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Preterax

Preterax

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4.3  Effectiveness
6.9  Side Effects
5.3  Holistic Benefits

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Preterax, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 9.2% 83.1% 7.7% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 3.1% 18.5% 66.2% 10.8% 1.5%
Blood Pressure 4.6% 12.3% 24.6% 46.2% 12.3%
Breathing 1.5% 20% 61.5% 15.4% 1.5%
Confidence 0% 9.2% 83.1% 7.7% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 3.1% 6.2% 81.5% 9.2% 0%
Digestion 1.5% 21.5% 70.8% 6.2% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 16.9% 70.8% 12.3% 0%
Energy 4.6% 27.7% 53.8% 9.2% 4.6%
Eyesight 4.6% 13.8% 69.2% 10.8% 1.5%
Memory 3.1% 12.3% 72.3% 10.8% 1.5%
Mental Clarity 0% 12.3% 78.5% 7.7% 1.5%
Pain 4.6% 10.8% 75.4% 6.2% 3.1%
Patience 1.5% 16.9% 73.8% 7.7% 0%
Sexual Health 9.2% 16.9% 64.6% 6.2% 3.1%
Skin Complexion 4.6% 10.8% 78.5% 6.2% 0%
Sleep 1.5% 27.7% 55.4% 12.3% 3.1%
Stress Level 3.1% 18.5% 64.6% 12.3% 1.5%
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Commonly Reported Preterax Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 84.6% 3.8% 5.8% 1.9% 3.8%
Anxiety 50% 18.8% 18.8% 6.2% 6.2%
Appetite Loss 91.5% 4.3% 0% 4.3% 0%
Asthma 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Bloating 68.1% 10.6% 8.5% 8.5% 4.3%
Blurred Vision 53.3% 26.7% 13.3% 6.7% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 60% 26.7% 6.7% 6.7% 0%
Change in Weight 74.5% 10.6% 8.5% 2.1% 4.3%
Cold Hands and/or Feet 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Symptoms 73.3% 20% 6.7% 0% 0%
Confusion 86.7% 0% 13.3% 0% 0%
Constipation 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Cough 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Depression 73.3% 6.7% 13.3% 6.7% 0%
Diarrhea 93.5% 1.6% 3.2% 1.6% 0%
Dizziness 46% 25.4% 19% 6.3% 3.2%
Drowsiness 56.2% 18.8% 12.5% 12.5% 0%
Fatigue 56.2% 12.5% 18.8% 12.5% 0%
Fever 86.7% 13.3% 0% 0% 0%
Flu-Like Symptoms 66% 12.8% 17% 2.1% 2.1%
Gas 54.8% 9.7% 16.1% 12.9% 6.5%
Headache 58.7% 12.7% 14.3% 4.8% 9.5%
Indigestion 82.2% 0% 15.6% 0% 2.2%
Insomnia 87.5% 0% 6.2% 6.2% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 66.7% 20% 6.7% 6.7% 0%
Itching 77.1% 10.4% 2.1% 6.2% 4.2%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 50% 25% 0% 25% 0%
Mood Swings 66.7% 0% 20% 13.3% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 37% 21.7% 19.6% 15.2% 6.5%
Muscle Cramping 66.7% 13.3% 0% 20% 0%
Nausea 78.8% 15.4% 3.8% 1.9% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 73.3% 6.7% 20% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 93.3% 0% 0% 6.7% 0%
Skin Rash 81.6% 6.1% 6.1% 4.1% 2%
Stomach Ache 86.7% 0% 6.7% 6.7% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Preterax Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anemia 95.7% 2.1% 0% 0% 2.1%
Constipation 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Cough 40% 0% 20% 40% 0%
Decrease in Birth Control Effectiveness 97.9% 2.1% 0% 0% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 25% 25% 25% 0% 25%
Dehydration / Thirst 66% 21.3% 6.4% 2.1% 4.3%
Discolored Urine 74.5% 14.9% 8.5% 2.1% 0%
Drowsiness 70.2% 14.9% 6.4% 2.1% 6.4%
Fatigue 48.9% 21.3% 14.9% 8.5% 6.4%
Heartburn 75% 0% 0% 25% 0%
Indigestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Liver Damage 97.9% 0% 2.1% 0% 0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth 80.9% 17% 0% 2.1% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 33.3% 16.7% 33.3% 16.7% 0%
Reduced Libido 75% 12.5% 7.5% 2.5% 2.5%
Sickness with Alcohol Consumption 93.6% 6.4% 0% 0% 0%
Stuffy Nose 75% 0% 0% 0% 25%
Swelling 87.5% 4.2% 2.1% 4.2% 2.1%
Swelling around the Eyes 50% 0% 0% 25% 25%
Vomiting 93.6% 4.3% 2.1% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Preterax
Since taking Preterax Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Blindness 1.6%
Fall 2.4%
Hospitalization 2.4%
Stroke 0.8%
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User Comments about Preterax
09 May 2018 Dry Throat and Cough a lot almost everyday
   —Posted by Anonymous
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21 Sep 2017 I have not been able to assocte any efect fro takin preterax but I do have very severe psoriasis
   —Posted by likiak.paul
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04 Jul 2017 my blood pressure has been normal since I took Preterax 2.5 mg about 8 years ago. am still taking Preterax but am also scared about possible side effects in my kidney. what is the best time to have the tablet ,currently as I am taking every morning.Is it ok
   —Posted by Ratnaweera
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28 May 2016 if someone had severe side effect
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13 Apr 2016 using Preterax for increased blood pressure reduction to 120 to 130 systolic and as a diuretic to reduce very mild swelling of ankles.
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