much and manage my own mental health of choice to being well or feeling crappy.
When I cant poo for day or 5 days and the tummy is very heavy, I drink 2ltrs of orange juice and hydrate this is a must and many people will find their bodys need more liquids at time's than normal.
The people who get by on 50mg or 100mg for sleep you are so Lucky, I wish I could sleep on this does, but not possible.
I remember some years I went up the dose by 25 to 50mg and my body went into perspiration and feeling horny for hours on end, this went on for about a month so I went back to 500mg as per normal again.
Serquel is a drug and is also a poison either you take it or you don't but the fact is in most cases a sleeping or mental disorder exists.. and your seeking help or being helped.
Yoga and TiChi did not help slow the racing thoughts, So another choise is take the old style meds and sleep 20 hrs a day or take Seroquel and sleep 7 to 9 hours and still play a video game or go fishing more so do something with my life and work on the computer helping others.
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I had horrible side effects (body aches, joint and muscle pain, headaches, hallucinations, insomnia, anxiety, heart palpitations, etc.). I did some research and I am currently trying to detox using calcium (tums or vitamins), magnesium (liquid antacids or vitamins), orange juice, apple juice, and grapefruit juice which all limit the absorption of the drug. A high protein and high fiber diet with no refined sugars is suppose to help. Drink plenty of water and add a B-Complex to help with Anemia (another side effect). Apparently, it takes three weeks to eliminate from your system. Good Luck and God Bless.

Ladies! I think it is wonderful that we are sharing our experiences here and helping one another. I felt it is necessary I share my experience as well. Thank You to all you ladies who have posted. You have helped me.

Got Aviene from my pharmacist saying 'it's same as Alesse, it's cheaper and the drug company covers this versus Alesse.' How dumb of me not to research this despite the fact this came without a box and instructions.Where is this made? Read up on it etc... things one would do BEFORE trying something. I did not do this and this has cost me.

I noticed changes as you all say you did as well. I have been taking the pill for 3 months. I work out as much as I can so about at least 3 times a week, I had a energy loss, I felt in an unexplainable way, just tired and irritated by the day. No, this is not normal for me. I got a great deal on a scale and stood on it and couldn't believe a 20 pound weight gain. This was not exactly a surprise since my clothes don't fit well and I am very uncomfortable. However, this still didn't make sense b/c I have breakfast and it's not junk, toast coffee or eggs with it or serial. For the last 3 months I made healthy lunches, I cooked ahead so took fish, chicken, rice, whole wheat sandwiches, orange juice, water, milk to work. No junk, no pop, no over eating. Had fruits and veggies. I was glad I was keeping up with this but to gain weight from it? I have a full time and a part time job keeping me busy and this life style, what I did for the last 3 months always included weight LOSS not GAIN. I am pretty pissed about this. (Of course, I am on Aviane, we are all pissed off, haha but not really haha right?) I have major issues with my face, considering I am using the same wash... no change...Anyway.. you're all seeing something doesn't' make sense. I have actually had bloating. Major bloating. 3 weeks. Never had this before. I took over the counter aid, that did help. I am 30 I never took over the counter aid.. let's not mention what I took but it helped.

Listen everyone, get off this pill. I will never take this pill again. I have 4 left this month and forget it I'd rather get my period tonight and anticipate change to occur.

On my way home, as usual of late, I tried to figure out WHAT is wrong with me. In conversation with a cooworker I mentioned the 20 pound weight gain and all and she said 'so much in such little time?' I was thinking about it on my drive home... I am at 2 new jobs and have stress but... to gain this much... and it dawned on me. I CHANGED MY B.C. It HAS TO HAVE something to do with it. I came home and goodled. You can't find anything on Aviane but negative comments. You go on Alesse... oh! a company website at least shows up.

Thank you Ladies... I believe I am having the same reaction as all of you did and I do sincerely Thank everyone for taking time out to post. You have helped me and I do think this B.C. is the reason for my current state.

I'll post in a week or two and then after a month to provide an update.

Take care Ladies!

After four days of use, my salivary glad (partoid) is swollen and tender, and I experience spastic feelings from the gland when I try to eat something sour (such as orange juice). The side of my face is visibly swollen and tender.

My doctor (PA, actually) prescribed Lisinopril a few weeks ago because I'm diabetic and she said it would help protect my kidneys as well as lower my moderately-high blood pressure. Things went well for a couple of weeks, but the past few days have been unbearable. Not much of a cough, but I feel terribly weak, exhausted, and I can hardly think at all--am very confused, and can barely write this note (strange for a professional writer, eh?). I also have trouble walking, am quite dizzy and out of breath, and have severe muscle cramps; feels almost like my nervous system is shutting down. And truly, I feel like it could kill me. I was grateful to read all of your comments; makes me know that I'm not alone. I will have to discontinue this medication, as I simply cannot function while using it. (I'm a 62-year-old female, by the way.) Thanks again for your comments, and I wish you all luck and happiness.

