http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/medication-side-effects.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/medication-side-effects.rss The toxic ingredients found in the medications you take described on Earth Clinic, Your source for home remedies!. Tue, 18 Jun 13 01:12:47 -0500 en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=PARACETAMOL_122318 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss1 Mon, 10 Jun 13 00:23:06 -0500 Koh Chun from Tutong, Brunei writes: "I am weak and very tired. I can\'t stand cold, heat and stress. I lose a lot of weight. Every 2 or 3 days, my stomach would feel uneasy and my head \"spinny\". I hate taking paracetamol everytime I am feverish. I try to stall as long as I can until I can stand no more, then reluctantly I take 1 tablet Panadol soluble (500mg). What would be the best list of alternatives to paracetamol, from herbs to safer chemicals? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=MA_121003 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss2 Thu, 09 May 13 13:28:24 -0500 Teresa from Eu writes: "Hi, is it safe to take high amount of antioxidants while on medication? I presume they help the body detox? Will it interfere with efficacy of medication, or even stop them from working? Thanks. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=AD_120605 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss3 Tue, 30 Apr 13 15:45:20 -0500 Trudyg from Somewhere In The South, South writes: "I have terrible insomnia and was given ambien - took rarely at first but now am up to 5 nights/week. am noticing memory issues, like fog and forgetfull. I\'ve got a pretty good diet - mostly veg\'s, some fruits, very little meat. Eggs from my own chickens. Rarely eat away from home. I posted here some time ago about everything I\'ve tried for insomnia, but nothing has worked. Please, someone, tell me how to detox from ambien (I want it cleared out of my system). I think if I ever got myself squared away I\'d be okay - take acv, 3 tbs/day + borax, take b3 and b12, multivitamin, serrapeptase + astaxanthin for arthritis. Any ideas? Thanks " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=CORTISONE_100832 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss4 Tue, 09 Apr 13 21:30:32 -0500 Judy from Denver, Usa writes: "March 19 I went to ER because I was short of breath and felt like I was in a daze and lost strength in legs and could hardly get uo without help. This had gone on for over a week. I had pneumonia and was admitted. Besides antibiotics, IV\'s and my regular meds, they gave me cortisone for five days. I wore shoes when I went in and had no swelling of ankles. 2 1/2 days after I got the cortisone my ankles started swelling even though I was on lasix and have been for a long time. Also my belly is swollen. I\'ve gained about 10 lbs. My right ankle is about three times it\'s normal size and I can\'t get shoes on either foot. Compression socks only seemed to make it worse. They cut circulation off. A nurse comes twice a week and in insisted I had to wear them. Prior to going to the hospital my legs lost strength and now I have therapy for that so I\'m not able to take socks on and off easily. Last night the right leg bothered so much I managed to get that tube sock off ( about 4:00AM) and by 7:AM the swelling in my foot had gone down so much I managed to get a shoe on. Now I have an ace bandage in the ankle and lower leg. My doc wants me to take 2 lasix for a week and then check my kidney function to be sure it\'s not harming my kidneys. I also have decreased kidney function. Anybody know how to get the effects of cortisone out of the system without resorting to lots of vitamins because the kidneys can\'t handle it? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=CORTISONE_87774 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss5 Sat, 27 Oct 12 17:04:12 -0500 D.s. from Los Angeles, Ca writes: "I received an cortisone steroid shot to my right jaw last January. I IMMEDIATELY got an extreme reaction. My face turned sheet-white, I had extreme problems breathing, the room was spinning and I became extremely nauseous. I had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance. I then had to stay in the hospital for 6 days. Since then the right side of my face AND EYE will suddenly swell up and get itchy. My throat closes up and I have to carry liquid Benadryl with me at all times! The problem is getting even worse and now the right side of my throat swells up so much, I have trouble swallowing. I even feel something rubbing against the right side of my throat and I start gagging. Of course the doctor who gave me the shot wouldn\'t even get on the phone with me. He had his secretary tell me that the shot he gave me had nothing to do with it. This has been nearly 10 months ago and I\'m getting worse and worse! Could someone PLEASE PLEASE HELP ME??? Thank you very much. D.S. