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Freddie Mercury

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Seasonique
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2.8
Effectiveness
6.5
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4
Holistic Benefits
I took seasonique for about 6 months and I just went off of it. I've almost completely lost my sex drive which sucks! Other than that when I did get my period once every 3 months it was awful, I had terrible cramps/headaches, and the first few days were so heavy I bled through tampons on multiple occasions! I also began experiencing heart palpitations and chest pains. For a while I ignored these symptoms until I realized hey the only thing I've been doing differently is this birth control. I... View full comment
Prozac
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4.8
Effectiveness
5.9
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5.9
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Previous to Prozac I had taken Effexor XR for about 6 years for anxiety. I was switched from Effexor XR to Prozac because of the headaches I got while taking Effexor, but I've still noticed the headaches with Prozac, and I've had so much more anxiety. I'm starting the transition to Cymbalta tomorrow, wish me luck!
Amoxicillin
User Ratings:
7.1
Effectiveness
3.4
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5.7
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It definitely takes away the bacterial infection, but it takes way too long. I recently switched to Zithromax and it takes just five days or less to start feeling better
Tylenol
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6
Effectiveness
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5.2
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When I have a cold, I take Tylenol. I recommend this because when it does work, it helps very much. However, sometimes it does not work.
Levothyroxine
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Effectiveness
4.7
Side Effects
5.2
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Once I cut my pills in half and got 37.5 milligrams per dose instead of 75, the night sweats weren't nearly so bad.
Carbimazole
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Effectiveness
6.2
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3.9
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I have had Graves disease for twomyears now. The first approach was a gradully reducing dose of carbimazole, from 40mg down to 5mg. This took approximately a year. I tolerated the carbimazle well, though can relate the commentsvre metallic taste in the mouth and and upset tummy at dose change time. This lasted approximately three days until my body adjusted. After the first attempt I shot back into Hyer territory and I then started again on the Carbimazole. After 6 months this time i re... View full comment
Motrin
User Ratings:
7.1
Effectiveness
1.9
Side Effects
6.1
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I usually only use motrin for headaches and menstrual cramps. It works really well for both.
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