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Garlic

Main Ingredients: Garlic (AKA: Allium Sativum L.)

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Satisfaction

6.3

6.5 Effectiveness

1.9 Side Effects

5.4 Holistic Benefits

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Common Uses:

High blood pressure;
High cholesterol;
Coronary heart disease;
Heart attack;
Atherosclerosis;
Colon cancer;
Rectal cancer;
Stomach cancer;
Breast cancer;
Prostate cancer;
Lung cancer:
Prostate cancer;
Bladder cancer;
Enlarged prostate;
Diabetes;
Osteoarthritis;
Hayfever (allergic rhinitis);
Traveler's diarrhea;
High blood pressure late in pregnancy (pre-eclampsia);
Cold and flu;
Building the immune system;
Preventing tick bites;
Preventing and treating bacterial and fungal infections;
Fever;
Coughs;
Headache;
Stomach ache;
Sinus congestion;
Gout;
Rheumatism;
Hemorrhoids;
Asthma;
Bronchitis;
Shortness of breath;
Low blood pressure;
Low blood sugar;
High blood sugar;
Snakebites;
Fighting stress and fatigue;
Maintaining healthy liver function

Off Label Uses:

Ringworm;
Jock itch;
Athlete’s foot;
Food poisoning

Side Effects:
Bad breath;
Burning sensation in the mouth or stomach;
Heartburn;
Gas;
Nausea;
Vomiting;
Body odor;
Diarrhea;
Increased risk of bleeding;
Skin burn if used topically

Cautions / Warnings:

Consult with a doctor before taking if pregnant or breast-feeding; Use with caution if you have a gastrointestinal problem, a bleeding disorder, or have just had or plan to have surgery. Possibly unsafe for children when taken orally in large doses.

Drug Interactions:
Isoniazid;
Medications used for HIV/AIDS;
Saquinavir (Fortovase, Invirase);
Birth control pills;
Cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune);
Medications that slow blood clotting;
Warfarin

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Zocor	7.63	5.59	1.97	30
Crestor	6.84	5.09	2.79	44
Lovastatin	6.62	4.5	2.5	21
Garlic	6.29	4.36	1.31	7
Simvastatin	6.16	4.38	2.71	83
Lipitor	5.65	4.26	4.19	136

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High Cholesterol

Bacterial Infection (Antibiotic)

Colds

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Garlic, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	95.7%	4.3%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	4.3%	4.3%	91.3%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	8.7%	8.7%	69.6%	13%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	91.3%	8.7%	0%
Confidence	4.3%	4.3%	91.3%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	8.7%	91.3%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	4.3%	82.6%	13%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	8.7%	91.3%	0%	0%
Energy	8.7%	0%	78.3%	4.3%	8.7%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	95.7%	4.3%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	8.7%	87%	4.3%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	82.6%	17.4%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	95.7%	4.3%	0%
Sexual Health	4.3%	4.3%	91.3%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	82.6%	17.4%	0%
Sleep	0%	8.7%	87%	4.3%	0%
Stress Level	0%	8.7%	82.6%	8.7%	0%

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Commonly Reported Garlic Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Diarrhea	93.8%	6.2%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	91.3%	8.7%	0%	0%	0%
Vomiting	92.9%	7.1%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Garlic Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Elevated Blood Sugar	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Garlic

Since taking Garlic Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Auto Accident

3.4%

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User Comments about Garlic

26 Sep 2010	Garlic is good- really a miracle food if you use it correctly. —Posted by Gbreath Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
03 Aug 2010	I am taking this because someone told me it is good for me. I feel a little better but not dramatically. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
03 Aug 2010	I began taking this for the numerous health benefits I've been hearing about. I haven't been taking it long enough to notice much change, but I am particularly interested in seeing if it really helps with hair loss. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
16 Jul 2010	Good for you, but raises my BP. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
08 Jul 2010	I like the taste and the antibacterial effects of garlic, but the way it raises my blood pressure is unbelievable! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use

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