Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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221,724	Dexlansoprazole	gerd	"This sample was given to me and it is 60mg. I was told to take 3x per day with meals. Burning stopped right away but now I have severe diarrhea after 4 days and feel so bloated. Doctor told me to go on liquid diet and discontinue use. I will see him in 2 days."	7	August 23, 2011	32	55
204,804	Cyproheptadine	migraine	"My doctor swapped me onto this medicine because I was getting married and hoping to have a more "baby friendly" medicine in case I got pregnant in the near future. On cyproheptadine, I felt like the medicine took some of the edge off my chronic migraines. The intensity lessened, but I saw no significant change in migraine frequency. I was taking 12mg per day. But oh, the side effects! First, I felt this perpetual restless agitation. Second, I was hungry absolutely all the time. I have a great deal of self-control and was able to keep things at bay for a while, but my weight kept creeping up. In 6 months, I gained 15 lbs (my normal, very stable weight is 120lbs, so this was a lot for me). Eventually decided this one wasn't for me."	4	July 6, 2017	9	136
46,905	Xenical	obesity	"Just over 4 weeks ago I started taking Xenical that my doctor prescribed me. On the day of started I was 23 stone 13 lbs, I am now 22 stone 5lbs, so I have lost 21lbs in just over 4 weeks! I was sensible enough to read online reviews and decided to make sure I eat as less fat as possible. When I'm hungry at lunch I occasionally had a egg and bacon sandwich but cooked in no fat and using fry lite spray, cut the fat off the meat. I have a sensible normal dinner and breakfast sometimes toast with no butter with a banana inside or a couple slices ham. I have cut out all the junk. Side effects for the first few days slight tummy cramp and very occasionally a looser stool when going to the toilet, but no other side effects at all."	9	February 13, 2010	140	147
137,731	Enbrel	ankylosing spondylitis	"Taking Embel once a week now (Started the day before Christmas 12/24/16). I have had Ankylosing Spondylitis for over 17 years but was misdiagnosed until 3/15. The doctors always told me that I had chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. It first started at @ age 37. I could hardly make it through a week without going in and getting IVs full of vitamins and saline. I finally came across a Nurse Practitioner who prescribed me vitamin B injections (twice a week), vitamin D (once a week), and Folic Acid (Deplin - once a week). This really was helpful but the pain was horrific & I never felt right. And I had boughts with bad pain in my Achilles - left foot. There is more to my story but this site will not allow me to type it."	3	February 20, 2016	5	137
152,744	Doxycycline	bacterial infection	"Have been taking this med now for the past 8 days, for an acute sinusitis infection, and paid strict attention to the pharmacists instructions..... YOU MUST DRINK A FULL GLASS OF WATER after you've taken it. Don't disregard these rules, or you will have severe side effects. Otherwise I'm hoping this time, doxy will clear it up as I was on amoxy and that didn't. This infection keeps repeating because of two bouts of pneumonia, and I'm sure residual infection wasn't properly cleared up then. This time I'm hoping with 10 days of the Doxy it will be so far so good.......BUT PAY ATTENTION TO THE FOOD AND DRINK ON THIS MED....."	8	November 3, 2017	2	112
68,797	Medroxyprogesterone	endometriosis	"I've been on the pill form (Provera), 30mg once a day for almost 15 months now and have gained nearly 100 lbs. I kid you not. My doctor thought it was my thyroid but it was not. All of my hormone levels were normal when tested. It has to be the medicine. It has a bad reputation for weight gain and I have never struggled with weight in my entire life before getting on this med. I was put on it for endometriosis and ovarian cysts, but I am going to talk to my Obgyn about switching to something else because I am almost positive it at least contributed to my rapid weight gain. Like others said, I am also tired all day every day. Very little energy. I haven't gotten a period since a month or two after I started taking it. Not worth it though."	1	September 27, 2016	1	147
7,532	Xanax	anxiety	"Xanax does feel like a miracle drug, but then addictive drugs always do at 1st. All is fine, for someone with anxiety there definitely does seem to be some kind of euphoria, because you feel like you can properly have jokes, interact socially, be yourself again e.t.c. It's only a band-aid, I know it's not an ideal world where everyone can get the best therapies e.t.c. but in truth it doesn't work forever and many people (such as myself) end up with inter-dose withdrawals and 'psychological dependence', ("OMG I FORGOT TO PACK MY XANAX HOW WILL I COPE?"). Compared to the withdrawals I experienced (no seizures thank god), the anxiety that made me go to the doc in the 1st place was very minor. I would advise use for no more than a month."	3	December 10, 2016	30	134
187,210	Azelastine / fluticasone	allergic rhinitis	"My ENT suggested I try Distma for allergies since Flonase had not helped. Three hours after Distma's first use I had intense needle stabbing pains in left side of head from crown moving down to ear/ temple area & then back up for "30 hours"! Very drowsy & in a haze. Then when I walk can hear something drumming in my hear, so it's back to the ENT tomorrow to find out the damage! "Do Not Use this product is my suggestion!" It seems I have a perforated eardrum!"	1	September 6, 2016	3	89
90,117	Pneumococcal 13-valent vaccine	pneumococcal disease prophylaxis	"When I was in my 20s I had a pneumonia shot and they said I would never need another one. My doctor insisted I have this new one. I didn't want it and he knew it but a nurse was standing there with the shot and I let them administer it in my upper right arm towards the back. The same day, my arm was useless and I had to hold on to it as it hurt so bad. I kept trying to get into the doc. but was turned down. I only lived a block away and went into his office but would not see me. This was, guessing, a year and some ago. My arm hurt that much for a week and then started to be able to move it. But, the shoulder joint of that arm is still very painful. I am in therapy for my right arm. Rapid heatbeat and breathing too."	1	March 20, 2016	12	156
173,657	Brexpiprazole	major depressive disorde	"As a "thick file" patient, after nearly thirty years of suffering through dozens of combinations of drugs for TRMDD, and this little gem has had an impact far exceeding any other treatment. One milligram Rexulti as an adjunct to 60 mg mirtazapine/200 mg bupropion has given me a chance to move forward. Reduced dependency on alprazolam, nicotine, ethanol in the first thirty days. Am hoping fervently that there's not a "poop-out" potential with Rexulti, and am making hay while the sun shines. My psychiatrist is shaking is head, having seen likewise highly significant movement in a good number of long-time treatment resistant patients, because "on paper, it looks just like Abilify". Not placebo effect in my case."	10	February 27, 2016	61	117
82,580	Liraglutide	diabetes, type 2	"I started on Victoza on May 10th. Took the .6 dose for one week and I'm now taking 1.6 dosage. I've read all the comments and I've learned a few things, so thank you! I take the dosage at night so that the nausea isn't too bad. On the days I'm nauseous, I'll take one or two Altoids mint and after a few minutes, I feel fine. I also take a acidophilus pill to add good bacteria. It seems to regulate bowel movement. I'm only taking this for three months to lower my HbA1c and my doctor wants me to lose weight. I started at 176 lbs and I'm now 175 lbs. As you can see, I haven't lost any weight. My optimum weight is 155lbs. The Victoza has curbed my appetite, but I was never into snacks or late night eating so I guess, no weight loss for now."	7	June 4, 2011	9	150
198,277	Exenatide	diabetes, type 2	"I took my second injection this morning. I have thus far no issue with injection. I do not have a lump like most people seem to have. injection goes well and easy for me. My first side effects after first injection came on day 2 I had terrible nausea for about an 1hr then it went away. I had diarrhea off and on all week and occasional nausea that didn't last long. Im hoping ill adjust to the med and those side effects of away. I did notice a slight decrease in my appetite. I also noticed if i ate to much i would get sick. No weight loss to report yet, but in the first week of injection I notice a big improvement in my blood sugars. Fasting blood sugar was normally 215 it is now 180's. Im hoping for more improvement overtime."	5	May 3, 2016	14	144
71,521	Vraylar	bipolar disorde	"I am titrating on 3 mg of Vraylar for week 2 and all my agitation is gone. I feel calm and sensible now. I'm tapering off of seroquel so I do not know how beneficial it will be with sleep but there's less sedation during the day which is a plus. I would recommend vraylar because of its low side effects profile."	10	July 3, 2016	20	62
152,389	Ciprofloxacin	urinary tract infection	"I took Cipro for five days and had to stop. I can say that it took the symptoms of the urinary tract infection away and made me feel better that way. On the other hand, it really aggravated some inflammatory conditions that I have had under control for a long period of time."	3	March 26, 2012	38	53
10,595	Mononessa	birth control	"Honestly, I know it's hard for anyone with a mood disorder to take hormone-related birth control, but this was the worst experience I ever had. I have moderate anxiety disorder, and after a week of being on this pill, I had severe panic attacks. Worse than I've ever had them. I couldn't control myself and was shaking and extremely dizzy and it felt as if the world was going to end. I always get sick after anxiety attacks but that one was the worst. I couldn't eat for a day or two. I know different medications work differently for everyone, but that by far was the worst reaction I've gotten. Going to try non hormonal from now on."	1	February 4, 2017	1	118
169,224	Acetazolamide	glaucoma	"I was taking Diamox twice daily for two weeks to reduce eye pressure before cataract surgery. Very effective in lowering pressure but side affects were trouble some. It makes you very tired, contiptated, dizzy, lack if appetite, some temporary hearing issues in one ear. A few days after stopping pills everything was back to normal."	9	September 23, 2016	11	55
117,941	Anafranil	obsessive compulsive disorde	"My son is 14 and has suffered with OCD for 2 years. Lexapro made him a happier obsessive with extreme gas but OCD symptoms no better. Anafranil has been great. Has fewer obsessions with less anxiety. It's an older drug you have to ask for."	9	December 5, 2009	71	45
156,188	Cialis	erectile dysfunction	"What is available in the drugstores here is 20mg Cialis. I used to take one every weekend. I satisfactorily enjoy the side problems of headache and muscle aches. Just two months ago I started to divide the 20mg bill into three i.e. a third per week i.e. a 20mg cialis for three weeks .. it has been working effectively!"	10	December 30, 2009	66	59
129,806	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"My best advice is to stay calm. The pill works even if she is over weight. I had two wait two long weeks but reading these reviews helped calm my nerves. She took the pill within 24 hours. The faster you take it, the better. However learn from your mistakes so this wont happen again. Hope this helps."	10	April 17, 2015	24	58
100,186	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"I've been on this birth control for about six months now and it's by far the best one I've ever taken. It definitely does the job, no babies and lighter periods, the first month was hard, depressed and low sex drive but those symptoms have gone now. I started the pack on the first day after my period, it has completely cleared up any acne, my boobs have gone up a size and I feel I've lost some weight due to a lack of appetite. I think if u can get through the first month without any serious problems this medication should work out fine for u. My only issue I would say is some months my period is a few days off."	8	May 14, 2016	6	123
216,198	Copper	birth control	"I had paragard inserted after my 45 days post partum and did not hurt one bit. Although I did have very light cramps the rest of the day but nothing extremely painful. I suggest getting it right after you have a baby that's probably why it didn't hurt me. Its the best birth control in my opinion because its hormone free and I don't need to take it constantly, its good for 10 yrs! The only bad thing I've experienced with it is my husband feeling the strings the first couple of months. The strings curled up and my husband doesn't feel anything anymore ( I had my obgyn check my strings)"	10	April 7, 2015	1	112
185,700	Saxenda	weight loss	"Update...Started Saxenda on 02/01/16 down 32 lbs this AM. Minimal side effects, certain foods make me nauseous, can no longer eat potatoe chips without feeling ill, but that's a good thing! I think that a slow, steady weight loss is best. Best advice is to take it day by day and don't get discouraged if you don't have a quick weight loss. Eventually you will reach your goal and because it has been slow and steady those new eating habits will stay with you and you have a much better chance of maintaining your goal weight. Good luck everyone!"	10	July 6, 2016	24	99
101,529	Vaniqa	hirsutism	"I have had the problem of facial hair for around 7 years, waxing, laser, plucking worked to an extent but I was still always self conscious as it would come back quickly. I knew there would be something out there to help me so got online and found reviews on this cream. I have been using for around 4 weeks now and the results are amazing. Hair regrowth has reduced amazingly, my skin feels smoother rather than stubbly, and my self esteem when out (especially in bright places) has improved so much! I highly recommend this cream to anyone who suffers from facial hair and has it effect their self esteem. It is expensive, but very worth it. My insurance paid for half of it."	10	April 14, 2015	52	125
