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Tums
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Whenever I have a stomach ache, I will take tums, because it really relieves the problem, and reduces the pain.
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Tylenol
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AWESOME STUFF. Currently I use as a drug of choice in almost every sickness (head, cold, flu, etc.). Seems that Tylenol has a positive effect on immunity system. It gives it strength to fight the bugs. Oher drugs don't seem to have as much effect as tylenol does. I am not sure if it is some kind of ingredient combination that works well with my body or if it just a good and effective drug. Either way it tremendously help me when I am sick.
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Ortho Tri-Cyclen
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One of the side effects of birth control pills is abnormal vaginal bleeding. That could mean anything from spotting for a day or two to practically being on your period all the time. You may just be experiencing this because it is your first month, and your body hasn't had time to adjust to the new hormones. If it continues, I would seek medical attention because bleeding for long periods of time can put you at risk of anemia which makes you extremely tired. It could be that Ortho Tri Cyc... View full comment
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Synthroid
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I was on synthroid from 2003 to 2006 and I still had fatigue, brain fog and was still cold all the time. I complained to my endocrinologist and since he declared my labs "perfect" he could do nothing for me, when I inquired about Armour, he said he would not prescribe it. I found a doctor in May 2008 who prescribed Armour. But since have been hypothyroid for so long and mistreated with synthroid, I developed adrenal fatigue. Proven by a 24 hr saliva cortisol test that indicated... View full comment
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Neurontin
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I have had a good experience with this medication with no seide effects
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Yellow Dock
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I use it as a fresh root tincture with meals for digestion/liver, and as a decoction or vinegar for the minerals
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This medication is very effective. Prior to taking this medication, sometimes I'd read a chapter 4, 5 times and not absorb the material. Now that I've been taking it I am focused, I am productive..
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