Reviewer: FLAlleycat, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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After 9 months of chronic hives with horrific, constant itching, I gave up on dermatologist who had put me on an assortment of creams and prednisone and went to allergist who this this med. Rash totally subsided over two weeks at 100mg/day. After taking it for 2 months, doc began down to 50mg/day Friday, but over the weekend, the welts are returning, with same viscous itching. (Sheets are cover ... Show Full Comment

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After 9 months of chronic hives with horrific, constant itching, I gave up on dermatologist who had put me on an assortment of creams and prednisone and went to allergist who this this med. Rash totally subsided over two weeks at 100mg/day. After taking it for 2 months, doc began down to 50mg/day Friday, but over the weekend, the welts are returning, with same viscous itching. (Sheets are covered with bloody spots.) Will be calling MD Monday to see if I can go back to 100mg/day.
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Reviewer: tony, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I took the drug for eczema and it eliminated the scabbing etc that I had. I haven't taken the drug in at last two years and I am still dealing with the side effect. Cyclosporine comes from mushrooms which have psychological effects. What happens to me is that when I scratch I get an intense exremely pleasureable rush. The relief from scratching is not understood but it is related to opiates. ... Show Full Comment

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I took the drug for eczema and it eliminated the scabbing etc that I had. I haven't taken the drug in at last two years and I am still dealing with the side effect. Cyclosporine comes from mushrooms which have psychological effects. What happens to me is that when I scratch I get an intense exremely pleasureable rush. The relief from scratching is not understood but it is related to opiates. When I get a rush I feel like my brain is being flooded with dopomine. I put my hands under hot water and raise the heat as my pleasure rush intensifies. I do it until I can't stand the thrill. I hate it. I want my btrain returned to normal and I don't know where to turn. I've told my doctor who looks at me bewildered.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I am using this for cronic hives because of the Alpha -Gal I have. How long can I take this. I have had it over 1 week . I have had hives for 4 months streight. It appears to work. If I stop will they come back.

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I am using this for cronic hives because of the Alpha -Gal I have. How long can I take this. I have had it over 1 week . I have had hives for 4 months streight. It appears to work. If I stop will they come back.
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Reviewer: DakotaDee, 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I was put on this medication a year almost two years ago. My doctor up and quit on me and I had only a few days left, knowing I can't miss a dose of this medication my parent's heart doctor started perscribing it for me. He then recomended a doctor in Dallas Texas.. Now this doctor and my parent's Heart Doctor are trying to get me off this medicine, I honestly hate having to take it, It's taken ov ... Show Full Comment

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I was put on this medication a year almost two years ago. My doctor up and quit on me and I had only a few days left, knowing I can't miss a dose of this medication my parent's heart doctor started perscribing it for me. He then recomended a doctor in Dallas Texas.. Now this doctor and my parent's Heart Doctor are trying to get me off this medicine, I honestly hate having to take it, It's taken over my life and i want it out. I'm very thankful it stopped my exzema and other sever skin problems, but im ready to be off this nasty pill. although once i'm taken off this medicine i have to be put on a new one which is me having to give myself a shot in the stomach everyday. It's not fun and really not an easy journey.
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Reviewer: victorkahu, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I had very bad eczema which was resistant to every treatment bar prednisone, within three days of starting this treatment my eczema totally disappeared and it has left my skin in a the most amazing state of softness. I have experienced sore hands and joints, as well as a lot of nausea and an overactive bladder. But hey small price to pay, so to sum it up cyclosporine is my wonder treatment and I l ... Show Full Comment

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I had very bad eczema which was resistant to every treatment bar prednisone, within three days of starting this treatment my eczema totally disappeared and it has left my skin in a the most amazing state of softness. I have experienced sore hands and joints, as well as a lot of nausea and an overactive bladder. But hey small price to pay, so to sum it up cyclosporine is my wonder treatment and I love it. P.s don't drink a lot of alcohol if you are taking it, the hangovers are out of control and it seemed to effect me particularly strongly
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