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97,569 | Sleep Aid | insomnia | "I've been having problems with going to sleep at night for awhile now and saw unisom advertised on a commercial so I decided to try something for the first time ... I would say it kicked in about a hour after taking it - I still went to bed late just not as late as usual ... I slept the whole night through but in the mornings I would be more tired and still in bed until a little after 1 pm ... Not a morning person but I hate getting up that late after 11 is too late for me but I still be in bed tired - So that's my only problem!" | 6 | March 27, 2015 | 15 | 114 |
75,796 | Temazepam | insomnia | "Since the beginning of this year (2015) I have been experiencing bouts of insomnia at an increasing rate. First just a night or two once a month to a week or so once a month. My doc prescribed temazepam 30 mg at bedtime. I took it and it worked like a charm but when I wouldn't take it I'd be back to insomnia all night long. After a month of taking it every night I began sleep walking. I would get out of bed and go to various rooms in the house and sometimes wake up and be confused. I tried to quit it but I was a total wreck that day, high anxiety, heavy pulse, elevated blood pressure almost like a panic attack. It's a controlled substance. I am off it now. Nasty stuff it forces you to sleep. I am going to try Elavil and see how that works." | 4 | June 27, 2015 | 15 | 151 |
144,614 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I had nexplanon implanted April 2015. I bled for about a month and have not had a period since. I had some acne before the implant but now it's become worse. I've tried new face wash and treatments and nothing is working. I also gained weight even with going to the gym everyday. I guess you have to give and take so depends on if you can handle some weight and acne for no periods." | 6 | March 9, 2016 | 0 | 75 |
60,881 | Kombiglyze XR | diabetes, type 2 | "I was taken off Invokamet and started Kombiglyze/metformin and my normal waking sugar has usually been a little high (140-180) but after being on this it's in the 200's and 300's waking and stays high most of the day (even with small doses of humalog). It's been crazy and am looking at changing to something different now :/" | 3 | July 6, 2017 | 0 | 58 |
159,181 | TriNessa | birth control | "I've been on trinessa for 5 years. Age 17 to 21. My doctor prescribed it for hormonal acne I had. I also use it for birth control and it has worked perfectly. The first two months I had mood swings, which is to be expected when putting hormones into yourself. I went up two cupsizes. I didn't notice it clearing my acne for about 2 or 3 months but it's worth the wait. I do still get cramps but nothing a motion can't fix. My acne is still present occasionally, but that is definitely due to genetics. The pill makes my periods extremely regular and accurate, which is great. I get them the fourth Wednesday of every month always around 10-11am. I would recommend." | 9 | June 11, 2015 | 12 | 124 |
212,148 | Lamotrigine | schizoaffective disorde | "I was on several psych meds trying to get a good combination. Everything I tried only got me so far. When I introduced lamictal it was amazing! I read someone said it was their miracle drug. That's for me also. The things I don't like about it is that (it doesn't happen so much any more) it makes me off balance. Kind of like I walk like a drunk person. Then the only other thing is that if I miss one dose it takes 2-3 days to get the brain/body shocks to stop. If you miss three days/doses I was told that you have to start taking the drug over again like you've never used it before. Don't miss getting your refills on time. I am definitely a "person" now as well. Without it life is extremely bad. I've been taking it for over 6 years." | 9 | May 6, 2015 | 43 | 146 |
4,237 | Acarbose | diabetes, type 2 | "I took acarbose for 2 months. It did nothing to lower my blood sugars. I had diarrhea severly and bad gas all the time. I had to stop going out in public and a restaurant would of been rude. My husband moved out of our bedroom and my family complained around me. Stomach pain was very strong and felt weird. Since I have been off of it for 1 month my colon seem painfull and having trouble getting back to regularity." | 1 | June 4, 2016 | 4 | 81 |
185,187 | Harvoni | hepatitis c | "I think that I contracted hep C when I was born as a blue baby and needed blood, (back then they didn't test the blood) It was a direct transfer. But this can't be proven! Because the day you get HEP C is all a guess. I tried a treatment about 4 years ago and lasted about 15 days before I almost died( INCIVEK ). ... I did go through the Harvoni last year, with a complete success, so far....BUT, I had major stomach issues since. This started in the 2nd month of treatment and it has become a problem. Very strong burning pain, only after eating or drinking anything, including water. tried BOD diet, didn't work. Wondering if anyone else is having this problem? Hep C is still gone and has NOT returned... YEAH !!" | 10 | November 10, 2015 | 58 | 136 |
1,313 | Sumatriptan | migraine | "I can't believe all the great ratings for this. Maybe my skin is just extremely sensitive, but this was the most painful injection I've ever had in my entire life. I choose though over belly, and I actually screamed so loudly I'm sure I scared everyone in the reception area. I was not at all prepared for it to hurt as much as it did. The unexpected sharp pain only made my headache worse, and even paired with a shot of Demerol my headache did not clear." | 1 | April 25, 2015 | 3 | 87 |
163,479 | Mirtazapine | insomnia | "I have never been able to sleep more than 6 hrs. even when I was young. As I aged I began having trouble sleeping more than 3 hrs at a whack. My doctor prescribed Mirtazapine 15mg. at bedtime. It has changed my life! I sleep a full 5 to 7 hours most every night. I actually feel normal. I have tried various anti depressants for the last 25 yrs, Effexor works best for me." | 10 | July 13, 2015 | 72 | 74 |
73,831 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I've been on this pill since November, it is now mid-June. I have not had any spotting, any bleeding, nothing at all! This pill is definitely supposed to regulate... not eliminate! I can admit that I'm enjoying not having a period at all, but I just made a doctor's appointment just to check that everything is fine, and that when the time comes for us to want kids, everything will be normal." | 6 | June 18, 2012 | 4 | 72 |
70,751 | Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine | hiv infection | "I had been on Kaletra & Epzicom for years, then Isentress & Epzicom for about 2 years. Always undetectable, Tcells 800 to 900 range. I started Triumeq and my Tcell count bounced up to 1100. I've had some 'side effects' listed, but I don't attribute them to this medication as I've had them before I went on Triumeq. Since prior medications had similar side effects (insomnia), they may have either transferred or more likely they are not related." | 10 | August 19, 2015 | 14 | 78 |
5,365 | Cryselle | birth control | "I really love this birth control, but as someone else stated, I think it might be affecting my libido. I haven't noticed any weight gain at all since I've been using this. I have been on it for over two years and really have no true complaints. My skin is completely clear during my placebo week, and relatively clear the rest of the time. But I still have some random nasty breakouts. This could just be my skin type though, and might not have anything to do with the birth control. I was on a high estrogen birth control before this, which negatively affected my mood, but I feel great on this one. I don't ever find myself feeling super moody, just my usual self. My period usually lasts 4 days, nothing bad at all. Overall, I recommend it." | 9 | May 17, 2017 | 6 | 139 |
85,969 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I love it. I've been on one other pill as well as the Depo-Provera, which was horrible! Sprintec has made me hungry and gain weight and very hard to lose the weight but all in all it's a great pill. No other side effects." | 10 | April 14, 2013 | 7 | 44 |
215,222 | Lubiprostone | constipation, chronic | "Day 2 of taking this medication for chronic constipation. I feel so much better. I would usually take Dulcolax, but it hurts my stomach really badly. This medicine is amazing. So thankful for it." | 10 | June 7, 2014 | 88 | 34 |
64,252 | Sertraline | premenstrual dysphoric disorde | "I've been taking it for 3 days, and I will begin CBT next week (therapy). I take 50mg for 14 days then 14 days off.
