sometime i wonder if the side effects are worse than the drug itself..
one drug i take i wonder..should i really take this??
well , in my case the benefits out weigh the side effects.. so yes
Unusual sensations, such as burning or tingling (paresthesias) -- in up to 51 percent of people
Dizziness -- up to 32 percent
Fatigue -- up to 30 percent
Drowsiness -- up to 29 percent
Mental and physical slowing or delays -- up to 21 percent
Nervousness -- up to 19 percent
Upper respiratory infection (such as the common cold) -- up to 18 percent
Coordination problems -- up to 16 percent
Weight loss -- up to 16 percent { I AM NOT THIS 16 %}
Loss of appetite -- up to 15 percent
Taste changes -- up to 15 percent
Confusion -- up to 14 percent
Difficulty with concentration or attention -- up to 14 percent
Nausea -- up to 14 percent.
Some other common side effects, occurring in 5 to 13 percent of adults, included:
Diarrhea
Memory loss
Anxiety
Language or speech problems
Changes in gait (walking pattern)
Sinus infection or irritation
Injury
Insomnia
Mood problems
Decreased sense of touch
Viral infections
Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
Joint pain
Weakness
Sore throat
Dry mouth
Indigestion
Mood problems
Back pain.
Impotence (also known as erectile dysfunction or ED) is also a common side effect , although the exact percentage was not reported {I DONT HAVE THIS EITHER!!!!}
one drug i take i wonder..should i really take this??
well , in my case the benefits out weigh the side effects.. so yes
Unusual sensations, such as burning or tingling (paresthesias) -- in up to 51 percent of people
Dizziness -- up to 32 percent
Fatigue -- up to 30 percent
Drowsiness -- up to 29 percent
Mental and physical slowing or delays -- up to 21 percent
Nervousness -- up to 19 percent
Upper respiratory infection (such as the common cold) -- up to 18 percent
Coordination problems -- up to 16 percent
Weight loss -- up to 16 percent { I AM NOT THIS 16 %}
Loss of appetite -- up to 15 percent
Taste changes -- up to 15 percent
Confusion -- up to 14 percent
Difficulty with concentration or attention -- up to 14 percent
Nausea -- up to 14 percent.
Some other common side effects, occurring in 5 to 13 percent of adults, included:
Diarrhea
Memory loss
Anxiety
Language or speech problems
Changes in gait (walking pattern)
Sinus infection or irritation
Injury
Insomnia
Mood problems
Decreased sense of touch
Viral infections
Abdominal pain (stomach pain)
Joint pain
Weakness
Sore throat
Dry mouth
Indigestion
Mood problems
Back pain.
Impotence (also known as erectile dysfunction or ED) is also a common side effect , although the exact percentage was not reported {I DONT HAVE THIS EITHER!!!!}
Friday, March 27, 2009 4:14:00 PM
I've been fortunate that I haven't been put on any medications so far. But I'm always amazed at the possible side effects of some of the medicines that are out there. Scary.
Friday, March 27, 2009 4:35:00 PM
We take a boatload of meds at our house (my 7 year old has no need for meds at this point but the rest of us have one to multiple conditions which require meds--I am hypothyroid and have fibromyalgia and the rest of "us" have mental health problems) and take meds that have most of these same side affects. However, we have rarely experienced any of them and even then, they were temporary. My theory is that when you need a medicine, the side affects are less severe. If you are having lots of side affects to a med, I would say either you are allergic to it or it just isn't the medicine you need. I think this is true even of advil--if you are in pain, your body will use the medicine but if you take it when you dont' need it, it's just poison in your system. But what do I know?
Sunday, March 29, 2009 11:31:00 AM
Drugs make me crazy --the commercials on them for all the side effects are hysterical. They make it sound sometimes like you will turn into some alien with fangs. hope your ok
Sunday, March 29, 2009 9:06:00 PM
I don't understand how something to be good for you if it has so many side effects? I don't know if I should take something with a page long full of side effects possibility.
Monday, March 30, 2009 3:46:00 AM
I take a daily medication for my panic disorder.. and I too wonder what the long term effects will be. BUt I am looking into alternative therapy choices.
Monday, March 30, 2009 10:04:00 AM
I am so happy you have joined as a follower on my blog... thank you and welcome...when it comes to meds, I just mute those commercials that tell you all the horrible side effects they have...If I need it, I take it and if it works with no side effects, so much the better ! Love your blog ! LOL
Monday, March 30, 2009 1:25:00 PM
It always seems like I have one of the weird side effects that most people won't have. I hope you are doing okay!
Monday, March 30, 2009 2:01:00 PM
Oh I hope NOT!!!!!