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Ciprofloxacin hydrochloride
User Ratings:
7.8
Effectiveness
3.8
Side Effects
6.2
Holistic Benefits
This medication really makes me tired, increases my appetite, but is efficient.
Betadine
User Ratings:
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Effectiveness
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Side Effects
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heals clean sores easily
Compazine
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Effectiveness
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compazine works quickly and well but side effects were intolerable.
Chantix
User Ratings:
5.8
Effectiveness
6.4
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I am in my final week of the 3 month treatment. I've decided to stretch the final week into 2 weeks - taking one dose a day, instead of two. I believe the withdrawl will be a little easier (hopefully). Chantix certainly did take away the urge to smoke, I haven't had a cigarette since October 24th. (I actually stopped the first week). The side effects were many, but nothing too severe. Any time a drug works on the brain, you never know what to expect. The worse side effect I experienced was sl... View full comment
Maalox Maximum Strength
User Ratings:
6.8
Effectiveness
2.5
Side Effects
6.2
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Maalox Maximum Strength has been great for all of us in my family; we've had no complaints.
Acyclovir
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5.8
Effectiveness
3.2
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Metformin
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Effectiveness
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Metformin has done nothing for my diabetes, it really dries out my mouth. I have another Dr.'s appointment scheduled to try something else.
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