22,867	Candesartan	migraine prevention	"I have suffered with migraines for the past 34 years. I had chronic acute migraines (18-27 per month). I have been on more preventive medications than I can count. My neurologist put me on candesartan because nothing else had worked. I started at 4 mg and now take 8mg. In the three months that I have been on candesartan, I have only had a handful of very treatable migraines. I feel like my life is in my control now and my migraines no longer control me."	10	September 14, 2017	8	86
17,454	Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel	birth control	"Inserting and retrieving the nuva ring takes some getting used to but after a few tries, you'll get the hang of it. The side effects, however, were so overwhelming I stopped using the nuva ring after 2 months. The positives were I didn't have to think about it everyday and normally I have acne but on nuva ring I didn't experience break outs. The negatives were my mood. I was irritable, depressed and cranky after about a week on the ring. Generally I'm mild tempered, sweet and forgiving. Not on nuva ring. I was overly emotional; crying, yelling, grumpy, annoyed. It was affecting my quality of life so I removed it. I've been off of it for over a week now and feel like my goofy playful self again. I'll never go back. Its not worth it."	3	May 21, 2017	9	137
28,602	Lexapro	anxiety	"Last year I broke out in hives all over my body from an allergic reaction. Had panic attacks and suffered from anxiety - tingling in head, crazy numbness and so on, all anxiety symptoms, made me feel like I was going crazy. Lexapro has been a miracle medicine for me. I've been taking it for about 6 months. I feel so much more calm and no more anxiety symptoms or panic attacks."	10	December 8, 2010	19	72
221,206	Drysol	hyperhidrosis	"I've been using Drysol for about 15 years and it has changed my life. I went from always having to wear black and/or jackets all the time to having absolutely no more sweating! I followed the directions to a tee, but after a year, I started to cut back on my use. Now, I only apply once a month and it works great. Tip....Make sure you don't shave your armpits for at least a couple of days before applying and that will alleviate any tingling or burning."	10	February 11, 2015	31	87
5,519	Donnatal	irritable bowel syndrome	"I was recently diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and given Belladonna/Phenabarbital, as well as Dexilant (acid reducer). I felt great for the first week of being on these; however after that it has gone downhill, with severe diarrhea and headaches. I have lost 13 lbs since taking these medicines and concerned with which medicines cause this. The Dexilant seems to cause the diarrhea, but I'm left wondering why the headaches are so bad. Any assistance would be great...cannot function w/the headaches and nothing over the counter touches them."	8	August 5, 2011	23	88
73,965	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"About to finish my third week. Started the pill on the first day of my period, so my period lasted a little longer than usual. I take it at night before bed to minimize the side effects. It did cause me to wake up a little nauseous a couple nights and I did get a couple of zits over the last couple of weeks. I usually just get one zit the week before my period to let me know its around the corner. I haven't really noticed any other side effects. I am a little bloated but I think its because my period is around the corner. All and All the first few weeks have been surprisingly tolerable. I was scared at first but it seems like this may just work out for me. I will update during my second month to keep you all posted."	9	February 23, 2012	11	146
167,989	Kariva	6</span> users found this comment helpful.	"Literally the only good thing Kariva did was prevent pregnancy and clear up my acne. I'm 18 and it's the first birth control I've ever tried. Within the second week of taking it I had a lower sex drive, I gained weight and I couldn't get wet no matter WHAT I did. Also, my periods were never bad to begin with, but on this pill they were SO heavy for 7 days. I had extreme cramping, was always tired, and had shooting pain through my anus every time I would sit down on the toilet. I've been off this for 3 weeks now and everything is completely back to normal."	2	March 20, 2012	6	110
232,026	Trazodone	ibromyalgia	"I began taking trazadone 20 years ago for depression and insomnia. It has working very well for all these years. Unfortunately I have myalgias and began taking tramadol for pain this last year. I have had a rare reaction called serotonin syndrome. I can't move without the pain control medicines so I've had to give up my faithful trazadone."	10	January 1, 2010	15	59
91,131	Botox	migraine prevention	"Getting 100 units in 9 shots on my head wasn't a lot of fun. But I haven't had a headache since. It's only been 4 days, but my neck was sore today and I should have had a doozy of a headache. My eyelids drooped a little after the shots, but my wife didn't notice. I've got a good feeling about this. If I get through this weekend without pain, I'll be sold."	9	December 16, 2016	16	73
149,766	Mirena	birth control	"I got my Mirena inserted on Friday (11/18/2011), and so far I love it. The insertion was extremely painful! Really crampy! However, I have never had any kids, and have never been pregnant (I've heard it's easier if you've had children). I got it inserted on the first day of period because it's when the cervix is most open. Since then, I've had mild cramping and a very light period (more like spotting). I usually have heavy periods and pretty mild cramps. Today, I've barely spotted at at all, and the cramps have definitely decreased. So far I'm extremely happy I decided to get the Mirena. I will definitely post an update after I've had the Mirena for a longer period of time, but as of right now, I'm only expecting the best!"	10	November 20, 2011	2	133
115,143	Diazepam	anxiety	"Helped me through the worst feeling in my life up until that time I never thought that my body was capable of those horrible feelings or emotions. Feelings of fear and dread of not knowing how to fix it until EVENTUALLY a very understanding doctor prescribed me diazepam. They gave me hope, they gave me the confidence I needed to fight back from this awful place I was in. I lost weight and weighed only 5 stone 10 pounds because I just couldn't eat but diazepam allowed me to start eating again. I did recover but the experience has left me with anxiety which is now 15 years ago. I struggle every single day and doctors at my surgery are anti-diazepam. I get so scared that my anxiety will get so bad again without them."	10	November 14, 2012	29	135
193,519	Cyclobenzaprine	muscle spasm	"This drug has been very helpful for my pulled muscles, since I am allergic to aspirin, motrin, naproxen and all other drugs like that. At least there is something I can take, thank you!"	10	September 18, 2009	49	34
33,922	Junel Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I was taking Junel Fe 1/20 for about a year and unfortunately had to switch because it wasnt covered by my insurance. The best thing it did for me personally was lighten my period. my periods would last 5 days or so but they were easy to live with because they weren't heavy like before. Also calmed my cramps. Before BC i would get cramps EVERY TIME my cycle started. With this, I only had cramps occasionally."	9	June 8, 2015	6	77
145,166	Etonogestrel	birth control	"When I first got the nexplanon implant I thought it was a godsend because I didn't have to worry about getting pregnant for 3 years but I soon found out it was not so ideal. Within a few months I started growing cysts (one in my breast, wrist, on my jawline, and one on my ovaries) and gaining an incredible amount of weight. It also made my periods much heavier and unpredictable. I literally had almost ALL of the side effects possible. I ended up getting it out early. It wasn't too terrible to get out other than the numbing shot was somewhat painful (felt like getting stung by multiple bees in the same spot) and it was a rather quick procedure. I would not recommend the implant to anyone!"	2	October 29, 2015	1	130
25,533	Nivolumab	non-small cell lung cance	"I have been taking Ondivo since March 2016. My cancer is now in my liver and the medicine seems to be keeping the cancer strictly in my liver, due to a PET scan in 12-2016. I have developed a red rash and found that lotion and creams do help. Lately I have noticed my nails looking strange and the thumb nails look like they may come off. Have not discussed with my doctor, and will do so at the next appointment. My cancer started in a knot on my neck and in my lung as stage 4. I only have the cancer in my liver. I am unsure as to what I will do considering that cancer has been contained to my liver only. I have had cancer since August 2013."	7	January 19, 2017	15	131
20,483	Afrin	nasal congestion	"Just like everyone else, can't get the cap off. Ridiculous. We'll see if it clears me up. I will probably go get something else since this just seems like a mess"	1	February 20, 2017	7	31
70,070	Naprelan	sciatica	"Sciatica pain since June. October started Naproxen 500 and obvious changes. No pain from back to calf, can stand for longer periods of time without pain and leg numbness. Very happy. "	9	November 8, 2011	63	32
373	Medroxyprogesterone	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I have been on the depo shot since I had my daughter which was 3 years ago. For the first few months I had spotting but that stopped. I still get PMS-like symptoms around the time I would usually get my period. I have gained 15 pounds while on depo. I have been getting bad migranes & terrible aches in my body and I'm not sure if it's because of the shot. I would definitely recommend this shot. There is nothing to remember every day, just show up to the doctor once every 3 months!"	10	March 29, 2015	9	95
26,708	Sprintec	birth control	"I am 20 years old and on my second month of taking Sprintec. The older I get the more and more irregular my periods have become. I would have absolutely no idea when they were coming, and when they did I would be in horrible pain and would vomit profusely. After 1 month of taking Sprintec, I was really pleasantly surprised to find my period arrive exactly on time, with no vomiting! The discharge was a bit...thicker..than usual, but the length was fine. I did experience probably the worst mood swings of my life, and strangely enough, my upper thighs have been breaking out in pimples, which I didn't correlate to my birth control until reading other comments. However, these are minor complaints."	5	September 18, 2010	2	123
164,204	Fluorouracil	skin cance	"I have had great success with Carac treating pre-cancerous condition on my entire face area. The results were astounding! I am currently one week from finishing treatment on both forearm areas and looks like the results will be similar."	10	February 13, 2009	108	39
39,664	Contrave	obesity	"I took my first pill today. Spent the next 9 hours literally asleep or standing over the sink. Within one hour of taking it the nausea started, at 2 hours the dizziness and tiredness. I felt worse than when I had the full blown flu. STAY AWAY!! There are better, less toxic options!"	1	February 21, 2016	12	53
80,544	Zovia	birth control	"I've been on Zovia for at least a year now, I had tried two other types of pills before this point, but they basically made me have a period for at least two weeks out of the month. Zovia has worked really well, I have typical periods now and they last maybe 4 days? My acne has cleared up a lot, and I did end up going a cup size and gaining some weight (this might be related to other things in my life though, so I'm not 100% going to blame the birth control for this). My PMS is better than it used to be (I used to have the worst mood swings before I went on any pill at all), however my sex drive is super low. I'd say that's probably the only bad part?"	8	October 25, 2015	3	137
192,212	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	acne	"When I was 15 i started on Estelle/Brenda and this helped to clear up my skin as I had both face and back acne that started when I was 14. Although Estelle helped with my skin I also had a lot of water retention, my face became puffy/rounder and I felt like it was harder to lose weight once I had gained it. I decided to go off Estelle for a year when I was 18 and I was able to lose weight quickly but my acne came back straight away. I tried for a whole year to deal with it but just couldn't bear it. Then at 19 I went on Yasmin which was amazing for my skin! Within a couple of months it was completely clear and had no impact on my weight. It is slightly more expensive than other pills but completely worth it!"	9	February 10, 2016	7	147
111,207	Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir	hepatitis c	"My Dr didn't really stay in touch with me through this medication. As a 25 year old with no prior health issues, I was a little scared. I did have headaches, and I suppose the occasional tiredness, but nothing unbearable. For my headaches I'd still take the occasional Tylenol because they did get bad at times. I was on an 8 week treatment and it worked! Here I am 6 months later, completely cured."	10	October 6, 2017	3	74
99,460	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"Superprep actually cleaned my system out really well. But it's the worst tasting, I almost threw it up several times while drinking it. I had to keep a glass of water and drink it in between. I tried to chug it so it would be faster but that just made the gagging worse. I personally would never use this product again."	3	November 16, 2017	3	61
99,826	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"Just completed my colonoscopy today. Due to family history, I have them every 3-4 years. This was my second time with Suprep and was (again) very pleased. Easy to drink (as these things go) and bowel prep was effective/painless. No issues during the night (after round one) and the prep the next morning had me completely prepared for a good procedure."	10	May 4, 2016	16	61
