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WelChol

Phentermine

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4.3
-1.4  Effectiveness
5.7  Side Effects
2.2  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 12 WelChol side effects and 1 WelChol benefit.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking WelChol, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 20% 20% 60% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 40% 60% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 40% 60% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 20% 20% 60% 0% 0%
Energy 20% 40% 40% 0% 0%
Eyesight 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 40% 60% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 40% 60% 0% 0%
Pain 40% 0% 60% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 40% 60% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 20% 80% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 20% 20% 40% 0% 20%
Stress Level 20% 20% 60% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported WelChol Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Bloating 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Constipation 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 60% 20% 0% 0% 20%
Gas 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Headache 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Insomnia 60% 20% 0% 0% 20%
Muscle / Joint Pain 60% 0% 0% 0% 40%
Nausea 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported WelChol Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Concentration / Focus Problems 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Diabetes 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Discolored Urine 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Elevated Blood Sugar 50% 25% 25% 0% 0%
Nerve Pain / Damage 60% 20% 0% 0% 20%
Reduced Libido 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Rhabdomyolysis (breakdown of muscle fibers) 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
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User Comments about WelChol
26 Oct 2013 extreme fatigue and joint and muscle pain that has worsened
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31 Jul 2009 works well, however has many side effects for me.
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12 Mar 2009 Don't like the pill size
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