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Magic Johnson

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Freddie Mercury

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Arthur Ashe

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Isaac Asimov

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Tommy Morrison

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Ritalin
User Ratings:
6
Effectiveness
6.5
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6.5
Holistic Benefits
I liked it because it kept me focused in school but it made me have a depressive empty feeling so they took me off of it.
Verapamil Hydrochloride
User Ratings:
4.1
Effectiveness
6.9
Side Effects
5.3
Holistic Benefits
I have palpations --was on a beta blocker toprol xl for 6years had meny problems on it.. put on verapamil 260mg did ok for a while, but get winded out of breath doing anything! my vision is blurred and eyes dry at night ? allergic or what ? doctor doesnt know? im tired all the time got no get up and go anymore - depressed alot ! just feel bad, not normal anymore - forgot what that is ? noticed hair thinning everywhere and some return of palps while on this medication - though now they ar... View full comment
Omeprazole
User Ratings:
6.3
Effectiveness
2.9
Side Effects
5.6
Holistic Benefits
It helped me a lot for my pains because of ulcer
Vytorin
User Ratings:
8.9
Effectiveness
2.3
Side Effects
5.7
Holistic Benefits
I have had a significant decrease in joint pain with Vytorin compared to the other Cholesterol medication I used. I have used Zocor, Lipitor and Zetia
Betaseron
User Ratings:
2.7
Effectiveness
7.8
Side Effects
2.8
Holistic Benefits
Betaserson did seem to help control my MS a little. I still had attacks every few months. My most severe attack to date was while taking Beta. I now own a wheelchair because of that attack. Really did not like the side effects and had a constant low grade fever while taking this drug.
Creatine
User Ratings:
6.6
Effectiveness
5.2
Side Effects
6
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This supplement wasn't one of my favorites. Even though I did recover quickly after workouts, and though I noticed more definition, I think the majority of it was water weight (I gained a lot of weight very quickly when I started using it). I know that many people swear by this stuff, but I don't think I would recommend it. Being able to eat after a workout is more important than creatine intake.
Lyrica
User Ratings:
3.9
Effectiveness
7.5
Side Effects
5.3
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I quit taking Lyrica about a month ago due to continued worsening of my vision. Wt gain was also a big issue as it does nothing for self-esteem.
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