Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Sotradecol intravenous.
Overall User Ratings
9 Total User Reviews
User Reviews
Learn about
User Reviews
Reviewer: Mar, 35-44 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
After first leg injection for deep vein pain, I had vertigo for a week. After the second injection, I was in the ER within 3 hours with a massively swollen gallbladder which took 2 weeks to reduce in size but never worked again. I kept being told 'the shot had nothing to do with it'. I also developed angina when walking uphill and high blood pressure. 30 years later my blood pressure has
...
Show Full Comment
0
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: itchy, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
It worked great on my superficial big green veins but within days of having the treatment I broke out in hives all over and it is just getting worse as the drug continues to get released in my body as veins dissolve. Being treated with antihistimes and cortisone cream, doctor says it will take weeks to be rid of hives
4
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: female patient, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
I received treatment for tortuous veins of the hand. Since treatment I cannot sleep and have migraines, and mood swings. I cannot find research data that shows how this drug affects the central circulation or CNS. I would never recommend this treatment for hand veins.
2
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: 45-54 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
1
person
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Reviewer: Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
Comment:
Since receiving multiple injections on both legs at one time using this drug only, I have had difficulty sleeping. The night I had the injections I did not sleep at all and since then have difficulty getting and staying asleep.
7
people
found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Ask the pharmacist
Questions about medications? Get expert answers by video or live chat about allergies, pregnancy, sleep, and more.
See the Ask the Pharmacist event schedule.
WebMD the app
Get trusted health information. Whenever. Wherever... with your iPhone, iPad or Android.
Find Out MoreIMPORTANT: About This Section and Other User-Generated Content on WebMD
The opinions expressed in WebMD User-generated content areas like communities, reviews, ratings, or blogs are solely those of the User, who may or may not have medical or scientific training. These opinions do not represent the opinions of WebMD. User-generated content areas are not reviewed by a WebMD physician or any member of the WebMD editorial staff for accuracy, balance, objectivity, or any other reason except for compliance with our Terms and Conditions. Some of these opinions may contain information about treatment or uses of drug products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. WebMD does not endorse any specific product, service, or treatment.
Do not consider WebMD User-generated content as medical advice. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider because of something you have read on WebMD. You should always speak with your doctor before you start, stop, or change any prescribed part of your care plan or treatment. WebMD understands that reading individual, real-life experiences can be a helpful resource but it is never a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified health care provider. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or dial 911 immediately.