User Reviews for Gardasil (PF) intramuscular

I just got the first shot yesterday, and I do not plan on getting the other 2 shots. I originally just went in for a pap smear and my doctor asked if I was "interested" in Gardasil...I replied yes (I was vaguely thinking about it but didn't really want it), not knowing she meant interested in getting it right then. I had thought about it but wanted to do more research first, but next thing you know she says "ok ready for your shot?" I was already bewildered after my first pap smear and so did not refuse. Now I wish I had said no because I've done research now and it just doesn't seem like there is enough info out there to establish that this drug is safe or has any long-term effectiveness, and I'm reading about all of these horrible side-effects...I am concerned about people saying they've missed periods, could this drug make women sterile?Read More Read Less

After reading patient reviews, I was anxious about possible side effects. Talked to my doctor, she still highly recommended it. I got the first shot yesterday and fainted immediately after the injection, likely due to anxiety. No pain, swelling or itching at site of injection. Feel just fine today. I plan on getting the remaining shots.

My daugther was 1 month before her 17 b-day for her first shot. She hadn't stasted her period as of that time. The day after her first shot she did. Her doctor said it was just a odd ball thing and not to worry. She hasn't had a period since it's almost been a year. Has anyone heard of this problem?

I started the treatment in January of 08. Got the last shot in July 08. I have had absolutely no problems or side effects. The only complaint would be burning and soreness at the injection site, but that's it

11 yrs. old, sore arm. pain at injection site. first shot. medication rating to soon to know.

I have had all 3 shots and no serious side effects from it. I have had real messed up periods, missing on the months that I had the shots. The third shot was the worse pain out of all of them, some bruising but no swelling or serious pain.

My daughter, who is 11, completed the series with absolutely no problems. She said the first one hurt, but all shots hurt. She actually was mature enough to make sure she finished the series on time. I have also received the series at my own choosing and cost (over 26) and I had no problems. Perhaps it is the one who administers the vaccine that makes it less painful. There are only 21 reports here all with some side effects. Over 8 million or so have had the vaccine now and the RX info has not really changed. Your daughters would probably pass out if they had to have a colposcopy. They may avoid that now by having received Gardasil.Read More Read Less

I am 21 years old, received my first injection april 25 of this year, shot didn't even hurt, arm ended up sore for a day or two but not even as bad as a tenus shot. received second injection june 27, shot felt a little more like a tenus shot and my arm was sore for maybe 3 to 4 days.. so other than sore muscle i havent had any side effects whatsoever.. I wont need my third injection til october but am not a little scared because of so many people feeling sick.. but if its just going to give me a sick day and make my risk of cancer a lot less.. i think it just may be worth it.Read More Read Less

I got my 1st dose on May 23, 2008 along with the Depo-Provera birth control shot. I've been having so many differ side effects that I'm going crazy. Nervousness,fatigue,headaches,hair loss,no appetite,depression,mood swings... Please look into it before you get the shot

Just got my 3rd shot yesterday. As far as I can tell, I haven't had any adverse reactions to it besides soreness and a bruise once at the injection site.

My 19 year old daughter had the first 2 injections with no reaction other than soreness at the injection site. Yesterday she had the third injection. She developed extreme headache, fatigue, dizziness, fever to 101, and this morning passed out. The headache is persistent despite ES Tylenol q4h and Aleve q8h. Had I researched this immunization and read these reviews prior to the injections we probably would have opted not to get it. I urge everyone contemplating this immunization to please research it thoroughly. I'm not sure how you can rate the effectiveness of this medication...Read More Read Less

Why do people continue to receive this drug with all the severe reactions going on? There have been 11 deaths already associated with this vaccine. And reading all the adverse reactions on this board really makes me wonder why the drug companies & the FDA is hiding this?

My 16 yr old daughter has been sick ever since she recvd her 1st dose of this vaccination 1-1/2 mo ago. She has fainted several times, VERY fatigued (sleeps 12-16 hrs/day), dehydrated, headaches, vomiting, numbness in hands, joint pain, hair loss, and low Corisol Level. She has been to the Doctor several times and hospitalized once. We have chosen not to continue this vaccination for either of our daughters. It is not worth risking their lives. We keep wondering what the long term affects are. Some of these symptoms follow other diseases such as MS.Read More Read Less

My 23 yr old daughter just had her 3rd shot-broke out in a rash on arms 3 days later and legs,generally not feeling well for 2 weeks now- muscle ache, joint pain, nausea - no vomiting, pain in the palms of her hands for 2 days and a severe headache that just lasted 4 days. Has been to the ER twice- all tests normal - blood and MRI. She did not have adverse reaction to the first two shots. This is scary. I wish we had researched this more.

Received 1st vaccine and didn't have any major problems. Kind of feels like a Tetanus shot. Other than mild soreness, no side effects. Worth the pain if it prevents cancer.

I am writing this for my neice who is 12. After the 1st shot, she has had stomach pain, vomited twice and severe headaches. We took her to the emergency room, doctor said it was a virus. She is due too have her 2nd shot in a week. Last week we have noticed severe hair loss. We are trying too get an appointment for the Doctor. She is normally a very healthy child. The hair loss is really upsetting us. It has come out by the roots in handfuls.

i recieved the first shot on march 5,2008 the next day i vomited and was dizzy and could not hold a conversation was very confused. went to the hospital they ran test and was not sure what happened a month later i was diagnosed with absent seizures. i dont recommend this shgot to any one with out looking into all the lawers that are trying to put to gether law suits over 4600 people reported adverse effects and that was last year.

I had the first two shots and did fine. The pain at the injection site was minimal. I had the third shot on thursday, and a few minutes later my arms started to go numb. I was already driving on my way home. My hands became so numb that I couldn't even hold the steering wheel, and my whole body was shaking so badly. Then severe dizziness set in, and increasing difficulty swallowing and breathing. I barely made it to the emergency room fast enough. When I got there it took me three attempts to grab my cell phone to call my mom. The doctors at the ER gave me steroids to keep my throat open, and lots of antihistamines in an IV. Yesterday I was still dizzy, and got another numb sensation in my hands, and my muscles in my legs were really sore and I had a fever. Still had some difficulty swallowing. I have never had a bad reaction to any medication ever in my entire life. Read More Read Less

I had my first shot of Gardasil about a month and a half ago. I didnt experience any flu like symptoms, but i havent had my period yet? I'm not on birth control, nor am i sexually active... anyone else have this happen? I'm going to call the doctor in the morning.

A few weeks after recieving the second shot, I came down with severe, Flu like symptoms with a 102 degree fever, to the point I had to go to the emergency room. I'm not sure if this is related to the shot, however I do know that after recieving the first shot, I missed my period. I thought it was due to missing a birth control dose, and my doctor and nurse both agreed. However, after recieving the second shot, I missed my period again- this time with no miss birth control doses. Has anyone missed their periods?Read More Read Less