Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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170,296	Quetiapine	depression	"I am going to agree with the last comment, however I find it hard to eat/keep on weight after major surgery & cancer- so the weight gain is GREAT for me, personally. I used to mainly use marijuana to help me eat (and to help calm me down), but smoking it is terrible for my lungs (I already have COPD from smoking marijuana for 15 years) This helps me get to sleep, seems to "even-out" my moods, but I can't take it during the day for anxiety because it messes me up too much. I use clonazepam (successfully) during the day, when needed. At first I didn't want to take seroquel, but it is definitely worth a try!! Better than every other "nightmarish" antidepressant I have ever tried!!"	9	July 28, 2016	13	128
190,865	Tessalon Perles	cough	"Was just rx'd these for bronchitis with a dry, hacking cough that just starting to break up. I am barely coughing other than to clear throat now and cough up stuff. The continuous hack is gone! Great for daytime use to avoid cough syrup with codeine."	10	October 9, 2017	8	46
186,812	Bontril PDM	obesity	"I ave used Bontril for about 2 weeks right now and WOW! I went by the diet that my wonderful Doctor gave me and even without exercise I have already lost 23-25 pounds! I am severely overweight so I know these results aren't typical but when you weigh over 300 pounds every little bit makes a big difference! The only major side effect I have had is a few heart tremors. Once you get in the mind set that you don't need a snack cake or pastry in your mouth every few minutes then you can feel good not only about your weight loss but also about the great choices you are making!"	9	June 13, 2010	47	113
210,126	Linzess	constipation, chronic	"I have tried Dulcolax, which will only work if I take 3 or 4. MOM only work if I drink half the bottle. I took one Linzess and started drinking a lot of water, in about an hour was going and had no cramps or bloating feeling. Just don't pass gas because that's probably not what that is. Don't forget the WATER."	10	August 27, 2016	22	62
20,921	Avonex Pen	multiple sclerosis	"Avonex is good because it's once a week; the Pen makes it so much more convenient. Unlike my experience with Copaxone and Rebif, I have very few (if any) site reactions. I have used Avonex in all it's forms (powder you have to mix yourself, prefilled syringes, and now the Pen) and the Pen is the only one with almost NO flu-like side effects! Love it!"	10	October 7, 2013	11	66
29,066	Topiramate	obesity	"Taking topiramate 50 mg daily plus phentermine 15mg daily (Qsyemia) combo plus weight watchers and walking. Lost 50 pounds since mid-November. this med combo works great! helps me not think about food all the time. I was a snacker and will always be one, so I will probably be on this combo for a long, long time..."	10	April 24, 2017	32	57
170,160	Quetiapine	bipolar disorde	"Very drowsy for the first week of taking it, but once your body gets used to it, it is a great mood stabilizer. I've been on it 6 years and it calms the edginess and irritability with bipolar. Also makes you sleep like a rock. My weight only changed when lithium was added to my meds. No significant weight gain for me. If I go a few days without it, I notice I'm on edge constantly."	8	March 21, 2017	32	76
33,878	Junel Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I've been taking Junel for about a month now and I've experienced very sore breasts, stomach pains, and an increase in anxiety and depression. If you already have anxiety or depression I don't recommend this pill"	4	March 30, 2016	8	36
103,814	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I've been on Aviane for a little over a year now and I love it! No negative side effects and my breast size has increased. Great sex drive, no mood swings, normal periods and no babies yet! I'd highly recommend this pill!"	10	March 8, 2015	22	42
38,759	Contrave	obesity	"I am 21 years old, have struggled with my weight my entire life and have never been able to lose weight until now. For context I have PCOS and virtually no metabolism so even when I was an athlete, eating well and working out up to 4 hours a day, I was still heavy. When I started Contrave I weighed 210lbs, it has been around 4 months and I am down to 184lbs. For the first time it feels like I am getting result with the same things I'd been doing for years, I didn't change the way I eat I just ate slightly less, and keep a relatively moderate exercise schedule and the weight practically melted off. The only side effect I had was cotton mouth but hey, good way to drink more water, and even that went away once I was up to 4 pills a day."	10	October 26, 2017	19	149
164,953	Phentermine / topiramate	weight loss	"So my husband always had thyroid problems and it just seemed that he kept gaining weight so Dr started him on Qsymia 3.75mg/23mg on 11/19/2015 at 344 lbs. Yesterday 12/17/2015 we had a follow up with the Dr. and he had lost 40 lbs so proud of him he followed the doctors order not eating processed food no sugar or salt he did between 15-30 minutes on the elliptical every morning before work and was drinking 3-4 gallons of water a day he had very little dry mouth and used the restroom about every 10 minutes.. Now he will be starting on the 7.5mg/46mg. Dr. would like for him to lose about 100 lbs more. I will check in and follow up in a month with his progress. Love this medicine for him just a little too pricey."	10	December 18, 2015	53	138
75,266	Vistaril	anxiety	"Have been on Xanax since I lost my brother. I was thirty-nine. It helped with grieving, especially while working. Through the years I've been prescribed Xanax for sleeping .25. Through the years I've developed Fibromyalsia which one symtom is sound, refreshing sleep. After consulting specialists and pain mgt, the decision was use Xanax along with Prozac to get to sleep and stay asleep. Now , after I moved I went to a new dr who refuses to prescribe Xanax. He used the term I am too "old" to keep taking Xanax. Worked fine for many years, now he is changing my mode of life. Today he prescribed vistaril. Will see tonight if I can sleep. He initially cut the Xanax I was using by 2/3. I was prescribed take 3 -.25 mg at bedtime. Hope it works!"	5	January 27, 2016	23	137
182,743	Cymbalta	chronic pain	"After 6 years, I finally tried to talk to my doctor about side effects her reply was that there was nothing wrong with the medications, I complained to much. I started taking myself off of some of them myself. Fortunately, maybe, she had a family problem that she took leave to deal with. By this time, I had taken myself off of 70% of opiate pain killers. I told the doctor that I wanted to stop the Cymbalta. His response was no problem. I was taking two 30mg, his instruction was stop taking one for a week then stop the other. Five days later I was calling saying that was going to work. I was then prescribed two 20 mg and started doing what I found on the internet. A month later, things were better but I swing back and forth with issues come and go. The doctor still says they haven't had issues with other patients. Maybe the doctors don't talk to their patients? They definitely don't read anything about the drugs that they prescribe."	4	February 7, 2017	25	176
59,948	NuvaRing	birth control	"I was having issues with PMS before I began using it and at first I thought it was helping with that. But as time went on I started feeling sad and depressed and anxious. It got really bad. I was going through a lot emotionally in my life...a separation, eventually a new relationship. These feelings were starting to effect my relationships and work. After my period I had a 6 day weeping fit, for no reason. My therapist thought maybe I had PMDD. So I went to my Doc and told him what I was going thru. He told me to stop using the ring and give my body a break. Within hours of taking it out I started feeling better. I'm not sure if it was from the ring or PMDD. I am now taking Prozac for PMDD and feel great!"	1	May 22, 2015	2	142
145,128	Etonogestrel	birth control	"My body rejected Mirena after a year, so my second option was Nexplanon. I loved that was inserted fast and without pain. No painful periods, just spotting every 2 or 3 months. The bad side: weight gain. This is driving me crazy! Since March 2015 I have gained almost 25 pounds!!!! I'm 5'1, I weighted 127 and was size 4. Now, October 2015, I weight 150 and I'm size 10!!!! No matter how many diets or pills I tried, I keep gaining more weight. I love not having heavy period or worrying about getting pregnant, but this "weight gaining" is scaring me because seems non stop. Thinking about getting it remove, I think the perfect birth control doesn't exist."	3	October 25, 2015	5	119
114,835	Diazepam	muscle spasm	"I was put on Valium 5 mg. ( generic Diazepam) twice daily for 2 reasons. Severe muscle spasms, and anxiety. It works well for sleeping, and I do not wake up feeling hung over like I was on Robaxin. I am a Nurse's Aide and Valium can be highly addictive, so I only take it as needed when spasms and anxiety are bad."	10	December 3, 2017	0	63
25,317	Flector Patch	pain	"I have upper neck pain and middle back pain from an auto accident. By stretching the patch with help from my husband to put it on it stays put all 12 hours covering both spots of pain. I work at a computer for most of my working days without the patch my neck is aching very badly by the end of the day, so putting it on before work prevents the pain at the end of the day. My doctor advised me to use it as a preventative and it does do the job."	8	March 22, 2010	19	94
136,153	Acamprosate	alcohol dependence	"Drank for thirty years, lost everything, struggled with benders for past 2 years after rehab, no hope. 3 months post Campral. 333mg per day. The only time I think about taking a drink is when I am thinking that I am not thinking of taking a drink. Truly feel it has had an anti-depressant effect for me. Sleep great and the only side effect is an occassional dizziness. Tell everyone you know struggling."	10	November 12, 2009	80	73
82,049	Liraglutide	diabetes, type 2	"I'm one week in with victoza and my appetite has decreased significantly, having gastroenteritis symptoms on an evening and really bad flatulence! Am eating small meals of bland food to compensate, started on 0.6 dose and will increase in a couple of days to 1.2. Good news am losing weight! No sugar cravings! Will keep you all posted on how it progresses"	7	July 12, 2016	61	62
127,007	Metoclopramide	gerd	"This medication worked fine to reduce pain in chest associated with gerd. However, after about a month taking the medication up to three times a day, I was nearly put on anti depressants. As I was taking the medication I noticed an increase in restlessness, general anxiety and finally insomnia. This was incredibly hard for me to deal with as I'm generally a happy, positive person. I could not understand what was causing the anxiety and I became very low. I was at my wits end when I realised that the time frame of the anxiety I was suffering and my taking the maxolon matched up. One day without the maxolon and I felt much better, more like my own self. I slept better and was more relaxed. This medication can cause serious side effects!"	1	January 10, 2016	4	135
134,971	Dapsone	acne	"I've fought cystic acne since I was 11yrs. old. My face,back,chest,neck and inner thighs. This medicine was no more helpful than the million other topical meds I've used. The commercials I see for acne products just kill me on T.V. They show somone with one little pimple usually crying about how devastated they are about their skin. Show someone like me and others with REAL problem acne! I'm 50 years old and still fighting it. I have taken every oral med on the market, used every soap and cream known to man with minimal results."	2	July 22, 2015	19	95
23,715	Chlorzoxazone	muscle spasm	"I take this drug as I have 2 blown discs at L5-S1 (1991) and L3-L4 2002. This drug works wonders for me. I don't take them as prescribed as it is prescribed on a daily basis. I take them when I have minor sciatica. I get the 500mg generic which is cheap. I take maybe 1 and I'm good. These pills work as they are supposed to."	10	June 30, 2009	49	67
124,173	Skyla	birth control	"Hey ladies hoping I'll help someone out there that's a worry wart like myself! I got skyla implanted yesterday and so far so good! I was on the second day of my period during insertion but as soon as it was placed I've had almost no bleeding! Slight cramps here and there but nothing crazy. Insertion hurt like a mother but it's bearable. (19 w/o kids)"	10	April 30, 2016	3	66
133,831	Restasis	keratoconjunctivitis sicca	"Yes, it burns. Get over it. This is the only medication that's an actual SOLUTION, and not just a bandaid on the problem like lubricants. You will suffer for a month, get used to it because it's worth it. Restasis works, if you'd rather complain and not find a solution than go through a month uncomfortable I am speechless. You can not use inflammatory eye drops, it negates restasis. Be prepared for no makeup, and to look bloodshot for a bit. After a cpl months I'm loving the effect Restasis has had on my eyes. Pro-tip: Stick vials in the fridge, when you put a couple drops in each eye place the topper back on. ONE vial will last 3-4 days, that's putting 2 drops in each eye 2x a day. Recommended is 2 vials a day, bullshit."	10	November 26, 2016	36	138
189,331	Oxycodone	chronic pain	"Taking this medication as prescribed gives back quality of life with in days of first use. The least you take ,the more effective in pain reduction. For anybody using any opiate for recreational use has no idea what the complications ahead in time. Not only losing everyday enjoyment. BUT revolve around becoming physically dependent (dope sick) on medication day in day out . Trust me you don't need the extra stress, NO body that takes this medication prescribed by a doctor, wants to suffer not only from chronic pain but then physically/mental stress that comes with opiate use . I do not work in the medical field , this is all from personal experience. Hope this information helps out in anyway ! CREDAD"	9	November 2, 2013	128	123
