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Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Pain Reliever and Antacid

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6.4
6.6  Effectiveness
3  Side Effects
5.2  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 2 Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Pain Reliever and Antacid side effects and 2 Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Pain Reliever and Antacid benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Pain Reliever and Antacid, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 11.1% 0% 77.8% 11.1% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 88.9% 11.1% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 88.9% 11.1% 0%
Breathing 11.1% 0% 77.8% 11.1% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 11.1% 88.9% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Energy 0% 11.1% 66.7% 22.2% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 88.9% 11.1% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 11.1% 66.7% 22.2% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 88.9% 11.1% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 88.9% 11.1% 0%
Sleep 0% 0% 88.9% 11.1% 0%
Stress Level 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Pain Reliever and Antacid Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Breathing Difficulties 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Gas 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Nausea 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Runny Nose 75% 0% 0% 25% 0%
Slow Breathing 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Watery Eyes 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Alka-Seltzer Effervescent Pain Reliever and Antacid Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Difficulty Swallowing 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Lethargy 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Numbing Sensation 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
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28 Dec 2011 This medication does not alleviate any cold symptoms except congestion. The taste is awful and causes a complete loss in appetite. Only used a few times then switched to another, better cold medicine.
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26 Feb 2010 effective
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23 Feb 2010 It helped control the cold not cure it. However it helped me sleep better and helped my congestion.
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