I was given 20 mg of Prednisone for 10 days for a rash and joint pain.
The pain went away and I felt great the rash got a little better. Two days ago I took my last pill. I woke up that night and my knees gave out. By morning I was great! Next night I woke with knee problem again had to slide down the stairs to the living room. I got to wondering if the knee thing could be associated with the Prednisone. I got on line and read all this terrible stuff. I am so Horrified! Today I am in pain like my body is bruised and my face is swollen a little. I have acid reflux as well. Non of this is typical for me. My knee thing is ok again, but I am just appalled! I have no MED insurance. I hope this isn't the beginning of worse things I am not taking that drug now. The Dr. didn't say I needed to taper...

I hope I have not damaged myself by taking this drug! My heart goes out to all of you! My question is - Why are the Dr.'s prescribing this terrible drug?

I am not sure if the Lisinopril is my problem. I have been on it for 3 yrs now. I do not have HBP -never had it. I developed Type II diabetes and am on Metformin. In the last two months, I have developed dizziness and light headedness. Also, last two months, heart palpations - and the itching is driving me crazy. Skin has developed tender sites - like the skin feels like very thin paper. I think I am going to stop it - even reading what's on this page - it may be what's causing these strange things. I did not know it was from viper venom. I also have dry mouth, but no consistent cough. Every now and then.

I have been taking Phentermine under the direction of my dr. now for about 2 years (on for 6 months off for 6 months). I started at 250 pounds and I'm now at 180. My goal is 135-140.

I can not stress enough how very important it is to DRINK WATER while taking this medication. You CAN DIE if you don't.

I ended up in the hospital for severe dehydration once, and that will never happen again. My hands locked up, my body started shaking, had a fever of 104, etc,.it's not fun.

Side Effects I have experienced:

Rapid Heartbeat
Panic Attacks / Anxiety
Nervousness
Easily Irritated
Sick at my stomach
Constipation
Constantly Thirsty
Body/Hands Shake if you don't drink enough water
The constant need to stretch every part of my body (this makes you want to get up and run around)
Odd cravings for vegetables and dairy products
Insomnia
Abdominal Cramps (most likely caused by constipation)
Diarrhea (usually only if I drink lots of orange juice or Starbucks)
Feel like you are on speed (because you are)- you will clean your whole house if you take this stuff.

I've been on Biaxin for bronchitis for four days now, following a trip to the ER for breathing problems. I thought it was allergies. The first two days weren't too bad except for the extreme thirst and not being able to sleep (and the gas). If I happened to go to sleep I would have weird dreams and wake up again. I don't know if was the Biaxin or the hydrocodone cough syrup. With the third day, I couldn't think straight and I couldn't remember words. Could be lack of sleep, I guess. Conversations were difficult. I felt spacey. At the same time, I felt like I was on fast-forward: hurry up, hurry up, gotta go, gotta go, gotta get it done, faster, faster! This is the fourth day. I'm still on fast-forward and still dizzy and spacey. My blood pressure is up and my heart rate is down. My pulse is 55. It's time for another dose, but I'm not taking it. In fact, I'm going off all my meds except the blood pressure pills in case it's a drug interaction that's not mentioned. I'll call my own doctor in the morning and talk to him. I trust him more than the anonymous ER doc.

I have never had any sid effects with this medication and have taken it for 3 year now. I guess that it depends on your chemistry that you have side effects, I go to thereapy for bipolar and there are some that have had effects and there are some that I havent. For those that have had side effects that are not serious, they will go away in a couple of days, but for those that have had serious effects should contact your dr. In order for it to work, or for any medication to work, you have to take it to get into your system, so I have nothing but postive things to say about it... there are somethings that you can not take with the lamictal which may increase side effects, for example you can not drink grape fruit juice, or orange juice , because it decreases the strengh of the medication..

I hope that those have stopped taking Lamictal ( which is a big no no anyway, and have been advised to ask your doctor to futher assist) that will give another try and take it longer than a couple of days.

Since i have been on it, I have had no problems with all of what bipolar traits are, there is a difference between bipolar and being depressed.

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I was prescribed prednisone with antibiotics (2 weeks prescription after 5 days in the hospital) when I had severe bronchial pnemonia. I was not told about side affects except for swelling. I ended up having a severe case of adult acne that lasted about 4 months -- many tiny bumps mostly on my forehead and both sides of my face, going down my neck and onto my chest. I seemed to have a sensitivity to grapefruit and orange juice, as well as beer (it would be very flared the next day). As a vegan I already have an excellent diet that I follow -- I'm sure if I ate animal proteins and fried foods it would have been much, much worse. My pharmacist friend told me that topical creams for acne would be of no use, since the reaction was coming from the inside out and that since the prednisone remains in the body tissue for a while, it would take a few months to work its way out. I'M HAPPY TO SAY THAT I'M COMPLETELY BACK TO NORMAL SKIN AFTER 6 MONTHS. I should also say that I never had acne, even as a teenager, so this didn't happen because I was prone. All I can say is have alot of patience, eat really clean food (lots of fruits low in citric acit and veggies) and keep oil and spices to a minimum. Definately give up dairy and animal protein to help the healing faster. Good luck and don't despair!