I already find myself more in control of my feelings. I feel I want to get cross/angry but I am able to stop this feeling. It's sooo weird!!
If I think about things that I know will make me sad, my mind snaps me back to reality, the here and now.
Side effects so far include a bit tired, a little nauseous, my feet are not as tickily!, and I didn't get as much pleasure out of Aquafit today as I normally do.
I was really nervous when starting this drug, but so far it's good." | 8 | December 28, 2016 | 2 | 121 |
95,410 | Otezla | plaque psoriasis | "So far so great! I've had zero gastro-intestinal side effects or headaches and tremendous clearing of my skin after only 2 weeks (started with the starter pack). I am full of energy and body feels great! I have 1 bridging pack and now comes the challenge of getting my insurance to cover it... fingers crossed!!!" | 10 | July 12, 2016 | 18 | 55 |
207,476 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "This prep is disgusting. I suffered for hours. I tried mixing iced tea with the prep as my Dr. directed, but that didn't make it any more palatable. It made me gag each time I tried to take a sip. I took very small sips through a straw. I blocked my nostrils with tissue to try to reduce the nastiness of the flavor.
I would not recommend it, although my Dr. said I was well prepared for the colonoscopy." | 6 | March 26, 2017 | 6 | 79 |
215,833 | Copper | birth control | "I just got the Copper IUD inserted today and it was an all round positive experience, considering the contrast to some reviews and warnings from doctors about the difficulty of insertion for women before childbirth (I'm only 20). The procedure took less than 10 minutes and was sore, but mostly because it's a very unusual sort of pain and something the body is not used to dealing with. But it is in now way unbearable and the pain went away as soon as they withdrew the instruments from my vagina. It also helped that the doctor was extremely good looking (lololol I was giggling half the time). I took a book in with me and just read extracts to the doctor and nurse whilst they were fiddling around inside me. Will review again in a few weeks!" | 8 | August 24, 2016 | 0 | 137 |
195,420 | Aviane | birth control | "This pill is the worst one I've taken, I've never been on such a problematic birth control like this before and it's causing so much stress on my daily life. I switched from reclipsen because it gave me a migraine every day, on the bright side this pill hasn't given me any. Unfortunately what it has given me is terrible acne, depression, day long lasting nausea, and the day before my period I had horrible pains in my right side from my belly button to the bottom of my pubic bone that I nearly went into the e.r. It was so debilitating that I couldn't move a muscle. Now, upon my self examination I've discovered a lump and have nipple discharge, I'm not entirely sure if the birth control is the direct link; but my Drs and I will see." | 1 | November 14, 2017 | 0 | 140 |
202,535 | Lithium | bipolar disorde | "I have been on Lithium for the last 11 years after being diagnosed Bipolar I. Has worked perfectly. However it caused hypothyroidism after 5 years and now looks like after a decade to have finally increased my creatinine level affecting my kidneys so here I am searching for a new medication. Other than these side effects this medication worked perfectly for over 10 years." | 9 | January 19, 2010 | 52 | 64 |
48,333 | Exelon | alzheimer's disease | "My father has been on the patch now about 2 1/2 months for Alzheimer's dementia. He stepped up to the 13.3 mg about 2 weeks ago and the patches don't want to stay on. Nurse asked if they could use skin prep before the application; but Novartis helpline didn't answer that question. They are going to check out the lot the patches came from to be sure it's not a manufacturer issue. " | 8 | June 5, 2013 | 21 | 73 |
6,087 | Minastrin 24 Fe | birth control | "Minstratrin is definitely a hit or miss. Everyone will experience the effects differently and I have come to learn this from trial and error. I wouldn't say it was horrible, but okay. Not something I would want to stick with.
Pros, I've experienced:
No weight gain
Pleasant mint flavored pill - doesn't taste like your typical yucky pill
Short & lighter periods
Bearable menstrual cramps
Cons, I've experienced:
Mild acne
Bloating
Fatigue
Chronic Bacterial Vaginitis & Yeast Infection" | 7 | March 1, 2016 | 3 | 78 |
164,917 | Phentermine / topiramate | weight loss | "I have been taking Qysmia for 3 months now. My starting weight was 324. For the first month I hardly worked out and lost 10 pounds in that one month. During month 2 I decided to change my eating habits and exercise. I joined a women's Bootcamp and workout 3 to 5 days a week. As of today I'm down to 283. Still trying to drop another 50 before the year is over. I continue to take because it helps with my appetite however, I'm on the 11.25 dosage I'm going to start to decrease until I can come off. After the first month I didn't experience anymore side effects. I had the dry mouth and irritability bad, I was also forgetting alot of things but that seem to get better over time. Now I just drink lots of water, eat healthier, and worko" | 9 | May 18, 2016 | 55 | 144 |
50,288 | Gabapentin | neuropathic pain | "Nerve damage to my back occurred as a result of car accident. Nerve misfiring occurred. Electrical stabs of pain of varying degrees occurred randomly throughout my body. When falling asleep, electrical activity picked up such that I had to restrain my arms and legs and head. It took 3500mg/day to suppress the pain. No side effects. I sold my car and walked for years as my body gradually healed and the dosage required dropped eventually to zero. A second type of nerve pain coexisted that Neurontin did not touch, a burning pain that occurred all over my body. By chance (thx Docs) I discovered that Valium works very well in suppressing this type of nerve pain. Also might try a combo of Neurontin and med marijuana and walking." | 10 | April 29, 2014 | 52 | 128 |
97,237 | Ambien | insomnia | "First night on Ambien and as you can see I'm awake and it's the second time this night. Woke because of vivid dreams. Going to head back to bed in hopes that I will sleep through the night." | 2 | August 9, 2009 | 15 | 38 |
39,914 | Contrave | obesity | "I've been on contrave for 5 weeks now. I need to lose about 40lbs. I've lost 5 so far. The first week I felt high as a kite. 2nd weekend nausea. 5th week in I still horrible bouts of dizziness, nausea but the worst is the fatigue. A few days ago I had to pull my car over driving home from work as I fell asleep at the wheel! To give you some backround on me I'm 45 yr old female, non smoker, I work out at the gym 4 times a week, in general fairly healthy. This being said it discourages me how this drug makes me feel. It hasn't even killed my appetite. I still crave. I eat a little less but it's not the miracle drug some users have reported. The nausea, extreme fatigue, dizziness scares me. Don't think I can handle contrave anymore" | 3 | September 1, 2015 | 8 | 147 |
130,280 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "The accident happened on Jan, 11th and I took Plan B Onestep about an hour after the accident. I felt that there were some side effects like nausea (which lasts an hour after I took the pill) and flatulence. But having these side effect is way better than having a baby. Two weeks later I got my period which is on time. I am so happy." | 10 | January 26, 2014 | 31 | 66 |
202,235 | Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin | acne | "I've been using this for almost 2 months now and it helped clear my face. It also regulates the skin's sebum production hence reducing oiliness. Side effects are peeling, redness, increased sun sensitivity, burning and itching. I recommend to first time users to put a very small amount to parts affected. Patience is the key. For a week or two your face will really adjust to it but it works. My face even has a pinkish glow to it now and I feel more confident." | 7 | May 24, 2009 | 18 | 85 |
166,024 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "I took Next Choice Plan B after the condom broke with my boyfriend near my time of ovulation.
