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NuvaRing
User Ratings:
6.8
Effectiveness
5.1
Side Effects
5.9
Holistic Benefits
I like NuvaRing because I don't have to worry about taking it daily, and the only side effect I really experience is an improved complexion. I don't like that it needs to be keep cool, so I always need to be somewhere cool or have access to a fridge.
Lantus
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5.2
Effectiveness
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Update. The worry over Lantus is over for me. I tried Levemir for a couple of months, before switching back to Lantus as it made no difference to the pain. Then I had a diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) a few weeks ago. This was after several visits to my doctor and a rheumatologist, blood tests and a radiological bone scan. I'm now on a lowish dose of prednisolone (10mg/day), with calcium (800mg/day) and alendronic acid (70mg once per week) to protect my bones from the steroid. Most... View full comment
Benadryl Allergy
User Ratings:
7.4
Effectiveness
5
Side Effects
6
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Benadryl was an easy to take liquid medicine since I was a child.
Ortho-cept
User Ratings:
5.2
Effectiveness
5.8
Side Effects
5.3
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My daughter began taking Ortho-cept in August of 2009. It was the only prescription drug or any other , besides an occasional headache medicine she took. On September 11, 2009, she became light-headed at her college dorm and passed out. She came to and went again to get her roomate from another room and passed out a second time upon arriving there after only being there a few minutes. They called the ambulance and she was taken immediately to the hospital for tests and held for observation.... View full comment
Potassium
User Ratings:
8
Effectiveness
1.4
Side Effects
7
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If I take too much Calcium in addition to the potassium it upset my stomach.
Lexapro
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Effectiveness
5.2
Side Effects
6.6
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It's interesting...It definitely makes me feel MUCH better. I initially caved into "drugs" after dealing with horrible panic attacks for two years. I tried to stay away from reading reviews because I knew I wouldn't take it then. I have to tell you, I have definitely gained weight, and whether it's from this drug or personal eating habits, I don't know. I also, on occasion, get very dizzy and disoriented, like my equilibrium is off. I'd say this happens once a month. Nonethele... View full comment
Wintergreen
User Ratings:
9
Effectiveness
0
Side Effects
7.3
Holistic Benefits
am a Diabetic. In 2002 I was Damaged by Gentamicin and Clindamycin IV Antibiotics and had Muscle and Bone Pain really bad. I have Very Bad Vertigo. If not for finding and starting the Wintergreen I don't know how I would have made it. The Wintergreen has helped my pain so much. I use it every day. Would not go with out it. The Wintergreen Oil and A HomeDics Percussion Massager has brang me back from a lot of Pain. But you do NOT use any HEAT when useing the Wintergreen Oil. I tell ever... View full comment
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