Side effects

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Zocor is better than the others for having lass side effects, but there are still issues with zocor (simavastatin). As for side effects diminishing, it could take months. Have him take CoQ10 (50 mg twice a day) for a couple weeks. __________________________________________________

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Zocor is better than the others for having lass side effects, but there are still issues with zocor (simavastatin). As for side effects diminishing, it could take months. Have him take CoQ10 (50 mg twice a day) for a couple weeks. __________________________________________________

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>

> How long does it take, once off the medicine, for the side-effects to

> disappear? My husband has been taking simvastatin for 4 months. He

> went off of it a few days ago...some things are geatly

improving...for

> example, the lack of desire to do work and the concentration seems to

> be returning...the memory is still somewhat like swiss cheese.

>

> His reaction to simvastatin was better than lovastatin...that was a

> disaster...

>

> So, again, how long should it take to clear out of his entire system?

>

Sheryl, Your husband is blessed because he didn't become afflicted with

periperhal neuropathy of which there is no known cure.

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I noticed a major improvement in about two weeks after stopping

Mevacor; it took about two years to regain full motion in my arms.

Linden

Re: side effects

>

> How long does it take, once off the medicine, for the side-effects to

> disappear? My husband has been taking simvastatin for 4 months. He

> went off of it a few days ago...some things are geatly

improving...for

> example, the lack of desire to do work and the concentration seems to

> be returning...the memory is still somewhat like swiss cheese.

>

> His reaction to simvastatin was better than lovastatin...that was a

> disaster...

>

> So, again, how long should it take to clear out of his entire system?

>

Sheryl, Your husband is blessed because he didn't become afflicted with

periperhal neuropathy of which there is no known cure.

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njones1032 <njones1032@...> wrote: Hello all,

I am 46M taking Lexapro for anxiety. This is my fourth week. Side

effects are GI, sleep & sex. Do these diminish with time? What are

your experiences? The GI effects are, hmm how to put it delicately,

loose stools. Sleepless is intermittant. The sex is that I can go for

45 min before reaching orgasm. It seems like sensitivity is decreased

that's why I go for so long. I suppose housewives across America will

be slipping this in their husbands coffee for those 45 min sessions.

Hi. I'm 43yr m the sexual side effects only worsend w/me after 6 mos.

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I didn't experience the GI stuff, had the same sexual side effect and if I take

it too late in the day I can't sleep. It's different with everyone but most side

effects besides the sleep issues are supposed to go away after awhile. A lot of

side effects are dose-dependent. 10Mg users had side effects similar to a

placebo. Higher than 10Mg the studies show an improportional jump in side

effects that do not match the benefit. Again, everyone if different though.

Dennis

njones1032 <njones1032@...> wrote:

Hello all,

I am 46M taking Lexapro for anxiety. This is my fourth week. Side

effects are GI, sleep & sex. Do these diminish with time? What are

your experiences? The GI effects are, hmm how to put it delicately,

loose stools. Sleepless is intermittant. The sex is that I can go for

45 min before reaching orgasm. It seems like sensitivity is decreased

that's why I go for so long. I suppose housewives across America will

be slipping this in their husbands coffee for those 45 min sessions...

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So, Barbara, is Lex better for you than you remember Celexa being...

better in any way, more effective, less sides, more predictable day

to day, anything...? I'm asking because today I'm going to my doctor

who started me on samples of Lex for 2 wks, then my insurance made me

switch to Celexa (have to " fail " on that for 30 days before I can pay

a PREMIUM for Lex) but I think today I'lll go back on Lex.

Kev

>

> There are all kinds of sides to these drugs that some people may or

may not

> experience. Others here have experience with Lexapro. I took

Celexa, which

> is the drug that preceded Lexapro and which Lex is based on. I had

a lot of

> sides with the Celexa. Back pain, which I still have but not as bad

as it

> was, though I can't say for sure that the Celexa caused it. I was

taking the

> Celexa when it started. The pain you describe is similiar to what I

> experience. It's in my lower back and feels like it's in the back

of my

> hips. It's at it's worst in the mornings.

>

> I also had terrible twitching in my lower legs and feet at night.

Like

> restless leg syndrome. Trying to think of other unusual sides I

had...hot

> flashes/sweating. Quite a few people have those though. And the

memory

> problems. Whew...those were bad.

>

> If I think of any more I'll let you know.

