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Diamox
User Ratings:
4.8
Effectiveness
7.5
Side Effects
5.5
Holistic Benefits
I take 2g per day for pseudotumor cerebri, so I know that is a lot. Diamox has helped my high pressure headaches and helped keep most of the PTC symptoms at bay, however, it does have some issues of its own. Before I began taking a potassium supplement, my energy level was greatly decreased, my blood pressure was EXTREMELY low (about 86/50) on a regular basis and I would experience leg cramps as well as stabbing pains in both my feet and my hands. As I noted, with potassium, most of these sid... View full comment
Naproxen Sodium
User Ratings:
7.2
Effectiveness
2.4
Side Effects
6.6
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Mot very effective in muscle pains. Felt numbness in left side so had to discontinue its use.
Claritin-D 24 Hour
User Ratings:
6.6
Effectiveness
3.4
Side Effects
6
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I think Claritin-D 24-hour helped most of my symptoms but not all. It definitely alleviated my sinus symptoms, but it neither helped my dry, itchy eyes nor my sore, irritated throat. Throughout the years I have tried numerous allergy medications, and for OTC meds, Claritin- D 24-hour is the best that I have found. The nasal decongestant, pseudoephedrine, found in Claritin really does make a difference. I truly recommend this product to anyone who has severe allergies like me, especially durin... View full comment
Valium
User Ratings:
6.2
Effectiveness
6.2
Side Effects
6.3
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good for occasional use, anxiety attacks
Lupron
User Ratings:
1.8
Effectiveness
7.2
Side Effects
2.7
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Taking Lupron shots to make me go into menapause so I can take Aromasin for breast cancer. Fatigue is bad. Hot flashes, sweats, chills, fever off and on, depression is bad, now my hands/fingers are numb/tingling and hurt. I hate this drug. For 4 days after I get the shot I am in bed, I cry and I"m depressed and I feel so sick like I have the flu and I hurt all over. I think this drug is killing me.
Micardis
User Ratings:
4.3
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
5.7
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Micardis causes short term memory loss. Restless legs, blurry eyes Night urination and weight increase. Supplements cannot be taken with Micardis as they react in causing blood pressure to elevate. I have tried Multivitamins Niacin Vitamin B complex B1 B2 B6 B 12 Garlic Vitamin C Omega 3 6 9 / fish/oils Vitamin D Calcium Gingseng Glucosamine Coenzyme Q10 Gingko Bilopa Goji Berries Prunes Salt Inositol Powder Rose hip tablets Algae Cal Plus Melatonin Selenium Everytime I try something new it... View full comment
Cymbalta
User Ratings:
3.7
Effectiveness
7.1
Side Effects
5.3
Holistic Benefits
My depression and anxiety are much better. I haven't gained any weight as with other antidepressants. When I get aggitated or angry at something I can't seem to remain calm. I can't seem to control myself too well in these situations. I'm going to discuss this at my next Dr's Visit.
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