Zoster vaccine, recombinant for Herpes Zoster, Prophylaxis User Reviews (Page 2)

• Pjsomm
• August 24, 2019

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "Had my first dose on July 2 2019. I am a healthy 65 y ars old woman who shows dogs, trains horses and stacks 200 bales of hay in an afternoon. Normally. In the past 6 weeks I have developed profound exhaustion, large muscle weakness and am physically exhausted after just walking across the yard a couple times. I normally put in 14,000 steps just doing barn chores. Now I am in bed by 7 or 8 when my normal is 1am and My muscle weakness is keeping me from all my activities of daily living. I would rather have had shingles. I will not get the second shot. I am not weenie at all. My upper arms, quads and glutes are so fatigues all the time and my eyes have both been twitching for days. This is crazy. I'm miserable"

• Mugs
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 28, 2020

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "I am 60 years old and in excellent health. I walk and/or run nearly every day. I was vaccinated with Shingrex yesterday. Felt achy last night. This morning my temp is at 100 and I feel like I've been hit by a Mack truck. It seems this is a pretty common side effect."

• Sicker...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2019

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "SHINGRIX related illness: The comments of severe illness are quite real. Note, I had my shot on Friday Sept 27th, 2019. It's now Sunday Sept. 29th. I've never become ill and especially this suddenly. I'm in the 50-59 age group - the group reporting the most severe adverse reactions to Shingrix. I was in excellent health before this vaccine. Onset of adverse reaction: less than 12 hours after getting 1st dose. My symptoms are repeated throughout these comments: stabbing pain in various areas of the body - including in the bones; severe chills/inability to warm even in warm temperatures; cognitive "fog"; dry cough; chest pain; racing heart; inability to sleep due to pain throughout the body; injection site swelling and redness are the least of your worries. Feels like being hit by a truck. No one warned me. DO NOT RECOMMEND."

• Kbano
• February 2, 2020

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "Female, 57. I went for the first Shingles vaccination in July 2019. Six months to the day, I had my 2nd vaccination, along with a tetanus shot that I was due for. (Dr. said less symptoms if shots are spread further apart). First shot, sore arm and redness around the injection site. Sluggish a couple of days. Nothing bad. Second shot, minimal soreness and redness. Felt good first 24 hours, then headache, night sweats and very vivid dreams the 2nd night. I’m not sure the six months makes a difference. The reactions can differ. My suggestion is to get the shot on a Friday so you have the weekend to feel sluggish. My sister had shingles on her face. (No vaccinations). She wanted to die because of the pain. Definitely worth a few days of feeling a little under the weather. Get the vaccine. Also remember that bad experiences are voiced more than good. There are many people that have little to no issues."

• Artgirl
• March 12, 2020

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "I had the first shingrix shot on a Friday afternoon. It hurt. My whole arm hurt and felt swollen and heavy the next day. I had flu like systems...lethargy, nausea, aches all over but particularly in the injected arm. I could barely lift that arm for 3 days. Then started feeling better on day 4 but that night I had bad intestinal cramps. Woke up with really bad nausea on day 5 and diarrhea and lethargy and a low fever, On day 6 (today) started feeling better...less GI symptoms just mild nausea. By noon time felt ok again. But tired. I’ve had shingles twice and even though the shingrex side effects were bad, shingles is far worse."

• Vickie
• July 22, 2020

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "I had a horrible experience with my 1st shot and ended up having to go to the emergency department. My joints from my fingers to my toes were so swollen and painful that I literally couldn't get out of bed or walk. After some heavy IV pain and anti inflammatory meds, I was discharged was prescriptions for the same meds. I was out of commission for almost an entire week. I just has my 2nd shot yesterday and I am experiencing the same pain and swelling but at a much more rapid and painful rate! What took days to manifest with the first shot has taken less that 24 hours with the 2nd shot and the injection sight is so painful that I can barely lift my arm. Thank goodness it's only 2 shots because I certainly would never take a 3rd shot!"

