file.newsgroup.med.59057 Maven / Gradle / Ivy
From: [email protected]
Subject: Hismanal, et. al.--side effects
Can someone tell me whether or not any of the following medications
has been linked to rapid/excessive weight gain and/or a distorted
sense of taste or smell: Hismanal; Azmacort (a topical steroid to
prevent asthma); Vancenase.
Also:
You may have guessed, I'm an allergy sufferer--but I'm beginning to
suspect I'm also the victim of a Dr. toliberal with the prescription
p. The allergist I went to last Oct. simply inquired about my symptons
( I was suffering chronic asthma attacks), gave me a battery of
allergy tests, and went down a checklist of drugs (a photocopied
sheet). I've gained out 30 lbs. since then though I haven't eaten
more or much differently than before; I'vsuffered depression; ,
fatigue; and I've experienced a foul smell and sense of taste for
about the last two months. I mentioned the lack of smell and taste to
this Dr. in Feb. and he said my sinuses did look a bit swollen (he
just looked up my nose with his little light--the same one used for
ears), and prescribed Prednisone and Sulfatrim DS (severe headaches
and a rash resulted, particularly after my week's worth of Prednisone
ran out). Now he wants to do a rhinoscopy to see if I have a bleeding
ulcer or polyps in my sinus cavities. I'm considering seeing another
doctor. Any suggestions/advice? I'd really appreciate it!