149,794	Mirena	0</span> users found this comment helpful.	"I'm 32 with 2 kids and my options on birth control are very slim due to a clotting disorder. I got Mirena put in a few days ago and the pain wasn't too bad. I was able to go to class and pick up my kids after without any problems. (I must say though people, if you just had a baby within the last 6-9 mo and you're losing hair, it may be due to the pregnancy believe it or not. A lot of women lose hair months after having a baby and may want to take that into consideration). None the less, I had it put in while on my cycle. Very little spotting but still very nervous to see what lies ahead after reading ALL of the reviews I can possibly read. I'll give it 6 months, but I also don't plan on having it in for any longer than a year."	8	September 17, 2011	0	154
112,746	Exforge	high blood pressure	"I been on hypertension meds for 30 years . First I was on irbesartian didn't do a thing for me. Then metoprolol gave me chest pains to the point wondering if I should dial 911. Been on exforge for 7 months worked like a charm and not one single side effects."	10	June 19, 2017	2	51
102,157	Morphine / naltrexone	pain	"I found this drug very useful. I suffered a severe motorcycle accident and was formerly taking Oxycontin 40mg 2/day. My doctor switched me to Embeda 50mg/2mg twice a day and I have had far better pain control and less loss of concentration. My doctor told me to take an Excedrin (the kind with caffeine) and a Benadryl if the side effects were noticeable. That completely eliminated the drowsiness and the itchy sensation."	8	November 30, 2009	23	72
47,845	Adapalene	acne	"I'm 16, and I had really bad acne on my cheeks especially, the first couple of nights of using the cream made my skin pretty dry and flakey. The first thing I noticed with the cream is it got rid of all my pus filled pimples straight away. It took a while maybe 2 months, but by the my acne had cleared up so much! There were a lot of red marks left behind but that's alright because they're not overly noticeable and they will fade away with time. For anyone that is suffering with acne, just go see a gp or a dermatologist, overcome the fear and the embarrassment of acne because the results are so satisfying."	10	July 9, 2015	37	118
231,764	Trazodone	anxiety	"Have been on this medication for approx. 4.5 months. Was experiencing panic attacks, high anxiety, insomnia, depression, and peri menopausal mood swings to the point it was interfering with work. My dr. started me on 50mg and currently on 150mg per night. Initially, I would fall asleep half hour to an hour after taking this medication and sleep soundly for 9 - 11 hrs, Now, it takes up to 2 hours to fall asleep and I get 6 - 8 hours a night. Panic attacks stopped, anxiety minimal, mood swings occasionally out of control, depression no change. Occassional burning feeling in stomach lately. Feel the need for a review and additional assist with depression."	8	November 15, 2013	85	114
105,928	Atomoxetine	adhd	"This medication was not a good match for me. I was dizzy, nauseous and sleepy. I had to move very slowly in order not to make side effects worse. I only took one 45mg dose. I was given a verbal list of possible side effects from the pharmacist. I tried to keep an open mind as everyone may not experience negative side effects but in this case I did. I am an adult with ADD so I was prescribed this to help symptoms of inattention. The side effects lasted 24 hrs."	1	July 31, 2013	41	91
141,603	Escitalopram	anxiety	"I was prescribed 10mg for 2 weeks, then up to 20mg. Originally prescribed for anxiety, I also suffered from severe depression. Within 3 weeks, I could see an improvement. My crying stopped, things were looking better! Been on for 2/3 months now, and I feel amazing! Back to my old self. I love this medication!"	10	February 23, 2013	62	55
34,989	Fosamax	osteoporosis	"MD prescribed Fosamax. Took first dose and two day later woke up with a severe headache, boating, gas and terrible nausea. By the time I got home from work I had severe back pain, joint pain and headache. The boating was almost intolerable. The next day, nausea was worse and the headache continued with no relief even after OTC pain med. I will take Calcium and Vitamin D instead."	1	June 10, 2015	137	69
35,296	Levofloxacin	bronchitis	"Took this last year for my first bout with pneumonia, I felt like I was on deaths door, cleared it up in 5 days. Now back 10 months later with bronchitis, not nearly as bad as pneumonia but getting ready for a 7 day hiking trip in Maine, asked Dr for this again, 2 days later I feel 90% better. I love this medicine."	10	May 25, 2012	66	64
20,195	Macrobid	urinary tract infection	"Macrobid has to be the worse medication I have ever took in my life. It should be banned. I got an extreme allergic reaction that lasted at least 1 month. I was put on prednisone and Zyrtec to stop my body from swelling. I had red marks and rashes throughout my body even while on prednisone and Zyrtec after using marcrobid. Initially I placed on marcrobid for a uti. I took all 14 prescribed pills. One week after finishing the macrobid I experienced extreme swelling throughout my body. I feel as if my body still never recovered from the reaction years later. I recommend cipro over macrobid it is dangerous. !!!!!!! And should be banned !!!!"	1	June 25, 2015	22	116
100,355	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"Although Apri was very effective in doing its main job, preventing pregnancy, the side effects were very bad. I had perfectly clear skin prior to going on Apri, and about a month after starting I started having very severe break outs. I had noticeable mood swings that were not present before going on Apri. After being on Apri for 5 months, I have now switched to Sprintec which is a pill with a higher dose of estrogen. After being on Sprintec for a month I have noticed my skin clearing slightly and no crying spells before my period. Works better for me and would recommend it over Apri!"	5	March 29, 2014	10	108
189,397	Oxycodone	chronic pain	"I hope your pain is managed as best as it can be! I'm in the UK and and am prescribed both OxyContin (sustained release) and Oxynorm which is a fast acting version of oxycodone. I have degenerative disc disease in my lumbar spine and am listed for surgery in early October 2012. This medicine takes the edge of my pain. "	7	August 28, 2012	72	61
130,025	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I had unprotected sex without realising it was the day that I was ovulating and took the pill within 17 hours. I experienced horrible stomach cramps, nausea and lower back pain but no period for 8 days and started to get really worried! I was convinced I was pregnant and kept looking at forums for information on pregnancy symptoms and implementation bleeding. Luckily on the 9th day I was very relieved to see I had started my period and I was having sleepless nights for nothing. It's an excruciatingly long wait but it's worth it so just hang in there. It definitely works, it may just take a while!"	10	January 14, 2015	106	109
221,887	Fluconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I took one pill when I went to bed, the next morning and days later I have a red patch on my cheek. First it burned and itched now it looks like I am a burn victim. I have taken this medication before but never again. I am just hoping this heals soon."	1	August 16, 2017	7	53
164,736	Phentermine / topiramate	weight loss	"I started this medication May 18 and I'm not lying from one day to the next I had dropped 6 lbs I had even eaten 3 meals that day I thought it was really weird and impossible but I work in a Dr office and I weighed myself on 3 different scales and it was right. I have been taking the medication for 10 days now and I'm down 14 lbs I'm eating a lot less than I normally would and exercising which I didn't at all before and I'm very happy with the results! These pills are awesome! And so affordable! I pay $13 a month after insurance :)"	9	May 28, 2017	11	110
9,988	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"I used Lo Loestrin Fe for about 8 months. I consistently got spotting every 2nd week and felt sluggish with little sex drive. I did not gain any weight but I would occasionally have headaches. The spotting was extremely irritating and sometimes I would not have a period at all, which in a way is nice but is also concerning when you are relying on it to tell you whether or not you are pregnant. Last month I went up a level to the regular Loestrin and I absolutely love it. I have had no problems on it whatsoever: no spotting, no exhaustion, no headaches and my sex drive is back. And now I can time when my period is coming as it is far more regular than it has been previously."	7	June 7, 2012	11	132
226,366	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I had mine for almost 2 years. I didn't bleed at all the first 2 months. And than once I started to have a period it would last for almost a month and than I wouldn't have one or two months after that. I went for a check up and my doctor put me on a low dose of birth control pills and told me not to take the placebo (last week of the pills) and see if that helps. I did that for about 6 months no change what so ever it just got worse. Once I hit 3 months of none stop spotting and bad mood swings I decided that it was time to get it removed. I had it removed and got the depo shot in the same day. The doctors said that we have to give it 3 more months for my body to adjust. I just want to have a normal period again!!"	2	August 10, 2015	0	158
1,360	Sumatriptan	migraine	"Those injections for my headaches that the doctor gave me are amazing! I wake up with my headache a lot so I can't even stop them before they start, and like this morning, they're usually paired with nausea and I end up throwing up. This injection is awesome though! Quick relief without having to make a trip to the ER. I usually get Toradol shots at the hospital that make the headache disappear within twenty minutes of so. The initial injection of the Sumavel hurt a little and caught me off guard, but it felt like a bee sting, it just hurt for a second and then it was over. It bled a little bit, and about a minute after, my head started to feel heavy and I felt a little dizzy. I went to sleep, woke up and feel better. "	9	April 12, 2012	7	142
231,857	Trazodone	ibromyalgia	"I started taking Trazodone in combination with Seroquel about a year ago for chronic insomnia. I had become addicted to hypnotic sleep aids and needed to change medicines. A dosage of 200mg in conjunction with 150mg of Seroquel enables me to get uninterrupted sleep. I would like to get off of this medicine eventually, but haven't found anything that works as well."	10	January 4, 2013	27	62
230,100	Glipizide	diabetes, type 2	"Type 2. Active mom, 47, work, dance, sing, travel. 1000mg metformin twice a day, readings with Tradjenta between 140-230. Another doctor recommended yesterday to try Glipizide for 30 days, this morning a surprising 104. Feeling well."	9	April 5, 2015	46	36
179,844	Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide	acne	"I got epiduo the summer of 7th grade bc my acne was horrible and nothing seemed to clear it up. I went to the dermatologist and he gave me epiduo and a facial wash. by the time summer was over, I had very clear skin. although it took a while to kick in, as long as you are consistent with it every night you will see results. I also had to use a night cream bc it made my face dry. but I just used an over the counter one and it worked just fine."	10	July 21, 2015	14	95
145,952	Suboxone	opiate dependence	"I broke my ankle and was on 50 perks a week + 60 tabs of 5mg Oxy for breakthrough pain for the better part of 5 months. I was cut off cold turkey and given tramadol. This tramadol made me feel worse since I was already on a SSRI for 4+years. If it was not for suboxone 4/1mg a day I'd probably be dead. This med works. But you also need the will power to want to quit. Happily oxy free 3 months going. This med is a lifesaver. Just make sure you get the proper dose for your needs/habits. Otherwise you will feel its a waste of time."	8	June 15, 2017	18	109
210,668	Mirtazapine	depression	"This medication made me soo tired. I would wake up at normal time, eat and then sleep. This process just kept repeating. I couldn't function and had to stop after 1 week. The effect wore off after a day."	1	July 5, 2017	7	39
146,724	Alprazolam	panic disorde	"This is the best to knock a panic attack flat on its arse. I been taking 0.5mg daily for 6 months and I also take them when I fly. I could literally walk on the wing and not care. Don't take with alcohol though..I made the mistake of popping one of these then drank 4 or 5 martinis. I made a fool of myself and swung from a coworkers chandelier at a party and pulled it out of the ceiling. Everyone was cheering me on so I felt like a bru. The more I drank the stupider I became. At the end of the night I climbed a street pole and tried to punch out the light telling people it was a UFO. They work well, but do not drink on them"	10	November 25, 2017	3	132
67,524	Lacosamide	seizures	"This has helped control my complex partial seizures in combination with Neurontin, which I have been on since 1994. I have been on Vimpat for about 17 months now and it causes short/long term memory problems. I can't be on high doses of this. Sometimes I will be in mid-sentence and have to stop talking just trying to get the word(s) off the tip of my tongue. It also causes sleep problems and decreased appetite as well."	8	May 15, 2012	60	77
6,151	Minastrin 24 Fe	birth control	"I have been on this pill for about 7 months, and the only side effect I've experienced is that I no longer get my period at all. I've been to my doctor who says that this is completely normal. The reason I started taking Minastrin is because I had very severe period cramps that often caused me to throw up and pass out, and since I've stopped getting my period, obviously this problem has been solved."	10	August 6, 2015	14	76
