Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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159,844	Bactrim	urinary tract infection	"This is definitely my favourite medicine to treat urinary tract infections. I have a longstanding history with UTI's, one even sent me to the ER. The best part about this medicine is that it works quickly and feel relief within the first dose, which is great. I tried nitrofurantin once and absolutely hated it because of side effects & will stick with this. Luckily I've never experienced any negative side effects & I've taken with and without food. No nausea, nothing! It's definitely a hefty sized pill though."	9	April 21, 2015	42	88
231,827	Trazodone	insomnia	"Started taking about 3 mths ago. I get wonderful deep restful sleep. No drowsiness in the morning. Only draw back is it takes a bit to kick in about 1-2 hours."	9	June 26, 2013	67	31
191,769	Lisdexamfetamine	adhd	"My Son has been taking Vyvanse for about a year now 70mg but he was on other medications before this and although they helped, we had moved and the new doctor did not want to prescribe him anything but Vyvanse and after some research I actually found that Vyvanse is one of the best for ADHD. The only side effects he has had was loss of appetite and insomnia but he is taking something to help him sleep and he eats good in the morning before he takes his medicine just doesn't like eating lunch so I bribe him if he wants to go play games he must eat a snack just like an apple or something no more weight lose just a steady weight now. School has become so much easier for him with grades and the teachers see a great change in him. "	9	July 11, 2010	7	146
169,107	Vilazodone	depression	"I have been on Zoloft for almost 4 years with the exception of pregnancy and it seems to do just fine, but after having my daughter life got ridiculous. After moving around 6 different times in 4 1/2 months it stopped helping, so a few weeks ago my doctor put me on Viibryd. The first 2 weeks I had diarrhea then severe nausea and now finishing my first week of 40mg I'm having the craziest dreams and when I don't dream I feel unconscious and no where near rested while still having nausea. I really hope it gets better."	4	August 7, 2012	7	99
180,475	Diclofenac	pain	"I used Voltaren gel on some sore joints (and a tennis elbow). It worked as well as anything I have ever tried. I sometimes get killer tension headaches that first build up in the back of the neck. When I felt one coming on, I used the gel on the back of the neck and shoulders. The headache never developed. Before this experiment I would take 3 or 4 ibuprofen for one of these headaches and hope for the best. The gel is now my standard treatment for these headaches."	9	July 28, 2008	68	90
15,952	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"This is the best birth control I've been on. Previously, I had taken Depo Provera and my personality became very cold. Later, I was on Minastrin and I started getting ocular migraines. Freaked me out...never had them before. Doc put me on Lo Loestrin FE because of ovarian cysts and the pain associated with them has disappeared. Haven't had my period in over a year, but doc said it was ok not to have one. My emotions are less of a roller coaster. I still get PMS symptoms, cramps, and a pimple the week before my last pill, but FAR less severe. Love this pill. Only side effect I can think of is difficulty losing "some" weight, but I'd rather have that than what comes with not taking the pill."	10	June 29, 2016	10	130
84,137	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"My experience wasn't that bad! When I first started taking the pill, I was very hormonal and nauseous but once a month or so kicked in, everything was fine. My periods only lasted five days and were always consistent. I did make my acne fade and I didn't gain any weight the only sort of bad thing is that my bra size increased by a cup. I've been on it for a year now and so far so good!"	10	May 13, 2017	10	79
158,045	Aromasin	breast cance	"This medicine I have been taking for 7 months, it is easy to take being such a small pill however the side effects are still there, leg cramps and hot flashes, better than the tamoxifen I was taking for 2 and half years. Overall I think it is a lot better."	7	May 19, 2008	102	51
40,195	Amiodarone	arrhythmia	"This medication killed my father. He took it for 3 weeks having been prescribed this for his first episode of atrial fibrillation. The autopsy results were a definitive cause of death due to lung and liver toxicity caused by the cordarone. Do not take this medicine. It will kill you."	1	August 28, 2016	36	50
164,229	Xiidra	dry eye disease	"I administered these drops twice a day for 2 days. I experienced the stinging and blurriness and metal taste in mouth, but that went away after about 20 min. On the third day, it left my right eye SO SO blurred. Again, blurriness is a side effect, but it did not go away. I am on day 4 that I can't see out of my right eye. It's extremely blurry, and scary seeing as I've had both my eyes for all my life. The doctor said it's an allergic reaction, and gave me artificial tears to "flush out" the xiidra. Basically it's a waiting game on my vision to come back. I will be in and out of my doctor's office until I get some improvement. I guess just beware and see if there's anything milder to try first."	1	April 24, 2017	18	139
86,567	Invokana	diabetes, type 2	"My doctor put me on Jardiance and I had an allergic reaction to it. Three weeks later I was put on Invokana. It worked really well for me, but three weeks of taking it I had the same kind of reaction I did with the Jardiance. About a month later my hands and feet began peeling. This happened twice. I also noticed I have lot a lot of hair on my head in about three and a half weeks. Had I known this was a possible side effect, I would not have tried either medication."	9	March 27, 2015	22	95
221,987	Fluconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I felt that this medication worked wonders in the past. This time it seems different. The symptoms seemed gone after a night or so and then returned. It is almost unbearable again. The Dr. gave me several pills, so I might have to take another one tomorrow. I sure hope this clears up. I have heard you should not eat bread or carbs if you have a yeast infection. Not sure though."	5	March 29, 2016	19	72
200,911	Dofetilide	arrhythmia	"I had three cardioversions. One last 6 years. Another lasted 1 year and the third one lasted only a week. So, I headed to a hospital in Nashville to explore my options. The new cardiologist suggested a 4th cardioversion, but follow up with Tikosyn. I was afraid of side effects, however I continued on with the plan. After 17 days, I went back into Afib. I decided to stop using caffeine to see if it helped. Within 48 hours of eliminating coffee, I was back in rhythm and have been so since. I have no side affects and my exercise routine has dramatically improved. Very happy with the results so far."	10	September 15, 2014	56	111
25,563	Arava	rheumatoid arthritis	"I have been on Arava for 1 month. So far - hardly any side effects. It has improved the quality of my life in that I am not experiencing any pain. I will continue to monitor any side-effects over the next few months."	9	April 7, 2009	92	43
89,462	Celexa	anxiety and stress	"I was having some marital problems, and was unable to eat, sleep or function. I went to the doctor after a few days and she prescribed Celexa. I've been taking it for 23 days. I suffered from debilitating fatigue and sweats on days 3,4 and 5. On day six I was able to get up on time and be functional. I had a headache for the first 10 days, but now it is not noticeable. I am able to drink coffee and not feel jittery. I still have a low appetite and am losing weight, and my feelings of sexual arousal are numbed. I feel that the edge has been taken off and that I am very level. I feel more patient and objective. I have terrible premenstrual Dysphoria and this past cycle, all my worst symptoms did not appear."	10	December 20, 2012	68	140
124,346	Skyla	birth control	"I had skyla inserted this morning and for me at least it did not hurt that bad I'm 19 and never had a child I haven't really encountered any cramps post insertion. To be completely honest my pain tolerance is the lowest of the low and coming from a wimp it was completely bearabl. The worst pain lasted about 10 seconds and it was just like a bad period cramp nothing to stress about. Honestly I think the worst part of the day was how nervous I was and I was reading everything about how much it hurt and I was working myself up but everyone is different if you go in with an open mind and your comfortable with your doctor I'm sure you will be fine"	10	January 6, 2016	7	128
83,923	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I started Tri Sprintec 2 weeks ago after being off of BC for several (7) years. I was very nervous to start again because I had so many negative experiences in the past with the pill which ultimately led me to quit BC altogether. After 2 weeks into Tri Sprintec, I have had very mild side effects from this medication. A little nausea in the evening the first few days, some lightheaded ness, and I do notice my heart rate has increased (I am usually operating on low blood pressure anyway so its easy to notice). So far I cannot complain about this pill and it has given me no reason to consider switching at this point. Keep in mind people are more driven to write a negative review so take it as prescribed and see for yourself."	7	September 27, 2017	1	138
97,851	Nexplanon	birth control	"Previously, I was on the Implanon the name it was called before they made some "improvements" to the Nexplanon. I was on the Implanon for 3 years and it worked out pretty well. Ever since May of 2015 I switched to the Nexplanon and it has been the worst birth control choice I've made. The new side affects I've had on the Nexplanon are the devil. I feel extremely exhausted and drained all day everyday. All I ever want to do is lay down and sleep. I've had mood swings like crazy. I always have a bad attitude. I haven't stopped spotting/bleeding since May. My sex drive is lower than ever. Needless to say I am getting this removed ASAP. I cant stand it anymore!"	2	October 21, 2015	3	125
121,580	Venlafaxine	generalized anxiety disorde	"I been on this medicine since 6 years, I love it. Never thought I was going to get better especially after my last pregnancy, oh my gosh couldn't even get out of the house, but than my doctor introduced me to this amazing pill, 150 mg a day. That's all I needed, and bang ....my life was like before."	10	April 17, 2015	47	59
56,149	Estradiol	atrophic vaginitis	"Estring is great. I have previously tried Premarin and Estrace cream and Vagifem tablets without success. Estring is not messy and you don't even have to think about it. It provides the necessary hormones to relieve the other symptoms without other issues."	9	June 10, 2009	31	42
72,114	Tramadol	depression	"I've been prescribed EVERY anti-depressant known. I have resistant Depression. I stumbled across Tramadol 2 years ago and WOW, after a hour, energy, happy, feel like I can do things again after 20 years. Haven't had to increase the dosage after 2 years. This medicine has saved my life. After I take it, my wife says my eyes aren't blood shot, my mood is like it was 30 years ago, and now working full time and building a business up on the side!"	10	February 20, 2014	140	83
16,284	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I have been on the Microgestin 1/20 pill for about a year now. I am 19 years old. This is the first and only birth control I have tried. From the start of the pills I never had any symptoms of sickness, acne or mood swings. My period always comes 2 days after I take the last pill of the pack on the dot. Very regular. I used to get very heavy periods with absolute horrible cramps and with the pill I got my period very lightly for only 3 days with no cramps. The only downfall is that I gained about 15 pounds on the pill in one year. I have been the same weight for years and within the past year, I noticed a lot of weight gain even with being conscious of what I eat. I am thinking about trying something else due to the weight gain."	6	April 22, 2016	3	150
201,035	Zoloft	depression	"If you are scrolling through 1000's of reviews like I was, this one is for you. I started Zoloft three weeks ago for Major Depression and overwhelming anxiety and panic attacks. I started at 25mg for a week, then up to 50mg. Initially, I felt a million times worse, constant panic attacks, increase in suicidal intrusive thoughts, deep depression. But, after just 1 week at 50mg, I noticed a difference in mood, and it's been better and better since. Fight through the initial worsening of symptoms if you can! I asked for xanax to help me get through it. It definitely gets worse before it gets better for some people, but it was 100% worth it for me! I also had slight nausea, a sore neck, and some dizziness that all seem to be subsiding."	10	March 2, 2017	103	135
72,970	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	acne	"I got on the pill to get rid of my acne and regulate my period. I have been on it almost a month and I'm quitting it now. My acne is the worst its ever been, I never really get a lot of acne around my mouth and on my chin. The first week was great. My skin was soft and my acne cleared up a little.Toward the end of the second week my acne had doubled and was horrible! I also get cramps all the time and I hardly got cramps when I wasn't on the pill. I have also got a bladder infection on the third week. For 3 days I would throw up everything I ate or drank. I cramped right under my right ribs, by my belly button, and where I cramp when I have my period. This pill isnt working for me"	1	May 13, 2015	1	147
