Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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143,538	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I started off with implanon, I loved it and was great. When it timed out the doctors switched my implanon out with nexplanon, assuring me it was an even better form of implanon. What I can tell you is that the nexplanon is highly effective, no pregnancy scares here. But what I can tell you is I've had some of the worst cramps of my life on this. Sometimes it's regular cramps and sometimes it's so severe I throw up. I have stuck it out for over a year with nexplanon but after no explanations for the pain- I am ready to have it removed. The three years on implanon were good but nexplanon is not so much. And don't get me started on the day to day feeling of just being sick all the time. I hope this post help some of you."	3	January 11, 2017	9	144
217,991	Teriparatide	osteoporosis	"I rated this drug a nine because of the weight gain in my midsection. Dr. Says I no longer have osteopenia or osteoporosis, however, I have gained 8 pounds in 10 months despite decreasing my calorie intake and increase in exercise."	9	July 10, 2015	66	41
93,102	Vortioxetine	major depressive disorde	"59 yr old male. This drug made me have trembling and muscle aches. It never helped with the depression after 6 wks. I hope I can find a med that works for my MDD."	1	May 2, 2016	33	34
75,364	Vistaril	anxiety	"I recommend taking as prescribed, and the bottle usually says "take X amount every X hours". I think that having a steady stream of any medication is the only way to have it work. This medication's only side effect I have found is almost exactly like when one takes Benadryl, and only when you are first starting out on it. I am used to it now after 3 weeks and the only effect I notice is that my hands no longer shake and my mind is at ease. Much better and smoother than other meds like Xanax or Tramadol or Klonopin, etc., etc. "	10	March 19, 2012	124	104
2,921	Reclast	osteoporosis	"I had my infusion on Friday. My doctor gave me Tylenol at that time and said take one twice a day for 3 days. On Sunday I woke up with some leg muscle pain. Took 2 Tylenol and an Aleve Later on in the morning. Felt fine all day and I resumed by gym workouts on Monday. This was a breeze."	10	March 17, 2014	66	61
46,763	Sulindac	pain	"I am 37 years old and have been suffering extremely severe debilitating back pain for ten years after being hit by a drunk driver. I was always athletic and it has been heart breaking for me to spend the last ten years barely active and dying in pain everyday. After my doctors refused to give me anymore pain medication and just let me suffer; I went to a rheumatologist who prescribed this as one of my medications. This is the only one I have taken so far. I came back from a walk crippled over in pain crying. I took one 200mg dose of this medication and was able to comfortably and actively live out the rest of my day. This medication is a god send as far as I'm concerned. That was only after one dose!"	10	October 10, 2015	11	137
145,764	Qsymia	obesity	"This is a miracle. I no longer think about food and have no desire to snack in between meals. I eat only what my body needs. I have lost 13 pounds in six weeks. I lead a very active lifestyle (2-5 hours of cardio a week) and eat fewer than 100 grams of carbs per day. I have tried every diet under the sun, and nothing has worked as well as far as controlling my cravings. Side effects are minimal. I have some tingling in my lips and possibly my hands and feet. Be certain to take this medicine in the morning, or you will be up all night! "	10	August 24, 2014	59	110
105,850	Atomoxetine	adhd	"My daughter was diagnosed with ADD in the 1st grade. I didn't want to start her on a stimulant right away and our pediatrician recommended we try Strattera. I am happy to say that my daughter is now in 11th grade and has been on Straterra her entire time in school...we went through all the ups and downs of titrating the meds, which combo worked and which upset her tummy but all in all this has been the best med for her. She is now on 80 mg and has been since she stopped growing. Unfortunately, the meds have gotten extremely expensive and even with a coupon, I will have to pay over $350/month to keep her on this until we hit our $5,600 deductible. I am very disappointed in the manufacturer that they have hiked the meds so high."	10	December 28, 2016	21	140
218,273	Amoxicillin / clavulanate	strep throat	"I was prescribed Amox-Clav 875 for strep throat. After three doses of the medication, I became extremely nauseous and threw up everything in my stomach. I became exhausted and slept for multiple hours. I developed a terrible headache and my nausea continued. I contacted my doctor to explain my conditions and he prescribed an anti nausea medication and a different antibiotic. While Amox-Clav was effective in helping my strep throat symptoms in only 3 doses, it rendered me incapable of doing anything. I was not comfortable continuing the medication."	5	April 2, 2016	7	89
214,897	Ampyra	multiple sclerosis	"It has definitely helped majorly with my arm function, my husband can tell and I can too, if I have no pills left or haven't taken them, my arms go around a little like gummy then. When I did a lot of walking, didn't care how fast I was, just happy to even be able to do it."	10	August 12, 2014	50	58
88,700	Fluticasone	allergic rhinitis	"Worked great for keeping nasal passages open for about two months and then I developed a hacking cough, sore throat, and a headache. Haven't had a headache in years. Looked up side effects and decided to stop using it."	5	March 22, 2016	8	39
