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Reviewer: Desertgreen10, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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Like a few others have reported, it triggered my psoriasis and the itching was intense. I also began to have tingling and numbness in my hands and feet after 2 months of continuous use. No one thought this may be the culprit so I was sent off to a neurologist. After 6 months of tingling and numbness it turned to severe pain in my hips. I went from a gym bunny to unable to get out of bed to let the
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Reviewer: carebear, 35-44 Female (Patient)
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This medicine brought out my psoraisis. Severe itching, burning of my skin, severe mood swings. Messed with my bowel movements and caused horrible dry eyes. I have demanded my gyn get a prior authorazation to get back on premarian.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Tried medication for depression and it only made me feel worse, but the second I started taking this medication I felt like a different person. I feel emotional if I miss a dose.
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Reviewer: Myra, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Complete hysterectomy at age 23 due to ovarian cysts and untreatable fibroids. Taking 2mg daily and feel almost normal. Slight swelling of breasts from 34B cup to 36C, but that's OK since not painful.
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Reviewer: Louie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Was on Premarin and when the copay went up I switched to the 1mg Estradiol. Worst mistake of my life! Hot flashes, severe headaches, weight gain and sleeplessness. Extreme yeast infections. Iâ??ll suffer with the hot flashes.
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