89,740	Celexa	depression	"I've been on Celexa for a little over a year now for extreme depression and anxiety and I have found it to be very helpful (as well as affordable if you are one of the many Americans without health insurance). Side-effects were minimal and limited to some headaches and excessive yawning, both of which completely disappeared with time."	8	September 30, 2009	114	58
20,516	Vimpat	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
11,010	Terbinafine	onychomycosis, toenail	"Been using for 5 months, my doctor advises one more month of use. Had fungus on 2 nails and my big toenail that was 80% infected has improved to about 15% remaining. Improvement in nails was very slow for the first 3-4 months and with this month you can see the improvement everyday. Thankfully, no side effects other than stomach cramps for the first few days. Monthly blood draws to check liver enzymes are normal."	8	October 17, 2009	71	75
52,299	Adipex-P	weight loss	"In the last year I put on 30lbs going to 207lbs. I have been on Adipex on and off for about 6 weeks. The first 2 weeks I lost 15lbs with diet and exercise, going to 189lbs. I had to stop for a week because I had major constipation. I gained 2lbs back. When I started back with 4 prunes nightly, I have lost another 4lbs. I think the week break helped to get the weight loss started again."	9	January 10, 2009	39	79
150,638	Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim	bacterial skin infection	"Worst medicine ever. I'm not allergic to anything by the way. I was prescribed for a uti and had to stop after 5 days. Migraines, eyeballs throbbed, chest was in excruciating pain, neck pain, upper and lower back pain, stomach and ovary pin, and leg pain, especially in the knees, onto of of that, nausea, loss of appetite, dizziness, the immediate and random need to throw up, and worst of all...a red rash all over my body. To top that off, and loss of sex drive. I have never had an allergic reaction to a medicine before...I will never take this again. BEWARE!!!!"	1	October 11, 2015	19	103
1,574	Eluxadoline	irritable bowel syndrome	"From day 1 of taking Viberzi I felt a difference. No more stomach pains or cramps or needing to run to the bathroom every time I ate, this medicine truly is perfect. I've noticed that other people have had issues with it and I see a few have mentioned that they don't have a gallbladder and it works fine for them, I do not have a gallbladder and it has been the most helpful medicine I've been on yet so maybe it has something to do with not having a gallbladder? Anyways, this medicine does work for me and hopefully anyone reading this that has wanted to try it will take the good comments into consideration and try it out! You never know unless you try! Just read the directions and DO NOT drink alcohol like it says!!"	10	October 18, 2016	19	138
185,697	Saxenda	obesity	"Continuation from previous review.. Been on for 5 days and have had to force myself to eat so that I have energy. It's been great. I have no cravings, and I don't want to eat every second of every day. I used to eat when I was bored and even now when I'm bored I still don't want too eat. It's awesome."	10	August 22, 2016	33	62
11,583	Pramipexole	parkinson's disease	"I was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. I was started on Mirapex, after 3 weeks of therapy I had to stop due to severe side effects: auditive hallucinations, nausea, peripheral edema, muscle pain, vivid dreams and the worst, difficulty sleeping having the need to get up and move constantly. I'm sure that this is a very good medication but I couldn't tolerate the side effects"	1	August 30, 2013	35	65
155,330	Metronidazole	bacterial vaginitis	"Okay . I had the weird BV smell and the nasty discharge I went to the dr got my prescription. I have had DIARRHEA everyday I've been on the pill. I'm on the 500mg for 7 days TWICE a day . I have 2 days until I'm done . Thank God! It's been nothing but torture . It has cleared everything up ! Which is a plus (: but my anal area is not happy at allll."	8	September 29, 2015	6	77
159,040	TriNessa	acne	"I started taking TriNessa about three months ago as a primary birth control while I am on Isotretinoin (Accutane). Overall, I have had a positive experience with it; I haven't had any nausea, headaches, abnormal mood swings, or acne flares. The main negative thing I have to say is when my first period started while taking this I had the WORST cramps ever, and a pretty heavy flow. However, my second period rolled around, and I did not have any cramps at all plus a normal flow! The only other side effects I have experienced are hair loss and some breast tenderness."	8	September 24, 2015	5	102
78,303	Tapentadol	pain	"I found I had unusual energy and didn't feel my back pain, was able to do a lot of the manual chores involved in renovations and spring cleaning that I put off (due to pain and lack of motivation). So far no effects of longing for a dose. I take only when the pain comes back. I'm waiting for the negative but so far ... it's great!"	10	March 24, 2010	150	67
203,470	Indomethacin	gout, acute	"I took 2 x 25 mg for my gout pain, which was in my elbow and shoulders. It gave me great relief and I only take it when the pain arrives. It worked for me. Thank you."	10	July 9, 2008	18	37
196,428	Eszopiclone	insomnia	"Did help me first day but not after that mainly due to the fact I have anxiety not insomnia. I was taking 3.5mg of it called zopiclone in UK. To be honest I think its usless in 3.5mg"	7	October 16, 2015	2	38
104,516	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I've only been on this birth control for about a week. So far I haven't experienced any side effects. I read a lot of reviews that talked about heavy spotting, I'm hoping that this won't happen to me or I'll have to change it. This is my first time on birth control."	8	September 13, 2011	4	52
42,846	Xulane	birth control	"I started xulane in May 2016 all was good. I get very nauseous at times dizzy back ache this month I've been feeling very bloated and upset stomach, I took it off for a while because it made me very depressed, and a zombie I normally have lots of energy now I am a bumb lol. Ok i have to force myself out of bed, increase in breast size that's a plus so far but everything else i hate can't wait to get back on copper i.u.d."	3	August 14, 2016	4	87
23,913	Tretinoin	acne	"Started Trenti noun cream 0.025%..3 weeks out. Yes you will get dry and peeling, and yes possible break outs ...it's the cream working. I am 41 and have acne deeply embedded in chin. With just 3 weeks on cream...not only does the acne embedded seem to be loosening up and such I didn't realize it also does help with the tone of your skin and fine wrinkles. I love this product. Would like to try a stronger percentage next visit. Follow instructions...I use mine at night I do my cleansing as always however let you skin rest for 20 to 30 minutes as instructions recommend and apply...pea size does work. Less is more in this case. You will waste product if using too much. Be patient and results will follow. Love it."	10	March 7, 2017	30	132
172,257	Clonazepam	anxiety	"I give this medicine a 10 only because it does its job...but it did cause me to get a criminal case against me for "driving under the influence of a scheduled drug" in which I will have to appear in court for. All because the cop (without any doctor experience or medical school education) thought the blood levels were "high". I hadn't taken a pill since 13 hours beforehand!....and I NEVER abused the klonopin due to its strong properties. This does make some people I know very mean who are generally very sweet when they take it. But, I have taken xanax, valium, and klonopin and the klonopin has worked in my opinion-the best for longterm panic and anxiety issues. can be used for bipolar disorder so that's a plus."	8	March 15, 2017	23	130
167,762	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I got Skyla inserted about two and a half months ago. The insertion process was intense the pain was a lot and I have a high pain tolerance. Once I got up I almost passed out and the doctor had me sit for a while. The cramping pain was immediate. That night I did not sleep the cramps were so bad I was crying and contemplating having my boyfriend take me to the hospital. The cramps stayed around for about another 7 day with them decreasing around the 4th day. I was bleeding for about two weeks then it stopped a couple days and started back. I never know if it is my period or just my random bleeding.. I am trying to stick with it but I think I will have it removed soon."	6	January 5, 2016	2	135
213,542	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Used this product at 11pm it's now 2:30am and I've been up an hour now. It's so itchy it's driving me crazy. I even tried washing it out and it hasn't worked!! DON'T BUY THIS"	1	October 8, 2017	1	35
129,454	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"The process did hurt a lot but, it's worth it. Especially if you want to figure out what life really truly has to offer, without the worry of a child. I didn't cramp as bad as I did while on the pill. However, I did cramp like I was on my period. I did spot/ have light bleeding for 2months. Doctors said that was normal. Overall I love the skyla and thinking about getting annoying November, no my 3years won't be up, just don't need any mishaps when it's really time for anew one."	10	August 22, 2015	0	94
158,742	Methylphenidate	adhd	"I am 36 and was diagnosed with ADD shortly after my youngest son was diagnosed with ADHD. I take 36mg Concerta and it has changed my life and saved my career. Looking back, I should have been diagnosed as a child, but my intellect got me through college, the military and life in general thus far. Had I been treated as a child, life would have been a lot easier. However, my struggles have made me who I am. I recently began a new position at work and it is extremely challenging. I need to be exceptionally focused and organized. I was drowning and getting depressed about my lack of success until I started taking the Concerta. 2 months later I have been promoted and able to handle a larger workload.....HOWEVER, my son developed severe tics."	8	April 27, 2010	103	136
182,254	Mirena	birth control	"I'm 27 w/ two kids. After my second child was born in 2008 I suffered from almost daily tension/migraine headaches. I wanted to try Mirena as a solution to birth control and possibly help my headaches. After 4 months my headaches are slightly better but I have had some noticeable side effects; 10-15 lbs weight gain, increased discharge, longer periods, and cramping after sex or exercise. "	2	June 26, 2011	2	67
180,137	Doxylamine / pyridoxine	nausea/vomiting of pregnancy	"This medicine works wonders! I was having severe nausea & vomiting every morning to the point I was losing so much weight. My doctor prescribed me Diclegis , I take 2 at night & one during the day because of how tired it makes me. Ever since I've been taking it I've been able to hold down food & water & I've also gained an appetite. Without these I wouldn't be able to go to work. I love them!"	8	October 6, 2017	2	79
50,348	Gabapentin	ibromyalgia	"After being diagnosed four years ago and several different meds I went to a rheumatologist and he put me on gabapentin. I started out with 300mg at night for one week. Over the course of 4 weeks it slowly increased to 600mg 3 times daily. The first 23 hours I notice a difference. By the time I reached 600 mg 3 times daily I felt like a totally different person with my pain level going from a 10 most days to anywhere from 1-5. Well, the last 2 weeks my pain level has went up to 10 and no lower then a 5. I hope when I go back to the doctor. He will adjust the dosage and get it working again. Being almost pain free was awesome!"	9	November 27, 2013	109	128
99,798	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"Awful tasting! I didn't see theses reviews before I took my first dose. I mixed the prep with water and 10 minutes after drinking the 16 ounces and the additional water required I threw up three times! It tastes like salty cherry water and I hope to never have to do this again. My doctor recommended I use magnesium citrate for my second dose thankfully because I don't think I could force myself to take the second round of this awful prep."	1	August 17, 2016	9	82
79,640	Insulin glargine	diabetes, type 2	"Oral meds did not bring down the A1c nor the fasting blood sugars which stayed in the 140s and kept climbing. . I have now been on Lantus for 6 months, titrated dose every Saturday increasing dose by 4 units per week until my fasting blood sugars are averaging 100, A1c is in normal rang now. Have not had any hypoglycemia bouts which happened with the oral meds. I give this insulin a two thumbs up."	10	February 25, 2015	25	76
211,032	Carisoprodol	muscle spasm	"Very good muscle relaxer. I've tried the others and they don't work. Can't drive while taking but can't drive with muscle spasms either. I really like this medcine, it works great and almost no side effects/ Does make me a bit sleepy."	9	July 4, 2013	86	42
82,323	Liraglutide	diabetes, type 2	"I have been on Victoza since 5-9-14 started with .6 and on 1.2 now. I have noticed my reading are now 80s to 150. This medicine is doing a great job. I am now off my glipizide and metformin and only take the Victoza which has caused no side effects that others have spoken of. I think this is a great medicine for diabetes. Thanks Victoza."	9	May 28, 2014	52	66
104,592	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have been on Portia for two years. I would say overall not a bad birth control. When I originally switched to Portia it was much better than the pills I took before. I no longer got nausea after taking it like with my old pills and it cut down my period. Right now I can say a bad period is three days long which isn't bad at all or it just doesn't show up which is nice. I have gained no weight from it. My only complaint is since I started it I've noticed I've gone from wanting sex to having almost no interest in it and I have become dry. My mood has been getting worse each month so I think it's time to switch to a different method."	7	June 23, 2011	6	131
