Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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14,392	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"I have been on Suboxone now for 3 years. I have never relapsed, nor have I ever had any cravings. I was addicted to pain pills. Started out by getting a script after an accident. It immediately gave me energy and made me happy (at first) before I knew it I was completely addicted. If I did not have it I went into withdrawals and I had to take it to feel normal or even get out of bed. This went on for 7 years. Suboxone gave me my life back. I do not get a buzz, I feel normal. I would not have been able to do this without Suboxone and my wonderful Doctor. "	10	September 14, 2009	32	116
198,099	Metoprolol	high blood pressure	"I only took this for 3 days. My blood pressure had started to drop, but I woke up the morning after taking the 3rd dose with red spots on my arms that looked like the beginning of a bruise. My arms felt tired all day. I held a big bag of apples in each hand at the orchard for about 10 minutes and on the way home noticed more "bruises" appearing on both arms. The same thing happened that evening while shopping - I was holding a stack of clothes over my arm and red spots and streaks started appearing on the arm I was holding the clothes over. I have quit taking them until I can contact my doctor."	2	September 14, 2009	23	120
119,171	Zoloft	bipolar disorde	"I take Zoloft along with Trileptal for my bipolar disorder. It is a very good medicine that hasn't given me any side effects at all. The only problem is it makes me real manic at times, which is common. Besides that I have no complaints! It is one of the best medicines I have ever taken."	9	March 13, 2008	27	56
177,647	Duloxetine	depression	"Though it helps with pain from rheumathoid arthritis, I am more depressed than ever with this medication. When trying to discontinue duloxetine I have very bad withdrawals which I had to get back on right away to stop. I feel worse depression than ever and stuck on this medication. The withdrawals are horrible."	5	May 25, 2015	0	53
222,679	Topamax	migraine prevention	"I've taking topamax for three years. It helped but I started getting eye pain behind my left eye. My eye would throb like a bird was pecking at it. I went to several doctors about it and U of L dr. figured it out...it was topamax causing the problem. I'm off of the meds.and having very little pain behind my eye."	5	July 27, 2016	23	61
35,379	Levofloxacin	bronchitis	"I am 54 years old and was put on Levaquin in August. I had side effect from the medication that caused joint and tendon pain and damage. I used to take it when I was younger with a good outcome. It is now January and I still have very bad knee and tendon pain. Beware of the medication."	1	January 12, 2011	40	58
39,337	Contrave	weight loss	"If I could give this medication a 0 I would. After lots of research and talking with my doctor, I looked forward to trying this medication as I have struggled to lose weight after having my second child. I took the first dose at 8:30 am. By 9 am I felt extremely nauseous and dizzy. I called my doctor and she recommended that I take some anti nausea meds I had. They did nothing to quell the sea of vomit that ultimately came pouring out of me. I vomited all morning, into the afternoon. Now, I've been very ill with food poisoning, stomach flu, etc, but this was a new type of evil as the nausea didn't subside even the tiniest bit, as it does w food poisoning etc, after vomiting. There was no relief. I strongly recommend not taking this."	1	January 6, 2017	33	141
23,911	Tretinoin	acne	"I am a 18 y/o female who has never had severe acne before. But August of 2016 I broke out like crazy.Got incredibly painful cystic acne. In December I was prescribed tretinoin 0.05%. I was on both doxycycline pills and the tretinoin for a couple weeks. The first 2 weeks were pretty bad. I didn't want to touch my face from how much the acne hurt and because I was peeling so bad. But after the first couple weeks my skin started to clear up. It was nice to be able to wash my face without it hurting or feeling all the unevenness. I've been on it for about 3 months now and I get breakouts on my period but thats it. The scarring is fading away slowly but I can't get over how smooth my skin feels. Just wait it out. It really does take time to work"	9	March 21, 2017	17	149
160,311	Buspirone	anxiety	"I've long used BuSpar, and it is an odd duck. Alone, it did little, but in combination with other meds it's amazing. Particularly SSRIs. It seems to amplify other meds, from painkillers to Prozac. It's not something I'm afraid to take, the boost is subtle but it definitely helps my anxiety slip away. I've not noticed any sick withdrawal efffects, being off it once for 2 months. I take 30 mg/day in two 15 mg doses."	8	January 30, 2017	52	76
70,716	Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine	hiv infection	"I was diagnosed with HIV in May 2016. After taking Triumeq for 4 weeks, my CD4 count has gone from138 to 1054 and my viral load 673,000 and now 2280.... For me this has been a wonder drug. Absolutely no side affects to date.... I haven't felt this good in a long, long time :)"	10	June 17, 2016	19	55
205,743	Pristiq	depression	"Completely changed my outlook on life. Tried it 2 months ago didn't seem to work initially but now I can definitely notice a difference. I was having a lot of trouble just functioning like a regular person but this has brought back the old me. I really am grateful. If I don`t take it for a day or take it late in the day I start feeling depressed again so yes it works.. try it."	9	December 31, 2010	12	75
196,347	Eszopiclone	insomnia	"I was prescribed the generic version (blue pill) because I had trouble falling and staying asleep. I would fall asleep in about 30-60 minutes, but only to stay asleep for 2-3 hours! Than, I was wide awake. This also left a horrible, bitter-like taste in my mouth the next day, especially when I drank water or tea. I would not recommend this. Perhaps, the brand name version doesn't have this nasty after taste and lasts longer. But, if your insurance does not cover brand name, I would skip this drug. I would go with Ambien. My Dr prescribed the generic version of Ambien and it works better than generic Lunesta! I fell asleep within 15-20 minutes of taking it and stayed asleep for about 4 hours. Still not enough sleep though..."	3	March 9, 2017	1	131
106,777	Implanon	birth control	"First two weeks, arm was sensitive and painful. Could feel the implant but after two weeks, I didn't notice it at all. But I have lost my sex drive, am moody and have had 7 months of spotting and bleeding. Have to constantly line my panties. Lighter periods. No weight gain. Had UTI recently but not sure if that's related. Hope it gets better."	6	May 22, 2015	2	64
204,523	BuSpar	anxiety	"I am 29 years old and have been on Buspar for about a year and a half and since I started taking it my sex drive is completely gone. Yes it helps my anxiety but I am too young to have a horrible sex drive!"	6	November 25, 2013	47	45
129,839	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I was traveling on business with my colleague and we ended up in the same bed. During the act, the condom slipped and we panicked, since both of us are married (not to each other). We went to local pharmacy within 60-mins to get the pill. We went bananas thinking about whether it will work or not. It was a long three week wait. Side effects included severe cramps and abdominal pain. Relax and breathe! It works!"	10	April 30, 2015	18	77
64,158	Sertraline	social anxiety disorde	"This drug has ruined my life. I was prescribed this drug 3 months ago. I had severe side effects with more intense feeling of anxiety, extreme lack of appetite (ate only small snacks of for 3 days) and problems with erectile dysfunction. After taking it for 6 days I consulted with a pharmacist and decided to get off the medication. And did so by reducing it's dosage in a span of 2 days. It's been almost 3 months since I've taken it. And I still have Erectile Dysfunction, which is depressing. Now I'm seeking treatment for it... I hate the thought of having to rely on ED medication for the rest of my life because of what this drug has done to me. But I feel that might be the case now."	1	January 17, 2017	2	132
129,969	Levonorgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I'm 28 years old. No children. I switched from the nuva ring to the mirena. I've had the mirena for 10 months. Insertion was not painful for me, just try and relax (I rested my arms above my head and it helped my cervix open more). I had one day of painful cramping the first month. For 8 months I had normal/lighter periods once per month. The past 2 months I have been spotting and bleeding almost everyday with abdominal cramping. It's like having a period every week for 8 weeks. I've had the mirena placement double checked and had a abdominal check up; nothing abnormal found. Still bleeding/spotting now, but it's manageable. Hoping this will pass."	8	March 13, 2015	3	117
135,249	Zegerid	gerd	"Relieves the indigestion & esophagus contractions, Side effects are disastrous!. And this is with me taking it only twice a week! 1. Irregular heart beat 2. Stiff painful knees 3. Extremely sore, tender feet 4. Hair loss 5. Blurred vision/ dry eyes 6. Insomnia 7. Swollen legs and feet Podiatrist was alarmed at my swollen feet & ankles. He immediately recommended tests/MRI to find out why. Heart/vein problems were suspected. Conclusion- arthritis. Nope- I discontinued Zegerid and ALL of the above problems are gone, most within 10 days. Baking soda is also a culprit. Solution for GERD? small meals w/out grease or cooked tomatoes(for me). Small adjustment for so much relief! I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER! I now RESEARCH ALL MEDS!"	1	November 7, 2015	2	121
189,643	Oxycodone	pain	"I am so very pleased to read all of these reviews. I have been on Oxycontin for just over a year. After one cervical and two lumbar fusions my ortho doctor refused to prescribe anything stronger than Percocet. He referred me to the pain clinic and I am so very lucky to have a knowledgeable doctor. Oprah had a show on prescription drug addicts today (my family all have issues with this medication). I would like to see someone brave enough to stand up for all of us in chronic pain that HAVE to take this medication to simply function. I take 60mg 2x's a day and have felt guilty that is until I happened upon these postings. Now I feel like I can ask my doctor to up my dose one more time so that I can get the full benefit of the medicine."	9	September 29, 2009	227	145
120,536	Dapagliflozin	diabetes, type 2	"Had a constant yeast infection and 3 urinary tract infections in the two months I was on it. I was so thirsty, I would drink a gallon of water at work. I urinated every 20 minutes. My bladder was sore if my belly was touched. I really tried and wanted this to work. I did lose about 12 pounds and had energy. But I was depressed from constant "female Issues". It just got worse and worse. I took myself off this pill and am back on Metformin XR. Waiting to see my doc for the next plan of attack. This did not work for me."	1	January 14, 2015	45	105
42,235	Atenolol	high blood pressure	"I very nearly died when taking this drug. I became confused, had difficulty standing up from a chair, felt dizzy and uncoordinated and worst of all, at night, when I could hear my heart beat, I noted that my heart stopped for about 6 beats before jump- starting again. I told my kidney specialist about the symptoms - and he gave me an IQ test as he thought I had Alzeimers! I was very confused but I managed a high score on the test. He still did not link my symptoms to Atenolol but one day at the dialysis centre my heart rate was so low I had to be rushed by ambulance into Resus at the hospital. Adrenaline was injected as by that time my heart rate was only 7 beats a minute. I was taken immediately in to theatre where a pacemaker was inserted."	1	July 29, 2017	7	146
90,562	Docosanol	herpes simplex	"I woke up with a cold sore..no tingling warning, went to Walgreen's in my pj's lol..I took $20 got to Walgreen's $22.99' so I had to write a check I said this must be good it was locked up.. Used it immediately, after three days its almost GONE! For me it worked and worth every cent."	9	September 1, 2015	4	56
230,566	Depo-Provera	birth control	"I have been on the Depo shot since April 2010. I actually got it the day after giving birth to my daughter. I've been spotting for a year now (and still is) I've gained at least 30lbs, I have no sex drive, and I have lost about 3 inches of my hair. The only good thing is it does prevent pregnancy but that's about it. Definitely switching to something else."	1	May 21, 2011	7	70
174,969	Psorcon	skin rash	"I initially received Psorcon to treat an infection under skin in palm/hand. Now I use it on rashes on neck and chest; causes of these rashes are unknown. They are itchy and burning when sweat. Resembles heat rash. Psorcon instantly stop rashes."	10	August 6, 2012	12	42
163,979	Fluorouracil	keratosis	"I was on Fluorouracil two times a day for two weeks. It wasn't too bad for the first 10 days then it continued to burn more with every application. The most painful part of the Fluorouracil treatment was after I completed the applications. A nurse recommended that I mix %u2153 cup of white vinegar with 6 cups of water and place the mixture in the refrigerator until chilled. Then, use a very soft wash cloth and the vinegar solution to cleanse my face. She also said to take the damp wash cloth and place it over my face for 15 minutes 4 times daily. Contrary to what I thought, the vinegar solution did not burn, it soothed incredibly."	10	December 25, 2014	91	118
