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Midol Cramp
User Ratings:
7.4
Effectiveness
2.8
Side Effects
6.6
Holistic Benefits
I had not taken Midol for a long time, maybe since I was about 25, so it has been over 20 years. I was cramping so bad however that I decided to try it again thinking maybe I would not experience the side effects- dizziness, feeling intoxicated. I will not take it again unless I know I can just go right to bed because I still had the side effects, but it did make the pain go away.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
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Effectiveness
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If you don't trust the home pregnancy test, you should ask the doctor to perform one. The only method of birth control that is 100% effective is abstinence, so you should always be aware of things like this.
Turmeric
User Ratings:
8.3
Effectiveness
1.8
Side Effects
6.8
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Turmeric is a common South Asian spice found in the kitchen of many Indian homes (making it very accessible). Known as an Ayurvedic (traditional & natural Indian medicine) medicine, turmeric is actually a plant that carries many alleviating properties--one of which is an antibacterial agent thus making it ideal as an antiseptic. It also clots blood, so when there is a significant cut or wound, quickly applying turmeric will inhibit blood loss.
Tolperisone
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Effectiveness
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I used Tolperisone as an alternative to Limptar in preventing leg muscle cramps. Tolperisone had the additional benefit of allowing me to do some creative re- search, realizing that both exercise and coffee would be necessary to keep my brain and body functioning for more than about 30 minutes. With those two stimulants I could work well for up to six hours. However, about 3 months ago I began experiencing extreme skin redness, itchiness and bumps over an increasing portion of my body. I s... View full comment
Yaz
User Ratings:
6.2
Effectiveness
5.3
Side Effects
6.1
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I haven't been taking Yaz for too long but it has so far been effective. The only side effect that I've experienced is a change in my sex drive but I guess that's inevitable. I am very satisfied with this medication.
Betamethasone Valerate
User Ratings:
9
Effectiveness
0.5
Side Effects
6.1
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This lotion is great! It stopped my fingers from being scaly and itchy with just one thin application per day!
Symbicort
User Ratings:
6.8
Effectiveness
5.3
Side Effects
7.3
Holistic Benefits
More energy than when using Advair with less cramps. Not on long enough to compare weight gain which was evident with Advair. Am considering other options due to mood swings and severe headaches (last half a day) from this drug. Lungs feel great, but other side effects seem to make this a poor choice.
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