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72,958 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "This is my first BC. For about the next 3-4 months, I had irregular periods with spotting here and there. This month, I totally skipped my period, as of right now I'm 17 days late. Took a test and it came back negative, so I can attest to the missed period thing - don't be too stressed when/if it happens (if you take your pills correctly)!
First couple months I cried a lot and had terribly sore boobs. They also grew from a 32B to a 32D though, so I'm not mad.
NO nausea at all.
A few migraines.
I'm not pregnant and we use withdrawal and never use condoms, so this pill is extremely effective and gives me that extra assurance for the lowest estrogen count. I'm a fan! 9/10 because of the scary missed period thing." | 9 | May 21, 2015 | 16 | 138 |
207,638 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "Highly recommend chilling the liquids and drinking through a straw. Sips of ginger ale in between. Took at 6 pm started working at 9:15. Triedeverything I could think of to get things going. Hot water with lemon juice finally got things moving." | 5 | June 21, 2016 | 10 | 42 |
61,612 | Citalopram | depression | "I've been on Celexa for almost 3 years now and I'm very happy with the results in regards to my depression. Most of the sideffects went away after the first year but it has definitely altered my sleep and I have absolutely no sex drive. I would highly recommend it for effectiveness but if you're not okay with living with some side effects it may not be for you." | 8 | October 7, 2016 | 25 | 69 |
68,760 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "I started using Depo consistently about a year ago. A break down of my body: Oily skin, gains weight easily, depression, and high sex drive.
On the shot I did not get any break outs, in fact, it helped with my acne a little. I also did not gain weight but lost some weight. Periods got lighter at first and then stopped completely (which I loved).
The cons were: mood swings, loss in sex, and vaginal dryness.
I also did get my period back within the 3 months.
If I didn't like sex so much I would continue to use this form of birth control." | 7 | November 12, 2016 | 3 | 105 |
30,289 | Klonopin | anxiety | "I'm a 48 year-old male, 6-2, 230lbs. I've been taking Klonopin off and on now for the last year. It works pretty well for anxiety and takes about 40 minutes to kick in. I take 0.25mg twice daily. I just started taking Lexapro 20mg and have been on it for about four weeks. Not sure if it's doing much. We'll see in about another 4 weeks if I can stop the Klonopin. I have to agree with others, Xanax works well and quickly, but leaves your system quicker and leaves you more anxious. Klonopin seems to be a little bit smoother and longer lasting about 3-4 hours at 0.25mg. This medicine gets a bad rap due to the people who abuse it. I'm in Law Enforcement and I see it every day who abuse these." | 10 | July 18, 2012 | 46 | 135 |
202,390 | Lithium | bipolar disorde | "Probably the worst medication I've ever been on. Made me feel completely disconnected from reality and dissociate all the time, made me nauseous, did not help with my suicidal thoughts or impulses at all (in fact I was MORE suicidal on it). I didn't care about anything, couldn't get any work done, could not concentrate, slept all the time, and gained weight on it. Did not help my depressive symptoms at all." | 1 | December 19, 2015 | 23 | 72 |
105,346 | Afrezza | diabetes, type 1 | "I just started Afrezza, my PCP recommended it. Honestly, Afrezza saved my life, again mentally and physically. I am now able to control my A1c levels without the stress of multiple injections.
Thank you,
J" | 10 | May 4, 2017 | 22 | 35 |
119,782 | Ambien CR | insomnia | "I have been on regular Ambien 10mg since 2007. I have major insomnia and have tried alternatives and even quit drinking caffeine and limit sugar to no avail. I talked to my doctor yesterday and decided to try the CR because I just couldn't stay asleep. After 3-4 hours I was wide awake. Well last night I had the most vivid dreams and still groggy this morning. It definitely helped me fall back asleep. (I pee a lot lol) I am glad I waited until the weekend to see how it would affect me. I took it at 8:30p and it's almost 9a and I feel slightly hungover. I'm going to try it again tonight, but sleeping through the night might not be worth it. I can't believe some reviews say it's not affective because it immediately made me sleepy!" | 8 | March 14, 2015 | 13 | 140 |
178,861 | Victoza | diabetes, type 2 | "I started Victoza 6 weeks ago and lost 5 quick pounds. I have not lost a siongle pound since. I am on 1.2 plus 5 clicks on the pen. Has anyone else experienced no weight loss. My sugars are about 120 to 115. " | 6 | April 29, 2012 | 17 | 44 |
141,608 | Escitalopram | generalized anxiety disorde | "I suffered from General Anxiety Disorder since childhood and this medication save my life. I feel calm and collected, and my family and friends say it's nice to see me smile again. I went from being nervous and anxious about everything to relaxed and able to go back out in my community again." | 10 | February 10, 2013 | 100 | 53 |
59,898 | NuvaRing | birth control | "I was on the NuvaRing for 6 years or so, and I LOVED it while I was on it. I didn't have issues with feeling it, or it coming out during sex. Sometimes if I was having sex we'd take it out just cause it can get uncomfortable being (essentially pounded) in the same place.
I went off of it about 4 months ago. I only went off it because the hormones started to mess with me. My libido dropped, I couldn't get wet, and freaked out emotionally before my period every month. I wish the hormones didn't affect my body like that, cause I really liked this birth control." | 9 | August 25, 2015 | 17 | 110 |
9,469 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "My doctor prescribed me Lo Loestrin when I was 15 to treat my heavy, irregular periods and cramps that would cause me to stay home from school/other obligations for days at a time. It worked perfectly for me for the 5+ years that I used it! My periods lightened and became extremely regular, and it worked as pregnancy prevention later as well. I didn't experience any abnormal weight gain, and it didn't affect my acne whatsoever (neither lightened it nor made it heavier). I would definitely recommend LLF!" | 10 | August 7, 2016 | 13 | 88 |
119,349 | Testosterone | hypogonadism, male | "Testim must have the worst delivery system devised for any medical product. And the gel takes forever to dry.....longer than I can wait. So I go to work unsticking my undershirt from my skin for an hour.
It comes in 30 mini-toothpaste tubes. The end must be punctured by the cap that has a point for that purpose. Then you are to squeeze "half" from that little tube and spread it. THEN you put the little tube in your NOW sticky, slimey other hand and squeeze out as much of the rest as possible. There is no way this is cost effective.
