Reviewer: Don, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Comment:
Two weeks after my second Lucentis injection (at 4 week intervals), I experienced severe loss of muscle strength and coordination in my left arm. I exercise daily, and on the first day I noted that I could not do the 100 presses that I do with 20# dumb bells. I did 80, with difficulty, as my left arm just "gave out". The next day, I was able to do only 53, and the following day, only ... Show Full Comment

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Two weeks after my second Lucentis injection (at 4 week intervals), I experienced severe loss of muscle strength and coordination in my left arm. I exercise daily, and on the first day I noted that I could not do the 100 presses that I do with 20# dumb bells. I did 80, with difficulty, as my left arm just "gave out". The next day, I was able to do only 53, and the following day, only 22. I reported this to my regular MD, who did tests for stroke. I then had a brain MRI, and an MRI of the affected shoulder. The brain scan came back negative for stroke. The shoulder scan showed mild tendonitis. I was then referred to a neurologist. He commented that my symptoms mirrored that which he rarely saw as a reaction to flu shots. As my case, always on the opposite side from the injection site. I worked at rehabilitating my arm and shoulder. In 4 months, I could once again, with difficulty, do 100 reps of my presses. My strength, coordination and range of motion of that arm is still much diminished (at now 21 months after the 2nd injection. Looking at myself in a mirror, my left shoulder and arm muscles are atrophied. I was switched to Eylea after the sudden muscle strength loss, and have had good results without any side effects. At the time of the incident, I was able to access the professional side of the manufacturer's list of side effects for the product, and it did note sudden loss of strength in a limb as a possible side effect. I feel that I am probably impaired for the rest of my life because of this product.
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Reviewer: jim m, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

Comment:
Lucentis is truly a miracle drug! After three monthly injections, my sight is normal and the wet amd has been stopped. It has been 5 months since my last injection. I highly recommend this drug .

Comment:
Lucentis is truly a miracle drug! After three monthly injections, my sight is normal and the wet amd has been stopped. It has been 5 months since my last injection. I highly recommend this drug .
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Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I have been on this medication for 1 yr.It has not been that effective for me. I continue to get the injections every 5 weeks. I have started to have s/e from medicine. I am having increased pressure after the injections. Changing back to another medication.

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I have been on this medication for 1 yr.It has not been that effective for me. I continue to get the injections every 5 weeks. I have started to have s/e from medicine. I am having increased pressure after the injections. Changing back to another medication.
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Reviewer: Bar , 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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3 injections and this worked for me. Nurses administered injection, little discomfort, drove home afterwards.No side effects, apart from much improved sight.

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3 injections and this worked for me. Nurses administered injection, little discomfort, drove home afterwards.No side effects, apart from much improved sight.
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Reviewer: meme, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Yes have had fainting dizziness drop in blood pressure feel this drug is the cause.

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Yes have had fainting dizziness drop in blood pressure feel this drug is the cause.
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