My left leg has 100 % blockage an right has 70 %. My pain level was 8 to 9. Oxycodone was being used + Tylonal etc, heavy doses. After 6 weeks the pain went away using pentoxiflline. I have been pain free for two months, hopefully this will continue.
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just finished first month,too soon to tell its not like zantac where you have heartburn and you take it and it works in 30min. it takes time for trental to buildup in the tissues.will have to give it more time a couple of more months.wanted to try pletal,but will wait and give this a chance.
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loryarana | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/14/2012
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jase | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/26/2012
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mike | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/12/2012
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since ive been taking this drug im having alot of joint pain and seem to be getting worse.
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granny678 | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/21/2012
Condition: Peripheral Vascular Disease
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If, for any reason, I forget a dose, I become anxious and feel as if I'm dying.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/17/2012
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/17/2011
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/15/2011
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sunshine | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/14/2011
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having headaches nervous weakness after taking
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jake | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/5/2010
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has not heiped with the buzzing in my ear. have been taking it for 3 months. has not helped with my balance
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Bekki | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/12/2010
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I still have pain in my legs,and also have alot of bruising on my calfs for no reason.
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riccar60 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/25/2010
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I have not noticed any change in the pain,can only walk a short distance at a time.Still get cramps in my calf.My doctor canceled this medication?
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[email protected] | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/26/2010
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Blood to the small arteries in my large toe was not getting through 90% satisfied
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/7/2010
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is there any other drug besides trental they have quit making it what other drugs do the same thing?
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Vlin77 | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
3/13/2010
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My grandfather used this for a month worked well then developed hives and whelps on his legs. It helped but had to stop bc of the sudden side effect he can't stand to itch
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sjgiroux | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/18/2010
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This treatment has given me horrible stomach pain lasting for hous along with nausea and having a hard time digesting food.Also a lack of appetite.
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koochvicki | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/16/2009
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I started three weeks ago. I can now walk longer without the pain in calf of legs. Have not had cramping of legs since I started with this drug.
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balkan | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/30/2009
Condition: Peripheral Vascular Disease
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After four weeks of using the drug, there has been some improvement with the cramps I usually have at night in the legs. I still have trouble walking.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/2/2009
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My ENT has prescribed this for me as a last resort for severe Tinitus. I seems to have helped. I have had on side effects.
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2/20/2009
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pizzaguy | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/23/2009
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I've been taking this for peripheral neuropathy plus Benfotamine(oil solubable B-1). It manages the burning and numbness to a manageable level without side effects I take pentoxifylline three times a day and Benfotamine four one at bedtime.
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