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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Reese''s Pinworm Medicine oral.

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    Condition: Pinworm Infection
    10/16/2023 11:55:18 PM

    Reviewer: Barbara Lewis, 65-74 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I've used Reeses 5 times. It never worked once. I then used a prescription one, but it didn't work either. This has been going on for 5 months. I am going out of my mind. There is only one drug left, but it cost $2,000. There is a strong likelihood that one will work, but I live on Social Security. I have withdrawn from society and let nobody in my house, because I'm afraid I will infe ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Pinworm Infection
    2/18/2021 9:13:36 AM

    Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Caregiver)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    Gave to our grandsons ,the 10 year old had a reaction.His face has been swollen and red for three days now and chin has been numb .

    Condition: Pinworm Infection
    4/17/2020 6:42:04 PM

    Reviewer: Allison, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Waste of money, time, and my sanity. Iâ??ve taken multiple doses of this medication while also following a strict hygiene routine for 3 weeks- showering in the morning and evening, washing clothes, bedding, towels in hot water daily, sanitizing the bathroom, vacuuming and mopping, etc. Just canâ??t kick the infection with this stuff. Saw a doctor 2 days ago, now taking prescription Alben ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Pinworm Infection
    7/29/2019 1:21:34 PM

    Reviewer:

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    did not work

    Condition: Pinworm Infection
    11/29/2018 6:59:35 PM

    Reviewer: 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    I took the medicine and an hour after taking it I starated shaking and throwing up and had diarrhea so bad I went into a straight panic attack it was a horrible experience how ever it worked for my kids the medicine got rid of their pinworms and they were fine.

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