176,122	IncobotulinumtoxinA	cervical dystonia	"The first set of injections caused my cervical dystonia substantially worse and very painful for approximately a week. Then it seemed to help for about 3 weeks. The second set of injections (forehead, side of head, back of head, side of neck, back of neck, shoulders, spine) caused WAY worse symptoms for about 3 weeks & relief off and on for a week. It's hard to tell whether it's the xeomin or the invasive injections. I'm struggling with whether to attempt more injections. On a side note I was on high dose of zanaflex which did help the most..but, my liver enzymes shot through the roof and I was taken off completely after being on it for years. I was prescribed Baclofen. So far no relief."	5	April 29, 2016	1	126
173,048	Clonazepam	anxiety	"I took Klonopin for ten years. Worked great for a few years but I developed a tolerance and over time, I developed worse anxiety and panic while on a steady dose. "	1	April 18, 2012	17	32
16,973	Phillips' Milk of Magnesia	constipation	"I had severe constipation today and my stool was stuck I couldn't even sit down I had to pull what I could get out on my own in order to walk to get some milk of magnesia it helped me preety quickly I was so severely constipated I thought I was going to pass out as I was straining so badly I strongly recommend milk of magnesia it saved me a trip to the emergency room I will let other's no it's a terrific product for constipation thank you milk of magnesia you gave me the relief I needed after 6 hrs of extremely constipation I was in so much pain and you helped me get through it thank you so much I am so grateful for your help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"	10	October 15, 2016	26	129
14,258	Myrbetriq	overactive bladde	"I have tried several medications with only a slight improvement. I was going to the toilet average 15 times a day and now about 8-9. But the good thing is I can now sleep at night. For the past couple of years I have been waking up 2-3 times at night and now I can sleep for 6-8 hours. Not only has it improved but there is less side effects. Not much or a dry mouth. Finally a medicine that works."	9	September 18, 2013	104	81
164,585	Diclofenac	rheumatoid arthritis	"The doctor prescribed me this medicine to take for a week. It helps to reduce the pain for only short period of time. The good thing is I don't get any side effects except mild diarrhea."	7	December 10, 2010	14	36
209,663	Lupron Depot	uterine fibroids	"I was so skeptical about these shots, scared to death of the side effects after reading posts...I could kick myself! My shirts fall past my waist, I always looked pregnant. Slight headache, took generic aspirin, did the trick, hot flashes, weird but no that bad. Cycle, had one regular (heavy) period then skipped. Overall, I was so satisfied, I just called and ordered my second shot (I get them quarterly). Everyone reacts different to different types of medication...what works for others may not work for you but this did work for me. Good Luck...Sorry for the grammer stuff was in a rush"	10	December 4, 2017	1	102
123,268	Apri	birth control	"I'm on my second month of Apri, and honestly haven't experienced any side effects. My biggest concern was the whole blood clot issue, but my doctor says I'm low risk and healthy, so I need not worry. Only down fall, is you will be moody. Since I read reviews before hand, I'm in total control of my mood swings since I know its the birth control making me agitated. Weight gain? None. Boobs? Sometimes they're really tender and heavy feeling. Once I get in the sugar pull week those feelings subside. Overall, Apri has been good to me."	10	September 12, 2017	3	98
12,835	Etanercept	ankylosing spondylitis	"Amazing medication in its capabilities. The challenge is staying healthy and avoiding infections, specifically sinus infections for me. It has been a miracle drug and I hope to continue using it because it's given me back my life."	8	November 8, 2010	25	38
207,292	Valtrex	cold sores	"I've had outbreaks with cold sores for about 10 years now on average 1-2x year, the last few years primarily due to stress and weather changes. The main key to the success of Valtrex - as with any OTC, prescription or home remedy for cold sores/fever blisters - is timing. Take it at the first tingle. I keep Valtrex refilled and keep it handy, regardless of whether I need it. I felt a tingle and a bump the other day, took it and it has helped tremendously. It's been 48 hours now and it has progressed past a slight red bump with no pain or bleeding. I haven't had a major outbreak in over 2 years. If you are able, keep it handy. As someone who has had some dreadful experiences with cold sores, I can say it works-but timing is important."	8	October 5, 2015	33	142
165,335	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I'm 24 years old with 2 children. I wasn't 100% sold on getting a tubal being so young, but I'm sure I want one now. Mirena was NOT a good idea. I've gained 20 pounds in 6 months, and have acne so bad you'd think I never washed my face/neck. I have ZERO sex drive and I'm constantly tired. Not to mention a raging women. Not good for having a 6 month old and a toddler... I have an appointment to schedule a tubal, and I cannot wait to get this toxic hormone pumping piece of plastic out of my body. Let's hope I return to my normal self...."	3	June 26, 2017	8	109
53,418	Demerol	pain	"I was also told I was "Demerol specific" by a wonderful pain doctor. There is a small subset of folks who are Demerol specific. Usually Darvon works well on them too. I wish I were not Demerol specific. It is being pullled from all the ER's. Too many doctors even want the Demerol pills to be discontinued. Sad."	10	May 20, 2009	63	58
87,433	Naproxen	gout, acute	"Slight pain reduction. But really not worth noting. It's the colcrys that really nips it in the bud when I feel an attack coming on. I've tried the aleeve a couple times when I didn't have the other media on hand. Just didn't seem to do much. Same for any other Naproxin sodium product."	3	February 17, 2017	8	54
139,585	Luvox	anxiety and stress	"An excellent medicine for me for controlling thoughts and anxiety. I use 50mg at 8pm. I can't describe what a difference it has made to my life. I'm happy to take it for the rest of my life. I tried going without it for about a year because I was feeling good, but I will never do that again because of how horrible it was without it. When I've gone on Luvox, I feel the effect almost overnight. It is really important that you take it at the same time every day and that you follow a good sleeping schedule and not go to bed very late (i.e. after 11pm) for best results. There is only one downside for me and that is more difficult to reach orgasm and libido is reduced. If it was not for this I would give it a 10."	9	August 2, 2013	110	144
44,674	Catapres	adhd	"My son has been on this for about 2 years, as well as vyvanse. It really calms him down so he can go to bed and get a good nights sleep! He used to have nightmares, but since hes been on this medication, he hasn't had one! Again I thank the makers of these wonder drugs and I know my son thanks you all as well!"	10	August 14, 2009	63	66
87,659	Naproxen	period pain	"Since beginning my period at the age of 12, I have experienced tremendous pain. So much so that I'd miss school, work, events, etc. I'd be in bed writing in unbelievable pain for the first day or two...on the toilet bent over in pain and dropping clots...losing weight...having absolutely zero energy - it'd take me about a week to feel somewhat normal again after each period. I've tried everything - you name it, I've tried it. Since my new gynecologist prescribed naproxen, it has been LIFE CHANGING. The first time I took it, the beginnings of pain were gone in 20 minutes! So, for the first time in 22 years, I had NO pain with my period. That's a LONG time to have pain! I can't believe no one gave this to me sooner! It's GREAT!"	10	December 7, 2012	73	136
218,180	Amoxicillin / clavulanate	sinusitis	"I have continued sinus infections and augmentin is the only thing that helps but just had a liver test done and its inflamed so not sure if its augmentin or other meds. Please be aware it can affect your liver months after stopping it. I'm going to try saline nose sprays on a regular basis and stop taking this antibiotic"	8	August 30, 2016	6	60
211,546	Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide	hiv infection	"I have been taking this for almost 3 months, after previously being on Complera with some possible kidney related side effects. So far, not too much problem other than diarrhea about an hour after taking this--every day like clock work. There were some sleep-related issues (not able to) in the first couple weeks of switching to Genvoya, but hose have gone away. Hoping that kidney function tests will return to normal when checked in about a month. My insurance did not cover this at all, and I had to use the Gilead co-pay program, which was relatively easy to sign up for and get started."	7	June 26, 2016	8	105
133,729	Bactrim DS	prostatitis	"It would be a mission to complete 6 week of dosage but eventually it will provide relief but long duration is a problem. You feel depressed and gait disorder is also there..."	8	June 4, 2015	4	32
158,071	Ziprasidone	bipolar disorde	"I've just changed from Risperdal to Geodon. Risperdal worked well for me but I put on 6kg of weight which wouldn't budge no matter what I did. I have been on Geodon for a week now and the only side effect so far has been difficulty falling asleep and having a very light sleep pattern. I have counteracted this by taking a sleeping pill at night. I haven't lost any weight yet but hoping to see some results here soon."	8	April 9, 2017	9	80
48,671	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"This birth control is horrible . I was only taking it for 3 weeks and my period came right back and it's heavier than it normally is . Like way heavier and usually my periods are light. I hate this birth control I hate it ! Not only that my cramps are way worse too . Preventing me to be able to get up for school or work . "	1	May 4, 2017	3	70
91,278	Botox	cervical dystonia	"This is probably the best solution to cervical dystonia out there, other than physical therapy. While it didn't take all my pain away, my headaches subsided tremendously! I highly recommend getting this done. It is only needed every 3 to 4 months, and the injections aren't too painful to sit through."	8	February 8, 2013	46	51
156,016	Cialis	erectile dysfunction	"Tried cialis after talking to family doctor been having problems with keep a erection during sex. Was given trial pack of twenty mg tabs instructed to cut them into two pieces when trying them for the first time. Twelve hours later nothing was feeling down then around twenty hours later bingo it started to work, had sex several times over a three day period and it is still working on day four, wife very impressed states it is harder bigger and last longer then when I was younger."	10	October 31, 2015	73	88
210,760	Mirtazapine	depression	"Was put on 30mg. All was ok... at night got a good sleep... for maybe the first 8-10 days but depression returned as soon as I woke in the morning. After the first initial 8-10 days it stopped working altogether. My Doctor told me this might happen..but to ride the storm for another two weeks as sometimes it takes your body a while to adjust. After 4 weeks went back to the Docs he put me on 45mg. Been doing that two weeks now and it still doesn't work. In fact I feel just as bad if not worse than I did before I started it. I've seen other reviews about Mirtazapine where it really works for some people and others it just doesn't. Don't think I'll take anymore, side effects ain't worth it."	2	October 3, 2016	18	134
79,281	Plan B One-Step	emergency contraception	"I took the Plan B OneStep within 30 minutes of the condom slipping off inside me. I spent the next 10 days in total panic & fear. I was a few days away from my projected period, but since I stopped birth control pills a month and half ago I wasn't 100% certain. My cervix was low and hard, so I definitely wasn't near ovulation. I read every review, every forum, every Q/A I could find since I've never taken Plan B. I had no side effects nor pregnancy symptoms. I took sleeping pills every night to guarantee I could at least function during the day time. Those were the longest, most stressful 10 days of my entire life. I was so distressed; I started looking into RU486. Day 11, my period showed up and I wanted to scream it on the mountaintop!"	10	May 28, 2016	4	143
156,373	Ropinirole	restless legs syndrome	"I have been on Requip for about 8 years now. My RLS is severe and I believe started as a child but became worse after childbearing. I take Requip 2-4mg at night. Guess what? I am out of town and forgot the Requip. It is 3am and I have not slept a wink. My sister has milder RLS, my grandfather had signs of it and then developed Parkinsons. I have seen signs in my daughter who is a teen and now have spoken to a cousin who also suffers. Thankfully my only side effect is sleepyness, because I do not know what I would do without my Requip."	8	November 8, 2014	44	108
