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I switched to Caduet to combine High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol medications I was taking. I didn't notice any side effects and it seems to have worked well treating both issues.
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Soma
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i was having alot of back muscle aches and it helped relieve the pain and helped put me to sleep.
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Micardis
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Micardis causes short term memory loss. Restless legs, blurry eyes Night urination and weight increase. Supplements cannot be taken with Micardis as they react in causing blood pressure to elevate. I have tried Multivitamins Niacin Vitamin B complex B1 B2 B6 B 12 Garlic Vitamin C Omega 3 6 9 / fish/oils Vitamin D Calcium Gingseng Glucosamine Coenzyme Q10 Gingko Bilopa Goji Berries Prunes Salt Inositol Powder Rose hip tablets Algae Cal Plus Melatonin Selenium Everytime I try something new it... View full comment
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after the second shot I was walking to the checkout when everything got white and I almost passed out. That has never happened from taking a shot. Not sure if it was the drug or me. I still would not recommend the vaccine, atleast not untill there are some more longitudinal studies on this vaccine.
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I take Benadryl D for Sinus and Allergies and on occasion, Benadryl Severe Allergy and Sinus Headache. I find that Benadryl does NOT work in hot or humid weather and my nose becomes very stuffy. For Benadryl to take FULL effect, I need to be in a very cold room around 70 degrees. Also, the effects wear off every 4 hours or so and the stuffiness in my nose increases with the intake every four hours instead of decreasing. I would appreciate a 12-hour allergy/sinus medicine that is also a nasal... View full comment
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As a physician, I've fielded numerous complaints from my patients indicating Proair was not an effective rescue inhaler. AS a result, I no longer prescribe it. Suffering from reactive airway disease (RADs) myself, I need to use an inhaler on occassion, and was given Proair recently. It just doesn't work. Period. My concern is this - how many lives have been put in jeopardy by patients desparate for relief of acute symptoms, and finding no reiief w/ the use of Proari in an emergent setting?
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helps with nasal congestion
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