35,929	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"been on a heroin and other street drugs since i was 13,14 im 37 now and this is my first time at doing my turkey as they say or giving it up properly . this is my first afternoon on the medication i know its a bit early to jump in to things or get my hopes up yet but im actually feelin really good , im my nice normal happy self again where as normal id be wrapped up in bed clucking like usual till my next charge , i dont know how its translated from english to american but im on 16 mg a day and fingers crossed i,ll get some sleep tonight , wow , forgotten wat it actually feels like to sleep sober and actually enjoy lying in my bed :) il write back further in to the treatment ,thankyou and congrats to all its been helping x x x"	9	November 4, 2013	31	154
203,588	Zyban	smoking cessation	"I am suspicious of all these posts praising Zyban. I believe they're fake and paid for by Glaxo. This is not the place to tell my whole story but I will say this. This drug is a poison and it robbed me of over 10 years of my life. You do know it's BANNED in Europe. The most horrific experience of my life and I only took 3 pills! Beware. Beware. Beware. I think this is an toxic drug. DON'T TAKE IT."	1	August 30, 2017	9	82
151,549	Chantix	smoking cessation	"I started my Chantix on Tuesday, which would lead me to only being on this medication for about 3 days. I am usually smoking about a pack/day, since I started Chantix, I smoke about five cigarettes a day, and I'm only on day 3! My doctor told me that I would most likely continue to smoke, for about two weeks while taking this medication. I'm already feeling the difference. Only side effects I've been dealing with is tiredness, nausea from taking it on empty stomach, and some agitation."	9	November 19, 2015	9	88
53,436	Demerol	pain	"I have arthritis and have tried many over the counter medicines as Aspirin, Motrin, etc. These medicines increased my diastolic blood pressure upwards of 30 points. (I already have high blood pressure). The doctor then tried Oxycodone and again my BP went significantly up. Hydrocodone had the same result. As a last resort for a pain med I was given Demerol (50MG). No increase in BP and no side effects. It takes upwards of two hours to kick in but does a good job of numbing pain. Apparently I am sensitive to all NSAIDS. (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications). "	8	March 27, 2013	73	98
227,012	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I have had Nexplanon for 2 years now and have absolutely loved it, super effective. When I first got it, I had random periods for about 3 months. No weight gain, but I do get cravings when it should be my time of the month. Up until a month and a half ago I hadn't had a period since those first three and now all of the sudden I'm having a never ending one. I have been on my period for over a month and a half, Some days I'm on it, some days I'm not. I've thought about consulting a doctor but after reading reviews this seems to be normal. I don't think I'll get it removed early just because it's so effective."	8	August 19, 2014	8	124
130,703	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I took Next Choice about 4 hours after having unprotected sex with my husband. I also followed another users advice and took Dramamine about an hour before I took the pill in order to combat any nausea. After taking the pill I only felt slight amount of nausea, but it sure did wipe me out. I took the pill on a Sunday and slept all the way until Monday evening. Some side effects that I got were: major bloating, abdominal cramping for more than a week, slight headache, extreme fatigue, very heavy menstrual flow 4 days after taking the pill, mood swings, extreme hunger, breast tenderness, swollen ankles.... but other than the many side effects experienced, I am satisfied with this medication for preventing an unwanted pregnancy."	9	January 27, 2012	1	127
184,901	Canagliflozin	diabetes, type 2	"Diagnosed type 2 diabetes in 1996, been prescribed the usual medications with not much success. 5 months ago my doctor (of 32 yrs) prescribed Invokana 100 mg. Mind you I have always eaten very well and choose my food wisely. However since starting Invokana I have lost 46 pounds in 4 months and went from a 44 waist to a 36 and I'm still losing weight. My A1C went from 11.3 to 8.0 in first three months, my doctor challenged me and wants to see a 7.0 for my 6 month checkup. I believe I will hit this goal and be below 200 lbs for the first time in decades. Invokana works and for two other construction workers I work with - who also lost a lot of weight as well. The only down side I deal with is going to the bathroom twice as much as before."	10	July 7, 2014	186	148
77,071	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"Had trouble losing weight for years. Belviq has been really helpful. Haven't experienced any side effects except a mild headache first couple of day. Already feeling the difference in both shedding pounds and sleeping better."	10	October 14, 2014	135	35
123,808	Skyla	birth control	"Luckily for me I really trust and like my obgyn b/c the insertion is quite invasive, probably the most invasive procedure I've been awake for. Never had kids & my cervix wasn't happy to be forced open. Getting the sounding tools seemed to be a bit of a challenge, and it caused some crampy/pinchy feelings but nothing too bad. . .despite the sounding she still hit the top of my uterus hard with the skyla upon insertion and that was painful (still bearable). I had regular period-type cramping the next several days, which is to say at points distracting, but nothing horrible. It's been 16 days since placement and my period wasn't due until two days from now...however 8 days ago I started bleeding like regular period and it hasn't stopped yet."	7	November 15, 2016	2	132
22,969	Apremilast	psoriatic arthritis	"So it's been 2 months now..I have been self controlling a little as I had a headache from hell.. only two times tho.. so why it's random I do not understand.. but it's so bad I can't touch it with 10 Tylenol.. it's crippling. BUT.. even so..I hate psoriasis so bad.. my life is altered by it..I continued on the Otezla with half the dose for a while.. back to full dosage.. but my psoriasis had returned due to the reduced dosage.. hoping it goes away again and those headaches as well.. nothing else is troubling.. the headaches need to subside so I can function normally at life and my job!"	7	November 15, 2016	11	111
158,839	Methylphenidate	adhd	"I've been on several medications for my ADHD and Concerta is by far the best I have tried. Ignoring the slight sleeping complications I have and the lessened need for food, this medication works well. I've found that while Concerta is in effect I'm less fidgety and anxious, and I can concentrate for longer periods of time. I really do prefer this medication over any of the others I have had."	7	April 24, 2009	46	71
5,617	Aldactone	heart failure	"Didn't work for me. Muscle aches, itch and most importantly it dropped my blood pressure too low along with the other medication I am taking..pressure was 87/54 ...normally I am 130/70. I was exhausted, tired, weak and constantly falling asleep. This medication was not for me. Called doctor he told me to stop taking it, and this was at 1/2 pill dosage."	1	March 24, 2012	99	62
137,906	Boniva	osteoporosis	"Tried weekly Boniva and had severe flu symptoms each time and had to stop taking it. That was approximately 1 yr ago. Now taking once monthly. Thought it was okay no flu but having diarrhea and pain in upper thigh after taking twice. Just had 3rd one yesterday and diarrhea is bad."	3	December 18, 2012	57	52
50,290	Gabapentin	diabetic peripheral neuropathy	"I was on Gabapentin and there was 3 other medications that caused some of the same side effects and after a few years it stopped helping. I stopped it for about 2 months and now the pain in my legs are back. I started taking 2 capsules a day and the pain in my legs are a lot better. Problem is the unsteadiness, can't hold things and drop them, This is after I took it for one day and this is happening on day two. May just take it when the pain becomes unbearable. I get it from the VA so I don't know if they have any other medication that treats the same problem and if so will ask to be given it for awhile to see if it works. VA covers my expense after billing my outside insurance first then cover the rest for service connected."	7	April 21, 2014	35	148
231,625	Trazodone	insomnia	"Causes nightmares, HORRIBLE nightmares and I still can't get more than an hour or two of sleep and sometimes go all night without sleeping for two or three days sometimes, same as before I started taking this so-called sleep-aid."	2	June 21, 2015	33	39
197,732	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"I started taking Pristiq about 4 months ago and it has proven to be wonderful. I suffer from depression and borderline personality disorder. Almost immediately I saw an improvement. Before taking Pristiq I would fly into a rage almost daily. In the last 4 months since taking it I have maybe raged 5 times. I don't feel so self-conscious anymore. I feel more alive and upbeat. And to top it off I've lost weight since the drug decreases appetite. My wonder drug."	10	March 18, 2009	57	82
37,607	Vyvanse	chronic fatigue syndrome	"I have tried several medications for chronic fatigue syndrome and nothing seems to help more than an hour or two. Vyvanse is a wonderful medication for chronic daytime sleepiness and fatigue. I could not believe the amount of work I was able to get done. It does not make you feel "drugged" like other medications do. I felt like my old self again, before the days of CFS."	10	May 29, 2010	103	68
202,577	Lithium	bipolar disorde	"Lithium is the best drug for bipolar disorder I've ever seen. I've been on it for about two years and will probably be on it for the rest of my life. I was off of it for 14 months after being on it for a little over a year. The way I felt off it was difference between night and day. My anger anxiety and stress is way less. While I also believe the medicine is not the cure just the basis, I think counselling also works."	9	May 30, 2008	95	87
79,595	Hydrochlorothiazide / irbesartan	high blood pressure	"I was prescribed Avalide by my doctor. I have been taking it for 2 weeks. I feel better than I did with the lisinopril. I am not losing so much weight at one time and I can contribute to my weight loss with the help of the Avalide."	10	June 23, 2010	6	48
72,736	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I have read all these reviews and I am jealous that all of you experienced weight loss! I have experienced weight GAIN but that could also be because I only have a period once every three months (with PMS and some spotting in between). But I LOVE the control this pill gives me! I have been on it since my manufacturer changed it from Microgestin Fe, but it's okay! It feels good to me. I have a lot of unprotected sex and it's nice to know when I start spotting a little that it's okay. I GET NO CRAMPS! Because of my cervical inversion, it is MISERABLE for me to have a period every month. This pill lets me go as long as I want until I want to have one! I just have to be very sensitive and careful, and this pill helps me so much."	6	August 23, 2015	1	147
57,048	MiraLax	constipation	"I have chronic constipation due to medications mainly my pain medications and I take miralax on occasion and it works but for me takes a full 3 days for it to kick in and get my bowels moving again. I recommend taking this as soon as you get constipated for some it works as soon as 12 hours. I've had no issues with Miralax and it works for me."	9	March 31, 2017	32	69
66,824	Seroquel	bipolar disorde	"Seroquel makes me feel like I'm on a level playing field again. I don't feel like my thinking's distorted and I don't cry uncontrollably like I have all of my life. I have gained weight but I'm fixing to start taking Topamax to counteract that. If the Topamax doesn't work I will still continue to take Seroquel. I rather gain weight and be able to cope with life 100% better than I did before."	10	November 15, 2012	49	74
103,781	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have had horrible acne since taking this birth control. All over my body acne. I didn't realize it could be the birth control until I read a bunch of other reviews on it. My boobs hurt all the time!! No sex drive what so ever! I don't even want my husband to touch me because my boobs hurt so bad. Needless to say, I sympathize with some of the other reviewers on this birth control. I will be talking to my doctor to switch to something else. The only good part about it, is not getting my period for 3 months."	4	April 9, 2015	1	102
53,007	Zofran ODT	nausea/vomiting	"I use this when I am driving and have nausea and was under doctor's instructions to take it twice a day until I was prescribed the scolopamine patch for nausea. Now, I just take it on the times I feel nauseated with the patch, which is not much. I like the dissolvable tablets because they are quicker than the pills to absorb and I can just carry them with me in my purse, unlike the phenergan suppositories, which have to be refrigerated or kept in a cooler when going somewhere."	9	May 20, 2017	2	90
164,859	Phentermine / topiramate	weight loss	"I lost 46 pounds. I went from a size 20 to size 14 and then my dr put my on this. I mentioned I had extreme irritability-like I have zero patience for any and everyone! My Dr. told me it wasn't relevant but after reading other reviews I know I'm not alone. It hasn't helped me lose any weight. It costs me $142 a month for hopes wishes and dreams. This is crazy. I don't like taking a drug for seizures when I have no problems with that. I'm seeking a second opinion and hoping I can get phentermine for 3 months and be done with this. It really is the worst feeling to be so angry and irritated and pissed off with everyone when I'm the one doing this to myself all in the hopes to lose 20 more pounds. Ugh!!!"	1	August 18, 2016	20	142
136,279	Prazosin	nightmares	"I take .5mg for sleep terror. Started working immediately. No more night dread / fear experiences. Also reduces anxiety and depression but this takes time. Would like to increase dose but headaches stop me"	8	January 21, 2017	15	34
