Side Effect Questions (Page 19)

Can I stop taking prednisone after taking it for 3 days?

I was prescribed prednisone for bulging disks. 10mgs 4x's a day for 3 days then 3x's and so on. I'm on day three and need to stop taking them due to side effects. Mainly anxiety attacks. Do I need to taper? I really don't think I can handle another dose. I won't be able to... read more

Are these normal Citalopram side effects? Lethargic, dizzy, and fatigued?

I've just recently started back on Citalopram 20mg for a second time in recent years, I've only been on 20mg for 8 days or so, 10mg 4 days before that. It does seem to be helping with anxiety/panic and depression issues already, if that's possible, but I'm suffering with pretty... read more

Has anyone else had hair loss with Epclusa?

My hair was very thick. I have been losing hair by the handfuls. Dr. said it is not a common side effect but I only have 7 weeks to go on Epclusa. I just hope I have enough hair to last that long.

Gabapentin. Impatience, anger and uncontrollable rage?

Has anyone e else experienced these side effects? My husband has been on relatively low doses of gabapentin for almost a year. It was prescribed by a podiatrist - rather cavalierly, I thought, for minor neuropathy in the feet. I had a feeling this wouldn't end well. Originally it was only 300... read more

Does Verapamil cause weight gain?

My daughter is on verapamil for migraines. I worry that this drug is causing her to gain wait. Is this a side effect of verapamil?

Weight Gain on Adipex?

I may be the only person in the world to gain weight taking Adipex. They didn't give me energy or the other 'wonder pill' side effects others experienced. I began taking Adipex in January 2010. I started swelling around the 3rd week and gained 8 pounds by my first check in! I was... read more

Just started Lamictal -how long does the nausea last, will it go away?

I'm bipolar type 1 mixed episodes, medication question about Lamectal? I take Lithium, the only side effect so far with that is my hair is thinning, and when i brush it it come's out, we not even a week ago added Lamectal for the mood issue's starter pack 25mg right now, been having... read more

Can anyone who has successfully gotten off lexapro share their experience?

I've read a lot of peoples posts from years ago about going off lexapro and the side effects. I was wondering how they are doing and if they were able to stay off meds and if the withdrawal every went away. I am new to all of this. I have a history of panic and anxiety. I was on paxil for 8... read more

Is there any antidepressant that gives energy and makes one outgiong?

Most make one sluggish. Most atidepressants make patients slow,lazy,unfriendly .WellbutrinXL was given by a doctor but couldn't handle the side effects.

Can you stop taking trazodone cold turkey without side effects?

Gabapentin - have just doubled my dose, side effects bad, do they decrease with time?

started on 300mg 3xday - just doubled (per dr instructions) to 600mg 3xday. Having chocolate cravings, get agitated easily, feeling blah most of the time, hot flashes and have eye floaters... do the side effects decrease as your body stabilizes and adjusts to the medicine?

I have been taking Lexapro for several years. Has anyone developed Tardive Dyskinesia as a result?

... If so, what are your symptoms? Are you taking any meds to help ease up on the side effects of Lexapro?

What are the differences between Atarax and Vistaril? Why prescribe one but not the other?

How does Vistaril help with anxiety? Why else might Vistaril be prescribed? The side effects (of Vistaril) were too much for me. Now I take Atarax for anxiety and have noticed some of the same unpleasant side effects. Do either of these medications need to build up in the my body before becoming... read more

Does any one see flashing lights on topamax?

My doc keeps telling me its not a side effect of the topamax because I have been on it for a while and if it was the cause I would have noticed it right away but I'm curious to know if this has been a problem for anyone else

Viibryd - Insomnia as Side Effect?

I've been taking Viibryd for a week, and I never manage to sleep more than 3-4 hours a night. Has anyone else experienced this, and if so, does the problem subside over time? I'm ready to give up on this!