I promised myself I'd write a review on this site for nervous and concerned women/girls who would read this later on. First thing is to NOT panic! You've done all you can by now by taking Plan B so all you have to do now is rest well and eat well. Second, this is a drug review site and there's obviously some sampling bias because people who have the side effects of a drug are going to review/rant about it. You may experience some or none of these but it won't life threatening so keep calm!
Personally, I didn't experience many side effects besides some minor stomach pains after I took it. In the end, my period came a week early which is expected." | 9 | February 10, 2017 | 4 | 142 |
81,595 | Yaz | 2</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I was on Yaz for about 2 years. I started it after I had my son. It was wonderful for a while, but recently I started getting anxiety attacks. It was horrible. My doctor put me on Paxil for the anxiety. I realized that while I was taking both medicines, I felt extremely depressed. I wasn't sure if it was the Paxil or the Yaz, but I was late starting my new pack this last month, and I noticed I felt amazing. So I decided that it was the Yaz interacting with the Paxil. I made the decision to stop Yaz and continue with Paxil because as anyone with anxiety attacks knows, they are unbearable. I would still recommend Yaz, as long as you aren't taking anything else that would affect your mood/hormones." | 5 | May 5, 2010 | 2 | 133 |
43,753 | Acetaminophen / codeine | pain | "I have suffered from chronic joint pain my entire life. After trying almost every non narcoticoption there is, I finally was prescribed Tylenol #3. I had been given Vicodin in the past by an NP (despite not really wanting it), and had not found it to be effective. The codeine though has made a huge difference. I haven't had any of the negative effects with it (stomach pain, dizziness, etc) but have gotten a huge amount of pain relief. It isn't extremely strong, it won't take me from a 10 to a 0, but it will get me to a bearable 1 or 2." | 9 | June 13, 2011 | 54 | 104 |
9,775 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "My dr decided to switch me to this bc just to try a different kind because I had a headache every period. Well took this pill for 4 days. I felt awful. I woke up feeling hungover every morning, headaches, dizziness. Almost fainted at work. So I called my Dr and switched right back to my previous bc. And it's been over 2 months since this and I've lost a lot of hair ( and I mean a lot!!!!!! )" | 2 | July 3, 2015 | 2 | 80 |
226,803 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got it inserted in August 2014 and I know it was supposed to cause an irregular period. The first period I had was 4 weeks, then 3 then 2...I am on it currently (February 17 2015) and I've been on it since December 28 2014. I am having extreme migranes, nausea, cramps, mood swings and dizziness. Hopefully these symptoms will clear out and I will stop my period soon and have a regular one, or else I'm getting it taken out. It works because I'm not pregnant; but how am I supposed to have sex when I'm always on my period? I've also gained 15 pounds and I don't think its worth all the side effects" | 9 | February 17, 2015 | 1 | 117 |
143,291 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I had the implant inserted in late August of 2016 due to heavy periods( I was bleeding two times a month for 5-7 days at a time). Insertion was not painful and I did not bruise. I had one light period right after insertion and then no pain or bleeding for a YEAR. Very recently within the last 3 months I have begun bleeding again, heavily twice a month. I am always tired and I hardly ever want to get out of my bed. I am always hungry no matter how much I have eaten I am never full. Due to the bleeding I was put a low type of birth control pill which has made this process EVEN WORSE!! I am even more emotional and I am starting to gain more and more weight. I have terrible cravings and feel terrible about myself. Having the implant removed." | 3 | March 17, 2017 | 2 | 148 |
2,734 | Diltiazem | atrial fibrillation | "Gave me headaches. Didn't fix the A-fib but I'm going in for cardioversion (2nd time) and had the cardioablation so mine apparently is persistent . I like Bystolic better , no side effects. I got the generic since it was covered" | 3 | September 30, 2015 | 11 | 41 |
211,508 | Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide | hiv infection | "I thought a long term user review might be helpful. I've been on Genvoya for 3 1/2 years, I was part of one of the Gilead clinical trials. I've experienced no side effects at all, may have something to do with taking antivirals for 10 years. My kidney function has improved and CD4 count has doubled. Keep in mind that the drugs in this combination aren't necessarily new, but the manufacturing process makes it safer on the kidneys and bone density which is why it was developed. If you can get past any initial side effects, I would recommend it. Long term use of antivirals can damage the kidneys, and this is a huge improvement. I noticed a lot of the reviewers were newly diagnosed. Exercise, eat well and take your meds. It does get better." | 10 | April 9, 2017 | 26 | 136 |
57,425 | Oxymorphone | pain | "I have been on Opana 20mg ER for almost a year now. I changed to Opana as my insurance would no longer cover the Oxycontin. It took my doctor almost 6 months to figure out a dose that was acceptable to me. Aside from occasional head sweats I like the Opana a lot. Every once in a while I experience night terrors, but do not know if they are related to the Opana or not. As far as my pain is concerned, they seem to do the job well, and I do not get the side effects that I got with the Oxycontin." | 8 | August 30, 2009 | 41 | 103 |
43,536 | Hydromorphone | pain | "I had a severe ear infection and was given Norco. I am not a regular narcotic patient and knew Norco was fairly strong, but to no avail did it help my ear. It hurt like you'd not believe, and went to the emergency room for the pain I was experiencing in my right ear. I was given an IV of antibiotics and a dose of dilaudid as well. It helped so much that I even fell asleep while they probed my ear. The doctor ordered a second dose before I was released and then was placed back on Norco for 7 days. Again, 2 days later, my other ear became infected and was again admitted into the hospital for an examination. Another infected ear, the left side this time, and was treated with exactly the same medication with the same results. It works for me." | 9 | October 8, 2009 | 14 | 145 |
