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4.5  Effectiveness
7.2  Side Effects
6  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 13 Olmetec side effects and 5 Olmetec benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Olmetec, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 1.1% 6.9% 78.2% 11.5% 2.3%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 10.3% 69% 19.5% 1.1%
Blood Pressure 12.6% 34.5% 32.2% 11.5% 9.2%
Breathing 1.1% 8% 78.2% 9.2% 3.4%
Confidence 0% 4.6% 80.5% 12.6% 2.3%
Coordination/Motor Skills 4.6% 1.1% 82.8% 9.2% 2.3%
Digestion 0% 6.9% 71.3% 16.1% 5.7%
Emotional Well-being 4.6% 4.6% 67.8% 17.2% 5.7%
Energy 5.7% 12.6% 44.8% 25.3% 11.5%
Eyesight 0% 6.9% 73.6% 18.4% 1.1%
Memory 2.3% 5.7% 67.8% 20.7% 3.4%
Mental Clarity 3.4% 4.6% 64.4% 26.4% 1.1%
Pain 3.4% 8% 64.4% 14.9% 9.2%
Patience 0% 9.2% 70.1% 16.1% 4.6%
Sexual Health 0% 5.7% 71.3% 17.2% 5.7%
Skin Complexion 0% 1.1% 95.4% 3.4% 0%
Sleep 2.3% 16.1% 55.2% 17.2% 9.2%
Stress Level 2.3% 5.7% 71.3% 13.8% 6.9%
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Commonly Reported Olmetec Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 88.3% 7.8% 0% 3.9% 0%
Anxiety 72.3% 4.6% 10.8% 9.2% 3.1%
Asthma 92.2% 3.9% 3.9% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 72.3% 9.2% 16.9% 1.5% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 83.1% 6.2% 9.2% 1.5% 0%
Cold Hands and/or Feet 74% 10.4% 10.4% 3.9% 1.3%
Cold Symptoms 69.2% 12.3% 13.8% 4.6% 0%
Confusion 84.6% 7.7% 7.7% 0% 0%
Constipation 81.2% 0% 6.2% 12.5% 0%
Depression 77.8% 9.9% 3.7% 7.4% 1.2%
Diarrhea 84.6% 4.6% 4.6% 4.6% 1.5%
Dizziness 59.3% 19.8% 14.8% 4.9% 1.2%
Drowsiness 70.4% 13.6% 8.6% 6.2% 1.2%
Fatigue 49.4% 18.5% 14.8% 16% 1.2%
Fever 87.7% 6.2% 1.5% 4.6% 0%
Gas 70.8% 10.8% 4.6% 10.8% 3.1%
Headache 72.8% 12.3% 7.4% 7.4% 0%
Insomnia 63% 11.1% 13.6% 8.6% 3.7%
Irregular Heartbeat 73.8% 12.3% 4.6% 4.6% 4.6%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 55.8% 22.1% 11.7% 7.8% 2.6%
Loss of Taste 88.3% 5.2% 5.2% 1.3% 0%
Mood Swings 73.8% 10.8% 7.7% 7.7% 0%
Muscle Cramping 64.6% 13.8% 13.8% 4.6% 3.1%
Nausea 81.8% 11.7% 2.6% 2.6% 1.3%
Sensitivity to Light 87.7% 4.6% 1.5% 6.2% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 80% 1.5% 6.2% 10.8% 1.5%
Skin Rash 93.8% 6.2% 0% 0% 0%
Slow Heartbeat 90.9% 2.6% 5.2% 1.3% 0%
Stomach Ache 75.4% 12.3% 6.2% 4.6% 1.5%
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Less Commonly Reported Olmetec Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 77.9% 6.5% 10.4% 2.6% 2.6%
Change in Weight 68.8% 7.8% 11.7% 9.1% 2.6%
Cough 67.5% 20.8% 3.9% 6.5% 1.3%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 40.3% 14.3% 27.3% 18.2% 0%
Elevated Blood Sugar 92.2% 3.9% 2.6% 0% 1.3%
Fever 81.2% 12.5% 6.2% 0% 0%
Gout 92.2% 0% 3.9% 3.9% 0%
Hair Growth 93.5% 5.2% 1.3% 0% 0%
Hair Loss 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Heartburn 79.2% 10.4% 5.2% 2.6% 2.6%
Irregular Heartbeat 68.8% 25% 0% 6.2% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 55.8% 13% 15.6% 10.4% 5.2%
Reduced Libido 75% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
Seizures 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Sexual Dysfunction 87.5% 6.2% 6.2% 0% 0%
Stuffy Nose 67.5% 15.6% 6.5% 7.8% 2.6%
Swelling around the Eyes 88.3% 7.8% 1.3% 2.6% 0%
Swelling of Extremities 75% 12.5% 12.5% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Olmetec
Since taking Olmetec Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Blindness 0.2%
Fall 1.5%
Hospitalization 1%
Seizure 0.5%
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21 May 2012 Experienced a lot of ankle and joint pain around the knees.
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13 May 2012 Iv'e noticed a rappid loss in my hair since being on Olmetec. I'm a woman and wondering if anyone else as experienced this.
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14 Apr 2012 After 5 days of Olmetec 20 mg, I'm experiencing joint pain and have found it painful to walk which is my daily exercise routine!
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26 Mar 2012 worse for me is the muscle pain and joint pain
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24 Jan 2012 l have post polio syndrome, and was over working myself to a total shut down of my body, Drs thought it was heart related as my blood pressure was 180/100 and high pulse, out of breath. l was put onto a variety of blood pressure meds, none of which worked, lastly olmetec, this worked initialy but failed to keep my preeure down long term, it now ranges 128/73 to 160/89, depending on how much l exert myself, totaly unhappy with this drug, l gained excessive weight, have head aches, odeama, depression, dizzyness, blurred vission,lve desided to go off them, hope it works.
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