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Gardasil Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
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My daughter had two of the three injections. Before Gardasil she was in excellent health. One month after the second shot she came down with what seemed to be mono, but multiple tests proved she did not have mono. She was unable to even sit up in bed for two weeks. Over the past several months she has had several two-day instances of these symptoms: debilitating fatigue, abdominal pain, headache, throat pain/swelling. At times she has also reported sensitivity to light and difficulty concen... View full comment
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Unfortunately, I have only recently started to recearch this medication and it's side effects. At first I thought effxor xr was the best thing that ever happened to me, but after taking it for 2 plus years I wish it was never prescribed to me. Everyone is different, I know, but so many people, me included, experience terrible side effects from missing ONE dose. My doctor told me that I am experiencing withdrawal symptoms. I didn't know why my hair was falling out and why I have gained so... View full comment
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Zoloft
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Zoloft allows me to deal with anxiety without having panic attacks which can make a person emotionally handicapped. It has made a huge difference and has made my life more comfortable.
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My fifteen year old daughter a perfectly healthy young girl ,experienced temporary paralysis less than 3 hours after first shot taken along with a miningitis vaccine. She was placed in the hospital for 8hrs ,her speach was impaired and not clear then released after series of test and regaining feelings in her limbs. 2 days later she started having severe pains in the abdomen, dizziness, nausea, and her right arm was bent in front of her as though she had a stroke, so she was returned to h... View full comment
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I was getting frequent yeast infections. If I have sexual relations I was without a doubt going to get a yeast infection. My doctor told me to take Acidophilus everyday. I have not had a yeast infection since starting this medication.
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It worked fast when you start to take it, but afterward its effectiveness wore down and started to become less effective.
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