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Bactrim DS
User Ratings:
7.2
Effectiveness
4.1
Side Effects
5.6
Holistic Benefits
With Bactrim (generic) I get immediate relief from my chronic prostatitis symptoms. However, during my last two bouts with this condition, I have also had my high blood pressure drop into the normal range. The first time, the drop was extreme so that I discontinued the high blood pressure medication for about 3 months before it returned. This time, after about two weeks taking Bactrim, the blood pressure readings remain in the normal range so that I continue taking the HBP medication. Could i... View full comment
Zoloft
User Ratings:
5
Effectiveness
6.3
Side Effects
6.1
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Zoloft allows me to deal with anxiety without having panic attacks which can make a person emotionally handicapped. It has made a huge difference and has made my life more comfortable.
Tylenol
User Ratings:
6
Effectiveness
1.6
Side Effects
5.2
Holistic Benefits
It works well, as expected. And it's affordable. I notice no difference between other pain meds.
Atenolol
User Ratings:
6.8
Effectiveness
4.5
Side Effects
6.4
Holistic Benefits
I tried to stay the course for about 3 weeks but loss of energy, nausea and occasional vomiting had me asking my doctor to get me off of Atenolol. I work out at the gym several times a week and noticed, (I wear a heart monitor to gauge my fat-burning and cadio zones), that I could not get above about 85 on my pulse rate when 115-120 was the target easily achieved before Atenolol. Result: I perpetually felt sluggish, morose and knew this drug was NOT for me.
Maxalt
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5.7
Effectiveness
4.3
Side Effects
5.1
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Maxalt works great if you take it right when you start feeling a migraine coming! It does make me sleepy and have to urinate a lot but I'd rather that then the migraine. However, since I've been put on Topamax, I'm not sure the Maxalt works right anymore. I've only had to take the Maxalt once since my doctor allowed me to have both again, so it may have just been a rogue migraine. Hopefully with the next one it will work.
Doxycycline Hyclate
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2.9
Effectiveness
6.5
Side Effects
4.3
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This should be illegal! I need help!
Chantix
User Ratings:
5.8
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
5.6
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I have had simular issues. I first started taking chantix Oct 29, 2008. I had terrible abdominal pain and severe nausea. So, I convinced myself to continue taking the drug because I thought nausea and abdominal pain was better than continuing to smoke. Boy was I wrong. I quit smoking on Nov 15, 2008 AND quit taking chantix 3 days later. I knew I had to because chantix was making me very ill. Shortly after stopping, I had terrible gas, a very sensitive and nausea stomach 24/7. Unusual weight l... View full comment
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