Reviewer: Diane, 19-24 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Compazine was given when I was pregnant, my side effect was jaw lock and eyes rolled back in head. Was going to bring up bur I knew if I did I would choke to death as my mouth would not open. Ended up in the emergency dept. dr. Took me off as I was allergic.

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Compazine was given when I was pregnant, my side effect was jaw lock and eyes rolled back in head. Was going to bring up bur I knew if I did I would choke to death as my mouth would not open. Ended up in the emergency dept. dr. Took me off as I was allergic.
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Reviewer: 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was given Compazine many years ago for nausea/vomiting. I already have severe Rheumatoid Arthritis, and other issues. So when suddenly my jaw locks up, and I get all shaky and hot, my poor Mom thinks I'm having a stroke or something!! My heart starts to beat harder than ever too. We go to the ER and they give me an IV with some med that quickly got the Compazine out of my system. But what I ... Show Full Comment

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I was given Compazine many years ago for nausea/vomiting. I already have severe Rheumatoid Arthritis, and other issues. So when suddenly my jaw locks up, and I get all shaky and hot, my poor Mom thinks I'm having a stroke or something!! My heart starts to beat harder than ever too. We go to the ER and they give me an IV with some med that quickly got the Compazine out of my system. But what I will never forget is what the Doctor said to us, that bad reactions happen to 75% of the people that take Compazine. WHAT?!?! That is INSANE!!!! This medication should not be used or prescribed EVER again!!!!
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Reviewer: nevereverever , 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Yes, it stops you from vomiting, but the side effects are a thousand times less pleasant. (And I say that as a former emetophobe.) This drug is a literal nightmare. The physical discomfort and psychological anguish I felt while taking Compazine was indescribable, and something that no one seeking medical treatment should have to endure. I can only properly convey the intensity of my side eff ... Show Full Comment

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Yes, it stops you from vomiting, but the side effects are a thousand times less pleasant. (And I say that as a former emetophobe.) This drug is a literal nightmare. The physical discomfort and psychological anguish I felt while taking Compazine was indescribable, and something that no one seeking medical treatment should have to endure. I can only properly convey the intensity of my side effects using the following comparison: In the past, I’ve quit heroin without medical intervention. The misery of cold turkey opiate withdrawal was only marginally worse than the agitation, restlessness, cramping, dizziness, paranoia, panic, and utter hopelessness I experienced while using Compazine. I am fully aware of how dramatic all of this sounds. However, I am not typically a dramatic person, and I have a very high tolerance for physical and mental discomfort. This medication really was THAT bad. Use at your own risk.
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Reviewer: Monica9, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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It worked at relieving the nausea but after taking it for nearly 2 weeks I developed side effects. Extreme restlessness combined with exhaustion at the same time and on and off blurry vision. Two days after discontinuing it got chest pain with a high heart rate and ended up in the ER. 3 days later began having anxiety attacks and ended up getting prescribed Ativan to counteract the side effects. D ... Show Full Comment

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It worked at relieving the nausea but after taking it for nearly 2 weeks I developed side effects. Extreme restlessness combined with exhaustion at the same time and on and off blurry vision. Two days after discontinuing it got chest pain with a high heart rate and ended up in the ER. 3 days later began having anxiety attacks and ended up getting prescribed Ativan to counteract the side effects. Don't know when the side effects will finally stop.
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Reviewer: kelleybmk, 13-18 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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! hour after taking I had an allergic reaction. My eyes rolled back into my head. My muscles in my body contracted. I needed an injection of muscle relaxer to bring me out of this reaction. i was told never to take this medicine again. Very scary experience!

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! hour after taking I had an allergic reaction. My eyes rolled back into my head. My muscles in my body contracted. I needed an injection of muscle relaxer to bring me out of this reaction. i was told never to take this medicine again. Very scary experience!
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