I couldn't walk 2 blocks without stoping and if not stoping going very slow. After takinh medication for a week I could walk for SEVERAL blocks or even up to a mile before stoping. I have tp say I;m not thee fastest but I'm not the slowest either. I try and walk everyday
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my heart would pound so hard that I thought it was going to come out of my chest, very scary feeling, I called the doctor and was told to stop using it for two weeks, I have and Ifeel 100% better.
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Tammy | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/13/2021
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been on this medication for a little over a year. I have suffered with calf pain for 10 years since I was 30. This drug combined with walking has been a miracle. Once the horrible headaches went away (about 2 weeks), the drug was no problem.
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Barrybarb | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
6/26/2017
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 4.3
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My husbands cramps in legs has stopped he has PAD from the knees down. Only problem is abut an hour after taking the drug he feels lousy. I've read eventually you get tolerant of side effects. He has been on Med for 6 months. I am also an RN
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VALARIE | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/26/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I have severe sinus problems and have been on med for 3 months and have had sinus infection 4 times from the constant funny nose. Also bad taste in mouth and nothing tastes good. Not sure if from this med or another one.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
6/3/2014
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 2.3
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74 yr old, on medication over 2 yrs with no improvement. Will stop medication when prescription runs out.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/2/2014
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 3.3
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still some leg pain, but not as bad prior to taking this medication.
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Edwin Gray | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/11/2013
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 2.0
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Just started Pletal for leg pain.
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Gigi | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/10/2013
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 5.0
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I have PAD and must walk. This medicine helped 100%
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cilostaol | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/9/2013
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 2.0
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not sure if it is helping me.
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Dariush | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/9/2013
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 3.3
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Both legs pain after 5 min walk
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purple-wow | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/8/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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My side effects, are related to the dosage. My pharmacist was alarmed at the high dosage my doctor prescribed. Now I take half a tablet and it still seems to ease the foot and leg pain.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/5/2013
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 5.0
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I couldn't walk 2 blocks without stoping and if not stoping going very slow. After takinh medication for a week I could walk for SEVERAL blocks or even up to a mile before stoping. I have tp say I;m not thee fastest but I'm not the slowest either. I try and walk everyday
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digger | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/23/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.7
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after being on this for 6 weeks. i had black stools, and blood in my urin, and know my stomack is messes up.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/27/2012
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 1.7
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headache
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/27/2012
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 4.3
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blackbear1807 | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/14/2012
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 5.0
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Have been using Pletel a little over 2 years works fine for me but I work in a casino an do a lot of walking, so guess it's a combo of the drug & walking.
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JACKTHEBEAR | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/8/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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PAD W/ LEG PAINS 24/7; MY FIRST RX FROM WAL-MART WAS PERFECT. NO MORE AT REST PAIN IN 2 DAYS. PAIN DECREASED DRAMATICALLY WHEN WALKING. 2ND RX (PRESC. INS. REQUIREMENT) FROM EXPRESS SCRIPTS, IMPROVEMENTS REVERSED). FIRST RX REFILL FROM WAL-MART (ALLOWED) IMPROVEMENTS RETURNED IN 2 DAYS AND I KNOW WHY!!! THE GENERIC FROM BOTH PROVIDERS WERE MADE BY TEVA. WAL-MART USED A DIFFERENT TEVA SOURCE THAN EXPRESS SCRIPTS WHICH PROBABLY USED A TEVA SOURCE IN "TIMBUKTU" TO GET A CHEAPER PRICE. TEVA HAS OVER 40 MANUFACTURING FACILITIES WORLD WIDE. I HAVE TO CHANGE TO "NAME BRAND ONLY-MEDICAL NECESSITY" TO ASSURE THE "GOOD STUFF".Read More Read Less
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freakyfriday | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/16/2012
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 4.3
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OK
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/14/2012
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 2.3
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ababyfat | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/21/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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I'm experencing hot flash, headaches and light-headed.
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Doug | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/27/2012
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 2.3
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I've been taking this drug for 2 years. Although I have no side effects its doesn't appear to be working.
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