Apparently the first week of July is list week for the Toronto Star. Since I don't blog every day (or every month for that matter -- sheesh), I've decided to celebrate list week all July! Awesome Sauce!
Today's list --
Real Side Effects as stated in the commercial for Lyrica (an anticonvulsant/neuropathic pain treatment)
* Dizziness
* Drowsiness
* Coordination problems
* Weight gain
* Dry mouth
* Infections
* Headaches
* Accidental injury
* Shakiness (tremors)
* Memory loss, problems concentrating, or slow thinking
* Constipation
* Speech problems
* Weakness
* Increased appetite
* Problems walking
* Twitching
* A spinning sensation
* Chest pain
* Gas
* Unexplained pleasant or happy feelings
* Vomiting
* Back pain
* Bladder control problems
* Flu-like symptoms (such as body aches and chills)
* Low blood sugar
* Nervousness
* Fatigue
* Feeling abnormal or drunk
* Sinus infections
* Joint pain
* Muscle spasms.
* Signs of congestive heart failure, including difficulty breathing and water retention or swelling (especially in the hands, legs, or feet)
* Unusual bruising or bleeding
* An irregular heart rhythm
* Any vision changes, including blurred vision or double vision
* A need to take more Lyrica than prescribed, especially if you think you may be dependent or addicted to Lyrica
* Unexplained muscle pain or weakness, especially if accompanied by a fever and fatigue
* Anxiety or confusion
* Signs of an allergic reaction, including unexplained rash, hives, itching, and unexplained swelling
* Suicidal thinking or behavior
* Sensitivity to the sun
* A stiff neck
* Hangovers
* Canker sores
* Anemia
* Hiccups
* Hair loss
* Dry skin
* Dry eyes
* Taste changes
* Kidney stones
* Menstrual problems.
yikes.
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