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Lupron Depot
User Ratings:
-2.8
Effectiveness
8.7
Side Effects
1.7
Holistic Benefits
It was horrible. I would not recommend anyone take this medication as treatment for endometriosis. Nearly killed me.
Lyrica
User Ratings:
3.9
Effectiveness
7.5
Side Effects
5.3
Holistic Benefits
My original dose of 150 mg 2 times a day was too strong. Drowziness followed into the mid-day making my morning dose absolete. It did help my pain but prevented normal routines. I had to ease into and work up to the original dosage by starting with 50 mg 2 times a day. It is a better overall balance for me.
Pristiq
User Ratings:
4
Effectiveness
7
Side Effects
5.4
Holistic Benefits
Have been on Pristiq for 5 days. My doctor prescribed it for my anxiety and panic attacks. Side effects are horrible; nausea, fatigue, sweating, cold chills, blurred vision, no apetite, shaky etc. Still waiting for these to subside as I haven't been able to work or really leave my house as I dont want to have a car accident and my anxiety has gotten worse! Will wait it out for another week or so and see what happens.
Amisulpride
User Ratings:
4.6
Effectiveness
7.7
Side Effects
6.7
Holistic Benefits
I found it to be the cleanest drug for mental health. Weight gain is slight . Its more wanting to eat than gaining the weight so discipline is good. I have just been on abilify and thought it to be notorious. Absolutely terrible, for me. I have gone back to Amisulpride. Even though i am male i lactate on this drug. Also have breast enlargement and sexual dysfunction. This may sound bad, but it is better than the torture of paranoia. Its a fantastic drug as long as you are consistent with it.
Concerta
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6.6
Effectiveness
6.5
Side Effects
6.9
Holistic Benefits
Its really weird because i swear it makes my neurodermatitis break out really bad when im on it. and after a few days of taking it i start losing the energy and feel fatigued and worn out and my head doesnt feel right
Lutera (28)
User Ratings:
3.8
Effectiveness
7.7
Side Effects
4.9
Holistic Benefits
Lutera was easily adaptable to my body. I had little to no side effects. It's been very effective when used regularly. I have been taking Lutera for 3 years and wouldn't want to change my perscription to any other brand.
Lasix
User Ratings:
6.9
Effectiveness
3.3
Side Effects
5.2
Holistic Benefits
I take lasix because of water retentino. I have to take it with potassium. It works very well, and I urinate alot. It took water off my swollen leg. But if you take it too much, you can have kidney faliure.
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