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Clobetasol Propionate
User Ratings:
6.8
Effectiveness
1.4
Side Effects
5.3
Holistic Benefits
Takes 2-4 days before noticing effects, not very effective. Produces slight side effect of minor skin rash and dry skin. Switched to more highly effective ointments. Seems have to apply more than prescribed per day (three times per day) in order to be more effective.
NuvaRing
User Ratings:
6.8
Effectiveness
5.1
Side Effects
5.9
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I have been using nuvaring over 4 months now. Have experienced no problems. I feel that a lot of complaints from other users is from incorrect use and from unhealthy individuals trying to use a hormonal method. I think that if you are healthy (not overweight, excercise regularly, etc.) before use than you will have less side effects. Working in the area of of family planning as a Registered Nurse this is what I see from a professional point of view: Unhealthy Americans that already have nu... View full comment
Cephalexin
User Ratings:
7.2
Effectiveness
3.1
Side Effects
5.9
Holistic Benefits
I had an ingrown toe nail on my big toe on my foot, and the doctor said I had a bacterial infection. He then prescribed Cephalexin and to soak it in salt; my toe was better within a month!
Atenolol
User Ratings:
6.8
Effectiveness
4.5
Side Effects
6.4
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I get no side effects from this medication, i just take it for my high blood pressure, it has controlled my blood pressure really well.
Lisinopril
User Ratings:
5.7
Effectiveness
4.3
Side Effects
5.7
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Since I have started on Lisinopril-HCTZ 20/12.5MG I have been gaining weight. I used to be 130 and I was 175 lbs a couple of months ago. Its like being on a roller coaster with my weight since I have started on this medication. I am now 155lbs and cant seem to get anylower than that. I even went to a nutrinist ofr 3 months and a strict exercise program and nothing has helped. I never had this problem with my weight.
Effexor
User Ratings:
4.4
Effectiveness
6.6
Side Effects
5.8
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Horrible, in bed for days while on it win migaines, nausea --totaly bed ridden. Made me deppressed and my balance & eyesight were messed up.
Nasonex
User Ratings:
7.1
Effectiveness
3.1
Side Effects
6
Holistic Benefits
i take it 2 twice in day one in the morning & 1 at evening. It is effective sometimes not all the time. It also removes my headache sometimes. Also use paracetemol aswell to help with the pain.
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