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Allopurinol Sodium
User Ratings:
8.1
Effectiveness
1.2
Side Effects
5.7
Holistic Benefits
I have been taking this medication for about 10 years and I like the results. I had kidney stones for about 4 to 5 episodes in the last 30 years and ever since i was on the Allopurinol I haven't had any kidney stones and I have really enjoyed that !!!
Lymecycline
User Ratings:
3.8
Effectiveness
6.6
Side Effects
4.8
Holistic Benefits
My concntration and memory has worsened. It takes me ages to complete simple tasks in work and I am experiencing some blurred vision, particularly on the computer screen.Appitite rocketd and weight increased.
Ibuprofen
User Ratings:
6.7
Effectiveness
1.8
Side Effects
5.9
Holistic Benefits
I have awful menstrual cramps, and so, generally, when I can relieve that, I can think clearer and my emotions are more intact (hence my answer for the emotional side-effects above).
Low-Ogestrel
User Ratings:
4
Effectiveness
6.1
Side Effects
5.2
Holistic Benefits
I take low-ogestrel for birth control. Previously I was on NuvaRing, which I really liked and recommend. However, I was travelling in hot climates and NuvaRing needs to remain cool and I could not always keep it refrigerated, so I had to switch to low-ogestrel. I did not have any side effects with NuvaRing (skin complexion improved) and effects with low-ogestrel have been minor, but I don't like that I have to remember it everyday, because I don't.
Tylenol
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6
Effectiveness
1.6
Side Effects
5.2
Holistic Benefits
Tylenol is good to help with ocassinal headaches or other aches.
Pegasys
User Ratings:
4
Effectiveness
8.1
Side Effects
2.4
Holistic Benefits
Has to stop taking it after 6 months (dr suggested 1-1/2 years) I had so many side effects I thought I'd die!!
Zyflamend
User Ratings:
4.8
Effectiveness
2.5
Side Effects
5
Holistic Benefits
I think it bothered me the first dose. Then I took it between meals. I'm very happy with it! Good luck.
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