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=BUPROPION_84060 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss6 Sun, 19 Aug 12 13:27:59 -0500 [SIDE EFFECTS] Katie from Carmel, In writes: "Hello, I just came across your sight and did not see anything mentioned about prescription meds. I see that antibiotics can cause brain fog, but what about Bupropion (Generic Wellbutrin)? I have been on this for 6 months now and it has helped tremendously in certain areas and would hate to stop taking it due to the brain fog side effect. I am worried since I am starting nursing school and have to be sharp as a nail. Any suggestions? Is this categorized as the same type of brain fog? Do you know what causes it? Any suggestions as to how to get rid of it would be much appreciated! Thanks, Katie. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=COUWAY_82797 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss7 Sat, 28 Jul 12 10:09:30 -0500 Sid from Pittsburgh, Pa. writes: "I was on Protonix and Plavix because I have 2 stents. But since I had to have a Pacemaker I must be on wayfarin/coumadin all the time, and with the Protonix I\'m super tired all the time. Is there a natural remedy for my jittery-upset stomach that will work well with the wayfarin/coumadin? " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=COUMADIN_81862 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss8 Wed, 11 Jul 12 21:18:05 -0500 John from Wc, Ca, Us writes: "I was recently listening to a health talk radio show where the guest speaker was talking about the drug Coumadin and one of its side effects, being easily bruised. He was in the middle of his sentence saying that a certain vitamin could be taken which could help alleviate this sensitivity and I missed the answer. Might someone have the answer and possibly a suggestion for an alternative to Coumadin? Thanks " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=LEVIQUIN_79601 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss9 Fri, 01 Jun 12 09:31:11 -0500 [SIDE EFFECTS] Debbie from Geneva, Il, Usa writes: "HELP! 2 months ago I had a severe case of cellulitis in my lower left leg. MD put me on 500mg of Leviquin for 2 months now. It has gotten to the point where I can no longer stand up without assistance. Switched MD\'s. Ordered off the leviquin. Today is better but pain in knees, forearms and shoulders still present. I started Oil Pulling a week ago, along with ACV in water. Is there anything else I can be doing to flush this nasty drug and its side effects out of my system? I have to add that the fear that was instilled in me of the possiblity of losing my leg kept me from stopping this drug. Thank you in advance for any advice you can give me. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=ANTIBIOTICS_78424 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss10 Thu, 10 May 12 17:23:24 -0500 Cindy In Houston from Houston, Tx writes: "What can I do to clear up hairy tongue I got from taking antibiotics for an ear infection? I don\'t want to take another antibiotic to clear this up. It is not black hairy tongue yet, but the papillae are starting to grow long on my tongue and are beige to light brown. I\'ve been scrubbing vigorously with my toothbrush but it is making my tongue sore. I would be grateful if someone had a idea for me. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=CIPRO_75576 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss11 Mon, 12 Mar 12 10:02:30 -0500 Laurat from Durham, Nc, United States writes: "I have read the posts here and they have been helpful. Every tendon in my entire body is inflammed, every joint is swollen and casing me pain! The veins in my hands and feet are huge. I have pain from my neck to my toes. I've seen 2 doctors and have a follow up my a physician today. I stopped taking Cipro on Feb 23 afer taking it for 6-7 days. I had no idea what was making me feel so horrible and this nightmare started with tingling/burning/numbness in my hands and feet and arms, and since I didn't read up on this drug, I was following what was on the bottle and didn't read the info on the printout until I had been having the tingling, numbness. This has progressed into the tendon pain and inflammation, joint swelling, you name it it hurts! Unfortunately I did not reduce my caffeine intake while on Cipro (I didn't know and had been on NSAIDS for a few months before taking Cipro! At first I had a few "pops" in