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