89,287	Celexa	anxiety and stress	"I have been on citalopram for a couple months now and I absolutely love it. The only side effect I had was dizziness the next day after the first dose, but it went away. As of right now, no side effects at all, and I have noticed that I am more independent and more confident than I have ever been. Before this medication I took Paxil, which was horrible. The side effects were the worst and the withdrawal (which I have read about) is bad as well, but I got over it. Before Celexa I would be afraid to talk on the phone and do basic things like calling insurance companies, cable companies, etc. But now I have the confidence to call anyone and the change has been night and day. Highly recommend this medication!"	10	April 22, 2015	106	135
177,325	Duloxetine	depression	"This is like a miracle drug to me. I suffer from severe depression, anxiety & fibromyalgia. After 2 weeks on Cymbalta my pain significantly improved as well as my mood/anxiety. I'm taking 60 mg once a day."	9	December 6, 2016	43	37
19,291	Pregabalin	diabetic peripheral neuropathy	"The nerve pain became so unbearable that it forced me to take lyrica despite the bad reviews and long list of negative side effects. I was told by many that it worked a lot better that neurontin with less drastic negative effects. Well, it has eased my pain some, but the side effects have taken my life from me. I'm dizzy at times, my head is always foggy and not clear thinking, I have depression, anger outbursts I've never had before, daily nausea, and am so tired that I can sleep all day and night long and can barely function. Unfortunately the alternative medications have even worse negative side effects, so what are we supposed to do in order to have some normalcy?"	1	June 28, 2016	44	123
80,598	Mobic	osteoarthritis	"First one that I have found working for the pain and the inflammation in my knees, elbows, shoulders, etc. I am 36 and I was tested about three weeks ago, but before I was tested, I was already taking Mobic and it worked better than all the other medicines that I was taking for my arthritis. When my test come back it showed that I was full blown with arthritis and borderline rheumatoid arthritis. "	10	September 20, 2010	30	75
144,857	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I got my implant put in December 9 ,2015 and today is January 4,2016 my last period wasn't a period I mainly spotted and agreed for about week and half I discharge brown discharge and a few head aches still have few head aches I've also gained weight just a few pounds so far I like it I would refer it to anyone who doesn't want kids for the next 3 years"	8	January 4, 2016	0	72
198,944	Depo-Provera	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I've been using the depo shot on and off for about 5 years now. I got off it a few years ago due to the increase in weight gain that I got. so I switched to the pill. after a while I decided to go back onto the depo shot. in February 2016, I received my first dosage and everything was fine. near the end of April I began to get my period again, just figuring I needed to go back in for my next injection. after I got my second dose, my period has not gone away since APRIL. I have been bleeding for over 3 months now and I just cannot deal with it anymore. my doctor won't do anything about it besides tell me to wait out the three months for the depo to leave my system. well here I am... 3 months later and bleeding heavier than ever."	2	July 6, 2016	8	152
83,965	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I've been on Trinessa for about 5 or 6 months. I've gotten extreme head aches and mood swings. I've never had a panic or anxiety attack before and every month I've been having terrible panic attacks. I also experience really bad bloating. I will be switching off of this pill!"	4	July 10, 2017	5	50
154,893	Metronidazole	dental abscess	"I've been taking metronidazoles for 4 days (3 a day) and I'm still in agony, I've tried so many painkillers and nothing helps, my right side of my face is in agony and I can't eat or drink anything hot or too cold, cold air hurts my gums also, anyone have any advice?"	5	December 15, 2016	22	53
59,406	Zyrtec	urticaria	"I used this and got itchy all over. I developed red blotches all over my body and it looked like hives. When I stop taking it I get all itchy. "	5	April 16, 2009	39	31
222,485	Kyleena	birth control	"I have had the Kyleena in since early March 2017 and in the beginning was really regretting it because I felt like I was constantly bleeding and cramping. I passed a lot of clots and I was just always uncomfortable. Today being July 2017 I feel like I have put the bad things behind me and am enjoying not having to worry about birth control. No more cramping, no more clotting and best of all I haven't gotten a period. Stick with it ladies, it will be worth it. It is true what they say though, allow a solid 3-6 month for you body to get used to it. Good luck!"	8	July 5, 2017	12	111
75,227	Mirapex	restless legs syndrome	"I have had RLS for 25 years, and within the past two years has gotten much more uncontrollable. Ten years ago I took Requip for awhile, but the drowsiness during the day was a bother, and the RLS wasn't much improved. Last month I started on Mirapex and the relief from RLS was almost immediate. I'm currently taking .250 mg. two hours before bedtime. The only bothersome side effect has been some increased urination urges during the night. I haven't noticed any problems with dizziness but I do have occasional Benign Positional Vertigo anyway, so it certainly isn't any worse. Overall, I would say Mirapex has done the trick."	8	August 10, 2015	23	109
