Whew symptoms and conditions

Was on WB 150 for about 3 years along with Lexapro 20 mg. Quit taking both and found anxiety unbearable. Tried taking both again and anxiety went through the roof. Unable to sleep or function during the day. horrendous anxiety.
Finally went back to doc who put me on Lexapro 20 with Lunesta (no WB) to get me through the nights until it "kicked in" (short term). Whew! What a relief. Much, much better.
Not a fan of WB. Takes away all emotion.

This is my second round with Doxycycline for a Staph infection (probably MRSA - the culture isn't back yet); the first round was unpleasant, especially in terms of feelings of heat in my head, wooziness, and rather severe stomach upset and esophagitis due to reflux. I am a Chinese herbalist, and tried going that route with the first bout of the infection (which fortunately is at the skin level), but didn't get much relief so went the route of the 'big guns.' The infection cleared up, more or less, but three weeks later I began to get another new lesion. Grr. Back to Doxy. This second time I've been more proactive, however: Ginger is used in a lot of chinese formulas to help with digestive upset, so I've been taking a couple of pieces of candied ginger as soon as the stomach upset gets going, and hey it works! By the way, I am taking capsules, and I find that lying down on my LEFT side actually helps prevent the reflux pain - the exit of the stomach is on the left side, and since capsules float, lying on my left side keeps the med closer to the exit than the entrance... or so it seems. Whew - I'm glad this stuff is out there, but I'd really like to be done with it - forever....

I have been taking Topamax for almost a year now (100mg once daily at bedtime) and don't have a problem with this drug. It is a mood stabilizer for me, and as a recovering alcoholic I am told that it may help with that issue as well too. The first thing I noticed was that my sodas didn't taste good and since I started taking it before I got sober I thought my beer was flat and old as well. My feet sometimes go numb but I chalk that up to being a smoker and having poor circulation or sitting in wierd positions too. I didn't know about hair falling out or heart flutters, nor have I experienced anything but pleasure from a more "balanced" feeling, partly thanks to this drug. I truly believe it is an individual basis as to how each person reacts to a medication. I could not take Wellbutrin- had every bad side effect and then some. For many it has been successful. It is helpful to be aware of side effects but certainly one can't stay away from a drug based on another's experience with it. I give Topamax two thumbs up.

Whew, not alone here. I have been on the ring for three months now. Barely making it through my last four days of it. I have had severe depression, worsening as I get towards the end of my cycle (as normal, only worse on this ring). I have had suicidal thoughts as well- scary asI know myself better than this, and have a sound suspicion it's a side affect of the ring.
I am done with the ring in four days.

Be wary.

I have ben on Levaquin for 6 days now I was given a 10 day supply of 500mg. once a day. BUT I am not taking it any more . I can't sleep even taking Ambin, my heart keeps racing and I feel depressed. My legs feel like something is tickling them and the muscles get jumpy every so often. I never had these troubles before taking this drug. I have taken a few this will fix you right up type meds. but whew this one needs more study.

I posted a few days ago regarding my never-ending period. Still going, by the way....
I had no idea what was causing my prolonged period, so I called my primary physician. Her nurse called me back and told me that the doctor believes it is due to the kenalog injection. The injection was given to me by my Pulmonary Specialist, who I see for severe asthma. As I was not warned of the possibility of this particular side effect, I phoned the pulmonary specialist and told the nurse that it would be a good idea in the future to inform women of this possible side effect. She spoke with the dr. then called back and told me that the dr. had never heard of such a thing and that I should schedule an appointment with a gynocologist , believing it to be something else. Apparently they researched the problem further and since then both nurses (both doctors are located in the same clinic) spoke with one of the clinic directors. The clinic director called me this morning to THANK me for pointing this out, and told me that the doctors are now in the process of putting together a pamphlet listing ALL known side effects which will be given to every patient prior to a kenalog injection. WHEW! No one should have to be blindsided by the potential horrible side effects of this drug.

I just found this site. Whew, I am not going crazy! I began taking 5 mg. of Lisinopril a couple of years ago and it didn't seem to help my borderline blood pressure. We moved to another state and the the new Dr. upped it to 10 mg. I have been on this for a few months and have experienced several of the symptoms others have shared. My coughing, especially at night, can be horrific. Since I have allergies, I thought it was associated with them, however, I never had coughing spells like these, until Lisinopril. Other symptoms included heart burn and dull headaches. The most significant problems I have had are sleeplessness, a few anxiety attacks at night, diarrhea and serious dizziness. I have gained weight and my Dr. wants me to lose 15 pounds. But no matter what I do I can't seem to shed the unwanted pounds.

I spoke to my previous Dr. who told me to take Imodium for the diarrhea (common complaint in people over 50) and didn't seem too concerned about the sleeplessness. The dizziness has begun since being on 10 mg. and has been progressively worse. Maybe I should also go off the Lisinopril. Now there are concerns about diabetes-none in immediate family that I know of.

I have just finished a 7 day dose of levaquin (750) and there were times in the last week that I thought I was loosing my mind. I could not sleep the entire time. I had these little involuntary jerking movements and felt, well I guess anxious during the time I was taking it. I also had episodes of my heart racing especially at night. whew! I will never take again!

it wasn't too bad.. with th help of dr. of course... i came off topamax and only had to use trazadone twice. my sinus problem is gone , the hallcucinations have stopped and i love my husband again..WHEW! scary ....i am also down to 150 mgs of effexor-er shaking a bit still, but will stay with that for awhile. dr.'s advice. thank you for caring...tmaxmom...didn't mean to scare you about not using a dr. for this. i called her immediately when things got real bad. for all of you taking this drug, pay close attention to the side effects and how you feel in your head...TALK to your doctor the first sign something is wrong or with Q&A'S

My doctor put me on 40mg Lipitor about 4.5 months ago. My cholesterol at that time was about 220. The Lipitor has reduced my cholesterol to about 105 but not without serious side effects that I began noticing about one month ago. I am a diabetic, BTW, but but sugars are well-controller. The first thing I began to notice is that my thighs felt cold all the time, sometimes even burning--but only when I sit down. If I put heat on them, it goes away. Putting cream on them goes away. Another thing I was getting these migraine headaches that affect my vision, causing blind spots. I've them before but never with the frequency of the way they are occuring now. The last two big things is absentmindness and extreme fatigue....whew. Well, I stopped taking Lipitor today and I feel better already. Diminished fatigiue, for sure.

Whew, this stuff is toxic. I thought I might be dying until I found this website. I have been having EXTREME fatigue. I mean the type of fatigue where I can hardly get off the couch and make it to the bathroom fatigue. I am only 29 years old! Depressed, irritable and angry feeling. And now I literally can not eat one bite of food without extreme pain upon swallowing. No more of these pills for me!!

I am a 33-year-old male. I take 25 mg of Toprol along with Avapro and Hydrochlorothizide and Lipitor (whew!). Didn't have much of any side effects UNTIL I started Toprol. A lot of fatigue, some dizziness, kind of a "heavy" feeling. Pretty much everything else discussed here. BP and HR are right on track, though.