66,051	Propranolol	migraine prevention	"I found immense relief with Inderal, on just 10mg every morning and night....it was like a miracle as preventative and I also have found it dulls a migraine if one happens to break through, by taking an extra one. I had been waking up with a bad headache/migraine every day, which lasted all day. Codeine was my only vague relief in mega doses. My only complaint is that since commencing Inderal I have gained 10kg and no dieting seems to help! All this in only 12 months. The other side effects have been an increase to my allergy intolerance to certain foods ie chocolate and a heightened problem with low blood sugar. So, the doctor has just commenced me on Topamax instead 25mg every morning and night. Will report how this compares!"	7	May 29, 2014	55	132
157,426	Guaifenesin	ibromyalgia	"I agree it probably doesn't work for the reasons set forth by St.Amand, but it did work for me (complying with the salicylate ban) in the timescales he finds, as follows: 3 days of nothing Then 2.5 days of feeling great Then 7 months of feeling worse than ever Then roughly 2 years of feeling much much better, but eventually it tailed off to nothing. Still the only effective FMS/CFS medicine I've tried except for LDN."	6	October 18, 2015	20	76
51,079	Azithromycin	chlamydia infection	"Literally one hour into taking this pill and I am in bed laying fetal position almost crying from how bad my stomach cramps are. Just waiting for this to get worse."	7	August 16, 2016	1	31
15,393	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I took this pill for a year and 9 months as I was about to get married. do NOT take this drug. I have never had so many health problems in my life until this drug was brought into my life I gained 30lbs. I am very health conscious. I've always been no heavier than 147LBS. I'm a 5'5 dense athletic build.. I lift weights, run, eat very little to no meat. I eat a gluten free diary free pretty much vegan diet. I have NEVER been over weight I don't have any pre-existing conditions or anything like that. It gave me acne, HORRIFIC mood swings. Bottom line, I've been off of it, since 9/16. I had my period the month after, it skipped 3 months and now I have a period that I've been bleeding w/ huge blood clots for 3 weeks. You have been warned."	1	March 5, 2017	13	147
144,709	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I've had in in almost three months now. I do recommend this due to the fact that I had a waaaay lighter period the first time around and haven't had it since. It is super easy to get it in, though the numbing shot thing did sting a tiny, not much more than getting your ears pierced. Once the numbing kicked in, I didn't feel when the rod was inserted into my arm. Most of the time, I forget the rod is even there due to how small and painless it is in my arm. The only thing I would warn you about is the side effects though. Please read into what they are so you can see when they show up. Many are close to the same as the symptoms as pregnancy."	9	February 11, 2016	1	133
69,454	Buprenorphine	chronic pain	"This medication is hard to open. Almost impossible. It doesn't last 12 hours. I am still in pain. I am on low dose and I take twice a day. I have had no relief. Last week went through two injections to my hips and lower back. I have been dealing with my lower back since 06 due to a car accident. I've had two back surgeries. I have been on all kinds of pain medication. I don't know what to do. I don't like how the medication makes me feel. It's too expensive even with insurance. There is no way I can afford this medication. Without the coupon I would of paid $120.00. I got to my pain doctor on Tuesday. I am hoping that I am taken off this and put on something else. I would not recommend this medication to anyone. Not happy at all."	1	August 1, 2016	19	147
160,693	Buspirone	anxiety	"At first I didn't think Buspar would help me since I have always relied on antidepressants for my mostly manageable anxiety with a very occasional Klonopin. But this past year I was diagnosed with bipolar and have been advised that SSRIs could trigger manic symptoms so I am on mood stabilizers but they do not help my ever increasing anxiety. It has gotten so bad I rarely leave the house and can't work. When I started Buspar at 7.5 Mg 2x/day it made me more anxious and all I did was cry for a week but I was encouraged to keep taking it and it would get better and it has! My quality of life is soo much better, I feel normal again. I do get dizzy after my morning dose and need to sit or lay down though for maybe a half hour to an hour."	9	October 9, 2012	91	147
214,100	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Was on strong antibiotic, purchased this because it was on sale. First mistake. Applied it at 10pm...second mistake. Went to sleep after a bit and was awakened by intense burning and swelling at 2 am. Thought something was terribly wrong. "Too hot, hot damn, call the police and the fireman". Read these reviews, calmed down. Took zyrtec, about hour and half later the burning is abating some.I may live but will never use this product again."	4	May 26, 2016	5	76
26,113	Sprintec	birth control	"I love sprintec. I broke out pretty bad before taking it and now I rarely get a pimple. The first month was tough, probably because my body was adjusting because I had mirena iud inserted for the previous 5 years. During the first month I had very bad headaches vey frequently but that month was worth it because now I feel great and have no side effects."	9	January 22, 2017	4	67
125,209	Dulcolax	constipation	"I tend to suffer regular bouts of constipation and have found that Miralax and other powder-based laxatives have had little effect. I decided to give Dulcolax a shot while on a trip as it was very uncomfortable to be so bloated while doing some strenuous activities. I took three tablets (I'm 6'5" 250 lbs and usually take max dose) on Friday at 7PM. Between HORRIBLE cramps, chills, cold sweets, weakness, and constant runs, I felt like I had taken the pill-form of food poisoning. It is now Monday at 11 AM and I am still unable to eat anything without it going straight through me. This is not worth it, and Dulcolax should not be advising people to EVER take three of these. Awful experience."	3	August 1, 2016	17	125
177,834	Duloxetine	ibromyalgia	"I have been taking Cymbalta for 3 days. I have had nausea and drop in appetite. I experienced sleeplessness on my 3rd night and hot flashes. I have found that taking it in the morning is better for me. This is my second round of taking Cymbalta."	5	June 3, 2013	45	47
197,948	Metoprolol	supraventricular tachycardia	"I started taking 50mg and it worked well for about 6 months. Then my flutters started again from my SVT and rapid heart rate. I was switched to 100mg once a day. This med caused me to be quite tired/fatigued. In the beginning I was also dizzy but that eventually went away almost completely. The sleepiness has not gone away but it's manageable. The good it does for my heart outweighs the side effects for me."	8	January 25, 2016	26	76
164,800	Phentermine / topiramate	weight loss	"I had both knees replaced this year, one January and one in February. I weighed 300lbs in January and 312 in February and climbing. I rehabbed my knees, went back to work and still gained weight, up to 320! Went to my Dr after researching online the best diet pill. She was very reluctant to give me any diet pill. But did agree I needed something, so prescribed Qsymia. My insurance denied it until I first tried Phentermine. I took that for about 6 weeks lost 20 lbs, then my insurance let me take Qsymia. I've been on it for about 2 1/2 months. Between both pills I'm down 70lbs! I have changed how I eat totally though. I gave up diet coke, I only eat non processed fresh foods that I make, with the exception of lunches at work, low cal frozen m"	10	December 3, 2016	57	144
88,395	Adderall	adhd	"I have had problems my whole life with school, holding down jobs, depression and alcoholism. Adderall has changed my life. I am 43 and I finally have the courage to pursue the career I didn't think I would be able to do before. I also take Prozac. The combination does make me a little dizzy and I do sweat a lot more, but the miracle of being able to function on a daily basis and concentrate out way the side effects."	9	August 30, 2011	17	81
100,268	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"Did what birth control is suppose to do , caused frequent crying spells around my period time for no reason at all.. The cramps were horrible causing vomiting which never happened.. Overall it does the main job, prevent pregnancy"	7	August 19, 2015	2	39
140,957	Escitalopram	anxiety	"I had suffered debilitating anxiety and depression for 4 years prior to going on this drug. My brain would not shut up. I would suffer just sitting there as my brain made me hyper aware of my own thoughts, feelings and anxiety. My head was a noisy mess. I couldn't relax. I was regularly very stressed for no reason. I would think about things that bothered me often. My relationships suffered. This drug made my mind silent. This drug gave me my life back. It made me better. It took some time to work (about 8 weeks) but when it did it was amazing. The thing is when your sick like this you feel hopeless. It feels like nothing at all can make you better: that you are doomed. This drug can make you normal again!"	10	March 1, 2016	51	136
1,775	Zolmitriptan	migraine	"Zomig is effective, though I occasionally require a second dose. After taking Zomig, I experience stiffness and achiness throughout my body. Warm water feels very hot on my hands and if I drink tea, it has to be barely warm or it feels like it is burning my mouth. Sometimes after several days of migraines treated with Zomig, I am so sore all over that I have trouble walking or doing anything physical. I have fibromyalgia and it seems like Zomig makes it worse- more painful."	8	May 25, 2013	6	86
158,583	Methylphenidate	depression	"I have ADD and depression. After several changes in medications the Psychiatrist decided to try the Methylphenidate and I have not felt this good in years! I am organized, can concentrate and follow through on one thing at a time, have had no problem with my Blood Pressure at all. It is the same as it was before I started this medication, all mt Blood Work has been normal every time! I no longer have to take anything to help me sleep! I no longer have a billion things racing in my head, like you need to do this and that and never following through on anything! I used to do crafts, such as sew, crochet, work in the yard, etc. I can finally do that again! Before I was sleeping a lot in the afternoon so then I'd have hard time sleeping at night, but no more!"	10	April 11, 2013	125	148
121,316	Venlafaxine	postpartum depression	"after the birth of my second child and moving states away due to husbands job change I had HORRIBLE anxiety, what I thought was ONLY anxiety. I wouldn't leave the house for weeks on end. Finally 6 months later my husband and I agreed that I needed to seek help, being on medication was not something that I wanted, but something that I may need. At my first appointment I was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety. I was started in 37.5mg of Effexor and .5mg Klonopin! I'll admit! The first week ish, was hell, as it should be... For anyone to take a new medication to treat this type of issue its going to be tough. After those couple weeks I noticed a good change. Then it leveled out and I now take 75mg, this medication Is working so well!"	9	May 14, 2016	10	141
84,661	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I've been on this pill for roughly 6-7 months now and at first everything was going great. the past month or so however, I've had the most horrible anxiety, panic attacks, and irritability ever. Even more recently I've had nausea to the point where I'm throwing up periodically through the night. My anxiety was so bad I was having so many negative thoughts and didn't have the motivation to do much anymore. I couldn't come up with any other explanation until I thought about my birth control. I'm stopping immediately and will be seeing my doctor soon to switch pills hopefully!"	1	June 27, 2016	1	101
231,843	Trazodone	insomnia	"Started this med about 1.5 wks ago. I don't have trouble going to sleep, but wake often through the night from bad/disturbing dreams. Then my mind started to race and I can't turn off- sometimes for hours. I would also wake in the morning with the veil of the most recent bad dream in my head and feeling exhausted. Trazodone helps my mind rest. I still wake 2 or 3 times a night, and I am still doing some dreaming, but don't wake crying or upset and can go back to sleep quickly. I always have been thirsty through the night and still wake and drink water- I don't think the medicine is making this worse. Is a bit harder to get going in the morning, but not enough to negate the positives. I also take 60mg Cymbalta every day for many yrs now."	8	March 27, 2013	36	144
133,168	Tri-Sprintec	acne	"So far, I've taken this pill for a few days...I've taken six pills and every night, I notice my face getting a little bit clearer. Even my acne scars seem to be going away! I've had acne since I was 8, and I'm 18 now, so I'm very excited to notice the difference! I have been having a lot of nausea, and I even had to call into work because I woke up one morning and started dry heaving....I thought I must have caught a stomach bug, but now I'm pretty sure it was the pills. The nausea is starting to go away, and I am able to eat again."	8	January 2, 2013	10	110
