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Labetalol Hydrochloride
User Ratings:
6.4
Effectiveness
4.6
Side Effects
7.2
Holistic Benefits
I took Atenolol for years to treat cogenital chronic tachycardia (basically, my heart beats too fast). When I got pregnant, I was switched to Labetalol. Virtually no side-effects, which was a definate improvement over Atenolol. I have been taking it for 7 years now, and am quite pleased with it.
Pristiq
User Ratings:
4
Effectiveness
7
Side Effects
5.4
Holistic Benefits
I was diagnosed with General Anxiety in 2003. I briefly went on Buspar and Effexor; Effexor practically put me in a fog, so I didn't end up taking it very long. In 2005 I took on employment at a call center and in 2006 began to have serious panic attacks. Needless to say, preparing to go to work each day only added to the anxiety I felt. In 2009 I knew I needed to start on some type of medication to be able to continue working. A friend recommended Pristiq, so I thought I would give it... View full comment
Leritine
User Ratings:
-4.5
Effectiveness
9.4
Side Effects
0.3
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In 1984 I was given a single dose (as in One Time Only) of leritine IV push for severe pain and was knocked out for about 4 hours. When I awoke I was legally blind as in almost total darkness; I was later diagnosed with bilateral wet macular degeneration and bilateral neovascularization, the latter of which required laser surgery to arrest its progression. Although my eyesight has improved significantly since the initial injury, I am still legally blind, and the condition is considered to be... View full comment
Vitamin D
User Ratings:
6.4
Effectiveness
1.9
Side Effects
4.6
Holistic Benefits
THIS MEDICATION EASY TO SWALLOW SAME AS VITAMIN E PILL. TAKES ONCE A WEEK AND HAS IMPROVED MY VITAMIN D LEVEL WHICH WAS VERY LOW
Femcon FE
User Ratings:
2.9
Effectiveness
6.8
Side Effects
4
Holistic Benefits
When I first started this pill, I hated it. I was bleeding constantly and I had cramps and headaches. However, after about two months of use, I have short, light periods and little pms related symptoms. I did gain a little weight but i think it is starting to come off (I've been on Femcon for about 5 months now). I have tried other birth control pills before and they were not for me. I actually switched to this pill because the pill I was taking before made me have such horrible mood swings t... View full comment
Tylenol
User Ratings:
6
Effectiveness
1.6
Side Effects
5.2
Holistic Benefits
Tylenol has worked for me in the past as a fever reducer. Additionally, it has done a pretty good job as a pain reliever.
Microgestin FE
User Ratings:
5.4
Effectiveness
5.6
Side Effects
5.2
Holistic Benefits
I suffered Panic Attacks, Depression, Anxiety, Heart Palpitations, ans convulsions while using microgestin for 5 years. I lived in a state of shock all day every day. I was in and out of emergancy rooms and doctors offices. I did not know that microgestin was causing all of my symptoms until I stopped taking it 4 months ago. None of the doctors put 2 and 2 together. Within a week of stopping the pill, I felt like a completely different person. I love my new life.
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