127,055 | Metoclopramide | migraine | "I was given this in an IV (along with Benadryl) in the ER when I had a horrible migraine. The nurse said it would make me tired when she gave it to me at 4 pm. Well I was tired for about 3 min. then the "fun" began. Like the other poster, I started to feel extremely anxious. I kept tossing and turning in the bed because I felt like I wanted to crawl out of my skin. I had to wait for 2 IV bags to finish before they would let me leave. When I got home I was exhausted but at the same time could not sit still to save my life. I had that "wanting to crawl out of my skin" feeling all night as I paced the house exhausted. I was finally able to fall asleep at 5 am. The next day I was really shaky and still a little bit anxious. " | 1 | November 24, 2009 | 39 | 157 |
82,531 | Liraglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "I've been on Victoza for almost 3 months. Why didn't someone tell me about this sooner. There are some side effects in the beginning. Nausea, headaches, loss of appetite but they only lasted a few weeks. I did experience bad stomach cramps and major nausea when I increased to 1.2 but I called my Doctor and she told me to stick with the 0.6 until my next visit which she kept me on. My sugar levels have been great 95-115 far cry from the 200-300's my A1C went from 7.6 to 6.2 in 2 months and I have lost 22lbs so far. I also take metformin 1000mg 2x day. I have noticed that my blood pressure has increased slightly so we are watching that and may need to increase my blood pressure medicine. About administering the shot. I was intimidated at 1st but it's painless." | 9 | August 29, 2010 | 120 | 145 |
38,676 | Liletta | birth control | "I had the Lilttea placement today about 4 hours ago. I am going to make this a basic first day review and I promise to update going forward. Placement went well, slow deep breaths, I talked to keep me focused. Insertion took under 5 minutes and was on par with vaginal exams from the past, no pinch/stabbing. Note, I have a backward tilted uterus and cervix, makes it hard to get to. I've had two babies, non medicated vaginal deliveries, so my pain tolerance is higher than most so I would expect the worst and hope fot the best. I had it done half way through my period. I will track my bleeding and see what changes. So far, mild to bad cramps that went away with a hot bath and ibprofin. So excited to hopefully not get pregnant again. So is hubs" | 5 | August 12, 2016 | 2 | 143 |
213,598 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "Never ever using this product again!! I've had yeast infections before and I've always used the 3 day with no trouble at all. Well I've had a mild infection for a couple of days now but wanted it to be gone. So I got the one day, and omg never again. I put it in last night before bed and was fine, until I woke up this morning. The itching and burning is worse than it ever was. Probably worse than I've ever felt in my entire life. It's like an itch you can't scratch and if I do try to, it hurts so bad. I will stick with the 3 day from now on. I hope this doesn't last for long, I am miserable." | 1 | August 9, 2017 | 7 | 125 |
93,387 | Vortioxetine | depression | "I have been on every antidepressant under the sun. I kind of started to lose really all hope in everything. SSRI or SNRI's had really negative side effects (mostly sexual) or some would give me "brain zaps" or other issues. Wellbutrin didn't really do much for me but force up my dosage of Klonopin I had to take. All around I would say this one is the best one I have tried so far. I have a very noticeable decrease in Anxiety. I have only been on it for a month, the depression is better but still there and I have random episodes of crying which I never had before(embarrassing as a 26 year old man). No sexual side effects, no known side effects so far minus the crying randomly. Will update later." | 7 | August 7, 2014 | 163 | 133 |
26,228 | Sprintec | abnormal uterine bleeding | "First month I had pretty bad cramps but that was a big reason I went on it, along with very irregular periods. After that month though I barely experience cramping, my periods are light, and fairly short (4 days). I'm used to heavy cramps so bad I throw up and 6+ day periods. My skin is the clearest it's ever been. I did bloat very bad (7 pound gained) around month 4 but now (month 5) all bloating is gone and I'm back to my original size. It hasn't taken away any PMS symptoms besides acne and cramps but I'm okay with that. My breasts have grown a cup size (32 C to 32 D). So far so good. Plus... No babies!" | 9 | July 5, 2016 | 10 | 122 |
189,429 | Oxycodone | pain | "I have lived in pain for over 7 years (if you can even call that living). Living in different states over these 7 years I have been to many doctors that have tried many different types of medications to help me with the pain. The best ANY of these medicines would do is help me with the severe headaches that the pain would actually cause. THEN I was introduced to Oxycodone. The pain was reduced to almost none at all. " | 10 | February 1, 2012 | 11 | 81 |
108,127 | Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin | birth control | "I like the patch. It has been effective so far. I started on Sunday after my menstrual cycle and I had unprotected sex 11 days after (so the first week after the 2nd patch ) and I just got the withdrawal bleeding ;"my period" on the third day of my patch free week. I've had unprotected sex during the patch free week since I am supposed to be protected from pregnancy according to instructions as long as I remember to apply the patch on time(every Sunday) I did experience a little nausea , head aches and a bit cramping but nothing too serious like other reviews. The body has to get used to the hormones so I know it will adjust with time. My period is lighter and with no heavy cramping! I used to have a 7 day period and now it lasted 3 days." | 10 | August 15, 2015 | 0 | 146 |
123,312 | Apri | birth control | "Previously I was taking Ortho-cept, before that I was on Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo. Both of these were wonderful for my skin, which I naturally have troubles with. My insurance doesn't cover Ortho-cept so my pharmacy have me Apri. My face exploded and hasn't gotten any better after 3 months. I assume this is a permanent thing and I'm looking to switch to Tri-Sprintec. I normally have very painful abdominal cramps but Apri has helped a lot with the pain." | 3 | October 8, 2012 | 2 | 79 |
157,492 | Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir | hiv infection | "I have been hiv-positive for over 20 years switch to complera have very little side effects viral load is undetectable CD4 is over 800 doing very well thank God God blessings to everyone being courage" | 9 | August 15, 2017 | 2 | 35 |
184,872 | Cleocin | bacterial infection | "I have had a staph infection for some time I was on Bactrim and Ceflexicin for 10 days and they seemed to work, until I was out of medication. I was then prescribed Cleocin, I have been on it for a week and just shy of that week I started to have side effects. I have never before had any side effect from any medication prescribed, so this was quite a shock.