165,010	Phentermine / topiramate	weight loss	"I started taking Qsymia in the end of November. It's now nearing the end of May and I've lost just shy of 40 lbs. I've been watching my diet and also incorporating moderate amounts of exercise. I have hypothyroidism and was unable to lose weight using any other method alone. This medication has been a life saver! I no longer have to take blood pressure meds and will likely be stepping down the dosage of my thyroid meds soon due to lower body weight. I still want to lose another 30-40 lbs. to be at a healthy weight. My rate of weight loss has been steady...not too slow but not too rapid, either. I can't say enough about it."	10	May 25, 2015	71	119
217,445	Clarithromycin	sinusitis	"Was prescribed this for URI/Sinus infection. Took a total of 2.5 days then experienced extreme anxiety but not the 'heart pounding out of your chest, can't breathe, think I'm going to die' kind of anxiety, but the I'M LOSING MY MIND, CAN'T TELL REALITY FROM REALITY, WANT TO CURL UP IN CORNER & DIE kind of anxiety. Went to ER, given shot to calm me down. TERRIBLE medicine, side effect, you couldn't pay me to take again."	1	October 10, 2015	19	77
6,496	Wellbutrin XL	depression	"I took wellbutrin to help with motivation and energy, which were major sources of my depression. The first two weeks were absolutely terrible. The only side effect I had was night sweating, and it was so bad that I got no sleep every night. I would fall asleep and wake up covered in so much sweat there would be pools of water on my chest. Had to wear clothes from head to toe and sleep on a towel. After that it worked fine. However, it didn't really help with the motivation. It gave me more energy, but didn't allow me to use it for anything. That ended up increasing my anxiety. However during this period I did not experience a single side effect other than occasional chest pain which was probably from the anxiety/stress anyways."	7	September 21, 2017	10	135
220,823	Loestrin 24 Fe	4</span> users found this comment helpful.	"I am 31 and this is the first birth contorl I have ever used. I have had no bad side effects from this other than really bad acne. I never had any issues with acne until now so it has to be the pill. I am going to change to another at my next OBGYN appointment. I just hope the other pills that help acne don't give me any of the other horrible side effects I have read about on here."	6	July 28, 2010	4	81
214,592	Liothyronine	underactive thyroid	"I have gained 20 pounds in the last 2 months, feel really hungry all the time, am having a hard time breathing for about a month now. I do not know if the breathing is from the medication, air, or allergies. My thyroid is under control though."	6	September 9, 2012	27	47
154,985	Metronidazole	bacterial infection	"I was prescribed this for an unspecified vaginal bacterial infection. First day of treatment stopped my symptoms completely. (Vaginal irritation, constantly full bladder feeling, and achy, uncomfortable feeling in my uterus) Relief lasted about two days before they reappeared with severe and increasing pelvic pain and pressure, unbelievable exhaustion, nausea, and a horrible feeling of being off and disconnected. I am exhausted, but wake up in the middle of the night and can't sleep. The pain and pressure in my pelvis is unrelenting, and nothing helps whatsoever. I feel absolutely awful. It's the only thing I can focus on. Until I read the side affects and realized the drug is doing this, I was terrified that something was seriously wrong."	3	November 7, 2016	15	120
23,099	Apremilast	psoriatic arthritis	"I have both plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and this has helped BOTH immensely. I had no idea it was also used for psoriasis, but I currently have only about 4 lesions on my whole body, NONE on my scalp, in my ears or skin folds (this is AMAZING). For PsA, I was only diagnosed with that about a year ago (I thought I had Osteoarthritis until the surgeon told me the operation would be riskier because of PsA!). I immediately went to a rheumatologist & started meds. Cancelled surgery and I'm doing pretty well. Not entirely pain free, but HUGELY improved! Insurance originally approved the med but is now questioning it. Waiting for a ruling."	9	January 19, 2015	55	116
223,386	Cetirizine	allergic rhinitis	"This is the only medication that has worked for me so far (besides Benadryl), but it gives me horrible dry mouth and eyes after using it for a few days, and if I take it for longer than that my tongue starts to hurt because of the dryness. I would give it a 10 if it weren't for those symptoms."	7	September 5, 2011	15	60
33,513	Microgestin Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"Yes it is effective as a birth control contraceptive. The side effects I have had loss of sex drive, moodiness, weight gain and an irregular menstrual cycle. I stopped taking that pack of pills the end of January 2014 as of now I have yet to have a menstrual cycle. Something is right."	4	March 12, 2014	16	53
227,991	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I recently got Implanon put in and I could not love it more. I've never been on birth control before but this one is amazing. I never had bad periods before but I was just a moody person. Since getting Implanon I've been in a much better mood. It was painless and left hardly any bruising. It was free for me and I couldn't be happier. I haven't gained weight, which I was hoping I would. I'm thinking of when I get it taken out getting I'll have another put in. It is so nice not having to worry anymore. I suggest this birth control to everyone just give it a try! They say it looks scary getting put in but I simply turned my head, and it went by so fast. Implanon is my miracle drug, my sex drive has INCREASED and I'm happy."	10	November 14, 2010	14	145
54,045	Ritalin	adhd	"I would have to say wow! It helped me focus during school. I used to be an average student, now I have straight A's. and I don't have a problem getting anything done"	9	February 3, 2015	40	33
168,218	Rizatriptan	migraine	"I live in the UK so I get Maxalt free on NHS. I suffer from migraines a lot, and before I started taking Maxalt I would get minimum of 4 migraines a month sometimes more. These would last a whole 7 days with the first 24 hrs being hell! Its hard to explain to non-sufferers how painful these are. All of you will know what I am on about. Couldn't believe how amazing Maxalt was, didn't even reach the painful stage but it was totally gone. Works every time straight away for me. I take it along with codeine also prescribed. Tiny side effect, cramps in tummy but goes away within 30 mins. Worth it though!"	10	January 20, 2012	15	116
90,538	Docosanol	herpes simplex	"Did not work in reducing anything but the pain. Sore remained to get bigger and bigger, regardless of how many time I wash my hands and apply cleanly. Try garlic and apple cider vinegar. Cost less and works so much better than this stuff"	1	December 11, 2015	4	44
181,135	Amoxapine	depression	" I have IBS with insomnia, 50 mg resolve my sleep problem and that of another other 57 patients , my IBS-d improved 80% with the same medication. Safe and life saving . Have taken for 7 years"	9	December 29, 2015	2	38
118,636	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"I have been on gianvi for about 4 years. I was previously talking Lo Estrin but it made me really depressed and I never had a period. As soon as I switched I felt a lot better and I get a mild period the same time every month. It also really cleared my face up I get almost no breakouts and also didn’t experience weight gain but everyone is different. I did recently get switched to the Nikki version of the pill and it was TERRIBLE. I got lumps in my breast had horrible migraines and also experienced multiple hot flashes throughout the day. I finally got gianvi back and almost immediately this side affects went away. If you are on a brand of pill that works for you don’t let them switch you just make them order it or find a new pharmacy"	9	November 30, 2017	0	144
221,315	Dextromethorphan	cough	"I came to appreciate dextromethorphan on the 4th night of a bout with bronchitis. While I did need to "expectorate" all that horrible, infected, green stuff, I needed some uninterrupted SLEEP even more. The dextromethorphan kept my hacking quiet long enough to do so."	8	September 28, 2017	0	44
10,552	Spironolactone	alopecia	"I have been taking 25 mg for 3 months due to the effects of PCOS. I have been suffering an initial shed that seems to be slowing down but at this point my hair looks quite a bit worse than before. Hopefully this will just take my body some time to get used to and it will help eventually. I have continued taking it because it has cleared up my cystic acne 100%. For acne I would give this a 10/10 but for hair I'm not sure..."	6	August 10, 2015	43	87
162,472	Desogen	birth control	"Since I have been on it less than a month, my breasts are painfully tender as well as HUGE, I'm extremely moody and bitchy, weight gain/bloated not sure which, nausea, 0 sex drive, the only good side is I'm extremely project oriented on task."	1	June 2, 2016	1	44
98,063	Nexplanon	birth control	"I've had this for about 4 months now and its stopped my periods completely, I love it as a form of birth control but the main down side is the weight gain. I was 10 and a half stone on the pill before this, now I'm nearly 12 stone in 4 months and have horrible purple stretch marks on my stomach all over. Never had stretch marks on my stomach in my whole life. Like I said I love this as a form of birth control, especially since its stopped my periods but I can't deal with this weight gain. I'm exercising more and eating healthier and still the stretch marks come."	6	August 29, 2015	3	112
111,854	Gianvi	acne	"This is the first oral birth control I have tried and I enjoy it. I have been on it for almost 3 months now. The first month I had some side effects: I had mild Nausea, Headaches, and super Cravings for salty and sweet foods. I started taking this birth control to clear up my acne, I didnt see a difference until after the first pack. I notice a huge difference now, and my face is a lot more clear, but not all the way yet, but it takes time for your body to adjust. My periods have been lighter, and I dont get as bad of cramps. Recently I have been feeling extra moody and tired though which I do not like, but I will wait it out and let my body adjust. Overall I like it."	9	January 28, 2013	8	138
212,774	Sofosbuvir / velpatasvir	hepatitis c	"Just took my last pill yesterday. 3 months of Epclusa brought varying side effects monthly. 1st month— a crushing depression would come on approximately 1 hour after my dose. My mood would go from bright to dark like clockwork. If this happens to you, start dozing RIGHT BEFORE BEDTIME so you can sleep thru the blues. It’s weird and rare, but IS a side effect. 2nd month- diarrhea, but my skin brightened and so did my eyes. 3rd month—fatigue. Some days I had to take 3 naps. And I’m usually manic/anxious and can go all day without ever sitting down. Not on Epclusa, though. It made me tired the last month. That being said, it was all bearable, and controllable. I’m undetectable now, and am also blessed because of this medicine."	10	October 13, 2017	4	131
103,128	Estarylla	acne	"I read a whole ton of bad reviews on this, specifically the side effects, but so far I have had no side effects. My friend stopped taking BC because the nausea (I have no idea which brand/type) so I was iffy but so far I love it! It's cleared my terrible ance problem almost fully. My periods are like they always have been, a day or two longer, but I think thats because I stopped working out as much. I would give it a 10 but I've not taken the drug that long to truly know."	9	September 1, 2017	4	96
53,759	Saxagliptin	diabetes, type 2	"I am taking this with metformin for over a week now. It took a few days to overcome the "sinus headache" effect. Other than that, controlling my sugar is less stressful with this med. added to my regimen of diet and exercise. (I was diagnosed about 3 months ago)."	9	October 19, 2010	33	49
226,488	Etonogestrel	birth control	"Nexplanon is weird. I got it implanted on July of 2012. I am getting it taken out a year early, because recently, my arm I got the implant in, started to hurt. It started out as a dull, annoying pain, but recently, just hugging my boyfriend has become an issue. I would recommend to some people, because they said my experience was rare. There was no recovery time needed, except sleeping on the arm the implant was inserted was defiantly painful, and woke me up in the middle of the night. Periods are almost impossible to track, they will appear in the middle of the night, stay for a few months, then just go for a month or two. It is a long lasting, worry free method. Most pros, definite cons."	2	July 16, 2015	3	131
113,206	Bisacodyl	constipation	"I took two pills, as directed, in the afternoon and by the evening I had cramping. Nothing MAJOR, but enough to keep me uncomfortable. I kept feeling like I had to go to the bathroom, but couldn't. Around 8:30 pm I finally found relief with a BM. Unfortunately, it didn't end there. I have severe runs and have gone to the bathroom several more times. It feels like my stomach acid is burning my anus. I mean, it DID the job, but at what cost? My bottom is burnt. I recommend this as your absolute last resort."	5	February 4, 2016	8	97
28,806	Lexapro	depression	"I am a 26 year old man who has mild depression. I constantly took my problems out on others and lost my cool at the first hint of a problem. Now that I am on Lexapro I am not 100 percent better but I'm at least 50%, which is better than nothing. I think if it wasn't for Lexapro I would have eventually had a breakdown."	10	November 15, 2009	22	66
125,157	Dulcolax	constipation	"Y'all are trippin. I was freakin out after reading these reviews and I took 3 so I was expecting the worst. I had no cramps, no nausea, no sweating, no problems at all. The only thing that kinda sucked was it took longer than I expected, considering I took 3. I drank 2 bottles of water after I took them because I saw a few people recommended it so that may be why I didn't have problems idk. But the stuff works if you take it with a bunch of water "	9	November 8, 2016	11	92