102,351	Clindamycin / tretinoin	acne	"I'm 30 years old and have suffered from acne since my teenage years. It's just gotten worse as I've aged. My acne has caused light scarring on my face. I've been using Ziana gel for about a month. I noticed that it does make my skin oily, however within two weeks I could tell that the brown spots were disappearing, the scarring was becoming lighter, the acne I already had was healing much faster than before (almost overnight), my breakouts have become fewer and farther between. My skin peeled in the beginning but spacing it out every other day for the first couple of weeks seemed to help. I use it every day now and my skin doesn't peel anymore. My insurance doesn't cover it but I used Philidor pharmacy and received it for much cheaper."	7	September 10, 2015	11	136
132,697	Zovirax	herpes simplex	"Zovirax is my first choice for treatment of cold sores which I've had since I was a young girl. Using it in conjunction with Abreva helps promote healing from within the sores; and eliminates the crusty/scabbing that comes with cold sores. Abreva is best used at the first sign of any itching (that familiar feeling of onset) apply as directed on the bottle, and your cold sore will be gone without anyone noticing you even have one. I am just getting over one and with Abreva alone it took three days, no scabbing or crusty formation making it unsightly and causing embarrassment."	8	December 11, 2011	26	102
93,228	Vortioxetine	depression	"I started on 10 mg of brintellix and took it at night. I did not have any side effects in the first two days, except that I felt a little bit more depressed at night on day two. I wasn't sure if it was due to the medication or not. On the third day, I had a mental breakdown. I had one negative thought after another and my mind was racing. I started crying and got suicidal. I was so worried for my safety so I was thinking about going to the ER, but I stuck it out and eventually the suicidal thoughts disappeared. After that incident, I got off of brintellix. It was the worst experience I've had from a medication."	1	October 4, 2015	50	122
105,853	Atomoxetine	adhd	"Hey all! I've seen where some people have mentioned the cost of Strattera. I have insurance and my copay was still $45. I actually got online and googled Strattera discount cards and my pharmacy let me use it on top of my insurance. My prescription ended up being free and I can still get a discounted price each month so I'm pretty stoked! "	10	December 23, 2016	19	64
151,626	Chantix	smoking cessation	"I was a smoker for 41 years. Over the years more and more until it became a 3 pack a day habit. I started taking Chantix and after 3 weeks I was smoke free. Smoke free now for 13 days! After taking it for 3 weeks I was still smoking around 15 to 18 cigarettes per day. So I was really scared that it was not going to work for me. On the 22nd day I decided to not smoke for as long as I could that day and I ended up not smoking the whole day. So that was my start to quitting. Each day after that I just did not smoke. It really did not bother me! The first 2 or 3 days that I started taking Chantix I was really sleepy but after 3 days that went away. I take it with food and water and so far have had no side affects."	10	June 8, 2015	31	156
215,901	Copper	birth control	"I've used paragard for 10 years and just replaced for a new one. It not only regulated my cycle, it helped reduced my heavy flow down to a minimal, with little to no side effects. I highly recommend it for anyone who chooses not to have anymore children."	10	May 28, 2016	13	48
68,755	Medroxyprogesterone	birth control	"For the first few months, I bled everyday. After 2-3 injections, the bleeding stopped for the most part, with occasional random bleeding now and then, and light bleeding near the time I was due for my next shot. Yes, you WILL very likely experience the "breakthrough bleeding" side effect, and it can be annoying having to use pads/tampons constantly, but if you can deal with that, it is a great birth control solution. I have smoked cigarettes while using Depo. This caused an increase in bleeding when I regularly smoked. I noticed after 3-4 injections when my bleeding lessened to almost a stop, if I smoked cigarettes, I would bleed later. So if you smoke, this might affect how much/often you bleed."	9	November 16, 2016	5	122
142,300	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have had kyleena inserted for about a month now. It is really nice not having to remember to take a pill anymore, but Insertion was extremely painful for the whole day, I have been bleeding everyday since getting it put in. About every other day I have cramps and will get a very sharp pain in my uterus for 10 seconds to a full minute multiple times a day. I will keep it in for a few more months to see if the effects and bleeding reduce at all. All of the cramping and bleeding makes my sex drive drop quite a bit, I hope it gets better."	5	November 7, 2017	3	109
31,843	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Im 18yrs old and 34weeks pregnant and this is my first yeast infection....i bought the kroger brand 3-day combo pack im now going through the first night very mild itching with the meds no burning at all and i feel really relieved compared to the symptoms i was having before trying the meds. Hopefully the next 2 nights are this easy!"	10	August 19, 2015	4	61
204,501	BuSpar	anxiety	"Female 21yrs old. I have had severe anxiety attacks for the past 2 years, OCD since I can remember, and feel like I can't breath when I think about the what-ifs. I was on Prozac for a few months and absolutely loved it until I started grinding my teeth in my sleep. I tried the Buspar. I've been on it for 2 1/2 weeks. It took most of my anxiety away. But I got so dizzy I couldn't stand it (15mg). Started halving the pills, still makes me dizzy. Gives me headaches and doesn't help with the stress or obsessive compulsive disorder. My doc is adding Paxil to the Buspar and hopefully it'll help more."	9	November 28, 2012	66	115
82,802	Paxil	social anxiety disorde	"Been on Paxil for about 1 month starting my second it's been helping me a lot with my panic disorders & social experiences. My mg for Paxil is low 10mg. However, whoever is starting this medication don't get discourage it will take time for Paxil to kick in but it will be worth it at the end just set a daily reminder everyday to take it."	8	February 24, 2017	15	66
94,439	Crizotinib	non-small cell lung cance	"My mother was 82 when diagnosed with NSC lung cancer. (She is a very fit, active, life-long healthy diet vegetarian with no other health problems.) We intervened when her oncologist recommended intravenous chemotherapy and 'check box' installed a port (this Dr. first refused to consider a new drug even though it was recommended by a Stanford Medical Lung Cancer oncologist, with whom my mother consulted. She finally relented.) Two years later Mother has no living lung tumors and has been generally healthy with only some nausea as a side affect. Her Dr. reduced her dosage but her nausea has increased and is now affecting her quality of life. Its time to find another treatment. This drug is amazing."	10	October 5, 2017	0	118
176,689	Lorazepam	anxiety	"Ativan at 0.5mg works for me. No side effects. I just feel calm. My doctor gave me a prescription for 1mg but that causes a drowsiness, which finds me napping and losing part of the day. So I am not going to take that strength. He said I could take the 0.5mg 2 to 3 times a day if necessary. I find twice a day is working well."	8	July 8, 2009	106	68
92,796	Vortioxetine	major depressive disorde	"Life changing experience. I have been on many different medications on and off over the years, and trintellix is honestly the only thing that worked for me. Pros: I was able to eat again! My depression and anxiety had caused me to lose over 30 pounds in just a few months, and I looked sickly. After 2 weeks on trintellix, I got my appetite back. My anxiety reduced, but didn't fully subside. I had Xanax for emergencies when trintellix couldn't control my anxiety. I was still able to feel emotions, and never had sexual dysfunction. It helped me get my sleeping back on track, and I was able to establish a normal sleep schedule. Cons: Cost, thank goodness my doctor had a lot of samples becaue I could not afford the monthly cost every month."	9	November 20, 2017	4	135
141,994	Escitalopram	anxiety	"Lexapro is good it has really helped to calm me down. The first few days have been tough I have been nauseated, I have lost my appetite, I'm restless, but overall it really is making a difference and I have only been on it a few days. It hasn't helped my depression yet, but I have been told it takes a while."	7	June 20, 2009	11	62
97,872	Nexplanon	birth control	"Every single negative and terrible side effect you will get if you take this birth control. I am 5'5 usually weigh 100-105. I took this for 7 months gained 20 pounds. Doesn't hurt to get inserted. The only good thing about this bc is that you don't have to remember to take a pill. I bloat, cry, bleed, cramp, and can't sleep everyday. When i first started i have terrible migraines but that went away after 3 months. I bled more the past 5 months than i would in a year not being on bc. I don't know why i haven't gotten this taken out of my arm sooner. I get it out in 1 week and will be trying Beyaz or Lolestrin."	1	October 13, 2015	5	123
127,030	Metoclopramide	migraine	"The first time I ended up in the ER for a migraine was 10/5/14. It started at 11 AM while I was at work, and only progressed throughout the day. I wasn't able to eat, and when I finally did, I threw it up within minutes. I took 1650 mg of Tylenol between 11 and 10 PM, applied heat to my neck (which usually helps me), took a hot shower, and laid in a dark room....NOTHING helped that I tried. It brought me to tears, and I couldn't get comfortable or fall asleep...it felt worse while laying down. I called my mom at 1045 PM and asked her to take me to the ER. I was given Toradol, Benadryl, and Reglan, and I felt no pain and was asleep within minutes.....I slept majority of the following day, but it helped!!!!"	10	October 20, 2014	16	140
207,591	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"Hate to admit, that at 61, this is a first for me. Took the suprep and water mix at 5 pm. Within half hour or so, things started happening. Thought the drink itself was not that bad....kind of a salty seven up taste to me. Drinking the two 16 oz glasses of water in an hour afterwards was tough...left me a little bloaty and cold with shivers and goosebumps. Overall, not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Round two starts around10:15 am for 2:15 check in."	9	March 31, 2016	14	89
64,458	Sertraline	post traumatic stress disorde	"I have been takin sertraline now for nearly a year. .I was adamant I would never take tablets for anything psychological but after confiding in a Dr about things from my past I thought I had nothing to lose...I will never ever b able to envision just how much these tablets have changed my life. .I didn't know people's brains actually worked so slowly!!! Mine had done over time for the last 30 years!!!! ...absolutely given me my life back :)..ohh..no side effects at all btw :)"	10	April 22, 2016	15	87
12,469	Ortho Micronor	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I'm 41 and have had heavy periods for 3 years. I was bleeding for 10 straight days before seeing my OB. I did test and vaginal ultrasounds and and my OB says everything looks fine. She put me on Micronor bcs of my HBP and bcs of my age. I was having break through bleeding for 3 weeks after starting on Micronor. After the 3 weeks, I guess I had my period bcs it was heavier. I still had a little spotting afterwards and thankfully it tampered off after a few days. Now no blood, it stopped and I'm period free. I'm now on my first week of my second pack. I don't really have any side effects, just a little hungrier but no weight gain yet. My complexion is fine, no mood swings, my sex life is fine, no depression either."	9	May 6, 2016	26	142
181,910	Inderal	migraine prevention	"I took this med once a day for 1 year. Before being prescribed this med was having migraines 25 out of 30/31 days per month. Birth control pills made the migraines worse. Could not tolerate prescription pain medication, severe vomiting. Lights and sound were not to be tolerated. Emergency Room Shots then available would not stop the migraine, still had to go to bed. Blood pressure would soar during an attack. Had to have suppositories for the vomiting. Could not keep pills down. I don't remember about weight gain; however I discontinued this medication because I developed numbness all over my body. Arms, legs, stomach, hips, private places. I worked a physical job and had many contact bruises where I didn't notice pain on item contact."	10	October 23, 2015	17	126
65,574	Propranolol	panic disorde	"I want to share my experience in hopes it will help someone else. I am 55 and have been prescribed this drug since I was 23. Like many of you, I unwittingly discovered my severe panic in public speaking situations at the worst of times. At a presentation. I bombed it bad. Runaway heartbeat, profuse sweating, high pitched voice. I thought my career was over. This had never happened to me before. By sheer grace of God I saw a Dr who prescribed Inderall LA. I tried it out in medium pressure situations and it worked great. I ventured out to higher pressure situations with great results. I now own a company with 60 employees. If performance anxiety is your problem, this is worth a shot. Be aware it might not be your only problem. Good luck"	8	June 2, 2017	3	137
84,326	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"Had to stop 4 days in. Worst bloating ever! My clothes would fit me by the third day. It was so bad it took me 2 years before I considered any form of bc again."	3	January 3, 2017	2	35
