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Magic Johnson

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Freddie Mercury

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Lutera (28)
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3.8
Effectiveness
7.7
Side Effects
4.9
Holistic Benefits
I wouldn't recommend Lutera to anyone. I switched from Tri-Regol to Lutera and the side effects came unexpectedly! My vision was even affected, I gained weight and I was extremely moody. All the "typical" side effect but I prefer my birth control to have no side effects!
Candex
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4.5
Effectiveness
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Side Effects
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To those who had bad stomach reactions to Candex, did you make sure and drink it with a FULL 8 oz. (even more if you can) glass of water? Very important as Candex is all enzymes and they will upset your stomach if not diluted! I started taking Candex just last night for the first time (had to go on antibiotics this past week for strep and was experiencing some major itching, though I've been borderline systemic for some time now). I also took it this morning. I made sure to drink the prop... View full comment
Betahistine
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4
Effectiveness
6.9
Side Effects
4.9
Holistic Benefits
I have had imbalance for about 6 months now, the doctor referred me to a neurologist but there is a two month waiting list here, I couldn't walk without holding onto walls and furniture and very rarely could I go outside and I walk with a stick, but I also have hypermobility. The stick helps to balance me. I have taken these for only 2 days and I already notice a marginal improvement and this has given me hope, because when you have this condition it is totally disabling, I can hardly do anyt... View full comment
Tums
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5.7
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I take Tums for extra calcium, but I recommend not taking them on an empty stomache; typically, if I do, I experience (very minor) stomache pains.
Advil
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Effectiveness
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5.5
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great for pain during dental surgery
Klonopin
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Effectiveness
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Side Effects
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I was taking xanax before I started taking klonopin twice a day. This drug is basically a longer acting version of xanax. It is great, it keeps me calm and panic attack free all day.
Ethosuximide
its a strange and unpredictable drug with dire side affects i have to say. i have epilepsy and when i first started it, it made me worse not better. eventually it helped to reduce absences but ten years later and now iv been suffering from a massive increase in tonic-clonic siezures and things like temporary paralysis! that was until i stopped taking it. then i went back to normal. it was deffinately poison for me, even after stabilizing me for ten years, suddenly it just went bad. iv ended... View full comment
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