10,118	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"I have been taking Lo Loestrin Fe for 2 months now and have only had one week of no spotting. The non-stop bleeding is very aggravating because I am unsure when my period begins, which has always been very regular. I have also been very irritable and emotional. The only positive effect I have experienced while taking this pill is no severe nausea. If the bleeding and mood swings have not stopped by the time I finish the third pack, I will be switching immediately!"	2	November 7, 2011	14	85
30,490	Klonopin	panic disorde	"I had suffered with severe panic, and anxiety disorder for years. After trying every medication out there, including effexor, I felt that there was no hope. I finally found a Dr. that actually listened to my symptoms and he put me on klonopin. I can now function properly through out my day. I never thought that I would feel the way I did before my disorder started. I so thankful that there is hope, and that I don't have to suffer through the days any longer."	10	May 20, 2008	130	86
78,262	Lasix	edema	"I really had edema all over my body (i.e. face, hands, feet), but especially on my legs! I went to my doctor and she prescribed this medication to me, it's working like magic! I take it in the morning as soon I wake up, I noticed it's more effective taken on empty stomach, then after breakfast and so on. I had to deal with some headaches(minor), but it was definitely worth it!!"	10	August 2, 2010	99	72
211,260	Pancrelipase	pancreatic exocrine dysfunction	"Side effect's kicked in were worse than my condition. Already take zofran for nausea & vomiting. This drug actually started me vomiting again. If you have depression & anxiety issues & pain issues in joint's, etc... can make it worse & over ride medication. Thank goodness my doctor gave me samples because extremely expensive even with insurance. Do not take if you are allergic or don't take/eat pork ingredient's...I'm not - but is warning I wasn't told about."	1	June 27, 2016	6	78
12,980	Vardenafil	erectile dysfunction	"In the first round after using my trial Levitra pill, I asked my partner how she felt compared to Cialis, and she said it was harder, rounder, and longer, and that I should forget Cialis. We're both 57. That's the first time that has ever happened. The satisfaction of hearing that was worth the congestion and headache. Sign me up for a prescription!"	10	July 15, 2012	71	63
207,201	Valtrex	cold sores	"I used to get cold sores frequently and have become so anxious about getting them that I keep a script for Valtrex in my wallet. After three years being cold sore free, I felt the burn and saw a patch of redness on my top lip. I immediately went to the pharmacy, filled the script and took my first gram of Valtrex within an hour of the first tingling/burning. I went to bed and woke up perfectly fine [and took the second dosage nonetheless]. I have no cold sore, no redness, nothing. I can't begin to tell you how much of a relief it was to wake up without that horrible throbbing swollen blister. I so highly recommend this. I can't imagine being without it now."	10	December 29, 2014	46	126
57,694	Acetaminophen / hydrocodone	pain	"Over the past two and a half years since I had major shoulder surgery the recovery has been slow. I've recently been diagnosed with arthritis and C6-7 cervical degenerative disc disease with C5-6 and C6-7 narrowing of the neural foramen. I was prescribed naproxen at one point which helped a little. I was taken off of it due to the amount I was taking a day. Up to 3200mg. I was also prescribed ambien because I couldn't sleep because of the pain. I started to sleep walk on four different occasions where my wife found me elsewhere from where I went to sleep. I called my doc and he took me off and I was prescribed hydrocodone and acetaminophen combo. That was the best thing that could have happened for me. I'm no longer in constant pain."	10	August 18, 2015	34	137
205,810	Pristiq	depression	"I felt a difference right away. The only negative feedback I have is the tiredness. I can't stay awake but I do not know if it is from coming off of ADD medication. I have been on this medication for 3 days now and already feel like a new woman! I no longer need my Xanax!"	8	June 25, 2010	15	56
27,742	Lexapro	generalized anxiety disorde	"This drug is pretty great for depression, however I am on it for serious anxiety and it has only exacerbated it for me. I feel agitated a lot and have insatiable hunger that has caused me to gain a few pounds. There have also been some sexual side effects that have made sex a little more of a challenge."	5	August 14, 2017	7	59
193,639	Cyclobenzaprine	muscle spasm	"After suffering from a severe back injury, I found that this medication used in conjunction with an anti-inflammatory type drug (Naproxen) was more effective than large doses of Lortab. Pain is significantly reduced without the side-effects of other pain medications. Other than not hurting as much, I can't tell I'm taking it! This is a big improvement!"	8	March 11, 2008	16	57
113,922	Amlodipine	high blood pressure	"you get use to it... lowers my BP and eliminated my ongoing headaches after 15 years... my feet hurt a little but over all really glad I decided to try it. I take 5mg a day."	9	February 12, 2017	42	36
112,548	Lunesta	insomnia	"This drug is horrible. I was given this drug because I wasn't sleeping more the 2 hours a night. I took it for 4 nights, and it made the sleep problems worse. On the forth day it started messing with my head. I stop taking it . I went on the Lunesta message board and found a lot of other people who had the same reaction. Some people even had worse problems with this drug."	1	October 8, 2017	2	75
212,069	Lamotrigine	seizure prevention	"I have nightmares, weight loss (went from 128 to 118 in a few weeks, which is a lot for me), dizziness. Also "the spins" whenever I lay down, which is when my body feels stable but the whole world spins (kind of like being drunk and lying down). No seizures yet but they aren't that common to begin with (1x/year) and I've only been on lamotrigine for a few months. I'm at 300mg/day now and trying to get up to 400mg. Dizziness is pretty bad right now, that rocking feeling you get after being on a boat. I feel that."	9	December 19, 2014	11	100
130,802	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I took this product after having unplanned unprotected sex. it made me tired and I not only got my period three weeks early, I got it again two weeks later and it lasted longer than usual. But I did not get pregnant!"	10	December 27, 2011	1	42
191,249	Lisdexamfetamine	adhd	"I've been on Vyvanse a few years and I remember the exact moment I realized it kicked in. Out of the blue I thought "oh my goodness" is this what normal feels like. My main reason for this post is in reading here I've noticed a couple of people have mentioned the expense. If you go to Vyvanse website you can get a savings card, the card brings the cost to $30:)"	8	May 16, 2017	23	72
3,153	Nitrofurantoin	urinary tract infection	"It has been my personal experience in dealing with urinary tract infection's that Macrobid is a godsend. After having my youngest child I came down with a UTI which stemmed from the birthing unit nurse improperly inserting a catheter prior to my cesarean section delivery. Within about a week I began noticing some tenderness in my lower pelvic area but thought perhaps it was because I had a tubal ligation and c- section and returned to work upon my discharge from the hospital (yeah not the most health wise move but childbirth doesn't stop the bills from flowing in). I was put on antibiotics that didn't work ended up admitted with severly infected kidneys and macrobid was the only thing that cured me and to this day is the only antibiotic that works for my UTI's"	10	January 3, 2017	22	136
209,823	Phosphorated carbohydrate solution	nausea/vomiting	"I took this medicine 3 times over the course of a few months, and each time I had very jumpy legs within about 20 minutes. It helped the nausea but I don't think I'll take it again."	6	January 11, 2016	5	37
10,406	Spironolactone	acne	"This medicine is a miracle for hormonal acne. And I have normal testosterone levels. This works just as well to helped me shed annoying water weight. I have experienced a couple side effects such as breast tenderness (but they look fuller which is a plus) and fatigue, also a slightly shorter cycle. I'll eat with all of the above rather than have acne though!! Started at 50 mg and after 2 months moved to 100 mg (split in two doses per day) and THATS when I really started noticing a difference. I'm at 3 months now and finally almost all the way clear! Have patience!! This med works very slowly and you need to start at a low dose and work up. It's so worth it!"	10	May 11, 2017	10	126
74,275	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I have been taking Loestrin for 8 months now. After about the 3rd month of taking it, I have had no period. It has not helped my acne, though. I was on the Depo shot for about a year and it was nice, until I gained 15 pounds. That's why I switched to the pill. So far, I love it. No period, no weight gain, and no increased acne. I have been on a slew of different birth controls and they all seemed to either make me depressed, gain weight, make my periods weird, and even almost costed me my marriage. My husband said "no more birth control." It all made me crazy. This is a wonderful little white pill. He has no complaints about my moods with this one."	8	November 18, 2010	4	130
113,870	Tegretol	epilepsy	"This medicine has given nothing but trouble. Headache, Feeling sick and worse of all I now have a very itchy rash all over my body which is driving me round the bend."	1	October 19, 2013	18	32
16,871	Copaxone	multiple sclerosis	"I was on Avonex for the first 7 years after being diagnosed. I would lose 1-2 days of every wk feeling lousy with flu symptoms. Had to switch to Copaxone (only non-interferon) after liver tests began showing Avonex was causing problems. Been on Copaxone for 4 years now and have not had any new exacerbations since I've been on it. Now I wish I hadn't let my fear of needles eliminate Copaxone from my list of treatment choices in the beginning. Now, giving myself the injection daily is no big deal."	9	May 3, 2008	91	91
7,860	Xanax	anxiety	"I started taking Xanax at age 20 and it was a great medicine. I had such bad panic attacks and just constant anxiety 24/7. I started out on a low dose and within 15 mins I felt calm and fine. I got from the place of not being able to walk outside or answer the phone to being able to get married, have a job, go on vacations. Anything I wanted to do. I WAS NORMAL. But now I'm 36 and on the highest dose 4 mg a day and about 4 1/2 years ago my horrible anxiety came back even though I'm taking it. I can't work, drive or really go anywhere anymore. So I guess I'd say it works but then you may build up a tolerance and then it won't work. "	6	May 9, 2011	14	135
113,310	Bisacodyl	bowel preparation	"I was going for my first colonoscopy & my Split Peg Prep Instructions were to drink 8 glasses of water the day before, then take 4 Dulcolax, with water, followed by half the prep and the remaining prep the day of the colonoscopy. The Prep drink, although a lot of it and the colonoscopy were a piece of cake compared to the Dulcolax. Within an hour of taking the Dulcolax I felt out of it and then really dizzy. Then the hot sweats, followed by cold sweats and shaking. And cramps. Lasted around 4hrs. Never again. I do have to say this is the first time I have ever taken any form of laxative."	1	October 19, 2015	12	114
52,773	Carbidopa / levodopa	parkinson's disease	"I've been on Rytary for 6 weeks. I take it 3 times a day, 3 pills at each dose. It is unpredictable at times. There are days that I get a full 6 hour benefit without wearing off. But food creates a problem with its effectiveness. There are other times that I'm on an empty stomach, but it does not allow me to have mobility until it kicks in. Other times it kicks in right away, then there's a period not working so well , and then it works again at the 5th hour. I'm really studying all the variables such as my sleep, food intake and stress levels. If I have stress, Rytary ceases to work. Perhaps I need to increase my dose. I'll discuss with my doc this week. But overall it has been much better than Sinemet which gave me 2 1/2 hours."	6	June 14, 2015	45	146
52,419	Pantoprazole	gerd	"I had tried every other medicine out there, and none of them has worked for me like Protonix does. In combination with Carafate, I feel like me again. The chest pain, burping and burning has almost completely went away. No side effects at all. I highly recommend this medication.."	10	November 23, 2017	1	49
53,596	Alesse	birth control	"Alesse has been working really well for me. In the last month I've gained 3 lbs in what I believe to be water weight, as I feel quite bloated. Either way I can easily work 3 lbs off. I have been a bit nauseous on it as I take Alesse in the morning, but nothing unmanageable. I haven't had any spotting. I've had a bit of breast tenderness, but nothing that bothers me. I have been a bit tired, so I just have a little extra coffee in the morning. Overall I've had a good experience so far with Alesse."	8	January 28, 2016	1	100
218,434	Amoxicillin / clavulanate	sinusitis	"I started with infection in my sinus that was mild. Then I got a bad nosebleed that was unrelated to the infection. I had to get one complete side of my nose packed all the way to the sinus cavity (uncomfortable). The doctor gave me Augmentin 875-125 for 2 weeks so no further infection ensued. Almost done with it now and it worked extremely well for the infection. Like some have said, make sure that you have a restroom close by. It will make your gas pretty much unbearably crude."	7	January 14, 2012	20	90