21,299	Sunitinib	renal cell carcinoma	"I am still on Sutent. 50mgs due to slight growth in the left lung otherwise stable. I have battled Ecoli this summer, that I got eating cooked seafood out of town. Otherwise I will celebrate my 5 year cancer Birthday 11/2/2013!"	10	September 1, 2013	50	41
88,720	Fluticasone	allergic rhinitis	"Flonase has greatly improved my life! My nasal allergies were terrible, even with taking an Allegra every day. I had to carry Kleenex with me everywhere. Mornings were the worst - I would sit with my coffee in one hand and a tissue in the other. It was miserable. After becoming tired of feeling awful every day, I paid a visit to the allergist, who prescribed Flonase. Within a week I was feeling 100% better. No more itchy, runny nose. No more post nasal drip. I used to get a constant tickle in my throat, which I never believed was caused by post nasal drip, but evidently it was, because that is also gone! I love this."	10	August 14, 2011	35	117
180,588	Adderall XR	adhd	"I have MDD, GAD, and ADHD. The worse trifecta in my opinion. The reason why is because when I start treating one disorder the others get worse. Well I had gotten my MDD and GAD in check and on to treat my ADHD so I was given a very low dose of Adderall XR (10mg). It was way too over stimulating for me. I had so much anxiety that I couldn't even focus which is what Adderall is supposed to help you do. So I switched over to 5mg Adderall XR and while my anxiety didn't shoot up like the last dosage it still was ineffective."	3	January 16, 2016	14	106
178,382	Duloxetine	depression	"I have been on Cymbalta for a while and my doctor kept upping my dose because I was seeing no difference in my moods. After being on 90mg daily for weeks and feeling nauseated most of it and still no difference, my doctor took me off of it."	1	April 7, 2009	32	48
114,643	Spiriva Respimat	copd, maintenance	"I have been using spiriva respimat for several months now for Copd. why is it important not to cover the vents on mouth piece which i have been doing ever since i been using it . my doctor never told me not to i just read about it recently. i really dont think that i have been benefiting from the inhaler that much. could this be the reason? i am not covering the vents any longer the information i read says not to but why . maybe people are using the same as i did hopefully this will help several people. thank you"	7	August 7, 2016	5	103
204,755	Cyproheptadine	anorexia	"I have always been thin my whole life & tried everything to gain weight i hate skinny jokes still at the age of 31 & you would think 5 kids wouldnof gavr me some weight smh no so i ask my doctor to prescribe me something so far i been using them for 2 weeks now and I've went from 100 to 112. I suppose to take one at bedtime but I take them 2/3 times a day and it literally increases my appetite which I barely had before. Like I'm hungry all the time especially when I wake up in the morning and after dinner its a must for a late night snack/ mini meal... I'm really satisfied with my results my only complaint would be the sleeping so much I had to start taking half and half of the 4mg because they knock you out for hoursss. Hope this helps :-)"	10	August 27, 2016	61	153
177,372	Duloxetine	generalized anxiety disorde	"I have GAD and mild depression. I initially had side effects such as insomnia, no appetite, and nausea but they went away after a few days. This has helped my anxiety tremendously! It is not without side effects though. If I forget to take it I will get nausea, headaches and dizziness. I did gain weight and some diarrhea but it has had no bad sexual side effects. I have been taking this for a year now. I am finding that the depression is now increasing so maybe time for a dosage change. Just keep in mind everyone is different and sometimes the benefits outweigh the effects."	10	October 14, 2016	33	107
45,481	Fluoxetine	premenstrual dysphoric disorde	"A renowned medication to help PMDD, but barely helped me. Helped with my anxiety and depression quite well (despite lack of emotion), but always got hormonal monthly, which was confusing. It actually made some symptoms worse. On Lexapro now, so hopefully that helps!"	1	April 30, 2015	15	43
196,033	Stendra	erectile dysfunction	"Got off of Cialis because of constant heart burn and read about Stendra and it's super fast time to erections. So got a prescription and started with 200mg. First attempt was amazing and in 30 minutes I was rock hard, just the thought of being able to enter my wife and not cum immediately because I was so stressed about being hard enough to get inside. My wife reported I felt nice and hard and we had great sex. On subsequent times I would say it was 80% effective sometimes I would have no problems getting hard, other times manual stimulation was required before I could get inside. Other times I would be inside but I would go soft inside her. "	7	July 17, 2016	41	122
36,573	Fentanyl	chronic pain	"I shattered my L1 in 1997 they put me on Oxycontin 40, 150 a month but I was always running out then the doctor put me on methadone as well but I was on the nod all the time and sleeping, then I went to a pain management doctor for pro logog injections and he took me off the meds I was on and put me on the 100 patch but it was not enough so he put me on 200 ml every 48 hrs. If it wasn't for the doctor and the fentanyl my mother of 78 would still be outside shoveling the driveway in the winter. I have a life now because of the patch."	10	July 30, 2014	36	117
45,032	Fluoxetine	depression	"I'm on week 6 of Prozac and it saved my life. I went through a semester of major life changes (engagement, graduation, moving across country, major weight gain from stress, living with fiancee's parents, and stopped being able to see my friends) which resulted in me becoming severely depressed. I've NEVER been depressed in my life I'm the most bubbly person ever. Well when I started to get into a deep black hole and also having suicidal ideation (never had before) I decided to go to the doctor. She started me on 10mg for 4 weeks and with some change (75% better) we decided to try 20mg for 100%. I'm only on week 6 of being on prozac all together and it saved my life, my relationship and my joy. PLEASE give it time. I'm praying for you all!"	9	February 1, 2017	147	139
13,065	Ionamin	weight loss	"Took it lost 150 lbs kept it off for a while using every day. became addicted 1 wasn't enough...needed more and more. Ended up a speed addict. Got clean and my metabolism was a mess. I thought I could control the drug ...but it ended up controling me. I gained it all back and then some. Found weight watchers and over eaters anonymous."	1	May 29, 2016	33	63
89,248	Celexa	depression	"I was prescribed 20mg citalopram for anxiety and depression. It helped out immensely for keeping me calm, never stressed, and it helped me sleep well at night. However, it killed my libido and has made me emotionless. It didn't help my social anxiety very much. I can go out and not be a nervous wreck, but I can't enjoy myself. I feel like a walking zombie for most of the day, but my appetite is normal. What bothered me the most is, I can't hold a conversation with the people I love the most. I didn't have the enthusiasm to talk to my husband like I used to. I've been on this drug for 2 weeks. It killed my libido on my second day of taking it. I'm going to taper down to 10mg and see how I feel."	6	March 3, 2016	31	139
94,177	Trintellix	depression	"Brintelix made me feel angry and created very bad muscle tension my shoulders and arms. I've only been on it for two months. Went to an accupuncurist who immediately told me that it is one of the side effects of Brintelix. Trying to get off it as soon as possible."	3	October 18, 2015	30	50
181,203	Prozac	panic disorde	"Tried Zoloft and lexapro but had stomach problem side effects for months. I tried the generic Prozac 20 mg and had a month of horrible side effects until 6 weeks it finally worked. Helps so much, no attacks and only have a little anxiety once in a while. Worth it!!!!"	10	April 26, 2017	20	50
182,848	Cymbalta	anxiety	"By the third dose, I had experienced chest tightness, dry mouth, dilated pupils, dizziness and a loss of emotions. The most interference in my life was the dizziness. I did not want to drive the 25 miles to work and back due to feeling dizzy. The side effect that bothered me the most was the lack of feeling emotions. I felt very detached from any emotion and was unable to cry, laugh or feel love. I discontinued the drug after the third dose. This was not the way I wanted to feel while dealing with moderate anxiety. I'll look for herbal remedies and remain in therapist-guided talk therapy. I don't want to be a dizzy emotional zombie. I am also scared to death, from what I've read, to discontinue this drug due to horrendous bad side effects."	1	January 3, 2017	24	137
28,153	Lexapro	generalized anxiety disorde	"I have been on lexapro 4 days 5mg and found I have nausea and feel very restless and more anxiety I also have the a strange feeling in my leg not sure whether to keep going with medication. My heart feels like it is racing but that could be from the anxiety. Not sure I can rate this so early in taking it."	6	August 1, 2015	28	63
28,780	Lexapro	depression	"I started at 20mg of Lexapro for my severe depression. After seeing minimal improvement, I was bumped up to 40mg. I noticed improvement at 40mg but not enough. Fortunately my doctor was willing to prescribe an off label 60mg dose. He told me he has several patients who require doses of 60mg or 80mg of Lexapro. The 60mg dose has produced pretty good results in me. (I am 30 lbs overweight and get very little exercise, which may explain why I needed the larger dose). Reading "Feeling Good" by Dr. David Burns also helped reduce my depression."	8	February 4, 2010	9	97
197,870	Perindopril	high blood pressure	"This worked well controlling my blood pressure but when dose was increased to 4mg I had a severe reaction - breathing problems, swelling of throat & tongue. Very scary!! Disappointed as they were working well up till then."	9	April 11, 2014	15	38
134,520	Lidoderm	pain	"I started using these about 10 years ago for pain in my foot from a torn tendon. Now I am using for severe low back pain. This really works. It sticks fine as long as you smooth it on. You can tape it on as well. Also these patches can be cut to use in various places and to save money. I highly recommend"	10	July 3, 2015	24	64
150,429	Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim	urinary tract infection	"I was prescribed Bactrim for a UTI. Everything was going well on day 1-2, on day 3, mid day, I began with chest tightness, noticed difference in my breathing. Felt as though the end of my lungs/rib area was extremely sore. It sent me to the ER as I was uncertain what could be causing it. CT scans, tests, and 3,000 out of pocket later, no results showed. Which I'm thankful! they eventually chalked it up to the medication. I immediately stopped it and went back to normal after a few days. Weird stuff! I gave it 5 out of 10 because although it was only three days, the bactrim cleared up whatever it was! Potent stuff"	6	February 7, 2017	13	117
36,436	Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline	helicobacter pylori infection	"I am on day 8. Finally starting to feel some what normal again. This medicine has made me feel horrible. The first few days I was extremely agitated with crying bouts that are completely abnormal for me. My doctor told me that want a side effect, but I have seen several people mention the same issue. I still have a general feeling of being anxious and feeling ill. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches have all been frequent. Stool is very black. Metallic taste and dry mouth. I can say eating well before each dose and drinking water seems to have helped. I wish my doctor had given me more information, so I was at least prepared. I won't know until 3 months if it works - for my breath test. If it works, I suppose it is worth it."	5	April 25, 2015	8	139
90,877	Norco	back pain	"I have herniated disc, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, bone spurs, and more...I have been taking Norco 10/325 for 3 months now and have surgery coming up in June...spinal fusion and laminectomy of lumbar L4 L5. Without this medication I would not be able to get out of bed most of my days and am very thankful to have somewhat of a quality of life. I only take the entire 10 occasionally and break them in half to manage my pain. I do occasionally get light headed and nauseated but I have found that I can avoid this by eating small meals throughout the day and drinking lots of water."	8	May 26, 2016	52	111
230,794	Micardis	high blood pressure	"I have been on Micardis 40mg then 80mg for the last 10 years. My blood pressure hovers around 140-150/90-95. I am 5'11" and weigh 105kg. I've not had any major side effects that I can tell, but recently in the last 1 year when I turned 44, I started to experience insomnia. At first it was for a few days, then weeks. The longest bout of insomnia I had was 5 weeks where I couldn't sleep (tossing/turning) until 5-6am. Thereafter I could sleep for about 2 or 3 hours before I had to get up for work. I've checked some medical websites and apparently telemisartan drugs like Micardis may cause insomnia."	6	January 5, 2017	26	111
5,405	Cryselle	birth control	"This really helped me for my period, before this pill, my period was so bad, going on for 7-8 days, with serious pain for the first 4 days. I would take like 4 ibuprofen (in just 3 hours, NOT good) and it wouldn't help! But now my pain is mild to none, and that makes me happy. I was seriously hoping it would help lower my acne level though... but it gave me more, plus oily skin. Just as long as it keeps the pain away, I'll keep taking it."	8	May 14, 2011	8	90
205,055	Toradol	postoperative pain	"< 1% of Study patients complained of hallucinations. But I guess I am in that 1%. I had to get off it after the 3rd dosed. Otherwise it was a fantastic drug."	8	February 21, 2009	4	32

