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Zyflamend
User Ratings:
4.8
Effectiveness
2.5
Side Effects
5
Holistic Benefits
I thought the Zyglamend was working really well for my inflammation from rheumatoid arthritis, and I was still taking only 1 tablet per day, working my way up to 2 per day. But the diarrhea and heache was there everyday. Then the headache was so bad I could barely move, so I took my blood pressure and found it had shot up dangerously high (179/112). I stopped taking it and within three days my blood pressure was back to normal. They really should research the side effects more, so more people... View full comment
Lybrel
User Ratings:
8.2
Effectiveness
5.7
Side Effects
7.8
Holistic Benefits
I have been taking Lybrel for just over a year. I noticed my eyebrows thinning and initially thought it was due to a bad wax job. However, they have continued to thin dramatically. I then noticed my scalp hair thinning. I asked my GYN and my primary care doc and neither thought it was related to the Lybrel. My GYN said that, while taking the Lybrel, my hormones were the most stable they'd ever been, and referred me to a dermatologist. I then looked at the package insert only to find tha... View full comment
Xopenex
User Ratings:
5.1
Effectiveness
3.4
Side Effects
6.4
Holistic Benefits
I don't feel jittery or nervous, or have heart palpitations like I got when I tried Albuterol. I felt HORRIBLE when I tried albuterol. It was like I was having a panic attack, or had to much caffiene. Xopenex doesn't do that. Plus, I got up a couple nights and used my inhaler and felt fine. I did the same w/ Albuterol neb and couldn't go back to sleep.
Retin-A
User Ratings:
7
Effectiveness
4
Side Effects
6.7
Holistic Benefits
I got this as a teenager with very bad acne, it did not work extraordinary well. It dried out my skin and made it flaky, I think I would have been better off with something different.
Insulin
User Ratings:
8.5
Effectiveness
4.8
Side Effects
6.7
Holistic Benefits
Insulin injections a really effective for my diabetes. But if I overtake it, for example when I skip one dose and I have to take the double the next time, it makes me feel extremely weak. I usually experience the side effects when I miss injections Once I almost entered into a coma, but I rushed for some sweet drinks and juice. When I experience limb pain, it is usually a sign for me that my blood sugar is elevated, and at those times i take an extra- injection. But the drug is efficient ov... View full comment
Alendronate Sodium
User Ratings:
5.5
Effectiveness
4.1
Side Effects
3.8
Holistic Benefits
Alendronate is a generic brand and the only one my insurance company will pay for. All generic drugs is what my insurance wants.
Ultram
User Ratings:
6.5
Effectiveness
5.1
Side Effects
5.6
Holistic Benefits
The Ultram caused slight dizziness in the beginning which stopped after taking it for a while. It caused really significant memory problems initially. Now, when taking the medication, I mix my words up sometimes; but I do not feel confused. I can pretty much function normally. But I would use this drug cautiously in the elderly! I will have a dull headache after taking the medication and I cannot take it late in the day or I will be awake all night long. I take the med for pain with rheu... View full comment
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