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Reviewer: Cludite, Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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It gives me a rash/hives even small amounts. I have tried various products with same results.
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Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Consumer)
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Soles of feet, not painful, but extremely sensitive to touch and a medium numbness. Sensitivity is all but gone. Mild numbness still present, but easily tolerated.
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Reviewer: Franktoo, 75 or over on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Consumer)
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I have been taking for 2 months and have not noticed improvement in neuropathy, but surprised to notice that after about a week, it has the same effect as Cialis.
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Reviewer: Marsha, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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I really hate using star ratings because I havenâ??t been able to use it long enough to realize its effectiveness on my neuropathy because of the intense heartburn I experienced. After only two days of using the Alpha-Lipoic Acid, my heartburn was the worse I have had in years. I have GERD and already take medication for that; so am not wanting to take anything else to counter the heartburn
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Reviewer: itsmelj, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Consumer)
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I have been taking R-Alpha Lipoic Acid 300 mg in the morning and 300 mg at bedtime for my neuropathy. Started this routine about 3 weeks ago and have noticed that my pain is alot less,not completely gone,but tolerable. I will say that these capsules do give me heartburn within minutes of taking,but I just chew a couple of antacid tablets and I'm good to go.
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