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Imitrex
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7.4
Effectiveness
4
Side Effects
6
Holistic Benefits
This was a very expensive drug that did absolutely nothing for me. It didn't prevent an oncoming migraine when taken at onset, nor did it dull the pain once the migraine was full blown. I didn't experience any side effects, but it did nothing for the pain.
Lybrel
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8.2
Effectiveness
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Ive been on Lybrel for around 7 months and its been good. In the beginning I had no spotting but instead i had HUGE mood swings, I would get extremely mad about nothing. After a while the mood swings stopped and a few weeks later I started spotting which didn't stop for about 6-7 weeks. It was extremely light so it didn't really feel like i was spotting. It then stopped for maybe a month or so...then started back up and has been on going for about two months-ish. Though Ive been spotting cons... View full comment
Carbimazole
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Effectiveness
6.2
Side Effects
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Omega 3 Fatty Acids
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Gabapentin
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Proscar
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Effectiveness
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