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Inderal
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6.3
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Inderal lowered my blood pressure and had mild side effects.
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Blenoxane
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This drug was helpful as palliative treatment of warts, but it has side effects on the respiratory system.
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Methotrexate
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Certainly revolutionised the way I feel and has helped a lot. I used to struggle to walk 300 yards now I can go for miles (not so good the next day however!!)
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Ambien
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Ambien works better for me than any other insomnia medication I've tried. The downside is that it can make me drowsy when I wake up.
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Zicam
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Comparable to Theraflu. The type of packaging mine came in was very convenient. Each application came wrapped in a plastic spoon and could be taken with you at work in necessary. It can be mixed with any drink and doesn't need to be warmed, which I liked a lot. However, you only get like 6 packets and you are paying more than you would be for other brands. Additionally, the packet says the taste is "virtually tasteless"..it's not! But overall, it is very good for colds and flu-is... View full comment
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Amitriptyline
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I have been taking this medicine for 2 years, for migraines, and I am now starting to really see problems. I have gotten to the point now that I am lossing my short term memory, even important events! Which makes me terribly afraid. Urinating is difficult as well. I am also very irritable. Another thing is blurred vision. I am seeing my doctor this afternoon to discuss other options.
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Chantix
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Taking this drug made me very ill, after 5 weeks of taking it with no apparent side effects and being pleased to have given up smoking I suddenly started to find my legs shaky, in the next 6 weeks the side effects increased, I experienced severe panic attacks, constant shaking and muscle spasms, muscle weakness, pain in my joints and heart palpatations, to name only a few. At this point I had started smoking again throught the stress, I know smoke double what I used to. Finally I was admitted... View full comment
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