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Aciclovir
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I used to have huge blisters on my lips, however ever since i started using aciclovir, i have not had any for a year, as soon as i feel a tingle, when i apply it it stops the onset of a coldsore within minutes.
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Lupron Depot
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I took Lupron Depot in 12/09 prior to hysterectomy to shrink a fibroid. Never worked and now I have developed hashimotos and continued breathng problems. I had a complete physical in 5/09 and was in excellent health except for heavy periods due to fibroid. Wish doctor had give me birth control pills instead. Do not take this drug unless you have no other options.
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Gardasil Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
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In a study of 11,813 girls receiving the Gardasil vaccine, 2 developed rheumatoid arthritis, 5 developed arthritis, 1 developed reactive arthritis, and 1 developed juvenile arthritis. In the control group of similarly-aged young girls, all of whom received placebo shots also containing aluminum , 1 recipient developed lupus and 2 developed arthritis. The slightly enhanced risk of autoimmune disease following vaccination with Gardasil certainly merits further study. I'm sorry that you'r... View full comment
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Allegra D 12 Hr
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If you can tolerate the nervousness (makes you jittery), than this product is a good for a person with allergy problems.
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Evista
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Could not take for more than 30 days. Hot flashes went from none to nearly nonstop after about 2-3 weeks of taking this med.
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Effexor XR
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Sexual side effects, constipation, severe dizziness with light sensitivity with floaters if missed a dose longer than 12 hours, expensive co-pay!!
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Hydrochlorothiazide
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For my hypertension, the doctor prescribed me hydrochlorothiazide, 1 tablet per day. But since this medication was making me feel extremely tired, he reduced the dose to 1/2 a tablet per day. I feel better, until now. Nevertheless, this medication presents some serious side effects, such as rheumatism and gout, and every 6 months I have to go to the hospital
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