Regadenoson and Pain: What Users Say

• Sca...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2020

For Diagnosis and Investigation "My Dr. ordered this for pre-op testing. I had never heard of it, so I explored it online. After reading the side effects and patient testimonials, I was petrified to have it done! I just thought I was going to die. I had the test this morning. After the injection, I waited for all of the side effects to hit! Very minimal. Mild shortness of breath. Slight headache and some shoulder pain. I realize everyone is different, but if your Dr. orders this for you, it's not as bad as you're going to imagine it to be. I should also say I have a panic disorder. My body overreacts to anything out of the norm."

• Ang...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 3, 2019

For Diagnosis and Investigation "When the Lexiscan was injected in the IV on Oct. 1, 2019, immediately the adverse reactions started with shortness of breath, nausea, headache, tightness, jaw pain, and stiffness, as well as dizziness. Upon rising up, a nitro was administered, but still could not eat anything afterward, but did intake liquids (Sprite) to help nausea. This was definitely a cakewalk compared to 2018, which the Lexiscan helped indicate my 95% blockage. I think if Lexiscan helps any cardiologist save a life, then the minor adverse reactions are worth it."

• Soa...
• November 12, 2020

For Diagnosis and Investigation "I was injected with the Cardioli te first, waited approximately 30 minutes, pictures taken, and then injected with the Lexiscan for the stress test. I became extremely sick after leaving the exam room. My thighs were in cramps, pain in my left arm, and vomiting. Took hours for it to wear off. Was I allergic to medicine?"