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Freddie Mercury

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AcipHex
User Ratings:
6.4
Effectiveness
2
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5.4
Holistic Benefits
STOPPED WORKING AFTER A MONTH WORKED GOOD BUT SOMEHOW STOPPED
Allegra D 24 Hr
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Whenever I'm feeling "allergic" in the morning, taking this always helps!
Lantus
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My doctor recommended Lantus. It is more expensive and less effective than the NPH I was taking. I was on 2 injections per day before Lanus. Now I have to take short acting insulin before each mean and Lantus before bed. I feel like a pin cushion and my blood sugars are no better. Taking the extra insulin has caused weight gain. Now I have arm/muscle pain (not neuropathy) constantly which started over 8 months ago. Doctor only gave me Naproxen (which I can't take because it makes my he... View full comment
Cartia XT
User Ratings:
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Effectiveness
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I have noticed increased abdominal discomfort and loss of appitite. At times I have experienced body aches similar to Flu onset
Betahistine
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4
Effectiveness
6.9
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It is ridiculous how Drs tell you to take half the drug at night, so you will be trying to sleep while the drug is not trying to keep you alert and active. And being dopey in the day because you have not got enough betahistine in you during the day to get you past the threshold for it to be effective. Take most of it early in the day. It is pointless taking it after 3pm you wont get the best use of it. Most Drs are very ignorant in its use and wont prescribe even the minimum amount... View full comment
Isoniazid
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Effectiveness
3
Side Effects
1
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This drug destroyed my GI system. I experienced nausea and abdominal pain within days of taking the first dose and sporadic gas and diarrhea the entire length of my treatment. Even after I stopped taking this drug, it took 2 years for my stomach to regain any sense of normalcy.
Preterax
User Ratings:
4.3
Effectiveness
6.9
Side Effects
5.3
Holistic Benefits
I took a max one a day multivitamin and the results seem to be working. My blood pressure seemed o have been lowered.my last bp reading was 130/73 and i was feeling a bit off.i am now feeling real good but i need to ensure that the bp s not too low.will check on that soon.
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