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Magic Johnson

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Freddie Mercury

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Rock Hudson

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Liberace

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Arthur Ashe

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Isaac Asimov

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Fanapt
User Ratings:
3.7
Effectiveness
6.8
Side Effects
5.6
Holistic Benefits
I just started this med, but my mood and thinking are noticeably improved. I've noticed a tendency to be overconfident (typically quite rare for me) and then regret actions taken. I have no idea what the impact on my weight will be, though I'm concerned as my taste in foods is changing. The shakes are annoying.
Remeron
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1.4
Effectiveness
7.6
Side Effects
4.5
Holistic Benefits
Off-label prescription for insomnia, co-administered with other serotonergics by an incompetent PA. Only took 7 half-doses, spaced over 2 weeks. Profound neurotoxic reaction included shock sensations, hallucinations of vibration, and eye-movement irregularities (seemingly permanent, as it has been over a year now). On nights I took Remeron, I had wildly disturbed all-night dreams and REM-state confusion. This was the wild card in a combination that did some damage. Remeron is a seriously... View full comment
Zoloft
User Ratings:
5
Effectiveness
6.3
Side Effects
6.1
Holistic Benefits
Wonderful for depression, but NO HELP for OCD. Dizziness only lasts first two days and goes away. Do not drive during this time. Do not drink on it, depression may get worse. Excercise combined really helped to recover from the depression I was in.
Creatine
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6.6
Effectiveness
5.2
Side Effects
6
Holistic Benefits
I have used creatine for muscle mass building purposes. I would take the supplement immediately following my workout routine. I am fairly satisfied with the results of the supplement, as I have been able to increase my strength gradually over the past few years. I noticed a significant drop off in my energy (usually equating to as much as 10 pounds off maximum bench press) when I had not had creatine the day before.
Promethazine
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4.5
Effectiveness
5.3
Side Effects
4.8
Holistic Benefits
My allergies improved however the drug would make me drowsy sometimes mild sometimes strong. the drug also affected my sleep, i would have nightmares.difficulty sleeping i dont sleep that much anymore.i stopped it for a while but my lack of sleep continued, i'm not satisfied with the drug but it is the drug that helps. My recommended dosage it used to be 10mg now i take 25mg i think but im becoming resistant sometimes. but do not take it everyday only when my allergies are stressing me. be... View full comment
Aspirin
User Ratings:
6.3
Effectiveness
2
Side Effects
5.3
Holistic Benefits
Aspirin is a daily medication to prevent me from having a heart attack, which has worked, I have not had a heart attack!
Benzoyl Peroxide
User Ratings:
6.6
Effectiveness
2.8
Side Effects
5.4
Holistic Benefits
Benzoyl peroxide is key to clearing up acne and blemishes. It really helps kill the bacteria that causes pimples in a relatively short amount of time. However, using it too much in high concentration can cause dryness and peeling and maybe some irritation. It's best to use it with a moisturizer.
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