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Carbimazole
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2.9
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6.2
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3.9
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I take carbimazole and had very swollen eyes.A very good specialist opperated on them and took away all the fatty tisue.The difference it made to my self confidence is imeasurable.I could not thank this man enough.That was twelve months ago. I am still on carbimazole and so far my eyes have not swolen again.Im still having double vishion but only when i walk alright sitting down. I was complaining about my symtoms for one and a half years without being diagnoised by chance i went to another d... View full comment
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Microgestin FE
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5.4
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5.6
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5.2
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Unfortunately Microgestin Fe has caused me to have bloating and irregular stool, breakouts and a change in skin type from normal to Oily, extreme gas, stomach cramping that lasts weeks at a time, I have not had weight gain but my body does appear to be swollen (not only to the sight but to the touch), fatigue. I do not recommend this drug.
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VESIcare
User Ratings:
6.4
 Effectiveness
5.2
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5.6
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Vesicare has helped me with my over active bladder. Frequent bathroom visits etc. I can now go out and not worry that I might have an accident. At first I had very dry mouth which seems to have lessened. Indigestion was somewhat mild in beginning and I now do not notice it. It seems to have somewhat gone away. Consitpation is not a problem. My vision has gotton a little worse with close up work. I am not sure if it is normal or the Vesicare. Vesicare has given me the confidence to do wh... View full comment
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Indometacin
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2.1
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Indocin has been a miracle drug for me. It was first prescribed during a severe episode of bursitis over 20 years ago after numerous other prescriptions had failed. For years I took it on an "as needed" basis. I requested a prescription about 3 years ago so that I could take it on a daily basis as aspirin was no longer effective for the rheumatoid arthritis that I have had in my hands for years. The doctor reluctantly prescribed it, telling me that there are better drugs on the m... View full comment
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Motrin
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7.1
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1.9
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6.1
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I suffer from occasional migraine headaches. If taken early enough, motrin has helped without having to take stronger medication.
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Zoloft
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6.3
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6.1
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I was getting worse and worse over the years, finding myself angry all the time and depressed and having suicidal thoughts. I tried a lot of excercie (essential if you are depressed) and St Johns Wort. The St Johns Wort helped a little bit., but not much. I went to the doctor and started taking Zoloft 50mg. The effect was almost immediate - I felt the best I had in years and was happy again - the first week or so I was almost buzzing. I still had problems in my life, and things that worried... View full comment
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Loestrin
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5.8
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loestrin is effective and i appreciate it because it is so low hormone.
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