33,917	Junel Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I have been on this birth control for a few weeks now and have had nothing but issues with it. The first few days were fine and I had very few problems As I got farther along into the pill pack I started having more side effects such as Bad cramps, light headed, I was very moody, My back was very achy, and I started to have headaches. Day 7 I started my period 3 weeks early. I figured it was spotting but I ended up having to use tampons and pads. I called my doctor and they told me to stay on it and it should get better. So that is what i did. It hasn't stopped.Ii have been on my "period' for a week now when usually it is only 3. I am very disappointed with this medicine."	1	November 4, 2015	2	140
18,235	Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel	birth control	"I love love love NuvaRing! I have been on hormone based birth control for 6 years now. I have been on NuvaRing for 1 year. So far, this is the best one I've used and I have tried several. With OTHER pills, I have had weight gain (not in my breasts unfortunately), acne, moodiness, lack of sex drive, spotting, periods that lasted forever etc. With the NuvaRing, nothing. My skin is clearer than it has ever been (not perfect but I'll take what I can get), I haven't gained any more weight, I only worry about it once a month. I think it's perfect. The thing people have to remember is, everyone's going to be different. It's not the product, it's the person. Ortho Tricyclen Lo didn't work for me. Neither did Lo Ovral. And they're rather popular."	10	July 26, 2010	37	138
191,481	Lisdexamfetamine	binge eating disorde	"Vyvanse has been a miraculous drug for me. I have binging/dieting/binging/dieting for the last 40 years. During my last diet I managed to lose 80 pounds and felt great, but almost as soon as I hit goal I started binging again, sometimes 6 days a week. Very quickly I regained 15 pounds. I ask my doctor about Vyvanse and he (rather reluctantly) prescribed it. Well, those endless obsessions about food are just gone. I don't worry about what I'm going to eat for my next meal. I've always had a problem with Thanksgiving, worrying about what I will eat WEEKS in advance. Only side effect is dry mouth."	9	November 13, 2015	48	108
142,420	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"For me, the insertion pain was a 9/10. It's similar to a mild contraction. I've had it in for over four weeks now. In those four weeks, I've had a constant, heavy period, cramps, migraines, bloating, moodiness, worsened acne, and overall tiredness. I'm not saying I didn't have acne or was never tired before, but the last four weeks have made me not want to leave the house. I have to take ibuprofen every 4 hours to relieve the cramps. Everyone's body reacts differently, but at this point, I may get it removed. It's really affected my day to day life."	6	October 17, 2017	1	101
56,841	Meclizine	vertig	"I took 5 doses of this medication - it made me sleepy which made it difficult to function. I was unable to drive myself and concentrate at work. I also developed a rash on my neck. I was instructed by the pharmacist to stop taking the medication, take a Benadryl and apply an over the counter cortisone on the rash. The rash went away within two days but I still have vertigo. I am being told that there is no other medication that can be prescribed."	1	April 17, 2012	31	86
212,959	Tizanidine	muscle spasm	"Zanaflex has really helped me. I had major hip surgery last year and have had a very difficult time bouncing back. After the surgery I became very weak, lost significant amounts of muscle definition and tone, which resulted in a weakened lower back and core. I now live in excruciating pain, my L5 & S1 has completely compressed with my sciatic nerve in the middle. I have extreme nerve pain, and hypersensitivity down my right leg. Daily chores are very difficult, and my love for fitness now feels like a daunting chore. My doctor switched me from Soma to Zanaflex. At first I didn't like it because it made me extremely drowsy and would knock me out. Now I am used to the side effects and can honestly say that this medication is the best muscle relaxer I have ever taken. It reduces back pain, loosens up the tightness, and compliments my oxycodone very nicely. I can finally "function" again, and exercise, lift weights, and do my daily duties as a house wife & mother."	10	October 4, 2013	240	175
110,244	Nexplanon	birth control	"I've had nexplanon since February of 2015. I got it for birth control but more importantly to try to regulate my periods because they were so painful and heavy for me in the past. The side effects I've experienced is the irregular periods. It made my periods lighter and less painful but they lasted longer. I bled off and on for nearly two months so I went to the doctor and they put me on the pill to attempt to regulate my period. It worked for a little bit but now they're back to being irregular but they aren't as long as they were. I also experienced a pain at the insertion site and still do occasionally. Emotional side effects I've experienced would be mood swings and sometimes sadness. All of my symptoms are tolerable. I'm glad I got it."	8	March 23, 2016	2	140
204,115	Dilantin	peripheral neuropathy	"I am a 26 year old female who has neuropathy throughout her entire body (happened following surgery likely due to anesthesia, awful!). I have bad reactions to seizure medicines, this one being the worst- along with Trileptal. This made me a complete lunatic. I was anti social, scared to be around anyone but my mother, had a migraine for 3 days while taking, was angry- an absolute monster. If you are a female and younger in age, I would suggest trying this medication with a good support system (mother or significant other) who can be with you at all times just in case you react like I did."	1	October 26, 2011	12	108
195,172	Regadenoson	radionuclide myocardial perfusion study	"I had an anaphylactic reaction. Within 30 sec of the drug being injected, my chest began to tighten and I could not feel my feet. The numbness continued to spread upward until I could feel nothing from my chest down with continuing increased chest pain and wheezing. They placed me in reverse trendelenburg position and called for a cardiologist. I became increasingly diaphoretic,increasing chest pressure, still unable to feel anything below my neck and I could not move my head. I received several IV pushes. It took them over 30 mins to stabilize me and return me to baseline- able to move all 4 limbs with normal vital signs. This occurred within a hospital setting, but they proceeded with the test anyway. I am asthmatic on meds."	1	August 28, 2015	6	127
96,751	Crisaborole	atopic dermatitis	"Not only have I had eczema my whole life, but I’m allergic to a million things, and my allergic reactions cause extremely painful dermatitis all over my skin. Most topical medicines I’ve been allergic to, and steroids made it worse. Eucrisa works like magic for me. Clears rashes up overnight, gives so much pain relief, clears up any damaged skin. It does wonders. The catch: it stings, horribly, for around ten minutes. Putting this medicine on open/newly damaged skin is quite possibly one of the worse pains I’ve ever felt, and applying this medicine can bring me to tears sometimes. However, the good of this medicine does outweigh the bad, so the pain is simply something I live with."	9	October 8, 2017	16	119
139,938	Euflexxa	osteoarthritis	"Left knee arthroscopic clean up. Still bad. Steroid injection relief for couple months. Another injection with fluid removed and same. Can walk on even ground with little to no pain. Can not go up stairs still so try Euflexxa. After first of 3 shots I am in pain walking on even ground now. Worse. Back does not hurt, just knee on standing or walking. Don't know what surgeon will do about this. This knee looked salvageable so no replacement offered yet. Ironically, the other knee is totally bone on bone but has no pain. Was hoping to get thru summer without big surgery."	1	April 3, 2017	19	103
133,983	Ashlyna	birth control	"I have been on this birth control for 5 and 1/2 months. The first pack was alright, I had a little breakthrough bleeding for about a week but it stopped and then I had a very nice and light period when it came to the end of the pack. However, since I have started my 2nd pack, I have been on my period nonstop since week 4... it is now week 11. Another fun side effect I found is that I have gained a ton of weight. Needless to say, I'm switching birth controls."	1	November 6, 2016	2	94
47,907	Adapalene	acne	"I have had mod acne since I was 12. I have tried all over the counter stuff and oral antibiotics. Nothing ever worked well. After a month on adapalene I have noticed a nice difference in my skin. I have had very mild flaking, but no burning on the .01%. So far I have not had a huge breakout from it as some have reported. My skin looks the best it has in years. I hope it stays this way. Some of the scarring has improved, but not gone completely. So far love this product and wish I had tried it sooner. I was terrified after some of the reviews I read. My co worker recommended I used it on one cheek for awhile to see how my skin reacted. Might be a good way to start for some."	9	April 19, 2015	30	139
53,327	Ultram ER	pain	"I have adhesions related to multiple abdominal surgeries and some nerve damage as well. I was on Vicodin for 6 months and was referred to a pain clinic. Being a nurse I had seen Ultram used in the hospital with good pain control. I suggested I try it and stop the Vicodin. It was an incredibly easy transition and the benefits were immediate. I too have noticed a definite mood stabilizing. I was having mood swings on the Vicodin that were affecting my relationships with others. I feel calmer and my pain is nearly gone at 200mg daily. I am so thankful for having relief. I think it's a wonderful drug."	10	May 7, 2009	73	111
217,723	Cheratussin DAC	cold symptoms	"Not much help for my cold and cough. Similar to horrible tasting liquid couch syrup my parents gave me as a kid. My doctor prescribed it for my cough/ sinusitus. I took a few doses per directions. It did not help, but gave me a headache."	2	November 3, 2009	5	46
25,335	Golimumab	rheumatoid arthritis	"I have been on Simponi since 11/09. Took a couple of months to kick-in, and seems to wear off about the 3 1/2 weeks. Best results I have ever had. Did not use with Methotrexate due to had neuropathy symptoms when I take Methotrexate. I have had rheumatoid arthritis for 18 years and I am 55 years old, been on every RA medicine, Simponi is the best for me."	8	August 24, 2010	91	69
197,342	Paroxetine	depression	"I used Paxil twice for depression and mood swings while on chemo therapy. Both times I only used half the min dose (5mg/day) and it did help considerably reduce anxiety and depression associated with being on extended chemotherapy. It also controlled anger and road-rage associated with chemo therapy. Recently I tried Paxil a third time in preparation for another round of chemo - and Paxil made me feel lousy after a few weeks taking it. I stopped and switched to Celexa. Both previous times when Paxil did work I made the serious mistake of stopping it abruptly. I had to go back on it and gradually reduce the dosage by splitting pills over two weeks. I'd give Paxil a rating of 10 had I not had problems with it this time."	7	January 15, 2012	13	131
17,659	Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel	birth control	"I was on the depo for 2 years nd that made me feel as if I was Prego and my doctor told me about the vaginal ring and been on it ever since I love it although I forgot I already had one in and doubled up once and wondered why I did not get my period for that week.. It's easy to insert and no pain"	9	January 12, 2016	1	67
11,575	Trulicity	diabetes, type 2	"Hey Guys, It's been 4 months since my last post as I wanted to give it a few months to see how this was going to work. So, I have been on Trulicity for six months now with Metformin. When I hit the five month period the diarrhea, gas, sulphur belching finally subsided. I now longer have any of those side effects. However, I still haven't lost any weight at all, but I think that was because when I first started Trulicity I was taking it with Glimepiride and that one has a side effect of weight gain so I think the two meds were fighting each other lol. I have been back on the Metformin with Trulicity for about a week now, so we will see what this does. I was diagnosed as stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD 3) so I am watching diet closely."	10	October 24, 2017	24	147
124,942	Allopurinol	gout	"My mother, brother, 1 sister and myself have all had this diagnosis. My mother was the worse suffer until she was put on allopurinol. When she had a bad flare her mode of travel was a wheelchair. I was next in the worse category then my brother and sister. All of us have received moderate to good relief from the pain associated with Gout. A small change in our diet was also started, but for one and he loved his alcohol. Allopurinol has cut way down the number of flares I now experience."	8	December 3, 2014	38	93
85,034	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I was switched to this from Loryna (generic Yaz) two months ago. I've been on some form of BC since age 19 to control horrible cramps and prevent ovarian cysts, and I'm 27 now. Hoped this pill would lessen the ovarian tenderness and stop the weight gain (40 lbs in one year!) I had while on Loryna. Well, I'm horribly gassy and have had diarrhea every day for going on three weeks now of my 2nd pack. It's clearing up my acne and sex drive is better by a smidge, but my period is a lot longer and heavier, rather than shorter and lighter like it was on Loryna. Cramps are much worse, too, and I feel tired all the time. The crazy appetite increase Loryna gave me hasn't changed, either. Calling my gyno today to see if I can switch."	5	January 2, 2016	0	141
98,247	Nexplanon	birth control	"I got my Nexplanon implant out today after being fed up with the heavy spotting since I got it in three months ago. Not only was I sick of the everyday spotting, I have been experiencing fatigue, headaches and mood swings. I guess I can't be on any form of BC including the pills. I am looking forward to being "normal" self. Gave it a 6 because it seemed to work at preventing pregnancy. However, I'd rather deal with condoms if that mean no annoying side effects."	6	June 10, 2015	7	87

