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Metformin
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6.1
Effectiveness
5
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5.2
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I've used Metformin for about two years now. I have PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), and was prescribed Metformin in order to help me keep my weight down and decrease my apatite; I am also on birth control. Both pills are keeping my menstrual cycle regular. The only thing that is bothersome about Metformin is that, for the first few days when starting up the pills, I get nauseous and have an upset stomach/diarrhea, but it's nothing that Pepto-Bismol can't handle.
Ibuprofen
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6.7
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works wonders for period pain
Chantix
User Ratings:
5.8
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
5.6
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I think it is a great medication that really helped me quit after almost 30 years smoking. But the first step to be successful is to really want to quit and then Chantix will help with the effects of withdrawal. In my case the side effects were not strong enough to take me out of the path to reach my goal. It is worth it to try.
Risperdal
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-0.2
Effectiveness
7.9
Side Effects
3.6
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I no longer use Risperdal or any other anti-psychotic drugs, never enjoyed taking it affected me more for the worse, than for the good.
Betahistine
User Ratings:
4
Effectiveness
6.9
Side Effects
4.9
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Since taking these tablets I have had headaches everyday which often turn into a migrain. Not sure why but my periods have also stopped (no I am not preganat). I always have had regular periods until taking these tablets. I also take a high dosage of thyroxine.
Cymbalta
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Effectiveness
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5.3
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Cymbalta has worked great for me, although I have experience very mild headaches and blurry vision. I would definitely recommend this medication to other people.
Topamax
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Effectiveness
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I use a mix of drugs as preventive for my "Cluster" condition one is Topamax. At first I was on 250mg and it was terrible as I lost weight, dizzy, total lack of concentration and at time could not even remember my telephone number or home address. No aftyer treatment I am down to 25mg (morning and 50mg night and I feel no side effects yet I still feel a slight lack of concentration, drowsiness and weight loss. I use Topax with one other drug every day and after +20 years of cluster... View full comment
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