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Avena Sativa
User Ratings:
7.2
Effectiveness
4.2
Side Effects
7.6
Holistic Benefits
I take Oatstraw and milky tops as a strong infusion ( 1 cup dried herb per liter boiling water, infused for 4 hours) I will drink the liter of infusion throughout the day. By infusing the herb in water for several hours, you extract all the wonderful vitamins and minerals that are essential to a healthy nervous system that standard 5-10 min infusions and tinctures or pills do not extract.
Cymbalta
User Ratings:
3.7
Effectiveness
7.1
Side Effects
5.3
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Besides being ineffective, I am sufering from severe "brain zaps" while still taking the medication. I am also suffering from debilitating fatigue. This drug is not worth it and I'm afraid to come off of it due to the terrible withdrawals.
Effexor XR
User Ratings:
7.1
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
7.2
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I have been taking Effexor XR in combination with Lexapro for 5 years. Recently deciding to fast and cleanse I stopped taking both meds. Please do not stop abrubtly as I did. Follow the advice of your physician and wean off the meds. I experienced extreme withdrawls including sleeplessness, flash headaches, nausea, extreme sadness and suicidal thoughts. I am through the worst of it after 3 wks. I will not ever go back because the side effects I experienced included weight gain (40lbs), memory... View full comment
VESIcare
User Ratings:
6.4
Effectiveness
5.2
Side Effects
5.6
Holistic Benefits
i have been getting soreness in lower legs. this occurance when i am sitting not moving around also feels like low circulation in lower legs and feet. could vesicare be causing this? i have been on it for about 8 months. starting itching too after prolonged use so started to cut back on unising that and nitrofur....is this all common?
Green Tea
User Ratings:
5.7
Effectiveness
1.4
Side Effects
5.3
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I haven't seen any benefits yet, but I suppose green tea could have long-term benefits that I will see in the future.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
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5.9
Effectiveness
5.6
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5.8
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I am 17, and have been on Ortho tri-cyclen since i was 15. I really like it, except that it is hard to remember to take, and i have had many pregnancy scares. I have an appointment to get mirena, but aftrer looking at reviews, I am considering cancelling my appointment. I've been looking into the different kinds of birth controls, and so far, i seem to have been on the right one. The key to this drug though, is to take it everyday. Otherwise, it can cause nausea, or bloating, irregular perio... View full comment
Quasense
User Ratings:
3
Effectiveness
7.6
Side Effects
4
Holistic Benefits
don't take this ladies. just read the online reviews. it's painful. literally.
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