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Reviewer: miss energy, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Since taking this, my energy have increased and I am just loving it. My only complaint is diarrhea....but it's helping me to lose weight...LOL!!!
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Reviewer: jerryndpavs, 75 or over on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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after abdominal surgery, 5 gram tabs
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Reviewer: Al, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I started taking 5GR(325 mg) tabs 02 28 2014. Have experienced some intermittent constipation often dark stool, but, worst of all, intense itching all over my body including acne-type boils on my arms, buttocks, and the top of my chest; and slight increase of facial acne. I am stopping to take the pills and need to find another way to reduce my anemia; possibly adding red meat to my diet which cu
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Reviewer: wild451962, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I have been taking 325 mg 1 x a day for 1 month and my side affects are. Dark stools,loose stools, stomach cramps and stomach upset, extreme dry mouth. I can handle all except the dry mouth, it is extremely bothersome especially when trying to sleep.
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Reviewer: lexis, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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before I began taking this product I was very, very tired, no energy, severe cramping during my period. I slept for long periods of time. After taking the product I can stay up all day, have lots of energy and feel much better.
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