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Claritin
User Ratings:
6.5
Effectiveness
2.7
Side Effects
5.3
Holistic Benefits
Claritin is perfect for the Spring season when plants and flowers are in bloom. I had such a difficult time just breathing until I started using Claritin. It worked perfectly for me.
Zocor
User Ratings:
6.8
Effectiveness
2.6
Side Effects
5.3
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I have had a few side effects from this medicine. I felt like my mouth my drying and I wasn't digesting things very well. Additionally, I was always very drowsy.
Vicodin
User Ratings:
6.6
Effectiveness
5.6
Side Effects
6.4
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this was great after my ankle surgery to help me get through the worst part of the pain and to help me sleep
Centrum Multivitamin
User Ratings:
4.3
Effectiveness
3.7
Side Effects
4.7
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I had chest pain also as well as severe heartburn from taking Centrum.
Aspirin
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6.3
Effectiveness
2
Side Effects
5.3
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I've taken aspirin for as long as I can remember and I've never had problems with it. It worked well on my constant headaches and pain in my muscles when I have it. I would recommend aspirin to anyone.
Prozac
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4.8
Effectiveness
5.9
Side Effects
5.9
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I was on Prozac for over a year when I first started taking it. My mother says I seemed to have a better attitude and I was altogether getting better. Then, in December 2008, I abruptly stopped taking it. I had a host of withdrawal symptoms and worsening depression and thoughts. I was put back on Prozac in August 2009, after a doctor asked me if it would help and I stupidly said "yes". Although some people do comment and say it's helping me, I strongly disagree. I still get bouts of... View full comment
Nora-BE
User Ratings:
1.3
Effectiveness
7.1
Side Effects
3.7
Holistic Benefits
I went off this drug this morning and am looking forward to not bleeding for a month straight at a time (I think of the 3 ½ months i've been on it, i've bled for 2 ½ - 3 months). I certainly won't miss severe mood swings (or crying jags). I have't gained weight - but i've had a tough time loosing it. I wonder how long it will take for my system to get back to "normal".
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