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Lexapro
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My pharmacy kept trying to change me to Generic Lexapro. It didnt work well and I continue to fight with them about this.
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Nasacort AQ
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I use Nasacort AQ when needed for allergies including stuffy nose, and to help prevent sinus infections. It works immediately and very well and I do not notice any side effects other than the slight burning in my nose when I use it.
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Zoloft
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I have tried many depression/anxiety medications and Zoloft works best. I have had no adverse side effects from this medication (as I have had with others) and it has worked well to alleviate my anxiety.
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Seasonique
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This was by far the worst experience of my life. I had taken other BC pills off and on since I was a teen and even though some were slightly bothersome, they were tolerable - I am now 35 and can't believe how awful this particular pill was. I am about to go for a test to see if I had a stroke while on it, as i have had noticeable short term memory loss. There was a particular evening when i was feeling strangely ill, and suffering from what i came to realize as side effects of this pill (was... View full comment
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Paracetamol
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Paracetamol is an efficient drug, and not expensive but it has an unpleasant taste.
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Tylenol
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Tylenol works after about 45 minutes. I mostly just wish it was instantaneous, but that would be a miracle, I suppose.
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