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Magic Johnson

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Freddie Mercury

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Liberace

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Arthur Ashe

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Isaac Asimov

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Tommy Morrison

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Zyrtec
User Ratings:
7.3
Effectiveness
3.1
Side Effects
6.1
Holistic Benefits
works very well if it weren't for the disabling fatigue---have returned to clarinex
Lupron Depot
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Effectiveness
8.7
Side Effects
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Lupron Depot was presented to me after my laparoscpy as a means to continue to heal my body from my fibroids and endometriosis. I was convinced by my doctor that this was the normal treatment and this would increase my odds for pregnancy and reduce my pain for 3-5 years.. I had the shot every three months for 6 months, totaling 3 shots. I still suffer from cramps and now worse. I have chronic fatigue, lost chunks of my hair, gained about 40 pounds, I suffer from terrible headaches and join... View full comment
Carbimazole
User Ratings:
2.9
Effectiveness
6.2
Side Effects
3.9
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It's not until I complete this survey that I realise what an adverse affect carbimazole has had one me. It did lower my thyroid levels (and that seems to be all my doctor is interested in) but I feel worse for it. I also wonder whether other medication interracts with it. I also take lithium (which caused by hyperthyroidism) and although my doctor has said this wouldn't be a problem, I wonder if it is an issue. Final comment. I now have a really sore lower back. I can't explain it any o... View full comment
Allegra
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6.8
Effectiveness
3.3
Side Effects
5.4
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I used to take Claritin before it was over-the-counter (after which it failed to work for me) and I also tried Zyrtec, which never really worked for me. Out of all of the allergy medications I've used, Allegra appears to be most effective for my seasonal allergies although it is not quite as effective for my animal allergies.
Lupron
User Ratings:
1.8
Effectiveness
7.2
Side Effects
2.7
Holistic Benefits
First 5 months was OK. Some increase in belly fat. Slight increase in weight- 3 lbs. Fatigue set in at 5 months and joint weakness.
Paracetamol
User Ratings:
6.1
Effectiveness
2.5
Side Effects
5.4
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Paracetamol is a medicine that I love and I have used my childhood without any problem for using it is very small as the great evils and is very effective I urge to be always beside itself because I want to say it is essential cons but it is very useful.
Cyclobenzaprine Hydrochloride
User Ratings:
7.1
Effectiveness
4.2
Side Effects
6.9
Holistic Benefits
I was given Flexeril to help with my neck and facial spasms and it really helped. The first week I felt its 'buzz' but after that I just get my muscle relaxation.
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