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Coartem

Artemether + Lumefantrine

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8.2  Effectiveness
4.5  Side Effects
6.7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 5 Coartem side effects and 4 Coartem benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Coartem, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 18.2% 63.6% 9.1% 9.1%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 9.1% 72.7% 18.2% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 9.1% 9.1% 72.7% 9.1% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 81.8% 18.2% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 18.2% 72.7% 9.1% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 90.9% 9.1% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 63.6% 36.4% 0%
Energy 0% 18.2% 72.7% 9.1% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 9.1% 0% 72.7% 18.2% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 81.8% 18.2% 0%
Pain 0% 18.2% 54.5% 18.2% 9.1%
Patience 0% 0% 81.8% 18.2% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 9.1% 63.6% 9.1% 18.2%
Stress Level 0% 9.1% 63.6% 27.3% 0%
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Commonly Reported Coartem Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 81.8% 18.2% 0% 0% 0%
Allergic Reaction 72.7% 18.2% 0% 9.1% 0%
Appetite Loss 81.8% 18.2% 0% 0% 0%
Coordination / Balance Problems 81.8% 18.2% 0% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 81.8% 18.2% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 63.6% 18.2% 18.2% 0% 0%
Fatigue 45.5% 36.4% 9.1% 0% 9.1%
Headache 45.5% 36.4% 18.2% 0% 0%
Increased Urination 81.8% 18.2% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 72.7% 18.2% 9.1% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Vomiting 81.8% 18.2% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Coartem Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Blurred Vision 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Chills 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Discolored Urine 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Fever 72.7% 9.1% 18.2% 0% 0%
Jaundice 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Reduced Libido 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Coartem
04 Jul 2010 This is an efficient drug, but it is expensive.
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04 Jul 2010 This drug relieved my from my muscle and joint pains, but did nor really cured me. I had to see the doctor for another prescription.
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27 Jun 2010 Efficient drug to treat Malaria
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27 Jun 2010 It is an efficient drug for Malaria, but it creates fatigue.
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27 Jun 2010 It treats Malaria, but it has negative side effects.
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