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Lortab
User Ratings:
4.5
Effectiveness
5.7
Side Effects
5.6
Holistic Benefits
I have been taking lortab for 5 years now due to an auto accident that caused me to have a fusion done in my back. It is great at relieving pain but only very temporary maybe 2-3 hours at the most if I'm lucky. I usually have to take 2 a day and on a bad day I take 3. The only downfall I see to it is that it is habit forming and the longer you take it the more your body builds a tolerance for it and the less effective it is in helping relieve pain
Phenergan
User Ratings:
5.5
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
6.7
Holistic Benefits
phenergan was terrible. Had it only once while in the hospital and took 2 hours to resolve severe side effects despite treatment for side effects.
Diltiazem Hydrochloride
User Ratings:
5
Effectiveness
8.1
Side Effects
3
Holistic Benefits
Can fall asleep but the sleep is very restless, if at all. I'd rather be hypertensive.
Doxycycline
User Ratings:
6.3
Effectiveness
3.3
Side Effects
5.4
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Doxycycline helps to kill the bacteria that causes acne and has given me no major side effects.
Voltaren
User Ratings:
4.8
Effectiveness
2.4
Side Effects
3.8
Holistic Benefits
Good porduct overall, i have been a sufferer of chronic knee pain for 5 years now (i am 21) and voltaren has been amazing. From the first time you put it on, you will notice a sharp decrease in pain, and a slight decrease in swelling. Its really nice to be able to walk around without all the pain that comes with everyday walking
Loestrin
User Ratings:
5.6
Effectiveness
5.5
Side Effects
5.8
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Loestrin did its job of reducing discomfort of PMS symptoms but I noticed an increase in my weight and I grew a full cup size in only a few months.
Benadryl
User Ratings:
7.2
Effectiveness
3.8
Side Effects
6.3
Holistic Benefits
You should try taking a non-drowsy allergy medication during the day, such as Claritin, Zyrtec or Allegra. Save the Benadryl for the night time, before you got to bed. You could also try a decongestant that contains pseudoephedrine...it works by constricting the inflamed blood vessels in your nasal passages that is causing the congestion. Good luck.
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