221,724

Dexlansoprazole

gerd

"This sample was given to me and it is 60mg. I was told to take 3x per day with meals. Burning stopped right away but now I have severe diarrhea after 4 days and feel so bloated. Doctor told me to go on liquid diet and discontinue use. I will see him in 2 days."

7

August 23, 2011

32

55

204,804

Cyproheptadine

migraine

"My doctor swapped me onto this medicine because I was getting married and hoping to have a more "baby friendly" medicine in case I got pregnant in the near future. On cyproheptadine, I felt like the medicine took some of the edge off my chronic migraines. The intensity lessened, but I saw no significant change in migraine frequency. I was taking 12mg per day. But oh, the side effects! First, I felt this perpetual restless agitation. Second, I was hungry absolutely all the time. I have a great deal of self-control and was able to keep things at bay for a while, but my weight kept creeping up. In 6 months, I gained 15 lbs (my normal, very stable weight is 120lbs, so this was a lot for me). Eventually decided this one wasn't for me."

4

July 6, 2017

9

136

46,905

Xenical

obesity

"Just over 4 weeks ago I started taking Xenical that my doctor prescribed me. On the day of started I was 23 stone 13 lbs, I am now 22 stone 5lbs, so I have lost 21lbs in just over 4 weeks! I was sensible enough to read online reviews and decided to make sure I eat as less fat as possible. When I'm hungry at lunch I occasionally had a egg and bacon sandwich but cooked in no fat and using fry lite spray, cut the fat off the meat. I have a sensible normal dinner and breakfast sometimes toast with no butter with a banana inside or a couple slices ham. I have cut out all the junk. Side effects for the first few days slight tummy cramp and very occasionally a looser stool when going to the toilet, but no other side effects at all."

9

February 13, 2010

140

147

137,731

Enbrel

ankylosing spondylitis

"Taking Embel once a week now (Started the day before Christmas 12/24/16). I have had Ankylosing Spondylitis for over 17 years but was misdiagnosed until 3/15. The doctors always told me that I had chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. It first started at @ age 37. I could hardly make it through a week without going in and getting IVs full of vitamins and saline. I finally came across a Nurse Practitioner who prescribed me vitamin B injections (twice a week), vitamin D (once a week), and Folic Acid (Deplin - once a week). This really was helpful but the pain was horrific & I never felt right. And I had boughts with bad pain in my Achilles - left foot. There is more to my story but this site will not allow me to type it."

3

February 20, 2016

5

137

152,744

Doxycycline

bacterial infection

"Have been taking this med now for the past 8 days, for an acute sinusitis infection, and paid strict attention to the pharmacists instructions..... YOU MUST DRINK A FULL GLASS OF WATER after you've taken it. Don't disregard these rules, or you will have severe side effects. Otherwise I'm hoping this time, doxy will clear it up as I was on amoxy and that didn't. This infection keeps repeating because of two bouts of pneumonia, and I'm sure residual infection wasn't properly cleared up then. This time I'm hoping with 10 days of the Doxy it will be so far so good.......BUT PAY ATTENTION TO THE FOOD AND DRINK ON THIS MED....."

8

November 3, 2017

2

112

68,797

Medroxyprogesterone

endometriosis

"I've been on the pill form (Provera), 30mg once a day for almost 15 months now and have gained nearly 100 lbs. I kid you not. My doctor thought it was my thyroid but it was not. All of my hormone levels were normal when tested. It has to be the medicine. It has a bad reputation for weight gain and I have never struggled with weight in my entire life before getting on this med. I was put on it for endometriosis and ovarian cysts, but I am going to talk to my Obgyn about switching to something else because I am almost positive it at least contributed to my rapid weight gain. Like others said, I am also tired all day every day. Very little energy. I haven't gotten a period since a month or two after I started taking it. Not worth it though."

1

September 27, 2016

1

147

7,532

Xanax

anxiety

"Xanax does feel like a miracle drug, but then addictive drugs always do at 1st. All is fine, for someone with anxiety there definitely does seem to be some kind of euphoria, because you feel like you can properly have jokes, interact socially, be yourself again e.t.c. It's only a band-aid, I know it's not an ideal world where everyone can get the best therapies e.t.c. but in truth it doesn't work forever and many people (such as myself) end up with inter-dose withdrawals and 'psychological dependence', ("OMG I FORGOT TO PACK MY XANAX HOW WILL I COPE?"). Compared to the withdrawals I experienced (no seizures thank god), the anxiety that made me go to the doc in the 1st place was very minor. I would advise use for no more than a month."

3

December 10, 2016

30

134

187,210

Azelastine / fluticasone

allergic rhinitis

"My ENT suggested I try Distma for allergies since Flonase had not helped. Three hours after Distma's first use I had intense needle stabbing pains in left side of head from crown moving down to ear/ temple area & then back up for "30 hours"! Very drowsy & in a haze. Then when I walk can hear something drumming in my hear, so it's back to the ENT tomorrow to find out the damage! "Do Not Use this product is my suggestion!" It seems I have a perforated eardrum!"

1

September 6, 2016

3

89

90,117

Pneumococcal 13-valent vaccine

pneumococcal disease prophylaxis

"When I was in my 20s I had a pneumonia shot and they said I would never need another one. My doctor insisted I have this new one. I didn't want it and he knew it but a nurse was standing there with the shot and I let them administer it in my upper right arm towards the back. The same day, my arm was useless and I had to hold on to it as it hurt so bad. I kept trying to get into the doc. but was turned down. I only lived a block away and went into his office but would not see me. This was, guessing, a year and some ago. My arm hurt that much for a week and then started to be able to move it. But, the shoulder joint of that arm is still very painful. I am in therapy for my right arm. Rapid heatbeat and breathing too."

1

March 20, 2016

12

156

173,657

Brexpiprazole

major depressive disorde

"As a "thick file" patient, after nearly thirty years of suffering through dozens of combinations of drugs for TRMDD, and this little gem has had an impact far exceeding any other treatment. One milligram Rexulti as an adjunct to 60 mg mirtazapine/200 mg bupropion has given me a chance to move forward. Reduced dependency on alprazolam, nicotine, ethanol in the first thirty days. Am hoping fervently that there's not a "poop-out" potential with Rexulti, and am making hay while the sun shines. My psychiatrist is shaking is head, having seen likewise highly significant movement in a good number of long-time treatment resistant patients, because "on paper, it looks just like Abilify". Not placebo effect in my case."

10

February 27, 2016

61

117

82,580

Liraglutide

diabetes, type 2

"I started on Victoza on May 10th. Took the .6 dose for one week and I'm now taking 1.6 dosage. I've read all the comments and I've learned a few things, so thank you! I take the dosage at night so that the nausea isn't too bad. On the days I'm nauseous, I'll take one or two Altoids mint and after a few minutes, I feel fine. I also take a acidophilus pill to add good bacteria. It seems to regulate bowel movement. I'm only taking this for three months to lower my HbA1c and my doctor wants me to lose weight. I started at 176 lbs and I'm now 175 lbs. As you can see, I haven't lost any weight. My optimum weight is 155lbs. The Victoza has curbed my appetite, but I was never into snacks or late night eating so I guess, no weight loss for now."

7

June 4, 2011

9

150

198,277

Exenatide

diabetes, type 2

"I took my second injection this morning. I have thus far no issue with injection. I do not have a lump like most people seem to have. injection goes well and easy for me. My first side effects after first injection came on day 2 I had terrible nausea for about an 1hr then it went away. I had diarrhea off and on all week and occasional nausea that didn't last long. Im hoping ill adjust to the med and those side effects of away. I did notice a slight decrease in my appetite. I also noticed if i ate to much i would get sick. No weight loss to report yet, but in the first week of injection I notice a big improvement in my blood sugars. Fasting blood sugar was normally 215 it is now 180's. Im hoping for more improvement overtime."

5

May 3, 2016

14

144

71,521

Vraylar

bipolar disorde

"I am titrating on 3 mg of Vraylar for week 2 and all my agitation is gone. I feel calm and sensible now. I'm tapering off of seroquel so I do not know how beneficial it will be with sleep but there's less sedation during the day which is a plus. I would recommend vraylar because of its low side effects profile."

10

July 3, 2016

20

62

152,389

Ciprofloxacin

urinary tract infection

"I took Cipro for five days and had to stop. I can say that it took the symptoms of the urinary tract infection away and made me feel better that way. On the other hand, it really aggravated some inflammatory conditions that I have had under control for a long period of time."

3

March 26, 2012

38

53

10,595

Mononessa

birth control

"Honestly, I know it's hard for anyone with a mood disorder to take hormone-related birth control, but this was the worst experience I ever had. I have moderate anxiety disorder, and after a week of being on this pill, I had severe panic attacks. Worse than I've ever had them. I couldn't control myself and was shaking and extremely dizzy and it felt as if the world was going to end. I always get sick after anxiety attacks but that one was the worst. I couldn't eat for a day or two. I know different medications work differently for everyone, but that by far was the worst reaction I've gotten. Going to try non hormonal from now on."

1

February 4, 2017

1

118

169,224

Acetazolamide

glaucoma

"I was taking Diamox twice daily for two weeks to reduce eye pressure before cataract surgery. Very effective in lowering pressure but side affects were trouble some. It makes you very tired, contiptated, dizzy, lack if appetite, some temporary hearing issues in one ear. A few days after stopping pills everything was back to normal."

9

September 23, 2016

11

55

117,941

Anafranil

obsessive compulsive disorde

"My son is 14 and has suffered with OCD for 2 years. Lexapro made him a happier obsessive with extreme gas but OCD symptoms no better. Anafranil has been great. Has fewer obsessions with less anxiety. It's an older drug you have to ask for."

9

December 5, 2009

71

45

156,188

Cialis

erectile dysfunction

"What is available in the drugstores here is 20mg Cialis. I used to take one every weekend. I satisfactorily enjoy the side problems of headache and muscle aches. Just two months ago I started to divide the 20mg bill into three i.e. a third per week i.e. a 20mg cialis for three weeks .. it has been working effectively!"

10

December 30, 2009

66

59

129,806

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"My best advice is to stay calm. The pill works even if she is over weight. I had two wait two long weeks but reading these reviews helped calm my nerves. She took the pill within 24 hours. The faster you take it, the better. However learn from your mistakes so this wont happen again. Hope this helps."

10

April 17, 2015

24

58

100,186

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I've been on this birth control for about six months now and it's by far the best one I've ever taken. It definitely does the job, no babies and lighter periods, the first month was hard, depressed and low sex drive but those symptoms have gone now. I started the pack on the first day after my period, it has completely cleared up any acne, my boobs have gone up a size and I feel I've lost some weight due to a lack of appetite. I think if u can get through the first month without any serious problems this medication should work out fine for u. My only issue I would say is some months my period is a few days off."

8

May 14, 2016

6

123

216,198

Copper

birth control

"I had paragard inserted after my 45 days post partum and did not hurt one bit. Although I did have very light cramps the rest of the day but nothing extremely painful. I suggest getting it right after you have a baby that's probably why it didn't hurt me. Its the best birth control in my opinion because its hormone free and I don't need to take it constantly, its good for 10 yrs! The only bad thing I've experienced with it is my husband feeling the strings the first couple of months. The strings curled up and my husband doesn't feel anything anymore ( I had my obgyn check my strings)"

10

April 7, 2015

1

112

185,700

Saxenda

weight loss

"Update...Started Saxenda on 02/01/16 down 32 lbs this AM. Minimal side effects, certain foods make me nauseous, can no longer eat potatoe chips without feeling ill, but that's a good thing! I think that a slow, steady weight loss is best. Best advice is to take it day by day and don't get discouraged if you don't have a quick weight loss. Eventually you will reach your goal and because it has been slow and steady those new eating habits will stay with you and you have a much better chance of maintaining your goal weight. Good luck everyone!"

10

July 6, 2016

24

99

101,529

Vaniqa

hirsutism

"I have had the problem of facial hair for around 7 years, waxing, laser, plucking worked to an extent but I was still always self conscious as it would come back quickly. I knew there would be something out there to help me so got online and found reviews on this cream. I have been using for around 4 weeks now and the results are amazing. Hair regrowth has reduced amazingly, my skin feels smoother rather than stubbly, and my self esteem when out (especially in bright places) has improved so much! I highly recommend this cream to anyone who suffers from facial hair and has it effect their self esteem. It is expensive, but very worth it. My insurance paid for half of it."

