Reviewer: tonicar, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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Almost immediately after the Prialt was put in my pain pump I began experiencing extreme urinary retention, constipation, instability, drowsiness, trouble talking coherently and absolutely no relief from the pain. I'm getting it out of my pump at the first opportunity. ... Show Full Comment

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Almost immediately after the Prialt was put in my pain pump I began experiencing extreme urinary retention, constipation, instability, drowsiness, trouble talking coherently and absolutely no relief from the pain. I'm getting it out of my pump at the first opportunity.
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I had my pump implanted 6 weeks ago and so far am only able to tolerate 1.2 mcg. I had every side effect listed including the sensation that my skin is burning, electric shock sensations, memory loss, and an overall increase in my pain. This is by far, the worst medication I have ever used. My doctor is putting me on IT morphine and I can't wait! This medication has been awful. I had to go in ... Show Full Comment

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I had my pump implanted 6 weeks ago and so far am only able to tolerate 1.2 mcg. I had every side effect listed including the sensation that my skin is burning, electric shock sensations, memory loss, and an overall increase in my pain. This is by far, the worst medication I have ever used. My doctor is putting me on IT morphine and I can't wait! This medication has been awful. I had to go in 3 times to have the dosage lowered. I wish that it would have worked for me as I am tired of the narcotics but I'm only 25 so I can't afford to have side effects like this.
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Reviewer: retired officer, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was given Prialt as a trial for a pain pump. I had 3 injections trying to prove effectivenes prior to getting a pain pump. First dose was nothing. Dr doubled dose for second injection. I had some delayed side effects (nausia, dizziness, confusion)but I did not get the pain relief the Dr wanted. HHe increased the dose again for the 3rd injection. This time I had very severe reactions with 7 hours ... Show Full Comment

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I was given Prialt as a trial for a pain pump. I had 3 injections trying to prove effectivenes prior to getting a pain pump. First dose was nothing. Dr doubled dose for second injection. I had some delayed side effects (nausia, dizziness, confusion)but I did not get the pain relief the Dr wanted. HHe increased the dose again for the 3rd injection. This time I had very severe reactions with 7 hours of the injection. I was taken to the ER and treated as if I was allergic to the med. I was vomiting, having hot and cold flashes, I was so dizzy that I could not stand. I had a severe sensation of burning shin and eventually I had breathing problems. Needless to say, I will not take Prialt again. by 30 hours after the 3rd injection, I was back to normal, but without back pain for the first tim in 6 1/2 years.
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Reviewer: kylee, Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Wonderful coverage of pain. Appears i may be allergic to it as when i give myself a boost, i end up itchy the rest of the night.

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Wonderful coverage of pain. Appears i may be allergic to it as when i give myself a boost, i end up itchy the rest of the night.
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Reviewer: liam, 25-34 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I wish there was zero stars! I'm worried this medication might have ruined my memory for life, as well as my weight. I was given this for chronic nerve pain & it actually worked ok for the 6 months I was on it. The doc told me the only side effects people might have is a little memory loss. I developed major memory loss, a major psychotic breakdown & loss 45lbs in 3 months. I have been ... Show Full Comment

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I wish there was zero stars! I'm worried this medication might have ruined my memory for life, as well as my weight. I was given this for chronic nerve pain & it actually worked ok for the 6 months I was on it. The doc told me the only side effects people might have is a little memory loss. I developed major memory loss, a major psychotic breakdown & loss 45lbs in 3 months. I have been off of it for a yr now and my memory is still very bad (I'm only 33) I also can't gain a pound back & have been eating 3600 calorie's a day for several months now & haven't gained a pound. I'm only 5 lbs over my recommended weight. I'm hoping this is not permanent and hate that synthetic venom! CALL the FDA for side effects. Get this stuff off the market.
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