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    Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of Korean Ginseng oral.

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    Condition: Other
    5/10/2019 10:17:52 AM

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

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 1

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Was given this as a multi-vitamin after malaria medication.. turns out that I’ve been spotting for days now, feeling dizzy and mood swings.. Don’t recommend..

    Condition: Other
    12/19/2018 1:23:16 PM

    Reviewer: kb, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    started taking these for general well-being, maybe improve my energy levels. Results were mixed, no noticeable improvement in well-being. Initial head-aches, bloating, very low blood-pressure. I would not recommend this drug to anybody. Going for brisk walks outside helps with general well-being, and it's cheaper too.

    Condition: Other
    3/31/2017 1:39:54 AM

    Reviewer:

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    This product lowered my blood pressure to the point of vomiting, which lasted for a week. AVOID at ALL costs! Did not help with my "general" wellbeing at all.

    Condition: Other
    10/4/2016 8:23:41 AM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Male (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I had been on anti-depressents (Sertraline) for many months and was beginning to have side effects of sexual dysfunction. I came off the antidepressants and started taking Korean Ginseng supplements. I feel they're doing just as good as job as Sertraline in helping me keep my mind clear. And my dysfunction side effects have subsided too, in fact, I feel an improvement overall on that side of t ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Other
    5/25/2016 1:49:07 PM

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

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 2

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Since beginning this supplement, I have experienced severe chest pains and abdominal discomfort accompanied by extreme amounts of gas - feels like someone is tightening a leather belt around my chest/abdomen.

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