I was forced to use Testim by my insurance company after 10 years of Androgel gel packs and then the pump........which was perfect. I don't like Testim at all and see no difference medically from Androgel" | 3 | April 30, 2015 | 16 | 138 |
21,980 | Infliximab | ulcerative colitis | "I could not get the colitis under control for 18 months, finally my doctor prescribed Remicade. Well after the first treatment bleeding stopped and I feel like a normal person again. Only small side effect for me is I feel a bit dizzy just after the treatment" | 10 | April 22, 2015 | 29 | 47 |
121,042 | Venlafaxine | generalized anxiety disorde | "I've been on antidepressants drugs for 30 years for my anxiety and depression. The last 5 on Venafaxine 150 mg .. We all know the side effects sweating, memory loss to name a few .. However this is the best drug I PERSONALLY HAVE EVER USED" | 9 | June 1, 2017 | 11 | 46 |
137,418 | Isotretinoin | acne | "I had pretty mild acne at age 14-15, but it REALLY hurt my self esteem. I didn't talk to any girls because I was so embarrassed of my face. I started Claravis, and I'm not kidding, two days, my skin was almost completely clear. I stayed on it for three months, and didn't have a single breakout, just mildly dry lips. Now I'm 16 and its been at least 5 months since my medication ended, and I'm so happy. I've had like three breakouts that have lasted for one day and they were most likely from my sweaty face, since I'm a runner." | 10 | October 20, 2010 | 23 | 103 |
159,706 | Hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril | high blood pressure | "I have been on this medication for several years now. I have none of the side effects that others speak of. My blood pressure is consistantly in the normal range.
Very happy with it. I'm 45" | 10 | July 12, 2013 | 80 | 36 |
90,576 | Docosanol | herpes simplex | "Before I use abreva, a sore will take over a week to heal, now 3-4 days. It is expensive, but it lasts quite some time. just make sure you dont overindulge when you apply it" | 9 | June 19, 2015 | 0 | 35 |
126,006 | Viibryd | depression | "I am taking it for anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder intrusive thoughts. This medicine worked really quick, between 40mg of this, 5mg of Abilify with therapy it helped a lot! However after a year it stopped working for me. So I was switched to something else. Good luck everyone it's a good medicine." | 8 | September 1, 2014 | 76 | 54 |
213,154 | Nuvigil | obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome | "For myself, I say it's been a wonder pill. All it does for me is it makes me normal after many years. Never knew it could be possible. Shift work, odd hours, 30 years of bad intermitant sleep? NOT NO MORE!" | 10 | March 11, 2015 | 20 | 41 |
214,655 | Escitalopram | generalized anxiety disorde | "Before you read everyone's comments, understand that mental illness is not all the same and isn't fully understood. (With your doctor) you have to experiment which out works best for you. All medications take a few months to work for their full potential. Take them exactly how your doctor recommends them and take them exactly on time. I know it's hard but be patient, you'll get their and it'll change your life.
I've been taking Lexapro ( escitalopram ) for a few years now. Before taking it, I tried everything in the book. I went from sweaty palms, forgetful thoughts, sweaty armpits, loss of sleep, overwhelmed with anxiety, stomach issues...etc to feeling sharp, happy and not depressed. I take it exactly within 24 hours everyday." | 10 | September 10, 2017 | 29 | 125 |
87,610 | Naproxen | sciatica | "Unbelievable! After suffering everyday with sciatica nerve pain, losing sleep, falling into depression, I tried one pill, Aleve. Nothing else I tried worked. Aleve did exactly what my body needed to get relief from pain and inflammation. I didn't want a narcotic, no. I will continue to take Aleve for a week to be sure that all traces of sciatica and inflammation are completely gone." | 10 | May 30, 2014 | 124 | 65 |
215,953 | Copper | birth control | "I had my Paragard inserted about 3 weeks ago without pre-medicating (I was suggested to take 600-800 mg of ibuprofen beforehand, but I forgot, DO NOT MAKE THIS MISTAKE). I think I have a high pain tolerance, but the pain I experienced during insertion landed on my top 3 most painful experiences. Its 2 of the sharpest, most intense cramps you'll never want to feel again. Anyways, i spotted fairly lightly (I have light periods) for 3-4 days and mild to moderate cramps. Nothing that ibuprofen can't handle! I can feel the strings if I really look for em. My boyfriend hasn't noticed it, and I haven't had my period on it yet. But after the cramps and spotting subsided my (sex) life improved thanks to no more worrying! :)" | 10 | April 25, 2016 | 9 | 130 |
80,916 | Delsym | cough | "Took Delsym to quiet my cough so I could sleep. Ended up staying awake all night due to nausea and diarrhea. Needless to say I would definitely NOT recommend and will never take this medicine again!" | 1 | September 9, 2015 | 9 | 36 |
193,886 | Conjugated estrogens | atrophic vaginitis | "I was on bioidentical HRT for a couple of years before I had to have a hysterectomy. I was able to keep my ovaries, vagina and cervix. After the surgery, I was only allowed to take my transdermal estrogen; no more progesterone. I am 60 years old now and have had painful, unpleasant intercourse for some time. My gyn noticed how dry I looked and talked to me about it and gave me a prescription for this. I am so glad she did. I was hurting after my exam and used it that night. It made a difference overnight. It isn't messy at all. I use it at bedtime twice a week. I'm so glad there was a solution to this problem that is rarely talked about. A friend chided me for taking a non-bioidentical and I told her that I don't care." | 10 | February 24, 2014 | 65 | 143 |
96,326 | Sertraline | depression | "After experiencing severe anxiety from Wellbutrin, I started taking Zoloft 4 days ago while decreasing Wellbutrin. While I think it will work with my brain chemistry, as I am already much more relaxed and easier to be around (no more snappishness), the eye dilation, sweats, nausea and general sick feeling aren't fun but expected. Thanks for all the feedback from others. It helps manage my expectations." | 7 | May 2, 2010 | 34 | 66 |
113,559 | Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine | headache | "I always suffer from migraine headaches where the light hurt my eyes and noise hurt my ears not even start to throw up idk what was going on when it got that bad last year I went to 3 different doctors and then didn't know either until I went to the ER and was giving this magical pill it's the only thing that will stop me for going crazy from suffering from pain and the best part is only pay $1.00 with my insurance but I think it's like between $50- $70 dollars if paying with cash money" | 9 | January 31, 2017 | 2 | 98 |
118,107 | Tylox | pain | "I had a toothache that was so painful it brought me to my knees and into tears. I also have a great tolerance to pain. This is the only thing that helped until I went to the dentist. Overall I am very happy with the results of this medication." | 10 | October 6, 2010 | 7 | 49 |
111,123 | Verapamil | migraine prevention | "I've been taking Calan for over 18 years and it is truly amazing. I was having severe, life altering migrianes at least once a week, usually twice. The migrianes stopped instantly the week I started using this medication. If I miss a dose, the headace will come in about two days. Great motivation to take the medication on a timely basis. I highly recommend this treatment for migrianes." | 10 | April 24, 2012 | 66 | 68 |
