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Furosemide
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I started taking it when i developed Dremia. A year later, I devloped Right-sided Heart Failure due to complication from pneumonia. The Medicine has helped keep fuids drained from my body,
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Raptiva
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I stopped taking this after the first injection(administered at Dr office) 5 hrs after injection, I developed sysytems of spinal menigitis. Severe fever, vertigo and was unable to lift my head or move without severe pain, dizziness and vomitting for 3 DAYS. I was told, flu like symptoms would occur, symtomps were beyond this. This product WAS NOT TESTED SUFFICIENTLY and I would not recommend for long term use, until further studies have been performed. I continue to have chronic pain in my ne... View full comment
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Symbicort
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very satisfied with this medicine, no side effects
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Valsartan
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I am a clinical-neuropsychologist.I had a touch of arthritis but of late, I am having swelling and pain in my knees and the leg gets stiff. This was prescribed to me in USA but now that I am in India, I need more information before I consult a physician here. I read about the side effects reported by others and all I can say is that I have swelling and pain. I read about other BP medicines. Since it is reported that Valsartan has least side effects I am in two minds to change.Since I am takin... View full comment
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Pristiq
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I take pristiq with wellbutrin(150 mg) every day. The combination helps to manage my depression and anxiety. I have a very stressful job and have had a tremendous amount of stress in my life due to personal and professional events. When I started taking the meds I thought I felt like I was in major depression. Now months later I still have a lot of stress but I can now manage it better and don't feel as helpless as I did before. My situation hasn't changed significantly but I no longer have t... View full comment
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Chantix
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It works! Before this drug I was very afraid to rely on drugs to get rid of my smoking problem. Just alittle dedication and this drug is the perfect recipe to get rid of smoking habits.
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