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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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The first time I took this drug I itched all over. The itching discontinued after several minutes (maybe the aspirin helped?)Then it didn't occur on subsequent doses...until I forgot to take it for several days. When I began taking it again, I had severe itching and hives the first night which subsided within an hour. We'll see what happens tomorrow...
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Reviewer: mycal777, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I took it for the first time tonight.The flushing scared me but seemed to go away.I itch everywhere and have developed small bumps or hives from it.his will be the first and last time i take it.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month
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Reviewer: cocodot2, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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If you take this medication right before bedtime and you fall asleep quickly you can sleep through the symptoms. But if you awaken within 2 - 4 hours then the flushing, burning and itching is terrible. I also experienced a fainting spell one night when I got up. If you drink ANY alcohol it will greatly increase the side effects, even a small glass of wine with your evening meal. It has been
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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