164,747 | Phentermine / topiramate | weight loss | "I have been taking a combination of the two ingredient drugs in Qysimia for 69 days (to be exact). Started at 336.4. Am now at 307.6 and steadily declining! Have faithfully and completely changed my diet. I use MyFitnessPal daily. I cut out breads, my love, about 90% and most sugars, and I attribute that ability to do so to the medicine. It helped cut the cravings so now I can't even fathom eating any. I tried drinking a soda the other day and it tasted like carbonated metal water. Yuck! Only side effect I have is dry mouth so I keep a steady supply of life savers around and pack water like a camel in the Sahara Desert! The first few weeks were tough though. Some face tingling. Difficulty sleeping. Lots of urination. Don't give up!" | 10 | April 24, 2017 | 9 | 137 |
53,782 | Tylenol with Codeine #3 | pain | "I just had an tooth extraction #13, was prescribed Tylenol 3 and it barely worked. I've taken two within 6 hrs and nothing has happened. Instead I feel more pain and it's causing me a severe headache. Will go back to my oral surgeon to see if I can get something stronger. What a waste!!!" | 1 | December 4, 2015 | 18 | 55 |
76,983 | Lorcaserin | obesity | "I did not lose a single pound during the 15 day free trial. I ached all over, muscle aches pains, general malaise. Decided not to continue after the free trial and let me just say that the withdrawals from this drug are horrendous. Had high hopes for Belviq but seriously thought I was going to have to go to the emergency room the second day after I stopped taking it. Had racing heart beat occasionally while taking it." | 1 | April 25, 2015 | 33 | 78 |
211,558 | Habitrol | smoking cessation | "I quit cold turkey for 6 years and then had a slip, I went on Habitrol and it made quitting amazingly easy by comparison. I had another slip and went on Nicoderm, the itching sensation literally drove me mad and I ripped it off and through it in the garbage. Habitrol had some very mild itching as well but it was easily manageable and dissipated shortly. My mom was told she was having an "allergic reaction" to Nicoderm because the itching was very severe and I've known a handful of people personally who experienced the exact same thing, a maddening itch, sometimes even an actual rash from Nicoderm patches. Habitrol was way better for me and I would without a second thought-recommend it over Nicoderm." | 10 | November 26, 2015 | 8 | 125 |
39,793 | Contrave | obesity | "I have been taking Contrave for three weeks and two days now, and as of this morning lost 17 pounds! I am also on a low to no carb diet, only what sugars are in fruits and veggies. I haven't walked as often as I need to, but plan to do that more. I had a little nausea at first, probably from the meds and from eating no carbs. I am so thrilled! I have 70 more pounds to go, but I am determined to do this. I am hypothyroid for last 15 years, so was skeptical that anything would help me. This has been great for me!!! Good luck to all! I received a coupon from my doctor and had to go online to register. This coupon saved me $230. I paid $70. The pharmacy originally said it was $300. There was NO WAY I could do that." | 10 | November 5, 2015 | 13 | 149 |
20,198 | Macrobid | urinary tract infection | "Rx paperwork does not say Take with Food even tho it is very important to do so. My UTI symptoms were gone after taking the first pill. I only have to take it for 3 days but I am experiencing some side effects. I feel achy and very sleepy. Just have no energy in general. I had diarrhea after the first dose but not terrible. I just don't want to get out of bed. I still rated this med a 10 because it did take away my UTI symptoms almost immediately. Just remember to eat a full meal before each dose and it makes all the difference in the side effects. Two pills to go, I can do this." | 10 | May 24, 2015 | 40 | 119 |
182,505 | Mirena | birth control | "I am on my second Mirena - I had the first one for the full 5 years and loved it. I want to caution about one thing that has not been mentioned in any of the posts I have read. After the first Mirena my new doctor insisted on an ultrasound before replacing it with a new one for 5 more years. I am grateful she insisted. I had 2 strawberry sized cysts - one on each ovary. Easily treated with 3 months of birth control. The cysts disappeared and I was able to have a new Mirena. This insertion was very painful. In the hour afterwards I broke into a sweat and almost passed out. It has been 2 days and I'm much better, just light cramping. Please get an ultrasound before replacing. My doctor will also require follow up ultrasounds in 2 years." | 9 | August 8, 2009 | 46 | 145 |
9,285 | Clobetasol | psoriasis | "Olux has been the only topical medication I've used that has been able to control the psoriasis on my scalp. Over the past few years, my condition has significantly worsened. However, since beginning to use Derma-Smoothe and Olux, I have been able to maintain a very healthy scalp. The Derma-Smoothe is fantastic for removing the initial buildup from psoriasis, while the Olux is a great for preventing its return. I only have to use Olux about once every 2 weeks, or at the first sign of any symptoms. Only downside is the high cost (since we have a high insurance deductible). However, I personally find it to be worth the money." | 10 | March 16, 2011 | 10 | 111 |
205,475 | Pristiq | depression | "I had an unexpected medical issue and was initially prescribed Buspirone to help deal with the ensuing depression. It took so long to kick in that all the other medicines I was taking made me suicidal. I talked to my doc who recommended a relatively new antidepressant called Pristiq. From the moment I started taking it my life changed for the better, no more suicidal thoughts, my days returned to normal. I took it for six months until I felt I no longer needed it. I reduced my dosage as directed and weaned myself off it. There were a few brain zaps as the dosage decreased, but once I understood what was going on everything was fine. The only downside I can think of was a decreased sexual drive, but with a great partner we worked our way through It." | 10 | July 19, 2013 | 60 | 140 |
152,322 | Ciprofloxacin | bacterial infection | "I have taken Cipro for several sinus infections. It is probably the most effective treatments you can get. I have stubborn sinus infections so many antibiotics don't work. I take the 500 mg tablet." | 10 | February 24, 2015 | 30 | 34 |
156,120 | Cialis | erectile dysfunction | "At 79 the hormones do not deliver the same stimulation to get started and unless there is continuous action, my erection can fade. Cialis does a great job of overcoming both of these and gives results for about two days. Been using it for about two years now." | 10 | March 15, 2012 | 67 | 48 |
175,730 | Levaquin | sinusitis | "Levaquin is not for me, even though it did help clear up my sinus infection. The tendonitis and joint pain were just too much for me. What they fail to tell you is that with lots of people who take this drug, the side effects do NOT go away with discontinuation of the drug. I now feel like I have arthritis in my hips, knees, elbows, and hands that simply will not go away, and I blame the Levaquin for these lingering symptoms. I would not recommend the drug to anyone unless their sinus infection simply will not respond to other treatments." | 3 | March 29, 2016 | 29 | 102 |
161,103 | Risperidone | depression | "Started this medicine at 45 yrs and have gained 35lbs in three years without any change in diet or exercise. Take 4mg day and this is the only medicine I take. Find that this medicine will cause psychotic episodes if taken with more than a 6-8 beers or half bottle of spirits. Next day I can't remember what I said or was doing and this is not good. If you like to consume alcohol beware of this drug as it will turn you into a zombie who does not remember later what you did or said, very scary. Haloperidol was once prescribed for a couple of days and I experienced double vision and extreme paranoia as well as chest pains." | 9 | November 22, 2009 | 53 | 120 |
