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I was put on 20 mg twice a day to combat my Crohn's Disease. A fe...

Posted at 12:15 PM on Aug 16, 2009 by jscrohns, #43778
I was put on 20 mg twice a day to combat my Crohn's Disease. A few days in, I began having trouble sleeping because of a heart beat that was making my whole torso and head throb. Exactly one week in, I woke up with a bad headache and nausea. I got out of bed and my heart started racing. I couldn't take my pulse at the time, but my estimate is about 150 beats/minute. The doctor accelerated my tapering in response to this episode. Right now I am taking 30 mg a day, but I still experience a heart rate in the 130's and chest pain several times a day unrelated to physical activity. I will say, however, that all the symptoms of my Crohn's Disease have really been diminished by this drug, and so far I am willing to accept these side effects.
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Reply 3 months ago on Aug 16, 2009 by sienna2007, #22291

Dont!! I do not suffer from Crohn's disease; however, my side effects after 4 days of 40 mg was

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Reply 3 months ago on Aug 16, 2009 by sienna2007, #22292

Dont!!
I do not suffer from Crohn's disease, so I do not know your pain; however, my side effects after 4 days of 40 mg per day, was not acceptable. Please look at all of the effects thoroughly. I had horrible pain in my left hip that I do not want to experience again.
Just a thought..The Makers Diet....a book written by a man who had Chrohn's, might help you out:)

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