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I rely on advil whenever I have a headache and when I am out of midol during my PMS, I take advil because it seems almost instant for the pain to go away
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Effexor XR
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Unfortunately, I have only recently started to recearch this medication and it's side effects. At first I thought effxor xr was the best thing that ever happened to me, but after taking it for 2 plus years I wish it was never prescribed to me. Everyone is different, I know, but so many people, me included, experience terrible side effects from missing ONE dose. My doctor told me that I am experiencing withdrawal symptoms. I didn't know why my hair was falling out and why I have gained so... View full comment
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Sudafed 24 Hour
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I take Sudafed when I have a head cold. It helps unplug my ears but it does not work everytime I take it. I do recommend it.
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Femcon FE
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I would prefer not to be on birth control, however, I have terrible cysts which will hospitalize me if I am not on the pill. Overall, I have had numerous complications. Abdominal, heart, chest wall, weight gain, extreme exhaustion, decreased libido.
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Seasonique
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I was unable to have a period for five months, and I soon discovered that I was borderline Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Going on seasonique has allowed me to be more regular with my periods, and I don't have cysts anymore.
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Sifrol
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I seem to shake a bit less. It helps reduce the 'locking' of my foot which had interferred with my jogging before I took it. probably 50% reduction.
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