41,499	Aubagio	multiple sclerosis	"Having an issue with frequent Relapses every few years and the Grey Matter/Atrophy of my Brain being the Main Topic Aubagio was recommended by my MS Neuro .. I prepared for the Minor Issues however had developed Bladder Issues and was getting horrible Headaches halfway through my 3rd month .. Had to stop use and see my Neuro .. Will find out results soon but will suggest that going into this one must have an Open Mind and be very aware of their MS .. Know mine was helpful in my determining I was having a "Flare" .. Along with the additional Issues .. The Nurse Program that is there to "Support" us is NOT HELPFUL at all .. They cannot answer any questions .. They however REFER you to the "Clinicians" who again do not Answer questions ..."	3	April 6, 2016	42	139
153,388	Doxycycline	acne	"I am 25 years old and I have always have had acne. I am one of the people that have tried everything under the sun; proactive, herbal, expensive top of the line products and acupuncture until I decided to speak to my wonderful dermatologist. He has prescribed me 100 Monodox twice a day along with Epiduo and it has worked wonders, no side effects. I've been on this routine for about two and a half months. My skin has NEVER been clear until now. It has been since lately that the Monodox has caused my to be nauseous when I take it in the morning. Since I am not a big breakfast person I found that I must take it with a GOOD meal and the nausea has not come back. "	10	February 25, 2014	37	132
59,754	NuvaRing	birth control	"The first month was great aside from acne and stomach cramps. The second month was horrible. On top of the acne and stomach cramps, I was very sensitive during intercourse, I was unable to sleep and had horrible dreams every night. I also became manic-depressive, more so on the depressed side. I did gain a little extra weight but not too much."	1	October 11, 2016	0	62
221,143	Drysol	hyperhidrosis	"Such a great product. The day after my first use I had no sweat stains at all. Usually, at around 7 am, I would get these huge, embarrassing, sweat stains. Now, I had none and it was such a relief. If you are experiencing sweating problems, please, please, please use Drysol- you will get amazing results."	10	February 18, 2016	8	56
32,898	Seasonique	endometriosis	"I started seasonique due to my endometriosis & my Dr wanted to stop my periods. I started the pill on 10/15 didn't bleed from then to 11/26 then I started spotting at first then this turned into red heavy bleeding from then on. After failed attempts of trying to call & get into see my Dr. after 18 days of bleeding I went to the ER where they did nothing but a pregnancy test & some regular blood work, that came back normal, and told me I had dysfunctional uterine bleeding due to endometriosis! I then called my Dr again after telling them I went to the ER they then were able to get me in 5 days later at this time I've been 23 days after an examination the Dr wants me to stay on seasonique for 7 more days taking it not once but three times a day!"	1	December 19, 2016	2	150
203,549	Carisoprodol	muscle spasm	"I use this medication for relief of sciatica which, for me, is crippling pain in my right hip and calf. Of all the medications I've tried for sciatica relief this is the only one that has been effective. I would even go so far as to call it a miracle drug as my symptoms go away completely within an hour of taking this medication. I only need to take it for a few days at a time and have no problem controlling its use. I even pay full price for my prescription as my insurance company will not approve it for treatment of sciatica. It does cause me to feel light headed for a few minutes when it first "kicks in" and then I feel normal for the duration of the dose. (3x/day)"	10	March 28, 2017	7	133
73,217	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I'm a week from completing my 2nd pack of this birth control and so far, so good. My first two weeks I experienced slight nausea, nothing to stop my day. I did have recurrent headaches during that period as well however, they've diminished in occurrence. My first 'period' was extremely light. I only saw pale streaks upon wiping, nothing transferred to my liner. I have experienced a leap in my appetite so I've had to take more care in my eating habits. Overall, I'd recommend this pill to others. My effects have been minimal and I still feel like myself."	9	September 5, 2014	13	100
213,280	Nuvigil	narcolepsy	"I was diagnosed with narcolepsy several years ago, but probably suffered from it for 12 years or so. I never stayed awake in classes. Once I started full time work, I had to get it under control. I used Provigil for a while first, but it was harsh: came on strong, I felt buggy, severe migraines, and I crashed hard after about 8 hours. I switched to Nuvigil (150mg) though it's more dollars was told it had a slower release which may help with the migraines and bugginess. I like the Nuvigil a lot better. It comes on a little more gently, I crash less at the end of the day. I do self-moderate, often don't take it on the weekends, I'll only take a half pill some days. "	7	October 25, 2011	11	130
15,210	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I've never taken birth control before and I was given this by my doctor because I have heavy bleeding and menstrual cramps. I only took this pill for 3 weeks and they have been the worst 3 weeks of my life. I've struggled with depression but this pill worsens my depression. I've had panic attacks and my anxiety is almost unbearable. I'm always nauseous and I'm unable to eat and as a result I've lost a ton of weight. As someone that's already very skinny this is not a good side affect. I went from being a pretty active, healthy individual to a depressed always tired and irritable mess. I've been off the pill for about a week and I'm still experiencing symptoms. Hopefully they will go away"	1	June 11, 2017	0	128
