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Potassium
User Ratings:
8
Effectiveness
1.4
Side Effects
7
Holistic Benefits
I have been takign potassium for over coupel of years now. I had four strokes, a hip replacement, a mechanical valve inserted, and 3-4 degree breast cancer.
Green Tea
User Ratings:
5.7
Effectiveness
1.4
Side Effects
5.3
Holistic Benefits
Green tea is not a medication but rather a supplement to a healthy lifestyle. I fully recommend it for those who desire a drink alternative for health. You feel refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to being anew when drinking green tea.
Kariva
User Ratings:
4.9
Effectiveness
5.2
Side Effects
5.2
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I went to my primary care physician today because I've been experiencing extreme fatigue and headaches for some months now. Had a bout of Epstein Barr last summer so assumed I was still fighting the infection or possibly something else was amiss with my health. Dr. suggested my continual tension headaches might be related to the birth control pill and after doing some Internet research on Kariva the symptoms sound exactly like mine. I have a very hard time waking up in the morning - feel l... View full comment
Cymbalta
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3.7
Effectiveness
7.1
Side Effects
5.3
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I have fibromyalgia and was very hopeful while taking this medicaiton but to tell you the truth my life was a living hell. I found myself in a deep dark place I had never been before, I think if it wasn't for my faith I don't know what this medication would have caused me to do. Please have all doctors watch there patients very carefully! I am a 48 yr. old women and I had these side effects not a young person like your ads warn. I have taken very mild anti depressants for pms with no serio... View full comment
Benadryl
User Ratings:
7.2
Effectiveness
3.8
Side Effects
6.3
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I was on so many medications, it is difficult to differentiate which medication was causing what side effect. The psychiatrist at the residential treatment center put me on the benadryl because I was unable to sleep more than 2 hours per night. The trazadone was not helping me sleep either. The doctor was baffled as to how I was able to stay awake for all those hours when most of the medications I was taking had sleepiness as a side effect. I was taking trazadone, abilify, prozac, benadryl, d... View full comment
Carbimazole
User Ratings:
2.9
Effectiveness
6.2
Side Effects
3.9
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i am a 47 year old female and was prescribed 30mg carbimazole twice daily for hyperthyroidism. after 2 months, i came out in an itchy welt like rash all over my torso and neck. the dr took me off this medication immediately and put me on propylthiourocil (try pronouncing it) have been on this for a month now and no side effects so far.
Pristiq
User Ratings:
4
Effectiveness
7
Side Effects
5.4
Holistic Benefits
Been suffering from major depression, ptsd, dissociation and anxiety for many years. Have tried many A/Ds over the years and to my relief and amazement, pristiq 100mg has improved my mood and reduced my anxiety significantly. At first, it made me feel sort of wired and extremely thirsty. Also was having very vivid and weird dreams for about a week. My appetite also increased greatly, which was a concern, but that subsided after about a month and now it seems to be curbing my appetite, sligh... View full comment
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