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Yaz
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terrible......depressed, weight gain, fatique, moodiness, acne, hairloss.......stay away from this one, now im on Apri, hope this one is better.
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Epitol
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Epitol saved me from the most severe pain I have ever experienced in my life. My trigeminal neuralgia was so severe that suicide was beginning to be an option. Taking the Epitol three times a day, on a regular basis has almost completely relieved my pain symptoms. I take the maximum dosage allowed and hope that I can continue to take it, as I never want to be in that much pain again.
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Tazorac
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I was considering Accutane for cycstic acne, but thought the blood tests, joint pain and peeling lips side effects were a bit much. This was a last resort recommended by the dermo I was regularly seeing, and I am pleased with it. I've been using it for several years for acne on my face and occasionally on my back as well. I can apply it only where I need it based on blemishes appearing or deal with a problem area breaking out all over and avoid dryer more sensitive areas on my face. While... View full comment
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Sotalol Hydrochloride
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I took this medication in conjunction with the Digoxin and I feel it has made a difference in the Afib. I really like both of the medications and I would recommend them both to others who are having the same problem as me.
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Skelaxin
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I was prescribed Skelaxin after I was involved in a motor vehicle accident. It takes a good hour to 2 hours to really start working. I still felt some moderate back pain when taking the drug, but overall it helped me get around and do simple movements.
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Simcor
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Severe Back paint and difficulty in breathing. Had no idea that Simcore was the source. Did not increase my HDL but lowered LDL.
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Calcium
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calcium has helped me maintained my bones strong and haven't had any breaks
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