A question or two about your experiences with some prescription drugs

[mrspunkysmom]

I was hoping (weird, really) to hear from more of you, positive or negative about your experiences. On the other hand, this might mean that most of you don't have these problems or are on something else. Not being sick would be better.

I left off the results of the biopsy. The biopsy showed results indicative of a bug bite or drug allergy. No bug bites so it's some medicine. I've got my meds down to a minimum and I've had only a few reactions, but only when I get overheated.

I do know that if I visited 100 doctors I would get 99 different medical opinions. It's called a medical PRACTICE for a reason.

And what I need to tell my doctors, "I'm not the medical expert, you are, and I do respect that. But I AM the expert on Anne (me) and I DO know what makes me tick. I need you to respect that."

So I noticed years ago that my Arizona friend was changing. She stopped reading the newspaper and wouldn't watch the news or news channels because of the negativity. Then last year she didn't want to hear anything I had to say that wasn't postive. This fall she apparently was having bad panic attacks and someone realized it was the amlodipine. I think she is still a little bothered by the episode. It took a couple of conversations to get to the name of the drug. But we are speaking more often now and she has been a source of support once again. She and her family are moving closer (Fort-Worth) so perhaps it will be a little easier to see her. And talk. I have not asked her if she is watching the news yet. I used to call her to tell her news that she might find interesting. (Like the quake in DC.)

Anyway, for those that responded, Thank You. If anyone finds something about these two drugs, I would like to know.

[Asiel]

Haven't heard of amlodipine so can't comment but I was on prescription Zantac for nearly ten years for bleeding ulcers and never had any problems with it. I've kown many people that took it but always for gastrointestinal issues and none of them had any issues either.

[smokey the elder]

I'm sorry you have had an adverse reaction. Please tell your pharmacist about any adverse reactions and also the manufacturer. (Disclaimer: I work for the parent company of the Zantac (TM) manufacturer.) I had never heard of that particular effect for Zantac (tm). Live and learn!

[mrspunkysmom]

I'm sorry you have had an adverse reaction. Please tell your pharmacist about any adverse reactions and also the manufacturer. (Disclaimer: I work for the parent company of the Zantac (TM) manufacturer.) I had never heard of that particular effect for Zantac (tm). Live and learn!

I was wondering if perhaps Zantac at full prescription dose or higher could cause paranoia in certain predisposed individuals. Such as I am having a rough time at work and Zantac might enhance those emotions.

The evidence is on the web.