170,296

Quetiapine

depression

"I am going to agree with the last comment, however I find it hard to eat/keep on weight after major surgery & cancer- so the weight gain is GREAT for me, personally. I used to mainly use marijuana to help me eat (and to help calm me down), but smoking it is terrible for my lungs (I already have COPD from smoking marijuana for 15 years) This helps me get to sleep, seems to "even-out" my moods, but I can't take it during the day for anxiety because it messes me up too much. I use clonazepam (successfully) during the day, when needed. At first I didn't want to take seroquel, but it is definitely worth a try!! Better than every other "nightmarish" antidepressant I have ever tried!!"

9

July 28, 2016

13

128

190,865

Tessalon Perles

cough

"Was just rx'd these for bronchitis with a dry, hacking cough that just starting to break up. I am barely coughing other than to clear throat now and cough up stuff. The continuous hack is gone! Great for daytime use to avoid cough syrup with codeine."

10

October 9, 2017

8

46

186,812

Bontril PDM

obesity

"I ave used Bontril for about 2 weeks right now and WOW! I went by the diet that my wonderful Doctor gave me and even without exercise I have already lost 23-25 pounds! I am severely overweight so I know these results aren't typical but when you weigh over 300 pounds every little bit makes a big difference! The only major side effect I have had is a few heart tremors. Once you get in the mind set that you don't need a snack cake or pastry in your mouth every few minutes then you can feel good not only about your weight loss but also about the great choices you are making!"

9

June 13, 2010

47

113

210,126

Linzess

constipation, chronic

"I have tried Dulcolax, which will only work if I take 3 or 4. MOM only work if I drink half the bottle. I took one Linzess and started drinking a lot of water, in about an hour was going and had no cramps or bloating feeling. Just don't pass gas because that's probably not what that is. Don't forget the WATER."

10

August 27, 2016

22

62

20,921

Avonex Pen

multiple sclerosis

"Avonex is good because it's once a week; the Pen makes it so much more convenient. Unlike my experience with Copaxone and Rebif, I have very few (if any) site reactions. I have used Avonex in all it's forms (powder you have to mix yourself, prefilled syringes, and now the Pen) and the Pen is the only one with almost NO flu-like side effects! Love it!"

10

October 7, 2013

11

66

29,066

Topiramate

obesity

"Taking topiramate 50 mg daily plus phentermine 15mg daily (Qsyemia) combo plus weight watchers and walking. Lost 50 pounds since mid-November. this med combo works great! helps me not think about food all the time. I was a snacker and will always be one, so I will probably be on this combo for a long, long time..."

10

April 24, 2017

32

57

170,160

Quetiapine

bipolar disorde

"Very drowsy for the first week of taking it, but once your body gets used to it, it is a great mood stabilizer. I've been on it 6 years and it calms the edginess and irritability with bipolar. Also makes you sleep like a rock. My weight only changed when lithium was added to my meds. No significant weight gain for me. If I go a few days without it, I notice I'm on edge constantly."

8

March 21, 2017

32

76

33,878

Junel Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I've been taking Junel for about a month now and I've experienced very sore breasts, stomach pains, and an increase in anxiety and depression. If you already have anxiety or depression I don't recommend this pill"

4

March 30, 2016

8

36

103,814

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've been on Aviane for a little over a year now and I love it! No negative side effects and my breast size has increased. Great sex drive, no mood swings, normal periods and no babies yet! I'd highly recommend this pill!"

10

March 8, 2015

22

42

38,759

Contrave

obesity

"I am 21 years old, have struggled with my weight my entire life and have never been able to lose weight until now. For context I have PCOS and virtually no metabolism so even when I was an athlete, eating well and working out up to 4 hours a day, I was still heavy. When I started Contrave I weighed 210lbs, it has been around 4 months and I am down to 184lbs. For the first time it feels like I am getting result with the same things I'd been doing for years, I didn't change the way I eat I just ate slightly less, and keep a relatively moderate exercise schedule and the weight practically melted off. The only side effect I had was cotton mouth but hey, good way to drink more water, and even that went away once I was up to 4 pills a day."

10

October 26, 2017

19

149

164,953

Phentermine / topiramate

weight loss

"So my husband always had thyroid problems and it just seemed that he kept gaining weight so Dr started him on Qsymia 3.75mg/23mg on 11/19/2015 at 344 lbs. Yesterday 12/17/2015 we had a follow up with the Dr. and he had lost 40 lbs so proud of him he followed the doctors order not eating processed food no sugar or salt he did between 15-30 minutes on the elliptical every morning before work and was drinking 3-4 gallons of water a day he had very little dry mouth and used the restroom about every 10 minutes.. Now he will be starting on the 7.5mg/46mg. Dr. would like for him to lose about 100 lbs more. I will check in and follow up in a month with his progress. Love this medicine for him just a little too pricey."

10

December 18, 2015

53

138

75,266

Vistaril

anxiety

"Have been on Xanax since I lost my brother. I was thirty-nine. It helped with grieving, especially while working. Through the years I've been prescribed Xanax for sleeping .25. Through the years I've developed Fibromyalsia which one symtom is sound, refreshing sleep. After consulting specialists and pain mgt, the decision was use Xanax along with Prozac to get to sleep and stay asleep. Now , after I moved I went to a new dr who refuses to prescribe Xanax. He used the term I am too "old" to keep taking Xanax. Worked fine for many years, now he is changing my mode of life. Today he prescribed vistaril. Will see tonight if I can sleep. He initially cut the Xanax I was using by 2/3. I was prescribed take 3 -.25 mg at bedtime. Hope it works!"

5

January 27, 2016

23

137

182,743

Cymbalta

chronic pain

"After 6 years, I finally tried to talk to my doctor about side effects her reply was that there was nothing wrong with the medications, I complained to much. I started taking myself off of some of them myself. Fortunately, maybe, she had a family problem that she took leave to deal with. By this time, I had taken myself off of 70% of opiate pain killers. I told the doctor that I wanted to stop the Cymbalta. His response was no problem. I was taking two 30mg, his instruction was stop taking one for a week then stop the other. Five days later I was calling saying that was going to work. I was then prescribed two 20 mg and started doing what I found on the internet. A month later, things were better but I swing back and forth with issues come and go. The doctor still says they haven't had issues with other patients. Maybe the doctors don't talk to their patients? They definitely don't read anything about the drugs that they prescribe."

4

February 7, 2017

25

176

59,948

NuvaRing

birth control

"I was having issues with PMS before I began using it and at first I thought it was helping with that. But as time went on I started feeling sad and depressed and anxious. It got really bad. I was going through a lot emotionally in my life...a separation, eventually a new relationship. These feelings were starting to effect my relationships and work. After my period I had a 6 day weeping fit, for no reason. My therapist thought maybe I had PMDD. So I went to my Doc and told him what I was going thru. He told me to stop using the ring and give my body a break. Within hours of taking it out I started feeling better. I'm not sure if it was from the ring or PMDD. I am now taking Prozac for PMDD and feel great!"

1

May 22, 2015

2

142

145,128

Etonogestrel

birth control

"My body rejected Mirena after a year, so my second option was Nexplanon. I loved that was inserted fast and without pain. No painful periods, just spotting every 2 or 3 months. The bad side: weight gain. This is driving me crazy! Since March 2015 I have gained almost 25 pounds!!!! I'm 5'1, I weighted 127 and was size 4. Now, October 2015, I weight 150 and I'm size 10!!!! No matter how many diets or pills I tried, I keep gaining more weight. I love not having heavy period or worrying about getting pregnant, but this "weight gaining" is scaring me because seems non stop. Thinking about getting it remove, I think the perfect birth control doesn't exist."

3

October 25, 2015

5

119

114,835

Diazepam

muscle spasm

"I was put on Valium 5 mg. ( generic Diazepam) twice daily for 2 reasons. Severe muscle spasms, and anxiety. It works well for sleeping, and I do not wake up feeling hung over like I was on Robaxin. I am a Nurse's Aide and Valium can be highly addictive, so I only take it as needed when spasms and anxiety are bad."

10

December 3, 2017

0

63

25,317

Flector Patch

pain

"I have upper neck pain and middle back pain from an auto accident. By stretching the patch with help from my husband to put it on it stays put all 12 hours covering both spots of pain. I work at a computer for most of my working days without the patch my neck is aching very badly by the end of the day, so putting it on before work prevents the pain at the end of the day. My doctor advised me to use it as a preventative and it does do the job."

8

March 22, 2010

19

94

136,153

Acamprosate

alcohol dependence

"Drank for thirty years, lost everything, struggled with benders for past 2 years after rehab, no hope. 3 months post Campral. 333mg per day. The only time I think about taking a drink is when I am thinking that I am not thinking of taking a drink. Truly feel it has had an anti-depressant effect for me. Sleep great and the only side effect is an occassional dizziness. Tell everyone you know struggling."

10

November 12, 2009

80

73

82,049

Liraglutide

diabetes, type 2

"I'm one week in with victoza and my appetite has decreased significantly, having gastroenteritis symptoms on an evening and really bad flatulence! Am eating small meals of bland food to compensate, started on 0.6 dose and will increase in a couple of days to 1.2. Good news am losing weight! No sugar cravings! Will keep you all posted on how it progresses"

7

July 12, 2016

61

62

127,007

Metoclopramide

gerd

"This medication worked fine to reduce pain in chest associated with gerd. However, after about a month taking the medication up to three times a day, I was nearly put on anti depressants. As I was taking the medication I noticed an increase in restlessness, general anxiety and finally insomnia. This was incredibly hard for me to deal with as I'm generally a happy, positive person. I could not understand what was causing the anxiety and I became very low. I was at my wits end when I realised that the time frame of the anxiety I was suffering and my taking the maxolon matched up. One day without the maxolon and I felt much better, more like my own self. I slept better and was more relaxed. This medication can cause serious side effects!"

1

January 10, 2016

4

135

134,971

Dapsone

acne

"I've fought cystic acne since I was 11yrs. old. My face,back,chest,neck and inner thighs. This medicine was no more helpful than the million other topical meds I've used. The commercials I see for acne products just kill me on T.V. They show somone with one little pimple usually crying about how devastated they are about their skin. Show someone like me and others with REAL problem acne! I'm 50 years old and still fighting it. I have taken every oral med on the market, used every soap and cream known to man with minimal results."

2

July 22, 2015

19

95

23,715

Chlorzoxazone

muscle spasm

"I take this drug as I have 2 blown discs at L5-S1 (1991) and L3-L4 2002. This drug works wonders for me. I don't take them as prescribed as it is prescribed on a daily basis. I take them when I have minor sciatica. I get the 500mg generic which is cheap. I take maybe 1 and I'm good. These pills work as they are supposed to."

10

June 30, 2009

49

67

124,173

Skyla

birth control

"Hey ladies hoping I'll help someone out there that's a worry wart like myself! I got skyla implanted yesterday and so far so good! I was on the second day of my period during insertion but as soon as it was placed I've had almost no bleeding! Slight cramps here and there but nothing crazy. Insertion hurt like a mother but it's bearable. (19 w/o kids)"

10

April 30, 2016

3

66

133,831

Restasis

keratoconjunctivitis sicca

"Yes, it burns. Get over it. This is the only medication that's an actual SOLUTION, and not just a bandaid on the problem like lubricants. You will suffer for a month, get used to it because it's worth it. Restasis works, if you'd rather complain and not find a solution than go through a month uncomfortable I am speechless. You can not use inflammatory eye drops, it negates restasis. Be prepared for no makeup, and to look bloodshot for a bit. After a cpl months I'm loving the effect Restasis has had on my eyes. Pro-tip: Stick vials in the fridge, when you put a couple drops in each eye place the topper back on. ONE vial will last 3-4 days, that's putting 2 drops in each eye 2x a day. Recommended is 2 vials a day, bullshit."