133,468	Tri-Sprintec	birth control	"I have been on this birth control for 6 months, and have had no problems with it. This is my first time on birth control. Overall taking a pill everyday is sometimes hard to remember, but I set my alarm on my phone to go off at the same time everyday, so that helps. But as far as side effects I have not experienced any."	8	September 15, 2009	4	65
164,523	Diclofenac	pain	"I'm a pitcher and have had bursitis on my upper hamstring for months. It finally gave out and caused a lot of pain where I could barely sit down. My doctor gave me Zipsor and it was 90% better in 1 day. My teammates take a lot of things for pain but I got to say Zipsor has been the best to date."	10	October 8, 2013	22	63
148,688	Mirena	birth control	"I've had the Mirena for almost 3 years now. Insertion wasn't a problem. However, at my next annual exam my doctor told me he didn't see the string anymore but assured me it's not a problem. I had spotting each month in the beginning. Very light and would last about 3 days. I also experienced heavy discharge in the beginning. Now I have no spotting, no discharge. I did gain weight from it. Lately I have been experiencing severe cramping which I can only describe as almost feeling like contractions when you're about to give birth. They're that bad! Needless to say, I have scheduled an appointment with my OBGYN and I may have it removed. But overall, it's an effective birth control."	8	September 21, 2016	7	123
190,544	Butorphanol	pain	"I have been using Stadol Nasal Spray for at least 15 years. It is the best migraine medication for me that is out there. However, my doctor has recently stopped prescribing it for me because the State Drug Board or whatever they are called started giving him a hard time for prescribing it for me. I suffer migraines at least two times (if not more) a week and am really suffering without it. Nothing else works. The only bad side effect is some stomach discomfort at first, but it goes away as your body gets use to it. My Doctor knows I need it but his hands have been tied. "	9	January 4, 2011	30	111
87,480	Naproxen	pain	"Hi everyone I'm 42 I just had all my teeth pulled on Oct 6 ,2016. I was in severe pain Felt like my mouth was butchard I took a bottle pain relievers in two days no help so I get a bottle of Aleve 12 hour let me tell you it stopped my pain I was so relieved so the meds said take two than 1 every 4 hours so I bought a bottle of extra strength Tylenol and I would take the aleve every four hours and 30 minutes later I would take the 0ne Tylenol extra strength Works perfect today is my 4 day I feel great thanks Aleve"	10	October 10, 2016	6	111
27,412	Requip	periodic limb movement disorde	"I was given this med for RLS/PLM. This medication kept me up most of the night with a bucket to vomit into. Hummm.... Which to chose, RLS/PLM vs Severe nausea/ Vomiting? "	1	July 26, 2015	6	32
183,539	Cymbalta	generalized anxiety disorde	"I have been taking Cymbalta (60 mg) for 7 weeks and it has been of great help with the anxiety, depression and chronic abdominal pain. I have some minor nausea and fatigue most days but nothing really bad. The most serious side effects I have is the sexual one - lost libido and inability to reach orgasm. After 7 weeks I fear it will be a permanent side effect, which is hard to deal with. Thank you."	8	August 13, 2010	73	77
157,392	Guaifenesin	ibromyalgia	"Saved my life because I didn't want to live like that. On my 20th year , 1996. It's life long treatment , not a cure , but symptom free in five years."	10	September 1, 2016	36	32
129,841	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have had the Skyla IUD in me since October 2014. The insertion wasnt so bad, cramps for a day. Birth control pills were not agreeing with my body and surprisingly Skyla has been the best option for me. During the first two months I had constant spotting and mood swings. So far I have had no new side effects. I do spot a little bit during days my periods are supposed to arrive (which, isnt that often. Maybe like once per 4 months or more) and if I sit in a funny position sometimes i can feel the IUD poke me. My boyfriend and I do not use condoms anymore, and felt no need for them. I havent had any pregnancy scares at all. Definitely recommend for younger girls who have never had children, and dont plan to have any for the next while"	10	April 29, 2015	22	145
150,144	Mucinex D	cough and nasal congestion	"This stuff is torture! I was coughing a little and had some allergy congestion the pharmacist recommend this stuff. Its 2:00 AM I took two pills at 3 in the afternoon and I have been coughing my lungs out ever since. I'm literally coughing so hard I'm sweating and have a headache I feel edgy and there is no hope of getting sleep tonight."	2	February 19, 2017	7	64
210,142	Linzess	irritable bowel syndrome	"So far loving this. Stomach pain has almost disappeared, haven't had an attack in over a week. Down side is have to be near a bathroom about an hour after taking it but that is manageable. Hopefully it continues to work. Time will tell."	8	July 21, 2016	17	44
207,946	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"I cannot chug-a-lug anything fast and have to depend on a straw. This was the easiest prep I have taken yet. Yes, it tastes pretty bad but I experimented and also used a lot of the comments already on this website. 1. Refrigerate as soon as you can. Told by the nurse that you DON'T have to take with water. I used strong sweet tea, added chipped ice. Drank as much at a time as I could, then had a cold banana ready and sucked it for a while. Then continued until finished. 2. For the 2 16oz used Ginger Ale for the first 16 oz then Diet Coke . All went well until after I finished the Coke and threw it up. Nurse said OK 3. When bowls started moving use baby wipe, had no rawness 4. Repeated 1st prep except 2 16oz just drank Ginger Ale"	10	October 3, 2014	21	148
69,065	Medroxyprogesterone	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I had my first deposit injection 22/01/16 when my 3rd baby was 13 weeks old, I had already been 3 days into a period and came off the day after. Sunday night I started bleeding really heavy and dark with tiny clots. I've been on and off, really heavy to really light everyday, I know it's only 8 days but I had just had a period so no need for bleeding. Really annoyed as last time I used the depo almost 4 years ago I had phantom movements and felt pregnant all the time so has taken me this long to give it another go and it's not going great from the off!!"	4	January 30, 2016	0	113
65,409	Yasmin	birth control	"I am 22 and I've been taking yasmin for almost a year and it's pretty much okay, my skin is clear and cramps and PMS are a lot better than before. Side effects though are weight gain (around 13 lbs) along with bigger boobs and everything which is really not great. Also I have zero sex drive which is making me feel bad. I am thinking about switching to a lower dosage pill but I'm not sure about other pills because I have migraines and I'm worried it'll get worse (yasmin didn't really affect it)."	5	June 16, 2017	0	95
199,963	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"This is my 3rd attempt on Champix. First two times I didn't finish the whole course because I thought I was cured. This time I'm determined to finish. Initial side effects are nausea but if taken after food it isn't anywhere near as bad. I liked my crazy dreams, but that has gone now. Ciggies taste horrible & I don't have an urge at all to have one, and I was a half a pack everyday for last 25 years. Felt better physically in the first week. This makes giving up really easy and I didn't feel nico withdrawals. But staying the course and feel strong about staying stopped."	10	March 11, 2016	18	109
57,901	Acetaminophen / hydrocodone	pain	"I am 63 years old and after a car accident 18 years ago I developed fibromyalgia. I have been on hydrocodone/acetaminophen 10-650 four times a day for the terrible pain. I also take Ultram 50 mg (2) at the same time and the combination seems to help the hydrocodone work better. I have good days and bad. I have also tried Lyrica (too fattening and not great), Cymbalta (suicide thoughts) and now am trying Neurontin (so far, so good). This medicine makes my life livable and the scummy doctors that are over prescribing are ruining it for the people who really need pain medications to survive."	8	April 18, 2012	13	106
163,914	Calan	cluster headaches	"I get episodic Cluster Headaches and taking this medication keeps the headaches from happening. I took 80mg three times a day the first time it was prescribed, but had to double the dosage this time around."	10	April 4, 2010	30	36
159,398	Estrace Vaginal Cream	atrophic vaginitis	"I had a hysterectomy 10 years ago and having dryness problem so Dr prescribed this. After using this for about 6 weeks I started cramping like I was beginning to start my period again and my breasts were hurting so bad just like the old days! Called my doctor was taken off of it immediately due to previous breast cancer and she said the estrogen from it gets in the bloodstream."	1	October 25, 2017	1	71
95,223	Guanfacine	adhd	"My 8 year old son was diagnosed 2 years ago with ADHD. We knew in preschool something wasn't right. I refused to medicate him until after his first report card in second grade. I could not let his esteem fall from poor grades when we all know how bright he is. He started off with Vyvanse 20 mg. It worked well for him for the rest of that school year. The next year we had to up it to 30 mg but we felt it wasn't effective. This winter break we started Intuniv. He is on his 3rd week. He has increased appetite, focuses well, but is too sleepy in the evenings. He normally would have a hard time falling asleep. Now he falls asleep at the table reading by 8. I will continue the Intuniv but hoping it gets better."	8	January 11, 2012	35	141
34,599	Minocycline	acne	"I'm a sufferer from acne, and I've suffered with it since I was in middle school (now a freshman in college) I went to my dermatologist my sophomore year in high school and she prescribed me this. It worked really well for me and my skin was super clear. I didn't wanna get off of it. She did not warn me of the long term side effects. I took it on and off for about two years. Biggest mistake of my life. But since I was so stubborn and wanted clear skin, I kept taking them even though they stopped working for me. I stopped around the end of my junior year and a couple months later, I would get severe fevers, chills, joint pains, and my thighs were covered in bruises. I am now stuck with an immune disease because of the pills. Just be careful with them."	2	April 26, 2017	4	149
135,861	Percocet	pain	"To anyone who has used or will use Percocet, for the nausea have your doctor put you on a pill called Zofran this will help with the nausea, they give it to cancer patients for vomiting. I am a huge believer in the mental help Percocet gives as well as the pain management. Had Gall bladder surgery in May 09 and after trying Vicodin, Oxycontin, Diluadid, Ultram, Percocet was the ONLY one that helped me with the pain. Eat before taking and drink plenty of fluids. This will cause severe constipation so a stool softener may be needed. Best medicine I have ever taken."	10	August 30, 2009	98	104
102,835	Aripiprazole	depression	"I took Abilify with Celexa for one night. It seemed to work pretty well as soon as I took it. However, only three hours later, I was sitting on the couch when suddenly my arm lifted up and flung itself over the arm rest. I didn't even feel a muscle twitch. I wouldn't have even known had I not seen it move and felt it flop against the rest. It was bizarre. Two other incidents happened that same night, so I called my doctor in a panic who told me not to take the next dose. They took me off it immediately. It allowed me to feel more relaxed. However, the side effect was so bad I couldn't even attempt to do a month of treatment without possibly injuring myself."	3	February 7, 2013	61	130
12,563	Elbasvir / grazoprevir	hepatitis c	"Finished treatment almost a week ago. Undetectable virus load two weeks into treatment. Virus remains undetectable Odd mild headache which lasted a couple of minutes, but took no medication whatsoever avoiding possible interaction. I've had no other side effects. I continue working and living my normal life. I eat plenty vegetables; smoothie made of fresh bananas, blackberries, blueberries, mango and kiwis. I kept the weight at bay and drink fresh beetroot with green apple. No alcohol or fried foods & drunk lukewarm water mixed with fresh lemon juice & swallow raw garlic with an empty stomach. Contaminated illness during my childhood. Don't despair. Treatment works & it's bearable. Best to you all."	10	July 16, 2017	4	112
557	Medroxyprogesterone	birth control	"I've been on The Depo for about 4 months now. I got on it to stop my period but I've had non stop bleeding the whole time! I asked my doctor if there was anything she could do and she said to wait it out. I searched about bleeding on the shot and tons of people said they bleed continuously the whole time they were on and some said once they stopped the shot the bleeding didn't stop. I also am breaking out in places I normally don't like in my neck line and forehead. I'm not getting the shot again if the bleeding doesn't stop."	9	February 27, 2013	14	106