8,871 | Viagra | erectile dysfunction | "After my divorced 1 year ago I just decided to start dating again. I'm 46 in good health. A week ago after a couple of dates with my current girlfriend we decided to take our relationship to the next level. Unfortunatelly I couldn't perform as we expected, not able to sustain my erection for her to come. I went to my doctor and he prescribed 4 pills 100mg for 12 USD. I made dry test before, so this Wednesday night I took half pill, after one hour I started to fell a little blush. I to test the pill and no much difference so I took the other half, after another 30 min what a difference but next morning big headache. This Friday I took half a pill and 500mg paracetamol, wow no headaches, multiorgasmic girlfriend happy." | 10 | January 30, 2016 | 45 | 137 |
137,624 | Retre-Gel | cold sores | "I have tried all kinds of treatments for my cold sores. None seem to help, until I found Retre gel. This product is great! It stops the growth of the lesion from the start. The benzocaine helps to numb the area, which helps to keep your fingers and tongue away from the sore. I love this product and will tell others about it and I'll use it always." | 10 | January 18, 2011 | 23 | 68 |
46,379 | Modafinil | chronic fatigue syndrome | "I am currently taking 60mg of Cymbalta, 3mg Xanax XR, and three weeks ago added 100 mg of modafinil. Before the modafinil I would wake in the morning feeling so physically exhausted it led me to tears. My brain fog was a mess, my thinking was disorganized. The modafinil has been a miracle for me and thus far no side effects. Although, I find it does not last the full ten to twelve hours as suggested. I am really clear and functioning well for five to six. Hey, I will take the five to six over having the alternative. Have appointment with Dr. next week to follow up. This is the first time since my diagnosis (12 yrs ago) that I actually feel hopeful. My prayers go out to all of you who suffer with this complex syndrome." | 10 | July 28, 2012 | 50 | 138 |
169,200 | Acetazolamide | pseudotumor cerebri | "Side effects far worse than Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) it's self. Constantly nauseous, made no difference to headaches/pressure, suffered with slight breathing difficulties & palpitations, the tingling in hands and feet were more like cramp than tingling in the end... the list goes on.." | 1 | November 12, 2017 | 1 | 44 |
20,401 | Metformin / sitagliptin | min / sitagliptin) | "I have just recently changed from Metformin to Janumet 50mg /500mg one tablet twice daily with food and have suffered from headaches nausea and some dizziness. I have seen two Dr's one advised to stay on metformin as its has maintained good results for many years and Janumet is still a more recent medicine in AUstralia. The other Dr advised that Janument will control my levels a lot better and decrease the situation of gaining weight even though in the early stage have some side effects. I intend to continue with Janumet for another month hoping for improvement, aged 70." | 4 | November 1, 2011 | 45 | 100 |
116,189 | Amlodipine | high blood pressure | "No side efects as of yet (taken for 4 weeks so far) only taken while on high doses of steroids (80mg daily but deceasing 10mg every 3 days. Keeping my BP in my normal range of 110/60." | 10 | April 16, 2012 | 41 | 37 |
78,908 | Livalo | high cholesterol | "I was so hoping I could take Livalo. From the very beginning I started having headaches. I thought it was from having allergies. Took it for two months. Started having tightness in chest, muscles hurting in shoulders, and neck. Getting tired just walking around in apartment. Feeling feverish, no fever, chills. Itching, but other medicines I take say they can cause itching too, but itching got worse since taking Livalo. Stopped taking it one week ago today. Haven't told doctor yet since I already had an appointment next week. I would rather watch my diet. Actually the doctor said my heart was in good shape. Don't think I'm that bad off." | 2 | July 7, 2014 | 45 | 111 |
40,110 | Contrave | obesity | "I took Contrave for 2 1/2 weeks but had to stop. The side effects weren't worth it for me. I lost 4 lbs but I always felt so weird and jittery and I started having what I think are heart palpitations. My hands started shaking uncontrollably from the start and then the breathing/heart issue started. This medication certainly stopped all cravings, in fact, I didn't feel like eating at all and had to force myself but the shaking and breathing/heart issues weren't problems I wanted to start developing. I'd say just be careful on this medication. Your overall health is more important." | 2 | April 9, 2015 | 5 | 102 |
191,484 | Lisdexamfetamine | adhd | "There are many positives such as motivation, and a brief period of content, but there are also many negatives.. rapid heartbeat/chest pains, weight loss, dizziness, dry mouth. When the medicine kicks in, i feel this amazing sense of being content.., no matter what I'm doing at the time i just feel happy, but soon feel an extreme sadness and despair when it wears off, because i wonder why i can't be happy anymore. I also become extremely irritable, anxious, and restless. I continue to take this medication ,because it helps me get things done and focus, but the negative impact is extremely hard on me, and effects my mental and physical health greatly. Most common side effects for me are chest pains, sadness, rapid mood change, headache, and loss" | 4 | November 3, 2015 | 33 | 129 |
161,642 | Remeron | anxiety | "I was suffering extreme anxiety, weight loss and insomnia due to a diagnosed medical condition. I tried several sleep aids and SSRIs. Nothing worked. Because of the weight loss I was prescribed Remeron. It was a Miracle for me! I slept through the night for the first time in months, relieved anxiety and I started gaining weight. Over time, my anxiety went away, but I stayed on because I loved having an appetite (I had no appetite for years). I guess I stayed on too long. After 6 years I decided I should get off. I was dependent. I suffered flu like symptoms for weeks--nausea, exhaustion, gastrointestinal upset, feeling like low-grade fever. I finally got rid of the nausea, but if I'm off for 2 weeks, the gastrointestinal upset creeps in. I now take 3.25mg 1X week." | 8 | September 27, 2011 | 52 | 137 |
108,386 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "I wish I could say I have had as much luck as many others on this medication but unfortunately I have not...I was on phentermine and topiramate and it did wonders for me but its not something you can stay on long term so my doctor switched me to try Contrave, raving about how wonderful it was...well I've been on it for 2 months now and have lost maybe 1 pound if that....very disappointing and very discouraging...I thought giving it more time to work would help but it has not....my sugar and carb cravings have worsened!....Guess it just isn't effective for me which stinks because it isn't cheap!" | 2 | May 5, 2015 | 9 | 108 |
2,740 | Diltiazem | atrial fibrillation | "Atrial fibrillation due to chemotherapy. After lisinopril - metroprol and losartan I started on this - AND I LOVED IT - dizzy at first but it worked itself out after few days - heart rate was way to low at first but resolved itself - just as it all worked out and I went for my first bike ride I developed a rash - stomach - back - neck - legs then buttocks so on day 4 I'm stopping. Bummer." | 9 | March 24, 2015 | 13 | 80 |
92,236 | Lyrica | ibromyalgia | "What a nightmare! Diagnosed with Fibro 2 months ago. Was put on Cymbalta, which did nothing for me at all. Doctor switched me over to Lyrica, and the nightmare began. Three hours after the first dose, I was dizzy, nauseous, shaky, and started having trouble with my balance. I decided to try and stick it out since I had heard such great things about the medication. By the 4th day and 4th dose, I couldn't function. I couldn't walk without holding on to something (like the couch or a wall), I was so nauseous I couldn't hold down food, my head wouldn't stop spinning, and I was suicidal! When I finally realized I QUIT THE MEDICINE!" | 1 | November 3, 2009 | 66 | 116 |
