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This drug helped my stomach issues although I suffered from major side effects. I reported the side effects to my dr at least 3 times last year and she never mentioned it could be this drug. Of course, I read the precautions on my prescriptions but my side effects were listed as very rare. It just didn't occur to me that it could be my stomach medicine.
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it works well for me. i take very low dose right now. i hate pills, but since it works for me i take it.
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ALERT! Many people get vaccines, including Gardasil, with no problems. However, some are not so lucky. Here is our story: About a week after her first Gardasil shot, my daughter started having severe problems. She could barely walk and was nearly crippled with Arthritis and extreme abdominal pain. She has since been diagnosed with Lupus (SLE), Reynaud's Phenomenon, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MTCD). That was a year and a half ago. Today, she still is not well. She is... View full comment
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I use Tylenol whenever I have a headache. It works pretty quickly.
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Boniva
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It doesn't seem as if there has been a noticeable change since taking Boniva as it concerns my osteoporosis.
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I had just started to try antidepressants. I was first described the generic brand of Wellbutrin XL by Tevic. I had less pain almost immediately after starting on the low dose. I had some strange "rush" like sensations. It was almost too much. Then some snapping at the bit about mid day. Within two weeks I was itching severely and could not stop. It took about 5 weeks before I was back to normal. After trying another med that had failed, but doctor prescribed me the Brand name Wel... View full comment
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