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Topamax
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6.5
Effectiveness
7
Side Effects
5.9
Holistic Benefits
I have used Topamax for almost four years and I am very satisfied with the way that it helped my headaches (both daily and migraines). However, it has caused severe memory and concentration problems. I don't feel as if I can join in intellectual discussions anymore (I went to Harvard) and I am very forgetful. I'm now switching to Lamictal in the hopes that I'll get my brain back. This is a great drug if you don't lose your mind. I would for sure give it a try.
Prozac
User Ratings:
4.8
Effectiveness
5.9
Side Effects
5.9
Holistic Benefits
As far as I'm concerned, Prozac is the best drug created by medical science. For those of us with brain disorders like depression, OCD and anxiety, this med is a miracle. It would be impossible for me to fully describe the beneficial effects I've gotten from Prozac on this website. My life is unbelievably, overwhelmingly better because of fluoxetine. I'll take it every day for the rest of my life.
Lantus
User Ratings:
5.2
Effectiveness
5.9
Side Effects
4.9
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Since being on Lantus, I've noticed an increase in arthritic pain and swelling of the knee joints. Some days it's difficult for me to walk I'm in so much pain. My finger joints are now inflammed and adding to the pain I'm already in. I've also gained weight and that angers me after I worked so hard to lose the weight. Lantus does keep my sugars at a normal level but at this point, because of all the pain I'm in, I need to discuss other options with my endocrinologist. My quality of life is... View full comment
Lisinopril
User Ratings:
5.7
Effectiveness
4.3
Side Effects
5.7
Holistic Benefits
i dont like taking pills. what bothers me about this pill is that it is very very very small. i only take it because it works for me and because my doctor tells me i have to. i feel like if i dont take it i will increase my risk of having a heart attack
Mirena
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6.7
Effectiveness
5.7
Side Effects
5.9
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I have endometriosis and we tried several different birth control pills before my doctor recommended the Mirena device to me. It was very expensive (of course my insurance doesnt cover the device) and it was very painful when she put it in. I had irregular bleeding for the three months that I had it in me and I experienced some of the most painful cramps I had ever had in my life. I could only stand three months of it and I had to have her remove it. It was a waste of 800.00 for me.
Augmentin
User Ratings:
7.7
Effectiveness
3.4
Side Effects
6.4
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Takes my colds away. I have been taking it since I was younger.
Lipitor
User Ratings:
4.5
Effectiveness
5.2
Side Effects
3.7
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One month after quitting smoking I suffered a fairly severe asthma attack and 3 episodes of migraine aura around 11 am daily (always had allergic rhinitis ,classic migraine which for the past 20 years or so no longer includes headache, just aura, and various food additive allergies), followed by a mild stroke causing temporary paresis of right leg from knee to foot. I also have high blood pressure, and extreme white coat bp increase. Normal levels of cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose.... View full comment
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