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Hi everyone,

How are you doing today?

We take medication to relieve some of the worst disease symptoms. But that doesn't mean that the side effects are make life that much more pleasant.

What are some of the worst treatment side effects your have experienced? What was it caused by? Did you find a solution?

Let this be a safe place where you can vent about your medication and awful side effects- let it out!

Take care,

Lizzi from the Carenity team

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20/10/2024 at 12:44

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Ço corti steroids are putting my sugar levels very high and stopping me from having an urgent bowel surgery.

It's a,vicious circle, and keeping me in hospital , it's,4 weeks tomorrow.

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@mr chipps Sending love and hugs. Hope you feel better soon.

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What is your worst medication side effect? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/what-is-your-worst-medication-side-effect-5247 2024-10-22 15:01:51

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Thank you les, things,aren't moving forward very much.

Sending hugs,and blessings to malcolm and you xx

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What is your worst medication side effect? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/what-is-your-worst-medication-side-effect-5247 2024-10-22 15:04:42

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The worst side effect is the constipation! Opioids are notorious for causing it!


What is your worst medication side effect? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/what-is-your-worst-medication-side-effect-5247 2025-06-03 19:11:35

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A rash caused by medication that had penicillin in it I'm allergic to penicillin got changed to a different medicine


What is your worst medication side effect? https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/good-to-know/what-is-your-worst-medication-side-effect-5247 2025-06-03 19:35:47

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No feeling in toes and fingers


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I am allergic to penicillin and10 years ago I was given an antibiotic which contained it.. I ended up in hospital with anaphylaxis. A horrible experience


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I am allergic to penicillin and10 years ago I was given an antibiotic which contained it.. I ended up in hospital with anaphylaxis. A horrible experience


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I have taken a few Antibiotics and If they are taken for a long period of time cause C-Diff. I have had four times now, 5 to 10 days is just fine


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Been on many medications. Worst side effects from most of them are irritability, tiredness and lack of motivation.

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I have at least three drugs which cause dryness in my mouth. Easy to deal with in the day (I carry sugar-free sweet with me), but at night time it's a pain you wake up with cracker mouth!

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