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Ibuprofen
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Wow, Tom, I hope I am playing basketball at 75 too. I agree though, my Dad never took anything and he looks about 60 even through he is 78. I use a lot of indian herbs like amala, awhwagandha, and Gotu Kola which seems to keep me running, but my basket ball game aint what it used to be. Nice site here. Thanks
NuvaRing
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I have been using nuvaring over 4 months now. Have experienced no problems. I feel that a lot of complaints from other users is from incorrect use and from unhealthy individuals trying to use a hormonal method. I think that if you are healthy (not overweight, excercise regularly, etc.) before use than you will have less side effects. Working in the area of of family planning as a Registered Nurse this is what I see from a professional point of view: Unhealthy Americans that already have nu... View full comment
Ibuprofen
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has helped me sleep better
Lupron Depot
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I have been a parapalagic for the last 23 years. I had a radical prostictimy. Later my PSA increased. Took the Lupron and my life went to hell. I have lost the majority of my muscle strength and having severe memory problems. The lost of strength caused fall during a transfer breaking two bones and creating a pressure sore. I now have severe pain in my left thigh which has been numb for 23 years. The loss of muscle strength in my back has caused me to collapse to one side increasing my disco... View full comment
Codeine
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Do not take Codeine because when I took it I vomited blood and thought I was dying instantly.
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I take the drug as prescribed other than when I have bouts of sleeplessness or twitchiness at night. When this happens I stop taking the medication for a few days/weeks to reduce it in my system and then start it again.
Seasonique
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