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Microgestin
User Ratings:
6
Effectiveness
5.3
Side Effects
5.7
Holistic Benefits
I'm usually satisfied with Microgestin, but lately it's been inconsistent with relieving my pain and heaviness of flow. I also had irregular bleeding 2 weeks before my normal period. I'm unsure if this is normal or a problem with Microgestin, but it will be discussed with my doctor.
Lexapro
User Ratings:
5.7
Effectiveness
5.2
Side Effects
6.6
Holistic Benefits
My doctor weened me off of it in late November, 2009. That lasted about 4 weeks. I was completely out of control with my anger. Anything & everything set me off. Didn't care who it was ; family , friends, co - workers, management personel , people I didn't even know. I would fight or argue with anyone at anytime over anything. Needless to say, after the 4 weeks, my doctor put me back on it. after about another 3 weeks, I was much better and back under control.
Meloxicam
User Ratings:
4.6
Effectiveness
4.1
Side Effects
4.6
Holistic Benefits
I take Meloxicam daily for arthritis pain in my hand and the pain is much better even though it does hurt from time to time. I have also noticed that my knee which used to give me a lot of pain no longer hurts. My wife says I don't whine anymore
Spiriva
User Ratings:
5.1
Effectiveness
6.1
Side Effects
5.6
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I have been taking Spiriva for many years. I have COPD even though I have never smoked. It worked well for me until recently....I am now 71....I have had many side effects, including urinary tract infections, severe constipation, depression, blurred vision, dry mouth. I have no other choice but stop taking this drug. I believe these side effects happen after taking for several years. It took me forever to figure out it must be this drug because the doctors just wouldn't believe the urinary tr... View full comment
Loestrin
User Ratings:
5.6
Effectiveness
5.5
Side Effects
5.8
Holistic Benefits
I read multiple reviews on multiple websites about this pill when I was two weeks into my first pack. This pill was in fact the worst one I have tried as far as making you get sick. I had to take a prescription medication just to get rid of the nausea for about three days...BUT I stuck it out, and I am happy to say that after the first pack, it gets much much easier to digest. I am on my third pack now, and hardly get any sickness anymore (usually only get it if I take it on the run without f... View full comment
Glimepiride
User Ratings:
6.2
Effectiveness
3.9
Side Effects
3.8
Holistic Benefits
I take it along with Actos once a day and glucophage XR and all together they seem to do the job. My blood sugars are never quite as low as the target rates but I actually feel dizzy and crumby when I am within the 70-120 range for my blood sugars. I believe my blood sugar level should actually be slightly higher than the average person because I feel better when they are around 120-160. I know this is not the accepted view but that is how I feel.
Vicodin
User Ratings:
6.6
Effectiveness
5.6
Side Effects
6.4
Holistic Benefits
Works GREAT on pain!
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