8,708	Zolpidem	insomnia	"I have been taking Ambien for about 2 years and I love it. I was in the Navy and now I work a 12 hour night shift so I usually can't sleep or if I fall asleep I can't stay asleep long enough. I have had a few nights I do things and don't remember but overall it is wonderful."	10	March 8, 2009	8	60
23,250	Methadone	opiate withdrawal	"I was addicted to drugs for about 10 years. I finally hit rock bottom and really needed help and fast. So the local Methadone clinic had me come in. I have now been on Methadone for about 3 years now. Methadone has helped me get my life back and get my confidence back as well. If I hadn't found methadone then I probably would have been dead or just miserable and wishing I were dead. But you also have to take into account that you are trading one drug for another. Methadone does help, but it is very addictive too. Most (not all) of the people that go to the clinic I go to abuse methadone and benzo's. Methadone is hard to get off of harder then heroin. Take this in account."	9	January 16, 2014	59	132
225,488	Bupropion	depression	"Wellbutrin is amazing. Prior to Wellbutrin I was put on Zoloft, Prozac and Valdoxan, all which either killed my sex drive, did nothing or made me too sleepy to function. For 2 years I stupidly went off medication and just thought everything in life was crap, and probably said somethings I regret to people. Eventually it came to the point where was failing at work and angry at everyone. The ADHD medication I was taking also worsened my depression. Come Wellbutrin, I have been on it for around two months and I feel great. I have energy, more motivation, increased libido and I feel content, although I still get the moments. Also I have lost more than 5 pounds without dieting or exercising."	10	June 5, 2014	137	123
122,667	Linaclotide	constipation, chronic	"I have suffered from constipation all my life. I'm 60 and take medications for my heart and it has gotten worse. I've been taking Linzess for two months now and it's a miracle drug at least for me. Sure, I get some diarrhea but if you suffer from chronic constipation that is a welcome thing some days. Just to be able to clear my colon everyday is awesome. Thanks for coming out with this drug. Changed my life."	10	July 27, 2015	54	78
121,376	Venlafaxine	anxiety	"This medication has helped me out a lot with depression and ruminative thoghts. It has made me feel less anxious and much happier. I get depressed less and less. I have been on this med for 6 months now and it has helped give me the energy to be happy. Give it a shot! Only negative side effect for me has been night sweats. Missing a dose hasn't cause any problems for me."	9	March 15, 2016	52	73
88,338	Adderall	adhd	"When I was in grade school I had a real hard time learning. I could not pay attention in class. My mind was always wandering. I was always daydreaming and looking out the windows, I could not retain any information. I was forgetful and bored. My grades were always C's and D's no matter how hard I tried. I was always fidgety, had a hard time sitting still, always twirling my hair or shaking my legs or feet. I hated school, I felt so dumb. As I got into high school I was so far behind I gave up trying. When I started driving I would go through red lights, stop signs etc. I was just daydreaming all the time. I kept losing my car keys, my glasses, forgetting where I put them. I am out of space, but Adderal saved my life! I am 59. No side effects"	10	April 4, 2015	90	149
212,216	Lamotrigine	bipolar disorde	"I am on the 3rd day on this medication. After just one pill, my mood became much better, but the downside is that it causes insomnia and when I fell a sleep finally, I have nightmares. The dry mouth bothers me the most, because it causes bad breath. Also, in the afternoon I get so tired, I have to sleep when I am not working and I sleep a lot, like 3-4 hours."	6	August 19, 2013	48	73
230,281	Meloxicam	osteoarthritis	"Years ago I had terrible low back pain. MD suggested Mobic which worked great for several years. About 4-5 years ago I developed atrial fibrillation. My cardiologist told me to definitely get off the Mobic because a side effect is bleeding, so this would worsen the bleeding because one side effect of Xarelto (a blood thinner) is to thin my blood to avoid strokes. I just read on another site that Mobic can cause AFib. There is no way to know if the Mobic caused the AFib or it developed independently. I suspect the Mobic brought on the AFib, although I have no proof of that. I have been in excellent health. The 1-10 rating scale used above should not be used, because in my case the Mobic was very helpful but probably caused major side effect"	1	July 13, 2017	7	137
83,500	Levocetirizine	allergies	"Levocetirizine worked on my allergies when everything else was failing! This allergy medicine is a head above the rest for helping you to breathe easier. My allergies were awful and especially at night when I was trying to sleep and my face was pounding with pressure. Levocetirizine really relieved my symptoms better than the over the counter medicines I was taking."	10	April 7, 2015	9	61
25,862	Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin	birth control	"I was only on the patch for two weeks and while I love the easy use of switching from one patch to another only once a week, I had a terrible headache for the first patch and the second one I had a horrible migraine that ended with me in the emergency room. I had to stop the easy use was great but the side effects were just awful"	2	February 22, 2012	2	69
