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Wellbutrin XL
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5.6
Effectiveness
6
Side Effects
6.3
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I had just started to try antidepressants. I was first described the generic brand of Wellbutrin XL by Tevic. I had less pain almost immediately after starting on the low dose. I had some strange "rush" like sensations. It was almost too much. Then some snapping at the bit about mid day. Within two weeks I was itching severely and could not stop. It took about 5 weeks before I was back to normal. After trying another med that had failed, but doctor prescribed me the Brand name Wel... View full comment
Candex
User Ratings:
4.5
Effectiveness
5.9
Side Effects
5.6
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The first time I took it, I had no problems and, along with an anti-candida diet, my rashes cleared up. When family came for vacation, I relaxed on my diet and had wine and dessert, etc. The rashes came back quickly with splitting skin, itching, etc. After the family left, I started the Candex again (although I didn't wait the recommended time between taking the 2 capsules and food. After the first dosage, I had diarrhea all day, and the only food I had had before it started was the Cande... View full comment
Flagyl
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7.7
Effectiveness
4.1
Side Effects
6.6
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Flagyl was prescribed to me to clear up a bacterial infection. There were minimal side effects taking this pill and the infection had cleared up by the time the prescribed amount was finished.
Maxalt
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Effectiveness
4.3
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Tylenol
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6
Effectiveness
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Side Effects
5.2
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Tylenol works fine for my pain relief, but it seems to take longer to feel the relief than Advil. I prefer aspirin for pain relief from headaches because it works quicker.
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I have had Graves disease for twomyears now. The first approach was a gradully reducing dose of carbimazole, from 40mg down to 5mg. This took approximately a year. I tolerated the carbimazle well, though can relate the commentsvre metallic taste in the mouth and and upset tummy at dose change time. This lasted approximately three days until my body adjusted. After the first attempt I shot back into Hyer territory and I then started again on the Carbimazole. After 6 months this time i re... View full comment
Metformin
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6.1
Effectiveness
5
Side Effects
5.2
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I started taking this with Glipizide and it helps keep my diabetes under control. I don't really follow a ay exercise or diet though and I think that's why it is still bad.
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