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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have Carpral Tunnel in both hands was taking for inflamation. Took meds for 6 days, had trouble breathing especially when sleeping, night sweats, nightmares and just did not feel good generally would not recommend, side effects outweigh results by far.
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Reviewer: Jessy R, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was given this for my herniated discs in my neck and arthritis in my back. It does absolutely nothing for me. I don't even get side effects from it! My neck & back still hurt everyday. I hope this works better for others.
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Reviewer: 3mommy, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I used this medication for a sever sinus infection when the swollen glands behind my ears began effecting my facial nerves. I felt great on this drug and did not have any of the side effects. It was very effective in reducing the pressure I felt from swollen glands...I also did not have a single ache or pain in my entire body. (I have a lot of joint pain due to being overweight) I felt 10 year
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Reviewer: 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Prescribed for crackle in lung, possible pneumonia or bronchitis hanging on after antibiotics. Took Medrol dose pak as directed and on day 6 woke up extremely dizzy, felt faint, elevated heart rate, 116, blood pressure all over the place. face pale. Stopped taking immediately. It took a week before I began to feel normal.
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Reviewer: johnson, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This drug sent me over the edge. Started with heart beating fast,and warm sensations throughout my chest. i had a very hard time sleeping that night, im no doctor but I do not reccomend this for anyone. It was very scary experience and i stopped it immediatly.
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