Cleocin seemed to be working on my infection but I had to discontinue it's use early. I had the worst case of heart burn that would hit me in waves of pain never before had I experienced that type of pain, the inside of my mouth became very raw. " | 1 | November 15, 2012 | 34 | 122 |
27,534 | Ivermectin | rosacea | "Using Soolantra has been life changing for me. Rosacea hit me hard a month after I turned 30 and for 8 years I tried everything and nothing worked well for me. I've been using Soolantra now for 9 months and my face is completely "normal". It does get worse before it gets better. I notice a lot of people have given a 1 star review after using for just a few days but you have to give it time. The first 10 days were horrible for me. Worse than my face had ever been! (Bad timing too as I had to go to NY to see clients that week) I read that it is killing the mites during those first applications and your skin is responding to that. Well after two weeks, I was completely clear. I probably use it about once a week now for maintenance." | 10 | April 21, 2017 | 20 | 147 |
52,654 | Doryx | acne | "I went on Doryx almost 3 months ago because I had severe cystic acne. It was awful, I was mortified to the point where I would even call out of work. Not only was it embarrassing, but at times it was also painful. My dermatologist put me on Doryx and I noticed NO change until about the 6 week mark. By the 8 week mark my cysts were gone! It took time, but I am SO glad I stuck with it. I have had people tell me how much better my skin looks. It is not 100% clear as it had been a year ago, but I am very pleased with it so far. The doctor told me it takes up to 6 months to get the full effect. So be patient. In addition to the pill I also wash my face once a day with Neutrogena Red Reducer (Green), Proactive and I use Clinique Acne foundation." | 9 | December 12, 2011 | 18 | 157 |
210,561 | Mirtazapine | insomnia | "This stuff knocked me out for two
straight days. My wife had been calling for me and thought I was dead. It knocked me out Friday evening and I slept until she came home in a panic Sunday evening. Best sleep ever, totally recharged but too powerful and scary to continue using. Also caused me to lose inhibitions. Just didn't care." | 1 | October 14, 2017 | 5 | 61 |
156,002 | Cialis | erectile dysfunction | "I'm 25 and was diagnosed with low T at the age of 21. I knew something was wrong when my friends were clearly in their "prime" but I had little to no desire for sex and could barely sustain an erection, not exactly a self-esteem booster going through college that way. My doc said that I likely had more years of developing and it would kick in eventually. It didn't. A few months ago I straight up asked him for test injections, he requested I try Cialis first. He started me at 20mg/day. WOW! WOW! WOW! My life has totally changed. I'm horny all the time, get erections from any stimulation, and am so much more confident knowing I don't have to worry about being able to perform. Now I feel like everyone else here did when they mention their 20's" | 10 | April 14, 2016 | 53 | 141 |
42,803 | Xulane | birth control | "I was on the patch for about 4 years and I absolutely loved it. They switched from the Ortho Evra to the Xulane and I loved them both. Xulane is just a little smaller and sticks a lot better. I had no bad side effects, I bled for about 3 days every month after taking off my patch. I recently switched to Skyla and I am having horrible cramps with it. I am looking forward to switching back to the patch soon." | 10 | August 2, 2016 | 4 | 82 |
15,572 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I originally started birth control around the age of 17-18. I had very heavy periods through high school and would miss a day of school every month due to the awful cramps/diarrhea I would get. I was put on a higher hormone pill that helped my periods lighten up but made me gain 10 pounds or so.. long story short I got switched onto Microgestin and was happy on it for 5-6 years. I didn't have any problems with acne, weight gain or heavy periods. I actually would only get a very light (just spotting pretty much) period once every 3 months or so which my doctor said was normal with this birth control. I had no issues with pregnancy on the pill either and my boy friend and I do not use protection since I'm on the pill. I recommend it!" | 8 | January 29, 2017 | 2 | 142 |
890 | Pentosan polysulfate sodium | interstitial cystitis | "Sure glad I researched and found this medicine. All others were awful. I do warn you though that Elmiron takes about 2 months to work and I have to continue taking it forever. I usually give up on medicines if they don't work in a week, sure glad I gave this a chance. There are zero side effects. You must follow directions about taking an hour before eating and you must stay away from alcohol and caffeine religiously. I found that if I stay away from irritants I can decrease dose to only one a day, but as soon as I have a coke or beer or chocolate I get a flare up for a month or more." | 8 | May 26, 2011 | 61 | 118 |
75,024 | Nitrofurantoin | bladder infection | "I used Macrobid to clear up a UTI. Worked well for the UTI, but a week or so after I stopped the treatment, I broke out in horrible hives. It's been weeks, but I still have flare ups." | 5 | December 30, 2009 | 31 | 38 |
161,797 | Diphenhydramine | insomnia | "I use this instead of Xanax. It works and has no hangover effect. My concern, however, is that a thrombophlebitis might have been the result of more that a month's moderate usage. I did go to the hospital where lab work was done and a wet-scan ultra-sound was done, with no evidence of clotting. I will continue to use it because it's more effective than any other product. " | 8 | November 2, 2010 | 6 | 69 |
223,112 | Estradiol | postmenopausal symptoms | "It didn't help with my hot flashes. I started experiencing a warm sensation, like I stood next to a heater, on my lower left outside calf all day everyday. I am getting a pain in my left arm. Dizziness and heart palpitations." | 1 | April 17, 2016 | 7 | 42 |
50,436 | Gabapentin | pain | "I was dealing with chronic back pain in my L3 to L5 due to arthritis. I tried different therapies. When my doctor and I found out I'm limited on the type of therapy I can do (long, different story), we discussed pain therapy. I take 900mg of this per day along with 10 mg of Oxycontin twice a day and I am back to my regular routine. I still wake up with minimal back pain but that soon goes away after I'm up and moving around. The added benefit is I also have restless leg syndrome, so I kill two birds at once. And I didn't even know it helped the Restless Legs Syndrome when my doctor prescribed it. I truly hope my good fortune with this medicine continues for a long time." | 8 | November 6, 2012 | 96 | 133 |
15,942 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I'm taking this medication to regulate my period. I was scared after reading the side effects especially about the hair loss and the weight gain, but I know everyone is different. This is my 2nd month and I've experienced loss of appetite, stomach ache, nausea/vomitting the most...I've actually lost 10 pounds which is awesome. The neasea/vomitting is only about once a week so it's not that bad...I just am not hungry anymore...which helps me make better choices in eating. My first month I was hormonal, however now I think my bodies gotten use to it so I'm not as hormonal. As far as my period...It hasnt been long enough to tell if it's regulated." | 5 | July 3, 2016 | 5 | 114 |
51,187 | Azithromycin | sinusitis | "I'm on day 4 of Zpack. Started out on Doxycycline. Took it for 2 days and had horrible side effects. Replaced with 5 day Zpack. I have had some stomach pain. It starts about 2 hours after I take it and lasts for about 2 hours. I started taking Culturelle prior to the Zpack. I think that has helped keep some of the tummy troubles at bay. I feel a lot better. I've been sick with sinus infection for 22 days. The only issue I am having now is pain and tenderness in the bridge of my nose. I have 1 more day on Zpack. Not sure if it's going to help my nose." | 6 | February 10, 2016 | 11 | 114 |
69,362 | Buprenorphine | chronic pain | "One of the best for acute pain. I was suffered low back pain for nearly two years. I try lot of medicines but found no result.Then my doctor advised me to use BUPEONORPINE patches.After three days I found myself now painless world." | 10 | January 17, 2017 | 3 | 42 |
181,528 | Prozac | depression | "Been on fluoxetine for 7 weeks now, I got my script from my GP. I told him I wanted to start with 10mgs in the morning and 10 at night. That didn't work out because it affected the last 4 hrs of sleep. So I just started taking the 20mgs in the morning. At first I would feel jittery for a few hours. Into my 8th week I'm good.
