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Reviewer: Joe, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I took my first dose and was fine the next day however was a different story.about 5 min after taking second dose, I got extremlly nausiated. got up to go to restroom and that is all I remember until I woke up in Hospital. my blood pressure tanked. I had to have 48 hrsof fluids and my electrolites replenished. This medication is not safe. The Doctors thought I was having a heart attack I quit br
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Reviewer: budweizer, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Twice I have broken out with my face and ears swelling. My whole body turning red and itching. First time I thought I had an allergic reaction to a new memory foam mattress I was trying out for a possible bed replacement. Ended up in the emergency room. I didn't know what the heck was going on. Was given benadryl and another medicine. Symptoms went away. Then a few days later sat down t
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Reviewer: doncoleman1, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Awakened every night by intense "burning skin" sensation. My physician says it's a known side-effect, but I find it quite disturbing that the body exhibits such a dramatic negative response.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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wow, I'm glad i came here and read these other reviews! I thought i was having a severe allergic reaction to the medication, but it seems all the reviewers had the same symptoms as i did! I stopped taking it and didn't have any time to let the meds workd cause the reaction was so bad. Itching, hives, burning sensation, etc....this medicine needs to be removed from the market!
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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