14,392

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"I have been on Suboxone now for 3 years. I have never relapsed, nor have I ever had any cravings. I was addicted to pain pills. Started out by getting a script after an accident. It immediately gave me energy and made me happy (at first) before I knew it I was completely addicted. If I did not have it I went into withdrawals and I had to take it to feel normal or even get out of bed. This went on for 7 years. Suboxone gave me my life back. I do not get a buzz, I feel normal. I would not have been able to do this without Suboxone and my wonderful Doctor. "

10

September 14, 2009

32

116

198,099

Metoprolol

high blood pressure

"I only took this for 3 days. My blood pressure had started to drop, but I woke up the morning after taking the 3rd dose with red spots on my arms that looked like the beginning of a bruise. My arms felt tired all day. I held a big bag of apples in each hand at the orchard for about 10 minutes and on the way home noticed more "bruises" appearing on both arms. The same thing happened that evening while shopping - I was holding a stack of clothes over my arm and red spots and streaks started appearing on the arm I was holding the clothes over. I have quit taking them until I can contact my doctor."

2

September 14, 2009

23

120

119,171

Zoloft

bipolar disorde

"I take Zoloft along with Trileptal for my bipolar disorder. It is a very good medicine that hasn't given me any side effects at all. The only problem is it makes me real manic at times, which is common. Besides that I have no complaints! It is one of the best medicines I have ever taken."

9

March 13, 2008

27

56

177,647

Duloxetine

depression

"Though it helps with pain from rheumathoid arthritis, I am more depressed than ever with this medication. When trying to discontinue duloxetine I have very bad withdrawals which I had to get back on right away to stop. I feel worse depression than ever and stuck on this medication. The withdrawals are horrible."

5

May 25, 2015

0

53

222,679

Topamax

migraine prevention

"I've taking topamax for three years. It helped but I started getting eye pain behind my left eye. My eye would throb like a bird was pecking at it. I went to several doctors about it and U of L dr. figured it out...it was topamax causing the problem. I'm off of the meds.and having very little pain behind my eye."

5

July 27, 2016

23

61

35,379

Levofloxacin

bronchitis

"I am 54 years old and was put on Levaquin in August. I had side effect from the medication that caused joint and tendon pain and damage. I used to take it when I was younger with a good outcome. It is now January and I still have very bad knee and tendon pain. Beware of the medication."

1

January 12, 2011

40

58

39,337

Contrave

weight loss

"If I could give this medication a 0 I would. After lots of research and talking with my doctor, I looked forward to trying this medication as I have struggled to lose weight after having my second child. I took the first dose at 8:30 am. By 9 am I felt extremely nauseous and dizzy. I called my doctor and she recommended that I take some anti nausea meds I had. They did nothing to quell the sea of vomit that ultimately came pouring out of me. I vomited all morning, into the afternoon. Now, I've been very ill with food poisoning, stomach flu, etc, but this was a new type of evil as the nausea didn't subside even the tiniest bit, as it does w food poisoning etc, after vomiting. There was no relief. I strongly recommend not taking this."

1

January 6, 2017

33

141

23,911

Tretinoin

acne

"I am a 18 y/o female who has never had severe acne before. But August of 2016 I broke out like crazy.Got incredibly painful cystic acne. In December I was prescribed tretinoin 0.05%. I was on both doxycycline pills and the tretinoin for a couple weeks. The first 2 weeks were pretty bad. I didn't want to touch my face from how much the acne hurt and because I was peeling so bad. But after the first couple weeks my skin started to clear up. It was nice to be able to wash my face without it hurting or feeling all the unevenness. I've been on it for about 3 months now and I get breakouts on my period but thats it. The scarring is fading away slowly but I can't get over how smooth my skin feels. Just wait it out. It really does take time to work"

9

March 21, 2017

17

149

160,311

Buspirone

anxiety

"I've long used BuSpar, and it is an odd duck. Alone, it did little, but in combination with other meds it's amazing. Particularly SSRIs. It seems to amplify other meds, from painkillers to Prozac. It's not something I'm afraid to take, the boost is subtle but it definitely helps my anxiety slip away. I've not noticed any sick withdrawal efffects, being off it once for 2 months. I take 30 mg/day in two 15 mg doses."

8

January 30, 2017

52

76

70,716

Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine

hiv infection

"I was diagnosed with HIV in May 2016. After taking Triumeq for 4 weeks, my CD4 count has gone from138 to 1054 and my viral load 673,000 and now 2280.... For me this has been a wonder drug. Absolutely no side affects to date.... I haven't felt this good in a long, long time :)"

10

June 17, 2016

19

55

205,743

Pristiq

depression

"Completely changed my outlook on life. Tried it 2 months ago didn't seem to work initially but now I can definitely notice a difference. I was having a lot of trouble just functioning like a regular person but this has brought back the old me. I really am grateful. If I don`t take it for a day or take it late in the day I start feeling depressed again so yes it works.. try it."

9

December 31, 2010

12

75

196,347

Eszopiclone

insomnia

"I was prescribed the generic version (blue pill) because I had trouble falling and staying asleep. I would fall asleep in about 30-60 minutes, but only to stay asleep for 2-3 hours! Than, I was wide awake. This also left a horrible, bitter-like taste in my mouth the next day, especially when I drank water or tea. I would not recommend this. Perhaps, the brand name version doesn't have this nasty after taste and lasts longer. But, if your insurance does not cover brand name, I would skip this drug. I would go with Ambien. My Dr prescribed the generic version of Ambien and it works better than generic Lunesta! I fell asleep within 15-20 minutes of taking it and stayed asleep for about 4 hours. Still not enough sleep though..."

3

March 9, 2017

1

131

106,777

Implanon

birth control

"First two weeks, arm was sensitive and painful. Could feel the implant but after two weeks, I didn't notice it at all. But I have lost my sex drive, am moody and have had 7 months of spotting and bleeding. Have to constantly line my panties. Lighter periods. No weight gain. Had UTI recently but not sure if that's related. Hope it gets better."

6

May 22, 2015

2

64

204,523

BuSpar

anxiety

"I am 29 years old and have been on Buspar for about a year and a half and since I started taking it my sex drive is completely gone. Yes it helps my anxiety but I am too young to have a horrible sex drive!"

6

November 25, 2013

47

45

129,839

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I was traveling on business with my colleague and we ended up in the same bed. During the act, the condom slipped and we panicked, since both of us are married (not to each other). We went to local pharmacy within 60-mins to get the pill. We went bananas thinking about whether it will work or not. It was a long three week wait. Side effects included severe cramps and abdominal pain. Relax and breathe! It works!"

10

April 30, 2015

18

77

64,158

Sertraline

social anxiety disorde

"This drug has ruined my life. I was prescribed this drug 3 months ago. I had severe side effects with more intense feeling of anxiety, extreme lack of appetite (ate only small snacks of for 3 days) and problems with erectile dysfunction. After taking it for 6 days I consulted with a pharmacist and decided to get off the medication. And did so by reducing it's dosage in a span of 2 days. It's been almost 3 months since I've taken it. And I still have Erectile Dysfunction, which is depressing. Now I'm seeking treatment for it... I hate the thought of having to rely on ED medication for the rest of my life because of what this drug has done to me. But I feel that might be the case now."

1

January 17, 2017

2

132

129,969

Levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I'm 28 years old. No children. I switched from the nuva ring to the mirena. I've had the mirena for 10 months. Insertion was not painful for me, just try and relax (I rested my arms above my head and it helped my cervix open more). I had one day of painful cramping the first month. For 8 months I had normal/lighter periods once per month. The past 2 months I have been spotting and bleeding almost everyday with abdominal cramping. It's like having a period every week for 8 weeks. I've had the mirena placement double checked and had a abdominal check up; nothing abnormal found. Still bleeding/spotting now, but it's manageable. Hoping this will pass."

8

March 13, 2015

3

117

135,249

Zegerid

gerd

"Relieves the indigestion & esophagus contractions, Side effects are disastrous!. And this is with me taking it only twice a week! 1. Irregular heart beat 2. Stiff painful knees 3. Extremely sore, tender feet 4. Hair loss 5. Blurred vision/ dry eyes 6. Insomnia 7. Swollen legs and feet Podiatrist was alarmed at my swollen feet & ankles. He immediately recommended tests/MRI to find out why. Heart/vein problems were suspected. Conclusion- arthritis. Nope- I discontinued Zegerid and ALL of the above problems are gone, most within 10 days. Baking soda is also a culprit. Solution for GERD? small meals w/out grease or cooked tomatoes(for me). Small adjustment for so much relief! I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER! I now RESEARCH ALL MEDS!"

1

November 7, 2015

2

121

189,643

Oxycodone

pain

"I am so very pleased to read all of these reviews. I have been on Oxycontin for just over a year. After one cervical and two lumbar fusions my ortho doctor refused to prescribe anything stronger than Percocet. He referred me to the pain clinic and I am so very lucky to have a knowledgeable doctor. Oprah had a show on prescription drug addicts today (my family all have issues with this medication). I would like to see someone brave enough to stand up for all of us in chronic pain that HAVE to take this medication to simply function. I take 60mg 2x's a day and have felt guilty that is until I happened upon these postings. Now I feel like I can ask my doctor to up my dose one more time so that I can get the full benefit of the medicine."

9

September 29, 2009

227

145

120,536

Dapagliflozin

diabetes, type 2

"Had a constant yeast infection and 3 urinary tract infections in the two months I was on it. I was so thirsty, I would drink a gallon of water at work. I urinated every 20 minutes. My bladder was sore if my belly was touched. I really tried and wanted this to work. I did lose about 12 pounds and had energy. But I was depressed from constant "female Issues". It just got worse and worse. I took myself off this pill and am back on Metformin XR. Waiting to see my doc for the next plan of attack. This did not work for me."

1

January 14, 2015

45

105

42,235

Atenolol

high blood pressure

"I very nearly died when taking this drug. I became confused, had difficulty standing up from a chair, felt dizzy and uncoordinated and worst of all, at night, when I could hear my heart beat, I noted that my heart stopped for about 6 beats before jump- starting again. I told my kidney specialist about the symptoms - and he gave me an IQ test as he thought I had Alzeimers! I was very confused but I managed a high score on the test. He still did not link my symptoms to Atenolol but one day at the dialysis centre my heart rate was so low I had to be rushed by ambulance into Resus at the hospital. Adrenaline was injected as by that time my heart rate was only 7 beats a minute. I was taken immediately in to theatre where a pacemaker was inserted."

1

July 29, 2017

7

146

90,562

Docosanol

herpes simplex

"I woke up with a cold sore..no tingling warning, went to Walgreen's in my pj's lol..I took $20 got to Walgreen's $22.99' so I had to write a check I said this must be good it was locked up.. Used it immediately, after three days its almost GONE! For me it worked and worth every cent."

9

September 1, 2015

4

56

230,566

Depo-Provera

birth control

"I have been on the Depo shot since April 2010. I actually got it the day after giving birth to my daughter. I've been spotting for a year now (and still is) I've gained at least 30lbs, I have no sex drive, and I have lost about 3 inches of my hair. The only good thing is it does prevent pregnancy but that's about it. Definitely switching to something else."

1

May 21, 2011

7

70

174,969

Psorcon

skin rash

"I initially received Psorcon to treat an infection under skin in palm/hand. Now I use it on rashes on neck and chest; causes of these rashes are unknown. They are itchy and burning when sweat. Resembles heat rash. Psorcon instantly stop rashes."

10

August 6, 2012

12

42

163,979

Fluorouracil

keratosis

"I was on Fluorouracil two times a day for two weeks. It wasn't too bad for the first 10 days then it continued to burn more with every application. The most painful part of the Fluorouracil treatment was after I completed the applications. A nurse recommended that I mix %u2153 cup of white vinegar with 6 cups of water and place the mixture in the refrigerator until chilled. Then, use a very soft wash cloth and the vinegar solution to cleanse my face. She also said to take the damp wash cloth and place it over my face for 15 minutes 4 times daily. Contrary to what I thought, the vinegar solution did not burn, it soothed incredibly."