159,844

Bactrim

urinary tract infection

"This is definitely my favourite medicine to treat urinary tract infections. I have a longstanding history with UTI's, one even sent me to the ER. The best part about this medicine is that it works quickly and feel relief within the first dose, which is great. I tried nitrofurantin once and absolutely hated it because of side effects & will stick with this. Luckily I've never experienced any negative side effects & I've taken with and without food. No nausea, nothing! It's definitely a hefty sized pill though."

9

April 21, 2015

42

88

231,827

Trazodone

insomnia

"Started taking about 3 mths ago. I get wonderful deep restful sleep. No drowsiness in the morning. Only draw back is it takes a bit to kick in about 1-2 hours."

9

June 26, 2013

67

31

191,769

Lisdexamfetamine

adhd

"My Son has been taking Vyvanse for about a year now 70mg but he was on other medications before this and although they helped, we had moved and the new doctor did not want to prescribe him anything but Vyvanse and after some research I actually found that Vyvanse is one of the best for ADHD. The only side effects he has had was loss of appetite and insomnia but he is taking something to help him sleep and he eats good in the morning before he takes his medicine just doesn't like eating lunch so I bribe him if he wants to go play games he must eat a snack just like an apple or something no more weight lose just a steady weight now. School has become so much easier for him with grades and the teachers see a great change in him. "

9

July 11, 2010

7

146

169,107

Vilazodone

depression

"I have been on Zoloft for almost 4 years with the exception of pregnancy and it seems to do just fine, but after having my daughter life got ridiculous. After moving around 6 different times in 4 1/2 months it stopped helping, so a few weeks ago my doctor put me on Viibryd. The first 2 weeks I had diarrhea then severe nausea and now finishing my first week of 40mg I'm having the craziest dreams and when I don't dream I feel unconscious and no where near rested while still having nausea. I really hope it gets better."

4

August 7, 2012

7

99

180,475

Diclofenac

pain

"I used Voltaren gel on some sore joints (and a tennis elbow). It worked as well as anything I have ever tried. I sometimes get killer tension headaches that first build up in the back of the neck. When I felt one coming on, I used the gel on the back of the neck and shoulders. The headache never developed. Before this experiment I would take 3 or 4 ibuprofen for one of these headaches and hope for the best. The gel is now my standard treatment for these headaches."

9

July 28, 2008

68

90

15,952

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"This is the best birth control I've been on. Previously, I had taken Depo Provera and my personality became very cold. Later, I was on Minastrin and I started getting ocular migraines. Freaked me out...never had them before. Doc put me on Lo Loestrin FE because of ovarian cysts and the pain associated with them has disappeared. Haven't had my period in over a year, but doc said it was ok not to have one. My emotions are less of a roller coaster. I still get PMS symptoms, cramps, and a pimple the week before my last pill, but FAR less severe. Love this pill. Only side effect I can think of is difficulty losing "some" weight, but I'd rather have that than what comes with not taking the pill."

10

June 29, 2016

10

130

84,137

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"My experience wasn't that bad! When I first started taking the pill, I was very hormonal and nauseous but once a month or so kicked in, everything was fine. My periods only lasted five days and were always consistent. I did make my acne fade and I didn't gain any weight the only sort of bad thing is that my bra size increased by a cup. I've been on it for a year now and so far so good!"

10

May 13, 2017

10

79

158,045

Aromasin

breast cance

"This medicine I have been taking for 7 months, it is easy to take being such a small pill however the side effects are still there, leg cramps and hot flashes, better than the tamoxifen I was taking for 2 and half years. Overall I think it is a lot better."

7

May 19, 2008

102

51

40,195

Amiodarone

arrhythmia

"This medication killed my father. He took it for 3 weeks having been prescribed this for his first episode of atrial fibrillation. The autopsy results were a definitive cause of death due to lung and liver toxicity caused by the cordarone. Do not take this medicine. It will kill you."

1

August 28, 2016

36

50

164,229

Xiidra

dry eye disease

"I administered these drops twice a day for 2 days. I experienced the stinging and blurriness and metal taste in mouth, but that went away after about 20 min. On the third day, it left my right eye SO SO blurred. Again, blurriness is a side effect, but it did not go away. I am on day 4 that I can't see out of my right eye. It's extremely blurry, and scary seeing as I've had both my eyes for all my life. The doctor said it's an allergic reaction, and gave me artificial tears to "flush out" the xiidra. Basically it's a waiting game on my vision to come back. I will be in and out of my doctor's office until I get some improvement. I guess just beware and see if there's anything milder to try first."

1

April 24, 2017

18

139

86,567

Invokana

diabetes, type 2

"My doctor put me on Jardiance and I had an allergic reaction to it. Three weeks later I was put on Invokana. It worked really well for me, but three weeks of taking it I had the same kind of reaction I did with the Jardiance. About a month later my hands and feet began peeling. This happened twice. I also noticed I have lot a lot of hair on my head in about three and a half weeks. Had I known this was a possible side effect, I would not have tried either medication."

9

March 27, 2015

22

95

221,987

Fluconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I felt that this medication worked wonders in the past. This time it seems different. The symptoms seemed gone after a night or so and then returned. It is almost unbearable again. The Dr. gave me several pills, so I might have to take another one tomorrow. I sure hope this clears up. I have heard you should not eat bread or carbs if you have a yeast infection. Not sure though."

5

March 29, 2016

19

72

200,911

Dofetilide

arrhythmia

"I had three cardioversions. One last 6 years. Another lasted 1 year and the third one lasted only a week. So, I headed to a hospital in Nashville to explore my options. The new cardiologist suggested a 4th cardioversion, but follow up with Tikosyn. I was afraid of side effects, however I continued on with the plan. After 17 days, I went back into Afib. I decided to stop using caffeine to see if it helped. Within 48 hours of eliminating coffee, I was back in rhythm and have been so since. I have no side affects and my exercise routine has dramatically improved. Very happy with the results so far."

10

September 15, 2014

56

111

25,563

Arava

rheumatoid arthritis

"I have been on Arava for 1 month. So far - hardly any side effects. It has improved the quality of my life in that I am not experiencing any pain. I will continue to monitor any side-effects over the next few months."

9

April 7, 2009

92

43

89,462

Celexa

anxiety and stress

"I was having some marital problems, and was unable to eat, sleep or function. I went to the doctor after a few days and she prescribed Celexa. I've been taking it for 23 days. I suffered from debilitating fatigue and sweats on days 3,4 and 5. On day six I was able to get up on time and be functional. I had a headache for the first 10 days, but now it is not noticeable. I am able to drink coffee and not feel jittery. I still have a low appetite and am losing weight, and my feelings of sexual arousal are numbed. I feel that the edge has been taken off and that I am very level. I feel more patient and objective. I have terrible premenstrual Dysphoria and this past cycle, all my worst symptoms did not appear."

10

December 20, 2012

68

140

124,346

Skyla

birth control

"I had skyla inserted this morning and for me at least it did not hurt that bad I'm 19 and never had a child I haven't really encountered any cramps post insertion. To be completely honest my pain tolerance is the lowest of the low and coming from a wimp it was completely bearabl. The worst pain lasted about 10 seconds and it was just like a bad period cramp nothing to stress about. Honestly I think the worst part of the day was how nervous I was and I was reading everything about how much it hurt and I was working myself up but everyone is different if you go in with an open mind and your comfortable with your doctor I'm sure you will be fine"

10

January 6, 2016

7

128

83,923

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I started Tri Sprintec 2 weeks ago after being off of BC for several (7) years. I was very nervous to start again because I had so many negative experiences in the past with the pill which ultimately led me to quit BC altogether. After 2 weeks into Tri Sprintec, I have had very mild side effects from this medication. A little nausea in the evening the first few days, some lightheaded ness, and I do notice my heart rate has increased (I am usually operating on low blood pressure anyway so its easy to notice). So far I cannot complain about this pill and it has given me no reason to consider switching at this point. Keep in mind people are more driven to write a negative review so take it as prescribed and see for yourself."

7

September 27, 2017

1

138

97,851

Nexplanon

birth control

"Previously, I was on the Implanon the name it was called before they made some "improvements" to the Nexplanon. I was on the Implanon for 3 years and it worked out pretty well. Ever since May of 2015 I switched to the Nexplanon and it has been the worst birth control choice I've made. The new side affects I've had on the Nexplanon are the devil. I feel extremely exhausted and drained all day everyday. All I ever want to do is lay down and sleep. I've had mood swings like crazy. I always have a bad attitude. I haven't stopped spotting/bleeding since May. My sex drive is lower than ever. Needless to say I am getting this removed ASAP. I cant stand it anymore!"

2

October 21, 2015

3

125

121,580

Venlafaxine

generalized anxiety disorde

"I been on this medicine since 6 years, I love it. Never thought I was going to get better especially after my last pregnancy, oh my gosh couldn't even get out of the house, but than my doctor introduced me to this amazing pill, 150 mg a day. That's all I needed, and bang ....my life was like before."

10

April 17, 2015

47

59

56,149

Estradiol

atrophic vaginitis

"Estring is great. I have previously tried Premarin and Estrace cream and Vagifem tablets without success. Estring is not messy and you don't even have to think about it. It provides the necessary hormones to relieve the other symptoms without other issues."

9

June 10, 2009

31

42

72,114

Tramadol

depression

"I've been prescribed EVERY anti-depressant known. I have resistant Depression. I stumbled across Tramadol 2 years ago and WOW, after a hour, energy, happy, feel like I can do things again after 20 years. Haven't had to increase the dosage after 2 years. This medicine has saved my life. After I take it, my wife says my eyes aren't blood shot, my mood is like it was 30 years ago, and now working full time and building a business up on the side!"

10

February 20, 2014

140

83

16,284

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have been on the Microgestin 1/20 pill for about a year now. I am 19 years old. This is the first and only birth control I have tried. From the start of the pills I never had any symptoms of sickness, acne or mood swings. My period always comes 2 days after I take the last pill of the pack on the dot. Very regular. I used to get very heavy periods with absolute horrible cramps and with the pill I got my period very lightly for only 3 days with no cramps. The only downfall is that I gained about 15 pounds on the pill in one year. I have been the same weight for years and within the past year, I noticed a lot of weight gain even with being conscious of what I eat. I am thinking about trying something else due to the weight gain."

6

April 22, 2016

3

150

201,035

Zoloft

depression

"If you are scrolling through 1000's of reviews like I was, this one is for you. I started Zoloft three weeks ago for Major Depression and overwhelming anxiety and panic attacks. I started at 25mg for a week, then up to 50mg. Initially, I felt a million times worse, constant panic attacks, increase in suicidal intrusive thoughts, deep depression. But, after just 1 week at 50mg, I noticed a difference in mood, and it's been better and better since. Fight through the initial worsening of symptoms if you can! I asked for xanax to help me get through it. It definitely gets worse before it gets better for some people, but it was 100% worth it for me! I also had slight nausea, a sore neck, and some dizziness that all seem to be subsiding."

10

March 2, 2017

103

135

72,970

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

acne

"I got on the pill to get rid of my acne and regulate my period. I have been on it almost a month and I'm quitting it now. My acne is the worst its ever been, I never really get a lot of acne around my mouth and on my chin. The first week was great. My skin was soft and my acne cleared up a little.Toward the end of the second week my acne had doubled and was horrible! I also get cramps all the time and I hardly got cramps when I wasn't on the pill. I have also got a bladder infection on the third week. For 3 days I would throw up everything I ate or drank. I cramped right under my right ribs, by my belly button, and where I cramp when I have my period. This pill isnt working for me"

1

May 13, 2015

1

147

176,122

IncobotulinumtoxinA

cervical dystonia

"The first set of injections caused my cervical dystonia substantially worse and very painful for approximately a week. Then it seemed to help for about 3 weeks. The second set of injections (forehead, side of head, back of head, side of neck, back of neck, shoulders, spine) caused WAY worse symptoms for about 3 weeks & relief off and on for a week. It's hard to tell whether it's the xeomin or the invasive injections. I'm struggling with whether to attempt more injections. On a side note I was on high dose of zanaflex which did help the most..but, my liver enzymes shot through the roof and I was taken off completely after being on it for years. I was prescribed Baclofen. So far no relief."