• Anonymous
• August 23, 2020

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "I received my first Shingrix vaccine on 8/14. I had a pneumonia vaccine the same day. Started feeling a little under the weather the next day. A couple of days later I started feeling extremely light headed and started running fever of 100.5-101.5. It is now 9 days after my shot and I am still running a fever. I can't say for sure that I am still having side effects from the vaccination but my doctor said to give it 2 weeks. I had a covid test just to rule it out. I had pretty bad arm pain for 3-4 days but nothing that stopped me from functioning. I got no warnings from the doctor that this could happen. Good thing no vacations were planned."

• Nise
• February 1, 2021

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "I am 69 year old female. I do take an immunosuppressant medication. Received 1st Shringrix injection on a Thursday. I will add I also had my annual flu shot on the same day. By Saturday afternoon I was experiencing pain around my right side along ribs around to spine. I thought I had pulled a muscle. By Tuesday I, very obviously, had the shingles rash and pain and itching. Dr confirmed it and prescribed antiviral medication. I had the rash and some pain on the right rib cage (sternum to spine) for 6-8 weeks. My Dr and pharmacist both recommended I not get the second dose. Everything I have read; a shingles breakout should not have happened with this vaccine."

• Lucyl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2020

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "62 y/o female. Had first dose in February. Only side effect was a sore arm for about 5 days. Had second dose this past Tues at 1:00 pm. By 7:00 pm the arm pain started along with a headache. Next day had a pounding headache, body aches, neck pain and the injection site was sore to the touch and red. Took ibuprofen throughout the day with minimum relief. Before bed I took 3 ibuprofen and 2 regular Tylenol. Next day I felt 90 % better except for my arm. Now 3 days out and I'm back to normal. Arm is still a little sore but getting better each day."

• Maur
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 20, 2020

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "I already posted earlier on February 18, 2020, but just want to remind people to send an official report of their response. The CDC monitors adverse response to medicines and vaccines. Google 'Report an Adverse Event to VAERS' To fill in the form. Or call 1-800-822-7967, If you have trouble with filling out the form. Hint* the form times out very fast and is frustrating cause you lose your data. Better to download the form, fill it out, and then submit it. Nobody will investigate this vaccine further for safety unless we report it. Help them understand when you have a severe reaction. I am on day 14 of a terrible response to Shingrix. Just miserable."

• lssho...
• November 28, 2019

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "Had first dose of Shingrix 4/18 with side effects of excruciating headache and body aches in knees along with severe pain in ankles. This subsided about 3 days later. Then as recommended had second shot 9/18. One week before I had walked 5 miles no problem. Eight weeks after vaccination my demise began. Started with loss of dexterity in right arm same arm as vaccination then peers noticed slurred speech by April swallowing problems. Then around July constant muscle twitching and severe loss of mobility in right arm. Lost 24 pounds since the second shot. Fast forward 2 MRIs and 2 EMGs later I have been diagnosed by Mayo Clinic with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis ). I had no problems and considered a healthy individual exercised frequently until I took this vaccine derived from genetically engineered Chinese hamster ovaries boosted up by an adjuvant ASO1b which has never been used in a US vaccine before. I truly wish CDC, FDA and GSK realize what this vaccine is doing and get it off the market."

• Molly
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2021

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "I received my first Shingrix vaccine yesterday from my local CVS. A mild headache developed after a couple of hours and I went to bed around 8pm feeling very tired but was unable to sleep. By 11pm I had a fever (101), chills and wild, racing thoughts. Two Tylenol PMs had no effect and I remained awake all night with throbbing pain in my lower back and joints. I forced myself out of bed at 1pm today and feel like I’ve gone several rounds with Mike Tyson but at least the fever seems to be subsiding. Hopefully the second vaccine will be uneventful but I’ll plan ahead, just in case. Having had Shingles at the age of 16 which covered my torso, scalp and spread dangerously close to my eyes, I definitely think the vaccine is worth it as I never want to experience that pain ever again."