221,066	Drysol	hyperhidrosis	"I am a HEAVY underarm sweater. So it was no surprise that this medication barely helped reduce my underarm sweat. Not to mention, the bottle only lasts for less the month, a tleast for me. I recommend you save your money and stay away from this product if you think your hyperhidrosis is beyond bad."	3	September 26, 2017	1	55
152,024	Chantix	smoking cessation	"I'm 27, female, married, student, smoked a pack a day. We quit at day 6 and it gets easier everyday. You realize your triggers and find other ways to deal with the stress. It's not too different than quitting cold turkey. It's comforting though to know that even if you caved in and smoked there would be no relief. My advice: Take with food and give yourself time to take it slow while the nausea goes away, Staying busy helps. I haven't had a problem with depression, but I've been emotional. Nightmares aren't a problem. I haven't felt rested since I started. I had a problem with sleepwalking. The "sleep disturbances" are scary but I say it's worth it as long as they don't become dangerous. I've been counting calories to help with weight gain."	7	October 28, 2010	4	135
175,158	Relistor	constipation, drug induced	"I've had mixed results with this. Been on 180mg of Oxy IR and 75mcg Fentanyl for YEARS. When my doc increased my Fentanyl to every 48 hours, all my plumbing STOPPED. I NEVER had any problems, ever! I fought with the constipation, not going for 6 weeks+ sometimes. I don't know what hurts worse...? Anyway, the Relistor works here and there. I don't have insurance and at $75 a 12mg injection, I can't afford not to go!!! I just gave myself a 12mg shot yesterday, and another today. 24 hrs apart. Nothing. I haven't gone in 3 weeks now. This is not good. The laxative route does nothing as well. I'm frustrated... Any suggestions?"	3	March 20, 2015	10	114
107,204	Implanon	birth control	"My experience with Implanon has been a good one. All the mishaps I've had were things I'd been warned about by my doctor. Negativs: Bled for the first three weeks, sporadically spot (particularly when I gain a few pounds), a little loss of sex drive Positives: Simple, easy, effective I'll elaborate a bit on the negatives. After the first three weeks I stopped having a period for about 4 months. During this time I lost about 10 pounds (not because of the birth control but because I was trying to). Whenever I go over around 130 I become susceptible to spotting. With the sex drive, I would assume not having the hormone boost during menstration is to blame. Sex is still good and I still want it, it's just a little change."	8	February 22, 2012	0	132
116,992	Lamictal	bipolar disorde	"I am diagnosed with Bipolar II and PTSD. I have been on 300mg of Lamictal for over 3 years and it is, indeed, a life saver! When I first started taking it I felt as if a warm gentle hand reached in and touched me exactly where it hurt. As I write this I recall that before starting Lamictal I had excruciating pain in my solar plexus. I was in a deep state of bipolar depression with spikes of rage and extreme anxiety at least 2 times each month. Lamictal has made these mixed state less severe and not as frequent. I also take Paxil CR. As for side effects, at first I had headaches and nausea but I endured them gladly. "	10	June 22, 2010	39	123
110,505	Nexplanon	birth control	"Hi I have had the nexplanon for about 3 years now and I must say I'm impressed . I had horrendous bleeding before I got on any kind of birth control and the nexplanon helped control and maintain a normal ish period cycle . I am not pregnant . Although I have sex with my bf frequently but I admit I have lost most of my sex drive . I really thought this was a nifty bc because it lasts for years with no worry of replacement or missing a dose , however my depression worsened and I developed anxiety problems in the time I have been on it . Although I had bad periods before I started the bc I found that in the second year towards the end , that my periods were back but only lasting 1 to 2 weeks with 3 weeks in between with heavy dark blood ."	9	December 29, 2015	3	153
189,722	Oxycodone	pain	"I have been on Oxycontin for about eight years now, and I rate it as lifesaving. I can assure you that with four spinal surgeries and a failed hip replacement, no other drug including morphine has given me back the quality of life that Oxycontin has."	10	September 25, 2008	75	46
127,244	Melatonin	insomnia	"I took this last night for the first time as I have had 2-3 months of bad sleep. Waking up and staying awake few hours after falling asleep. I took a 10mg, not really reading about it before. It was way too much for me, I slept, absolutely, but wanted to sleep whole day, now, 24 hours later I still feel very very sleepy! Will take it again but will break up the pills in quarters now if possible. I got the advice to take it with warm, sweetened milk an hour before bedtime."	9	February 11, 2016	27	94
131,790	Effexor XR	depression	"After a suicide attempt that landed me in the hospital's psych ward for three weeks, I was put on Effexor XR and Lamotrigine as a mood stabilizer. This combo has changed my life. It took a few months to get the dosage right (yes, MONTHS), but I'm coming up on two years since I've been hospitalized with little to no problems. I'm 21 and finishing my post-secondary education, hold a part-time job, live on my own, and have loving and supporting relationships. I never thought it would get better until Effexor came around."	9	September 28, 2015	59	93