5

April 29, 2016

1

126

173,048

Clonazepam

anxiety

"I took Klonopin for ten years. Worked great for a few years but I developed a tolerance and over time, I developed worse anxiety and panic while on a steady dose. "

1

April 18, 2012

17

32

16,973

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia

constipation

"I had severe constipation today and my stool was stuck I couldn't even sit down I had to pull what I could get out on my own in order to walk to get some milk of magnesia it helped me preety quickly I was so severely constipated I thought I was going to pass out as I was straining so badly I strongly recommend milk of magnesia it saved me a trip to the emergency room I will let other's no it's a terrific product for constipation thank you milk of magnesia you gave me the relief I needed after 6 hrs of extremely constipation I was in so much pain and you helped me get through it thank you so much I am so grateful for your help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

10

October 15, 2016

26

129

14,258

Myrbetriq

overactive bladde

"I have tried several medications with only a slight improvement. I was going to the toilet average 15 times a day and now about 8-9. But the good thing is I can now sleep at night. For the past couple of years I have been waking up 2-3 times at night and now I can sleep for 6-8 hours. Not only has it improved but there is less side effects. Not much or a dry mouth. Finally a medicine that works."

9

September 18, 2013

104

81

164,585

Diclofenac

rheumatoid arthritis

"The doctor prescribed me this medicine to take for a week. It helps to reduce the pain for only short period of time. The good thing is I don't get any side effects except mild diarrhea."

7

December 10, 2010

14

36

209,663

Lupron Depot

uterine fibroids

"I was so skeptical about these shots, scared to death of the side effects after reading posts...I could kick myself! My shirts fall past my waist, I always looked pregnant. Slight headache, took generic aspirin, did the trick, hot flashes, weird but no that bad. Cycle, had one regular (heavy) period then skipped. Overall, I was so satisfied, I just called and ordered my second shot (I get them quarterly). Everyone reacts different to different types of medication...what works for others may not work for you but this did work for me. Good Luck...Sorry for the grammer stuff was in a rush"

10

December 4, 2017

1

102

123,268

Apri

birth control

"I'm on my second month of Apri, and honestly haven't experienced any side effects. My biggest concern was the whole blood clot issue, but my doctor says I'm low risk and healthy, so I need not worry. Only down fall, is you will be moody. Since I read reviews before hand, I'm in total control of my mood swings since I know its the birth control making me agitated. Weight gain? None. Boobs? Sometimes they're really tender and heavy feeling. Once I get in the sugar pull week those feelings subside. Overall, Apri has been good to me."

10

September 12, 2017

3

98

12,835

Etanercept

ankylosing spondylitis

"Amazing medication in its capabilities. The challenge is staying healthy and avoiding infections, specifically sinus infections for me. It has been a miracle drug and I hope to continue using it because it's given me back my life."

8

November 8, 2010

25

38

207,292

Valtrex

cold sores

"I've had outbreaks with cold sores for about 10 years now on average 1-2x year, the last few years primarily due to stress and weather changes. The main key to the success of Valtrex - as with any OTC, prescription or home remedy for cold sores/fever blisters - is timing. Take it at the first tingle. I keep Valtrex refilled and keep it handy, regardless of whether I need it. I felt a tingle and a bump the other day, took it and it has helped tremendously. It's been 48 hours now and it has progressed past a slight red bump with no pain or bleeding. I haven't had a major outbreak in over 2 years. If you are able, keep it handy. As someone who has had some dreadful experiences with cold sores, I can say it works-but timing is important."

8

October 5, 2015

33

142

165,335

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I'm 24 years old with 2 children. I wasn't 100% sold on getting a tubal being so young, but I'm sure I want one now. Mirena was NOT a good idea. I've gained 20 pounds in 6 months, and have acne so bad you'd think I never washed my face/neck. I have ZERO sex drive and I'm constantly tired. Not to mention a raging women. Not good for having a 6 month old and a toddler... I have an appointment to schedule a tubal, and I cannot wait to get this toxic hormone pumping piece of plastic out of my body. Let's hope I return to my normal self...."

3

June 26, 2017

8

109

53,418

Demerol

pain

"I was also told I was "Demerol specific" by a wonderful pain doctor. There is a small subset of folks who are Demerol specific. Usually Darvon works well on them too. I wish I were not Demerol specific. It is being pullled from all the ER's. Too many doctors even want the Demerol pills to be discontinued. Sad."

10

May 20, 2009

63

58

87,433

Naproxen

gout, acute

"Slight pain reduction. But really not worth noting. It's the colcrys that really nips it in the bud when I feel an attack coming on. I've tried the aleeve a couple times when I didn't have the other media on hand. Just didn't seem to do much. Same for any other Naproxin sodium product."

3

February 17, 2017

8

54

139,585

Luvox

anxiety and stress

"An excellent medicine for me for controlling thoughts and anxiety. I use 50mg at 8pm. I can't describe what a difference it has made to my life. I'm happy to take it for the rest of my life. I tried going without it for about a year because I was feeling good, but I will never do that again because of how horrible it was without it. When I've gone on Luvox, I feel the effect almost overnight. It is really important that you take it at the same time every day and that you follow a good sleeping schedule and not go to bed very late (i.e. after 11pm) for best results. There is only one downside for me and that is more difficult to reach orgasm and libido is reduced. If it was not for this I would give it a 10."

9

August 2, 2013

110

144

44,674

Catapres

adhd

"My son has been on this for about 2 years, as well as vyvanse. It really calms him down so he can go to bed and get a good nights sleep! He used to have nightmares, but since hes been on this medication, he hasn't had one! Again I thank the makers of these wonder drugs and I know my son thanks you all as well!"

10

August 14, 2009

63

66

87,659

Naproxen

period pain

"Since beginning my period at the age of 12, I have experienced tremendous pain. So much so that I'd miss school, work, events, etc. I'd be in bed writing in unbelievable pain for the first day or two...on the toilet bent over in pain and dropping clots...losing weight...having absolutely zero energy - it'd take me about a week to feel somewhat normal again after each period. I've tried everything - you name it, I've tried it. Since my new gynecologist prescribed naproxen, it has been LIFE CHANGING. The first time I took it, the beginnings of pain were gone in 20 minutes! So, for the first time in 22 years, I had NO pain with my period. That's a LONG time to have pain! I can't believe no one gave this to me sooner! It's GREAT!"

10

December 7, 2012

73

136

218,180

Amoxicillin / clavulanate

sinusitis

"I have continued sinus infections and augmentin is the only thing that helps but just had a liver test done and its inflamed so not sure if its augmentin or other meds. Please be aware it can affect your liver months after stopping it. I'm going to try saline nose sprays on a regular basis and stop taking this antibiotic"

8

August 30, 2016

6

60

211,546

Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

hiv infection

"I have been taking this for almost 3 months, after previously being on Complera with some possible kidney related side effects. So far, not too much problem other than diarrhea about an hour after taking this--every day like clock work. There were some sleep-related issues (not able to) in the first couple weeks of switching to Genvoya, but hose have gone away. Hoping that kidney function tests will return to normal when checked in about a month. My insurance did not cover this at all, and I had to use the Gilead co-pay program, which was relatively easy to sign up for and get started."

7

June 26, 2016

8

105

133,729

Bactrim DS

prostatitis

"It would be a mission to complete 6 week of dosage but eventually it will provide relief but long duration is a problem. You feel depressed and gait disorder is also there..."

8

June 4, 2015

4

32

158,071

Ziprasidone

bipolar disorde

"I've just changed from Risperdal to Geodon. Risperdal worked well for me but I put on 6kg of weight which wouldn't budge no matter what I did. I have been on Geodon for a week now and the only side effect so far has been difficulty falling asleep and having a very light sleep pattern. I have counteracted this by taking a sleeping pill at night. I haven't lost any weight yet but hoping to see some results here soon."

8

April 9, 2017

9

80

48,671

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"This birth control is horrible . I was only taking it for 3 weeks and my period came right back and it's heavier than it normally is . Like way heavier and usually my periods are light. I hate this birth control I hate it ! Not only that my cramps are way worse too . Preventing me to be able to get up for school or work . "

1

May 4, 2017

3

70

91,278

Botox

cervical dystonia

"This is probably the best solution to cervical dystonia out there, other than physical therapy. While it didn't take all my pain away, my headaches subsided tremendously! I highly recommend getting this done. It is only needed every 3 to 4 months, and the injections aren't too painful to sit through."

8

February 8, 2013

46

51

156,016

Cialis

erectile dysfunction

"Tried cialis after talking to family doctor been having problems with keep a erection during sex. Was given trial pack of twenty mg tabs instructed to cut them into two pieces when trying them for the first time. Twelve hours later nothing was feeling down then around twenty hours later bingo it started to work, had sex several times over a three day period and it is still working on day four, wife very impressed states it is harder bigger and last longer then when I was younger."

10

October 31, 2015

73

88

210,760

Mirtazapine

depression

"Was put on 30mg. All was ok... at night got a good sleep... for maybe the first 8-10 days but depression returned as soon as I woke in the morning. After the first initial 8-10 days it stopped working altogether. My Doctor told me this might happen..but to ride the storm for another two weeks as sometimes it takes your body a while to adjust. After 4 weeks went back to the Docs he put me on 45mg. Been doing that two weeks now and it still doesn't work. In fact I feel just as bad if not worse than I did before I started it. I've seen other reviews about Mirtazapine where it really works for some people and others it just doesn't. Don't think I'll take anymore, side effects ain't worth it."

2

October 3, 2016

18

134

79,281

Plan B One-Step

emergency contraception

"I took the Plan B OneStep within 30 minutes of the condom slipping off inside me. I spent the next 10 days in total panic & fear. I was a few days away from my projected period, but since I stopped birth control pills a month and half ago I wasn't 100% certain. My cervix was low and hard, so I definitely wasn't near ovulation. I read every review, every forum, every Q/A I could find since I've never taken Plan B. I had no side effects nor pregnancy symptoms. I took sleeping pills every night to guarantee I could at least function during the day time. Those were the longest, most stressful 10 days of my entire life. I was so distressed; I started looking into RU486. Day 11, my period showed up and I wanted to scream it on the mountaintop!"

10

May 28, 2016

4

143

156,373

Ropinirole

restless legs syndrome

"I have been on Requip for about 8 years now. My RLS is severe and I believe started as a child but became worse after childbearing. I take Requip 2-4mg at night. Guess what? I am out of town and forgot the Requip. It is 3am and I have not slept a wink. My sister has milder RLS, my grandfather had signs of it and then developed Parkinsons. I have seen signs in my daughter who is a teen and now have spoken to a cousin who also suffers. Thankfully my only side effect is sleepyness, because I do not know what I would do without my Requip."

8

November 8, 2014

44

108

10,118

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"I have been taking Lo Loestrin Fe for 2 months now and have only had one week of no spotting. The non-stop bleeding is very aggravating because I am unsure when my period begins, which has always been very regular. I have also been very irritable and emotional. The only positive effect I have experienced while taking this pill is no severe nausea. If the bleeding and mood swings have not stopped by the time I finish the third pack, I will be switching immediately!"

