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Sepia

Main Ingredients: Sepia (AKA: Sepia Officinalis, Cuttlefish)

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Ibuprofen	7.09	6.27	1.59	56
Advil	6.87	5.71	1.06	124
Aspirin	6.83	5.51	1.09	87
Paracetamol	6.47	5.61	1.68	55
Tylenol	6.44	5.55	1.34	255
Sepia	0	0	0	0

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Effectiveness of Sepia by Condition

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Effectiveness on "Headache"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

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

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	16.7%	66.7%	0%	16.7%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	16.7%	66.7%	0%	16.7%
Blood Pressure	0%	16.7%	83.3%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	83.3%	0%	16.7%
Confidence	0%	33.3%	33.3%	16.7%	16.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	83.3%	16.7%	0%
Digestion	0%	16.7%	66.7%	0%	16.7%
Emotional Well-being	16.7%	16.7%	33.3%	16.7%	16.7%
Energy	16.7%	0%	66.7%	16.7%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	66.7%	16.7%	16.7%
Mental Clarity	16.7%	0%	50%	16.7%	16.7%
Pain	16.7%	0%	66.7%	0%	16.7%
Patience	0%	16.7%	66.7%	0%	16.7%
Sexual Health	16.7%	0%	50%	33.3%	0%
Skin Complexion	16.7%	16.7%	50%	16.7%	0%
Sleep	33.3%	16.7%	33.3%	16.7%	0%
Stress Level	33.3%	0%	33.3%	16.7%	16.7%

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Commonly Reported Sepia Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	50%	25%	25%	0%	0%
Breast Tenderness	0%	0%	0%	0%	100%
Burning Sensation	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Chest Heaviness / Pressure	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Dehydration / Thirst	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Fatigue	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Feeling of Warmth	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing	50%	0%	0%	50%	0%
Increased Urination	50%	0%	0%	50%	0%
Insomnia	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Redness	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Skin Atrophy	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Stinging Sensation	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Tingling Sensations	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth	0%	50%	0%	50%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Sepia Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Change in Skin Coloring	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Dry Skin	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Flaky / Peeling Skin	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Reduced Libido	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Skin Inflammation	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%

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26 Oct 2011	I am just wondering if Sepia is compatible with Eltroxin? —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
24 May 2011	As said after 11 yrs since menapause and now nearly 60...had for past 6 - 8 yrs constant heat/flushes/sweats/heavy heads/pressure around breastbone(cannot tolerate a bra!) constant weeing...day & night...since starting via a new homeopath on Sepia1m 7nights to start with...then another 2 on 2 days...followed by another 2 doses...finally...after perserving with 'worse again before better'....realised heat/sweats so much more declined!!!...now on hols...been good until last few days...v humid/hot weather...starting heat/sweats again/+ awful chest/reflux pains....v intolerant again! so going to try another 2 doses today & tomorrow to see if that helps me again. —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
23 Aug 2010	I also stopped getting hirsuitism since taking sepia —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