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Alprazolam
User Ratings:
7.9
Effectiveness
4.3
Side Effects
7.2
Holistic Benefits
I like it becuase it helps with sleep (to aleviate anxiety to fall asleep)---but when I wake up I seem "foggy"---and have VERY BAD short term memory (in the a.m.---ie. forgetting If I feed the dogs---10minutes after feed them..so I have to leave reminders for myself to make sure I did these things.....
Robitussin Maximum Strength Cough Suppressant
User Ratings:
7.2
Effectiveness
2.7
Side Effects
6.4
Holistic Benefits
This medicine takes away the cold quickly, but really dries my nose out. I feel like I have a nasal congestion.
Yerba Mate
User Ratings:
8.3
Effectiveness
1.4
Side Effects
7.8
Holistic Benefits
Good morning energy.
Mint
User Ratings:
7.5
Effectiveness
1.4
Side Effects
6.4
Holistic Benefits
I normally chew on mint leaves, or have mint tea to soothe my stomach when I've had a heavy meal. It results in the release of gas or emptying of the bowels. I normally feel extremely drowsy after and have a mild headache. I feel extremely sleepy and lethargic the entire day, but the relief for the stomach is worth it.
Microgestin
User Ratings:
6
Effectiveness
5.3
Side Effects
5.7
Holistic Benefits
When I switched to Microgestin I started getting extreme dry mouth, especially at night time when laying down. I will wake up in the middle of the night and my mouth/gums will be completely dry to the point where I can't make my own saliva. Also, I've gained a lot of weight since taking it. About 10 lbs which doesn't seem to be easy to lose. I work out a few days a week and eat pretty healthy like more veggies and less meat. My mood swings were worse when I first started taking it but now I s... View full comment
Robitussin A-C Syrup
User Ratings:
7.6
Effectiveness
1.5
Side Effects
5.7
Holistic Benefits
As soon as I start to think im developing a cough my mom always gives me Robitussin. I like how it gives me good results after a few times of taking the medicine. The flavor is the only thing I dislike about it but rather than that I like this cough syrup the best !
Methylprednisolone
User Ratings:
3.9
Effectiveness
7.6
Side Effects
5.5
Holistic Benefits
I went to the doctor tor congestion and he gave me this steroid for the first time. I took the first 6-4mg of a 6 day plan and stopped after the first dose because at first I was wired so high, I couldn't sleep or stop talking! The next day my heart was racing and I started to hear music and talking that was not there. Then later that night I started seeing things that were not there! Horrible and very scarey. I have no history of mental illness or anything near this dramatic in my health. I... View full comment
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