10

December 25, 2014

91

118

35,929

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"been on a heroin and other street drugs since i was 13,14 im 37 now and this is my first time at doing my turkey as they say or giving it up properly . this is my first afternoon on the medication i know its a bit early to jump in to things or get my hopes up yet but im actually feelin really good , im my nice normal happy self again where as normal id be wrapped up in bed clucking like usual till my next charge , i dont know how its translated from english to american but im on 16 mg a day and fingers crossed i,ll get some sleep tonight , wow , forgotten wat it actually feels like to sleep sober and actually enjoy lying in my bed :) il write back further in to the treatment ,thankyou and congrats to all its been helping x x x"

9

November 4, 2013

31

154

203,588

Zyban

smoking cessation

"I am suspicious of all these posts praising Zyban. I believe they're fake and paid for by Glaxo. This is not the place to tell my whole story but I will say this. This drug is a poison and it robbed me of over 10 years of my life. You do know it's BANNED in Europe. The most horrific experience of my life and I only took 3 pills! Beware. Beware. Beware. I think this is an toxic drug. DON'T TAKE IT."

1

August 30, 2017

9

82

151,549

Chantix

smoking cessation

"I started my Chantix on Tuesday, which would lead me to only being on this medication for about 3 days. I am usually smoking about a pack/day, since I started Chantix, I smoke about five cigarettes a day, and I'm only on day 3! My doctor told me that I would most likely continue to smoke, for about two weeks while taking this medication. I'm already feeling the difference. Only side effects I've been dealing with is tiredness, nausea from taking it on empty stomach, and some agitation."

9

November 19, 2015

9

88

53,436

Demerol

pain

"I have arthritis and have tried many over the counter medicines as Aspirin, Motrin, etc. These medicines increased my diastolic blood pressure upwards of 30 points. (I already have high blood pressure). The doctor then tried Oxycodone and again my BP went significantly up. Hydrocodone had the same result. As a last resort for a pain med I was given Demerol (50MG). No increase in BP and no side effects. It takes upwards of two hours to kick in but does a good job of numbing pain. Apparently I am sensitive to all NSAIDS. (Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications). "

8

March 27, 2013

73

98

227,012

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I have had Nexplanon for 2 years now and have absolutely loved it, super effective. When I first got it, I had random periods for about 3 months. No weight gain, but I do get cravings when it should be my time of the month. Up until a month and a half ago I hadn't had a period since those first three and now all of the sudden I'm having a never ending one. I have been on my period for over a month and a half, Some days I'm on it, some days I'm not. I've thought about consulting a doctor but after reading reviews this seems to be normal. I don't think I'll get it removed early just because it's so effective."

8

August 19, 2014

8

124

130,703

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I took Next Choice about 4 hours after having unprotected sex with my husband. I also followed another users advice and took Dramamine about an hour before I took the pill in order to combat any nausea. After taking the pill I only felt slight amount of nausea, but it sure did wipe me out. I took the pill on a Sunday and slept all the way until Monday evening. Some side effects that I got were: major bloating, abdominal cramping for more than a week, slight headache, extreme fatigue, very heavy menstrual flow 4 days after taking the pill, mood swings, extreme hunger, breast tenderness, swollen ankles.... but other than the many side effects experienced, I am satisfied with this medication for preventing an unwanted pregnancy."

9

January 27, 2012

1

127

184,901

Canagliflozin

diabetes, type 2

"Diagnosed type 2 diabetes in 1996, been prescribed the usual medications with not much success. 5 months ago my doctor (of 32 yrs) prescribed Invokana 100 mg. Mind you I have always eaten very well and choose my food wisely. However since starting Invokana I have lost 46 pounds in 4 months and went from a 44 waist to a 36 and I'm still losing weight. My A1C went from 11.3 to 8.0 in first three months, my doctor challenged me and wants to see a 7.0 for my 6 month checkup. I believe I will hit this goal and be below 200 lbs for the first time in decades. Invokana works and for two other construction workers I work with - who also lost a lot of weight as well. The only down side I deal with is going to the bathroom twice as much as before."

10

July 7, 2014

186

148

77,071

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"Had trouble losing weight for years. Belviq has been really helpful. Haven't experienced any side effects except a mild headache first couple of day. Already feeling the difference in both shedding pounds and sleeping better."

10

October 14, 2014

135

35

123,808

Skyla

birth control

"Luckily for me I really trust and like my obgyn b/c the insertion is quite invasive, probably the most invasive procedure I've been awake for. Never had kids & my cervix wasn't happy to be forced open. Getting the sounding tools seemed to be a bit of a challenge, and it caused some crampy/pinchy feelings but nothing too bad. . .despite the sounding she still hit the top of my uterus hard with the skyla upon insertion and that was painful (still bearable). I had regular period-type cramping the next several days, which is to say at points distracting, but nothing horrible. It's been 16 days since placement and my period wasn't due until two days from now...however 8 days ago I started bleeding like regular period and it hasn't stopped yet."

7

November 15, 2016

2

132

22,969

Apremilast

psoriatic arthritis

"So it's been 2 months now..I have been self controlling a little as I had a headache from hell.. only two times tho.. so why it's random I do not understand.. but it's so bad I can't touch it with 10 Tylenol.. it's crippling. BUT.. even so..I hate psoriasis so bad.. my life is altered by it..I continued on the Otezla with half the dose for a while.. back to full dosage.. but my psoriasis had returned due to the reduced dosage.. hoping it goes away again and those headaches as well.. nothing else is troubling.. the headaches need to subside so I can function normally at life and my job!"

7

November 15, 2016

11

111

158,839

Methylphenidate

adhd

"I've been on several medications for my ADHD and Concerta is by far the best I have tried. Ignoring the slight sleeping complications I have and the lessened need for food, this medication works well. I've found that while Concerta is in effect I'm less fidgety and anxious, and I can concentrate for longer periods of time. I really do prefer this medication over any of the others I have had."

7

April 24, 2009

46

71

5,617

Aldactone

heart failure

"Didn't work for me. Muscle aches, itch and most importantly it dropped my blood pressure too low along with the other medication I am taking..pressure was 87/54 ...normally I am 130/70. I was exhausted, tired, weak and constantly falling asleep. This medication was not for me. Called doctor he told me to stop taking it, and this was at 1/2 pill dosage."

1

March 24, 2012

99

62

137,906

Boniva

osteoporosis

"Tried weekly Boniva and had severe flu symptoms each time and had to stop taking it. That was approximately 1 yr ago. Now taking once monthly. Thought it was okay no flu but having diarrhea and pain in upper thigh after taking twice. Just had 3rd one yesterday and diarrhea is bad."

3

December 18, 2012

57

52

50,290

Gabapentin

diabetic peripheral neuropathy

"I was on Gabapentin and there was 3 other medications that caused some of the same side effects and after a few years it stopped helping. I stopped it for about 2 months and now the pain in my legs are back. I started taking 2 capsules a day and the pain in my legs are a lot better. Problem is the unsteadiness, can't hold things and drop them, This is after I took it for one day and this is happening on day two. May just take it when the pain becomes unbearable. I get it from the VA so I don't know if they have any other medication that treats the same problem and if so will ask to be given it for awhile to see if it works. VA covers my expense after billing my outside insurance first then cover the rest for service connected."

7

April 21, 2014

35

148

231,625

Trazodone

insomnia

"Causes nightmares, HORRIBLE nightmares and I still can't get more than an hour or two of sleep and sometimes go all night without sleeping for two or three days sometimes, same as before I started taking this so-called sleep-aid."

2

June 21, 2015

33

39

197,732

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"I started taking Pristiq about 4 months ago and it has proven to be wonderful. I suffer from depression and borderline personality disorder. Almost immediately I saw an improvement. Before taking Pristiq I would fly into a rage almost daily. In the last 4 months since taking it I have maybe raged 5 times. I don't feel so self-conscious anymore. I feel more alive and upbeat. And to top it off I've lost weight since the drug decreases appetite. My wonder drug."

10

March 18, 2009

57

82

37,607

Vyvanse

chronic fatigue syndrome

"I have tried several medications for chronic fatigue syndrome and nothing seems to help more than an hour or two. Vyvanse is a wonderful medication for chronic daytime sleepiness and fatigue. I could not believe the amount of work I was able to get done. It does not make you feel "drugged" like other medications do. I felt like my old self again, before the days of CFS."

10

May 29, 2010

103

68

202,577

Lithium

bipolar disorde

"Lithium is the best drug for bipolar disorder I've ever seen. I've been on it for about two years and will probably be on it for the rest of my life. I was off of it for 14 months after being on it for a little over a year. The way I felt off it was difference between night and day. My anger anxiety and stress is way less. While I also believe the medicine is not the cure just the basis, I think counselling also works."

9

May 30, 2008

95

87

79,595

Hydrochlorothiazide / irbesartan

high blood pressure

"I was prescribed Avalide by my doctor. I have been taking it for 2 weeks. I feel better than I did with the lisinopril. I am not losing so much weight at one time and I can contribute to my weight loss with the help of the Avalide."

10

June 23, 2010

6

48

72,736

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have read all these reviews and I am jealous that all of you experienced weight loss! I have experienced weight GAIN but that could also be because I only have a period once every three months (with PMS and some spotting in between). But I LOVE the control this pill gives me! I have been on it since my manufacturer changed it from Microgestin Fe, but it's okay! It feels good to me. I have a lot of unprotected sex and it's nice to know when I start spotting a little that it's okay. I GET NO CRAMPS! Because of my cervical inversion, it is MISERABLE for me to have a period every month. This pill lets me go as long as I want until I want to have one! I just have to be very sensitive and careful, and this pill helps me so much."

6

August 23, 2015

1

147

57,048

MiraLax

constipation

"I have chronic constipation due to medications mainly my pain medications and I take miralax on occasion and it works but for me takes a full 3 days for it to kick in and get my bowels moving again. I recommend taking this as soon as you get constipated for some it works as soon as 12 hours. I've had no issues with Miralax and it works for me."

9

March 31, 2017

32

69

66,824

Seroquel

bipolar disorde

"Seroquel makes me feel like I'm on a level playing field again. I don't feel like my thinking's distorted and I don't cry uncontrollably like I have all of my life. I have gained weight but I'm fixing to start taking Topamax to counteract that. If the Topamax doesn't work I will still continue to take Seroquel. I rather gain weight and be able to cope with life 100% better than I did before."

10

November 15, 2012

49

74

103,781

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have had horrible acne since taking this birth control. All over my body acne. I didn't realize it could be the birth control until I read a bunch of other reviews on it. My boobs hurt all the time!! No sex drive what so ever! I don't even want my husband to touch me because my boobs hurt so bad. Needless to say, I sympathize with some of the other reviewers on this birth control. I will be talking to my doctor to switch to something else. The only good part about it, is not getting my period for 3 months."

4

April 9, 2015

1

102

53,007

Zofran ODT

nausea/vomiting

"I use this when I am driving and have nausea and was under doctor's instructions to take it twice a day until I was prescribed the scolopamine patch for nausea. Now, I just take it on the times I feel nauseated with the patch, which is not much. I like the dissolvable tablets because they are quicker than the pills to absorb and I can just carry them with me in my purse, unlike the phenergan suppositories, which have to be refrigerated or kept in a cooler when going somewhere."

9

May 20, 2017

2

90

164,859

Phentermine / topiramate

weight loss

"I lost 46 pounds. I went from a size 20 to size 14 and then my dr put my on this. I mentioned I had extreme irritability-like I have zero patience for any and everyone! My Dr. told me it wasn't relevant but after reading other reviews I know I'm not alone. It hasn't helped me lose any weight. It costs me $142 a month for hopes wishes and dreams. This is crazy. I don't like taking a drug for seizures when I have no problems with that. I'm seeking a second opinion and hoping I can get phentermine for 3 months and be done with this. It really is the worst feeling to be so angry and irritated and pissed off with everyone when I'm the one doing this to myself all in the hopes to lose 20 more pounds. Ugh!!!"

