Where To Report Side Effects / Expereinces of Medication?

toffeeapples
toffeeapples Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener
in Mental health and wellbeing

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I saw the GP today, and we both believe the Promethazine that I have been on, various doses for 6 months, to help my sleep. The drug seems to have really ruined me personally. I've experienced dissociation, numbness and disconnection every day for the past 6 months. My experience with Promethazine hasn't been great at all, and whilst I can't blame it on that drug, it seems, regardless of other meds I have been on in the months past, the Promethazine is the one that's been constant, along with how I've been feeling. I wanted to mention this as it's my experience, but does anyone know where I can report what's happened to me through the NHS or a medical association that compiles side effects, etc.? I know my experience isn't unique, but it's not overly common either, so I wanted some advice on the above.

If anyone knows where I could report the above to, for example, the NHS or medical outlets such as NICE?

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  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Online Community Member Posts: 2,092 Pioneering
    edited April 15

    Hi @toffeeapples The Yellow Card Scheme is for this kind of thing.

    https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk

    I am sorry you have had such a poor experience of Promethazine.

    You can report what happened to you on the link provided.

    Take care.

  • toffeeapples
    toffeeapples Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener

    many thanks :) I’ve followed the link you mentioned and gave all the details of my experiences. Many thanks ☺️

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Online Community Member Posts: 2,092 Pioneering

    Hi @toffeeapples I am glad you were able to follow the link and report your experience.

    Have you now been given different medication to help you or does the Promethazine have to be out of your system first?

    Take care.

  • toffeeapples
    toffeeapples Online Community Member Posts: 10 Listener

    Hi,

    thanks again for the link :)


    My GP has said for me to decrease my Promathazine to two a night. However, she has started me on Zopiclone 3.25mg once / twice a day. I am seeing the GP in two weeks for a review and then she wants to see me in four weeks for a review. My GP is of the opinion of increasing my Sertraline but wants to see what will happen regarding Promathazine

  • Bluebell21
    Bluebell21 Online Community Member Posts: 2,092 Pioneering

    Hi @toffeeapples Fingers crossed everything settles down for you.

    I am glad your GP is keeping an eye on everything for you.

    Take care.

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