Quarters symptoms and conditions

I am 32 years old. For years I have suffered with insomnia. I finally decided to do something about it and get a prescription because I was tired of always being tired in the daytime and not sleeping well at night. Well almost 3 weeks ago I was prescribed with Ambien CR. That 3rd week of taking Ambien I noticed significant hair loss behind my right ear. I now have a bald spot the size of 2 quarters. My hair is continuing to fall out still today and that spot is now enlarging. I made an appointment to my physician and she claimed Ambien has no side effect of hair loss. Strange thing is, I have never experienced any side effect that Ambien reads on the prescription paper from the pharmacist and the pharmacist claims hair loss isn’t a side effect found in research. My memory is well collected and usually when I would take the Ambien CR I would wake up feeling great. Now taking the Ambien allowed me to sleep well relaxed but with 4 hours max and I would wake well alert to start the day. Those 4 hours of rest did feel like an 8-hour rest. So that was the only downfall with sleep using Ambien CR is that I was sleeping enough hours like I should have been. My physician now claims I have Alopecia Aerate because significant hair loss has caused baldness on my head. Blood work was tested for various diagnoses of illnesses and my results came back clear. She referred me to a dermatologist next week to seek help if it's possible for hair growth while I still take Rogain. I find it quit amazing that with in a few weeks of taking Ambien CR that I have experienced patches of baldness. I did stop taking Ambien CR because I strongly believe this Ambien CR is the cause of my hair loses. Me losing my hair have caused me to become depressed. I am very worried and scared that I may loss more hair and that the bald spot will continue to grow larger with extensive hair loss because I took Ambien CR before. I just know that this drug is the cause of my hair loss. I pray that with dermatology help that my hair will stop falling out and grow back. I DO believe hair loss is my side effect of Ambien CR since I experienced no other side effect of this drug.

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.

I wish I would have found this site before I had my mirena put in. Very dissapointed with the info received from the doctor. I thought it was going to be a very simple, easy way to keep from getting pregnant. My youngest is 11, and I just got tired of the pill. Insertion of the IUD was painful, but not bad. I had some cramping and alternated Tylenol and Advil. From day 1, it just got worse. My doctor wanted to prescribe something strong for pain- that's just not right! You shouldn't require codeine for something that is supposed to be innocuous! The cramping/pain just kept getting worse- between contractions and 'back labor', I don't know which was worse. I was passing clots the size of quarters, too- again, that just isn't right. My doctor kept telling me it would 'get better', but why should we have to tolerate such misery? Then there were the night sweats/chills that also kept me up. I was afraid to have intercourse with my husband because I could feel the strings poking out of my cervix. I had mine removed after 7 days, and the pain is gone, but my period is excessive still- one week later. I'll keep track of it. My doctor said, 'so what will you do now? do you want to try sterilization?' like it was my fault and I was just being a wimp.

I was on Apri for exactly a week. The first few days, I notice my scalp was burning and itching badly, but didn't had a clue what was going on. Exactly on the 7th day of taking Apri, I went to the mirror to check my scalp, wondering why I feel like someone is torching my head and found a dime size bald spot. I completely stop taking the pills. It has been a month now that I haven't taken any bcp and my bald spot is the size of 2 quarters. And not to mention, I found 3 more dime/nickel size bald spots, hair thinning, and shedding tremendously. I wished that I could have researched a little more and thought twice before I took this bc pills. I had a wonderful one week period free and a month plus more of stress and hair loss.

I've been taking 25mg toprol-xl since December 07, Went to Dr one day for something not heart related and he told me I have a heart murmur, after several test I found out my tricuspid valve was regurgitating. My BP has been a little high but nothing out of control. I have gained over 20lbs since Dec, I ve been extremely tired, swelling in hands and feet. Aches and pains in joints and muscles. I just recently stopped taking zocor thinking that was the culprit and probably was, but now I think it could be the combination of the two. I am going to take myself off of the toprol (monitoring my BP of course) and was wondering how. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Can we CUT the ER blue hard shell pill into quarters??? Dr says I CAN..Pharmacists say "don't do it". I feel put in the middle of this. I did break it into quarters and took it (2nd day now) and have symptoms..exhausted, feel out of it, dry mouth, flat emotionless, staring, forgetful, confusion... Anyone? can you email me and let me know if you have had this? I'm on the 1/4 of the 100 ER.