1

August 18, 2016

20

142

136,279

Prazosin

nightmares

"I take .5mg for sleep terror. Started working immediately. No more night dread / fear experiences. Also reduces anxiety and depression but this takes time. Would like to increase dose but headaches stop me"

8

January 21, 2017

15

34

102,351

Clindamycin / tretinoin

acne

"I'm 30 years old and have suffered from acne since my teenage years. It's just gotten worse as I've aged. My acne has caused light scarring on my face. I've been using Ziana gel for about a month. I noticed that it does make my skin oily, however within two weeks I could tell that the brown spots were disappearing, the scarring was becoming lighter, the acne I already had was healing much faster than before (almost overnight), my breakouts have become fewer and farther between. My skin peeled in the beginning but spacing it out every other day for the first couple of weeks seemed to help. I use it every day now and my skin doesn't peel anymore. My insurance doesn't cover it but I used Philidor pharmacy and received it for much cheaper."

7

September 10, 2015

11

136

132,697

Zovirax

herpes simplex

"Zovirax is my first choice for treatment of cold sores which I've had since I was a young girl. Using it in conjunction with Abreva helps promote healing from within the sores; and eliminates the crusty/scabbing that comes with cold sores. Abreva is best used at the first sign of any itching (that familiar feeling of onset) apply as directed on the bottle, and your cold sore will be gone without anyone noticing you even have one. I am just getting over one and with Abreva alone it took three days, no scabbing or crusty formation making it unsightly and causing embarrassment."

8

December 11, 2011

26

102

93,228

Vortioxetine

depression

"I started on 10 mg of brintellix and took it at night. I did not have any side effects in the first two days, except that I felt a little bit more depressed at night on day two. I wasn't sure if it was due to the medication or not. On the third day, I had a mental breakdown. I had one negative thought after another and my mind was racing. I started crying and got suicidal. I was so worried for my safety so I was thinking about going to the ER, but I stuck it out and eventually the suicidal thoughts disappeared. After that incident, I got off of brintellix. It was the worst experience I've had from a medication."

1

October 4, 2015

50

122

105,853

Atomoxetine

adhd

"Hey all! I've seen where some people have mentioned the cost of Strattera. I have insurance and my copay was still $45. I actually got online and googled Strattera discount cards and my pharmacy let me use it on top of my insurance. My prescription ended up being free and I can still get a discounted price each month so I'm pretty stoked! "

10

December 23, 2016

19

64

151,626

Chantix

smoking cessation

"I was a smoker for 41 years. Over the years more and more until it became a 3 pack a day habit. I started taking Chantix and after 3 weeks I was smoke free. Smoke free now for 13 days! After taking it for 3 weeks I was still smoking around 15 to 18 cigarettes per day. So I was really scared that it was not going to work for me. On the 22nd day I decided to not smoke for as long as I could that day and I ended up not smoking the whole day. So that was my start to quitting. Each day after that I just did not smoke. It really did not bother me! The first 2 or 3 days that I started taking Chantix I was really sleepy but after 3 days that went away. I take it with food and water and so far have had no side affects."

10

June 8, 2015

31

156

215,901

Copper

birth control

"I've used paragard for 10 years and just replaced for a new one. It not only regulated my cycle, it helped reduced my heavy flow down to a minimal, with little to no side effects. I highly recommend it for anyone who chooses not to have anymore children."

10

May 28, 2016

13

48

68,755

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"For the first few months, I bled everyday. After 2-3 injections, the bleeding stopped for the most part, with occasional random bleeding now and then, and light bleeding near the time I was due for my next shot. Yes, you WILL very likely experience the "breakthrough bleeding" side effect, and it can be annoying having to use pads/tampons constantly, but if you can deal with that, it is a great birth control solution. I have smoked cigarettes while using Depo. This caused an increase in bleeding when I regularly smoked. I noticed after 3-4 injections when my bleeding lessened to almost a stop, if I smoked cigarettes, I would bleed later. So if you smoke, this might affect how much/often you bleed."

9

November 16, 2016

5

122

142,300

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have had kyleena inserted for about a month now. It is really nice not having to remember to take a pill anymore, but Insertion was extremely painful for the whole day, I have been bleeding everyday since getting it put in. About every other day I have cramps and will get a very sharp pain in my uterus for 10 seconds to a full minute multiple times a day. I will keep it in for a few more months to see if the effects and bleeding reduce at all. All of the cramping and bleeding makes my sex drive drop quite a bit, I hope it gets better."

5

November 7, 2017

3

109

31,843

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Im 18yrs old and 34weeks pregnant and this is my first yeast infection....i bought the kroger brand 3-day combo pack im now going through the first night very mild itching with the meds no burning at all and i feel really relieved compared to the symptoms i was having before trying the meds. Hopefully the next 2 nights are this easy!"

10

August 19, 2015

4

61

204,501

BuSpar

anxiety

"Female 21yrs old. I have had severe anxiety attacks for the past 2 years, OCD since I can remember, and feel like I can't breath when I think about the what-ifs. I was on Prozac for a few months and absolutely loved it until I started grinding my teeth in my sleep. I tried the Buspar. I've been on it for 2 1/2 weeks. It took most of my anxiety away. But I got so dizzy I couldn't stand it (15mg). Started halving the pills, still makes me dizzy. Gives me headaches and doesn't help with the stress or obsessive compulsive disorder. My doc is adding Paxil to the Buspar and hopefully it'll help more."

9

November 28, 2012

66

115

82,802

Paxil

social anxiety disorde

"Been on Paxil for about 1 month starting my second it's been helping me a lot with my panic disorders & social experiences. My mg for Paxil is low 10mg. However, whoever is starting this medication don't get discourage it will take time for Paxil to kick in but it will be worth it at the end just set a daily reminder everyday to take it."

8

February 24, 2017

15

66

94,439

Crizotinib

non-small cell lung cance

"My mother was 82 when diagnosed with NSC lung cancer. (She is a very fit, active, life-long healthy diet vegetarian with no other health problems.) We intervened when her oncologist recommended intravenous chemotherapy and 'check box' installed a port (this Dr. first refused to consider a new drug even though it was recommended by a Stanford Medical Lung Cancer oncologist, with whom my mother consulted. She finally relented.) Two years later Mother has no living lung tumors and has been generally healthy with only some nausea as a side affect. Her Dr. reduced her dosage but her nausea has increased and is now affecting her quality of life. Its time to find another treatment. This drug is amazing."

10

October 5, 2017

0

118

176,689

Lorazepam

anxiety

"Ativan at 0.5mg works for me. No side effects. I just feel calm. My doctor gave me a prescription for 1mg but that causes a drowsiness, which finds me napping and losing part of the day. So I am not going to take that strength. He said I could take the 0.5mg 2 to 3 times a day if necessary. I find twice a day is working well."

8

July 8, 2009

106

68

92,796

Vortioxetine

major depressive disorde

"Life changing experience. I have been on many different medications on and off over the years, and trintellix is honestly the only thing that worked for me. Pros: I was able to eat again! My depression and anxiety had caused me to lose over 30 pounds in just a few months, and I looked sickly. After 2 weeks on trintellix, I got my appetite back. My anxiety reduced, but didn't fully subside. I had Xanax for emergencies when trintellix couldn't control my anxiety. I was still able to feel emotions, and never had sexual dysfunction. It helped me get my sleeping back on track, and I was able to establish a normal sleep schedule. Cons: Cost, thank goodness my doctor had a lot of samples becaue I could not afford the monthly cost every month."

9

November 20, 2017

4

135

141,994

Escitalopram

anxiety

"Lexapro is good it has really helped to calm me down. The first few days have been tough I have been nauseated, I have lost my appetite, I'm restless, but overall it really is making a difference and I have only been on it a few days. It hasn't helped my depression yet, but I have been told it takes a while."

7

June 20, 2009

11

62

97,872

Nexplanon

birth control

"Every single negative and terrible side effect you will get if you take this birth control. I am 5'5 usually weigh 100-105. I took this for 7 months gained 20 pounds. Doesn't hurt to get inserted. The only good thing about this bc is that you don't have to remember to take a pill. I bloat, cry, bleed, cramp, and can't sleep everyday. When i first started i have terrible migraines but that went away after 3 months. I bled more the past 5 months than i would in a year not being on bc. I don't know why i haven't gotten this taken out of my arm sooner. I get it out in 1 week and will be trying Beyaz or Lolestrin."

1

October 13, 2015

5

123

127,030

Metoclopramide

migraine

"The first time I ended up in the ER for a migraine was 10/5/14. It started at 11 AM while I was at work, and only progressed throughout the day. I wasn't able to eat, and when I finally did, I threw it up within minutes. I took 1650 mg of Tylenol between 11 and 10 PM, applied heat to my neck (which usually helps me), took a hot shower, and laid in a dark room....NOTHING helped that I tried. It brought me to tears, and I couldn't get comfortable or fall asleep...it felt worse while laying down. I called my mom at 1045 PM and asked her to take me to the ER. I was given Toradol, Benadryl, and Reglan, and I felt no pain and was asleep within minutes.....I slept majority of the following day, but it helped!!!!"

10

October 20, 2014

16

140

207,591

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"Hate to admit, that at 61, this is a first for me. Took the suprep and water mix at 5 pm. Within half hour or so, things started happening. Thought the drink itself was not that bad....kind of a salty seven up taste to me. Drinking the two 16 oz glasses of water in an hour afterwards was tough...left me a little bloaty and cold with shivers and goosebumps. Overall, not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Round two starts around10:15 am for 2:15 check in."

9

March 31, 2016

14

89

64,458

Sertraline

post traumatic stress disorde

"I have been takin sertraline now for nearly a year. .I was adamant I would never take tablets for anything psychological but after confiding in a Dr about things from my past I thought I had nothing to lose...I will never ever b able to envision just how much these tablets have changed my life. .I didn't know people's brains actually worked so slowly!!! Mine had done over time for the last 30 years!!!! ...absolutely given me my life back :)..ohh..no side effects at all btw :)"

10

April 22, 2016

15

87

12,469

Ortho Micronor

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I'm 41 and have had heavy periods for 3 years. I was bleeding for 10 straight days before seeing my OB. I did test and vaginal ultrasounds and and my OB says everything looks fine. She put me on Micronor bcs of my HBP and bcs of my age. I was having break through bleeding for 3 weeks after starting on Micronor. After the 3 weeks, I guess I had my period bcs it was heavier. I still had a little spotting afterwards and thankfully it tampered off after a few days. Now no blood, it stopped and I'm period free. I'm now on my first week of my second pack. I don't really have any side effects, just a little hungrier but no weight gain yet. My complexion is fine, no mood swings, my sex life is fine, no depression either."

9

May 6, 2016

26

142

181,910

Inderal

migraine prevention

"I took this med once a day for 1 year. Before being prescribed this med was having migraines 25 out of 30/31 days per month. Birth control pills made the migraines worse. Could not tolerate prescription pain medication, severe vomiting. Lights and sound were not to be tolerated. Emergency Room Shots then available would not stop the migraine, still had to go to bed. Blood pressure would soar during an attack. Had to have suppositories for the vomiting. Could not keep pills down. I don't remember about weight gain; however I discontinued this medication because I developed numbness all over my body. Arms, legs, stomach, hips, private places. I worked a physical job and had many contact bruises where I didn't notice pain on item contact."

10

October 23, 2015

17

126

65,574

Propranolol

panic disorde

"I want to share my experience in hopes it will help someone else. I am 55 and have been prescribed this drug since I was 23. Like many of you, I unwittingly discovered my severe panic in public speaking situations at the worst of times. At a presentation. I bombed it bad. Runaway heartbeat, profuse sweating, high pitched voice. I thought my career was over. This had never happened to me before. By sheer grace of God I saw a Dr who prescribed Inderall LA. I tried it out in medium pressure situations and it worked great. I ventured out to higher pressure situations with great results. I now own a company with 60 employees. If performance anxiety is your problem, this is worth a shot. Be aware it might not be your only problem. Good luck"

8

June 2, 2017

3

137

84,326

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"Had to stop 4 days in. Worst bloating ever! My clothes would fit me by the third day. It was so bad it took me 2 years before I considered any form of bc again."

3

January 3, 2017

2

35

21,299

Sunitinib

renal cell carcinoma

"I am still on Sutent. 50mgs due to slight growth in the left lung otherwise stable. I have battled Ecoli this summer, that I got eating cooked seafood out of town. Otherwise I will celebrate my 5 year cancer Birthday 11/2/2013!"

