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Sepia

Main Ingredients:   Sepia (AKA: Sepia Officinalis, Cuttlefish)

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Sepia, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 8.3% 75% 8.3% 8.3%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 8.3% 75% 8.3% 8.3%
Blood Pressure 0% 8.3% 91.7% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 83.3% 8.3% 8.3%
Confidence 0% 25% 50% 16.7% 8.3%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 8.3% 83.3% 8.3% 0%
Digestion 8.3% 8.3% 75% 0% 8.3%
Emotional Well-being 16.7% 16.7% 33.3% 25% 8.3%
Energy 8.3% 8.3% 66.7% 16.7% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 16.7% 66.7% 8.3% 8.3%
Mental Clarity 8.3% 8.3% 58.3% 16.7% 8.3%
Pain 16.7% 0% 75% 0% 8.3%
Patience 0% 16.7% 58.3% 16.7% 8.3%
Sexual Health 16.7% 0% 66.7% 16.7% 0%
Skin Complexion 8.3% 16.7% 58.3% 8.3% 8.3%
Sleep 16.7% 41.7% 33.3% 8.3% 0%
Stress Level 25% 0% 33.3% 33.3% 8.3%
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Commonly Reported Sepia Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Allergic Reaction 71.4% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 0%
Anxiety 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Breast Tenderness 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Burning Sensation 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Chest Heaviness / Pressure 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Confusion 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Depression 77.8% 22.2% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 90.9% 9.1% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 83.3% 16.7% 0% 0% 0%
Feeling of Warmth 33.3% 0% 33.3% 0% 33.3%
Gas 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 91.7% 0% 8.3% 0% 0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Increased Urination 33.3% 0% 33.3% 33.3% 0%
Insomnia 77.8% 22.2% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Redness 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Skin Atrophy 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Stinging Sensation 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Tingling Sensations 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0% 33.3%
Unusual Taste in Mouth 0% 33.3% 0% 66.7% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Sepia Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Change in Skin Coloring 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Constipation 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Depression 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Dry Skin 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Flaky / Peeling Skin 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 66.7% 0% 0% 33.3% 0%
Reduced Libido 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 66.7% 0% 0% 0% 33.3%
Skin Inflammation 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Sepia
09 Sep 2013 Please help! I have had a continuouse feeling of having to bare down, pressure between my legs since taking sepia, this is driving me mad!
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29 Aug 2013 Got information from a book. Not sure if it is helping with possible hormone imbalance and vaginitis.
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05 May 2013 SEVERE BACKACHE PAIN IN MY LEFT UPPER NECK SHOULDER AREA CONSTIPATION
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11 Dec 2012 started it 24 hours ago and woke up this morning with severe face swelling and swollen eyelids and red coloured skin. trhought i had had a stroke in the night. area around mouth swollen.
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26 Oct 2011 I am just wondering if Sepia is compatible with Eltroxin?
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