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Reviewer: Dave, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have been taking 200mg two times a day for the past 3 years. I still have general fatigue most of the time. I have a rash on my hands that is treated with a cream that basically keeps the rash at bay but resurfaces if I stop it even for a few days. All my tests have finally returned to normal, after 3 years. At my last doctor appt it was recommended I take DHEA and that may help with my weig
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Reviewer: Kristie, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I was diagnosed with an auto-immune disease about 4 months ago, we are still not quite sure what it is. My pain has not subsided and it seems I am having more stomach problems being on this medication. I also feel dizzy most of the time which I never experienced before. I am discouraged and don't think that it is helping me.
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Reviewer: ashiek77, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Reviewer: CAROLYN, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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ALLERGIC TO. I BROKE OUT IN A RASH THAT COVERED MY ENTIRE BODY. IT WAS LIKE SOMEONE HAD SET ME ON FIRE. THIS WAS ALL I NEEDED SINCE I WAS HAVING SEVERE PROBLEMS WITH LUPUS.
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Reviewer: Mimsy313, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Diagnosed with SLE with liver involvement and this medication has helped a great deal with improvements in blood tests especially liver function. Some mild side effects initially but they finally disappeared.
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