• Josie
• May 23, 2020

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "Got the first shot early in February 2020. Slight itching at the injection site and my arm was red for about a month. Got the second shot May 2020. I woke up the next morning feeling like I was run over by a truck. Aches, fever, nausea and no appetite. The second day doing much better but still lethargic. I wish the doctor would have told me what to expect, so I could have been prepared. Someone else on this site noted they began taking Aleve soon after. Maybe that would have helped. Still better than the Shingles, though. Make sure you don't have anything planned for a few days afterwards just incase."

• Paini...
• July 21, 2020

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "All I can say is beware. I'm 55 now. I received my first Shingrix shot four days ago. Luckily I asked for it in my left non dominant arm. The nurse never suggested that. Nearly four full days later I still have arm pain. The first night pain was excruciating. I couldn't even wash my hair or raise my arm. I've taken Aleve every day since. I take it more than once a day because of the severe arm pain and also headaches and fevers. I have been sleeping ten plus hours per night and feel a bit dizzy . Thank goodness I didn't have a trip planned or work . The shot ruined my entire weekend. If you are getting this vaccine don't plan any trip or driving for at least five days after it. I wish someone would have warned me of these side effects instead of giving me a handout after I was already vaccinated. I've had Shingles about 30 yrs ago and that is awful though so I was brave to get through this drama. I may have to rethink shot number two though. I felt that miserable"

• Alano
• November 16, 2019

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "I'm a retired M.D. After Shingrix I got side effects of generalized itching rash 2 days after the booster shot and it lasted 3 weeks. I have had shingles once before. I would take my chances on shingles rather than going through that again."

• Blackie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 6, 2019

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "Shingrix needs to be more upfront about the side effects. Perhaps the FDA should review the information brochure and tainted results. I am 62 and received the second shot on 08/06/2019. I thought I was going to die last night! My blood pressure dropped to 72/39 after experiencing extreme dizziness, loss of appetite, chills, not to mention the expected soreness. In my opinion, Shingrix should be administered with a routine night in the hospital."

• Realp...
• March 10, 2020

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "8/27/19 I took 2nd Shingrix vaccine. 6 days later extreme reaction persisting until today. For 7 months have not been able to work and don’t have stamina for simple activity. Prior to vaccine I was strong and active. Six days after vaccine in one-on-one exercise class, my muscles collapsed and I was unable to support my body. Trainer assisted me but I threw out my knee and was unable to walk. Next few months muscle aches and weakness travelled all over my body. Spine was thrown out of alignment. MRI revealed new herniated disk causing excruciating pain in legs and inability to walk more than 100 feet. Even after washing dishes, I had to rest for an hour. My body gets cold when I do minimal exercise, instead of warming up. My hearing has suffered. I saw 8 doctors and took 50 blood tests, and heart test. Based on above, I am perfectly healthy. The doctors have no idea what can be done. I contacted Glaxo, maker of vaccine and CDC for help. Glaxo did not contact me but my doctors."

• Zoolo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2020

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "I received the first dose on Shingrix in February on a Friday at around 11am and spiked a 102 fever 12 hours later with chills and sweats. That said, I slept through the night and my fever was gone by breakfast. For the second dose 4 months later, I was not able to schedule on a Friday so took Tylenol immediately after receiving, and then again after dinner. The injection site was much more painful than for the first, so I wondered if the second dose would hit harder. While my fever only reached 101, it lasted throughout the night and kept me from sleeping, with aches rather than chills and sweats. Temp was finally normal 97 at 9am. Unlike with the first dose, I developed a dry cough that lasted through the following day (in these covid times I was glad to feel it disappear.)"

