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Lutera (28)
User Ratings:
3.8
Effectiveness
7.7
Side Effects
4.9
Holistic Benefits
This pill has given me nothing but problems from the start. During the first few months I experienced weight gain, very sore breasts, mood swings, and worst of all hair loss. I would lose large clumps in the shower everyday. Also my periods were completely erratic. I was more regular when I was on no birth control. Eventually my hair stopped falling out and my breast stopped being sore, so I kept taking it. I've been on it for 10 months and now I'm pregnant! I'm not one of those people... View full comment
Carbimazole
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2.9
Effectiveness
6.2
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I developed a skin rash that I went to my Dr about they did not think it was from the medication. It was round patches all over my chest and stomach and a couple around my eyes. That cleared up over time. Now my hair has been falling out for several months. I commonly have a "malting" time, so was not concerned at first, but it is rally noticeable now. I got a photo of my from 3 months ago, my daughter (13yrs old) was shocked, seeing the Dr in 4 days. I was on 30mg, just reduce... View full comment
Isotretinoin
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Effectiveness
6.1
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This is my second round of Isotretinoin. The first time the results lasted for about 3 1/2 years before I started having bouts of cystic acne again (definitely related to stress). The first time I was on it I had a lot of joint and muscle pain but I have not experienced that this time around. This time in addition to the normal dry skin, lips, and increased thirst, I have dry eyes and a dry nose that bleeds frequently if I do not use the nasal gel to moisten it. These side effects are well wo... View full comment
Cymbalta
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Effectiveness
7.1
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This medication was prescribed to help with my fibromyalgia. Taking this medication has slowly deteriorated my quality of life. It no longer helped with the pain so I discussed it with my physician and it was decided that I could come off this meedication. The "withdrawal" is the most difficult thing I have ever been through. The issues with stopping this medication were not mentioned in any of the literature I read before agreeing to take it in the first place. This is my third tim... View full comment
Lyrica
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Effectiveness
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Side Effects
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Effectiveness
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Side Effects
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I am glad that I finally found something to regulate my periods and cramps. Everything else wasn't strong enough, and I ended up having breakthrough bleeding and a period every other week.
Darvocet
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Effectiveness
5.7
Side Effects
5.1
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Darvocet N 100 was prescribed to me when I broke my foot this summer. I took it as directed but it is a controlled medication and made me very sleepy and I would just fall asleep whenever I took it (so it was good to take at night) But honestly what helped the most with my pain was the Ibuprofen 800 which is an antiinflammatory. Even though the Darvocet took away the pain- all it did was cover it up while the Ibuprofen acutually helped. I wouldn't take Darvocet again. ALSO I had very very ver... View full comment
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