Unfortunately, I made the mistake of reading about the side effect a little too thoroughly, by that I mean I read the pharmacology part for health care professionals. There I stumbled on a possible side effect that really bothers me. Alopecia! I'm a man in my early 50s, has anyone heard anything about losing hair on Prozac?" | 6 | March 11, 2014 | 31 | 126 |
109,331 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I've had this in my arm for a year now (12-31-16). I hate it ! All seemed fine at first and I didn't know until recently that everything wrong with me was do to the Nexplanon. I've had severe depression for the first two months or so. A few months later I was losing my hair like crazy. And then six months ago all hell broke loose. I've had my 'Period' three times a month most times and they all last 5-7 days, I've broken out with acne on my face and chest, my libido is at a ZERO, mood swings like crazy, and I'm always tired. I even had the swollen uterus and vagina area issue, pain during sex, and at one point in time it hurt my stomach to sit down and get up. I want this out super bad! I've heard of three or four women pregnant on it." | 1 | January 1, 2017 | 4 | 152 |
42,249 | Atenolol | anxiety | "I started taking atenolol (25 mg) right after Thanksgiving for heart palpitations. When I saw the Dr he said I had sinus tachycardia, but I also have severe panic disorder. I can tell a big difference. I will have a palpitation every now and then but my resting heart rate is down. I haven't noticed that my anxiety is down so I still take my .25 xanax when I need it. I also haven't noticed any side effects other than a little dizziness and a little chest tightness. Its kind of been a life saver because my palpitations would put me in a panic attack. I would recommend this to anyone that would benefit from it." | 8 | December 18, 2016 | 25 | 116 |
40,528 | Isocarboxazid | depression | "Marplan has been very effective on my bipolar depression. I have been on nearly every antidepressent available with limited or short-term success only. I have been taking Marplan for 3 months and have reduced my symptoms from continious to occasional. My side effects were severe hypotension, muscle pain, weight gain and inability to have orgasms. Everything has gone away except for the last two." | 8 | March 21, 2008 | 28 | 64 |
34,996 | Fosamax | osteoporosis | "I have been taking Fosamax (once a week form) for 10 years now without problems. My last scan showed an improvement of 97 percent after ten years by checking my "T" scores. " | 10 | April 19, 2011 | 232 | 33 |
204,642 | BuSpar | anxiety | "I cried for the for the first week on Buspar which for me is expected when taking a new medication. Once that week was over Buspar came to the rescue. Buspar has given me progress in my recovery and has dented that wall of fog. It has helped me purge most of my guilt and resentment and helped me notice some of my defects. I am only taking 10mg right now. And after trying a number of different anti anxiety medications I think I've found the one. All hail Buspar. " | 10 | December 16, 2011 | 52 | 91 |
29,644 | Topiramate | migraine prevention | "Began taking Topamax in 2006. Before starting on Topamax migraines were lasting 4-5 days after onset; and frequency of approximately 3 times per month. I experienced some diarrhea which subsided after breaking dosage up throughout the day (200mg daily). Additionally, I have experienced weight loss (a significant amount 50lbs) I could not afford to lose. However, the weight loss has subsided as well. Upon beginning the medication I had trouble with recalling words and memory loss. At this juncture the side effects have since passed and so have the migraines. I experience 1-2 migraines quarterly. Topamax has been a life-saver for me. I had tried many other migraine preventatives to no avail." | 10 | April 6, 2013 | 47 | 112 |
216,138 | Copper | birth control | "I am 23 and have had Paragard in for 6 months. I got it because I was going to be working abroad without access to daily BC options. The insertion was almost painless, just a pinch feeling. About an hour after I began to feel cramps and some pain. The next day it was mild and then gone by night time. My first period was way heavier than I was used to! I also had terrible cramps and pains. I wanted to get Paragard removed but I couldn't since I was abroad. The next few periods were also painfully crampy with heavy bleeding but I noticed the pain decreased with each period. Now I have had seven periods and it is back to normal with just very minor cramps. The bleeding is not as heavy either. I am happy I never had it removed!" | 10 | July 23, 2015 | 16 | 144 |
181,768 | Arixtra | deep vein thrombosis | "I have been on Arixtra for 4 years now and am in law school. I had tried all the other medications for DVT's and pulmonary embolism, which I have had both and this is the only one that allows me to have a normal life." | 10 | October 23, 2016 | 1 | 45 |
193,225 | Cyclobenzaprine | sciatica | "I took as dr told me and no results have I had. They didn't even take edge off so I doubled up and still nothing. And I haven't taken any pills in years since my last surgery. These are crap" | 1 | July 18, 2016 | 4 | 40 |
70,051 | Olux | psoriasis | "I had psoriasis for 3 years before I tried Olux. At that time, I had a bald spot on my head and no skin on the back of my ears. (It was all raw and covered in pus). I used Olux for three days and my psoriasis cleared up for over a month. The only reason I stopped using it was my new insurance would not cover it. Olux is the ONLY medication that has helped me. I have tried a dozen other medicines and nothing has worked the same." | 10 | August 16, 2011 | 25 | 90 |
69,338 | Buprenorphine | chronic pain | "I am trying 8mg this week and it has helped a lot with forgetting about my pain and fatigue. At times I feel like my temperament will skyrocket higher than the norm. With any narcotic painkillers, also depending on your body, light and sound sensitivities will increase. Think I'll save some cash and stick with my hydromorphone HCLs." | 8 | April 5, 2017 | 3 | 58 |
10,579 | Mononessa | birth control | "Love this pill! Great hormone balancer and contraceptive.