the tops of my hands after the tendons were inflamed, now it seems like everything is popping. I'm scared to death of rupturing a tendon right now!!! Since my tendons everywhere are inflamed and it seems like all of my joints are swollen, it's very hard to not use either my hands, arms, or my feet/legs. I'm on a multi vitamin, ibuprofen 600mg, magneisum supplements, fish oil, vitamin C supplements, Glucosamine/Chondroitin, alpha-Lipoic Acid 200mg. I've read here that some have benfitted from MSM in powder form and lotion applied directly to the painful area (my whole body). Where can I get MSM powder and the lotion in the US? Can it be ordered? Right now I'm struggling getting a doctor to take this Floxing thing seriously. I was given a script for Neurontin 100 mg to help with the tingling and numbness and told to take the ibuprofen and wear hand/wrist braces. I'm putting ace bandages on my ankles and legs. This is the worst thing I've ever been thru. I'm feeling worse not better. Thanks and please someone let me know about the MSM and anything else I can do to get some relief! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=FLAGYL_67952 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss12 Mon, 28 Nov 11 21:37:37 -0600 Lacey from Sacramento, Ca writes: "Hi there, I was perscribed Flagyl (Metronidazole) on Thursday. I understand how serious it is to not drink alcohol with this medication and asked my Dr., with it being my birthday on Friday, if I'd be able to drink then. She said finish on Thursday and I will be fine Friday. Every bit of research I do says I should wait 3 days to cleanse it out of my system. I'm confused whether that 3 days is just DR. precautionary or what. So here's where you guys come in. I'm much more into holistic approaches anyway, and this medication has already been bothering me a bit. I have been taking probiotics like crazy, and am wondering if there is a way to flush it out of my system faster, or even end it one day early. So I guess my questions are: Is Dandelion Root tea, or anything of the like an option for me? How serious is the "super bug" scare if stopping an antibiotic early, with my probiotic combo? Thanks in advance! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=WEANING_66420 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss13 Fri, 04 Nov 11 01:25:57 -0500 Kc from Charlotte, North Carolina writes: "I made the decision a few weeks ago to stop taking my antidepressant, Cymbalta, which I have taken for over 3 years. Last year, due to a mix-up with my doctor and an abrupt change to my daily routine, I was without it suddenly for about 3 weeks. Those 3 weeks were hell on earth. My doctor is less than understanding so I have been tapering off the drug on my own since 10/21/11. I am down to 20 mg from 60 mg and the withdrawal symptoms have been all over the board. Suddenly this week, I have developed some boils on my stomach, chest, arms, and legs. I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this and wondering if it could be some kind of cleansing reaction? I take flaxseed oil, virgin coconut oil, apple cider vinegar daily plus a complete spectrum of vitamins. I use magnesium oil on my body (which until this week had seemed to contribute to clearer skin). I started taking turmeric (smooshed into my coconut oil) when the boils started but they seem to be no better (after 4 days) and I have more. I just read that turmeric can be used for liver cleansing so I'm wondering if I am detoxing too quickly. Just wondered if anyone else had experience anything like this or if I'm just attributing each and every symptom to the medication withdrawal. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=BCP_61118 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss14 Fri, 12 Aug 11 17:07:04 -0500 [SIDE EFFECTS] Arnz from Cebu, Philippines writes: "i would like to ask, thanks for having time in reading and answering this one.. I was on contraceptive pill for about 4 months now and I was wondering if I could take a diet pill with a couple of hours in interval, because I really do gain weight, please... Thank you so much " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=ANTIBIOTICS_60894 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss15 Tue, 09 Aug 11 02:04:25 -0500 [SIDE EFFECTS] Johnnie from Toronto, Ontario writes: "I have been getting hp's for last 25 years, but ever increased in the last 2 mos, happening daily, after eating, after strenuous work, etc, I was on an antibiotic cipro which I thought caused it, and changed to clarithromycin, which seemed to make the hp's continue, don't know what its from, but I am going to checked out js " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=PAINKILLERS_60707 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss16 Sat, 06 Aug 11 02:50:39 -0500 [SIDE EFFECTS] Maria23 from Manila, Paranaque, Philippines writes: "3 Weeks ago, I went to the dentist to have my impacted tooth removed. He has given me Augmentine antibiotics and Ponstan SF painkillers. I have drank the Ponstan 3 times a day bet. 4-6 hours and for a week. On the 7th day, my stomach was really paining beyond words. I was rushed to the ER. The doctor said it is bad to drink painkillers as well antibiotics all at the same time and in a very near time interval. Since then on, the pain in my upper stomach never vanished. The cramps pain alot especially in the morning then it subsides through out the day but still there is a constant pain. I went to the first doctor and I had endoscopy. He saw erosions in my stomach and concluded it was Gastritis. He gave me Prevacid and Vometa as my medication. After 1 week I went back to him and he is hesitant why the pain has not yet lessen. I got fed up I went to a 2nd doctor. He told me not to be worried. He gave me Mucosta, Pantoprix and Ganaston for my Gastritis. Now almost a month, I cry every morning because of the pain and yet nothing has been changed. I have been taking my 2nd medication for a week now. But how I wish there is at least little improvement. I'm waiting to finish my meds. Next week and go to see the doctor again. I am very depressed because nothing seems to work. Has anybody experienced the same experience as mine? Can anybody please help me how to go through this and at least feel a little relief. I am drinking camomile tea for 2 days now. I'm trying everything I can to improve my situation. I need to be well since I need to Migrate to another country. Please help me in your own little way. THANKSSSSSS! " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=ARTICLES_57894 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss17 Thu, 16 Jun 11 22:25:08 -0500 Alain from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada writes: "Articles about side effects of medical drugs -Average drug label lists whopping 70 side effects http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43141690/ns/health-health_care/?ocid=twitter -Bad Events From Drugs Are Common More Than 700,000 People per Year Visit ERs Due to Adverse Drug Events http://www.webmd.com/news/20061017/bad-events-from-drugs-are-common?src=RSS_PUBLIC Oct. 17, 2006 -- Experts from the CDC and FDA estimate that every year, more than 700,000 people visit U. S. emergency departments because of side effects, accidental overdoses, and other adverse drug events. http://jama.ama-assn.org/content/296/15/1858.short Conclusions Adverse drug events among outpatients that lead to emergency department visits are an important cause of morbidity in the United States, particularly among individuals aged 65 years or older. Ongoing, population-based surveillance can help monitor these events and target prevention strategies. Alain " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=VICODIN_55074 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss18 Mon, 18 Apr 11 20:31:06 -0500 Mary from Los Angeles, California writes: "My best friend had a terrible infection and let it go to long before seeing a doctor. When he finally went the doctor he only gave him and antibiotic and vicodin. He started acting almost insane so we took him to E.R. He was on the verge of death the doctor should have called the ambulance is what E.R. said! When I told the hospital how much pain he was in they gave him more vicodin for the tremendous pain. He became even worse mentally. They finally gave him emergency surgery and he got well quickly except he seems to have lost a lot of memory since then. Is there anything he can do to get rid of what the vicodin did to him? He has always been very sharp. Thank you in advance. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=RTI_52817 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss19 Thu, 24 Feb 11 10:29:17 -0600 [WARNING!] Jill from Rochester, Kent United Kingdom writes: "Last December I had a radioactive tracer injection (TecheScan) prior to a bone scan. I have been extremely unwell ever since. I have been told repeatedly there are no side effects to this medication and therefor my health problems must be caused by something else. I have looked up the (rare) side effects of this injection, I have many of them. The quality of my life is nil. I am getting gradually worse. I am now unable to eat. I am 68. Has anyone else had a problem with this medication. Any suggestions will be gratefully received. Jill" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=NAPROXEN_48757 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss20 Wed, 17 Nov 10 11:47:35 -0600 Qiagen from Albany, New York writes: "I took Naproxen Sodium for pain relief from joint pain. After taking it for two weeks I developed a very painful mouth. My doctor states I had burned my mouth with this medication. It has been a month now and I still can't taste my food. How long will it take for the taste to return? What can I do to enhance the taste of foods?