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Depo-Medrol
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Effectiveness
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had 5 double sets of spinal injections over a 7 month period, pain and mobility improved.. however experienced extreme dry mouth, weight gain, hair loss and fatigue
Alendronate Sodium
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Alendronate is a generic brand and the only one my insurance company will pay for. All generic drugs is what my insurance wants.
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I had a strong allergic reaction to this, including hallucunations, and vomiting.
Dulcolax
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Dulcolax has made it much easier to have a bowel movement without any intense pain
Tizanidine Hydrochloride
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If you are in severe pain, I really didn't feel any effects. After surgery and a good bit of pain was removed, I found out that tizanidine is rather powerful. I usually take a small amount, 2mg per day, until my pain rises, then I take as needed up to maximum dose. I know when to drop the dosage when I feel like par-boiled chicken and my muscles feel like they're going to fall off my bones. That is one strange feeling. If you get a bad toothache, take the tizanidine at your maximum dose and... View full comment
Minocycline Hydrochloride
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I didnt see results for a month or two but ever since then I usually get 3 breakouts a month
Vitamin B12
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I receive B12 shots from my doctor because my levels are low. I can tell a huge difference in my fatigue levels and energy when I need another shot. It makes a big difference and helps me to have more energy when I get the shots and keeps my levels at the right amount.
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