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Reviewer: A Messenger, 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had no idea that Preparation H could cause me to lose so much energy and cause a bit of a mental lapse ; and I only took it for a couple of days. It did get rid of the hemorrhoid but the side effects were so bad to where as I would never recommend this product to anyone. It is the enemy; especially if you have any type of viruses or immune deficiencies.
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Reviewer: Miserable, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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It caused a very serious itchy rash one year ago (Aug 2011) and has not gone away one year later. I would not recommend it to anyone.
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Reviewer: 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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this product is easy to use and find. it works to some degree. not all my pain was relieved or the other issues for moderate stuff it works. mine needed surgery so probality not the best advice from me.
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Reviewer: Patient X, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I started treatment in the evening, feeling just fine, besides the internal hemorrhoid. I woke up feeling exhausted and coudln't even start my day. I went into work a half hour late and felt so bad that I had to sit down. My mind was running just fine, but my body had absolutley no energy at all and I felt simply bad all over. No muscle pain, but just no muscle energy. Before I left for w
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Reviewer: Big T, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month
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