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Chantix
User Ratings:
5.8
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
5.6
Holistic Benefits
I developed a thyroid problem , I was taken chantix for 6 weeks. I totally blame the drug. I had blood work every 6 months with no issue. Now I have to take a thyroid med every day. Women need to get blood work before taking this medication. I still smoke and going back to the patch. Many more lawsuits will happen with drug.
Green Tea
User Ratings:
5.7
Effectiveness
1.4
Side Effects
5.3
Holistic Benefits
I haven't seen truly positive health benefits or negative effects; there is a possibility of Green Tea having a long-term health benefits.
Lexapro
User Ratings:
5.7
Effectiveness
5.2
Side Effects
6.6
Holistic Benefits
I started taking Lexapro when I was a sophomore in high school after I was finally diagnosed with an anxiety disorder after years of daily symptoms including a fluttery stomach, racing nervous thoughts, uncomfortably noticeable heartbeat, etc. and also occasional panic attacks. After a few weeks of taking Lexapro I noticed that for the most part my physical symptoms were gone and I have only had one extremely mild panic attack in the 4 years that I've been taking the drug. The one concern t... View full comment
Vitamin B1
User Ratings:
3.5
Effectiveness
1.7
Side Effects
4.7
Holistic Benefits
Beginning in August, I started taking Super B-complex supplement which also contained Vitamin C and by october I stopped bleeding. The vitamin B helped the liver to absorb the excess estrogen in my body. I was bleeding for five months straight with pieces as large as chicken livers until trying this supplement,. I am now 51 and I have not had a period in seven months. I have no estrogen surges, no fiborcystic breasts, I feel good and just have some night sweats.
Topamax
User Ratings:
6.5
Effectiveness
7
Side Effects
5.9
Holistic Benefits
Before taking Topamax I had about 3-4 serious migraines a month--nausea, sensitivity, etc--and almost daily minor ones. Since taking it I hardly get the daily migraines and I only still get about one migraine a month due to my menstrual cycle. I have lost over 10 lbs on the drug (I am now 98-100lbs depending at 5'3") but my doctor doesn't think this isn't a major concern. I feel like it has affected my sex drive considerably to a point that it is beginning to become annoying. I also ha... View full comment
Midol Cramp
User Ratings:
7.4
Effectiveness
2.8
Side Effects
6.6
Holistic Benefits
Midol works just as well as tylenol/advil for cramps. It takes forever to kick in and work.
Synthroid
User Ratings:
5.2
Effectiveness
4.3
Side Effects
5.4
Holistic Benefits
My doctor tried to raise my dosage as lab results indicated that I am not getting enough, however when she did I began to have dizzy spells, a feeling that I was being choked and a feeling that I was having heart problems. I almost went to the ER until I realized what was probably happening. When I stopped taking that dosage I began to feel better and ultimately all the symptoms went away except for not being able to control my weight. I am on the original dosage of .125. She had tried to rai... View full comment
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