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    Condition: Other
    6/10/2015 11:31:30 AM

    Reviewer: DeeMGee, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I'm on day 5 of a 40 day regimen of sub Q injections for weightloss. The 500 calorie a day diet is resulting in early and rapid weight loss. However the side effects of the HCG are somewhat unpleasant. I have a strange dizzy or euphoric feeling and heavyness in my limbs. I'm typically very sensitive to medications, so I'm going to slightly reduce my dose and see of this side effect ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Other
    6/10/2014 7:38:52 PM

    Reviewer: seav, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I took prescription HCG in 2-42 day doses and 2-21 day doses over an 8 month time period. The result was a 95 lb weight loss. I stopped 7 months ago and the weight has stayed off.

    Condition: Other
    11/8/2013 2:21:31 AM

    Reviewer: Ojg, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Used this to lose weight. My blood pressure rose to 198/115. I was under a physician's care! DO NO USE THIS DRUG.

    Condition: Other
    11/7/2013 11:08:22 PM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I did this for a week and lost 12 pounds, which I know was water weight because I urinated constantly. I stopped drops and next day I was thirsty constantly; drank lots, but barely urinated. Gained back the weight in two days. Tried the drops with just a regular diet and lost nothing. If you eat 500 calories a day without the drops, you'll still lose 1-2 pounds per day because you're b ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Other
    4/7/2013 3:03:05 PM

    Reviewer: CC, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I have been using HCG drops on a special diet plan. I have had no adverse side effects and have lost a lot of weight. I am feeling great!

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