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Do You Take Any Medication?

TLDR: Do You Take Any Medication?
The forum thread revolves around various users sharing their personal experiences with different medications they are currently taking or have taken in the past. Key points discussed include: 1. **Medication Details**: Users listed specific medications they use for conditions such as thyroid issues, depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, diabetes, blood pressure, and more. Some also mentioned using supplements alongside prescribed medications. 2. **Side Effects and Changes**: Several users discussed side effects, such as weight gain from Depo shots, leading to a switch to alternatives like IUDs. There was also mention of necessary tests like bone density checks when using certain medications. 3. **Personal Experiences and Preferences**: Users shared individual responses to medications, highlighting how effects can vary from person to person. For example, one user mentioned not experiencing weight gain from Depo shots, while another did. 4. **General Health Management**: Some users briefly touched on general health management strategies, such as using ibuprofen and Tylenol for pain management related to specific conditions like Anklyosing Spondylitis. Overall, the thread serves as a platform for sharing and comparing experiences with various medications, providing insights into how different individuals manage their health conditions.
I am not on a regular medication, however, I take pills for cough, cold or fever whenever I have these issues. I have been into regular medication in the past, though.
 
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