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I never took Lex. After the trouble I had with Celexa and hearing here on this

board, way back at the beginning when Lex first came out, all the problems with

the sides that people were still having despite all the hype to the contrary I

refused to let my doctor put me on it. I went off the Celexa and a bit over a

year or so later went on Effexor XR. It was like a miracle for me. It gave me

back myself and my life. Effexor is not for everyone as Celexa and Lex are not.

If the Lex works well for you do whatever you have to to be able to keep taking

it. Oddly enough some people that do well on Celexa can't take Lex and

vice-versa. It's so very individual that most times it's a trial and error

situation for each person.

Barbara

Re: Side effects

So, Barbara, is Lex better for you than you remember Celexa being...

better in any way, more effective, less sides, more predictable day

to day, anything...? I'm asking because today I'm going to my doctor

who started me on samples of Lex for 2 wks, then my insurance made me

switch to Celexa (have to " fail " on that for 30 days before I can pay

a PREMIUM for Lex) but I think today I'lll go back on Lex.

Kev

>

> There are all kinds of sides to these drugs that some people may or

may not

> experience. Others here have experience with Lexapro. I took

Celexa, which

> is the drug that preceded Lexapro and which Lex is based on. I had

a lot of

> sides with the Celexa. Back pain, which I still have but not as bad

as it

> was, though I can't say for sure that the Celexa caused it. I was

taking the

> Celexa when it started. The pain you describe is similiar to what I

> experience. It's in my lower back and feels like it's in the back

of my

> hips. It's at it's worst in the mornings.

>

> I also had terrible twitching in my lower legs and feet at night.

Like

> restless leg syndrome. Trying to think of other unusual sides I

had...hot

> flashes/sweating. Quite a few people have those though. And the

memory

> problems. Whew...those were bad.

>

> If I think of any more I'll let you know.

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>

> I am having some strange side effects to vco and was wondering if

> anyone could give me some input. This has happened more than once.

> After taking my vco, only 1 tsp, I start feeling flaky, feels like

> blood pressure drops, heart racing, shaky and I get really hot and

> flushed. Could co lower blood pressure too much? I'm not allergic to

> coconut, have eaten it all my life. If anyone could please help I'd

> sure appreciate it.

Only thing I can think of is a allergic reaction of sorts. I wouldn't

continue to take it.

>

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could be an intolerance or maybe it was what you ate with it or around

the same time or not eating anything first?

I have a step sis that cant eat bananas and nuts together she gets

really sick but can eat them separately

llaci2003 wrote:

>

>

>> I am having some strange side effects to vco and was wondering if

>> anyone could give me some input. This has happened more than once.

>> After taking my vco, only 1 tsp, I start feeling flaky, feels like

>> blood pressure drops, heart racing, shaky and I get really hot and

>> flushed. Could co lower blood pressure too much? I'm not allergic to

>> coconut, have eaten it all my life. If anyone could please help I'd

>> sure appreciate it.

>>

>

> Only thing I can think of is a allergic reaction of sorts. I wouldn't

> continue to take it.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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I get swellings underneath my eyes, like i have done ten rounds in a boxing

ring. I also get these swellings from beef and dairy products, which is one of

the reasons I took vco in order to help with allergies, and to loose a bit of

weight, which also didn't happen. I also had a really itchy nose and eyes

and dreadful sneezing bouts. Also when I first started taking vco I too had the

same symptoms especially the feeling hot and flushed but that subsided after

a few weeks.

I am now going to discontinue taking vco but, I will miss the feeling of my

skin feeling so soft.

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There are many that after they reach a certain week stop feeling the negative side effects . So I wouldn't worry , the effects of the meds don't correlate with side effects .

side effects

I am about to start week 16 in 3 days.. By week 8 I had the ribivarin rash and my hemoglobin was 9.2.

Dr Schiff prescribed procrit and a lotion for my rash..

Here is my question: since week 14, I have felt no side effects from either the peginterferon or the ribivirin.

Has any one had this experience? Feeling no side effects (after they experienced side effects, and were undetectable), but hopefully remained SVR after treatment?

I am just kind of worried that the medicine is no longer working (I know this sounds crazy).

