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Leritine
User Ratings:
-4.5
Effectiveness
9.4
Side Effects
0.3
Holistic Benefits
Leritine is the only drug that relieves my pain. My doctor prescribed this drug for me approximately 15 years ago. I used the drug for approximately 3 weeks, until I no longer needed it. Years later, I requested this drug from my doctor, to relieve severe pain. I was informed that the drug was no longer available. I live with severe, chronic pain (the result of being hit by a car when I was 15 years of age) and have exhausted all methods to relieve the pain. I will never forget those 3 weeks... View full comment
Levothroid
User Ratings:
3.6
Effectiveness
5.7
Side Effects
4.7
Holistic Benefits
My thyroid lvls were low so doctor prescribed this to me 25 mg. once a day. I noticed a weight gain immediately, headaches, severe joint pain, my throat felt swollen or like a lump was in it and overall negative effects. I had a hysterectomy the same month the doctor prescribed this so I am unsure if its the levothyroid or effects of no hormones...maybe a little of both. I am at a standstill as to whether this drug helps any at all. I weaned myself off for a period of 6 months, my throat no l... View full comment
Amrix
User Ratings:
4.4
Effectiveness
6.1
Side Effects
5.4
Holistic Benefits
After trying several other medications, Amrix was the first to relieve the intense constant pain in my head. I was extremely tired the first couple of weeks after I started taking it. Especially in the first week, I couldn't even trust myself to take care of my children because I couldn't keep my eyes open. I also had problems with my face breaking out and extreme dry mouth. I tried to stop taking the pill after 3 weeks, but my headaches came back the next day. I have now been on Amrix f... View full comment
Simvastatin
User Ratings:
6.1
Effectiveness
3.7
Side Effects
4.6
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It gives me terrible cramps and I am unable to take it. I had to switch to a different medicine because the side effects were too bad.
Betahistine
User Ratings:
4
Effectiveness
6.9
Side Effects
4.9
Holistic Benefits
Since starting on this drug last year, my "attacks" have reduced tremendously and I'm able to work with confidence now. However, my biggest problem with Betahistine is that I have been experiencing severe muscle cramps recently which at times can be very painful. I have also lost some weight and I try to eat more to compensate! Is their any way one can ensure that he/she maintains her/his weight when on this drug? My sexual appetite has also gone down. Any comments?
Azor
User Ratings:
4.4
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
5.8
Holistic Benefits
I was on Binicar for 3 weeks with no reduction in blood pressure. My values were 150/90 (monitored for three weeks with cuff) Dr put me on Azor. 5mg/20mg Four (4) hours after first dose BP was 135/72. I will continue to document reading for 1 month to see if the values remain low at different times of the day.
Citalopram Hydrobromide
User Ratings:
3.6
Effectiveness
7.3
Side Effects
5.5
Holistic Benefits
i am really worried about my foggy brain. Is it that I am 65 or is it the drug,or am i getting senile?
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