10

April 14, 2015

52

125

22,867

Candesartan

migraine prevention

"I have suffered with migraines for the past 34 years. I had chronic acute migraines (18-27 per month). I have been on more preventive medications than I can count. My neurologist put me on candesartan because nothing else had worked. I started at 4 mg and now take 8mg. In the three months that I have been on candesartan, I have only had a handful of very treatable migraines. I feel like my life is in my control now and my migraines no longer control me."

10

September 14, 2017

8

86

17,454

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

birth control

"Inserting and retrieving the nuva ring takes some getting used to but after a few tries, you'll get the hang of it. The side effects, however, were so overwhelming I stopped using the nuva ring after 2 months. The positives were I didn't have to think about it everyday and normally I have acne but on nuva ring I didn't experience break outs. The negatives were my mood. I was irritable, depressed and cranky after about a week on the ring. Generally I'm mild tempered, sweet and forgiving. Not on nuva ring. I was overly emotional; crying, yelling, grumpy, annoyed. It was affecting my quality of life so I removed it. I've been off of it for over a week now and feel like my goofy playful self again. I'll never go back. Its not worth it."

3

May 21, 2017

9

137

28,602

Lexapro

anxiety

"Last year I broke out in hives all over my body from an allergic reaction. Had panic attacks and suffered from anxiety - tingling in head, crazy numbness and so on, all anxiety symptoms, made me feel like I was going crazy. Lexapro has been a miracle medicine for me. I've been taking it for about 6 months. I feel so much more calm and no more anxiety symptoms or panic attacks."

10

December 8, 2010

19

72

221,206

Drysol

hyperhidrosis

"I've been using Drysol for about 15 years and it has changed my life. I went from always having to wear black and/or jackets all the time to having absolutely no more sweating! I followed the directions to a tee, but after a year, I started to cut back on my use. Now, I only apply once a month and it works great. Tip....Make sure you don't shave your armpits for at least a couple of days before applying and that will alleviate any tingling or burning."

10

February 11, 2015

31

87

5,519

Donnatal

irritable bowel syndrome

"I was recently diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome and given Belladonna/Phenabarbital, as well as Dexilant (acid reducer). I felt great for the first week of being on these; however after that it has gone downhill, with severe diarrhea and headaches. I have lost 13 lbs since taking these medicines and concerned with which medicines cause this. The Dexilant seems to cause the diarrhea, but I'm left wondering why the headaches are so bad. Any assistance would be great...cannot function w/the headaches and nothing over the counter touches them."

8

August 5, 2011

23

88

73,965

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"About to finish my third week. Started the pill on the first day of my period, so my period lasted a little longer than usual. I take it at night before bed to minimize the side effects. It did cause me to wake up a little nauseous a couple nights and I did get a couple of zits over the last couple of weeks. I usually just get one zit the week before my period to let me know its around the corner. I haven't really noticed any other side effects. I am a little bloated but I think its because my period is around the corner. All and All the first few weeks have been surprisingly tolerable. I was scared at first but it seems like this may just work out for me. I will update during my second month to keep you all posted."

9

February 23, 2012

11

146

167,989

Kariva

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"Literally the only good thing Kariva did was prevent pregnancy and clear up my acne. I'm 18 and it's the first birth control I've ever tried. Within the second week of taking it I had a lower sex drive, I gained weight and I couldn't get wet no matter WHAT I did. Also, my periods were never bad to begin with, but on this pill they were SO heavy for 7 days. I had extreme cramping, was always tired, and had shooting pain through my anus every time I would sit down on the toilet. I've been off this for 3 weeks now and everything is completely back to normal."

2

March 20, 2012

6

110

232,026

Trazodone

ibromyalgia

"I began taking trazadone 20 years ago for depression and insomnia. It has working very well for all these years. Unfortunately I have myalgias and began taking tramadol for pain this last year. I have had a rare reaction called serotonin syndrome. I can't move without the pain control medicines so I've had to give up my faithful trazadone."

10

January 1, 2010

15

59

91,131

Botox

migraine prevention

"Getting 100 units in 9 shots on my head wasn't a lot of fun. But I haven't had a headache since. It's only been 4 days, but my neck was sore today and I should have had a doozy of a headache. My eyelids drooped a little after the shots, but my wife didn't notice. I've got a good feeling about this. If I get through this weekend without pain, I'll be sold."

9

December 16, 2016

16

73

149,766

Mirena

birth control

"I got my Mirena inserted on Friday (11/18/2011), and so far I love it. The insertion was extremely painful! Really crampy! However, I have never had any kids, and have never been pregnant (I've heard it's easier if you've had children). I got it inserted on the first day of period because it's when the cervix is most open. Since then, I've had mild cramping and a very light period (more like spotting). I usually have heavy periods and pretty mild cramps. Today, I've barely spotted at at all, and the cramps have definitely decreased. So far I'm extremely happy I decided to get the Mirena. I will definitely post an update after I've had the Mirena for a longer period of time, but as of right now, I'm only expecting the best!"

10

November 20, 2011

2

133

115,143

Diazepam

anxiety

"Helped me through the worst feeling in my life up until that time I never thought that my body was capable of those horrible feelings or emotions. Feelings of fear and dread of not knowing how to fix it until EVENTUALLY a very understanding doctor prescribed me diazepam. They gave me hope, they gave me the confidence I needed to fight back from this awful place I was in. I lost weight and weighed only 5 stone 10 pounds because I just couldn't eat but diazepam allowed me to start eating again. I did recover but the experience has left me with anxiety which is now 15 years ago. I struggle every single day and doctors at my surgery are anti-diazepam. I get so scared that my anxiety will get so bad again without them."

10

November 14, 2012

29

135

193,519

Cyclobenzaprine

muscle spasm

"This drug has been very helpful for my pulled muscles, since I am allergic to aspirin, motrin, naproxen and all other drugs like that. At least there is something I can take, thank you!"

10

September 18, 2009

49

34

33,922

Junel Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I was taking Junel Fe 1/20 for about a year and unfortunately had to switch because it wasnt covered by my insurance. The best thing it did for me personally was lighten my period. my periods would last 5 days or so but they were easy to live with because they weren't heavy like before. Also calmed my cramps. Before BC i would get cramps EVERY TIME my cycle started. With this, I only had cramps occasionally."

9

June 8, 2015

6

77

145,166

Etonogestrel

birth control

"When I first got the nexplanon implant I thought it was a godsend because I didn't have to worry about getting pregnant for 3 years but I soon found out it was not so ideal. Within a few months I started growing cysts (one in my breast, wrist, on my jawline, and one on my ovaries) and gaining an incredible amount of weight. It also made my periods much heavier and unpredictable. I literally had almost ALL of the side effects possible. I ended up getting it out early. It wasn't too terrible to get out other than the numbing shot was somewhat painful (felt like getting stung by multiple bees in the same spot) and it was a rather quick procedure. I would not recommend the implant to anyone!"

2

October 29, 2015

1

130

25,533

Nivolumab

non-small cell lung cance

"I have been taking Ondivo since March 2016. My cancer is now in my liver and the medicine seems to be keeping the cancer strictly in my liver, due to a PET scan in 12-2016. I have developed a red rash and found that lotion and creams do help. Lately I have noticed my nails looking strange and the thumb nails look like they may come off. Have not discussed with my doctor, and will do so at the next appointment. My cancer started in a knot on my neck and in my lung as stage 4. I only have the cancer in my liver. I am unsure as to what I will do considering that cancer has been contained to my liver only. I have had cancer since August 2013."

7

January 19, 2017

15

131

20,483

Afrin

nasal congestion

"Just like everyone else, can't get the cap off. Ridiculous. We'll see if it clears me up. I will probably go get something else since this just seems like a mess"

1

February 20, 2017

7

31

70,070

Naprelan

sciatica

"Sciatica pain since June. October started Naproxen 500 and obvious changes. No pain from back to calf, can stand for longer periods of time without pain and leg numbness. Very happy. "

9

November 8, 2011

63

32

373

Medroxyprogesterone

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I have been on the depo shot since I had my daughter which was 3 years ago. For the first few months I had spotting but that stopped. I still get PMS-like symptoms around the time I would usually get my period. I have gained 15 pounds while on depo. I have been getting bad migranes & terrible aches in my body and I'm not sure if it's because of the shot. I would definitely recommend this shot. There is nothing to remember every day, just show up to the doctor once every 3 months!"

10

March 29, 2015

9

95

26,708

Sprintec

birth control

"I am 20 years old and on my second month of taking Sprintec. The older I get the more and more irregular my periods have become. I would have absolutely no idea when they were coming, and when they did I would be in horrible pain and would vomit profusely. After 1 month of taking Sprintec, I was really pleasantly surprised to find my period arrive exactly on time, with no vomiting! The discharge was a bit...thicker..than usual, but the length was fine. I did experience probably the worst mood swings of my life, and strangely enough, my upper thighs have been breaking out in pimples, which I didn't correlate to my birth control until reading other comments. However, these are minor complaints."

5

September 18, 2010

2

123

164,204

Fluorouracil

skin cance

"I have had great success with Carac treating pre-cancerous condition on my entire face area. The results were astounding! I am currently one week from finishing treatment on both forearm areas and looks like the results will be similar."

10

February 13, 2009

108

39

39,664

Contrave

obesity

"I took my first pill today. Spent the next 9 hours literally asleep or standing over the sink. Within one hour of taking it the nausea started, at 2 hours the dizziness and tiredness. I felt worse than when I had the full blown flu. STAY AWAY!! There are better, less toxic options!"

1

February 21, 2016

12

53

80,544

Zovia

birth control

"I've been on Zovia for at least a year now, I had tried two other types of pills before this point, but they basically made me have a period for at least two weeks out of the month. Zovia has worked really well, I have typical periods now and they last maybe 4 days? My acne has cleared up a lot, and I did end up going a cup size and gaining some weight (this might be related to other things in my life though, so I'm not 100% going to blame the birth control for this). My PMS is better than it used to be (I used to have the worst mood swings before I went on any pill at all), however my sex drive is super low. I'd say that's probably the only bad part?"

8

October 25, 2015

3

137

192,212

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

acne

"When I was 15 i started on Estelle/Brenda and this helped to clear up my skin as I had both face and back acne that started when I was 14. Although Estelle helped with my skin I also had a lot of water retention, my face became puffy/rounder and I felt like it was harder to lose weight once I had gained it. I decided to go off Estelle for a year when I was 18 and I was able to lose weight quickly but my acne came back straight away. I tried for a whole year to deal with it but just couldn't bear it. Then at 19 I went on Yasmin which was amazing for my skin! Within a couple of months it was completely clear and had no impact on my weight. It is slightly more expensive than other pills but completely worth it!"

9

February 10, 2016

7

147

111,207

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir

hepatitis c

"My Dr didn't really stay in touch with me through this medication. As a 25 year old with no prior health issues, I was a little scared. I did have headaches, and I suppose the occasional tiredness, but nothing unbearable. For my headaches I'd still take the occasional Tylenol because they did get bad at times. I was on an 8 week treatment and it worked! Here I am 6 months later, completely cured."

10

October 6, 2017

3

74

99,460

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"Superprep actually cleaned my system out really well. But it's the worst tasting, I almost threw it up several times while drinking it. I had to keep a glass of water and drink it in between. I tried to chug it so it would be faster but that just made the gagging worse. I personally would never use this product again."

3

November 16, 2017

3

61

99,826

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"Just completed my colonoscopy today. Due to family history, I have them every 3-4 years. This was my second time with Suprep and was (again) very pleased. Easy to drink (as these things go) and bowel prep was effective/painless. No issues during the night (after round one) and the prep the next morning had me completely prepared for a good procedure."

10

May 4, 2016

16

61

89,740

Celexa

depression

"I've been on Celexa for a little over a year now for extreme depression and anxiety and I have found it to be very helpful (as well as affordable if you are one of the many Americans without health insurance). Side-effects were minimal and limited to some headaches and excessive yawning, both of which completely disappeared with time."

