Enbrel Users...Please Describe Your Side Effects?
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am not on it but I searched for you:\nOther infrequent serious adverse events observed in RA, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, or plaque psoriasis clinical trials are listed by body system below:\n\nCardiovascular: heart failure, myocardial infarction, myocardial ischemia, hypertension, hypotension, deep vein thrombosis, thrombophlebitis \nDigestive: cholecystitis, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, appendicitis \nHematologic/Lymphatic: lymphadenopathy \nMusculoskeletal: bursitis, polymyositis \nNervous: cerebral ischemia, depression, multiple sclerosis (see WARINGS: Neurologic Events) \nRespiratory: dyspnea, pulmonary embolism, sarcoidosis \nSkin: worsening psoriasis \nUrogenital: membranous glomerulonephropathy, kidney calculus
988531
I've been on it for a long time and have few side effects.  I am always very tired, but I've been that way my whole life, so didn't contribute it to the patch.  But I do notice excess weight in my tummy area that I can't get rid of, even though I work out four times a week and the muscles under the fat are hard as a rock.  I think that it may have fewer side effects than some forms of birth control, but like them all, it has some, and they are evil.  I'm making my man get a vasectomy because I'm so tired of dealing with it.  I'm sure we all are.
876440
I too got bad headaches while taking it.  I thought it worked really well though and just put up with headaches.  If it doesn't work for you, try something else.  Don't give up until you find something that is a good fit for you.  Good luck!
1067346
Herceptin has some side effects, but the good news is that it doesn't cause the hair loss and nausea associated with most chemotherapy drugs.\n\n\nMild Side Effects:\nHerceptin causes flu-like symptoms in about 40% of the women who take it. These symptoms may include fever, chills, muscle aches, or nausea. These side effects generally become less severe after the first treatment. Other side effects, including low white or red blood cell counts, diarrhea, and infections, are seen in some women receiving Herceptin in combination with chemotherapy, but are rarely seen in women taking Herceptin alone.\n\nLess commonly, Herceptin can damage the heart's ability to pump blood effectively. Find out more about the benefits and side effects of Herceptin. Rarely (about 5% of the time), the heart damage is bad enough that women experience stroke or life-threatening congestive heart failure—a condition in which the heart can't pump effectively. Slightly more often (about 7% of the time), Herceptin causes mild heart failure.\n\nWomen who experience mild or more serious heart damage can stop taking Herceptin and start taking heart-strengthening medications. This often brings heart function back to normal.\n\nWhile heart damage can be more severe when Herceptin is given along with other chemotherapy drugs known to cause heart damage, including Adriamycin (chemical name: doxorubicin) and possibly other drugs like it.\n\nTaking Herceptin with the chemotherapy drug Taxol (chemical name: paclitaxel) does not increase your risk of severe heart damage. Studies have shown that this combination causes only slightly more mild heart damage than Herceptin alone. Women in clinical trials who are receiving Herceptin plus Taxol are being watched very closely for this effect.\n\nFor more info see link below
676036
Certain meds will do that to ya. I take Nasonex (for nasal allergies) and if I go out in the sun, i'm itchy as hell for hours. It sucks. I feel your pain. lol
107147
I take Effexor and I love it! I feel much better. Even colors looked brighter after taking it for a few days. I did have some sexual side effects, but they went away. I also had the traditional loss of appetite, but it also went away. I didn't have any other side effects at all. Everyone experiences some differences when taking anti-depressants, but the side effects GO AWAY after about 3 months. I am happy that I chose to take them. I feel better and am actually healthier now.
856978
different people ... side effects r different for all.
409719
DO NOT try the Depo-Provera shot, then. I used it & gained weight, had wierd mood-swings & periods that lasted 2 weeks at a time
835463
i took it a while back. i had no side effects but it didn't work well either.hopefully it will work better for you. good luck
1116876
Lupron is a horrendous drug. The manufacturer reports the following possible side effects, including but certainly not limited to:\n\nAsthenia, General pain, Headache, Hot flashes/sweats, Nausea/vomiting, GI disturbances, Edema, Weight gain/loss, Acne, Hirsutism, Joint disorder, Myalgia, Decreased libido, Depression/emotional lability, Dizziness, Nervousness, Neuromuscular disorders, Paresthesias, Skin reactions at injection site, Breast changes/tenderness/pain, Vaginitis, Flu-like symptoms, Heart palpitations, Syncope, Tachycardia, Appetite changes, Dry mouth, Thirst, Ecchymosis, Lymphadenopathy, Anxiety, Insomnia/Sleep disorders, Delusions, Memory disorder, Personality disorders, Rhinitis, Alopecia, Hair disorder, Nail disorder, Conjunctivitis, Ophthalmologic disorders, Taste perversion, and Dysuria.\n\nTypically, users of Lupron also experience what is known as Clinical Flare, which is an exacerbation of side effects and symptoms during the first 2 injections or so.  Addback therapy, much touted by prescribing physicians, does little to mitigate these effects.\n\nIt is unfortunate that all the patients suffering the long-term negative effects of this drug are disbelieved by others, including the medical industry. The PR and marketing monster known as Takeda Abbott Pharmaceuticals (the drug's maker) spends billions of dollars advertising and marketing this drug every year, as well as providing enticing incentives to docs to Rx it to their patients (this is a FACT; TAP paid a record $875million fine for just that about 4 years ago). So it's hard for the patient who is suffering from long-term negative effects to be heard.