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Capsaicin
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9
Effectiveness
1.7
Side Effects
8.9
Holistic Benefits
I started using capsaicin cream for my joint pain. Before, I could not raise my knee at all, but now I can. But still, If I do not rub the cream on my knees , I will resent the pain. Another side effect of that medication is that it gives me allergies all around my back.
Vitamin B12
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6.4
Effectiveness
2.1
Side Effects
6.2
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when i had angular stomatisis, i was told i had low HB and was given vitB12 as a supplement to help, me when i feel abit dizzy or weak, however it does not work immediately, but i think the psychology of knowing that it will help, also helps me.
Aurum met.
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Effectiveness
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It is a good medicine for depression.
Lisinopril
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Effectiveness
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Terrible drug. I always felt like I was going to faint. Made it almost impossible to drive a car or function at work. Fell quite a few times due to dizziness. I would not recommend this drug. I never had high blood pressure to begin with, not sure why the Dr insisted that I take this drug. It was 120/70 which I always thought was normal. When taking lisinopril my pressure was 90/50 which I think was too low and why I was dizzy and fainting. I've changed doctors and seen a cardiologist and bot... View full comment
Advil PM
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Effectiveness
5.3
Side Effects
6.3
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I take two Advil PM and then the heartburn starts like it is stuck in my throat. I get restless and the pain does not go away. I toss and turn until I am so tired that I finally go to sleep.
Gardasil Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
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7.2
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1.8
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Shortly after being treated with Gardasil I developed strange cognitive issues, joint pain, bone pain, chronic fatigue, and many other symptoms. Recently these finally lead to a diagnosis of a rare autoimmune disorder called scleroderma or CREST syndrome. I have no family history of autoimmunity and there are others who have developed other similar illnesses like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis. Definitely do not get these shots if you have a predisposition for autoimmune disease.
Bactrim
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Effectiveness
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One sided debilitating symptoms (out of work for a week in a half) pain, burning, itching, tearing, horrible aches and pain, pins and needles, dizziness, horrible vision problems (spots and flashing lights, pain) great fatigue, anxiety, emotional, hot, weakness, numbness causing me to walk with a limb for over a week and still not normal, insomnia, feeling of pressure, sharp pains in my head, eye socket pain, tightness and stiffness all over but all of the symptoms above were all one sided ex... View full comment
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