10

November 26, 2016

36

138

189,331

Oxycodone

chronic pain

"Taking this medication as prescribed gives back quality of life with in days of first use. The least you take ,the more effective in pain reduction. For anybody using any opiate for recreational use has no idea what the complications ahead in time. Not only losing everyday enjoyment. BUT revolve around becoming physically dependent (dope sick) on medication day in day out . Trust me you don't need the extra stress, NO body that takes this medication prescribed by a doctor, wants to suffer not only from chronic pain but then physically/mental stress that comes with opiate use . I do not work in the medical field , this is all from personal experience. Hope this information helps out in anyway ! CREDAD"

9

November 2, 2013

128

123

149,794

Mirena

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"I'm 32 with 2 kids and my options on birth control are very slim due to a clotting disorder. I got Mirena put in a few days ago and the pain wasn't too bad. I was able to go to class and pick up my kids after without any problems. (I must say though people, if you just had a baby within the last 6-9 mo and you're losing hair, it may be due to the pregnancy believe it or not. A lot of women lose hair months after having a baby and may want to take that into consideration). None the less, I had it put in while on my cycle. Very little spotting but still very nervous to see what lies ahead after reading ALL of the reviews I can possibly read. I'll give it 6 months, but I also don't plan on having it in for any longer than a year."

8

September 17, 2011

0

154

112,746

Exforge

high blood pressure

"I been on hypertension meds for 30 years . First I was on irbesartian didn't do a thing for me. Then metoprolol gave me chest pains to the point wondering if I should dial 911. Been on exforge for 7 months worked like a charm and not one single side effects."

10

June 19, 2017

2

51

102,157

Morphine / naltrexone

pain

"I found this drug very useful. I suffered a severe motorcycle accident and was formerly taking Oxycontin 40mg 2/day. My doctor switched me to Embeda 50mg/2mg twice a day and I have had far better pain control and less loss of concentration. My doctor told me to take an Excedrin (the kind with caffeine) and a Benadryl if the side effects were noticeable. That completely eliminated the drowsiness and the itchy sensation."

8

November 30, 2009

23

72

47,845

Adapalene

acne

"I'm 16, and I had really bad acne on my cheeks especially, the first couple of nights of using the cream made my skin pretty dry and flakey. The first thing I noticed with the cream is it got rid of all my pus filled pimples straight away. It took a while maybe 2 months, but by the my acne had cleared up so much! There were a lot of red marks left behind but that's alright because they're not overly noticeable and they will fade away with time. For anyone that is suffering with acne, just go see a gp or a dermatologist, overcome the fear and the embarrassment of acne because the results are so satisfying."

10

July 9, 2015

37

118

231,764

Trazodone

anxiety

"Have been on this medication for approx. 4.5 months. Was experiencing panic attacks, high anxiety, insomnia, depression, and peri menopausal mood swings to the point it was interfering with work. My dr. started me on 50mg and currently on 150mg per night. Initially, I would fall asleep half hour to an hour after taking this medication and sleep soundly for 9 - 11 hrs, Now, it takes up to 2 hours to fall asleep and I get 6 - 8 hours a night. Panic attacks stopped, anxiety minimal, mood swings occasionally out of control, depression no change. Occassional burning feeling in stomach lately. Feel the need for a review and additional assist with depression."

8

November 15, 2013

85

114

105,928

Atomoxetine

adhd

"This medication was not a good match for me. I was dizzy, nauseous and sleepy. I had to move very slowly in order not to make side effects worse. I only took one 45mg dose. I was given a verbal list of possible side effects from the pharmacist. I tried to keep an open mind as everyone may not experience negative side effects but in this case I did. I am an adult with ADD so I was prescribed this to help symptoms of inattention. The side effects lasted 24 hrs."

1

July 31, 2013

41

91

141,603

Escitalopram

anxiety

"I was prescribed 10mg for 2 weeks, then up to 20mg. Originally prescribed for anxiety, I also suffered from severe depression. Within 3 weeks, I could see an improvement. My crying stopped, things were looking better! Been on for 2/3 months now, and I feel amazing! Back to my old self. I love this medication!"

10

February 23, 2013

62

55

34,989

Fosamax

osteoporosis

"MD prescribed Fosamax. Took first dose and two day later woke up with a severe headache, boating, gas and terrible nausea. By the time I got home from work I had severe back pain, joint pain and headache. The boating was almost intolerable. The next day, nausea was worse and the headache continued with no relief even after OTC pain med. I will take Calcium and Vitamin D instead."

1

June 10, 2015

137

69

35,296

Levofloxacin

bronchitis

"Took this last year for my first bout with pneumonia, I felt like I was on deaths door, cleared it up in 5 days. Now back 10 months later with bronchitis, not nearly as bad as pneumonia but getting ready for a 7 day hiking trip in Maine, asked Dr for this again, 2 days later I feel 90% better. I love this medicine."

10

May 25, 2012

66

64

20,195

Macrobid

urinary tract infection

"Macrobid has to be the worse medication I have ever took in my life. It should be banned. I got an extreme allergic reaction that lasted at least 1 month. I was put on prednisone and Zyrtec to stop my body from swelling. I had red marks and rashes throughout my body even while on prednisone and Zyrtec after using marcrobid. Initially I placed on marcrobid for a uti. I took all 14 prescribed pills. One week after finishing the macrobid I experienced extreme swelling throughout my body. I feel as if my body still never recovered from the reaction years later. I recommend cipro over macrobid it is dangerous. !!!!!!! And should be banned !!!!"

1

June 25, 2015

22

116

100,355

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"Although Apri was very effective in doing its main job, preventing pregnancy, the side effects were very bad. I had perfectly clear skin prior to going on Apri, and about a month after starting I started having very severe break outs. I had noticeable mood swings that were not present before going on Apri. After being on Apri for 5 months, I have now switched to Sprintec which is a pill with a higher dose of estrogen. After being on Sprintec for a month I have noticed my skin clearing slightly and no crying spells before my period. Works better for me and would recommend it over Apri!"

5

March 29, 2014

10

108

189,397

Oxycodone

chronic pain

"I hope your pain is managed as best as it can be! I'm in the UK and and am prescribed both OxyContin (sustained release) and Oxynorm which is a fast acting version of oxycodone. I have degenerative disc disease in my lumbar spine and am listed for surgery in early October 2012. This medicine takes the edge of my pain. "

7

August 28, 2012

72

61

130,025

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I had unprotected sex without realising it was the day that I was ovulating and took the pill within 17 hours. I experienced horrible stomach cramps, nausea and lower back pain but no period for 8 days and started to get really worried! I was convinced I was pregnant and kept looking at forums for information on pregnancy symptoms and implementation bleeding. Luckily on the 9th day I was very relieved to see I had started my period and I was having sleepless nights for nothing. It's an excruciatingly long wait but it's worth it so just hang in there. It definitely works, it may just take a while!"

10

January 14, 2015

106

109

221,887

Fluconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I took one pill when I went to bed, the next morning and days later I have a red patch on my cheek. First it burned and itched now it looks like I am a burn victim. I have taken this medication before but never again. I am just hoping this heals soon."

1

August 16, 2017

7

53

164,736

Phentermine / topiramate

weight loss

"I started this medication May 18 and I'm not lying from one day to the next I had dropped 6 lbs I had even eaten 3 meals that day I thought it was really weird and impossible but I work in a Dr office and I weighed myself on 3 different scales and it was right. I have been taking the medication for 10 days now and I'm down 14 lbs I'm eating a lot less than I normally would and exercising which I didn't at all before and I'm very happy with the results! These pills are awesome! And so affordable! I pay $13 a month after insurance :)"

9

May 28, 2017

11

110

9,988

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"I used Lo Loestrin Fe for about 8 months. I consistently got spotting every 2nd week and felt sluggish with little sex drive. I did not gain any weight but I would occasionally have headaches. The spotting was extremely irritating and sometimes I would not have a period at all, which in a way is nice but is also concerning when you are relying on it to tell you whether or not you are pregnant. Last month I went up a level to the regular Loestrin and I absolutely love it. I have had no problems on it whatsoever: no spotting, no exhaustion, no headaches and my sex drive is back. And now I can time when my period is coming as it is far more regular than it has been previously."

7

June 7, 2012

11

132

226,366

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I had mine for almost 2 years. I didn't bleed at all the first 2 months. And than once I started to have a period it would last for almost a month and than I wouldn't have one or two months after that. I went for a check up and my doctor put me on a low dose of birth control pills and told me not to take the placebo (last week of the pills) and see if that helps. I did that for about 6 months no change what so ever it just got worse. Once I hit 3 months of none stop spotting and bad mood swings I decided that it was time to get it removed. I had it removed and got the depo shot in the same day. The doctors said that we have to give it 3 more months for my body to adjust. I just want to have a normal period again!!"

2

August 10, 2015

0

158

1,360

Sumatriptan

migraine

"Those injections for my headaches that the doctor gave me are amazing! I wake up with my headache a lot so I can't even stop them before they start, and like this morning, they're usually paired with nausea and I end up throwing up. This injection is awesome though! Quick relief without having to make a trip to the ER. I usually get Toradol shots at the hospital that make the headache disappear within twenty minutes of so. The initial injection of the Sumavel hurt a little and caught me off guard, but it felt like a bee sting, it just hurt for a second and then it was over. It bled a little bit, and about a minute after, my head started to feel heavy and I felt a little dizzy. I went to sleep, woke up and feel better. "

9

April 12, 2012

7

142

231,857

Trazodone

ibromyalgia

"I started taking Trazodone in combination with Seroquel about a year ago for chronic insomnia. I had become addicted to hypnotic sleep aids and needed to change medicines. A dosage of 200mg in conjunction with 150mg of Seroquel enables me to get uninterrupted sleep. I would like to get off of this medicine eventually, but haven't found anything that works as well."

10

January 4, 2013

27

62

230,100

Glipizide

diabetes, type 2

"Type 2. Active mom, 47, work, dance, sing, travel. 1000mg metformin twice a day, readings with Tradjenta between 140-230. Another doctor recommended yesterday to try Glipizide for 30 days, this morning a surprising 104. Feeling well."

9

April 5, 2015

46

36

179,844

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide

acne

"I got epiduo the summer of 7th grade bc my acne was horrible and nothing seemed to clear it up. I went to the dermatologist and he gave me epiduo and a facial wash. by the time summer was over, I had very clear skin. although it took a while to kick in, as long as you are consistent with it every night you will see results. I also had to use a night cream bc it made my face dry. but I just used an over the counter one and it worked just fine."

10

July 21, 2015

14

95

145,952

Suboxone

opiate dependence

"I broke my ankle and was on 50 perks a week + 60 tabs of 5mg Oxy for breakthrough pain for the better part of 5 months. I was cut off cold turkey and given tramadol. This tramadol made me feel worse since I was already on a SSRI for 4+years. If it was not for suboxone 4/1mg a day I'd probably be dead. This med works. But you also need the will power to want to quit. Happily oxy free 3 months going. This med is a lifesaver. Just make sure you get the proper dose for your needs/habits. Otherwise you will feel its a waste of time."

8

June 15, 2017

18

109

210,668

Mirtazapine

depression

"This medication made me soo tired. I would wake up at normal time, eat and then sleep. This process just kept repeating. I couldn't function and had to stop after 1 week. The effect wore off after a day."

1

July 5, 2017

7

39

146,724

Alprazolam

panic disorde

"This is the best to knock a panic attack flat on its arse. I been taking 0.5mg daily for 6 months and I also take them when I fly. I could literally walk on the wing and not care. Don't take with alcohol though..I made the mistake of popping one of these then drank 4 or 5 martinis. I made a fool of myself and swung from a coworkers chandelier at a party and pulled it out of the ceiling. Everyone was cheering me on so I felt like a bru. The more I drank the stupider I became. At the end of the night I climbed a street pole and tried to punch out the light telling people it was a UFO. They work well, but do not drink on them"

10

November 25, 2017

3

132

67,524

Lacosamide

seizures

"This has helped control my complex partial seizures in combination with Neurontin, which I have been on since 1994. I have been on Vimpat for about 17 months now and it causes short/long term memory problems. I can't be on high doses of this. Sometimes I will be in mid-sentence and have to stop talking just trying to get the word(s) off the tip of my tongue. It also causes sleep problems and decreased appetite as well."