16,628 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I started taking this pill at 17 because I had cramps that would literally make me immobile - to the point of missing school. This was my first experience with birth control. My periods became very light - sometimes missing a month or two, it helped my skin as well. I didn't notice any more mood swings than a normal teen would. The only persistent issue that really annoyed me was nausea for the first two days of every new pack. I took it for about 8 years before I decided to see what other methods were available. I tried Nuva Ring - not awful, but not for me. I'm currently looking into something more permanent like an IUD or Implant. Those reviews are terrifying as well. There won't be one method that works well for everyone." | 9 | October 27, 2015 | 2 | 137 |
118,768 | Zoloft | panic disorde | "I am a 30 yr old female who has suffered from severe panic attacks since I was 16 yrs old. I lost my mother of a fatal heart attack when she was 27 yrs old and have always feared the same would happen to me. I have seen a cardiologist since I was 17 and have had as many heart tests done that they would probably perform on an 80 yr old. I've always checked out fine and not seemed to have inherited anything my mother had. When I have anxiety, which leads into a panic attack my mind spirals out of control. I am a nurse also and picture worse case scenarios all these symptoms could be. I have been on Zoloft for 6 weeks now. It's helping but I'm still not 100% and using Xanax to cope. I'm pleased with results though and hopeful I will get better." | 8 | July 21, 2012 | 40 | 150 |
175,417 | Scopolamine | nausea/vomiting | "Went on a 5 day cruise. Usually get motion sickness very easily. So trying to avoid that my dr gave me the patch with the understanding that it would only last 3 days. Since it was a 5 day cruise, she gave me 2. They worked awesome! Stayed very thirsty the whole trip but not one time was I sick. After we got off the boat and made it back home I removed the patch. I have been so dizzy and nauseated that I can't work, can't drive my car, can't do anything without the room spinning. Not sure the after effects of the patch were worth it." | 6 | October 23, 2016 | 3 | 108 |
95,600 | Efinaconazole | onychomycosis, toenail | "I went to the doctor with a few thick, yellow toenails. I'd been filing them paper thin and cutting them so short that the doctor could barely get a clipping to test. I started using Jublia the next day and within a few weeks I could see normal, pink toenails growing in. I just read that another woman here did the same thing, so that it would penetrate and it worked for her. That may be the reason it's worked for us both. I did read somewhere that research showed that pretreatment with urea helps toenail fungus meds penetrate, but perhaps you simply have to file them down as much as you can. It hasn't even been 2 months and I'm close to clipping the last diseased tip off one of the toenails. I wish everybody the best. Don't give up." | 10 | March 21, 2017 | 20 | 141 |
224,221 | Levothyroxine | hashimoto's disease | "I was on Levoxyl for 15 years and had terrible side effects of reflux, asthma symptoms. The doctors had to put me on all kinds of asthma and GERD medications. Turns out it was the Levoxyl causing all those symptoms. Been on Tirosint for about 2 years and now off all GERD and asthma medications. My endo did not believe there was a correlation, I don't see her anymore. I feel pretty good on Tirosint, my new endo just upped my dosage, so hopefully I'll start losing some of the weight I gained when old endo put me on a lower dose. All in all, I'd rather pay a higher price and feel better than have to deal with all the side effects from the Levoxyl." | 8 | March 28, 2017 | 19 | 126 |
186,464 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "I have been on Pristiq for almost 6 months, 50mg. I was very hesitant at first but was desperate for something to help with anxiety, depression, and mood swings. It has worked wonders and my family agrees. The first week was hard but after that only minor side effects, most of which have disappeared completely. I am a different person now and so very grateful." | 10 | December 17, 2010 | 14 | 65 |
91,120 | Botox | migraine prevention | "Have had classic migraine (with and without aura) since I was 8 or 9 years old. 30 years of regular intense pain. They increased until I was having 8 major migraines a month with about 20 days pain each month. I have been on Botox injections (31 every 3 months in forehead, scalp and shoulders) and had only one 'big' migraine in the 3 month cycle! Probably down to 5 days of noticeable pain a month I.e need to lie down or sleep. Has been amazing for my migraines. I guess it doesn't work for everyone, but it's worth discussing with your neurologist." | 9 | January 26, 2017 | 24 | 103 |
193,365 | Cyclobenzaprine | sciatica | "I took 10 mg for just over a week at bedtime to help me sleep for back pain, but the lost of taste, or as some say "cotton mouth" is still with me 4 days after stopping the medicines and the grogginess is still in my system. " | 7 | January 19, 2011 | 13 | 48 |
60,212 | NuvaRing | birth control | "I just have to say I love Nuvaring! I used to be on the pill and it was a huge hassle for me (I always forgot to take it) and I had a long list of negative side effects (weight gain, upset stomach and headaches). I haven't had any of these problems with Nuvaring, the only thing I have against it is my skin seems to be a little more prone to breaking out when I'm on it. However I will take that over the 15 pounds I gained while on the pill. I've been on Nuvaring over a year now and I don't plan on switching anytime soon!" | 9 | March 7, 2012 | 2 | 109 |
210,055 | Linzess | constipation, chronic | "I have been on this medication for a while now. Without it I cannot go to the bathroom but with it I get diarrhea. It seems to mess with the consistency of my stool. It's good to feel cleaned out but it interrupts one's day and made me feel like I always had to be near a bathroom. It works (typically) within 2-3 hours. I wish that the 72 was a low enough dosage but it's not and amitiza is ironically also too strong yet no OTC remedies work well enough for me. Hopeful another solution will come with time" | 6 | June 23, 2017 | 26 | 100 |
4,712 | Belviq | weight loss | "I have been taking Belviq now for 9 days. I started off at 235 now I am at 228. I get headaches every now and then, I am really thirsty and my back hurt yesterday for about an hour. I sleep all night, but it feels more like I am blacked out, or maybe just sleeping harder than usual. I am focused more and have more energy to get things done. So far so good, let's see how it works next week." | 6 | April 25, 2015 | 57 | 82 |
38,837 | Esomeprazole | gerd | "It is the only medicine for reflux that works for me. Right now I am on a different medicine because my insurance won't pay for it and I even have trouble eating basic foods (with a good reflux medicine you should only have problems when you make a really wrong food choice; not normal food at normal times). The same insurance has paid for it for 3 years and now I since the end of June, I have been having to go through too much red tape to get Nexium, that works for me." | 10 | August 3, 2011 | 11 | 94 |
107,168 | Implanon | birth control | "I was a bit hesitant with getting Implanon because of all the negative reviews I've read. My main fear was weight gain. But after a few weeks I have had NO SIDE EFFECTS. NONE! I haven't bled or spotted but it isn't the time of the month yet. No increase in appetite or cravings and hence no unexplainable weight gain.
