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Reviewer: Daisy, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I started using 1000mg EPO once a day, several months ago for hot flashes and enjoyed a reduction in frequency and severity. Recently, I increased the dose to twice per day with the intention to eliminate the hot flashes completely. However, with the increased dosage I noticed bothersome side effects of very soft stools, headache and increased heart rate. Back to once per day!
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I started taking EPO for hair loss due to hypothyroid. I got my thyroid medication adjusted properly about 6 months ago (TSH was over 3.0 at that time) and had noticed a lot of hair loss then. I started EPO about 3 months ago and it seems to be working well. My hairloss has minimized and it looks like my hair has started to return to 'normal'. Satisfied so far.
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Reviewer: baznailer, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I have been menopausal for 10 years now and started taking EPO since 2011 when I went off low dose hormones completely. I wasn't having hot flashes but I was experiencing night sweats which interfered with my sleep. My doctor recommended EPO and it works great. I started out taking 2 three times a day and then tapered off to 2 in the morning and 2 before bed. I find how well it works depend
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Reviewer: cindyc, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I love it!!! I have rosacea and women's evening primrose oil has been a life saver. It has evened out my complexion, reduced the dryness and itch and a bonus my hair has grown very long. I recommend this product if you want better skin and hair.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I have used it for breast pain for 1 year and know longer have that pain.
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