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Levothyroxine
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5.8
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4.7
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5.2
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Once I cut my pills in half and got 37.5 milligrams per dose instead of 75, the night sweats weren't nearly so bad.
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Remeron
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Worked great as an addition to another SSRI when I was having trouble with early morning wakefulness. Actually took care of that problem very quickly and I was very pleased with the outcome. This remained in a steady-state for about 6 months and then I noticed that I was feeling excessively tired during the day and had severe trouble focusing and concentrating. I couldn't remember things that people said to me just seconds prior. After discussing this with my pdoc he decided to remove the... View full comment
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Prilosec OTC
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7.6
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I would tell someone to take it because it makes me feel better. After I eat, I take the Prilosec OTC, and my reflux is well controlled. Even when I eat food that causes more reflux, my reflux is controlled with the Prilosec OTC.
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Robitussin
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I believe the drug works well, it just makes me sleepy and when i wake up i feel a hundred times better. I am a person who doesnt take any type of drug for headaches or pains. So when i am congested/ have cold/flui usually use robitussin or nyquil to make the symptoms go away.
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Niacin
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remarkable at lowering cholesterol!!
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Diamox
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My experience with Diamox had its pros and cons. It improved my condition but the side effects were sometimes rather annoying.
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Betahistine
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Since taking these tablets I have had headaches everyday which often turn into a migrain. Not sure why but my periods have also stopped (no I am not preganat). I always have had regular periods until taking these tablets. I also take a high dosage of thyroxine.
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