The insertion process was a bit painful, but nothing unbearable but depends on your pain tolerance of course. The area is sore for a few days and bruising lasted about 2 weeks for me. All in all it is a great contraceptive method especially if you forget or can't bear taking the pill everyday! I must emphasize, please don't be frightened by all the negative reviews. Every female is different!" | 10 | June 11, 2012 | 1 | 130 |
22,405 | Treximet | migraine | "I took 1 Treximet pill in Jan. of 2012 and a 1/2 the following day. My migraines almost faded away for the last year. Throughout the 2012 year I still had small achey headaches, but nothing like before I put Treximet in my system. It is now a year later and I had my first migraine last week. I still have the same prescription from last year, so I don't have to buy anymore. I cut my caffeine to almost nothing and lots of natural sunlight. My headaches are fading out but I am going to take my yearly pill. I think this pill is worth every penny. Take this pill and find something to keep you busy." | 10 | January 31, 2013 | 2 | 118 |
118,868 | Zoloft | depression | "My wife had major mood swings. Irritable, would stay angry for days about the smallest things. No sex drive, tired all the time. An hour after taking the pill, she was a different person. Happy, more affectionate, less tired, funny, easy going. A miracle. She said she had always felt as though she was living her life under water or in the clouds and this medicine made things clear. It's be wonderful. Only side effect has been some bruising." | 10 | October 25, 2011 | 41 | 79 |
5,973 | Minastrin 24 Fe | birth control | "I started taking this for extremely painful cramps and heavy periods. The ONLY positive effect I've experienced is that my periods are regular and last 4 days instead of 7. I still need heavy doses of pain medicine for 2-3 of those days to even tolerate my cramps (which of course wrecks my digestive system.) I'm significantly more moody and emotional. I've gained about 25 pounds on this pill, even though I eat healthier and exercise more than I did before starting it. I suddenly had terrible acne which lasted for the first 6 months and it eventually cleared up again. My sex drive has also been much, much lower. This pill was my only option because it is chewable and I can't swallow pills. If you don't have to take this medicine then don't." | 3 | December 4, 2016 | 3 | 135 |
43,461 | Hydromorphone | chronic pain | "When my migraine gets out of control this is the only medicine that kills it. The down side is that I have to go to the ER to get it and sometimes they give you a hard time as they think you are an addict." | 10 | December 15, 2014 | 66 | 45 |
128,969 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "28, never had kids. So I had skyla put in the 19th of November. The experience of having it put in is something I wasn't prepared for. It wasn't that it was cramps, I felt more of intense pressure then anything else. 9.5/10 pain. I'm now a week in to having it and let me tell you, I am an emotional wreck. One minute I am happy, next I'm definitely not! I have no idea how long this is going to last, but I sure as hope not for long. It's ridiculous. Now, as for the bleeding. I have not had any of the spotting, or anything of the sort. So that's a plus. Occasionally I will feel slight cramps but only really minor. As for the sex part, my partner has felt the wire or thread a few time during intercourse. So thats not fun.." | 7 | November 24, 2015 | 1 | 146 |
217,189 | Clarithromycin | tonsillitis/pharyngitis | "I have really bad swollen tonsils for some reason my left side seems to be more swollen and hurt more causing my left ear to hurt as well can barely eat or open my mouth from being in pain every morning I wake up the pain is worst SMH. I went to urgent care Monday and was prescribed azthromycin 250mg for 5 days by 3rd day I was back at urgent care worst doctor told me stop taking it and put me on prednisone 10mg for 7 days and clarithromycin 500mg for 10 days so this is day 5 for me and although right side of tonsils is ok now left side feels worst I can’t take the pain been having to take Motrin as well just to get rest. Is there anyone that can recommend something to help the swelling go down and pain??" | 3 | December 10, 2017 | 0 | 145 |
87,991 | Clindamycin | skin or soft tissue infection | "I was prescribed 300mg of clindamycin 4xs a day for 7 days. I am 1/2 through the course. I read many of the unfavorable reviews as well as the information from the pharmacy. I was terrified. My Doctor did tell me to take the medication with a probiotic. After doing some research on which probiotic to take I went back to the pharmacy to pick up those pills as well. As others have stated you MUST take this med with plenty of water. After the first 4 pills I did have a slight headache and noticed my eyes seemed red and slightly irritated. I pushed the next dose out by 2 hours and increased my water intake. I haven't had any more issues (so far). I will update after I complete the full dosage. *I would recommend taking the probiotic." | 6 | February 1, 2016 | 17 | 140 |
182,294 | ProAir RespiClick | asthma, acute | "I have been on albuterol inhalers since the 80s. I went online to watch how to properly use this respliclick inhaler and quickly learned that medicine is actuated each time you open the cap and also not to let my lips block the air vent as it is right at the back of the mouth piece. Feeling equipped with good info I felt I was ready to go. Then came the moment I needed it... I opened the cap emptied my lungs the best I could (I was having an asthma attack so...could only do so much). Then I breathed in all I could...my lungs went into a vacuum (negative pressure) and they stayed that way until I released my lips from the device. Nothing left the inhaler and entered my lungs, not medicine, not air, nothing. I tried three times and the pain was so bad I don't I think I dare try again. After 3 hours with no relief I used my expired ProAir HFA and got instant relief. I am calling the FDA compliant line now." | 1 | May 15, 2017 | 6 | 179 |
14,248 | Myrbetriq | overactive bladde | "Myrbetriq worked 100% when I first started on it. Somehow, I missed taking it for several days and the symptoms returned. I have been faithfully taking it for 3 months since the 'break' in taking it and there is no reduction in my symptoms. I am back to where I was before I was prescribed the medicine." | 7 | June 9, 2014 | 101 | 57 |
185,001 | Harvoni | hepatitis c | "First off, thank you to all of the user who posted on this. I was really nervous starting Harvoni and read all of the entries on this post. So helpful! 25 years of Hep C wiped out in 8 weeks! Just unbelievable.
