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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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This is my second round on this drug. I take 2 500mg capsules a day for three days. I have noticed dizziness, some stomach cramping. My legs and arms are stiff, however, I do have MS..soo it might be the MS. I had to go off my tizanidine to take this drug, therefore I am experiencing muscle stiffness and sleeplessness. My infection cleared up in the first day!! I just wish I could take my other me
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Reviewer: Sherry, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I only used this medication for 2 days due to the side effects. I had racing,pounding heart, increased hip and leg pain, severe stomach cramps. I have heart failure and back problems that cause sever hip n leg pain. I did not read any information before taking this, ( I usually do) I trusted my Dr knowing all my conditions that she would not give me something that had a chance of making them wors
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Reviewer: cm5656, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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my favorite drug, never had any side effects. began working within minutes of the first dose.
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Reviewer: Madsss, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Terrible side effects. Sick for a week. Never again
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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500 mgs 2x a day. sores on tongue and throat and stomach very upset even after drinking a lot of fluids and waiting after eating. Very tired and a lot of back pain calling my doctor to switch to something else. Cleared up UTI almost immediately though
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