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=WEANING_48397 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss21 Sun, 07 Nov 10 20:24:43 -0600 Sara from Rockland County, New York writes: "I have had ocd for about 14 years. I went on lexapro and switched to prozac and it was helping. I've been taking them for a bit over a year. I began taking vitamins after learning nutrition in school ( a few months ago)and was feeling so great at one point. I had energy, phobias decreased, more motivation, less anxiety in general). When I ran out of b complex I realized I am more anxious and I'm convinced its the b complex that worked so great. Anyway my question is does anyone know how to transition like wean off the prozac and only take vitamin supplement without brain zaps and other side effects? also if anyone knows how long I have to wait before trying 5htp? I know you are not supposed to take it with prozac because you can risk seritonin syndrome. Any advice is greatly appreciated." http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=MMP_48176 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss22 Tue, 02 Nov 10 22:30:36 -0500 Richard from Menlo, Iowa writes: "I'm looking for input from anyone who has ever had anything like this happen to them. First a little background. This last year has been the longest and worst of my 58 years. It started with Gout that took 8 months to get diagnosed. I was put on Prednisone, Allopurinal & Colchicine. The Pred. caused my heart to pound and skip beats so I was put on Bystolic for that in June, although it zapped my energy my blood pressure and heartbeat were fine. Then the first week of Sept. The muscle in my left eye started having spasms with caused my vision to bounce all over(very upsetting) I went to two different Md's and an Ophthalmologist, then to a Neurologist who did an MRI(which turned out fine) They all told me to stay calm and it would settle down in a week or so. Well it took just over a month before it stopped. Then about a week later I got a little twitch in my left thumb, in the next couple of days I had them in my toes, arches, calves, knees, thighs and just about any place that has a muscle to twitch. I went back to the Neurologist. He says that I have Myokymia and wanted to give me an anti-seizure drug to try, he said it wouldn't cure it but it might help. He said it was more like a band aid. I took a pass on it for now. I started Transderal Magnesium Therapy 12 days ago hoping for some relief from this, thinking I might be magnesium deficient. So far there may be some slight improvement. I also asked all these doctors if any of my meds would have anything to do with this. I got a no from all of them. Anyway here's my list of meds. Terazosin 5mgs, fosinopril 20mgs, allopurinol 200mgs, colchicine 0.6 mgs 2 X a day and the last one is bystolic 5mgs that was added to the mix about 10 weeks before all this started. If anyone has any thoughts or input, it would be greatly appreciated. " http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=ACVH_46126 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss23 Sun, 12 Sep 10 16:48:48 -0500 Rita from Covington, Louisiana writes: "Protonix (causes cancer), Prevacid and Prilosec are called the IT's. If anyone over 50, takes for long periods of time, the side effect is a HIP FRACTURE. I know people suffering right now with hip fractures, including my son age 31. My husb. Suffers SO much from Acid Reflux/Heartburn, but I will not allow him to take any of the above 3 meds. Please assist. Rita" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=ATENOLOL_43786 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss24 Fri, 02 Jul 10 14:31:23 -0500 Joann from Marrowbone, Ky writes: "can you take atenolol and eat a high potassium diet?" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/CURES/medication-side-effects.html&name=SYNTHROID_37261 /CURES/medication-side-effects.rss25 Sun, 10 Jan 10 18:12:52 -0600 [SIDE EFFECTS] Ripples from Denver, Co, Us writes: "Synthroid and anxiety Has anyone experienced anxiety with Synthroid? I recently changed from Armour thryoid to Synthroid and now seem to have constant anxiety. Anyone else? "