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Cravit
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-2
Effectiveness
6.9
Side Effects
3
Holistic Benefits
Went to the doctor with an infected leg . I was treated .cleaned the area of infection on the leg and had some antibiotic cream applied. Three days later the leg wound was still infected with bacteria. The doctor prescribed 500mg of Cravit for the leg infection , i was also suffering from an allergy that had started on the same day as i cut my leg and was very apparent from day one when i went to the surgery to have the leg wound treated .The leg infection started to get better after bei... View full comment
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
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6.4
Effectiveness
1.3
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Holistic Benefits
heart disease runs in my family, so anything i can do to keep a healthy heart is great. This also helps with my blood pressure. Since starting I can honstly say that my bp has been lower than it usually is.
Cipralex
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Effectiveness
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I have had excellent success with cipralex, treating anxiety and depression. Ive been on it for almost three years. In the past year i have noticed some symptoms which i suspect is the drug. The symptoms are loose stool, mild nausea, intermittent sleep issues amd weight gain of about 10 lbs. i need at least 8 hrs of sleep at night and do not have the same energy as i had before. In addition to cipralex i also have incorporated meditation, follow a healthy diet and get regular exercise. As a r... View full comment
Metformin
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Metformin has done nothing for my diabetes, it really dries out my mouth. I have another Dr.'s appointment scheduled to try something else.
Plavix
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Plavix has changed my life but I have to find some type of insurance as soon as possible because the price is ridiculous.
Bactrim
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One sided debilitating symptoms (out of work for a week in a half) pain, burning, itching, tearing, horrible aches and pain, pins and needles, dizziness, horrible vision problems (spots and flashing lights, pain) great fatigue, anxiety, emotional, hot, weakness, numbness causing me to walk with a limb for over a week and still not normal, insomnia, feeling of pressure, sharp pains in my head, eye socket pain, tightness and stiffness all over but all of the symptoms above were all one sided ex... View full comment
Lyrica
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Effectiveness
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I do have a problem retrieving common words since using Lyrica however, the worse problem in weight gain. I am already well overweight and had lost 27 lbs. with GREAT effort; however I have gained back nearly 15lbs. already without much of an eating change (I don't think). I have notices a stronger appetite and have tried to keep watch but it seems to be gaining anyhow. I am diagnosed with diabetees which I have controlled by diet. I am concerned that I will be on another drug for diabe... View full comment
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