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43 People found this comment helpful

I suffer from bipolar disorder and this medication has dramatically improved my hormonal balance. I recommend it to everyone!

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I am using this drug for suspected pre menaposal effects i.e. a lot of seating and lack of sleep plus joint pains.

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Daisy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/28/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I started using 1000mg EPO once a day, several months ago for hot flashes and enjoyed a reduction in frequency and severity. Recently, I increased the dose to twice per day with the intention to eliminate the hot flashes completely. However, with the increased dosage I noticed bothersome side effects of very soft stools, headache and increased heart rate. Back to once per day!

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/10/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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I started taking EPO for hair loss due to hypothyroid. I got my thyroid medication adjusted properly about 6 months ago (TSH was over 3.0 at that time) and had noticed a lot of hair loss then. I started EPO about 3 months ago and it seems to be working well. My hairloss has minimized and it looks like my hair has started to return to 'normal'. Satisfied so far.

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baznailer | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/11/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been menopausal for 10 years now and started taking EPO since 2011 when I went off low dose hormones completely. I wasn't having hot flashes but I was experiencing night sweats which interfered with my sleep. My doctor recommended EPO and it works great. I started out taking 2 three times a day and then tapered off to 2 in the morning and 2 before bed. I find how well it works depends on the brand you buy so if you try it for a month or so and don't see a significant difference try another herbal brand name. It really has worked for me Read More Read Less

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cindyc | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/9/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I love it!!! I have rosacea and women's evening primrose oil has been a life saver. It has evened out my complexion, reduced the dryness and itch and a bonus my hair has grown very long. I recommend this product if you want better skin and hair.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/30/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have used it for breast pain for 1 year and know longer have that pain.

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swandrews | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/21/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I could not take medicine prescribed for me by my doctor anymore. I didn't feel it was doing its job and I lost my health ins. Someone suggested using Evening Primrose Oil and it has helped my hair to stop falling out and I feel good now and I am hoping it will help me to lose weight or at least help me to stop gaining weight.

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ANDRE | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
5/27/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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EASES PAIN

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Sigh of Relief | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/5/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I experienced a constant stabbing pain in my left breast due to a large swelling of benign cysts pressing on a nerve in my left breast. One swelling was so large it was visible on the outside of the breast. This occurred the week before my period was due. I also have fibroids in my uterus that swell with particularly heavy cycles. It was a holiday weekend so the doctor's office was closed and Midol had no effect. When I couldn't take the pain anymore, I started taking EPO capsules for several days with great success. The pain in my breast was gone with a few hours, and the swelling was gone in less than 24 hours. As an added bonus, both my breasts and uterus were less tender throughout my cycle. I experienced no side side effects from the EPO.Read More Read Less

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olay | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/18/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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I used EPO with glucosamine 750 and chondroitin sulfate, sodium 600 for my joint pains in my hands and feet. no side effects. For 3 weeks.

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Jenotso | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/20/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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I am a 77 yr old female who recently had cataract surgery. The opthomologist suggested EPO for Dry eyes ( I can not take Flax seed products.)I have been using EPO capsules, 2300mgs, for a week-too soon to know results but I have had three tia's and one minor stroke and am taking Plavix. Should I be taking EPO?????

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nursenancy | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/6/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking for over a year now, to assist with hot flashes. I have noticed significant decrease in intensity and lately - frequency of those pesky flashes... Have not noticed any side effects. Would highly recomment

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Cher | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/24/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I started taking EPO for PMS symptoms, mostly irritability. The only difference I have seen is that I now have breast tenderness---this is not documented anywhere that I could find as a side effect, but I do see that another person who reviewed EPO had the same problem.

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sunset | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/27/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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This has helpd with PMS and pre-menapause symptoms greatly. The mood swings have left the food cravings and the cramps. I am no longer as depressed.My bald spot is growing back due to hormonal changes, and the night sweats and hot flashes are gone unless I eat too much sugar.

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gale | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/2/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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night sweats are 90% gone. I'm now getting more sleep.Day time sweats are at70% less. It really has helped make life more tolerable.But my Breast are more tender.Go figure.

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tasha | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/17/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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i take this every day as directed for many reasons,but it helps me with pms.i can tell the differance

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maria | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/22/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I asked my doctor if I could be going through premenoupause at age 38. My mom started going through menoupause at age 40. They don't think so, however, I have the symptoms night sweats, insomnia, very bad cramps, severe irritability/moodiness right at my cycle start. I had night sweats 1 wk before my cycle starts as well. I just started taking EPO in the liquid form during these symptom times and is working. I am going to try it in lower doses daily then increase it a week prior to my cycle and see how this works. It does make me sleep better, reduces cramping, however, the main side effect with me I feel droggy. Thus far, the benefits are outweighing any side effects. I will report back on here how the changes taking daily EPO. Plus, you have to adjust the intake to how your body reacts to it. The first time I took full recommended dosage and I was really droggy the next day. Now, I cut it in half took half in AM and rest in PM and the results were much better. Not everyone is the same reacting on any medicine/herb, the best thing is to listen to your body on dosage.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/20/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking EPO since 1982. I have had no side effects. After the birth of my first child, I had a great deal of depression. Since I started taking EPO, it has gone away. When I stop taking EPO, I can definitely see a difference, in that my depression begins to return.

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MUGISA | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/5/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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I am using this drug for suspected pre menaposal effects i.e. a lot of seating and lack of sleep plus joint pains.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year |
3/4/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I am moving from perimenopause into menopause. So there were mornings I would wake up and my chest was drenched with sweat. Doctor recommended the Evening Primrose Oil, so I started to take them. They are 1,000 mg.s, one in the morning and one in the evening. Works wonderful.

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/4/2009
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Overall rating 5.0
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I had fibrocystic breast disease with symptoms over 8 years. several OB's recommended it and after an endocrinologist also recommended it - I finally tried it. I have been symptom free - Since taking eveing primrose oil, I have been taking no other medicines or treatments for fibrocyctic breast disease. Maybe a coincidence - maybe not.

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