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Seroquel
User Ratings:
4.7
Effectiveness
7.4
Side Effects
6.4
Holistic Benefits
I'm very happy with my experience with seroquel, i take it about 1/2 hour before bed and whithin about 15 minutes i'm asleep, i'm not drowsy upon waking in the morning.
Lymecycline
User Ratings:
3.8
Effectiveness
6.6
Side Effects
4.8
Holistic Benefits
I would have thought 3 months is a long enough trial, I don't think therefore that this one is going to work for you... Have you tried anything else? If this is the next in a long list of "things to try" then can I suggest that you go back to your GP and ask for a dermatology referral. There is a drug called Roaccutane ( you may have heard of it) Yes, its strong and Yes, it does have side effects, but it is effective against acne when all else has failed. It is taken over a period... View full comment
Amisulpride
User Ratings:
4.6
Effectiveness
7.7
Side Effects
6.7
Holistic Benefits
best drug i have had for schizophrenia been on 2 other drug before receiving amisulpride. had risepdrone which gave me crapping and never really help my state of mind worse drug of the lot. Also had olanzpine which helped my condition but also gain 4 stone in weight in six months dont think i will ever loose the weight. my weight has been stable since going on Amisulpride also my mental state is as good as can be expected.
Yasmin
User Ratings:
6
Effectiveness
5.2
Side Effects
5.6
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(Using this pill for 2 1/2 years) Pros: Yasmin did a good job of preventing pregnancy, it cleared my skin and made my hair shiny. Cons: I've had more breast tenderness while on this pill, especially a week before my period, which I'm sure contributed to my mood swings. In the first year, I had issues with migraines, but that's calmed down during the second year. It also has been difficult to control my weight, which is my biggest issue with it. I'm ready to try something new, any sugge... View full comment
Gardasil Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
User Ratings:
-1.3
Effectiveness
7.2
Side Effects
1.8
Holistic Benefits
It took away one of the precious people in my entire life, My sons one and only sibling, My 2 year old niece was seperated forever from the one person she looked up to and loved so much. Her Grandparents are heartbroken and sick from depression and anxiety due to their 1st Grandchilds' death. Her Uncle and the rest of her great Aunts and Uncles and cousins miss her greatly.
Gardasil Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
User Ratings:
-1.3
Effectiveness
7.2
Side Effects
1.8
Holistic Benefits
My girlfriend has had chronic UTI's since she recieved one Gardasil shot. After reading the other comments, why is the shot still on the market?
Strattera
User Ratings:
5.3
Effectiveness
6.1
Side Effects
6.6
Holistic Benefits
Before using strattera I was all over the place. Could not concentrate, focus on anything. Now I am almost always serious and definetely calm. Thank you
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