\n\nThat "EndoKnow" site and the "Lupron1" website and all others of a similar nature, which masquerade as helpful communication tools on how to talk to your doc and effectively treat your disease are little more than thinly disguised direct-to-consumer marketing tools paid for by TAP, which take your private contact info and disseminate them to the manufacturer.  Beware also editorial materials bought and paid for by TAP, such as those featured through the Endo Association.  One has to ask, if it's paid for, what slant does it have to give??  Look for unbiased materials.\n\nMost docs don't look past the one tiny study put out by PAID ADVISORS to the Lupron manufacturer that indicates Lupron is a "safe, cost-effective" way of treating Endo.  I see nothing safe or cost-effective about inducing significantly negative, long lasting side effects in women who are already suffering with an insidious disease.  Read both of these papers (even if already diagnosed):\n\nhttp://www.endocenter.org/pdf/surgery%20vs.%20gnrh.pdf\nSurgery versus the Use of Lupron Depot as Treatment\n \nhttp://www.endocenter.org/pdf/PreDiagnosisGnRH.pdf \nUse of Lupron Depot Prior to Surgical Diagnosis\n\nYou really need to have your disease excised, which confers the most successful and long-term relief of symptoms.  See www.endometriosistreatment.org and www.centerforendo.com for info on excision and why it is superior to vaporization, ablation, medical therapies like Lupron, etc.\n\nPregnancy and Lupron are not cures for Endometriosis, nor is pregnancy a "treatment" that can be "prescribed" any more than menopause or hysterectomy can.  There is no absolute cure, but physicians specializing in the disease who use modern concepts for treatment instead of old wive's tales and biased literature from the manufacturer have higher and longer-term success rates than those who put their patients on the treatment merry go round over and over.\n\nDon't take my word for it...I also recommend speaking to people here:\n\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/erc\nhttp://www.geocities.com/lupronfacts/facts.html\nhttp://www.redflagsweekly.com/letters/letters5.htm\nhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/lupron/\nhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/LupronVictims/\n\n\nFor feedback on actual experienc
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As Dr lentfer said it is now off the market and largely unavailable. I have taken it in the past for weight loss and alertness and found it to definitely reduce my appetite and also improve my alertness, but I also felt very nervous, had "palpitations" and had trouble sleeping even up to 16 hours after taking it! I do not recommend it, I feel the ill effects are worse than the benefits.
872043
Yes, horrible, sweating, wake up screaming nightmares.\n\nI quit using it, I ended up smoking to calm myself because I was so freaked out, and I desperately needed some sleep.
151988
I am assuming you are asking about Psoriasis.  You didn't state your age or how bad your condition is.  There are mild cases (just a few spots) to Heavy cases (covers much of the body).  \n\nMy grandmother has Psoriasis and was taking shots of Enbrel for the condition but they told her the effects on her liver had to be watched very carefully. If she had been much younger they would not have allowed her to take them due to the liver damage.    \n\nPrior to that she had always treated with tar shampoos and topical creams.  When the condition would get completely out of hand they would give her a cortisone shot.\n\nUsually your best place to start is with your doctor or dermatologist.
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I was taking 30 mgs. daily, and my doctor took me off of it too abruptly - just over a two week period, and I had been taking it for over a year.  It took me about a month to feel like myself again.  My side effects included dizziness, waves of shock like electricity in my head (the worst.)  It helped me to go to a search engine under "Celexa Withdrawl Symptoms" and see that a lot of other people felt like I did.  You'll be ok again.
874794
This is my second day using NV and I feel horrible. It makes me tired and gives me nausea. I don't recommend it.
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Ok im actually  a doctor... people should pay me for this info, but anyway...you may experience any combination of the following:\n      · slow, weak breathing; \n      · seizures; \n      · cold, clammy skin; \n      · severe weakness or dizziness; \n      · unconsciousness; \n      · yellowing of the skin or eyes; or \n      · unusual fatigue, bleeding, or bruising. \n      · constipation; \n      · dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, or decreased appetite; \n      · dizziness, tiredness, or lightheadedness; \n      · muscle twitches; \n      · sweating; \n      · itching; \n      · decreased urination; or \n      · decreased sex drive. \n\n•  Hydrocodone is habit forming. It is possible become physically and/or psychologically dependent on the medication. Do not take more than the prescribed amount of medication or take it for longer than is directed by your doctor. Withdrawal effects may occur if Lortab is stopped suddenly after several weeks of continuous use. Your doctor may recommend a gradual reduction in dose. \n\nif you want my professional opinion... try weed.. good effect.. not may side affects!!\n\n-shamar ph.D. [just trying to help]
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I take it as well on a need basis. I have not had those side effects. Go to this site, www.web.md and type it in and you will get a detailed list of side effects. If it makes you feel that way you need to tell your doctor. Call him. There are other options.