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Bactrim
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6.2
Effectiveness
3.6
Side Effects
5.1
Holistic Benefits
One sided debilitating symptoms (out of work for a week in a half) pain, burning, itching, tearing, horrible aches and pain, pins and needles, dizziness, horrible vision problems (spots and flashing lights, pain) great fatigue, anxiety, emotional, hot, weakness, numbness causing me to walk with a limb for over a week and still not normal, insomnia, feeling of pressure, sharp pains in my head, eye socket pain, tightness and stiffness all over but all of the symptoms above were all one sided ex... View full comment
Lyrica
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Effectiveness
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I was put on Lyrica to control my sciatic nerve pain after I had back surgery. I took this for three months and I saw no improvement in my pain that I was having in my leg. I experienced heavy fatigue while taking this I was always tired and felt kinda light headed and dizzy. My doctor took me off of this and prescribed me Keppra instead, it was a much better product for me.
Effexor XR
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I have been taking Effexor XR in combination with Lexapro for 5 years. Recently deciding to fast and cleanse I stopped taking both meds. Please do not stop abrubtly as I did. Follow the advice of your physician and wean off the meds. I experienced extreme withdrawls including sleeplessness, flash headaches, nausea, extreme sadness and suicidal thoughts. I am through the worst of it after 3 wks. I will not ever go back because the side effects I experienced included weight gain (40lbs), memory... View full comment
Topamax
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Effectiveness
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Have been taking Topamax for about 5 years for migraines. At one point I was up to 300 mg/day but am now down to 200 mg/day. This medication has been challenging at times. I have experienced all the typical side effects to varying degrees. The most challenging side effect for me is the speech aphasia that I experience. It can be extremely embarrassing in a business setting (or even among friends for that matter) to have words just not "come out". You know the words are there,... View full comment
Tylenol
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Effectiveness
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Side Effects
5.2
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I use Tylenol whenever I have a headache. It works pretty quickly.
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride
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Topamax
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Effectiveness
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Side Effects
5.9
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I recommend Topamax to anyone who suffers from chronic migraines. The only two side effects I do not enjoy is the loss of taste with soda and slight confusion at times. It's never to noticeable, but at times it does seem I get a little air headed. I rarely suffer from migraines and when I do get one it's never as strong as they were.
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