Pros: Cystic acne gone, moods regulated, no more monthly migraines, few to no cramps, on my period for only 5 days each month, did not decrease my sex drive.
Cons: weight gain (25lbs in 3 months that won't come off 3 years later), bigger breasts (D cup to DDD).
Other pills made me spot all month and have mood swings. This one does not. Free through my insurance too!" | 10 | April 12, 2017 | 5 | 77 |
81,575 | Liraglutide | weight loss | "Saxenda has been approved by a hospital doctor. I am experiencing now a constipation or straining in passing my stool which I notice it is increased when I start using 3.0Mg doses in week 5 which was normal before using Saxenda. I notice blood after passing my stool and it was painful. If I notice again I will finish my last pen and I will stop using it and I will monitor my self and see my doctor once I get back from my trip.
*It has really cut the appetite,
I am not like before in terms of eating, I eat much less now.
I feel full quickly,
Dry mouth,
side lower Pain sometimes.
Losing 4 KG only.
I used Saxenda to have shortcuts.
I take the injection in the morning." | 6 | July 29, 2017 | 2 | 132 |
206,620 | Omeprazole / sodium bicarbonate | stomach ulce | "I have had problems with ulcers all my life and now I have Barrett's Esophagus to go with it. I've taken all proton pump inhibitors known to man. Zegerid is the only one that relieves the pain immediately, you don't have to wait days for it to start working. I love Zegerid , is been the only one to work for me Insurance don't want to pay for it and it's really expensive, so my doctor has to call them and explain why it is medically necessary." | 10 | July 29, 2015 | 6 | 87 |
55,513 | Hizentra | primary immunodeficiency syndrome | "The 20% solution has allowed me to drop 10 grams per week off my infusion.
The consistency of my levels for the past 3 years have been normal and I have not had any infections. Recently I had to change my insurance and during that
Time I had a lapse in my infusion for 3 weeks, then I started back on my infusions and I did not have any problems at all during the 3 weeks without
Hizentra." | 8 | October 31, 2013 | 9 | 78 |
215,690 | Copper | birth control | "I am 21, never had kids, have regular periods that are light-medium, and am very active. I recently got the Paragard inserted. The insertion was only painful for a brief 3 seconds (I also forgot to take ibuprofen before my appointment). The next few days consisted of some strong cramping that came in cycles, but it only required one dose of 400mg of ibuprofen a day to help with that. I only have some light spotting that requires panty liners, however, the cramps and spotting are decreasing with each day. Had sex on day 3 and everything felt normal! It is now day 5 for me and I have resumed working out with moderate intensity. Don't listen to the horror stories, you may be one of those lucky people (like me) that have a good experience!" | 10 | April 4, 2017 | 8 | 136 |
45,714 | Fluoxetine | anxiety and stress | "I've been on a 10mg dose for 2 years and it has helped substantially. I had very bad anxiety (PTSD) and couldn't drive, and basically stopped eating. My heart would race and I just could not deal with the anxiety anymore. Taking this dose and having regular therapy has allowed me to get back to myself. I didn't have any side effects and I've never had to increase the dose. It is a really great medication." | 10 | April 4, 2012 | 103 | 76 |
23,577 | Methadone | opiate withdrawal | "I was addicted to any opiate I could get my hands on before my 17th birthday. I was taking these for my back pain and it took away the pains of life. I wanted to stop but didn't want to become a register drug addict (then I wouldn't get medicine for my back pain) so I started to buy other peoples takeaways. At first it was great but soon I noticed I was taking more and more instead of less. That was when I decided there was no other way. 11 months later I stopped taking methadone at 5mg and didn't get to many withdrawals. Methadone is good because it allows you to continue work while dropped. There were hard times but I'm glad I did it." | 8 | November 10, 2008 | 21 | 127 |
148,759 | Mirena | birth control | "I have to say.. After reading reviews I was a little terrified to get Mirena inserted. However, my ob is really good and it wasn't a big deal at all! It was uncomfortable like a pap but it was done within a few mins. I gave birth 8 weeks ago and he said this was a good time to get it inserted because my cervix is still soft. So maybe that's why it was no big deal for me? So far, no cramping, slight spotting. I'm not sure about the long term effects of the mirena because I've only had it in a week. So far, so good!" | 10 | July 17, 2016 | 1 | 108 |
99,374 | Genvoya | hiv infection | "This is my 8th day taking this Med
I was pretty sick
Virus load 300000
Cd4 285
No side effects
I had diarrhea for almost 2 months and my diarrhea stop as soon as I started with this Med
I feel much better, I was very tired now my energy levels are better
I hope I don't get side effects in the future
I am 40 years old I tested positive 4/28/2017
Love this Med" | 10 | June 14, 2017 | 9 | 75 |
6,596 | Primidone | benign essential trem | "Started out 110 days ago@ 1/2 50mg tab at night and morning. I am up to 3 @ morning and 3 @ night. Doc says stay on them until we meet in 10 days. This is not working. Tremors are continuing - some times to an extreme. We need to revisit this prescription. Try something else." | 1 | October 22, 2014 | 65 | 56 |
183,127 | Cymbalta | chronic pain | "The first pill very strong so waited till in bed and when the severe pain from shingles hit I took 2nd pill..instant relief. I was so glad I had the medicine and still have the bottle of pills as I never needed another. One pill got me
through the worst pain I had with shingles. I would not have a need for any now but saved in case shingles returned. I think it a tad bit too strong for most
pain that could be treated with a lessor degree of strength. 2 pills used out of whole bottle. It was expensive but actually just one pill did the job." | 10 | July 13, 2014 | 78 | 109 |
207,647 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "I took this for the first time tonight and I am supposed to take it again at 5 AM. This is horrible.
