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Ibuprofen
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It helps relieve my pain. I highly recomment Ibuprofen.
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Lunesta
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Lunesta works good because I'm sleeping better. The morning after I feel completely awake, not drowsy.
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Ortho Tri-Cyclen
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Ortho-tricyclen has prevented pregnancy. However, part of the reason I started taking it was to clear up acne and regulate my menstrual cycle. I still have mild acne, and I still have slightly irregular periods.
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Compazine
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Worked well for nausea but the side effects of restless legs, anxiety and abnormal movements were intolerable.
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Tylenol
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Worked well when I had foot surgery. Did not cause nausea like the prescribed pain medication with codeine derivative. Helped the surgery but not with joint knee pain or headache
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Cymbalta
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This seems to be the most effective drug for depression/anxiety that I have been given. I have been on quite a few. It doesnt seem to have any side effects, which was great. The only problem I have is when I dont take it. There have been times when I was due for a refill and had to wait until payday or for the pharmacy to open on Monday. The first day without it is not too bad, even though I can still tell. But by the second day, I experience anxiety. Worse of all is the depression. I... View full comment
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Tylenol
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Tylenol is a good go-to pain and headache reducer. It's always in my medicine cabinet as a backup for when I don't feel my best. For the most part, it works well. Sometimes though, I just feel a little weak and need to lie down for a bit.
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