Reviewer: HurtingPatient, 25-34 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was prescribed Cipro for a prostate infection, but after reading about some possible complications, I asked my doctor for an alternative. He prescribed SMZ + TP. I took my first dose yesterday at 8:30 am and by 11:30 am that same day, I had heart palpitations, sweating, and confusion. It was then that I learned that one of the side effects from this drug is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. I started fr ... Show Full Comment

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I was prescribed Cipro for a prostate infection, but after reading about some possible complications, I asked my doctor for an alternative. He prescribed SMZ + TP. I took my first dose yesterday at 8:30 am and by 11:30 am that same day, I had heart palpitations, sweating, and confusion. It was then that I learned that one of the side effects from this drug is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome. I started freaking out. After I expressed my concerns to my doctor's nurse, she told my to discontinue the medication. I did. It's now the 2nd day and my head is itching, my arms are little sore, and my left eye feels dry. I am so fucking sick of this. Doctors should not be prescribing medications with such serious side effects. I'm scared to death that I might have Steven-Johnsons Syndrome. The only thing I can do is WAIT and see if it develops are not. I would not advise anyone to take this drug except as a LAST resort.
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Reviewer: David, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I took this drug for sinusitis & epidimitis. It worked well except for the side effects. I developed thrush of the tongue and gums which made eating, speaking, swallowing, and chewing painful. Although I was taking an oral anti-fungal due to previous history with this drug, I still developed intensely irritating fungal infection of the penis & scrotum which itched so bad it affected my ... Show Full Comment

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I took this drug for sinusitis & epidimitis. It worked well except for the side effects. I developed thrush of the tongue and gums which made eating, speaking, swallowing, and chewing painful. Although I was taking an oral anti-fungal due to previous history with this drug, I still developed intensely irritating fungal infection of the penis & scrotum which itched so bad it affected my ability to sleep.
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Reviewer: Hushingler, 75 or over Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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This Drug should be taken off the market. The cure is worse than the dease. Upset stomach, tired,tired , tired, depressed developed joint pain in my wrists , loss of appetite and those are just a few side effects

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This Drug should be taken off the market. The cure is worse than the dease. Upset stomach, tired,tired , tired, depressed developed joint pain in my wrists , loss of appetite and those are just a few side effects
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Reviewer: me, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Have been taking meds for about a month and my stomach is so bloated and gassy I am miserable. Have had headaches dizziness and no energy. I am not sure how much longer I can deal with these side effects.

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Have been taking meds for about a month and my stomach is so bloated and gassy I am miserable. Have had headaches dizziness and no energy. I am not sure how much longer I can deal with these side effects.
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Reviewer: Zoe, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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The side effects are hell!!!! I have NEVER felt this bad before. Nausea, fever, loss of appetite,rash, difficulty sleeping are the worst!!! The pharmacist had the nerve to say it wasn't the drug it was the flu!! I had a flu shot recently, it wasn't the flu!!!! I would avoid this drug at all cost!!!

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The side effects are hell!!!! I have NEVER felt this bad before. Nausea, fever, loss of appetite,rash, difficulty sleeping are the worst!!! The pharmacist had the nerve to say it wasn't the drug it was the flu!! I had a flu shot recently, it wasn't the flu!!!! I would avoid this drug at all cost!!!
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