2

November 7, 2011

14

85

30,490

Klonopin

panic disorde

"I had suffered with severe panic, and anxiety disorder for years. After trying every medication out there, including effexor, I felt that there was no hope. I finally found a Dr. that actually listened to my symptoms and he put me on klonopin. I can now function properly through out my day. I never thought that I would feel the way I did before my disorder started. I so thankful that there is hope, and that I don't have to suffer through the days any longer."

10

May 20, 2008

130

86

78,262

Lasix

edema

"I really had edema all over my body (i.e. face, hands, feet), but especially on my legs! I went to my doctor and she prescribed this medication to me, it's working like magic! I take it in the morning as soon I wake up, I noticed it's more effective taken on empty stomach, then after breakfast and so on. I had to deal with some headaches(minor), but it was definitely worth it!!"

10

August 2, 2010

99

72

211,260

Pancrelipase

pancreatic exocrine dysfunction

"Side effect's kicked in were worse than my condition. Already take zofran for nausea & vomiting. This drug actually started me vomiting again. If you have depression & anxiety issues & pain issues in joint's, etc... can make it worse & over ride medication. Thank goodness my doctor gave me samples because extremely expensive even with insurance. Do not take if you are allergic or don't take/eat pork ingredient's...I'm not - but is warning I wasn't told about."

1

June 27, 2016

6

78

12,980

Vardenafil

erectile dysfunction

"In the first round after using my trial Levitra pill, I asked my partner how she felt compared to Cialis, and she said it was harder, rounder, and longer, and that I should forget Cialis. We're both 57. That's the first time that has ever happened. The satisfaction of hearing that was worth the congestion and headache. Sign me up for a prescription!"

10

July 15, 2012

71

63

207,201

Valtrex

cold sores

"I used to get cold sores frequently and have become so anxious about getting them that I keep a script for Valtrex in my wallet. After three years being cold sore free, I felt the burn and saw a patch of redness on my top lip. I immediately went to the pharmacy, filled the script and took my first gram of Valtrex within an hour of the first tingling/burning. I went to bed and woke up perfectly fine [and took the second dosage nonetheless]. I have no cold sore, no redness, nothing. I can't begin to tell you how much of a relief it was to wake up without that horrible throbbing swollen blister. I so highly recommend this. I can't imagine being without it now."

10

December 29, 2014

46

126

57,694

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

pain

"Over the past two and a half years since I had major shoulder surgery the recovery has been slow. I've recently been diagnosed with arthritis and C6-7 cervical degenerative disc disease with C5-6 and C6-7 narrowing of the neural foramen. I was prescribed naproxen at one point which helped a little. I was taken off of it due to the amount I was taking a day. Up to 3200mg. I was also prescribed ambien because I couldn't sleep because of the pain. I started to sleep walk on four different occasions where my wife found me elsewhere from where I went to sleep. I called my doc and he took me off and I was prescribed hydrocodone and acetaminophen combo. That was the best thing that could have happened for me. I'm no longer in constant pain."

10

August 18, 2015

34

137

205,810

Pristiq

depression

"I felt a difference right away. The only negative feedback I have is the tiredness. I can't stay awake but I do not know if it is from coming off of ADD medication. I have been on this medication for 3 days now and already feel like a new woman! I no longer need my Xanax!"

8

June 25, 2010

15

56

27,742

Lexapro

generalized anxiety disorde

"This drug is pretty great for depression, however I am on it for serious anxiety and it has only exacerbated it for me. I feel agitated a lot and have insatiable hunger that has caused me to gain a few pounds. There have also been some sexual side effects that have made sex a little more of a challenge."

5

August 14, 2017

7

59

193,639

Cyclobenzaprine

muscle spasm

"After suffering from a severe back injury, I found that this medication used in conjunction with an anti-inflammatory type drug (Naproxen) was more effective than large doses of Lortab. Pain is significantly reduced without the side-effects of other pain medications. Other than not hurting as much, I can't tell I'm taking it! This is a big improvement!"

8

March 11, 2008

16

57

113,922

Amlodipine

high blood pressure

"you get use to it... lowers my BP and eliminated my ongoing headaches after 15 years... my feet hurt a little but over all really glad I decided to try it. I take 5mg a day."

9

February 12, 2017

42

36

112,548

Lunesta

insomnia

"This drug is horrible. I was given this drug because I wasn't sleeping more the 2 hours a night. I took it for 4 nights, and it made the sleep problems worse. On the forth day it started messing with my head. I stop taking it . I went on the Lunesta message board and found a lot of other people who had the same reaction. Some people even had worse problems with this drug."

1

October 8, 2017

2

75

212,069

Lamotrigine

seizure prevention

"I have nightmares, weight loss (went from 128 to 118 in a few weeks, which is a lot for me), dizziness. Also "the spins" whenever I lay down, which is when my body feels stable but the whole world spins (kind of like being drunk and lying down). No seizures yet but they aren't that common to begin with (1x/year) and I've only been on lamotrigine for a few months. I'm at 300mg/day now and trying to get up to 400mg. Dizziness is pretty bad right now, that rocking feeling you get after being on a boat. I feel that."

9

December 19, 2014

11

100

130,802

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I took this product after having unplanned unprotected sex. it made me tired and I not only got my period three weeks early, I got it again two weeks later and it lasted longer than usual. But I did not get pregnant!"

10

December 27, 2011

1

42

191,249

Lisdexamfetamine

adhd

"I've been on Vyvanse a few years and I remember the exact moment I realized it kicked in. Out of the blue I thought "oh my goodness" is this what normal feels like. My main reason for this post is in reading here I've noticed a couple of people have mentioned the expense. If you go to Vyvanse website you can get a savings card, the card brings the cost to $30:)"

8

May 16, 2017

23

72

3,153

Nitrofurantoin

urinary tract infection

"It has been my personal experience in dealing with urinary tract infection's that Macrobid is a godsend. After having my youngest child I came down with a UTI which stemmed from the birthing unit nurse improperly inserting a catheter prior to my cesarean section delivery. Within about a week I began noticing some tenderness in my lower pelvic area but thought perhaps it was because I had a tubal ligation and c- section and returned to work upon my discharge from the hospital (yeah not the most health wise move but childbirth doesn't stop the bills from flowing in). I was put on antibiotics that didn't work ended up admitted with severly infected kidneys and macrobid was the only thing that cured me and to this day is the only antibiotic that works for my UTI's"

10

January 3, 2017

22

136

209,823

Phosphorated carbohydrate solution

nausea/vomiting

"I took this medicine 3 times over the course of a few months, and each time I had very jumpy legs within about 20 minutes. It helped the nausea but I don't think I'll take it again."

6

January 11, 2016

5

37

10,406

Spironolactone

acne

"This medicine is a miracle for hormonal acne. And I have normal testosterone levels. This works just as well to helped me shed annoying water weight. I have experienced a couple side effects such as breast tenderness (but they look fuller which is a plus) and fatigue, also a slightly shorter cycle. I'll eat with all of the above rather than have acne though!! Started at 50 mg and after 2 months moved to 100 mg (split in two doses per day) and THATS when I really started noticing a difference. I'm at 3 months now and finally almost all the way clear! Have patience!! This med works very slowly and you need to start at a low dose and work up. It's so worth it!"

10

May 11, 2017

10

126

74,275

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have been taking Loestrin for 8 months now. After about the 3rd month of taking it, I have had no period. It has not helped my acne, though. I was on the Depo shot for about a year and it was nice, until I gained 15 pounds. That's why I switched to the pill. So far, I love it. No period, no weight gain, and no increased acne. I have been on a slew of different birth controls and they all seemed to either make me depressed, gain weight, make my periods weird, and even almost costed me my marriage. My husband said "no more birth control." It all made me crazy. This is a wonderful little white pill. He has no complaints about my moods with this one."

8

November 18, 2010

4

130

113,870

Tegretol

epilepsy

"This medicine has given nothing but trouble. Headache, Feeling sick and worse of all I now have a very itchy rash all over my body which is driving me round the bend."

1

October 19, 2013

18

32

16,871

Copaxone

multiple sclerosis

"I was on Avonex for the first 7 years after being diagnosed. I would lose 1-2 days of every wk feeling lousy with flu symptoms. Had to switch to Copaxone (only non-interferon) after liver tests began showing Avonex was causing problems. Been on Copaxone for 4 years now and have not had any new exacerbations since I've been on it. Now I wish I hadn't let my fear of needles eliminate Copaxone from my list of treatment choices in the beginning. Now, giving myself the injection daily is no big deal."

9

May 3, 2008

91

7,860

Xanax

anxiety

"I started taking Xanax at age 20 and it was a great medicine. I had such bad panic attacks and just constant anxiety 24/7. I started out on a low dose and within 15 mins I felt calm and fine. I got from the place of not being able to walk outside or answer the phone to being able to get married, have a job, go on vacations. Anything I wanted to do. I WAS NORMAL. But now I'm 36 and on the highest dose 4 mg a day and about 4 1/2 years ago my horrible anxiety came back even though I'm taking it. I can't work, drive or really go anywhere anymore. So I guess I'd say it works but then you may build up a tolerance and then it won't work. "

6

May 9, 2011

14

135

113,310

Bisacodyl

bowel preparation

"I was going for my first colonoscopy & my Split Peg Prep Instructions were to drink 8 glasses of water the day before, then take 4 Dulcolax, with water, followed by half the prep and the remaining prep the day of the colonoscopy. The Prep drink, although a lot of it and the colonoscopy were a piece of cake compared to the Dulcolax. Within an hour of taking the Dulcolax I felt out of it and then really dizzy. Then the hot sweats, followed by cold sweats and shaking. And cramps. Lasted around 4hrs. Never again. I do have to say this is the first time I have ever taken any form of laxative."

1

October 19, 2015

12

114

52,773

Carbidopa / levodopa

parkinson's disease

"I've been on Rytary for 6 weeks. I take it 3 times a day, 3 pills at each dose. It is unpredictable at times. There are days that I get a full 6 hour benefit without wearing off. But food creates a problem with its effectiveness. There are other times that I'm on an empty stomach, but it does not allow me to have mobility until it kicks in. Other times it kicks in right away, then there's a period not working so well , and then it works again at the 5th hour. I'm really studying all the variables such as my sleep, food intake and stress levels. If I have stress, Rytary ceases to work. Perhaps I need to increase my dose. I'll discuss with my doc this week. But overall it has been much better than Sinemet which gave me 2 1/2 hours."

6

June 14, 2015

45

146

52,419

Pantoprazole

gerd

"I had tried every other medicine out there, and none of them has worked for me like Protonix does. In combination with Carafate, I feel like me again. The chest pain, burping and burning has almost completely went away. No side effects at all. I highly recommend this medication.."

10

November 23, 2017

1

49

53,596

Alesse

birth control

"Alesse has been working really well for me. In the last month I've gained 3 lbs in what I believe to be water weight, as I feel quite bloated. Either way I can easily work 3 lbs off. I have been a bit nauseous on it as I take Alesse in the morning, but nothing unmanageable. I haven't had any spotting. I've had a bit of breast tenderness, but nothing that bothers me. I have been a bit tired, so I just have a little extra coffee in the morning. Overall I've had a good experience so far with Alesse."

8

January 28, 2016

1

100

218,434

Amoxicillin / clavulanate

sinusitis

"I started with infection in my sinus that was mild. Then I got a bad nosebleed that was unrelated to the infection. I had to get one complete side of my nose packed all the way to the sinus cavity (uncomfortable). The doctor gave me Augmentin 875-125 for 2 weeks so no further infection ensued. Almost done with it now and it worked extremely well for the infection. Like some have said, make sure that you have a restroom close by. It will make your gas pretty much unbearably crude."

