Horrifying side effect. I had dysgeusia (severely disgusting taste in my mouth like I was eating something totally rotten) so bad that even though there was no nausea and I was truly starving, any bite of anything I put to my mouth resulted in uncontrollable gagging. I could NOT EAT ANYTHING! After 15 days of this I spent 5 days in the hospital with acute metabolic acidosis. I have been off this d...
Jack | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/11/2019
Condition: Excessive Copper Deposits in the Liver and Brain
Overall rating 5.0
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Been taking this for 18yrs now with no side effects or issues. My wilsons has been in check since
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skorf | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/28/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.3
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Horrifying side effect. I had dysgeusia (severely disgusting taste in my mouth like I was eating something totally rotten) so bad that even though there was no nausea and I was truly starving, any bite of anything I put to my mouth resulted in uncontrollable gagging. I could NOT EAT ANYTHING! After 15 days of this I spent 5 days in the hospital with acute metabolic acidosis. I have been off this drug for 3 weeks and still have the nasty taste I my mouth. I have found 2 things I can eat, but they taste bad. I can get them down but my mouth tastes terrible all the time. The only thing I can drink is water. Everything else gags me. I'm totally frightened that this won't go away. My advice: GET AS FAR AWAY FROM THIS MEDICINE AS YOU CAN!!!!!!!Read More Read Less
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Anonymous |
11/15/2010
Condition: Excessive Copper Deposits in the Liver and Brain
Overall rating 5.0
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I have taken Penacillamine for Wilson's disease for 36 years and it works great. No side effects and the tremors associated with copper build-up decreased dramatically.
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