side - effects

[dontask]

went to doctors yesterday not very well she gave me some medicine but reading the bit of paper what comes with the medicine it says the side effects are the same as the problem i have and lots more stuff do i take the tablets and end up with even more problems being ill ?

[yvette303]

Drug companies have to be very careful when listing side effects and will cover themselves by listing even those that practically never occur.

It's a question of balancing the benefits that you experience against any side effects you have. If the balance doesn't work then stop the medication - but under the supervision of your GP.

[spurslady]

I hope you get better soon. If you are concerned telephone your doctors and request a phone call from your doctor, this way you don't have to make another trip there.

Tell your doctor your concerns and ask about the medication interacting with the others. They should not have given you anything that can not be taken with your other medication.

If not you can ring NHS direct they might be able to of some help.

[dontask]

its a anxiety tablet side effect is anxiety plus tons more stuff . change in s*x drive or function GREAT !!!!!

[originalang]

My hubby was prescribed something very similar a few years back, he was worried about the side effects and spoke to his sister who is a nurse. basically she gave the same advice as the other posts and said side effects tend to be rare but if you do experience any refer straight back to your doctor who should be able to provide an alternative. Try not to worry and hope you are soon feeling better.

[bednobs]

if its somethink like lorazepam, or diazepam, in a very very small percentage of people experience a sort of rebound increase in anxiety, but its a very small percentage. Take the tablets, and if they work, great, if they mak you worse, stp them

[dontask]

thank you all for your answers i will take them and see how it goes . wish i never read the note in the box now . i should of had tablet today but was to worried in case it made me feel funny .

[nursecarla]

Can only echo what has been put, side effects are a rare occurrence but go back to your doctor if you feel unwell xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[bednobs]

how did it go?