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Lyrica
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3.9
Effectiveness
7.5
Side Effects
5.3
Holistic Benefits
I had to stop taking lyrica cause the depression that it caused had gotten so bad that i started thinking about doing irrational things. when i wouldn't take it i was fine mentally when i did take it , i was hysterical and had thoughts of suicide.
Keppra
User Ratings:
5.9
Effectiveness
7.2
Side Effects
5.9
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I am a Dane, 31 years old, female, and been taking Keppra for about 3 months. It is the only antiepileptic drug I have been taking, and I have not been taking it with other kinds of medication. My dosis started with 500mg twice a day, for two days, and then it was lowered (due to vertigo) to 250mg twice a day. When I began to take Keppra I got dizzy, very tired during the day, even though I also got plenty of sleep, I lost many eyelashes and eyebrow hair, another sideeffect was mild dep... View full comment
Mercaptopurine
User Ratings:
2.3
Effectiveness
6.9
Side Effects
4.8
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this medication made my condition worsen, it made the symptoms of my crohn's disease worsen. The medication became toxic to my body.
Entocort EC
User Ratings:
2
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
3.1
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I have severe fatigue at times, but I don't know if that is caused by the Entocort. Probably the Crohn's is causing the fatigue. I -do- know Entocort really works well. I have tried decreasing or stopping several times over the last couple of years. Immediately I get softer/more stool that looks abnormal/mucus. Feel lousy, etc.
Calcium
User Ratings:
6.1
Effectiveness
1.4
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4.8
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I take Calcium with Vitamin D because the doctor says the Vitamin D helps the calcium to be absorbed better.
Penetrex
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I was constantly complaining about pain in my arthritis knuckles, hands and knees sister said here try this (Penetrex) my husband swears by it i said no, I have tried "Australian Dream" and it did not work and it was a rip off again she insisted that I try Penetrex next morning she inquired about my arthritis-- I said you know I forgot about my knuckles because they don't hurt !! PENETREX WORKS !! YEA!!
Geodon
User Ratings:
7.6
Effectiveness
6.8
Side Effects
7.8
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It got me out of a severe depressive episode, for which I am grateful. However, I still experience bouts of depression, often in the afternoon. So it is likely not a long term solution for me. Also, I don't like the following side effects: Feeling cold all the time, especially in hands Stronger OCD tendencies than normal Moderate paranoia and heightened OCD 2 hours before time for daily dosage Extreme drowsiness if taken in the morning instead of at night (have now been instructed to take... View full comment
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