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Albuterol
User Ratings:
7.5
Effectiveness
3.5
Side Effects
6.8
Holistic Benefits
i've been taking it since I was about 6. I take it when my chest feels tight and I have trouble breathing. I also take it before a sports game or something that might stress my breathing.
Lyrica
User Ratings:
3.9
Effectiveness
7.5
Side Effects
5.3
Holistic Benefits
Lyrica is ok for treating anxiety conditions like GAD. It works well but the confusion/dizziness at dosage above 300mg per day can be a problem. It does not have many gastrointestinal side effects but I find that it irritates a long term gastritis problem of mine. Lyrica is a good alternative for those who cant tolerate conventional antidepressants or those who would like to avoid the use of benzodiazipines. Lyrica does have withdrawal symptoms on stopping (so I have read) but they are not a... View full comment
Lipitor
User Ratings:
4.5
Effectiveness
5.2
Side Effects
3.7
Holistic Benefits
I experience quite a bit of side effects from this medicine, and all together it was not very effective at all.
Lithium Carbonate
User Ratings:
4.8
Effectiveness
7.4
Side Effects
5.8
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I have been on lithium for 35 yrs. had a breakdown when my identical sister died.I tried twice in that period of time to stop it and I got a mini break down.Iwill never get off it again.But i would like to go down to one because of all these side effects.Of course I will be asking my dr. about it,but I wanted to know if my feelings about these side effects are being aggravated by lithium.
Tylenol
User Ratings:
6
Effectiveness
1.6
Side Effects
5.2
Holistic Benefits
AWESOME STUFF. Currently I use as a drug of choice in almost every sickness (head, cold, flu, etc.). Seems that Tylenol has a positive effect on immunity system. It gives it strength to fight the bugs. Oher drugs don't seem to have as much effect as tylenol does. I am not sure if it is some kind of ingredient combination that works well with my body or if it just a good and effective drug. Either way it tremendously help me when I am sick.
Intuniv
User Ratings:
3.5
Effectiveness
5.2
Side Effects
6.1
Holistic Benefits
My 15 year old son has ADHD. He has been on numerous stimulants over the years as well as Strattera. The stimulants caused decreased weight and appetitie and increased frustration. While they helped with focus, the tradeoffs were difficult. He currently is on Vyvanse 50 mg daily and began Intuniv 1mg three weeks ago and has titrated up to 3 mg. He literally is a much more focused, patient, and less frustrated child. He seems much more happy and has not had any of the side effects except for a... View full comment
Betahistine
User Ratings:
4
Effectiveness
6.9
Side Effects
4.9
Holistic Benefits
I have suffered from Menier's disease for 13 years. Despite the ups and downs of this condition, i did not let it control my life. My advice to sufferers: Exercise regularly Avoid salt at all costs Avoid Cigarettes Avoid Alcohol Take your tablets regularly Forget about the condition: The more you think about it, the more you get upset and depressed Enjoy your life fully Avoid reading too much about the condition on the Internet When you have an attack, lie down and sleep if you fee... View full comment
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