91,697	MetroGel-Vaginal	bacterial vaginitis	"This gel is amazing and I have used it on & off for years, but now my body is paying the price. I first noticed, each time I used it, my hands would go numb, then my vision began deteriorating with a stigmatism. Now it's at the point my hands go numb quickly within a half hour of using this. Just be aware and careful. I used it about 6x a year for 15 years. Cannot use anymore."	6	August 24, 2015	22	78
106,207	Oxymetazoline	nasal congestion	"This is by far the best mist I have tried however I must agree about the cap .I do understand it child Proof and would be hard to figure out but you do have to consider older people have arthritis and vision problems maybe you cold make it easier But it is a good product"	8	July 10, 2017	0	55
170,424	Quetiapine	bipolar disorde	"I have taken a low dose of Seroquel (100mg) for 9 months. Over this time the full on cravings and my weight have slowly crept up on me. I worry if they keep going like this that I may end up with diabetes. I have put on 12kgs extra since I started on March 5th 2015. I also have no feeling down there during sex- just feels like pressure or a massage- I have no enjoyment. I am also on Lithium and Lovan. Neither of these medications have caused these problems in the past. My boyfriend says I have improved since being on this drug. I think I will with the help of my doctor take myself off this drug."	6	December 5, 2015	10	120
77,952	Retin-A	acne	"Well, it's all hasn't been fun and games when it comes to my acne. I'm a light skinned African dude of 25 and I have had acne since I was 17. Pretty long time huh? I know. It all started as some pretty rash that got me obsessed. I've used pretty much everything except surgery; and I never went to a physician for it. All over-the-counter topical application and I touch my face pretty much all the time. It's not easy when a handsome guy gets his confidence slowly stripped everyday for almost a decade. Lol It got worse this past month (like my pimples joined up x-men and became mutants!) and I was forced to see a physician. Retin-A to the rescue. Retin-A and Doxycycline capsules. Just 2 weeks in and I can tell I've found the cure for acne!"	9	December 5, 2016	40	141
95,240	Guanfacine	adhd	"My son is 8 and was diagnosed with ADHD recently, this is the first medication he has taken. We started at 1mg working or way up to 3mg, and it's taken in the evening around 5pm. Once at 3mg, my son was extremely sleepy. Even falling asleep in class and in the bus ride home. He was emotional about everything. Even looking for toys, he would cry. He also experienced terrible tummy aches. He became very irritable, I'm guessing because he was sleepy. I had his Dr lower the dosage to 2mg and he is becoming that little guy I know again! He's still kind of sleepy but not as bad and his teacher is noticing a big improvement in his focus at school. We are still working out the kinks but I am hopeful! Best of luck to you all!"	9	February 10, 2014	174	141
208,452	Oseltamivir	swine flu	"I had no major problems with this medication. My 2 year old daughter, my husband, and I all contracted swine flu and were all put on Tamiflu. After just 2 doses, my daughter was back to her normal self. Never suffered any side effects. It took 2 or 3 doses for my husband and I to start feeling better, my husband had no problems with it either. The only problem I had was vomiting 30 min-an hour after taking the medication. But once I started taking it with a meal, that stopped. We went from feeling absolutely miserable on Sunday to feeling pretty much back to normal on Monday night. It's now Tuesday morning, fever has been gone for 24 hours, weakness has subsided, aches are long gone, all I have left is a cough. Highly recommend Tamiflu."	9	October 6, 2009	10	138
212,149	Lamotrigine	bipolar disorde	"ABSOLUTE LIFE SAVER. I am 25, a sober alcoholic (2 years) and diagnosed with MDNOS. I would love to get a real diagnosis - bipolar is as close as they've come, BPD is my personal view. Lamictal seriously changed my life. It leveled me out so that I could live my life and not have terrible bouts of sobbing in the closet wishing to die and screaming at people at the same time. I was still not super happy, so we added Lexapro, which helped a lot and Celexa later (instead of Lexapro), which helped more. Really want to switch to Wellbutrin XL now because I have no sex drive which is detrimental to my relationship, plus I'm late for work pretty much every day and could sleep until 1PM. But I will never go off Lamictal, serious life saver."	10	May 6, 2015	48	140
104,320	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	endometriosis	"I have struggled with endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome- so being put on the pill wasn't much of an option for me, I needed something to control the unbearable pain for it was really limiting my life. Since I began Seasonique over a month ago- I have had painful stomach aches that seem to be worst for the first few hours after I wake up. My emotions have been off the wall, everything is making me cry- I am easily agitated, and haven't felt like myself. I don't feel depressed- just irritated and emotional most days. I think the worst side effect has been the explosive diarrhea that sneaks up on me- embarrassing. This has never happened to me before, and now it's at least once a day an urgent run to the bathroom is needed."	4	July 10, 2012	20	136
