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    Condition: Hemorrhoids
    6/12/2021 12:34:35 PM

    Reviewer: Sharon, 25-34 on Treatment for less than 1 month

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    After 1st suppository, swelling and pain reduced. Inserted another suppository 13 hours later, then all hell broke loose; couldn't sit or stand. Thought it was a relapse so just applied a third suppository (not inserted) to the external area; started have shock waves all through my body and burning sensation in the area. I've used Anusol in the past and I didn't have such a near-death ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Hemorrhoids
    4/27/2020 11:07:55 PM

    Reviewer: MamaSoreButtð???, 19-24 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    After my pregnancy I had horrible hemorrhoids that cause serious pain even with loose watery stools and this has been the only thing to help me. After using it for a little over a week I no longer have pain or rectal bleeding with bowel movements.

    Condition: Hemorrhoids
    2/11/2020 7:26:23 AM

    Reviewer: Berlys29 , 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I could not remove the child proof cap. I was also unable to return since I tossed the box. Their online contact would not allow me to send a complaint only a question. When I used the customer service number I was connected to India and someone who couldn’t understand what I was saying.

    Condition: Hemorrhoids
    6/8/2018 2:03:09 PM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I use this product whenever I have pain or bleeding from mild hemorrhoids. It relieves itching, pain, and softens my stool so I am able to make a bowel movement without pain. 10/10

    Condition: Hemorrhoids
    6/2/2018 6:51:13 PM

    Reviewer: 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Onlytemp relief and constant itching of the palms (hands) can not sleep

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