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Amoxicillin
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7.1
Effectiveness
3.4
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5.7
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Cleared the infection, only taken for max 7days
Wellbutrin XL
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I had just started to try antidepressants. I was first described the generic brand of Wellbutrin XL by Tevic. I had less pain almost immediately after starting on the low dose. I had some strange "rush" like sensations. It was almost too much. Then some snapping at the bit about mid day. Within two weeks I was itching severely and could not stop. It took about 5 weeks before I was back to normal. After trying another med that had failed, but doctor prescribed me the Brand name Wel... View full comment
Lunesta
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Effectiveness
4.3
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Do not like because it does not keep me asleep
Trazodone Hydrochloride
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5.5
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This drug works pretty well for insomnia, but it leaves me groggy in the morning. My head feels heavy, kind of feels like a hangover.
Effexor
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Candex
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Effectiveness
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As stress wore down my immune system candida began to grow out of control in my body. This caused many unexplainable symptoms that the doctor could not explain. A thyroid panel came back normal yet I was having hot and cold flashes, felt very dizzy after eating, always out of breath just walking across the room and experienced anxiety attacks for the first time in my life. I thought I was going to die. This went on for months. To me, the proof that this was a systemic candida infection lies... View full comment
Tums
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Effectiveness
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Tums is good for heartburn but it generally takes a few hours to kick in for me. I also don't really like the taste but that's not much of an issue to deal with.
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