RateADrug.com Logo The users guide
to prescription drugs
and supplements
Finding the right
medication is important
Let RateADrug help.
  • Evaluate your current medication
  • Compare conventional and alternative therapies
  • Get information without drug company bias
 Home |Compare Treatments |Evaluate Your Treatment |Symptom Feedback |Drugs A to Z |Supplements A to Z |More Tools
Search for a Treatment  
Find Treatments by Condition       
Browse by name:
Aa-Ab | Ac | Ad-Ak | Al | Am | An-Ap | Aq-Ar | As-Az  Hide
Ba-Bd | Be-Bh | Bi-Bo | Bp-Br | Bs-Bz  Hide
Ca | Cb-Ce | Cf-Ch | Ci | Cj-Cl | Cm-Co | Cp-Cz  Hide
Da-Dd | De | Df-Di |Dj-Do | Dp-Dz  Hide
Ea-El | Em-Ep | Eq-Es | Et | Eu-Ez  Hide
Fa-Fd | Fe-Fh | Fi-Fk | Fl | Fm-Ft | Fu-Fz  Hide
Ha-He | Hf-Hz  Hide
Ia-Il | Im-In | Io-Ip | Iq-Iz  Hide
La-Ld | Le| Lf-Ln| Lo | Lp-Lz  Hide
Na | Nb-Nh | Ni | Nj-Nz  Hide
Oa-Op | Oq-Ow | Ox-Oz  Hide
Pa | Pb-Pe | Pf-Ph | Pi | Pj-Pr | Ps-Pz  Hide
Ra-Rd | Re | Rf-Rz  Hide
Ta-Td | Te | Tf-Th | Ti | Tj-Tq | Tra-Tri | Trj-Tz  Hide
Get Help
Evaluate Your Treatment
Treatment Information
Compare Treatments
Symptom Feedback
Health Tips
Treatment Information
There is no brand desctiption
Exclusive Features
New
Famous People with HIV/AIDS
SmallEarvin_%22Magic%22_Johnson_on_%2707.jpg

Magic Johnson

The world was stunned when Dream Team basketball player Magic Johnson announced that he was HIV-positive in 1991.

Small400px-Queen_-_Freddie_Mercury.jpg

Freddie Mercury

The charismatic lead singer of Queen contracted HIV in the early years of the AIDS epidemic.

Smallgia.jpg

Gia Carangi

Gorgeous model Gia was one of the first world-famous people to die of AIDS, in the days when few treatments were available.

SmallEazy-E.jpg

Eazy-E

Gangsta rapper Eazy-E thouht he was having problems with asthma, but died of AIDS within a month of diagnosis.

SmallRock Hudson.jpg

Rock Hudson

"His legacy will be our continued fight for a cure for AIDS," said Dynasty co-star Linda Gray of the first major star to die of AIDS.

SmallLiberace.jpg

Liberace

Liberace's manager claimed that the entertainer's extreme weight loss came from the Watermelon Diet, not AIDS.

SmallArthur Ashe.jpg

Arthur Ashe

Arthur Ashe contracted HIV during heart surgery, in the days before the blood supply was routinely tested for the virus.

SmallIsaac_Asimov01.jpg

Isaac Asimov

Although Isaac Asimov showed symptoms of AIDS after heart surgery, his doctors refused to test him.

Smalllouganis.jpg

Greg Louganis

Greg Louganis originally thought HIV was a death sentence, but his cousin convinced him to stay active.

Small-Tommy_Morrison.jpg

Tommy Morrison

Did boxer Tommy Morrison have HIV and shake it off, or did he never have it at all?
RateADrug.com - Where users identify, review and compare
over 8000 prescription drugs and alternative treatments
RateADrug users evaluate their treatments and compare real-world safety and effectiveness data on prescription drugs and alternative therapies.
Recent RateADrug.com User Comments
Stemona Root
User Ratings:
5.5
 Effectiveness
3.6
 Side Effects
4.9
 Holistic Benefits
Quite severe abdominal bloating persistently, cramping sporadically and lack of appetite after taking for approx 5 days. Cleared gradually over 2 days without taking.
Rate it View / Add Comments View User Ratings
Topiramate Hydrochloride
User Ratings:
2
 Effectiveness
8.1
 Side Effects
2.4
 Holistic Benefits
While on this medication I had fewer migraines. I only stopped taking this when the interference with my birth control outweighed the benefits of taking it.
Rate it View / Add Comments View User Ratings
Pristiq
User Ratings:
4
 Effectiveness
7
 Side Effects
5.4
 Holistic Benefits
I have pretty bad anxiety/OCD and Pristiq doesn't really help me with that. Maybe a little, but not much. I don't feel depressed taking it. Noticed my hair is falling out a little faster since I started taking Pristiq, but I'm a guy in his late 20's and it was already an issue, just not to the extent it is now. Sexual side effects are much much better than other commonly prescribed medications to treat anxiety/depression. I had nearly lost my ability to get aroused until I switched to Pr... View full comment
Rate it View / Add Comments View User Ratings
Red Raspberry
User Ratings:
8.5
 Effectiveness
3.4
 Side Effects
5.1
 Holistic Benefits
I have uterine fibroids and am experiencing very long periods. I tried red raspberry and it has shortened the duration to almost normal/no flow. But I am experiencing headaches and elevated blood pressure that started since I have been taking the red raspberry.
Rate it View / Add Comments View User Ratings
Mononessa (28)
User Ratings:
3.2
 Effectiveness
6.6
 Side Effects
4.9
 Holistic Benefits
I was originally prescribed pills that only contained 0.030 mg of synthetic estrogen for extremely painful cramps (and also hoped that they would help control some of my bad acne). I experienced some breast tenderness, and the acne hardly cleared as we had hoped. I was soon switched to MonoNessa, which has 0.035 mg of the estrogen in it, and I think it has worked wonderfully. I did not experience any breast tenderness (even though I did see some further breast development, which was unexpect... View full comment
Rate it View / Add Comments View User Ratings
Levocarnitine
User Ratings:
10
 Effectiveness
0
 Side Effects
6
 Holistic Benefits
We believe this to be the wonder drug for our child. Our son has exhibitted incredible and notable benefits from the oral suspension of L-carnitine (carnitor). Our child was slapped with a variety of different labels, ranging from lazy, lethargic, tired, to having ASD (autism). The effects of this drug were evident after approximately 3 weeks of consistent, daily administration of this liquid. We noticed an over-all improvement. He wasn't yawning throghout the day anymore, he demonstrat... View full comment
Rate it View / Add Comments View User Ratings
Advil
User Ratings:
6.3
 Effectiveness
1.3
 Side Effects
5.5
 Holistic Benefits
I use this whenever I have aches and pains and when I have minor headaches. Unfortunately, it usually isn't strong enough to help me if I get a migraine but helps with some of the minor things.
Rate it View / Add Comments View User Ratings
Sign Up  to receive regular survey results on chosen medications
Apply  for the Pre-med Student PREP Initiative
Our Guarantee: Your personal information, including email address, will never be shared, solicited or used for any purpose other than to send the reports you have specifically requested.  We publish only statistical information and user comments.

Famous People By Condition

(see how they coped)

--Select One--

Most Frequently Rated Medications


For Your Health



Affiliates click here

Directory of Sponsored Services

Health begins with Knowledge. Visit our sponsors on your journey to a healthier, happier life.

Patient Resources

Legal / Regulatory Notices

Health Practitioners

Wellness Products

Clinical Trials / Research

Lifestyle

Medication Name:
Home: RateADrug.com
© 2009 RateADrug.com All rights reserved.