I'm on my second day of Wellbutrin. Took 1/4 of a ER pill (as prescribed by doctor to cut it into quarters). After 3 hrs felt out of it, felt I was in the wrong lane in traffic, and forgot what videos I had in my hand in the store..felt I was going to blurt out s'thing so I had to cancel an appt. Dr may take me off of it. Did anyone else have this experience? Please EMAIL me. :) I'd like to give it a chance, but I feel so drugged up, and fuzzy that I'm scared.

Thank you for posting your comments and for those who shared what effect it has on on them and their babies. I started taking Zofran after I had to go to the hospital during my pregnancy for being so sick and dehydrated and down 17 pounds. I was hoping the sickness would stop at the end of the first trimester, but I am now 17 weeks and I don't think it is going to go away. I started reducing the dose and cutting the pill in half and quarters, but I was still very nervous about taking a medication when I was pregnant. A couple days ago I stopped taking it, about 5 weeks of using it. Now I am back to being sick and trying everything again to get through the day, but I feel more secure in the decision. I also have an appt with an Acupuncturist in two days who treats nausea in pregnant women. I am very excited about tying this new option that is not a medication. Thank you again for sharing!!

I'm 24 and I have had increasingly more migraines as I get older. I now have them 2-3 times a month, and they sometimes last 3-5 days. I went to the doctor, for the first time for migraines, three months ago and he just gave me a to take as needed. those were gone quickly. I had another appointment a few days ago and asked to be put on a daily preventative med. he prescribed topamax. what concerns me is the dosage. he gave me 200 mg to take twice a day. I have never taken any daily med for migraines before, and I see that most people start at 25 mg a day and gradually increase the dosage. I'm very sensitive to medication and I'm worried I can't handle 400 mg of Topamax right off the bat. I was considering cutting the tablets into halves or quarters and starting myself on a lower dosage. perhaps I should just call the doctor for clarification. is this dosage too high for a first time taking Topamax?

any advice much appreciated,

Sarah

Hello Ladies- I started the NuvaRing in the last week of October 2007. I've been on the pill in the past and never had the problems I am having now. I would also like to mention that I have not been on birth control for over 2 years prior to the Ring. The first month was fine, I actually enjoyed my sexual experiences with it in. As directed I took it out the 3rd week and had my period like I was supposed to. The following week I replaced it to start a new cycle and everything was normal. Then suddenly I started spotting, and passing clots, cramping, bloating, headaches. I don't want to be disgusting but some times as large as raisins, quarters, it is fleshy. The only way I can describe it is the worst PMS I have ever experienced constantly/the worst first trimester! For the past 2 months I have been so incredibly tired, 14 hours of sleep is not enough. I have had an uncontrolled appetite, constantly feel like I have a heavy period. I can also relate to the mood swing, irritability, odd dreams, and Radom off the wall thoughts. I have to tell ya' I'm giving it one more cycle and if it is still awful. That's it! I'll set an alarm clock and take the pill every day! On top of saving the $50 a month I be back to normal and everyone will be happy!

I have been on Biaxin for 3 days now (for laryngitis & sinusitis) and BOY does it leave the worst metal taste in my mouth and especially on my tongue. Seriously. I feel like I have quarters in my mouth. Gross! It also makes me dizzy and nauseous.
Luckily, I've had no problems sleeping.

I was only on Yaz for 3 weeks!!!

I have been off of it for 8 weeks now.

I have such bad anxiety that even the Lexapro (which I did not want totake as Iam holistic) but I was literally losing my mind due to the overwhelming anxiety.

Prior to Yaz I never took a prescription drug

I pray to God it didnt force me into menopause or damage me forever i cant live with this anxiety for ever iam so scared.

I have taken 8 Xanax as there are some nights I cant slepp I breka them into quarters so I get a tiny tiny dose.

I dont want to be on this lexapro does anyone please know of a way to stop the anxiety its mostly in my arms and legs!!
I tried tons of water swimming walking reading baths massage nothing and ia mean nothing stops it I tried Valerian, Calmfortay Kava Kava St Johns Wort none of which helps!!!!

Please let me know so I can wean off the Lexapro

Sarah you there please help!

I took Zofran for nearly my entire pregnancy for severe vomiting, and it was the wonder drug. HOWEVER, I want to let everyone know that my son has a lot of health issues (i.e. severe reflux, asthma, hypotonia, oral motor issues) and I've met some other moms with children who have similar issues. Surprisingly, all of these moms took Zofran through their pregnancies as well, so my gut tells me there is a link.

head zaps and dizziness, diarrhea after forgetting to take the meds for three days and deciding, 'what the hell' i was supposed to get off these anyway...well...it's been a week and a half...it's getting a LITTLE better, but the brain zaps are nuts. I hate them. I want to know when these will end...does anyone know? please?????