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Reviewer: mr, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was given this drug for inflammation in my back. I have hard ware in my back causing compression fractures. Step-down medication. I only took for 1 1/2 days (6 pills 2 mg) Allergic reaction. Puffy face, red blotchy rash/itching on face. Also made me irritable/agitated. Bad drug. Would not recommend this drug to reduce swelling in back. It appears to be the wrong drug for my issue. PA at urgen
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had a root canal and four days later was till having constant dull ache. My dentist put me on this for three days and the pain started going away the first day. No side effects at all, very happy with the results.
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Reviewer: rockgirl33, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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After suffering over a month with strep-throat and a sinus infection I had immediate relief with this med. However, it raised my blood glucose amount and I had some painful foot swelling. On a positive note, it did reduce my hunger cravings. I actually lost weight!
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Reviewer: bud, 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I am waiting to see a neurosurgeon as I have swelling in my brain and was prescribed this drug - I have had horrible side effects - bloating, dizziness, aggressiveness, insomnia, puffy face, swollen eyelids - horrible, horrible, horrible drug. I am hoping to take something else to reduce the swelling, but the side effects are horrible. I feel completely out of sorts and even if it's working, t
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