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    Condition: Peripheral Vascular Disease
    4/16/2018 1:21:44 PM

    Reviewer: dang, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    Noted that I have had an increase in body hair since taking this drug. On my arms, legs and chest. Has anyone else experienced this??

    Condition: Peripheral Vascular Disease
    9/2/2016 6:20:09 PM

    Reviewer: DOCJAY, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    just finished first month,too soon to tell its not like zantac where you have heartburn and you take it and it works in 30min. it takes time for trental to buildup in the tissues.will have to give it more time a couple of more months.wanted to try pletal,but will wait and give this a chance.

    Condition: Peripheral Vascular Disease
    7/27/2014 11:47:47 PM

    Reviewer: Tedgatz, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I had the worst pain of my life, with 100% artery blockage in my left leg, and 70% in my right leg. My old Doctor friend prescribed pentoxiflline, said it would take several weeks to take effect, and it began working, and I haven't had any pain since. I take two 400's in the morning and two at bedtime. My question is, how long can I take this medication. I started taking these about 10 mo& ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Peripheral Vascular Disease
    3/13/2014 2:33:02 PM

    Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:

    Condition: Peripheral Vascular Disease
    2/2/2014 9:39:02 AM

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

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    Side effects were massive: vomiting, headache and hypotension. The blood circulation effect worked, but afraid of those other effects!

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