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Entocort EC
User Ratings:
2
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
3.1
Holistic Benefits
I was prescribed Entocort for IBS (very loose stools) by my Gastro. I have been taking them now for almost 2 weeks with one capsule of "Align" probiotic. I have noticed absolutly no change and have discontinued its use.
Lorazepam
User Ratings:
6.2
Effectiveness
5.9
Side Effects
6.4
Holistic Benefits
I find the lorazepam relaxes me when I feel that life is out of my control and restores my respespective regarding the situatuion that caused me the stress. It helps me sleep when things will not leave my head alone but goes around and around in my head.
Advair Diskus
User Ratings:
7.8
Effectiveness
3.8
Side Effects
7.1
Holistic Benefits
I had many of the side effects listed for Advair. They started slowly until the 26 day I developed a painful red swollen tonsil...I couldn't swallow without pain. My voice was hoarse, I had feverish chills, parts of my body became numb and I was tired all the time. I started getting frequent outbreaks of herpes/shingles on my sacrum which continued weeks after use. These outbreaks sometimes occur with a hormone change (menstrual cycle etc) and with Advair use the outbreaks have now come o... View full comment
Dandelion
User Ratings:
9.3
Effectiveness
0
Side Effects
9.6
Holistic Benefits
Dandelion, as a tea works great to help digestion for me.
Kenacort
User Ratings:
7.1
Effectiveness
3.2
Side Effects
6.1
Holistic Benefits
I was told that Kenacort 80 will cause infertility in the long run... I really love the effect of the drug on my complexion and will love to continue using it. But if it's true that I run the risk of being infertile, i'll love to know now and be adviced on what to do to prevent this...
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
User Ratings:
5.9
Effectiveness
5.6
Side Effects
5.8
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I am glad that I finally found something to regulate my periods and cramps. Everything else wasn't strong enough, and I ended up having breakthrough bleeding and a period every other week.
Plavix
User Ratings:
7.1
Effectiveness
3.5
Side Effects
5.3
Holistic Benefits
I have had no problems while taking this medication.
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