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Treximet
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7.6
Effectiveness
4.5
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7.1
Holistic Benefits
Treximet not only works but it works fast, which is crucial when facing a migraine. It lets you go back to your daily activities that would've otherwise been hindered by a migraine. It is a dependable drug.
Fosamax
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Effectiveness
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had to get off it and switch to boniva as it was reacting with my zoloft. i was getting depressed for no reason after taking it for almost a year. no data on it from the company but i have a friend who had the very same problem much better after taking boniva now
Carbamazepine
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Effectiveness
5.4
Side Effects
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This drug was not efficient and caused me gastric pains.
Lyrica
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Effectiveness
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I was put on Lyrica for fibromyalgia. I started out on a very low dose since I don't handle meds very well. 25 mg once a day for two days, then 50 mg for two days, then 75 mg for two days, then 100 mg for two days. On the day after I took 75mg (I took the pills at night) I started bleeding! I am post menopause. Haven't had a period in over 16 months. Now I'm having a hard time. I feel very weak an dizzy from the bleeding. I go back to to the doctor tomorrow to do blood work to see wha... View full comment
Adderall XR
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Adderall XR has significantly changed my life. At my age, people complain about memory loss to due age; I have a better memory than I've ever had in my life. My quality of life has changed significantly and for the better. I am more confident, less anxious (that I will make big mistakes) and love life. Use of Adderall has significantly cut down impulsivity but I wish it would do more to help me with distractibility. I still find myself being pulled away from one task to another before th... View full comment
Fanapt
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Effectiveness
6.8
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Effectiveness
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