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Effexor
User Ratings:
4.4
Effectiveness
6.6
Side Effects
5.8
Holistic Benefits
I find the withdrawal symptoms quite severe; a few years ago my doctor wanted to start me on something else but wanted to get me off Effexor first; within 2 days my sleep patterns were very disrupted with vivid dreams and restlessness, by the 4th day my body was shaking - almost spasmodic. I went back on the Effexor, but find that even one missed or delayed dose causes a hightened dream state, my mind starts to race and I don't sleep well at all. I fear going off it, but hate the dependency.
Amphetamine Salt Combo
User Ratings:
8.3
Effectiveness
5.7
Side Effects
7.9
Holistic Benefits
Helps my ADHD; keeps me alert and focused
Cabergoline
User Ratings:
0.3
Effectiveness
6.6
Side Effects
3.1
Holistic Benefits
I had a pituitary tumor and I was prescribed this medication. I was very satisfied with the results because it shrunk the tumor and my menstrual cycle started again, which was a relief.
Atenolol
User Ratings:
6.8
Effectiveness
4.5
Side Effects
6.4
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I tried to stay the course for about 3 weeks but loss of energy, nausea and occasional vomiting had me asking my doctor to get me off of Atenolol. I work out at the gym several times a week and noticed, (I wear a heart monitor to gauge my fat-burning and cadio zones), that I could not get above about 85 on my pulse rate when 115-120 was the target easily achieved before Atenolol. Result: I perpetually felt sluggish, morose and knew this drug was NOT for me.
Ortho Tri-Cyclen
User Ratings:
5.9
Effectiveness
5.6
Side Effects
5.8
Holistic Benefits
i was advised to take the drug two weeks before my period. i am on my 16th day of my period, i have experienced headaches, bodyaches, hotflashes, nausea, vomiting and of course long periods. i have been hospitalized, the Drs did a blood test, cat scan, pap, ultra and found nothing. i had discussed my concerns and changes i was experiencing after the pill but they all say it cant be the pill as the pill is suppose to help with the period. on the 5th i go for a biopsy. my life is miserable. i k... View full comment
Metoprolol
User Ratings:
7.6
Effectiveness
3.7
Side Effects
5.8
Holistic Benefits
Metoprolol has been the most effective blood pressure medication in lowering blood pressure. At first, I started it at 100mg twice a day and slowly this medication help in adjusting my blood pressure that it was reduced to half the dosage 6 months later. Now, I am
Nifedipine
User Ratings:
3.2
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
5
Holistic Benefits
Nifedipine is the best of a bad situation. I do not like taking medication - I'm very susceptible to the side effects. However once I increase my water intake, I realise I am not easily affected by the side effects
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