I've had a couple of other things going on (broken foot that kept me from work which was distressing) and gastritis. Maybe my insomnia was stress related? I had a few headaches initially and some mild fatigue (or was I just tired from fretting over my inability to work and dragging myself up and down stairs?) Whatever has gone on, it's nothing at all because I am clear! I don't have to stare "it" in the face anymore! Grateful? Thankful? Somewhere way beyond the limits of those words." | 10 | April 1, 2017 | 25 | 130 |
132,824 | Loestrin 24 Fe | acne | "I didn't notice at first why my acne was getting better, then I realized it was the birth control. After I stopped the pill I noticed huge bumps on my chin and around my cheeks, and acne on my chest. I recently re started back on the pill and my skin is all of a sudden clear again so it works for acne very well for me. Everyone seems to be different." | 8 | May 20, 2017 | 6 | 72 |
90,580 | Docosanol | herpes simplex | "Damn this stuff really works. I first got a cold sore 4 years ago and it usually happens every 6 months or once a year. And I knew it was due for an outbreak and once I felt a bump coming I told myself I'd buy a cold sore treatment and WOW in 3 days its already gone. BEST part is the swelling and pain goes away and its not even noticeable. I will always buy this product. There might not be a cure but Thank God for whoever made this product to ACTUALLY work. I'd pay double for this if that was the price. Who ever hasn't tried this and is hsv1 I very highly recommend to try product." | 10 | June 3, 2015 | 9 | 120 |
199,973 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "Only on day 6 but I am super happy I decided to do this. I don't even take advil so I was a bit concerned with Chantix. If anything, I expected all the terrible reviews on other sites to cause more side effects than the actual drug. I just stopped reading them and went with my gut.
Day 6 of taking Chantix; 2nd day without smoking (my quit date isn't til tomorrow). Been a smoker for 15 years. I'm happy to say; so far I can't even tell that I'm taking medication. No effects or side effect that I am aware of. Yet; somehow I haven't smoke in 36 hours and I'm not craving one at all. I'll report back after another week or two; or if anything changes.
As for dreams, Usually I have lucid dreams or night terrors nightly. Not one yet on Chantix!" | 10 | March 1, 2016 | 17 | 146 |
31,440 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "So this is my first time getting a yeast infection, and initially it was just mild. A day ago a friend of mine recommended this product, so I decided to give it a try. Yeaterday around 2 pm I inserted the ointment inside my vagina and then applied it on my vulva. At 2:10, my life changed forever... The itching and burning felt UNBEARABLE. It was as though a colony of furious and uncontrollable fire ants were having a war inside my vagina. At times, I couldn't help but to release my pain and scream. My eyes watered as my vagina felt like it was melting right off of my body. My poor vagina. This was a flaming hot traredy. No YI cream is worth this fire." | 1 | May 5, 2016 | 7 | 127 |
212,296 | Lamotrigine | bipolar disorde | "Thought I was going okay. Feeling the best I had in awhile. But, what it has done now is destroy my self confidence. I have no word retrieval, memory black spots. I value my intelligence, it sometimes feels like all I have left." | 5 | August 10, 2011 | 34 | 43 |
86,235 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "This is my 6th bowel prep & the worst tasting ever. It did the job. I'm 2 hours post first round. My butt is on fire, I'm weak, & freezing. Had my husband stop & get me some Miralax & Gatorade for my morning round. No way am I even attempting to drink another sip. I gagged the first one down, barely. I will refuse this prep. I have Crohn's & scopes are pretty regular. " | 7 | February 4, 2015 | 20 | 76 |
1,974 | Polyethylene glycol 3350 | constipation | "I am 20 years old and have had problems with bowel movements since I've been potty trained. I've usually had one extreme to the other but going to the bathroom was never easy for me. I finally went to see my doctor to see if there was anything we could do about this. Throughout my childhood I've been on different medications, but nothing helped. Now finding out I'm lactose intolerant doesn't help either). She prescribed me Miralax and I have to say when I use it correctly (that is taking it everyday and drinking enough liquids with it) it works wonders. I no longer get stomach cramps or gas. " | 9 | July 1, 2011 | 65 | 110 |
135,380 | Tamiflu | influenza | "Was diagnosed the day after symptoms of the flu started showing up. I've only taken one pill and my symptoms are completely gone besides a minor sore throat. By far the most effective medicine I have ever used for the flu." | 10 | March 16, 2016 | 3 | 41 |
2,286 | Metformin | polycystic ovary syndrome | "My story is similar to those who have posted. I gained A LOT of weight, and had unwanted hair growth due to the polycystic ovarian syndrome. I've been on metformin for almost 3 weeks and have lost 13lbs. The day I started the metformin, I also started a low carb diet. Prior to metformin, I couldn't control my craving for salty, carb filled food. For the past two and a half weeks I have been able to finally control the cravings. My energy levels have increased by 50%. I also waxed the unwanted hair the day I started, and already I have noticed that less is growing back in. I wish I started metformin two years ago because I literally feel like PCOS has taken two years of my life away from me! I hope it works for others as well as it has worked for me." | 10 | July 26, 2014 | 365 | 147 |
21,123 | Paliperidone | schizoaffective disorde | "I have a lot of vomiting after the shot, but it goes away. The voices are minimal, hallucinations are almost gone. I think it's worth it; hopefully my body will get used to it." | 9 | November 22, 2014 | 24 | 34 |
65,968 | Propranolol | mance anxiety | "Propranolol is my savior! I had to give a speech at my high school graduation, and I was worrying about it for months. Thanks to 60 mg of propranolol an hour before my speech, everything went perfectly! I was 110% calm and composed in front of a nearly-full auditorium; none of my usual uncontrollable nervous laughter and quivering voice. Normally, I'm not the kind of person who is affected by insignificant pill-shaped things, but it was actually very effective. I had tested 20 mg the day before, for my graduation rehearsal (the sort of event that is nerve-wracking for someone like me), and I didn't exhibit any of my usual symptoms. So I knew that I could rely on it for the actual ceremony, and that alleviated my mental anxiety as welI." | 10 | May 17, 2015 | 32 | 132 |
