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Magic Johnson

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Freddie Mercury

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Gia Carangi

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Eazy-E

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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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Tommy Morrison

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Tylenol
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6
Effectiveness
1.6
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5.2
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I like Tylenol as headache relief and fever reducer but due to the recent warnings on possible organ damage I am cautious with my use
Lyrica
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Effectiveness
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Holistic Benefits
I was put on Lyrica for fibromyalgia. I started out on a very low dose since I don't handle meds very well. 25 mg once a day for two days, then 50 mg for two days, then 75 mg for two days, then 100 mg for two days. On the day after I took 75mg (I took the pills at night) I started bleeding! I am post menopause. Haven't had a period in over 16 months. Now I'm having a hard time. I feel very weak an dizzy from the bleeding. I go back to to the doctor tomorrow to do blood work to see wha... View full comment
Zyrtec
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Effectiveness
3.1
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6.1
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Zyrtek worked great in the first few months that I used it. I had to stop because of the frequent headaches that I started getting. A few months ago I decided to try it again when my allergies were really bad and I got another bad headache and haven't used it since.
Androgel
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Androgel has reduced (to almost eliminated)---the "low level" blues I've been experiencing. However, since I started it (along side another drug)--I've had *EXTREME* fatigue. (to the point of sleeping 24-48 hours STRAIGHT--with only waking up for bathroom breaks). A Drug Rep suggested I up my dosage, I'm waiting to see the Doctor to do this. For "Low level blues" (my T-levels were 1/3 what they should have been)--it seems to be doing it's job, however I still have *ZERO... View full comment
Pristiq
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Effectiveness
7
Side Effects
5.4
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Pristiq has improved my feeling of well being 100%. The worst side effect is the blurred vision and I am concerned if I should go off the drug, and if my vision will return to normal after quitting the drug. I have also experienced sweeling in my left lower leg. Don't know if it is my first time with shin splints or if it has to do with the drug. Had a very mild and only occasional headache during the first three days.
Fosamax
User Ratings:
4.2
Effectiveness
3.6
Side Effects
3.5
Holistic Benefits
I use this medication to relieve my bone problems due to the arthritis and it helps my bone pain, the good thing is I do not get any side effects.
Gardasil Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
User Ratings:
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Effectiveness
7.2
Side Effects
1.8
Holistic Benefits
My life has been taken from me - I can't do anything that I once enjoyed. Have had to drop out of college since I can't see to read, or think (brain fog), I can't get around without crutches or a wheelchair, can't drive a car anymore, am bedridden with fatigue/pain/migraines/muscle weakness/tremors/fainting spells, and have had very severe seizures. Hospitalized three times.
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