I threw up a small portion, and the box instructions were different from my prep instructions. I made the mistake of taking it by the instructions on the box. Within minutes it worked but I had really cut back on anything but soft foods for a few days to make it easier. The problem besides the horrible taste is that I spiked in blood pressure and have terrible muscle cramping in my upper body. I called the Dr. and he wasn't concerned, nothing was out of the range in his opinion. It is four hours later and my soreness hasn't left and I don't see sleep in the near future. I will never do this again." | 1 | June 8, 2016 | 9 | 138 |
160,353 | Buspirone | anxiety | "It didn't help at all with the panic attacks and actually made my anxiety worse. The first few weeks it would just put me to sleep. After four weeks I became very depressed and had suicidal thoughts constantly throughout the day. It gave me horrible headaches, it made me really dizzy all the time and I felt lightheaded and nauseous often. After four weeks I could not sleep at all and my anxiety increased along with the panic attacks. I don't recommend this medicine for anyone who has suffered PTSD or who has had high anxiety levels for a long time. It just makes things worse. After five weeks I stopped taking this medication I could no longer handle the side effects." | 1 | September 8, 2016 | 46 | 122 |
217,245 | Clarithromycin | not listed / othe | "Within an hour of taking my first pill I had an extremely unsettled stomach (much like bad hunger pains). The taste in my mouth was bad the first day but when I got to the third it was unbearable. No drink or chewing gum could get rid of it. Then when I thought things couldn't get any worse I started seeing things in my room and being EXTREMELY anxious and paranoid (I do suffer from anxiety but this significantly worsened it). My dreams have been vivid and disturbing, this joined with the lack of sleep was like torture. Also, I couldn't pass urine properly which left me with a painful bladder. have now completely stopped. Never again. However it did work in beginning to clear up my chest infection, but personally this was not worth it." | 1 | September 24, 2016 | 2 | 136 |
33,466 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "I have been on microgestin for over two years now, and have had absolutely no problems with. My period always comes the exact time every month. I used to have bad break outs from time to time, but my skin is perfectly clear now. The only thing I have noticed is mood swings, and increased sex drive. Overall I am very pleased with this pill." | 10 | May 19, 2015 | 7 | 65 |
31,798 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I'm on day 3 of the 7 day treatment. I'm a college student so I went to the store and purchased this product after my yeast infection had been irritating me to the point I wanted to scratch in public. I wanted immediate relief so I didn't wait until the night time to insert. I immediately started to itch something freaking horrible, I was sawing at my vagina through my pants. But I thought this was the infection. I did the next two treatments at night and I've come to realize that it's the freaking product making me itch so bad. I can't sleep for trying to tighten my kegel muscles to get some relief. I also tried to push it out - I'm so irritated. I will not do the next 4 treatments." | 3 | September 17, 2015 | 6 | 134 |
37,892 | Reclipsen | birth control | "I have been on Reclipsen for about two years now. It does it's job by preventing pregnancy and I get my periods regularly. I haven't tried skipping my period yet though. Closer to my period I get moody but what girl doesn't, I also crave weird things while on my period. I started to get migraines, I'm not sure if it is because of the birth control however. I used to get then really bad about a year into taking birth control but now my migraines are less frequent. Like I said, I'm not sure if it is because of the medication or not. Otherwise my face is clear, always has been. I didn't gain any weight nor my hair didn't grow. I plan to keep being on Reclipsen but it can be annoying to take a pill everyday." | 9 | June 17, 2014 | 6 | 139 |
209,398 | Nifedipine | raynaud's syndrome | "Raynaud's primary syndrome diagnosed 1997. Nothing happened until 2011 when I had a blood clot in my left calf. My toes started to turn purple and hospital had decided to amputate my L leg 3" below knee. I went online and found Nifedipine XL. Had my Dr order it for me and in 2 weeks it calmed my pain in foot so it healed. All the skin peeled off with some toe nails and today I'm on 60mg once daily. Now, I've noticed that whenever my body has a stressful event-migraine chronic (botox) helps so much. But, when I do get a migraine that happens when my next shot is close to due date (every 3 months) I'll get an aura with migraine and my Raynauds will kick in more with the itching at first. Don't scratch-running water over it." | 10 | July 8, 2012 | 11 | 140 |
44,608 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I was automatically switched to Tri Sprintec as the new preferred generic at my pharmacy (I was taking Trinessa). I have never had such awful migraines or nausea in my life. My fiance finally pushed me to call the pharmacy and get my old pill back. It's been a huge fiasco but I'd rather be off the pill than take Tri Sprintec any longer." | 1 | September 11, 2009 | 11 | 64 |
13,372 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | narcolepsy | "I use Adderall XR 20mg at morning wake up for narcolepsy and find it effective. It helps like nothing else to start a day off "awake" as can be. I am also prescribed 20mg IR taken twice throughout the day as needed. As well as Nuvigil (armodafinil) 150mg at night right before sleep. Balancing meds is vital for this disease.
But back to the point Adderall XR is amazing." | 10 | July 23, 2016 | 25 | 69 |
205,273 | Pristiq | depression | "I have BPD II, PTSD & anxiety with agoraphobia. I've tried a LOT of different meds & gone unmedicated as well, probably over the last 15 years or so. Right now, I'm on Lithium 900mg. Just stopped Gabapentin 900-1200mg. On Desvenlafaxine 100mg (start, 50mg) about 1 year - Since I started, I've been lifted out of a suicidal & debilitating depression. Take into consideration lithium, my moods are more levelled out and I don't feel like crying at the drop of a hat. I don't feel completely hopeless. However, I do feel unnecessarily agitated, sleep issues - too much or insomnia, low energy, incessant nausea. I've also gained an incredible amount of weight, without appetite. DNA test "Green-lit" Pristiqu... Going to see Dr. today." | 7 | April 13, 2017 | 13 | 124 |
69,486 | Buprenorphine | opiate dependence | "I have been on 12 mls of methadone for over a year so I give subutex a go, the first day I had 4mg and felt ok, not great but better then I expected. Day 2: 6mg I feel rough as hell, I want to cry all the time and it feels like I'm crawling out of my skin. Day 3: still feel bad does anyone know how long this will last my keyworker keeps saying I should not be worried but I know how I feel bad" | 6 | August 26, 2015 | 22 | 88 |
136,111 | Acamprosate | alcohol dependence | "Campral has saved my life. I was not able to stop drinking without it. My female GP was very understanding and supportive and sought out the best treatment for me. I am so very thankful. I am - in a short period of time - a new person. I have been alcohol dependent for over 20 years. What I fail to understand is why more people are not lucky enough to have this medicine prescribed for them. I have had no adverse side effects at all. Although my prescription is covered by my insuring company, I would have gladly paid the price for the treatment." | 10 | October 13, 2014 | 102 | 105 |
148,211 | Norethindrone | birth control | "I've been taking Jolivette for three months now, and couldn't complain about it. I used to have crazy irregular periods, for instance, the month before I started I had a 10 day cycle, which meant two and a half periods in a calender month, and the time before was 50 days. Since taking Jolivette I haven't had a single period. No cramping, bloating, weight gain, mood swings, nothing. In fact, I've lost weight. It's also great because I no longer get migraines as opposed to being on an estrogen pill. Would recommend it to anyone." | 10 | September 14, 2013 | 69 | 95 |
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