7

January 14, 2012

20

90

133,468

Tri-Sprintec

birth control

"I have been on this birth control for 6 months, and have had no problems with it. This is my first time on birth control. Overall taking a pill everyday is sometimes hard to remember, but I set my alarm on my phone to go off at the same time everyday, so that helps. But as far as side effects I have not experienced any."

8

September 15, 2009

4

65

164,523

Diclofenac

pain

"I'm a pitcher and have had bursitis on my upper hamstring for months. It finally gave out and caused a lot of pain where I could barely sit down. My doctor gave me Zipsor and it was 90% better in 1 day. My teammates take a lot of things for pain but I got to say Zipsor has been the best to date."

10

October 8, 2013

22

63

148,688

Mirena

birth control

"I've had the Mirena for almost 3 years now. Insertion wasn't a problem. However, at my next annual exam my doctor told me he didn't see the string anymore but assured me it's not a problem. I had spotting each month in the beginning. Very light and would last about 3 days. I also experienced heavy discharge in the beginning. Now I have no spotting, no discharge. I did gain weight from it. Lately I have been experiencing severe cramping which I can only describe as almost feeling like contractions when you're about to give birth. They're that bad! Needless to say, I have scheduled an appointment with my OBGYN and I may have it removed. But overall, it's an effective birth control."

8

September 21, 2016

7

123

190,544

Butorphanol

pain

"I have been using Stadol Nasal Spray for at least 15 years. It is the best migraine medication for me that is out there. However, my doctor has recently stopped prescribing it for me because the State Drug Board or whatever they are called started giving him a hard time for prescribing it for me. I suffer migraines at least two times (if not more) a week and am really suffering without it. Nothing else works. The only bad side effect is some stomach discomfort at first, but it goes away as your body gets use to it. My Doctor knows I need it but his hands have been tied. "

9

January 4, 2011

30

111

87,480

Naproxen

pain

"Hi everyone I'm 42 I just had all my teeth pulled on Oct 6 ,2016. I was in severe pain Felt like my mouth was butchard I took a bottle pain relievers in two days no help so I get a bottle of Aleve 12 hour let me tell you it stopped my pain I was so relieved so the meds said take two than 1 every 4 hours so I bought a bottle of extra strength Tylenol and I would take the aleve every four hours and 30 minutes later I would take the 0ne Tylenol extra strength Works perfect today is my 4 day I feel great thanks Aleve"

10

October 10, 2016

6

111

27,412

Requip

periodic limb movement disorde

"I was given this med for RLS/PLM. This medication kept me up most of the night with a bucket to vomit into. Hummm.... Which to chose, RLS/PLM vs Severe nausea/ Vomiting? "

1

July 26, 2015

6

32

183,539

Cymbalta

generalized anxiety disorde

"I have been taking Cymbalta (60 mg) for 7 weeks and it has been of great help with the anxiety, depression and chronic abdominal pain. I have some minor nausea and fatigue most days but nothing really bad. The most serious side effects I have is the sexual one - lost libido and inability to reach orgasm. After 7 weeks I fear it will be a permanent side effect, which is hard to deal with. Thank you."

8

August 13, 2010

73

77

157,392

Guaifenesin

ibromyalgia

"Saved my life because I didn't want to live like that. On my 20th year , 1996. It's life long treatment , not a cure , but symptom free in five years."

10

September 1, 2016

36

32

129,841

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have had the Skyla IUD in me since October 2014. The insertion wasnt so bad, cramps for a day. Birth control pills were not agreeing with my body and surprisingly Skyla has been the best option for me. During the first two months I had constant spotting and mood swings. So far I have had no new side effects. I do spot a little bit during days my periods are supposed to arrive (which, isnt that often. Maybe like once per 4 months or more) and if I sit in a funny position sometimes i can feel the IUD poke me. My boyfriend and I do not use condoms anymore, and felt no need for them. I havent had any pregnancy scares at all. Definitely recommend for younger girls who have never had children, and dont plan to have any for the next while"

10

April 29, 2015

22

145

150,144

Mucinex D

cough and nasal congestion

"This stuff is torture! I was coughing a little and had some allergy congestion the pharmacist recommend this stuff. Its 2:00 AM I took two pills at 3 in the afternoon and I have been coughing my lungs out ever since. I'm literally coughing so hard I'm sweating and have a headache I feel edgy and there is no hope of getting sleep tonight."

2

February 19, 2017

7

64

210,142

Linzess

irritable bowel syndrome

"So far loving this. Stomach pain has almost disappeared, haven't had an attack in over a week. Down side is have to be near a bathroom about an hour after taking it but that is manageable. Hopefully it continues to work. Time will tell."

8

July 21, 2016

17

44

207,946

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"I cannot chug-a-lug anything fast and have to depend on a straw. This was the easiest prep I have taken yet. Yes, it tastes pretty bad but I experimented and also used a lot of the comments already on this website. 1. Refrigerate as soon as you can. Told by the nurse that you DON'T have to take with water. I used strong sweet tea, added chipped ice. Drank as much at a time as I could, then had a cold banana ready and sucked it for a while. Then continued until finished. 2. For the 2 16oz used Ginger Ale for the first 16 oz then Diet Coke . All went well until after I finished the Coke and threw it up. Nurse said OK 3. When bowls started moving use baby wipe, had no rawness 4. Repeated 1st prep except 2 16oz just drank Ginger Ale"

10

October 3, 2014

21

148

69,065

Medroxyprogesterone

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I had my first deposit injection 22/01/16 when my 3rd baby was 13 weeks old, I had already been 3 days into a period and came off the day after. Sunday night I started bleeding really heavy and dark with tiny clots. I've been on and off, really heavy to really light everyday, I know it's only 8 days but I had just had a period so no need for bleeding. Really annoyed as last time I used the depo almost 4 years ago I had phantom movements and felt pregnant all the time so has taken me this long to give it another go and it's not going great from the off!!"

4

January 30, 2016

0

113

65,409

Yasmin

birth control

"I am 22 and I've been taking yasmin for almost a year and it's pretty much okay, my skin is clear and cramps and PMS are a lot better than before. Side effects though are weight gain (around 13 lbs) along with bigger boobs and everything which is really not great. Also I have zero sex drive which is making me feel bad. I am thinking about switching to a lower dosage pill but I'm not sure about other pills because I have migraines and I'm worried it'll get worse (yasmin didn't really affect it)."

5

June 16, 2017

0

95

199,963

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"This is my 3rd attempt on Champix. First two times I didn't finish the whole course because I thought I was cured. This time I'm determined to finish. Initial side effects are nausea but if taken after food it isn't anywhere near as bad. I liked my crazy dreams, but that has gone now. Ciggies taste horrible & I don't have an urge at all to have one, and I was a half a pack everyday for last 25 years. Felt better physically in the first week. This makes giving up really easy and I didn't feel nico withdrawals. But staying the course and feel strong about staying stopped."

10

March 11, 2016

18

109

57,901

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

pain

"I am 63 years old and after a car accident 18 years ago I developed fibromyalgia. I have been on hydrocodone/acetaminophen 10-650 four times a day for the terrible pain. I also take Ultram 50 mg (2) at the same time and the combination seems to help the hydrocodone work better. I have good days and bad. I have also tried Lyrica (too fattening and not great), Cymbalta (suicide thoughts) and now am trying Neurontin (so far, so good). This medicine makes my life livable and the scummy doctors that are over prescribing are ruining it for the people who really need pain medications to survive."

8

April 18, 2012

13

106

163,914

Calan

cluster headaches

"I get episodic Cluster Headaches and taking this medication keeps the headaches from happening. I took 80mg three times a day the first time it was prescribed, but had to double the dosage this time around."

10

April 4, 2010

30

36

159,398

Estrace Vaginal Cream

atrophic vaginitis

"I had a hysterectomy 10 years ago and having dryness problem so Dr prescribed this. After using this for about 6 weeks I started cramping like I was beginning to start my period again and my breasts were hurting so bad just like the old days! Called my doctor was taken off of it immediately due to previous breast cancer and she said the estrogen from it gets in the bloodstream."

1

October 25, 2017

1

71

95,223

Guanfacine

adhd

"My 8 year old son was diagnosed 2 years ago with ADHD. We knew in preschool something wasn't right. I refused to medicate him until after his first report card in second grade. I could not let his esteem fall from poor grades when we all know how bright he is. He started off with Vyvanse 20 mg. It worked well for him for the rest of that school year. The next year we had to up it to 30 mg but we felt it wasn't effective. This winter break we started Intuniv. He is on his 3rd week. He has increased appetite, focuses well, but is too sleepy in the evenings. He normally would have a hard time falling asleep. Now he falls asleep at the table reading by 8. I will continue the Intuniv but hoping it gets better."

8

January 11, 2012

35

141

34,599

Minocycline

acne

"I'm a sufferer from acne, and I've suffered with it since I was in middle school (now a freshman in college) I went to my dermatologist my sophomore year in high school and she prescribed me this. It worked really well for me and my skin was super clear. I didn't wanna get off of it. She did not warn me of the long term side effects. I took it on and off for about two years. Biggest mistake of my life. But since I was so stubborn and wanted clear skin, I kept taking them even though they stopped working for me. I stopped around the end of my junior year and a couple months later, I would get severe fevers, chills, joint pains, and my thighs were covered in bruises. I am now stuck with an immune disease because of the pills. Just be careful with them."

2

April 26, 2017

4

149

135,861

Percocet

pain

"To anyone who has used or will use Percocet, for the nausea have your doctor put you on a pill called Zofran this will help with the nausea, they give it to cancer patients for vomiting. I am a huge believer in the mental help Percocet gives as well as the pain management. Had Gall bladder surgery in May 09 and after trying Vicodin, Oxycontin, Diluadid, Ultram, Percocet was the ONLY one that helped me with the pain. Eat before taking and drink plenty of fluids. This will cause severe constipation so a stool softener may be needed. Best medicine I have ever taken."

10

August 30, 2009

98

104

102,835

Aripiprazole

depression

"I took Abilify with Celexa for one night. It seemed to work pretty well as soon as I took it. However, only three hours later, I was sitting on the couch when suddenly my arm lifted up and flung itself over the arm rest. I didn't even feel a muscle twitch. I wouldn't have even known had I not seen it move and felt it flop against the rest. It was bizarre. Two other incidents happened that same night, so I called my doctor in a panic who told me not to take the next dose. They took me off it immediately. It allowed me to feel more relaxed. However, the side effect was so bad I couldn't even attempt to do a month of treatment without possibly injuring myself."

3

February 7, 2013

61

130

12,563

Elbasvir / grazoprevir

hepatitis c

"Finished treatment almost a week ago. Undetectable virus load two weeks into treatment. Virus remains undetectable Odd mild headache which lasted a couple of minutes, but took no medication whatsoever avoiding possible interaction. I've had no other side effects. I continue working and living my normal life. I eat plenty vegetables; smoothie made of fresh bananas, blackberries, blueberries, mango and kiwis. I kept the weight at bay and drink fresh beetroot with green apple. No alcohol or fried foods & drunk lukewarm water mixed with fresh lemon juice & swallow raw garlic with an empty stomach. Contaminated illness during my childhood. Don't despair. Treatment works & it's bearable. Best to you all."

10

July 16, 2017

4

112

557

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"I've been on The Depo for about 4 months now. I got on it to stop my period but I've had non stop bleeding the whole time! I asked my doctor if there was anything she could do and she said to wait it out. I searched about bleeding on the shot and tons of people said they bleed continuously the whole time they were on and some said once they stopped the shot the bleeding didn't stop. I also am breaking out in places I normally don't like in my neck line and forehead. I'm not getting the shot again if the bleeding doesn't stop."

9

February 27, 2013

14

106