8

September 30, 2009

114

58

20,516

Vimpat

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

11,010

Terbinafine

onychomycosis, toenail

"Been using for 5 months, my doctor advises one more month of use. Had fungus on 2 nails and my big toenail that was 80% infected has improved to about 15% remaining. Improvement in nails was very slow for the first 3-4 months and with this month you can see the improvement everyday. Thankfully, no side effects other than stomach cramps for the first few days. Monthly blood draws to check liver enzymes are normal."

8

October 17, 2009

71

75

52,299

Adipex-P

weight loss

"In the last year I put on 30lbs going to 207lbs. I have been on Adipex on and off for about 6 weeks. The first 2 weeks I lost 15lbs with diet and exercise, going to 189lbs. I had to stop for a week because I had major constipation. I gained 2lbs back. When I started back with 4 prunes nightly, I have lost another 4lbs. I think the week break helped to get the weight loss started again."

9

January 10, 2009

39

79

150,638

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

bacterial skin infection

"Worst medicine ever. I'm not allergic to anything by the way. I was prescribed for a uti and had to stop after 5 days. Migraines, eyeballs throbbed, chest was in excruciating pain, neck pain, upper and lower back pain, stomach and ovary pin, and leg pain, especially in the knees, onto of of that, nausea, loss of appetite, dizziness, the immediate and random need to throw up, and worst of all...a red rash all over my body. To top that off, and loss of sex drive. I have never had an allergic reaction to a medicine before...I will never take this again. BEWARE!!!!"

1

October 11, 2015

19

103

1,574

Eluxadoline

irritable bowel syndrome

"From day 1 of taking Viberzi I felt a difference. No more stomach pains or cramps or needing to run to the bathroom every time I ate, this medicine truly is perfect. I've noticed that other people have had issues with it and I see a few have mentioned that they don't have a gallbladder and it works fine for them, I do not have a gallbladder and it has been the most helpful medicine I've been on yet so maybe it has something to do with not having a gallbladder? Anyways, this medicine does work for me and hopefully anyone reading this that has wanted to try it will take the good comments into consideration and try it out! You never know unless you try! Just read the directions and DO NOT drink alcohol like it says!!"

10

October 18, 2016

19

138

185,697

Saxenda

obesity

"Continuation from previous review.. Been on for 5 days and have had to force myself to eat so that I have energy. It's been great. I have no cravings, and I don't want to eat every second of every day. I used to eat when I was bored and even now when I'm bored I still don't want too eat. It's awesome."

10

August 22, 2016

33

62

11,583

Pramipexole

parkinson's disease

"I was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. I was started on Mirapex, after 3 weeks of therapy I had to stop due to severe side effects: auditive hallucinations, nausea, peripheral edema, muscle pain, vivid dreams and the worst, difficulty sleeping having the need to get up and move constantly. I'm sure that this is a very good medication but I couldn't tolerate the side effects"

1

August 30, 2013

35

65

155,330

Metronidazole

bacterial vaginitis

"Okay . I had the weird BV smell and the nasty discharge I went to the dr got my prescription. I have had DIARRHEA everyday I've been on the pill. I'm on the 500mg for 7 days TWICE a day . I have 2 days until I'm done . Thank God! It's been nothing but torture . It has cleared everything up ! Which is a plus (: but my anal area is not happy at allll."

8

September 29, 2015

6

77

159,040

TriNessa

acne

"I started taking TriNessa about three months ago as a primary birth control while I am on Isotretinoin (Accutane). Overall, I have had a positive experience with it; I haven't had any nausea, headaches, abnormal mood swings, or acne flares. The main negative thing I have to say is when my first period started while taking this I had the WORST cramps ever, and a pretty heavy flow. However, my second period rolled around, and I did not have any cramps at all plus a normal flow! The only other side effects I have experienced are hair loss and some breast tenderness."

8

September 24, 2015

5

102

78,303

Tapentadol

pain

"I found I had unusual energy and didn't feel my back pain, was able to do a lot of the manual chores involved in renovations and spring cleaning that I put off (due to pain and lack of motivation). So far no effects of longing for a dose. I take only when the pain comes back. I'm waiting for the negative but so far ... it's great!"

10

March 24, 2010

150

67

203,470

Indomethacin

gout, acute

"I took 2 x 25 mg for my gout pain, which was in my elbow and shoulders. It gave me great relief and I only take it when the pain arrives. It worked for me. Thank you."

10

July 9, 2008

18

37

196,428

Eszopiclone

insomnia

"Did help me first day but not after that mainly due to the fact I have anxiety not insomnia. I was taking 3.5mg of it called zopiclone in UK. To be honest I think its usless in 3.5mg"

7

October 16, 2015

2

38

104,516

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've only been on this birth control for about a week. So far I haven't experienced any side effects. I read a lot of reviews that talked about heavy spotting, I'm hoping that this won't happen to me or I'll have to change it. This is my first time on birth control."

8

September 13, 2011

4

52

42,846

Xulane

birth control

"I started xulane in May 2016 all was good. I get very nauseous at times dizzy back ache this month I've been feeling very bloated and upset stomach, I took it off for a while because it made me very depressed, and a zombie I normally have lots of energy now I am a bumb lol. Ok i have to force myself out of bed, increase in breast size that's a plus so far but everything else i hate can't wait to get back on copper i.u.d."

3

August 14, 2016

4

87

23,913

Tretinoin

acne

"Started Trenti noun cream 0.025%..3 weeks out. Yes you will get dry and peeling, and yes possible break outs ...it's the cream working. I am 41 and have acne deeply embedded in chin. With just 3 weeks on cream...not only does the acne embedded seem to be loosening up and such I didn't realize it also does help with the tone of your skin and fine wrinkles. I love this product. Would like to try a stronger percentage next visit. Follow instructions...I use mine at night I do my cleansing as always however let you skin rest for 20 to 30 minutes as instructions recommend and apply...pea size does work. Less is more in this case. You will waste product if using too much. Be patient and results will follow. Love it."

10

March 7, 2017

30

132

172,257

Clonazepam

anxiety

"I give this medicine a 10 only because it does its job...but it did cause me to get a criminal case against me for "driving under the influence of a scheduled drug" in which I will have to appear in court for. All because the cop (without any doctor experience or medical school education) thought the blood levels were "high". I hadn't taken a pill since 13 hours beforehand!....and I NEVER abused the klonopin due to its strong properties. This does make some people I know very mean who are generally very sweet when they take it. But, I have taken xanax, valium, and klonopin and the klonopin has worked in my opinion-the best for longterm panic and anxiety issues. can be used for bipolar disorder so that's a plus."

8

March 15, 2017

23

130

167,762

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I got Skyla inserted about two and a half months ago. The insertion process was intense the pain was a lot and I have a high pain tolerance. Once I got up I almost passed out and the doctor had me sit for a while. The cramping pain was immediate. That night I did not sleep the cramps were so bad I was crying and contemplating having my boyfriend take me to the hospital. The cramps stayed around for about another 7 day with them decreasing around the 4th day. I was bleeding for about two weeks then it stopped a couple days and started back. I never know if it is my period or just my random bleeding.. I am trying to stick with it but I think I will have it removed soon."

6

January 5, 2016

2

135

213,542

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Used this product at 11pm it's now 2:30am and I've been up an hour now. It's so itchy it's driving me crazy. I even tried washing it out and it hasn't worked!! DON'T BUY THIS"

1

October 8, 2017

1

35

129,454

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"The process did hurt a lot but, it's worth it. Especially if you want to figure out what life really truly has to offer, without the worry of a child. I didn't cramp as bad as I did while on the pill. However, I did cramp like I was on my period. I did spot/ have light bleeding for 2months. Doctors said that was normal. Overall I love the skyla and thinking about getting annoying November, no my 3years won't be up, just don't need any mishaps when it's really time for anew one."

10

August 22, 2015

0

94

158,742

Methylphenidate

adhd

"I am 36 and was diagnosed with ADD shortly after my youngest son was diagnosed with ADHD. I take 36mg Concerta and it has changed my life and saved my career. Looking back, I should have been diagnosed as a child, but my intellect got me through college, the military and life in general thus far. Had I been treated as a child, life would have been a lot easier. However, my struggles have made me who I am. I recently began a new position at work and it is extremely challenging. I need to be exceptionally focused and organized. I was drowning and getting depressed about my lack of success until I started taking the Concerta. 2 months later I have been promoted and able to handle a larger workload.....HOWEVER, my son developed severe tics."

8

April 27, 2010

103

136

182,254

Mirena

birth control

"I'm 27 w/ two kids. After my second child was born in 2008 I suffered from almost daily tension/migraine headaches. I wanted to try Mirena as a solution to birth control and possibly help my headaches. After 4 months my headaches are slightly better but I have had some noticeable side effects; 10-15 lbs weight gain, increased discharge, longer periods, and cramping after sex or exercise. "

2

June 26, 2011

2

67

180,137

Doxylamine / pyridoxine

nausea/vomiting of pregnancy

"This medicine works wonders! I was having severe nausea & vomiting every morning to the point I was losing so much weight. My doctor prescribed me Diclegis , I take 2 at night & one during the day because of how tired it makes me. Ever since I've been taking it I've been able to hold down food & water & I've also gained an appetite. Without these I wouldn't be able to go to work. I love them!"

8

October 6, 2017

2

79

50,348

Gabapentin

ibromyalgia

"After being diagnosed four years ago and several different meds I went to a rheumatologist and he put me on gabapentin. I started out with 300mg at night for one week. Over the course of 4 weeks it slowly increased to 600mg 3 times daily. The first 23 hours I notice a difference. By the time I reached 600 mg 3 times daily I felt like a totally different person with my pain level going from a 10 most days to anywhere from 1-5. Well, the last 2 weeks my pain level has went up to 10 and no lower then a 5. I hope when I go back to the doctor. He will adjust the dosage and get it working again. Being almost pain free was awesome!"

9

November 27, 2013

109

128

99,798

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"Awful tasting! I didn't see theses reviews before I took my first dose. I mixed the prep with water and 10 minutes after drinking the 16 ounces and the additional water required I threw up three times! It tastes like salty cherry water and I hope to never have to do this again. My doctor recommended I use magnesium citrate for my second dose thankfully because I don't think I could force myself to take the second round of this awful prep."

1

August 17, 2016

9

82

79,640

Insulin glargine

diabetes, type 2

"Oral meds did not bring down the A1c nor the fasting blood sugars which stayed in the 140s and kept climbing. . I have now been on Lantus for 6 months, titrated dose every Saturday increasing dose by 4 units per week until my fasting blood sugars are averaging 100, A1c is in normal rang now. Have not had any hypoglycemia bouts which happened with the oral meds. I give this insulin a two thumbs up."

10

February 25, 2015

25

76

211,032

Carisoprodol

muscle spasm

"Very good muscle relaxer. I've tried the others and they don't work. Can't drive while taking but can't drive with muscle spasms either. I really like this medcine, it works great and almost no side effects/ Does make me a bit sleepy."

9

July 4, 2013

86

42

82,323

Liraglutide

diabetes, type 2

"I have been on Victoza since 5-9-14 started with .6 and on 1.2 now. I have noticed my reading are now 80s to 150. This medicine is doing a great job. I am now off my glipizide and metformin and only take the Victoza which has caused no side effects that others have spoken of. I think this is a great medicine for diabetes. Thanks Victoza."

9

May 28, 2014

52

66

104,592

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have been on Portia for two years. I would say overall not a bad birth control. When I originally switched to Portia it was much better than the pills I took before. I no longer got nausea after taking it like with my old pills and it cut down my period. Right now I can say a bad period is three days long which isn't bad at all or it just doesn't show up which is nice. I have gained no weight from it. My only complaint is since I started it I've noticed I've gone from wanting sex to having almost no interest in it and I have become dry. My mood has been getting worse each month so I think it's time to switch to a different method."

