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Betahistine
User Ratings:
4
Effectiveness
6.9
Side Effects
4.9
Holistic Benefits
Since starting on this drug last year, my "attacks" have reduced tremendously and I'm able to work with confidence now. However, my biggest problem with Betahistine is that I have been experiencing severe muscle cramps recently which at times can be very painful. I have also lost some weight and I try to eat more to compensate! Is their any way one can ensure that he/she maintains her/his weight when on this drug? My sexual appetite has also gone down. Any comments?
Loestrin
User Ratings:
5.6
Effectiveness
5.5
Side Effects
5.8
Holistic Benefits
I take Loestrin mainly as birth control rather than to relieve irregular periods. It's been an effective birth control but it can give me occasional cramping and abdominal pains.
Cough & Cold Medicine
User Ratings:
6.4
Effectiveness
2.8
Side Effects
5.9
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Helps clear cough and flu but sometimes takes a long time to work, and the taste is bad for some.
Effexor XR
User Ratings:
7.1
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
7.2
Holistic Benefits
I now have a very, very low sex drive. But the meds keep me in check, people don't mind being around me, I'm not as angry, don't cry all the time.
Clean & Clear Persa-Gel Max Strength
User Ratings:
4
Effectiveness
1
Side Effects
2.4
Holistic Benefits
Did not cure my acne. Acne returned back in a month.
Bentyl
User Ratings:
5.7
Effectiveness
4.5
Side Effects
5.6
Holistic Benefits
I had a bad stomach bug and the dr, gave me this prescription to stop the abdominal cramping and diarrhea and it worked immediately after taking the first pill. I did get a little bit of blurry vision but not too bad. It also made me a little drowsy but I was taking it with phenergan also so that may be why.
Maalox
User Ratings:
6.8
Effectiveness
2.8
Side Effects
6.2
Holistic Benefits
It relieves quickly, but just after the treatment, I felt that my stomach was heavy. I need to take the treatment for several months.
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