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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cilostazol | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/1/2010
Condition: Other
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karrwhit6 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/15/2009
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 5.0
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pad has not come back
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/3/2009
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 2.3
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It caused me to have severe headaches to the point that I could not do anthing but go to sleep.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/16/2009
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 4.3
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Diagnosed with PAD approximately 4 years ago; had pain in outer muscle of rt leg for 4yrs prior to diagnosis. Leg felt heavy and was painful more at night if I slept on my right side. Pain subsided up until very recently, when the pain/ache came back at night.
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missie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/19/2009
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 4.3
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Pletal has saved my life.
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Gizmosey | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/9/2009
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
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After taking this medication for about 10 days, started getting extreme pain from the ankle to the groin area. Was unable to sleep at night. Discontinued the meds.
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orangychris | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/3/2009
Condition: Other
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I am taking this medication for a complete blockage of my right fem-pop artery with collateral circulation almost complete; stenting was not an option during my CT angio procedure so not to injury the new arteries growth. So far, my leg feels better but I initially had cramps while walking and resting. More so at night while sleeping; it would wake me up. I have been on the medication almost two months. The cramping only involves the foot and arch of the foot now. I have more frequent looser and lighter in color bowel movements. It happens about 2hrs after eating a meal. I take the morning pill 30 minutes prior to breakfast and the evening pill 30-60 minutes prior to eating dinner. Sometimes, I feel my heart beating harder but my pulse is normal. Generally, I am doing much better than prior to the medication. The cramping at night has ceased and the leg cramps are gone completely. The doctor stated it would take approx 3 months before all the red blood cells would be slicked up and coated and relief would be felt. But it has been much sooner.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/2/2009
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
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after 2 weeks on medication and baby asa a feeling of ligtheadedness just started
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Pletal | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/27/2009
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 5.0
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Annie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
7/15/2009
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 3.7
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cdw914 | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/23/2009
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
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I have been taking this drug for 7 weeks and I have not noticed any improvement in my calf pain when walking.
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Rickgricky | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/5/2009
Condition: Other
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seemed to help the swelling in my legs at first, but they are back to being swelled a lot. I was wondering if the dosage could be doubled.
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JSCardell | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/8/2009
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 4.3
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After 3 weeks use noticible improvement in length of walk before pain. No side effects.
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buthead975 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/11/2009
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
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i have femoral disease so i take it for that
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ra3755 | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/19/2008
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
Overall rating 3.0
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BobC | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/8/2008
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
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Have PAD and have noticed significant improvement in leg pain. Have been on medication for 60 days.
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fsmith | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/5/2008
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
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I seem to be walking a bit further than I used to without pain. I have taken it for 3 weeks. I do have PAD.
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john b. | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/2/2008
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
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I really haven't noticed any difference in the leg pain after a very short walk;but, then, what would my experience be if I were not taking it? I don't have to write an 800 page book to say this!
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George P. | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/18/2008
Condition: Leg Pain when Walking; Absent at Rest
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I haven't had much improvement since taking this drug for 50 days. my calfs still hurt when walking.
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roy | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
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