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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I guess I would be what you call the patient of all side effects because I have experience just about all of the side effects listed. I had the stomach cramps, itchy skin, headaches, back pain, rash, hives, tight-swore throat and a little dizziness. I’m not sure why I had experience all these side effects but I am thinking maybe it’s because of my size considering the recommended dosage. I am o
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Reviewer: mauvyblue71, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Nausea and dizziness began immediately after beginning course of antibiotics. I lost 8 lbs. total during the course. After finishing meds noticed am now having difficulty swallowing as if though the muscles in my throat have been damaged. Next time i am diagnosed with any infection will seek natural cures. i believe prevacid weakend stomache acid so much that now my digestive system has been negat
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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After starting the PrevPac, I experienced severe side effects for the first 5 days: dizziness, weakness, diarrhea and nausea. They subsided quite a bit after the initial dosing. The 8 giant pills were quite a lot to take but in the end, they worked and I'm feeling 100% better. The individual packs labeled "AM" and "PM" couldn't be easier to follow as it's self expla
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Reviewer: quiet storm, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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The experience was easy and taking it as it is package made it easy since I take other medications.
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