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Avena Sativa
User Ratings:
7.2
Effectiveness
4.2
Side Effects
7.6
Holistic Benefits
For greatest effectiveness, should be prepared as an infusion. The standard preparation is about 4 oz per liter of boiling water infused for at least 4 hours. Lengthy infusion extracts a large amount of the minerals that contribute to a healthy nervous system and bone health (calcium, magnesium, etc) that you don't really get from extracts, capsules etc
Midol Cramp
User Ratings:
7.4
Effectiveness
2.8
Side Effects
6.6
Holistic Benefits
I have really bad cramps and when I take midol compared to pain reliever or pamprin It helps to the max level needed to be able to move about my day. During my period if I didn't have midol I would not be able to function for the first couple of days.
Effexor XR
User Ratings:
7.1
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
7.2
Holistic Benefits
I have been taking Effexor XR in combination with Lexapro for 5 years. Recently deciding to fast and cleanse I stopped taking both meds. Please do not stop abrubtly as I did. Follow the advice of your physician and wean off the meds. I experienced extreme withdrawls including sleeplessness, flash headaches, nausea, extreme sadness and suicidal thoughts. I am through the worst of it after 3 wks. I will not ever go back because the side effects I experienced included weight gain (40lbs), memory... View full comment
Lymecycline
User Ratings:
3.8
Effectiveness
6.6
Side Effects
4.8
Holistic Benefits
No negative effects at all, only good for treating acne rosecea. Had suffered fom this condition without knowing and seeking medical advice for two years with horrendous breakouts of spots,blisters and patches of inflamed skin. Once started on this drug condition settled really quickly and cleared within six weeks. GP prescribed drug for a few months afterwards to ensure condition had settled. I know I am likely to have further outbreaks but confident now I know what can bring it under... View full comment
Vicodin
User Ratings:
6.6
Effectiveness
5.6
Side Effects
6.4
Holistic Benefits
This was the drug of my choice when I had a SEVERE toothache. I took two at once and a friend, who is a nurse, said that 2 pills are usually enough. After a half hour, I took a third pill, lay down on the couch and fell asleep. I woke up in the middle of the night. I couldn’t feel my toothache, but I also couldn’t feel my legs either. Since I had a very mellow feeling at that time, I went back to sleep and saw a dentist the next day. Vicodin was very effective.
Losartan Potassium
User Ratings:
2.3
Effectiveness
6.7
Side Effects
4.4
Holistic Benefits
I have been taking Losartan Potassium 100/25 for three weeks and found I have extreme sweating. I feel like having cold day and night. When I see my doctor next time I am going to ask why I am sweating so much.
Advil
User Ratings:
6.3
Effectiveness
1.3
Side Effects
5.5
Holistic Benefits
Overall, my experience with Advil has been a pleasant one. Despite the aftertaste of swallowing the pill, it is effective in what it is set out to do.
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