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Ambien
User Ratings:
5.3
Effectiveness
5.1
Side Effects
5.9
Holistic Benefits
Ambien has helped me fall asleep since I was having insomnia before, it has worked well and with no side effects whatsoever.
Mucinex
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7.3
Effectiveness
2.5
Side Effects
5.8
Holistic Benefits
First time i have tried mucinex, usually fight off broncititus atleast twice a year, yes each major weather change spring and fall. Usually takes me 3 weeks to finally get back in gear each time. Tried mucinex this time took the extended release type 600 twice a day, it worked BUT I do have a warning to pass along. I tend to run on the dehydraded side, just my nature, so I only took the reccommended dosage of with a large glass of water. Well it took me a couple days to realize I was severil... View full comment
Acne Cream
User Ratings:
5.2
Effectiveness
1.4
Side Effects
4.1
Holistic Benefits
it helps with my skin problems
Carbimazole
User Ratings:
2.9
Effectiveness
6.2
Side Effects
3.9
Holistic Benefits
Have been on Carbimazole for just over six months.It was slowly reduced from 40mgs daily to 20mgs after two months. Then after five months found to be over medicated reduced to 10mgs. The symptoms i had whilst being over medicated were extreme exhaustion, dizziness and insomnia to mention a few.I also have severe hot flushes that come every two hour at night . Now on 7.5mgs carbimazole. Have an irritating rash which has little bumps on both arms and it is very itchy especially at night.I am d... View full comment
Chantix
User Ratings:
5.8
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
5.6
Holistic Benefits
I had tried everything to quit smoking and this was the only thing that worked! I guarantee that if you give Chantix a shot you will be a non-smoker! I was a 1 1/2 pack a day smoker and I had absolutely no desire to smoke by the end of the week without ANY withdrawal symptoms. You will feel sick and dizzy if you don't eat 30 minutes before taking it but you will no side effects other than vivid dreams if you just follow this step.
Flagyl ER
User Ratings:
3.6
Effectiveness
1.4
Side Effects
3
Holistic Benefits
Cures bacterial infection for a long time.
Losartan Potassium
User Ratings:
2.3
Effectiveness
6.7
Side Effects
4.4
Holistic Benefits
I have been taking Losartan Potassium 100/25 for three weeks and found I have extreme sweating. I feel like having cold day and night. When I see my doctor next time I am going to ask why I am sweating so much.
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