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Kapoor
User Ratings:
5.8
Effectiveness
1.7
Side Effects
5.8
Holistic Benefits
kapoor really works well for cold adn stuffy nose...i really love it
Lyrica
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Effectiveness
7.5
Side Effects
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Lyrica is ok for treating anxiety conditions like GAD. It works well but the confusion/dizziness at dosage above 300mg per day can be a problem. It does not have many gastrointestinal side effects but I find that it irritates a long term gastritis problem of mine. Lyrica is a good alternative for those who cant tolerate conventional antidepressants or those who would like to avoid the use of benzodiazipines. Lyrica does have withdrawal symptoms on stopping (so I have read) but they are not a... View full comment
Lipitor
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4.5
Effectiveness
5.2
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3.7
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Developed Parkinson's after 4 yrs of Lipitor therapy for "primary prevention". No fly Hx of neurodegenerative ds; no fly hx of cardiovascular ds. Just mildly elevated TC. Am aware of others who feel Parkinson's due to lipitor, and 2 who feel ALS due to lipitor. Cholesterol necesary for synaptogenesis in brain; brain makes its own cholesterol via same pathway statins interrupt--thus depriving brain of the fat it needs. Dr. Xuemei Huang UNC Chapel Hill ahs proposed clinical trial... View full comment
Urised
User Ratings:
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Effectiveness
4.7
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7.7
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A part from the sudden change in urine color which is scary at first, the medication was OK for me.
Iron
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3.6
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6.4
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I had to take this drug for 2 months before feeling its effects, nevertheless it is an efficient drug.
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Effectiveness
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Activella
User Ratings:
8
Effectiveness
3.6
Side Effects
7.6
Holistic Benefits
Started taking this primarily because migraines were out of control (2+/week lasting 1-3 days) and their intensity seemed to covary with night sweat severity. Gynecologist agreed that migraines might be due to low estrogen. Within 3 weeks--Stopped 90% of the migraines and reduced the intensity of those that remained. Night sweats stopped completely. Unexpected benefits were much better sleep and moderately improved mental clarity.
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