Thanks,

Amy

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I wouldnt worry hon,, my side effects really subsided after week 20 and all I felt was serious fatigue only,,Jurydoctor@... wrote: I am about to start week 16 in 3 days.. By week 8 I had the ribivarin rash and my hemoglobin was 9.2. Dr Schiff prescribed procrit and a lotion for my rash.. Here is my question: since week 14, I have felt no side effects from either the peginterferon or the ribivirin. Has any one had

this experience? Feeling no side effects (after they experienced side effects, and were undetectable), but hopefully remained SVR after treatment? I am just kind of worried that the medicine is no longer working (I know this sounds crazy). Thanks, Amy Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Jackie

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Ditto....AmyJurydoctor@... wrote: I am about to start week 16 in 3 days.. By week 8 I had the ribivarin rash and my hemoglobin was 9.2. Dr Schiff prescribed procrit and a lotion for my rash.. Here is my question: since week 14, I have felt no side effects from either the peginterferon or the ribivirin. Has any one had this experience? Feeling no side effects (after they experienced side effects, and were

undetectable), but hopefully remained SVR after treatment? I am just kind of worried that the medicine is no longer working (I know this sounds crazy). Thanks, Amy Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com.

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My side effects have continued to vary and some of them are worse as

time passes. This horrible rash gets worse and the digestive upsets

get worse. I'm entering week 28, I think and will stop this treatment

when I reach month 9. I am tired of feeling ill all the time and of

this eternal rash.

I have reached svr, just hope it continues after treatment.

Sharon

>

> thanks, Jackie and ..

> that makes me feel better... because it seems as though those folks

that do

> not feel the side effects (in the beginning) seem to not respond..

(from what

> I have seen)

> But atleast I am undetectable.

> thanks,

> amy

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Oh Sharon,, Please reconsider honey,, remember, once you reach the 9 month mark, you are soooo much closer to reaching that 48 weeks and the studies show that if you can go 49 weeks after becoming undetectible, you stand a MUCH BETTER chance of staying SVR... If you stop early, you may end up relapsing and having to start all over again.. I KNOW you are tired of feeling awful, I KNOW,,, I really DO but sweetie, you are ALMOST there,,, its just a few weeks more,,, Whatever you decide, you can be assured that we will support your decision and I will too, but please think about this just a bit more,, you are almost there!!! I will shut up now, lol,, its just that I soooo want you to be able to stay SVR!... and you have to reach 6 months after end of treatment to be SVR... hugs honey, jaxsharon <csharonxoxo@...> wrote: My side effects have continued to vary and some of them are worse as time passes. This horrible rash gets worse and the digestive upsets get worse. I'm entering week 28, I think and will stop this treatment when I reach month 9. I am tired of feeling ill all the time and of this eternal rash.I have reached svr, just hope it continues after treatment.Sharon>> thanks, Jackie and ..> that makes me feel better... because it

seems as though those folks that do > not feel the side effects (in the beginning) seem to not respond.. (from what > I have seen)> But atleast I am undetectable.> thanks,> amyJackie

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I have known some who had no side effects that didnt respond but I have known more who were still responding that didnt have major side effects, they were just lucky! and hopefully you will too,, what week are you at? Have you had a PCR yet? jaxJurydoctor@... wrote: thanks, Jackie and .. that makes me feel better... because it seems as though those folks that do not feel the side effects (in the

beginning) seem to not respond.. (from what I have seen) But atleast I am undetectable. thanks, amy Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Jackie

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I am happy to hear your clear , keep up the good work sweety

side effects

thanks, Jackie and ..

that makes me feel better... because it seems as though those folks that do not feel the side effects (in the beginning) seem to not respond.. (from what I have seen)

But atleast I am undetectable.

thanks,

amy

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Sharon, Please reconsider your decision to stop treatment. I am also at wk 28 and I have the rash, the upset stomach (especially the day after my shot), the headaches, and the lousy fatigue. I have determined that since I have reached SVR and I've been that way for a while now, I will continue my treatment for the full 48 wks and if there are any problems, I am prepared to go for 72. It may be your life is on the line here and for me to have more time with the people I love, I'll do whatever it takes.... Hogs and Kisses Steve B... a/k/a Ribs

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Thank you Steve for your input on this! I remember feeling exactly the same way as Sharon but when you realize that the BEST chance one has to reach SVR is the first treatment before this virus mutates, its so important to finish tx and just put up with the side effects if your doc wont treat them.. Im so glad I finished tx because I hope I NEVER have to do treatment again,, I hope both you and Sharon reach SVR forever!!! hugs jaxSteve Bridgers <stevebridgers@...> wrote: Sharon, Please reconsider your decision to stop treatment. I am also at wk 28 and I have the rash, the upset stomach (especially the day after my shot), the headaches, and the lousy fatigue. I have determined that since I have reached SVR and I've been that way for a while now, I will continue my treatment for the full 48 wks and if there are any problems, I am prepared to go for 72. It may be your life is on the line here and for me to have more time with the people I love, I'll do whatever it takes.... Hogs and Kisses Steve B... a/k/a Ribs Sick sense of humor? Visit TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when. Jackie