8

May 15, 2012

60

77

6,151

Minastrin 24 Fe

birth control

"I have been on this pill for about 7 months, and the only side effect I've experienced is that I no longer get my period at all. I've been to my doctor who says that this is completely normal. The reason I started taking Minastrin is because I had very severe period cramps that often caused me to throw up and pass out, and since I've stopped getting my period, obviously this problem has been solved."

10

August 6, 2015

14

76

66,051

Propranolol

migraine prevention

"I found immense relief with Inderal, on just 10mg every morning and night....it was like a miracle as preventative and I also have found it dulls a migraine if one happens to break through, by taking an extra one. I had been waking up with a bad headache/migraine every day, which lasted all day. Codeine was my only vague relief in mega doses. My only complaint is that since commencing Inderal I have gained 10kg and no dieting seems to help! All this in only 12 months. The other side effects have been an increase to my allergy intolerance to certain foods ie chocolate and a heightened problem with low blood sugar. So, the doctor has just commenced me on Topamax instead 25mg every morning and night. Will report how this compares!"

7

May 29, 2014

55

132

157,426

Guaifenesin

ibromyalgia

"I agree it probably doesn't work for the reasons set forth by St.Amand, but it did work for me (complying with the salicylate ban) in the timescales he finds, as follows: 3 days of nothing Then 2.5 days of feeling great Then 7 months of feeling worse than ever Then roughly 2 years of feeling much much better, but eventually it tailed off to nothing. Still the only effective FMS/CFS medicine I've tried except for LDN."

6

October 18, 2015

20

76

51,079

Azithromycin

chlamydia infection

"Literally one hour into taking this pill and I am in bed laying fetal position almost crying from how bad my stomach cramps are. Just waiting for this to get worse."

7

August 16, 2016

1

31

15,393

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I took this pill for a year and 9 months as I was about to get married. do NOT take this drug. I have never had so many health problems in my life until this drug was brought into my life I gained 30lbs. I am very health conscious. I've always been no heavier than 147LBS. I'm a 5'5 dense athletic build.. I lift weights, run, eat very little to no meat. I eat a gluten free diary free pretty much vegan diet. I have NEVER been over weight I don't have any pre-existing conditions or anything like that. It gave me acne, HORRIFIC mood swings. Bottom line, I've been off of it, since 9/16. I had my period the month after, it skipped 3 months and now I have a period that I've been bleeding w/ huge blood clots for 3 weeks. You have been warned."

1

March 5, 2017

13

147

144,709

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I've had in in almost three months now. I do recommend this due to the fact that I had a waaaay lighter period the first time around and haven't had it since. It is super easy to get it in, though the numbing shot thing did sting a tiny, not much more than getting your ears pierced. Once the numbing kicked in, I didn't feel when the rod was inserted into my arm. Most of the time, I forget the rod is even there due to how small and painless it is in my arm. The only thing I would warn you about is the side effects though. Please read into what they are so you can see when they show up. Many are close to the same as the symptoms as pregnancy."

9

February 11, 2016

1

133

69,454

Buprenorphine

chronic pain

"This medication is hard to open. Almost impossible. It doesn't last 12 hours. I am still in pain. I am on low dose and I take twice a day. I have had no relief. Last week went through two injections to my hips and lower back. I have been dealing with my lower back since 06 due to a car accident. I've had two back surgeries. I have been on all kinds of pain medication. I don't know what to do. I don't like how the medication makes me feel. It's too expensive even with insurance. There is no way I can afford this medication. Without the coupon I would of paid $120.00. I got to my pain doctor on Tuesday. I am hoping that I am taken off this and put on something else. I would not recommend this medication to anyone. Not happy at all."

1

August 1, 2016

19

147

160,693

Buspirone

anxiety

"At first I didn't think Buspar would help me since I have always relied on antidepressants for my mostly manageable anxiety with a very occasional Klonopin. But this past year I was diagnosed with bipolar and have been advised that SSRIs could trigger manic symptoms so I am on mood stabilizers but they do not help my ever increasing anxiety. It has gotten so bad I rarely leave the house and can't work. When I started Buspar at 7.5 Mg 2x/day it made me more anxious and all I did was cry for a week but I was encouraged to keep taking it and it would get better and it has! My quality of life is soo much better, I feel normal again. I do get dizzy after my morning dose and need to sit or lay down though for maybe a half hour to an hour."

9

October 9, 2012

91

147

214,100

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Was on strong antibiotic, purchased this because it was on sale. First mistake. Applied it at 10pm...second mistake. Went to sleep after a bit and was awakened by intense burning and swelling at 2 am. Thought something was terribly wrong. "Too hot, hot damn, call the police and the fireman". Read these reviews, calmed down. Took zyrtec, about hour and half later the burning is abating some.I may live but will never use this product again."

4

May 26, 2016

5

76

26,113

Sprintec

birth control

"I love sprintec. I broke out pretty bad before taking it and now I rarely get a pimple. The first month was tough, probably because my body was adjusting because I had mirena iud inserted for the previous 5 years. During the first month I had very bad headaches vey frequently but that month was worth it because now I feel great and have no side effects."

9

January 22, 2017

4

67

125,209

Dulcolax

constipation

"I tend to suffer regular bouts of constipation and have found that Miralax and other powder-based laxatives have had little effect. I decided to give Dulcolax a shot while on a trip as it was very uncomfortable to be so bloated while doing some strenuous activities. I took three tablets (I'm 6'5" 250 lbs and usually take max dose) on Friday at 7PM. Between HORRIBLE cramps, chills, cold sweets, weakness, and constant runs, I felt like I had taken the pill-form of food poisoning. It is now Monday at 11 AM and I am still unable to eat anything without it going straight through me. This is not worth it, and Dulcolax should not be advising people to EVER take three of these. Awful experience."

3

August 1, 2016

17

125

177,834

Duloxetine

ibromyalgia

"I have been taking Cymbalta for 3 days. I have had nausea and drop in appetite. I experienced sleeplessness on my 3rd night and hot flashes. I have found that taking it in the morning is better for me. This is my second round of taking Cymbalta."

5

June 3, 2013

45

47

197,948

Metoprolol

supraventricular tachycardia

"I started taking 50mg and it worked well for about 6 months. Then my flutters started again from my SVT and rapid heart rate. I was switched to 100mg once a day. This med caused me to be quite tired/fatigued. In the beginning I was also dizzy but that eventually went away almost completely. The sleepiness has not gone away but it's manageable. The good it does for my heart outweighs the side effects for me."

8

January 25, 2016

26

76

164,800

Phentermine / topiramate

weight loss

"I had both knees replaced this year, one January and one in February. I weighed 300lbs in January and 312 in February and climbing. I rehabbed my knees, went back to work and still gained weight, up to 320! Went to my Dr after researching online the best diet pill. She was very reluctant to give me any diet pill. But did agree I needed something, so prescribed Qsymia. My insurance denied it until I first tried Phentermine. I took that for about 6 weeks lost 20 lbs, then my insurance let me take Qsymia. I've been on it for about 2 1/2 months. Between both pills I'm down 70lbs! I have changed how I eat totally though. I gave up diet coke, I only eat non processed fresh foods that I make, with the exception of lunches at work, low cal frozen m"

10

December 3, 2016

57

144

88,395

Adderall

adhd

"I have had problems my whole life with school, holding down jobs, depression and alcoholism. Adderall has changed my life. I am 43 and I finally have the courage to pursue the career I didn't think I would be able to do before. I also take Prozac. The combination does make me a little dizzy and I do sweat a lot more, but the miracle of being able to function on a daily basis and concentrate out way the side effects."

9

August 30, 2011

17

81

100,268

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"Did what birth control is suppose to do , caused frequent crying spells around my period time for no reason at all.. The cramps were horrible causing vomiting which never happened.. Overall it does the main job, prevent pregnancy"

7

August 19, 2015

2

39

140,957

Escitalopram

anxiety

"I had suffered debilitating anxiety and depression for 4 years prior to going on this drug. My brain would not shut up. I would suffer just sitting there as my brain made me hyper aware of my own thoughts, feelings and anxiety. My head was a noisy mess. I couldn't relax. I was regularly very stressed for no reason. I would think about things that bothered me often. My relationships suffered. This drug made my mind silent. This drug gave me my life back. It made me better. It took some time to work (about 8 weeks) but when it did it was amazing. The thing is when your sick like this you feel hopeless. It feels like nothing at all can make you better: that you are doomed. This drug can make you normal again!"

10

March 1, 2016

51

136

1,775

Zolmitriptan

migraine

"Zomig is effective, though I occasionally require a second dose. After taking Zomig, I experience stiffness and achiness throughout my body. Warm water feels very hot on my hands and if I drink tea, it has to be barely warm or it feels like it is burning my mouth. Sometimes after several days of migraines treated with Zomig, I am so sore all over that I have trouble walking or doing anything physical. I have fibromyalgia and it seems like Zomig makes it worse- more painful."

8

May 25, 2013

6

86

158,583

Methylphenidate

depression

"I have ADD and depression. After several changes in medications the Psychiatrist decided to try the Methylphenidate and I have not felt this good in years! I am organized, can concentrate and follow through on one thing at a time, have had no problem with my Blood Pressure at all. It is the same as it was before I started this medication, all mt Blood Work has been normal every time! I no longer have to take anything to help me sleep! I no longer have a billion things racing in my head, like you need to do this and that and never following through on anything! I used to do crafts, such as sew, crochet, work in the yard, etc. I can finally do that again! Before I was sleeping a lot in the afternoon so then I'd have hard time sleeping at night, but no more!"

10

April 11, 2013

125

148

121,316

Venlafaxine

postpartum depression

"after the birth of my second child and moving states away due to husbands job change I had HORRIBLE anxiety, what I thought was ONLY anxiety. I wouldn't leave the house for weeks on end. Finally 6 months later my husband and I agreed that I needed to seek help, being on medication was not something that I wanted, but something that I may need. At my first appointment I was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety. I was started in 37.5mg of Effexor and .5mg Klonopin! I'll admit! The first week ish, was hell, as it should be... For anyone to take a new medication to treat this type of issue its going to be tough. After those couple weeks I noticed a good change. Then it leveled out and I now take 75mg, this medication Is working so well!"

9

May 14, 2016

10

141

84,661

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I've been on this pill for roughly 6-7 months now and at first everything was going great. the past month or so however, I've had the most horrible anxiety, panic attacks, and irritability ever. Even more recently I've had nausea to the point where I'm throwing up periodically through the night. My anxiety was so bad I was having so many negative thoughts and didn't have the motivation to do much anymore. I couldn't come up with any other explanation until I thought about my birth control. I'm stopping immediately and will be seeing my doctor soon to switch pills hopefully!"

1

June 27, 2016

1

101

231,843

Trazodone

insomnia

"Started this med about 1.5 wks ago. I don't have trouble going to sleep, but wake often through the night from bad/disturbing dreams. Then my mind started to race and I can't turn off- sometimes for hours. I would also wake in the morning with the veil of the most recent bad dream in my head and feeling exhausted. Trazodone helps my mind rest. I still wake 2 or 3 times a night, and I am still doing some dreaming, but don't wake crying or upset and can go back to sleep quickly. I always have been thirsty through the night and still wake and drink water- I don't think the medicine is making this worse. Is a bit harder to get going in the morning, but not enough to negate the positives. I also take 60mg Cymbalta every day for many yrs now."

8

March 27, 2013

36

144

133,168

Tri-Sprintec

acne

"So far, I've taken this pill for a few days...I've taken six pills and every night, I notice my face getting a little bit clearer. Even my acne scars seem to be going away! I've had acne since I was 8, and I'm 18 now, so I'm very excited to notice the difference! I have been having a lot of nausea, and I even had to call into work because I woke up one morning and started dry heaving....I thought I must have caught a stomach bug, but now I'm pretty sure it was the pills. The nausea is starting to go away, and I am able to eat again."

8

January 2, 2013

10

110

165,010

Phentermine / topiramate

weight loss

"I started taking Qsymia in the end of November. It's now nearing the end of May and I've lost just shy of 40 lbs. I've been watching my diet and also incorporating moderate amounts of exercise. I have hypothyroidism and was unable to lose weight using any other method alone. This medication has been a life saver! I no longer have to take blood pressure meds and will likely be stepping down the dosage of my thyroid meds soon due to lower body weight. I still want to lose another 30-40 lbs. to be at a healthy weight. My rate of weight loss has been steady...not too slow but not too rapid, either. I can't say enough about it."