226,545 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got this birth control in July 2012 and I bled for about 3 months straight, with light and heavy bleeding. Then after that I never got another period until now, it's getting near the end of the 3rd year and I'm starting to spot lightly. I don't know if this is normal and I can't find the answer anywhere. I would have to say that my fiancé and I love it, just not the prolonged bleeding in the beginning. I would recommend this birth control to anyone who may forget to take the pill." | 8 | June 22, 2015 | 6 | 95 |
77,550 | Cephalexin | bladder infection | "I have been on these antibiotics for 5 days now and so far so good in clearing the infection of cystitis. I am no longer in agony, however, i starting getting diarrhea straight away which has lasted so far the 5 days. Rumbling in my stomach and also then very bad wind and burping which smells very much like eggs. Not the best side effect for anyone around." | 7 | June 24, 2016 | 28 | 68 |
3,366 | Nitrofurantoin | urinary tract infection | "My mother took it for UTI. after the fouth dose, she had shaking chills, fever, chest pain and upper back pain. I am not sure whether this is caused by UTI itself or from the medication, hope that she recovers" | 1 | December 23, 2015 | 2 | 40 |
127,239 | Disulfiram | alcohol dependence | "Used if for four weeks two years ago but was then scaremongered about its side effects by a hospital counsellor. Still couldn't control my drinking and has been getting to a seriously dangerous state so I started back on them last Saturday. Today is Day 6 and I have been to the pub for lunch and coffee and have not felt the need to drink although have felt cravings. Have had trouble sleeping and a few headaches but nothing too untoward. Hope to stay sober for a lot longer!" | 10 | February 23, 2012 | 81 | 89 |
91,084 | Botox | migraine | "I had 40+ injections of 200 units of Botox for migraine approximately two and a half weeks ago. The first few days were horrible, as they made my migraines worse. Now my migraines have reduced (which is awesome), but I have horrible pain in my arms and hands that I've never experienced before. My forearm muscles won't flex, so somehow the toxin spread rather far away. My mouth is extremely dry as well and I have difficulty swallowing. The pain in my arms is unbearable at times. I do not recommend Botox at all, despite the reduction in migraines. I will never get this again.
Also my face looks completely foreign to me and I'm embarrassed to be in public or make eye contact with anyone." | 3 | September 17, 2017 | 0 | 126 |
146,384 | Suboxone | opiate dependence | "I was on about one 60mg a day of Oxycodone for about 2 years. Tried going cold turkey about 1 month ago and it was horrible. Had to get back on at least one 40mg of Oxycodone per day. I was given 5 8mg Suboxone pills and after about 12 hours after the last Oxycodone dosage, I started withdrawing so I took the first Suboxone pill entirely. Amazing how the withdrawal went away after a few minutes. Since then I've taken half a pill a day. I'm on the third day so I have 2 and a half Suboxone pills, but I doubt I will take them all. I will stop taking them now and only take more if, and only if, I get any withdrawal symptoms. This is amazing, life-saving stuff." | 10 | December 2, 2008 | 38 | 132 |
151,171 | OxyContin | pain | "Five years ago, I was close to suicidal with pain and found a superb pain management doctor.at the Beth Israel Pain & Palliative Care Unit in NYC. I HIGHLY recommend them. Recently, I began to feel pain again of the acute variety (am always in some chronic pain), Said to my husband, "it is as if this drug is not working at all". Went today for my regular two month check-up and told my doctor. He nodded and told me that MANY of his patients no longer get relief with Oxycontin as the new formula (meant to keep abusers from crushing it) does not work well in ER form. I had not had to use more than the same dose for 5 years, and was in relative comfort, given my disability, and now I have to try a higher dosage or change medication. " | 3 | October 26, 2010 | 79 | 144 |
40,176 | Amiodarone | ventricular fibrillation | "Three weeks after commencing amiodarone I had developed an itchy skin rash (under clothing, not photosensitive) which started below my knees, and spread over my whole body within eight weeks. At that time I wore a halter monitor to assess rhythm and my condition was worse than when I was on other medicines. The side effects were pronounced, the results poor, at least in my case." | 1 | August 13, 2009 | 53 | 66 |
215,350 | Senna | constipation | "After spending 2 hrs reading the reviews for Senokot.... I was deathly afraid to take them. I finally caved and I took 2 at 12:30 am. I felt nothing except a few minor rumbles the next afternoon. Finally about 6:30 pm I started getting cramps. Yes they hurt a little. But when you spend half your life constipated, a little pain is nothing if a good BM follows.... and it did. By 7pm I was in the bathroom. Took a few minutes but it worked well and felt about 5lbs lighter. Went once again about 15 minutes later. Loose stool. And that was it!! So, while for some this med obviously causes them great pain or just doesn't work at all - I was all for it. Chronic constipation is awful so it was worth it to me. Don't let the reviews scare you. " | 7 | September 26, 2017 | 4 | 145 |
202,402 | Lithium | bipolar disorde | "I take lithium 300 mg twice daily. The lithium makes me pee constantly and I really have to watch it if I decide to have any alcohol - I drink just 2 small beers and I'm very buzzed. The lithium makes me feel stable and it keeps me from having severe or deep depression. It has eliminated my severe depressions and it's the only drug I've tried that does this. I still get the blues or feel slightly depressed but NOTHING like the suicidal black hole depression I used to experience. Also, it slows me down during hypomania so I don't escalate to full blown mania. But if I neglected to take my lithium during hypomania (ran out) when in full blown mania -lithium helps, but in my case I must take an anti psychotic to ground me as well." | 8 | August 5, 2016 | 36 | 140 |
91,727 | Acetaminophen / butalbital | headache | "this totaly got rid of my headache i had had for four days.i could not take it at work as it made me very sleepy-relaxed.i took one at night for two days and woke up with no headache.these are migraine type headaches that were menopause induced." | 9 | March 7, 2008 | 16 | 46 |
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