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Imitrex
User Ratings:
7.4
Effectiveness
4
Side Effects
6
Holistic Benefits
This was a very expensive drug that my doctor prescribed, and probably the only one that had absolutely NO effects on me. It neither stopped my migraines, nor helped the ones I already had. I didn't experience any side effects, which is a plus, but it did nothing for the pain.
Advil
User Ratings:
6.3
Effectiveness
1.3
Side Effects
5.5
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It works good to get rid of my headaches.
Asprin + Caffeine + Orphenadrine citrate
User Ratings:
4.4
Effectiveness
3.3
Side Effects
4.7
Holistic Benefits
My headachs goes and i feel better. It does leave me with a bit of fatigue
Amitriptyline
User Ratings:
4
Effectiveness
7.2
Side Effects
5.2
Holistic Benefits
I have been taking this medicine for 2 years, for migraines, and I am now starting to really see problems. I have gotten to the point now that I am lossing my short term memory, even important events! Which makes me terribly afraid. Urinating is difficult as well. I am also very irritable. Another thing is blurred vision. I am seeing my doctor this afternoon to discuss other options.
Nuvigil
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Effectiveness
6.7
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Nuvigil was wonderful - except for the very severe muscle cramps primarily in my legs.
Lipitor
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4.5
Effectiveness
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First it almost destroyed my liver. Then it attacked my arm and leg muscles and after 3 years they have not fully recovered. I have a neighbor and x brother in law that were on it and both got diabeties and that can be caused from it also. This stuff is pure poison as I ask many while out shopping if they are on it or a family member and about 1/2 say yes or they know someone that takes it and many suffer damage from it. One can take Guggulipid and it works, is natural and has no side effects... View full comment
Zoladex
User Ratings:
2.4
Effectiveness
7.8
Side Effects
3.8
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Lolav, I find that for sleep the alternative therapies work better and with less side effects then the pharmaceutical approach. I suggest you check with a health food store to see what they recommend. Valerian is good and so is just plain old hot milk before bed. There are stronger Ayurvedic or Chinese herbs that you can Google- some are common and some you have to go to India for. There are also some behavioral things you can do such as reducing cafeine or yoga or exercise before bed tha... View full comment
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