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Reviewer: Jumeaudeux, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was prescribed this medication for tingling up and down my underside right arm. Possible pinched nerve (c-1?). Noticed great improvement withing first 24 hours of use. Side effect (?) -furry, swollen, metallic taste of tongue.
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Reviewer: Hope, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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The medication has slowed down the swelling on the tumor on my brain. And I have not yet had any side effects from it.
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Reviewer: denny dog, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I was giving this drug after I had very bad tooth pain it worked great and also helped the pain in my hands ,knee and shoulder. The side effects were kind of bad three days of water retention . I was very wired and had very bad mood swings . My hands are shaky as well as cold sweats at night. Glad its over
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Reviewer: Myk, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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My dentist prescribed .75mg tablets 3/day to relieve swelling around a tooth. After a couple days, the pain in my shoulders due to arthritis was also greatly lessened. I experienced no unusual side affects.
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Reviewer: tandjbaker, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I am using this medicine after having fusion back surgery. He said it is to help keep my swelling down. The side effects are harsh though. I have to eat or I get very gittery and I eat ALOT. I can't sleep at night because I wake up sweating so bad and I am breaking out. I am also experiencing bruising and cutting my skin very easily. I was hoping to know how long afer I am off of the medi
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