10

May 25, 2015

71

119

217,445

Clarithromycin

sinusitis

"Was prescribed this for URI/Sinus infection. Took a total of 2.5 days then experienced extreme anxiety but not the 'heart pounding out of your chest, can't breathe, think I'm going to die' kind of anxiety, but the I'M LOSING MY MIND, CAN'T TELL REALITY FROM REALITY, WANT TO CURL UP IN CORNER & DIE kind of anxiety. Went to ER, given shot to calm me down. TERRIBLE medicine, side effect, you couldn't pay me to take again."

1

October 10, 2015

19

77

6,496

Wellbutrin XL

depression

"I took wellbutrin to help with motivation and energy, which were major sources of my depression. The first two weeks were absolutely terrible. The only side effect I had was night sweating, and it was so bad that I got no sleep every night. I would fall asleep and wake up covered in so much sweat there would be pools of water on my chest. Had to wear clothes from head to toe and sleep on a towel. After that it worked fine. However, it didn't really help with the motivation. It gave me more energy, but didn't allow me to use it for anything. That ended up increasing my anxiety. However during this period I did not experience a single side effect other than occasional chest pain which was probably from the anxiety/stress anyways."

7

September 21, 2017

10

135

220,823

Loestrin 24 Fe

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"I am 31 and this is the first birth contorl I have ever used. I have had no bad side effects from this other than really bad acne. I never had any issues with acne until now so it has to be the pill. I am going to change to another at my next OBGYN appointment. I just hope the other pills that help acne don't give me any of the other horrible side effects I have read about on here."

6

July 28, 2010

4

81

214,592

Liothyronine

underactive thyroid

"I have gained 20 pounds in the last 2 months, feel really hungry all the time, am having a hard time breathing for about a month now. I do not know if the breathing is from the medication, air, or allergies. My thyroid is under control though."

6

September 9, 2012

27

47

154,985

Metronidazole

bacterial infection

"I was prescribed this for an unspecified vaginal bacterial infection. First day of treatment stopped my symptoms completely. (Vaginal irritation, constantly full bladder feeling, and achy, uncomfortable feeling in my uterus) Relief lasted about two days before they reappeared with severe and increasing pelvic pain and pressure, unbelievable exhaustion, nausea, and a horrible feeling of being off and disconnected. I am exhausted, but wake up in the middle of the night and can't sleep. The pain and pressure in my pelvis is unrelenting, and nothing helps whatsoever. I feel absolutely awful. It's the only thing I can focus on. Until I read the side affects and realized the drug is doing this, I was terrified that something was seriously wrong."

3

November 7, 2016

15

120

23,099

Apremilast

psoriatic arthritis

"I have both plaque psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis and this has helped BOTH immensely. I had no idea it was also used for psoriasis, but I currently have only about 4 lesions on my whole body, NONE on my scalp, in my ears or skin folds (this is AMAZING). For PsA, I was only diagnosed with that about a year ago (I thought I had Osteoarthritis until the surgeon told me the operation would be riskier because of PsA!). I immediately went to a rheumatologist & started meds. Cancelled surgery and I'm doing pretty well. Not entirely pain free, but HUGELY improved! Insurance originally approved the med but is now questioning it. Waiting for a ruling."

9

January 19, 2015

55

116

223,386

Cetirizine

allergic rhinitis

"This is the only medication that has worked for me so far (besides Benadryl), but it gives me horrible dry mouth and eyes after using it for a few days, and if I take it for longer than that my tongue starts to hurt because of the dryness. I would give it a 10 if it weren't for those symptoms."

7

September 5, 2011

15

60

33,513

Microgestin Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"Yes it is effective as a birth control contraceptive. The side effects I have had loss of sex drive, moodiness, weight gain and an irregular menstrual cycle. I stopped taking that pack of pills the end of January 2014 as of now I have yet to have a menstrual cycle. Something is right."

4

March 12, 2014

16

53

227,991

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I recently got Implanon put in and I could not love it more. I've never been on birth control before but this one is amazing. I never had bad periods before but I was just a moody person. Since getting Implanon I've been in a much better mood. It was painless and left hardly any bruising. It was free for me and I couldn't be happier. I haven't gained weight, which I was hoping I would. I'm thinking of when I get it taken out getting I'll have another put in. It is so nice not having to worry anymore. I suggest this birth control to everyone just give it a try! They say it looks scary getting put in but I simply turned my head, and it went by so fast. Implanon is my miracle drug, my sex drive has INCREASED and I'm happy."

10

November 14, 2010

14

145

54,045

Ritalin

adhd

"I would have to say wow! It helped me focus during school. I used to be an average student, now I have straight A's. and I don't have a problem getting anything done"

9

February 3, 2015

40

33

168,218

Rizatriptan

migraine

"I live in the UK so I get Maxalt free on NHS. I suffer from migraines a lot, and before I started taking Maxalt I would get minimum of 4 migraines a month sometimes more. These would last a whole 7 days with the first 24 hrs being hell! Its hard to explain to non-sufferers how painful these are. All of you will know what I am on about. Couldn't believe how amazing Maxalt was, didn't even reach the painful stage but it was totally gone. Works every time straight away for me. I take it along with codeine also prescribed. Tiny side effect, cramps in tummy but goes away within 30 mins. Worth it though!"

10

January 20, 2012

15

116

90,538

Docosanol

herpes simplex

"Did not work in reducing anything but the pain. Sore remained to get bigger and bigger, regardless of how many time I wash my hands and apply cleanly. Try garlic and apple cider vinegar. Cost less and works so much better than this stuff"

1

December 11, 2015

4

44

181,135

Amoxapine

depression

" I have IBS with insomnia, 50 mg resolve my sleep problem and that of another other 57 patients , my IBS-d improved 80% with the same medication. Safe and life saving . Have taken for 7 years"

9

December 29, 2015

2

38

118,636

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I have been on gianvi for about 4 years. I was previously talking Lo Estrin but it made me really depressed and I never had a period. As soon as I switched I felt a lot better and I get a mild period the same time every month. It also really cleared my face up I get almost no breakouts and also didn’t experience weight gain but everyone is different. I did recently get switched to the Nikki version of the pill and it was TERRIBLE. I got lumps in my breast had horrible migraines and also experienced multiple hot flashes throughout the day. I finally got gianvi back and almost immediately this side affects went away. If you are on a brand of pill that works for you don’t let them switch you just make them order it or find a new pharmacy"

9

November 30, 2017

0

144

221,315

Dextromethorphan

cough

"I came to appreciate dextromethorphan on the 4th night of a bout with bronchitis. While I did need to "expectorate" all that horrible, infected, green stuff, I needed some uninterrupted SLEEP even more. The dextromethorphan kept my hacking quiet long enough to do so."

8

September 28, 2017

0

44

10,552

Spironolactone

alopecia

"I have been taking 25 mg for 3 months due to the effects of PCOS. I have been suffering an initial shed that seems to be slowing down but at this point my hair looks quite a bit worse than before. Hopefully this will just take my body some time to get used to and it will help eventually. I have continued taking it because it has cleared up my cystic acne 100%. For acne I would give this a 10/10 but for hair I'm not sure..."

6

August 10, 2015

43

87

162,472

Desogen

birth control

"Since I have been on it less than a month, my breasts are painfully tender as well as HUGE, I'm extremely moody and bitchy, weight gain/bloated not sure which, nausea, 0 sex drive, the only good side is I'm extremely project oriented on task."

1

June 2, 2016

1

44

98,063

Nexplanon

birth control

"I've had this for about 4 months now and its stopped my periods completely, I love it as a form of birth control but the main down side is the weight gain. I was 10 and a half stone on the pill before this, now I'm nearly 12 stone in 4 months and have horrible purple stretch marks on my stomach all over. Never had stretch marks on my stomach in my whole life. Like I said I love this as a form of birth control, especially since its stopped my periods but I can't deal with this weight gain. I'm exercising more and eating healthier and still the stretch marks come."

6

August 29, 2015

3

112

111,854

Gianvi

acne

"This is the first oral birth control I have tried and I enjoy it. I have been on it for almost 3 months now. The first month I had some side effects: I had mild Nausea, Headaches, and super Cravings for salty and sweet foods. I started taking this birth control to clear up my acne, I didnt see a difference until after the first pack. I notice a huge difference now, and my face is a lot more clear, but not all the way yet, but it takes time for your body to adjust. My periods have been lighter, and I dont get as bad of cramps. Recently I have been feeling extra moody and tired though which I do not like, but I will wait it out and let my body adjust. Overall I like it."

9

January 28, 2013

8

138

212,774

Sofosbuvir / velpatasvir

hepatitis c

"Just took my last pill yesterday. 3 months of Epclusa brought varying side effects monthly. 1st month— a crushing depression would come on approximately 1 hour after my dose. My mood would go from bright to dark like clockwork. If this happens to you, start dozing RIGHT BEFORE BEDTIME so you can sleep thru the blues. It’s weird and rare, but IS a side effect. 2nd month- diarrhea, but my skin brightened and so did my eyes. 3rd month—fatigue. Some days I had to take 3 naps. And I’m usually manic/anxious and can go all day without ever sitting down. Not on Epclusa, though. It made me tired the last month. That being said, it was all bearable, and controllable. I’m undetectable now, and am also blessed because of this medicine."

10

October 13, 2017

4

131

103,128

Estarylla

acne

"I read a whole ton of bad reviews on this, specifically the side effects, but so far I have had no side effects. My friend stopped taking BC because the nausea (I have no idea which brand/type) so I was iffy but so far I love it! It's cleared my terrible ance problem almost fully. My periods are like they always have been, a day or two longer, but I think thats because I stopped working out as much. I would give it a 10 but I've not taken the drug that long to truly know."

9

September 1, 2017

4

96

53,759

Saxagliptin

diabetes, type 2

"I am taking this with metformin for over a week now. It took a few days to overcome the "sinus headache" effect. Other than that, controlling my sugar is less stressful with this med. added to my regimen of diet and exercise. (I was diagnosed about 3 months ago)."

9

October 19, 2010

33

49

226,488

Etonogestrel

birth control

"Nexplanon is weird. I got it implanted on July of 2012. I am getting it taken out a year early, because recently, my arm I got the implant in, started to hurt. It started out as a dull, annoying pain, but recently, just hugging my boyfriend has become an issue. I would recommend to some people, because they said my experience was rare. There was no recovery time needed, except sleeping on the arm the implant was inserted was defiantly painful, and woke me up in the middle of the night. Periods are almost impossible to track, they will appear in the middle of the night, stay for a few months, then just go for a month or two. It is a long lasting, worry free method. Most pros, definite cons."

2

July 16, 2015

3

131

113,206

Bisacodyl

constipation

"I took two pills, as directed, in the afternoon and by the evening I had cramping. Nothing MAJOR, but enough to keep me uncomfortable. I kept feeling like I had to go to the bathroom, but couldn't. Around 8:30 pm I finally found relief with a BM. Unfortunately, it didn't end there. I have severe runs and have gone to the bathroom several more times. It feels like my stomach acid is burning my anus. I mean, it DID the job, but at what cost? My bottom is burnt. I recommend this as your absolute last resort."

5

February 4, 2016

8

97

28,806

Lexapro

depression

"I am a 26 year old man who has mild depression. I constantly took my problems out on others and lost my cool at the first hint of a problem. Now that I am on Lexapro I am not 100 percent better but I'm at least 50%, which is better than nothing. I think if it wasn't for Lexapro I would have eventually had a breakdown."

10

November 15, 2009

22

66

125,157

Dulcolax

constipation

"Y'all are trippin. I was freakin out after reading these reviews and I took 3 so I was expecting the worst. I had no cramps, no nausea, no sweating, no problems at all. The only thing that kinda sucked was it took longer than I expected, considering I took 3. I drank 2 bottles of water after I took them because I saw a few people recommended it so that may be why I didn't have problems idk. But the stuff works if you take it with a bunch of water "

9

November 8, 2016

11

92