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Well honey, since you ARE undetectible, you KNOW ITS WORKING! Hang in there,, and keep on doing what you are doing so that your body can fight this virus down to the last one,, and put it either to sleep or kill off every last viron... hugs, jaxJurydoctor@... wrote: In a message dated 8/1/2007 5:01:17 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, Hepatitis C writes: I have known some who had no side effects that didnt respond but I have known more who were still responding that didnt have major side effects, they were just lucky! and hopefully you will too,, what week are you at? Have you had a PCR yet? jaxJurydoctoraol wrote: thanks, Jackie and .. that makes me feel better... because it seems as though those folks that do not feel the side effects (in the beginning) seem to not respond.. (from what I have seen) But atleast I am undetectable. thanks, amy ____________ tomorrow is 16 weeks. I am undetectable as of week 10. thanks, amy Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Jackie

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I would have to agree with Steve. Remember I did treatment twice. Yeah. I put up with the awful rash, couldn't get in the sun (caused a terrible rash around my eyes). Sunburned easily. Side note: I am Native American Indian-sunburn is not in my nature. But it was during treatment. I turned White!!!!!!!!!! My color went out of my skin!!! I know it is weird. Now almost 2 years post treatment, I am finally getting my color back. But I think I will never be as dark as I once was. During treatment food just didn't appeal to me, and still I can not stand some food choices. I don't know if I picked that up during treatment, or it is a psychological thing. LOL But Sharon, if

I had it to do all over again, I would. I am not doing treatment right now because of financial concerns. But when things get straighten out with insurance, I will attempt it for the 3rd time. Because, I will not live with this disease. I want to beat the heck out of it. I want to smash the living daylights out of every little virus until it cries "Uncle". I have made a promise to my children that I am going to live to be 105 and die bungee jumping from a bridge. I intend to keep that promise. Love JanetSteve Bridgers <stevebridgers@...> wrote: Sharon, Please reconsider your decision to stop treatment. I am also at wk 28 and I have the rash, the upset stomach (especially the day after my shot), the headaches, and the lousy fatigue. I have determined that since I have reached SVR and I've been that way for a while now, I will continue my treatment for the full 48 wks and if there are any problems, I am prepared to go for 72. It may be your life is on the line here and for me to have more time with the people I love, I'll do whatever it takes.... Hogs and Kisses Steve B... a/k/a Ribs Sick sense of humor?

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cool,, you are either more than half way or almost half way,, keep up the good work,, we know you can do it! jaxJurydoctor@... wrote: I go in for my 16 week appt and blood tests. Hope I am still untectable. thanks for the encouragement. amy In a message dated 8/2/2007 5:29:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, Hepatitis C writes: Well honey, since you ARE undetectible, you KNOW ITS WORKING! Hang in there,, and keep on doing what you are doing so that your body can fight this virus down to the last one,, and put it either to sleep or kill off every last viron... hugs, jax Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL.com. Jackie

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>

> A little over a week ago, I started Peptizide and Zyme Prime with my

son (almost 9 yrs),

> gradually working up to 1 capsule each at every meal. Yesterday he

started acting

> hyperactive and as if he had no impulse control.

It might be adjustment period, or he might not tolerate the enzyme, or

both. Check the labels, if these are the Pep/ZP that contain papain

and bromelain, try the version that does not contain those ingredients.

Dana

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As we preach on here when drugs fail to control BP or K or have side effects

it is time to think about surgery. If data suggests taking out one adreal

will help this is recommended (based on AVS). I have advised taking out both

adrenals 20 years ago when we did not have the drugs we have today. Still mignt

be needed but needs to be weighed carefully. s's is another major

problem to manage.

In a message dated 11/11/07 1:18:48 PM, helenmpearson@... writes:

>

> I bled constantly - had no cycle to speak of. Also found my breast size

> increased considerably but with severe pain.

>

> The side effects of spiro were the deciding factor in my surgery. No

> ispra in 2002!

>

> Helen in Scotland

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May your pressure be low!

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