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Cymbalta

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3.7	Effectiveness
7.1	Side Effects
5.3	Holistic Benefits

I have been on it for about a year and a half and have found that it helps my fibromyalga although, I have heard from some people the side effects and it is not working for them

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Dexamethasone

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6.2	Effectiveness
6.8	Side Effects
6.2	Holistic Benefits

I was prescribed dexamethasone for severe inflammation in my tonsils when I had mononucleosis. I was unable to swallow and had difficulty breathing due to my enlarged tonsils, but the dexamethosone improved the swelling significantly very quickly. It made me very hungry, but I had also lost a lot of weight from my illness, so this side effect was not bad for me. I had dark circles under my eyes and difficulty concentrating while I was on the drug. I was on a low dose dexamethosone for abo... View full comment

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Piroxicam

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3.2	Effectiveness
2.1	Side Effects
5	Holistic Benefits

Three years ago, I began taking Piroxicam for my arthritis. Upon taking it I was unaware of the horrible side effects. The medication helped my pain and i was very satisified, although I now suffer from gum disease, bacterial infection, gum bleeding, and buss filled pockets in my mouth. I've paid over 2000 dollars in dental pills to repair the damage the medication has caused me.

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Lipitor

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4.5	Effectiveness
5.2	Side Effects
3.7	Holistic Benefits

I had very high cholesterol and the Lipitor has helped a lot with lowering it.

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Ibuprofen

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use it for headaches, it relieves it well

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Levaquin

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Been on it 4 days. Black stools, severe heart palpitations and dizziness. Can't sleep. Have read up on side effects on internet. All of these are possible and then some. No muscle/tendon problems, though. Will contact physician on Monday to discontinue this med.

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Xanax

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this drug has put me in a worse state of health than before taking it.

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