126,160	Viibryd	depression	"From the first DAY I took Viibryd, I felt a difference. My usually frenetic thoughts were all of a sudden quiet. I was more patient with my husband and children. My negative outlook felt a little more positive, a little brighter. And the piles of laundry, dishes, dirty floors, etc. that used to stress me out to no end, now don't faze me as much. I feel like "whatever" and it feels good to be able to relax a little. Reading reviews about side effects gave me great advice: take the pill at night because it can make you drowsy, and take it with a protein-rich food. Today I just increased the dose to 40mg after 2 weeks and I have some indigestion-type symptoms. A spoonful of almond butter helped immensely. All in all, it is TOTALLY working for me!"	10	July 14, 2012	35	140
103,164	Estarylla	birth control	"I switched my pharmacy . But I was taking the higher version I guess which is tri-sprintec for a year, I never had a single issue with I might've gained 5 unnoticeable pounds. But when I changed to cvs they gave me this. It is my second month and I have only had my period on the active pills. I got my period 2 1/2 weeks ago on active pills. Took my sugar pills then this week got my period again. My skins broken out, I gained 10 lbs. I work with little kids so I though I was getting sick from them, but I've had headaches and stomachs almost constantly. The reviews made me realize it's the birth control. It's seriously the worst experience I've had with medication."	1	March 13, 2017	4	129
129,636	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"So me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex. Then I read about precum. I'm unexperienced I know, 14 hrs later we bought Plan B. Within a week I had so many pregnancy symptoms. Nausea, frequent urination, breast tenderness, headache, fatigue everything possible. I honestly thought I was pregnant. And I'm only 15 I ended up telling my parents the truth. Then two days later I get spotting and in the morning I get a heavy period. Really painful and excruciating. It worked. But let the pill do its job. Don't freak out. Next time I'm using protection its not worth the stress."	8	June 20, 2015	7	102
25,882	Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin	birth control	"I have been on the patch for a month and I absolutely love it. It's my first form of birth control and personally I gag taking pills. Within the first month of using the patch I lost 3 pounds. My sex drive is high and my breast got a little larger. Slightly. I had cramps during my week of the patch but I didn't mind. I rather have cramps than having my period for an entire month. I recommend the patch for anyone who wants a form of birth control who don't want to gain weight."	8	August 25, 2011	3	96
116,451	Adalimumab	psoriasis	"I have been on Humira for over 4 months now with minimal results. I now have psoriasis in places I never had it before. So my Doctor just took me off Humira and I am now going to try Enbrel. Sometimes what works for one person does not work for everyone. I sure miss the Methotrexate, it was a great for 3 years, but cannot take it anymore due to it messing up my bone marrow, which is finally starting to go back to normal after 6 months. Good luck everyone."	4	July 25, 2012	42	91
37,678	Vyvanse	adhd	"I have tried typing a response and recommendation for this medication but keep running out of space. In short, this drug absolutely changed my life. As adults, we all remember certain days in our life, i.e., our first kiss, graduation, birth of a child, getting married, etc. I will always remember Saturday, December 8, 2007 as the day where my life changed because of Vyvanse. The only side effect for me was a complete loss of appetite for about a month. But in my case, that's not such a bad thing! I was taking 50mg for about 6 months and now have taken 70mgs for the last 16 months."	10	October 8, 2009	55	109
201,780	Alprazolam	panic disorde	"I have taken Xanax for over ten years. I used to have full blown panic attacks. I take Xanax when I feel one coming on and it disappears quickly. I could not live or cope without them. They are a lifesaver. I take 1mg tablets three times a day."	10	May 8, 2008	137	49
211,562	Delzicol	ulcerative colitis	"I am overjoyed with the effects of this drug. Starting two weeks after my Delzicol treatment began I became completely symptom free of ulcerative colitis and have stayed that way for over two years."	10	August 8, 2016	4	34
188,540	ParaGard	birth control	"I get migraines with aura so i cannot be on the pill. I got the paraguard (nonhormonal) june 2015. My body could not adjust. I would get my period at random times, very irregular, sometimes lasting 14 days. The periods were very heavy and clotty. I would fill a super tampon every hour. Back pain, breast pain, and shooting leg pain down to my foot. It took 7 months for my body to adhere to a regular cycle with no spotting; however, the pain and heaviness remained. I put up with it for 1 year and 3 months. With Preventing pregnancy- works like a charm, but side effects were too painful for me. Finally i had enough. I got it removed and just got the Nexplanon (progesterone only) inserted into my arm. Wish me luck"	4	September 17, 2016	5	135
105,232	Carbamazepine	bipolar disorde	"In my honest opinion I find this drug has worked in stabilizing my rapid cycling bipolar.This is the first time in years that I feel like I am well.I started this medication when I was an inpatient in a psychiatric hospital and it worked within the first month it made the manic episode less severe .I am on 800 at night along with 600 seroquel XR and 25 lamictal .The only symptoms I have is slight constipation"	9	April 29, 2015	10	77
