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Magic Johnson

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Freddie Mercury

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Zofran
User Ratings:
8.2
Effectiveness
1.4
Side Effects
7.1
Holistic Benefits
When this medication was administered through IV I felt as if it worked better, I felt such a great relief but then as I took it sublingual it had a bad after taste and it relieved my nausea but I guess i was expecting the same effect as through IV, but it did help the nausea a lot, and I could sleep better and actually be around food. Great medication besides the bad after taste.
Skelaxin
User Ratings:
5
Effectiveness
4.7
Side Effects
5
Holistic Benefits
Skelaxin improved my quality of life when I was suffering from acute neck and jaw spasms (following a dislocation). Works quickly to provide relief from painful muscle spasms. While taking Skelaxin in conjunction with an anti-inflammatory, I was basically pain free and able to sleep at night and procede with physical therapy by day. Worked better than benzodiazepenes or opiods. Non-habit forming. I still take it occasionally (in conjunction with an anti-inflammatory) to arrest acute "... View full comment
Zoloft
User Ratings:
5
Effectiveness
6.3
Side Effects
6.1
Holistic Benefits
During the first week I took half a dose and experienced a pretty strong distaste to all foods. Even when I was hungry, the sight and smell of food made me feel sick. This went away during the second week. My only other side effect is that I don't sleep as much as I used to. Also, it tends to wear off suddenly between doses. I'm sure that has to do with my not finding the proper dosage for me (I've only been on it for about 4 weeks), but that is something to keep in mind when considering... View full comment
Junel FE
User Ratings:
1.6
Effectiveness
6.5
Side Effects
3.9
Holistic Benefits
i feel this way after almost one year (half that year was on the generic microgestin), and finally realized my feeling may be a side effect of junel. thought it was just me and didn't know how to control my mood. cryin right now actually :( i think i may skip tonight's pill and just stop birth control for good. the hormones are horrible for the environment anyways. i plan to start using condoms and natural family planning instead. ....or i may just try the ring bc it is supposedly much lower... View full comment
Seasonique
User Ratings:
2.8
Effectiveness
6.5
Side Effects
4
Holistic Benefits
I started seasonique because of hormonal migraines. I dislike taking hormones, but so far it has been the only thing that has consistently kept me from having migraines once a month. I now only get them 1-2 times a year in relation to hormones. I would like to try some more natural alternatives, but this is what works for me right now. I also really enjoy only having my period 4 times a year- especially with the job I have!
Gelhist
What side effects do most people experience from Gelhist and related drugs? The label I saw says: severe dizziness, anxiety, restless feeling, or nervousness fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeats confusion, hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior feeling like you might pass out urinating less than usual or not at all easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness, fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest... View full comment
Macrodantin
User Ratings:
4.3
Effectiveness
6.9
Side Effects
4.6
Holistic Benefits
coming from a previous antiseptic puromylin tabs. this capsule of 200mg per day B D is radically different. It has taken the smell of the urine away and the consumption of a capsule to two big tablets makes a difference radically.
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