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    Condition: Other
    5/16/2011 4:49:22 PM

    Reviewer: thad, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    This was prescribed together with an antibiotic for severe sinus and bronchial infection / inflammation. On the day of my visit I received an injection of both. I started the pills the next day. I did feel better rapidly, but the zema-pak side effects were potent and lasted for well over a week after I took the last pill. My wife received exactly the same treatment and had similar effects. We both ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Other
    4/26/2011 3:21:35 PM

    Reviewer: Shannon, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I had a allergic reaction to a wasp sting and was given a 10 day supply. I will not take this again due to the scary side effects. My heart raced constantly, couldn't sleep over 2 hours at night, severe sweating, could not stop eating, dizziness, ect. please be very careful if your doctor precribes this to you.

    Condition: Other
    11/3/2010 7:37:59 AM

    Reviewer: ZEMA-PAK 10-DAY, 19-24 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I WAS ON THIS MEDICATION FOR A 10-DAY PERIOD. AFTER THE 7TH OR 8TH DAY I FINALLY NOTICED IT WORKING. I GOT PRESCRIBED IT FOR PAIN IN MY FEET AND CALVES. I DID NOTICE A SERIOUS SIDE EFFECT ON MYSELF. I HAVE NEVER HAD ACNE AND WHEN I FINISHED THE MED IT GAVE ME SERIOUS ACNE ON MY ARMS,CHEST,FACE,AND BACK. I WOULDN'T TAKE IT AGAIN DUE TO THAT.

    Condition: Other
    10/25/2010 2:44:36 PM

    Reviewer: Pops, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    Took for tendonitis/inflamation in foot. It eased the pain but not entirely. Able to walk now without limp. Did cause some constipation and troubled sleep nights. I would definitely take again.

    Condition: Other
    4/16/2010 6:58:51 AM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I was prescribed a 14 day pak and took it for 8 days. Now 9 days later I am still having severe side effects. It was prescribed for a severe sinus infection 6 wks after sinus surgery. I can only sleep 3 hrs at night, my lymph nodes in my arm are grossly swollen, my arms and legs are in constant pain (feels like icy hot), trembling, profuse sweating, resting pulse of 96 bpm, racing heartbeat, he ... Show Full Comment

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