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Micardis
User Ratings:
4.3
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
5.7
Holistic Benefits
Micardis causes short term memory loss. Restless legs, blurry eyes Night urination and weight increase. Supplements cannot be taken with Micardis as they react in causing blood pressure to elevate. I have tried Multivitamins Niacin Vitamin B complex B1 B2 B6 B 12 Garlic Vitamin C Omega 3 6 9 / fish/oils Vitamin D Calcium Gingseng Glucosamine Coenzyme Q10 Gingko Bilopa Goji Berries Prunes Salt Inositol Powder Rose hip tablets Algae Cal Plus Melatonin Selenium Everytime I try something new it... View full comment
Sudafed Nasal Decongestant
User Ratings:
6.6
Effectiveness
3.7
Side Effects
6.1
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Sudafed (psuedofedrine) is the best thing out there for sinus congestion & pressure. I use it when I have allergies and it helps with sneezing also, and when I have a cold or flu. I do not experience any negative side effects. Although sometimes it does make me more awake which can be inconvenient at night. Also, buying it from the pharmacy is annoying but it's worth it because it works MUCH better than Sudafed PE (phenylephrine).
Carbimazole
User Ratings:
2.9
Effectiveness
6.2
Side Effects
3.9
Holistic Benefits
Whilst taking this drug has got my thyroid levels back to normal and has sorted out those problems, I am constantly batling cold/flu viruses that my GP and consultant do not take seriously. Thankfully new GP has ordered a batch of blood tests to check I'm not one of the unlucky ones who have their white cells wiped out! Take it is you need to, and for me it was a better option than RAI or surgery, but be aware of the side effects. I have sorted out the thyrotoxicosis but have been unwell f... View full comment
Loestrin
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5.6
Effectiveness
5.5
Side Effects
5.8
Holistic Benefits
At first, everything seemed to be going along fine, but as of late I am noticing more and more symptoms. I have never had irregular periods and since starting this medication, I have them frequently. My periods also last longer than usual. Acne was at first improving, but has had a sharp decline in recent days.
Pred Forte
User Ratings:
5
Effectiveness
4.8
Side Effects
5
Holistic Benefits
I do seem to have suffered from more side effects this episode but I was having to take the drops half hourly for a week and then hourly each day and night for 2 weeks before weaning down to 3 times a day now.
Pepto-Bismol
User Ratings:
7.8
Effectiveness
2.4
Side Effects
6.3
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Whenever I get heartburn, upset stomach, or diarrhea I use Pepto Bismol and it helps it all get better and I do not get any side effects.
Adderall XR
User Ratings:
6.8
Effectiveness
6.5
Side Effects
7.3
Holistic Benefits
It literally helped me get some work done, but it also made me stress , and have severe mood swings like I was bi-polar. I could never relax, it was the worst 4 years of my life taking this medication
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