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Lantus
User Ratings:
5.2
Effectiveness
5.9
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4.9
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Since being on Lantus, I've noticed an increase in arthritic pain and swelling of the knee joints. Some days it's difficult for me to walk I'm in so much pain. My finger joints are now inflammed and adding to the pain I'm already in. I've also gained weight and that angers me after I worked so hard to lose the weight. Lantus does keep my sugars at a normal level but at this point, because of all the pain I'm in, I need to discuss other options with my endocrinologist. My quality of life is... View full comment
Toprol XL
User Ratings:
7
Effectiveness
5
Side Effects
6.4
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My medication has been cut back because I felt like I was fatigued all the time and could not function as I want. There is always a feeling that I am being held back but was told by my doctors that was normal
Remicade
User Ratings:
4.5
Effectiveness
6.5
Side Effects
5.5
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Seasonique
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Opana
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Effectiveness
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Azo-Standard
User Ratings:
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Effectiveness
7.1
Side Effects
3.3
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About an hour after taking I experienced horrible horrifying kidney spam pain. It is constant and unbareable
Chantix
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5.8
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
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I had tried everything to quit smoking and this was the only thing that worked! I guarantee that if you give Chantix a shot you will be a non-smoker! I was a 1 1/2 pack a day smoker and I had absolutely no desire to smoke by the end of the week without ANY withdrawal symptoms. You will feel sick and dizzy if you don't eat 30 minutes before taking it but you will no side effects other than vivid dreams if you just follow this step.
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