I want to know what side effects to feel when I take glipizide.
I presently take 5mg daily at one half the dose.
what reaction can I expect from this dose. I have been getting dizzy reaction every morning and take orange juice or peanut butter and it goes away
PLEASE ADVISE

Hi, I have been taking topamax for about 5 weeks now, maybe a little longer and only 25mg. I have to say my migraines are gone for the most part, except little what I would call headaches that don't last long now and then and I did have one migraine around my menstrual cycle. My side effects have been abnormal menstrual cycle, altered taste (especially pop), slight not hungry feeling, and urinary problems (UTI, frequent need to go, etc...) A couple of side effects that I think are from the medicine because I have seen them listed as side effects are sore throat, tongue has a burning sensation, but not all the time. Has anyone else had these side effects? I have read them as side effects (sore throat, burning sensations), but have never read anywhere of anybody actually having them, especially the tongue thing. Any input would be helpful. Thanks

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try taking vitamin C and prilosec OTC for the burping and acid reflux. I still burp once and a while but it's not nearly as bad as it was before. I've been off Yasmin for about 3 weeks. Also, Orange Juice tends to make me burp more than normal...not sure if it's the same for you.

hi everyone. i bought a report (which i probably shouldn't post here lest i get into trouble!) that specifies dosages for quercetin with bromelain for children and adults. we tried it with my son after taking him off singulair and he did great. in fact, we're just down to a little bit of throat clearing now--no other allergy symptoms and no asthma attacks yet (knock wood). it's REALLY hard to do with the littler kids because they can't swallow the pills and it then has to be put into a food or drink and it's not the most pleasant thing. my son was able to drink it in pineapple orange juice through a straw. he had to do it three times a day. we've since stopped, but would do it again if his allergies start acting up because i do think it works. if you can get your child to take it somehow i think you will find it helpful.

good luck!
(and i'm not at all, in any way, associated with the person who wrote the report--i actually feel kind of stupid for buying the thing because i'm sure the information is available free somewhere online!)

I get intense headaches and neck aches when I take Adderallxr and Adderall (i have tried both). when i stop taking it, after 2-3 days the head aches are gone, and the neck aches greatly diminished. However, I also take Isosorbide - a long acting nitrate like nitro glycerine. I have discovered that the two probably interact. if i stop the isosorbide, the headaches and neckaches are at a much lower level. I have found that relaxation techniquies help lower the neck pain and headaches also. I suspect that Adderallxr makes one more susceptible to anxiety (of which i have a lot right now due to challenges in job).

I also have trouble sleeping. I will try orange juice an hour before I go to bed to see if that helps.

When i get the dose right, Adderallxr is great. I am much more focused, calmer, and get a lot more priority things done. I wish I had known about ADD 40 years ago. I will somehow figure out the right dose and how to diminish the side affects. The benefits are too good for me to quit taking Adderallxr.

I am a diabetic, an ailment reported to the orthopedist. I went to this doctor because of a pain in my right shoulder. The doctor gave me an injection of Kenalog to ease the pain. He did advise me, after the injection, that it will raise my blood sugar similar in effect to drinking a glass of orange juice. For the next three days, my blood sugar shot up, and it was difficult to lower it. Accordingly, I strongly urge diabetics to keep away from Kenalog injections.

I have taken Levaquin in the past with few side effects, dizziness, lack of concentration, it was for a UTI, so I drank more water than usual, and at 500 mg, I started to feel like it was just a little too strong after 2 days, then I cut it in half to 250 mg, and did pretty well.

I recently, 10 months later was given Levaquin for a sinus infection, I have experienced several side effects at only 250 mg's. I took one at 8:30 AM and felt ok for the first couple of hours, then I started to urinate more and more, I felt like I had taken a diruetic and being as I am mildly dehydrated most of the time from not being able to drink enough fluids during the day as I have difficulty swallowing, this frighten me, I became weak, confused, cold sweats, dizziness, panic attack, felt faintness. I then decided to drink down some orange juice as I know how it feels when my potassium level drops, after the orange juice I felt somewhat better, so I truly believe the overproduction of urine and lack of adequate fliud intake caused my potassium to drop. My stomach is a little upset at the moment and I generally don't feel well, SO I would say, I will not be taking this drug again.