10

September 1, 2013

50

41

88,720

Fluticasone

allergic rhinitis

"Flonase has greatly improved my life! My nasal allergies were terrible, even with taking an Allegra every day. I had to carry Kleenex with me everywhere. Mornings were the worst - I would sit with my coffee in one hand and a tissue in the other. It was miserable. After becoming tired of feeling awful every day, I paid a visit to the allergist, who prescribed Flonase. Within a week I was feeling 100% better. No more itchy, runny nose. No more post nasal drip. I used to get a constant tickle in my throat, which I never believed was caused by post nasal drip, but evidently it was, because that is also gone! I love this."

10

August 14, 2011

35

117

180,588

Adderall XR

adhd

"I have MDD, GAD, and ADHD. The worse trifecta in my opinion. The reason why is because when I start treating one disorder the others get worse. Well I had gotten my MDD and GAD in check and on to treat my ADHD so I was given a very low dose of Adderall XR (10mg). It was way too over stimulating for me. I had so much anxiety that I couldn't even focus which is what Adderall is supposed to help you do. So I switched over to 5mg Adderall XR and while my anxiety didn't shoot up like the last dosage it still was ineffective."

3

January 16, 2016

14

106

178,382

Duloxetine

depression

"I have been on Cymbalta for a while and my doctor kept upping my dose because I was seeing no difference in my moods. After being on 90mg daily for weeks and feeling nauseated most of it and still no difference, my doctor took me off of it."

1

April 7, 2009

32

48

114,643

Spiriva Respimat

copd, maintenance

"I have been using spiriva respimat for several months now for Copd. why is it important not to cover the vents on mouth piece which i have been doing ever since i been using it . my doctor never told me not to i just read about it recently. i really dont think that i have been benefiting from the inhaler that much. could this be the reason? i am not covering the vents any longer the information i read says not to but why . maybe people are using the same as i did hopefully this will help several people. thank you"

7

August 7, 2016

5

103

204,755

Cyproheptadine

anorexia

"I have always been thin my whole life & tried everything to gain weight i hate skinny jokes still at the age of 31 & you would think 5 kids wouldnof gavr me some weight smh no so i ask my doctor to prescribe me something so far i been using them for 2 weeks now and I've went from 100 to 112. I suppose to take one at bedtime but I take them 2/3 times a day and it literally increases my appetite which I barely had before. Like I'm hungry all the time especially when I wake up in the morning and after dinner its a must for a late night snack/ mini meal... I'm really satisfied with my results my only complaint would be the sleeping so much I had to start taking half and half of the 4mg because they knock you out for hoursss. Hope this helps :-)"

10

August 27, 2016

61

153

177,372

Duloxetine

generalized anxiety disorde

"I have GAD and mild depression. I initially had side effects such as insomnia, no appetite, and nausea but they went away after a few days. This has helped my anxiety tremendously! It is not without side effects though. If I forget to take it I will get nausea, headaches and dizziness. I did gain weight and some diarrhea but it has had no bad sexual side effects. I have been taking this for a year now. I am finding that the depression is now increasing so maybe time for a dosage change. Just keep in mind everyone is different and sometimes the benefits outweigh the effects."

10

October 14, 2016

33

107

45,481

Fluoxetine

premenstrual dysphoric disorde

"A renowned medication to help PMDD, but barely helped me. Helped with my anxiety and depression quite well (despite lack of emotion), but always got hormonal monthly, which was confusing. It actually made some symptoms worse. On Lexapro now, so hopefully that helps!"

1

April 30, 2015

15

43

196,033

Stendra

erectile dysfunction

"Got off of Cialis because of constant heart burn and read about Stendra and it's super fast time to erections. So got a prescription and started with 200mg. First attempt was amazing and in 30 minutes I was rock hard, just the thought of being able to enter my wife and not cum immediately because I was so stressed about being hard enough to get inside. My wife reported I felt nice and hard and we had great sex. On subsequent times I would say it was 80% effective sometimes I would have no problems getting hard, other times manual stimulation was required before I could get inside. Other times I would be inside but I would go soft inside her. "

7

July 17, 2016

41

122

36,573

Fentanyl

chronic pain

"I shattered my L1 in 1997 they put me on Oxycontin 40, 150 a month but I was always running out then the doctor put me on methadone as well but I was on the nod all the time and sleeping, then I went to a pain management doctor for pro logog injections and he took me off the meds I was on and put me on the 100 patch but it was not enough so he put me on 200 ml every 48 hrs. If it wasn't for the doctor and the fentanyl my mother of 78 would still be outside shoveling the driveway in the winter. I have a life now because of the patch."

10

July 30, 2014

36

117

45,032

Fluoxetine

depression

"I'm on week 6 of Prozac and it saved my life. I went through a semester of major life changes (engagement, graduation, moving across country, major weight gain from stress, living with fiancee's parents, and stopped being able to see my friends) which resulted in me becoming severely depressed. I've NEVER been depressed in my life I'm the most bubbly person ever. Well when I started to get into a deep black hole and also having suicidal ideation (never had before) I decided to go to the doctor. She started me on 10mg for 4 weeks and with some change (75% better) we decided to try 20mg for 100%. I'm only on week 6 of being on prozac all together and it saved my life, my relationship and my joy. PLEASE give it time. I'm praying for you all!"

9

February 1, 2017

147

139

13,065

Ionamin

weight loss

"Took it lost 150 lbs kept it off for a while using every day. became addicted 1 wasn't enough...needed more and more. Ended up a speed addict. Got clean and my metabolism was a mess. I thought I could control the drug ...but it ended up controling me. I gained it all back and then some. Found weight watchers and over eaters anonymous."

1

May 29, 2016

33

63

89,248

Celexa

depression

"I was prescribed 20mg citalopram for anxiety and depression. It helped out immensely for keeping me calm, never stressed, and it helped me sleep well at night. However, it killed my libido and has made me emotionless. It didn't help my social anxiety very much. I can go out and not be a nervous wreck, but I can't enjoy myself. I feel like a walking zombie for most of the day, but my appetite is normal. What bothered me the most is, I can't hold a conversation with the people I love the most. I didn't have the enthusiasm to talk to my husband like I used to. I've been on this drug for 2 weeks. It killed my libido on my second day of taking it. I'm going to taper down to 10mg and see how I feel."

6

March 3, 2016

31

139

94,177

Trintellix

depression

"Brintelix made me feel angry and created very bad muscle tension my shoulders and arms. I've only been on it for two months. Went to an accupuncurist who immediately told me that it is one of the side effects of Brintelix. Trying to get off it as soon as possible."

3

October 18, 2015

30

50

181,203

Prozac

panic disorde

"Tried Zoloft and lexapro but had stomach problem side effects for months. I tried the generic Prozac 20 mg and had a month of horrible side effects until 6 weeks it finally worked. Helps so much, no attacks and only have a little anxiety once in a while. Worth it!!!!"

10

April 26, 2017

20

50

182,848

Cymbalta

anxiety

"By the third dose, I had experienced chest tightness, dry mouth, dilated pupils, dizziness and a loss of emotions. The most interference in my life was the dizziness. I did not want to drive the 25 miles to work and back due to feeling dizzy. The side effect that bothered me the most was the lack of feeling emotions. I felt very detached from any emotion and was unable to cry, laugh or feel love. I discontinued the drug after the third dose. This was not the way I wanted to feel while dealing with moderate anxiety. I'll look for herbal remedies and remain in therapist-guided talk therapy. I don't want to be a dizzy emotional zombie. I am also scared to death, from what I've read, to discontinue this drug due to horrendous bad side effects."

1

January 3, 2017

24

137

28,153

Lexapro

generalized anxiety disorde

"I have been on lexapro 4 days 5mg and found I have nausea and feel very restless and more anxiety I also have the a strange feeling in my leg not sure whether to keep going with medication. My heart feels like it is racing but that could be from the anxiety. Not sure I can rate this so early in taking it."

6

August 1, 2015

28

63

28,780

Lexapro

depression

"I started at 20mg of Lexapro for my severe depression. After seeing minimal improvement, I was bumped up to 40mg. I noticed improvement at 40mg but not enough. Fortunately my doctor was willing to prescribe an off label 60mg dose. He told me he has several patients who require doses of 60mg or 80mg of Lexapro. The 60mg dose has produced pretty good results in me. (I am 30 lbs overweight and get very little exercise, which may explain why I needed the larger dose). Reading "Feeling Good" by Dr. David Burns also helped reduce my depression."

8

February 4, 2010

9

97

197,870

Perindopril

high blood pressure

"This worked well controlling my blood pressure but when dose was increased to 4mg I had a severe reaction - breathing problems, swelling of throat & tongue. Very scary!! Disappointed as they were working well up till then."

9

April 11, 2014

15

38

134,520

Lidoderm

pain

"I started using these about 10 years ago for pain in my foot from a torn tendon. Now I am using for severe low back pain. This really works. It sticks fine as long as you smooth it on. You can tape it on as well. Also these patches can be cut to use in various places and to save money. I highly recommend"

10

July 3, 2015

24

64

150,429

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

urinary tract infection

"I was prescribed Bactrim for a UTI. Everything was going well on day 1-2, on day 3, mid day, I began with chest tightness, noticed difference in my breathing. Felt as though the end of my lungs/rib area was extremely sore. It sent me to the ER as I was uncertain what could be causing it. CT scans, tests, and 3,000 out of pocket later, no results showed. Which I'm thankful! they eventually chalked it up to the medication. I immediately stopped it and went back to normal after a few days. Weird stuff! I gave it 5 out of 10 because although it was only three days, the bactrim cleared up whatever it was! Potent stuff"

6

February 7, 2017

13

117

36,436

Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

helicobacter pylori infection

"I am on day 8. Finally starting to feel some what normal again. This medicine has made me feel horrible. The first few days I was extremely agitated with crying bouts that are completely abnormal for me. My doctor told me that want a side effect, but I have seen several people mention the same issue. I still have a general feeling of being anxious and feeling ill. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headaches have all been frequent. Stool is very black. Metallic taste and dry mouth. I can say eating well before each dose and drinking water seems to have helped. I wish my doctor had given me more information, so I was at least prepared. I won't know until 3 months if it works - for my breath test. If it works, I suppose it is worth it."

5

April 25, 2015

8

139

90,877

Norco

back pain

"I have herniated disc, osteoarthritis, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, bone spurs, and more...I have been taking Norco 10/325 for 3 months now and have surgery coming up in June...spinal fusion and laminectomy of lumbar L4 L5. Without this medication I would not be able to get out of bed most of my days and am very thankful to have somewhat of a quality of life. I only take the entire 10 occasionally and break them in half to manage my pain. I do occasionally get light headed and nauseated but I have found that I can avoid this by eating small meals throughout the day and drinking lots of water."

8

May 26, 2016

52

111

230,794

Micardis

high blood pressure

"I have been on Micardis 40mg then 80mg for the last 10 years. My blood pressure hovers around 140-150/90-95. I am 5'11" and weigh 105kg. I've not had any major side effects that I can tell, but recently in the last 1 year when I turned 44, I started to experience insomnia. At first it was for a few days, then weeks. The longest bout of insomnia I had was 5 weeks where I couldn't sleep (tossing/turning) until 5-6am. Thereafter I could sleep for about 2 or 3 hours before I had to get up for work. I've checked some medical websites and apparently telemisartan drugs like Micardis may cause insomnia."

6

January 5, 2017

26

111

5,405

Cryselle

birth control

"This really helped me for my period, before this pill, my period was so bad, going on for 7-8 days, with serious pain for the first 4 days. I would take like 4 ibuprofen (in just 3 hours, NOT good) and it wouldn't help! But now my pain is mild to none, and that makes me happy. I was seriously hoping it would help lower my acne level though... but it gave me more, plus oily skin. Just as long as it keeps the pain away, I'll keep taking it."

8

May 14, 2011

8

90

205,055

Toradol

postoperative pain

"< 1% of Study patients complained of hallucinations. But I guess I am in that 1%. I had to get off it after the 3rd dosed. Otherwise it was a fantastic drug."

8

February 21, 2009

4

32