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Ortho Tri-Cyclen
User Ratings:
5.9
Effectiveness
5.6
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5.8
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My period never starts untill 3 days into the placebos which can sometimes be alarming. A week before my period, I tend to break out, increase breat tenderness and am irritated. I also have severe cramping 2 weeks before
Adderall XR
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6.8
Effectiveness
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I have ADD and have been taking Adderall and Adderall XR for over 10 years. I have had weird heart beats and when I work out I sometimes feel like my heart rate is way too high for the level activity that I'm doing. I feel like it's probably not a huge deal if you're planning on taking it temporarily but I do not recommend long term use. It's very effective but the heart risks that come with it are not worth it. You don't need a drug to make you do your every day activities, maybe every once... View full comment
Norethisterone
User Ratings:
4.2
Effectiveness
7.6
Side Effects
5.1
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I am a 42 year old woman who suffers with heavy periods and have done for most of my life! I recently started taking Norethisterone to help with my periods, which has helped. I suffer with anemia due to heavy periods, so regularly take Ferrous Sulphate, however this upsets my stomach and makes me feel ill, so I try and take the liquid form which combines Vit C with the Iron. I have not had any children and looking to IVF (as not able to fall naturally) but am worried if I stop taking this... View full comment
Simvastatin
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Dear Friends, I came across this website while doing a yahoo search on simvastatin. Am glad to know, am not alone. I am 42, i was prescribed to take simvastatin for blood pressure on 17 Dec along with other drugs clopidogrel and omeprazole after my ct scan for heart chest pain. My ct scan came clean. However doctor said my BP is 140. He prescribed all this 3 medicine to me. Over the past 6 days, i felt my chest and throat tighening. I got pin and needles in my leg and fingers. At nite, i ha... View full comment
Zoladex
User Ratings:
2.4
Effectiveness
7.8
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There are many non-pharmaceutical products that can help you sleep, like melatonin and even 5-htp (if your seratonin levels are off). I've also heard that being dehydrated is a cause for restlessness.
Nuvigil
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5.5
Effectiveness
6.7
Side Effects
6.4
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I started taking Nuvigil because of a serious sleep disorder. The first couple of days on it, I broke out in a rash on my neck and face and developed bad headaches. I also clench my teeth all day everyday. I have sinus problems as well and I am gaining weight. Its been about 45 days now and I am still having those issues but I do not have the rash. I would love to be able to either not take this medicine at all or at least take a lesser amount. What can I do about the headaches and teeth cle... View full comment
Hydergine
User Ratings:
10
Effectiveness
2.3
Side Effects
9.9
Holistic Benefits
I have taken hydergine for 15 years. I suffered from apnoea and hydergine effectively controlled the symptoms. While beneficial it seems otherwise to be benign. Now into my 80th year I remain mentally as bright as the brass button on a Warrant Officer's tunic. It also controls ADHD behavior up to 6 hours and probably has more off-label potential not yet discovered.
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