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Xanax
User Ratings:
6.8
Effectiveness
5.3
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Holistic Benefits
It really helped me relax the night before I got my wisdom teeth removed
Isotretinoin
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Effectiveness
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Side Effects
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Holistic Benefits
This is my second round of Isotretinoin. The first time the results lasted for about 3 1/2 years before I started having bouts of cystic acne again (definitely related to stress). The first time I was on it I had a lot of joint and muscle pain but I have not experienced that this time around. This time in addition to the normal dry skin, lips, and increased thirst, I have dry eyes and a dry nose that bleeds frequently if I do not use the nasal gel to moisten it. These side effects are well wo... View full comment
Mucinex DM
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Effectiveness
5.7
Side Effects
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I had a really bad cold when I took this medication and it worked really well to make me feel better, but also made me feel really drowsy. Do not make the mistake of taking two within a 12 hour period .
Quasense
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Effectiveness
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Klonopin
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Effectiveness
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Green Tea
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Effectiveness
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I'm sure there are health benefits, and the antioxidants in green tea are great.
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