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Reviewer: Randa, 35-44 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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Though there has been some really rough side effects they’re not bad enough that I want to opt for a brain shunt. One question though, has it caused anyone else to lose an excessive amount of hair??
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Reviewer: wildman, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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been taking 2000mg a day for 3 months, had Optic nerve sheath fenestration done 2 months ago, still pressure is to high 45. going in tomorrow to have a brain angiogram done, tons of test and still trying to find a cause so I don't have to do a shunt. For me I am one of the few that the drug didn't help but they don't want to take me off just in case it is working some. Metal taste, fat
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Reviewer: Red Queen, 45-54 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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Have been taking this since I was diagnosed in 1999. My neurologist told me that I was a textbook case because it worked so well for me. Started out on 250 mg (3) times a day and now only take twice a day. I am going down to 1 a day and hope that the fluid stays at bay. I don't want a spinal tap again.
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Reviewer: Curlygirl, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Pain started in December 2014. This medication has done wonders.I feel like a human again.
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Reviewer: PolishedStone, 55-64 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Effective to reduce eye pressure and damage to optic nerve. Temporary side effects included significant change in how things tasted and minor nausea. I had permanent worsening of tinnitus, but full effect didn't show up until after I had stopped the med (about 6 months). Still better than a brain shunt which is the only other option.
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