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NuvaRing
User Ratings:
6.8
Effectiveness
5.1
Side Effects
5.9
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I have recently removed the ring after a few months because of the increased pain and discomfort in my chest. Such soreness that woke me up in the middle of the night if I rolled over on my chest. My doctor put me on Nuva Ring to regulate my cycle and decrease the Ovarian Cysts. I experience very difficult periods that are extremely painful... However, I am prepared to deal with that if it means that this very painful discomfort ceases.
Calcium
User Ratings:
6.1
Effectiveness
1.4
Side Effects
4.8
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I was diagnosed with juvenile osteoporosis at a very young age. I broke a number of bones in my chest, back, feet, and arms. I wore a back brace for many years because I kept breaking bones in my back and my chest. I have been taking calcium ever since and my calcium levels have stabilized. I’m doing much better and I don’t break bones as much as I used to as a kid.
Slo-Niacin
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-0.3
Effectiveness
5.9
Side Effects
1.8
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the painful burning rash made it impossible for me to continue using Slo-Niacin
Gardasil Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
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-1.3
Effectiveness
7.2
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1.8
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Debbie, no-one knows yet how long Gardasil will last or whether you'll need a booster shot. Because targeting only a few strains could also encourage a replacement disease, Merck might also need to re-formulate the shot periodically. The scary thing is that the first users won't know if and when they're vulnerable again, which makes me wonder what the point is. I wrote about how long Gardasil will last on my blog-- http://www.gardasilhpv.com/2008_12_14_archive.html
Ibuprofen
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6.7
Effectiveness
1.8
Side Effects
5.9
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Ibuprofen has helped me with lots of problems i have had. I have bad headaches, horrible cramps & fever reducer! its a blessing!
Benadryl
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7.2
Effectiveness
3.8
Side Effects
6.3
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You should try taking a non-drowsy allergy medication during the day, such as Claritin, Zyrtec or Allegra. Save the Benadryl for the night time, before you got to bed. You could also try a decongestant that contains pseudoephedrine...it works by constricting the inflamed blood vessels in your nasal passages that is causing the congestion. Good luck.
Oxycodone hydrochloride
User Ratings:
7.5
Effectiveness
3.9
Side Effects
7.1
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I was taking high doses of hydroCodone with tylenol, so this drug is far better less disruptive, and less addictive both in taking it and in stopping it.
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