September 3th
2008
1:02 PM
After being on Lipitor for over 5 years, I was told to stop cold turkey by my doctor after my routine blood test. Within 10 days I got blood clots and a pulmonary embolism. I had been on an aspirin a day for over 10 years, I drank cranberry juice often and always ate green leafy veggies. I never had any blood clots before coming off the Lipitor and I am convinced that it caused them. It has been a struggle with the pains in my legs ever since. Has anyone had the same or have heard of someone with the same side effect? ******
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August 19th
2007
10:40 PM
I have been taking some form of Lithium Carbonate since 1972. About one year ago after taking a routine blood test prescribed by my psychiatrist, I was told my creatine level was somewhat spiked. The psych referred me to a nephrologist. After examination by the nephrologist, I was told I had 50% less kidney function and he believed to be my long-time intake of lithium carbonate products. The nephrologist also informed me that I would not regain function and perhaps suffer further loss of kidney function which would require dialysis. My psych immediately took me off Lithium and I suffered the extreme side effects of replacement meds like Carbamabazine (generic Tegretol).
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August 21th
2009
10:14 PM
My daughter took YAZ for about a year when a routine blood test revealed an elevated creatinine levels, a sign of reduced kidney function. We changed her to a different pill to control her heavy periods because of the warning about taking YAZ if you have any kidney issues. We are seeing a kidney specialist now and I believe the YAZ is the cause of the reduced kidney function. Any others have the same issue?
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