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Lantus
User Ratings:
5.2
Effectiveness
5.9
Side Effects
4.9
Holistic Benefits
I'm taking the highest dosage for the solus pen once a day and have not noticed any change in blood sugar. Had to get off metformin because of digestion problems which are somewhat better now, but still persistent at times. I'm going to see if doctor will change everything next office visit.
Benadryl
User Ratings:
7.2
Effectiveness
3.8
Side Effects
6.3
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Benadryl is a very fast-acting medication and is 100% effective in my case. However, within a half an hour, I am knocked out as a result of the drowsiness effect. I usually sleep for long hours after taking the medication and feel groggy and lazy once waking up. Although my allergies are cleared up, I don't like sleeping the rest of the day or the feeling I get after waking up.
Benylin
User Ratings:
3.8
Effectiveness
1.9
Side Effects
3.8
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Benylin did not work for my cold.
Gabapentin
User Ratings:
3
Effectiveness
5.7
Side Effects
4.8
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I have diabetes, treated with oral and insulin. Also treated for high trigycerides, high cholesterol, and bp. Carving for sugar has increased, gained 10# and all readings have jumped up remarkably since starting this medication. At first it helped the pain in my hands and generalized/overall aching pain. Lately I have begun to feel more pain and particularly old injury pain in neck/back, which has flared for years. Doctor just increase dosage from 300 mg x3 to 600 mg x3 to see if tha... View full comment
Esipram
User Ratings:
5.9
Effectiveness
7.4
Side Effects
6.2
Holistic Benefits
Esipram (Lexapro) saved my life. I had suffered major chronic disorder for 18 years and no other anti-depressants helped. Some (Prozac) made it worse. I was taking tranquilizers every night and seeing a psychiatrist at least weekly. The anxiety attacks were horrendous and nothing helped. I still cannot believe the difference Esipram made. My anxiety has simply vanished. Virtually no side effects. I was able to stop all tranquilizers and I now see the shrink every 6 months instead of weekly.... View full comment
Cymbalta
User Ratings:
3.7
Effectiveness
7.1
Side Effects
5.3
Holistic Benefits
I find that my appetite is HUGE if I am off by just an hour of taking my meds. My weight has increase 20 pounds on this med. I get horrible night sweats and insomnia. I"m lucky to be able to sleep more than 4 hours at a stretch. I haven't changed meds because I've moved and haven't found a new doc.
Cymbalta
User Ratings:
3.7
Effectiveness
7.1
Side Effects
5.3
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Cymbalta was the -worst- experience I've ever had with mental health medicine. I've suffered from depression for 12 years and tried many medications but Cymbalta, by far, has the -worst- side effects to any drug I've ever tried. Granted the pharmacy made a mistake, but the mistake was in my favor! They gave me half the dosage they were supposed to (which was 30mg of Cymbalta) which was the appropriate dosage. My psychiatrist had no idea what the drug was, or at least I think so. She started m... View full comment
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