7

June 23, 2011

6

131

33,917

Junel Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I have been on this birth control for a few weeks now and have had nothing but issues with it. The first few days were fine and I had very few problems As I got farther along into the pill pack I started having more side effects such as Bad cramps, light headed, I was very moody, My back was very achy, and I started to have headaches. Day 7 I started my period 3 weeks early. I figured it was spotting but I ended up having to use tampons and pads. I called my doctor and they told me to stay on it and it should get better. So that is what i did. It hasn't stopped.Ii have been on my "period' for a week now when usually it is only 3. I am very disappointed with this medicine."

1

November 4, 2015

2

140

18,235

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

birth control

"I love love love NuvaRing! I have been on hormone based birth control for 6 years now. I have been on NuvaRing for 1 year. So far, this is the best one I've used and I have tried several. With OTHER pills, I have had weight gain (not in my breasts unfortunately), acne, moodiness, lack of sex drive, spotting, periods that lasted forever etc. With the NuvaRing, nothing. My skin is clearer than it has ever been (not perfect but I'll take what I can get), I haven't gained any more weight, I only worry about it once a month. I think it's perfect. The thing people have to remember is, everyone's going to be different. It's not the product, it's the person. Ortho Tricyclen Lo didn't work for me. Neither did Lo Ovral. And they're rather popular."

10

July 26, 2010

37

138

191,481

Lisdexamfetamine

binge eating disorde

"Vyvanse has been a miraculous drug for me. I have binging/dieting/binging/dieting for the last 40 years. During my last diet I managed to lose 80 pounds and felt great, but almost as soon as I hit goal I started binging again, sometimes 6 days a week. Very quickly I regained 15 pounds. I ask my doctor about Vyvanse and he (rather reluctantly) prescribed it. Well, those endless obsessions about food are just gone. I don't worry about what I'm going to eat for my next meal. I've always had a problem with Thanksgiving, worrying about what I will eat WEEKS in advance. Only side effect is dry mouth."

9

November 13, 2015

48

108

142,420

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"For me, the insertion pain was a 9/10. It's similar to a mild contraction. I've had it in for over four weeks now. In those four weeks, I've had a constant, heavy period, cramps, migraines, bloating, moodiness, worsened acne, and overall tiredness. I'm not saying I didn't have acne or was never tired before, but the last four weeks have made me not want to leave the house. I have to take ibuprofen every 4 hours to relieve the cramps. Everyone's body reacts differently, but at this point, I may get it removed. It's really affected my day to day life."

6

October 17, 2017

1

101

56,841

Meclizine

vertig

"I took 5 doses of this medication - it made me sleepy which made it difficult to function. I was unable to drive myself and concentrate at work. I also developed a rash on my neck. I was instructed by the pharmacist to stop taking the medication, take a Benadryl and apply an over the counter cortisone on the rash. The rash went away within two days but I still have vertigo. I am being told that there is no other medication that can be prescribed."

1

April 17, 2012

31

86

212,959

Tizanidine

muscle spasm

"Zanaflex has really helped me. I had major hip surgery last year and have had a very difficult time bouncing back. After the surgery I became very weak, lost significant amounts of muscle definition and tone, which resulted in a weakened lower back and core. I now live in excruciating pain, my L5 & S1 has completely compressed with my sciatic nerve in the middle. I have extreme nerve pain, and hypersensitivity down my right leg. Daily chores are very difficult, and my love for fitness now feels like a daunting chore. My doctor switched me from Soma to Zanaflex. At first I didn't like it because it made me extremely drowsy and would knock me out. Now I am used to the side effects and can honestly say that this medication is the best muscle relaxer I have ever taken. It reduces back pain, loosens up the tightness, and compliments my oxycodone very nicely. I can finally "function" again, and exercise, lift weights, and do my daily duties as a house wife & mother."

10

October 4, 2013

240

175

110,244

Nexplanon

birth control

"I've had nexplanon since February of 2015. I got it for birth control but more importantly to try to regulate my periods because they were so painful and heavy for me in the past. The side effects I've experienced is the irregular periods. It made my periods lighter and less painful but they lasted longer. I bled off and on for nearly two months so I went to the doctor and they put me on the pill to attempt to regulate my period. It worked for a little bit but now they're back to being irregular but they aren't as long as they were. I also experienced a pain at the insertion site and still do occasionally. Emotional side effects I've experienced would be mood swings and sometimes sadness. All of my symptoms are tolerable. I'm glad I got it."

8

March 23, 2016

2

140

204,115

Dilantin

peripheral neuropathy

"I am a 26 year old female who has neuropathy throughout her entire body (happened following surgery likely due to anesthesia, awful!). I have bad reactions to seizure medicines, this one being the worst- along with Trileptal. This made me a complete lunatic. I was anti social, scared to be around anyone but my mother, had a migraine for 3 days while taking, was angry- an absolute monster. If you are a female and younger in age, I would suggest trying this medication with a good support system (mother or significant other) who can be with you at all times just in case you react like I did."

1

October 26, 2011

12

108

195,172

Regadenoson

radionuclide myocardial perfusion study

"I had an anaphylactic reaction. Within 30 sec of the drug being injected, my chest began to tighten and I could not feel my feet. The numbness continued to spread upward until I could feel nothing from my chest down with continuing increased chest pain and wheezing. They placed me in reverse trendelenburg position and called for a cardiologist. I became increasingly diaphoretic,increasing chest pressure, still unable to feel anything below my neck and I could not move my head. I received several IV pushes. It took them over 30 mins to stabilize me and return me to baseline- able to move all 4 limbs with normal vital signs. This occurred within a hospital setting, but they proceeded with the test anyway. I am asthmatic on meds."

1

August 28, 2015

6

127

96,751

Crisaborole

atopic dermatitis

"Not only have I had eczema my whole life, but I’m allergic to a million things, and my allergic reactions cause extremely painful dermatitis all over my skin. Most topical medicines I’ve been allergic to, and steroids made it worse. Eucrisa works like magic for me. Clears rashes up overnight, gives so much pain relief, clears up any damaged skin. It does wonders. The catch: it stings, horribly, for around ten minutes. Putting this medicine on open/newly damaged skin is quite possibly one of the worse pains I’ve ever felt, and applying this medicine can bring me to tears sometimes. However, the good of this medicine does outweigh the bad, so the pain is simply something I live with."

9

October 8, 2017

16

119

139,938

Euflexxa

osteoarthritis

"Left knee arthroscopic clean up. Still bad. Steroid injection relief for couple months. Another injection with fluid removed and same. Can walk on even ground with little to no pain. Can not go up stairs still so try Euflexxa. After first of 3 shots I am in pain walking on even ground now. Worse. Back does not hurt, just knee on standing or walking. Don't know what surgeon will do about this. This knee looked salvageable so no replacement offered yet. Ironically, the other knee is totally bone on bone but has no pain. Was hoping to get thru summer without big surgery."

1

April 3, 2017

19

103

133,983

Ashlyna

birth control

"I have been on this birth control for 5 and 1/2 months. The first pack was alright, I had a little breakthrough bleeding for about a week but it stopped and then I had a very nice and light period when it came to the end of the pack. However, since I have started my 2nd pack, I have been on my period nonstop since week 4... it is now week 11. Another fun side effect I found is that I have gained a ton of weight. Needless to say, I'm switching birth controls."

1

November 6, 2016

2

94

47,907

Adapalene

acne

"I have had mod acne since I was 12. I have tried all over the counter stuff and oral antibiotics. Nothing ever worked well. After a month on adapalene I have noticed a nice difference in my skin. I have had very mild flaking, but no burning on the .01%. So far I have not had a huge breakout from it as some have reported. My skin looks the best it has in years. I hope it stays this way. Some of the scarring has improved, but not gone completely. So far love this product and wish I had tried it sooner. I was terrified after some of the reviews I read. My co worker recommended I used it on one cheek for awhile to see how my skin reacted. Might be a good way to start for some."

9

April 19, 2015

30

139

53,327

Ultram ER

pain

"I have adhesions related to multiple abdominal surgeries and some nerve damage as well. I was on Vicodin for 6 months and was referred to a pain clinic. Being a nurse I had seen Ultram used in the hospital with good pain control. I suggested I try it and stop the Vicodin. It was an incredibly easy transition and the benefits were immediate. I too have noticed a definite mood stabilizing. I was having mood swings on the Vicodin that were affecting my relationships with others. I feel calmer and my pain is nearly gone at 200mg daily. I am so thankful for having relief. I think it's a wonderful drug."

10

May 7, 2009

73

111

217,723

Cheratussin DAC

cold symptoms

"Not much help for my cold and cough. Similar to horrible tasting liquid couch syrup my parents gave me as a kid. My doctor prescribed it for my cough/ sinusitus. I took a few doses per directions. It did not help, but gave me a headache."

2

November 3, 2009

5

46

25,335

Golimumab

rheumatoid arthritis

"I have been on Simponi since 11/09. Took a couple of months to kick-in, and seems to wear off about the 3 1/2 weeks. Best results I have ever had. Did not use with Methotrexate due to had neuropathy symptoms when I take Methotrexate. I have had rheumatoid arthritis for 18 years and I am 55 years old, been on every RA medicine, Simponi is the best for me."

8

August 24, 2010

91

69

197,342

Paroxetine

depression

"I used Paxil twice for depression and mood swings while on chemo therapy. Both times I only used half the min dose (5mg/day) and it did help considerably reduce anxiety and depression associated with being on extended chemotherapy. It also controlled anger and road-rage associated with chemo therapy. Recently I tried Paxil a third time in preparation for another round of chemo - and Paxil made me feel lousy after a few weeks taking it. I stopped and switched to Celexa. Both previous times when Paxil did work I made the serious mistake of stopping it abruptly. I had to go back on it and gradually reduce the dosage by splitting pills over two weeks. I'd give Paxil a rating of 10 had I not had problems with it this time."

7

January 15, 2012

13

131

17,659

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

birth control

"I was on the depo for 2 years nd that made me feel as if I was Prego and my doctor told me about the vaginal ring and been on it ever since I love it although I forgot I already had one in and doubled up once and wondered why I did not get my period for that week.. It's easy to insert and no pain"

9

January 12, 2016

1

67

11,575

Trulicity

diabetes, type 2

"Hey Guys, It's been 4 months since my last post as I wanted to give it a few months to see how this was going to work. So, I have been on Trulicity for six months now with Metformin. When I hit the five month period the diarrhea, gas, sulphur belching finally subsided. I now longer have any of those side effects. However, I still haven't lost any weight at all, but I think that was because when I first started Trulicity I was taking it with Glimepiride and that one has a side effect of weight gain so I think the two meds were fighting each other lol. I have been back on the Metformin with Trulicity for about a week now, so we will see what this does. I was diagnosed as stage 3 chronic kidney disease (CKD 3) so I am watching diet closely."

10

October 24, 2017

24

147

124,942

Allopurinol

gout

"My mother, brother, 1 sister and myself have all had this diagnosis. My mother was the worse suffer until she was put on allopurinol. When she had a bad flare her mode of travel was a wheelchair. I was next in the worse category then my brother and sister. All of us have received moderate to good relief from the pain associated with Gout. A small change in our diet was also started, but for one and he loved his alcohol. Allopurinol has cut way down the number of flares I now experience."

8

December 3, 2014

38

93

85,034

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I was switched to this from Loryna (generic Yaz) two months ago. I've been on some form of BC since age 19 to control horrible cramps and prevent ovarian cysts, and I'm 27 now. Hoped this pill would lessen the ovarian tenderness and stop the weight gain (40 lbs in one year!) I had while on Loryna. Well, I'm horribly gassy and have had diarrhea every day for going on three weeks now of my 2nd pack. It's clearing up my acne and sex drive is better by a smidge, but my period is a lot longer and heavier, rather than shorter and lighter like it was on Loryna. Cramps are much worse, too, and I feel tired all the time. The crazy appetite increase Loryna gave me hasn't changed, either. Calling my gyno today to see if I can switch."

5

January 2, 2016

0

141

98,247

Nexplanon

birth control

"I got my Nexplanon implant out today after being fed up with the heavy spotting since I got it in three months ago. Not only was I sick of the everyday spotting, I have been experiencing fatigue, headaches and mood swings. I guess I can't be on any form of BC including the pills. I am looking forward to being "normal" self. Gave it a 6 because it seemed to work at preventing pregnancy. However, I'd rather deal with condoms if that mean no annoying side effects."

6

June 10, 2015

7

87