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Junel FE
User Ratings:
1.6
Effectiveness
6.5
Side Effects
3.9
Holistic Benefits
I also had to switch from loestrin because of insurance and so far this pill has proved to be horrible. I have horrible migraines and stomach aches and my moods are incredibly up and down. I am extremely emotional and impatient and this is not like me at all! Also I've been very low energy and constantly feel like I need to sleep. This is month 3 and I'm calling it quits..
Daytrana
User Ratings:
7
Effectiveness
5.4
Side Effects
7.7
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Around the time I started taking Daytrana, I noticed that I was sweating more often. I took Daytrana for about 2 years. I went to my doctors and none of them could figure out why I was all of a sudden sweating so much. When my psychiatrist decided to take me off of the Daytrana, I stopped sweating. We soon realized that the Daytrana is what was making me sweat uncontrollably. Another problem I had with Daytrana was that I must have been allergic to the patch. Once I stopped applying Daytr... View full comment
Mucinac
User Ratings:
3
Effectiveness
6.6
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4.5
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After 2 years of usage I find coughing increases after taking Mucinac
Armour thyroid
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5.4
Effectiveness
4
Side Effects
6.1
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I have been having more problems with Armour, and been wanting to try it; because I never felt that great on Synthroid and the generic brand. They removed my thyroid and my ranges our high for me. Since, I have been taking this Armour, I am jumpy, high puslse,very high blood pressure on and off tthrough out the day,palpitations,depressed, tired. I have heard that some people love it, but I am one who isn't a lover. I know that they changed the formula, others have told me it was much better.... View full comment
Tylenol
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6
Effectiveness
1.6
Side Effects
5.2
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Many people don't realize this, but Acetaminophen is a good fever reducer. Taken at the same dose as you would for pain relief, it can help reduce mild fevers. I used tylenol when I had the flu and it helped with the aches and pains as well as keeping my temperature under control.
Metformin Hydrochloride
User Ratings:
7.5
Effectiveness
5.8
Side Effects
5.6
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I like this medication because it helped control the Diabetes.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
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Effectiveness
5.6
Side Effects
5.8
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i was advised to take the drug two weeks before my period. i am on my 16th day of my period, i have experienced headaches, bodyaches, hotflashes, nausea, vomiting and of course long periods. i have been hospitalized, the Drs did a blood test, cat scan, pap, ultra and found nothing. i had discussed my concerns and changes i was experiencing after the pill but they all say it cant be the pill as the pill is suppose to help with the period. on the 5th i go for a biopsy. my life is miserable. i k... View full comment
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