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Reviewer: Heidi, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I started taking Edecrin for ankle swelling in June of 2017, regularly during the summer months, then intermittently as needed during the fall and winter. In December, I began having vomiting, severe watery diarrhea, chills, achiness, and severe weakness and fatigue whenever I took it. I cannot go to work in this condition; not sure what I will do next for the edema since I am allergic to sulfa.
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Reviewer: ettenbororniuw7, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I would like info on Draxis the mfr of this drug
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Reviewer: Sharon, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I had 13 lbs of edema for 5 yrs. Allergic to sulpha meds. A potassium diuretic left me with a folic acid deficiency. That is very bad and effected my health in many ways- doctor agreed. This is the only loop diuretic that does not have sulpha. I lost all of the fluid. Only drawback is it is very caustic. Even throat gets irritated sometimes. Stomach was very irritated but after two years getting u
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Reviewer: danielleellis, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Took this medicine because i had a severe allergic reaction to lasix. (My throat closed up). This drug does not have sulfa. However, I had severe migraines while on this medication as well as itching and developed red pimples. Did not find this drug effective in aiding in eliminating water retention. Did assist in lowering bp a little. Stopped taking several times to confirm it was this medication
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Reviewer: Jack, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Used to remove fluid retention in right leg caused by BP medication 5 mg of amlodipine. FYI, 2.5 mg of amlodipine didn't cause fluid retention; trying to get back to 2.5 mg.
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