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Acai
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Acai berry is a great supplement to a healthy diet and exercise. It will boost metabolism and give you energy and gave me no bad side effects.
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Tylenol
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I take this drug when I have a moderate headache. It does relieve the pain after an hour.
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Synthroid
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My doctor tried to raise my dosage as lab results indicated that I am not getting enough, however when she did I began to have dizzy spells, a feeling that I was being choked and a feeling that I was having heart problems. I almost went to the ER until I realized what was probably happening. When I stopped taking that dosage I began to feel better and ultimately all the symptoms went away except for not being able to control my weight. I am on the original dosage of .125. She had tried to rai... View full comment
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Microgestin
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I'm usually satisfied with Microgestin, but lately it's been inconsistent with relieving my pain and heaviness of flow. I also had irregular bleeding 2 weeks before my normal period. I'm unsure if this is normal or a problem with Microgestin, but it will be discussed with my doctor.
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Chantix
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Chantx helped me quit smoking for 2 weeks. I had to quit taking it due to me getting a rash all over my body. that was 2 months ago, and i still have the rash. The doctors dont seem to know how to get rid of it. Does chantix work, i think so. I think i would still be smoke free if i could have continued it. Its one of those things where it works for some, but not for others. Good luck yall. If you have had the rash, and it has cleared up, please email me on what worked foryou. It would be gre... View full comment
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Norvasc
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other than a few setbacks, i really don't have too much to say about the medicatiuon, doctor says take it, i take it.
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Albuterol Sulfate
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This medication helps my asthma a lot, it always helps control my asthma and breathe a lot better but i get tremors and my heart races pretty fast but besides that it works great.
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