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Rebif
User Ratings:
4.5
Effectiveness
7.5
Side Effects
5.1
Holistic Benefits
Have been on Rebif since 11/06 and good results on MRI but recently having some problems with test results, such as low platelet counts and high White blood cell count, plus some others
Claritin-D 24 Hour
User Ratings:
6.6
Effectiveness
3.4
Side Effects
6
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I have taken Claritin for my allergies and it has helped my congestion and sneezing. It has helped a lot, with no side effects.
Etodolac
User Ratings:
8
Effectiveness
3.5
Side Effects
6.7
Holistic Benefits
Etodolac is the 4th anti-inflammatory I have tried, and it has worked the best for me. I don't like the anxious feeling I get from time to time after taking it, but I check my blood pressure and it is fine. I wish I didn't have to take 1000 mg a day of this drug, but it has helped the stiffness and pain a lot. I have been told there are a lot of drugs like this, and a person just needs to find the one that works the best for them.
Amrix
User Ratings:
4.4
Effectiveness
6.1
Side Effects
5.4
Holistic Benefits
After trying several other medications, Amrix was the first to relieve the intense constant pain in my head. I was extremely tired the first couple of weeks after I started taking it. Especially in the first week, I couldn't even trust myself to take care of my children because I couldn't keep my eyes open. I also had problems with my face breaking out and extreme dry mouth. I tried to stop taking the pill after 3 weeks, but my headaches came back the next day. I have now been on Amrix f... View full comment
Augmentin
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7.7
Effectiveness
3.4
Side Effects
6.4
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Aplenzin
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Effectiveness
8
Side Effects
6.9
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Very pleased with the med. I fought depression for many years and took Prozac which help considerably. I began to develop dysphoria. I found no enjoyment from anything so weekends and nights were very boring and I started drinking to kill the boredom. My doctor started me on Aplenzin. There were side effects for the first week. but they were not severe. Mostly a feeling of heightened awareness and anxiety. After one week, the dysphoria was lifting and what ever depression lingered from... View full comment
Advair Diskus
User Ratings:
7.8
Effectiveness
3.8
Side Effects
7.1
Holistic Benefits
Drastically improved my lung function in two weeks. however, i am having very abnormal and vivid dreams to the extent that I am going to contact my physician to discontinue the medication.
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