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Tums
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7
Effectiveness
1.4
Side Effects
5.7
Holistic Benefits
I take Tums because I like the taste and although I am not low on calcium, I consider them safe as a calcium supplement- if taken as directed. They work for indigestion, too, but if I take one on an empty stomach I get stomach pains.
Carbilev
User Ratings:
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Effectiveness
7.6
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initial build up over 6 weeks showed definite improvement which is maintained
Lantus
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Effectiveness
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Update. The worry over Lantus is over for me. I tried Levemir for a couple of months, before switching back to Lantus as it made no difference to the pain. Then I had a diagnosis of polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) a few weeks ago. This was after several visits to my doctor and a rheumatologist, blood tests and a radiological bone scan. I'm now on a lowish dose of prednisolone (10mg/day), with calcium (800mg/day) and alendronic acid (70mg once per week) to protect my bones from the steroid. Most... View full comment
Bayer Aspirin Extra Strength Caplets
User Ratings:
9.4
Effectiveness
2.1
Side Effects
9.2
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After a hard day of work, or when I travel I use it to relieve headaches. It works efficiently and it lasts long.
Carbimazole
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I had Graves Disease about 8 years ago,took docs a year to sort it out, had all the heart meds too. Then it was sorted out. Since then i have had Hyperthroidism about three times since - it just wont go away. Back on Carbims again. On 5 mg three times a day now have been retested and its hardly reduced it so have to up the dose to 4 tabs daily - doc said two am,two pm. Took two last night after eating Sugar Puffs and boy was i ill. Cold sweats, very dizzy then threw up. I havent taken them to... View full comment
Seasonique
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Effectiveness
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I decided my senior year that after suffering irregular and severly painful and stressful menstral cycles and being in a three year relationship I should start considering birth control. Immediately after starting, I got my period. It was not common to start bleeding until you came to the last pills of the three months but the even more uncommon side effect was having my period for 8 weeks until finally consulting my doctor and having to discontinue taking the pills for 3 days for it to final... View full comment
Azor
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4.4
Effectiveness
6.4
Side Effects
5.8
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I woke up on vacation and couldnt sheep due to congestion. I had symptoms of a possible heart attack. I think it was heartburn/chest pressure and tingling in mt hand and lower arm. I am only 38 so I thought this was odd and did not wake my husband up to take me to the hospital. I was so scaredand have had symptoms for days! I have now ready other people's coments and found out that these can be side effects of the pill. I am so happy but am going to stop taking it. I don't know if it is OK t... View full comment
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