• Annie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2020

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "Worst injection reactions ever. Shot 1 Shingrix Area of the injection was so painful it caused a discoloration and huge hive like red area that grew below the injection area. Could not move the arm due to extreme pain for 4 days. The red discoloration changed to a darker color in 3 days and stayed for 1.5 weeks Fever of 102 for 1 one day, 100 for one day 2 with uncontrollable chills Arm gave off heat but could not be touched due to pain Shot 2 Shingrix Received 3.5 months after first shot. Pain was not as intense but still painful (and I have a high tolerance to pain) the day after the second shot a huge red welt showed up that was about 2.5 inch in circumference about 1 inch below the injection site. The welt gave off heat and was painful. Later in the day small hives started to show up on my wrists. These welts were very itchy. I am using ice to try to ease the itchiness. This is the worst medication ever. Who knows how long this will last but I am very mad I did this second shot."

• KEM
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2020

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "Had second Shingrix shot in late February. Within 12 hours I had joint pain and flu symptoms. I was expecting these, but I still have terrible joint pain all of these weeks later. It's hard to get out of bed each day the pain is so intense. Pain relievers don't help much. I'm miserable."

• Hunter
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2019

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "This is so bad it is scaring me from taking the second shot. It's been three weeks tomorrow and I still feel horrible. I was so dizzy I almost fell in the shower the day after and that went on for a good week. I could not sleep for two nights due to arm pain. I have also had chills and fever, pounding headaches and nightmares. One night last week I suddenly felt like I was suffocating. I am still so fatigued I cannot stand more than a few minutes at a time without feeling like I am going to collapse. I also get shooting pains all the way down into my wrist, back and collar bone. I am afraid I will never feel better. I have never had a reaction to any vaccine before."

• Virgi...
• August 19, 2020

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "I had my first Shingrix dose Morning of 8/14 that night I had very sore arm to move or touch, severe abdomen pain and low grade fever. 8/15 the same symptoms and a very hot arm to the touch. Morning 8/16 rash appeared on arm and so painful to the touch and arm very feverish. 8/17 the rash more than doubled and cluster blisters start to appear and stiff sore shoulder and neck. 8/18 rash spread from elbow to shoulder now looking purple where it originally started I went back to drs office they put me on cephalexin incase its an infection, 8/19 new cluster blisters on back of shoulder and still burning sensations under skin with feverish heat. I read it can't be shingles but it feels like and looks like it only it started at the injection site and is spreading to my spine"

• Natalie...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 5, 2019

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "Active 69-y/o until I got the Shingrix shot a week ago. Pain, redness and swelling at the injection site for 3-4 days. I can deal with that, but I've had progressively worse joint pain ever since. Shoulder, elbow, wrists, knees and HIPS! Ouch! NEVER had joint pain at all before. Anyone else had these symptoms? Do they ever go away? Truly debilitating side effects and I'm truly disgusted."

• CLano
• August 9, 2020

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "Took first, (and last) vaccination on Friday 8/8/20 at around 1:30. All was fine until Saturday morning ~2am. Woke up chilling shaking with fever. Suffered through the night and all day Saturday felt like death. Body aches, fever, fatigue. Had a diet of extra strength Tylenol and Ibuprofen. BTW, the ibuprofen seemed to work best for me. Woke up some time early morning Sunday, aches gone, fever gone, still pretty fatigued. Arm feels like it’s been run over by a truck. Just know that you could be out for a couple of days after this vaccine. I have a friend who except for a sore arm was unaffected. God Bless!"

• Cindy
• March 3, 2020

Shingrix (zoster vaccine, recombinant) "I had the first shingles vaccine last week. Shot hurt, I felt some mild flu like symptoms. The worst issue was my arm swelled and was extraordinarily painful for about five days. I showed my husband the difference in size and my shoulders – the one I got the shot and versus the other. He said I looked deformed and called me Popeye it was just awful lol! that was how bad it swelled. It was so painful just brushing a shirt against it was exceedingly painful. It’s been a week and my arm is almost better but now I’m getting incredible headaches in the morning and in the evening I’ve never had them before and they don’t seem to be getting any better. I’m really lightheaded as well. Admittedly I’m super nervous about getting the next vaccine"