864	Silodosin	benign prostatic hyperplasia	"In 2009 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. 2 tumors. Underwent 42 treatments of radiation. My choice over surgery. Had 2 shots of Lu pron 6 months apart to kill the testosterone and help the radiation do the job. Cancer gone and PSA tests less than 1 ever since. Started taking Rapaflo 8mg every night and it helped me sleep at least 3 or 4 hours without having to get up to the bathroom so often. I think the radiation hurt my bladder and the result was frequent urination. Anyway to the point. The Rapaflo works but I cannot experience a normal ejaculation. But when I quit taking the Rapaflo for a week or more I can with ext ream pain, both from the penis and the area of the prostate. It is a burning sensation. Have tried twice."	6	June 25, 2016	11	139
232,030	Trazodone	insomnia	"I have been taking trazodone since 1999, to sleep. Due to my panic disorder and depression that is caused by my panic attack I could not sleep. Went to hospital in 1999, was admitted and my life changed. I was put on Paxil 30mg, Xanax 0.5mg 3 times a day and trazodone 100mg at night. I have had no problem with this drug at all, no side effects. Tried to sleep without it a few times and I could not. It works great for me and always has. At night before I started trazodone I could not breath cause of my panic I would lay my head off the bed just to breath now I take one at night and I am asleep within a half an hour and I sleep for 8 hrs."	10	December 13, 2009	42	134
139,229	Phentermine	weight loss	"I have been on Phentermine for just a little over a month and have lost over 20 pounds. I feel great and have had no sleep problems at all. Phentermine has helped me to reconstruct my diet into a healthy one. I have also started a daily excercise program. I am extremely happy with the drug and would highly suggest it to anyone."	10	March 13, 2008	123	63
101,972	Silenor	insomnia	"Worked very well for the first 2 nights then made me toss and turn all night the next 5 nights...way worse a night than if I hadn't taken anything. Not worth Continuing."	2	February 23, 2016	28	32
210,496	Ferrous sulfate	vitamin/mineral supplementation during pregnancy/lactation	"I have been taking Ferrous Sulfate for more than a year now. Something of surprise to me is I used to have Restless Legs Syndrome but now I do not have it anymore. I take ferrous sulfate 3 times a day."	10	January 23, 2009	37	41
166,258	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I got my Mirena put inserted on October 14th. It has been 2 months and so far, it has been an amazing decision for me personally. I was very nervous for the insertion but it ended up going really well. I know some people find the insertion very painful, but I felt very low pain, only mild cramping when they put it into place, which was a huge relief as I was very nervous about the pain. The first month I had no spotting, but I did get occasional cramps which were really painful. They only lasted for about 15 seconds and they were very intense, but they would go away and come back about every 30 mins. However, now I only get mild cramps every once in a while. Its definitely worth a try, if you're interested."	9	December 16, 2016	9	138
5,751	Activella	postmenopausal symptoms	"I have been taking Activella for 4 months now. It immediately alleviated hot flashing and anxiety/nervousness/irritability. However, I think it is beginning to cause headaches. I've also had scalp acne which started when I was taking a generic form of Activella, but seems to be clearing now that I'm taking the actual brand name of the drug. Also, have noticed I am more emotional (tear up in a second) on this medicine. In the last month or so, I have become increasingly clumsy, dropping things I'm holding. Will update on this in 2 months."	8	August 21, 2011	27	94
205,548	Pristiq	anxiety	"i started taking 50mg just yesterday and immediately i noticed a huge difference. i have tried so many other antidepressants that were just awful on my system but this one so far seems to be great. i have noticed an immediate appetite decrease which is perfect since i tend to eat due to anxiety and depression. food just has lost its magic and a lot of its taste. but i still feel hunger which tells me it's time to eat, and i eat only till i am full. i have also noticed a slight tingling and twitching in my arms and hands, but only slight, and i am sweating more than usual. my jaw feels a bit tense as well, and all of these mild symptoms should go away once my body becomes accustomed to this new drug so i'm told by my doctor. happy times!"	8	September 22, 2012	34	146
32,141	Wellbutrin XL	depression	"Wellbutrin XL was the medicine that finally worked to ease my depression. I started treatment years ago on Lexapro. I gained 40 lbs in less than a year and my libido completely shut down. I tried Prozac (zombie) and Effexor then nothing for years. The depression got so bad, I was willing to try medications again. That's when I asked my doctor about Wellbutrin XL. It was (and still is) my only prescription medication, so I decided to accept the expense. Wellbutrin XL has done wonders for my depression, though less helpful on anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The issue is, the cost has steadily increased until this month it was $199! I don't know if I can continue to afford it."	9	June 1, 2013	47	122
116,866	Lamictal	bipolar disorde	"I'm a 30 year old female and I've had many different diagnosis as well. I've tried and failed with many antidepressants, antipsychotics, among others. Nothing ever worked or made me feel worse! Then I found Lamotrigine. I've been on 50MG a day for ten days now. After six days I was feeling great. But now I'm getting mood swings, itchy, slight headaches, and lots of crazy dreaming. I am still a little depressed and thought this is not going to work either. But thanks to all your good reviews I'm going to hang in there, wait until I find the right dose, and hopefully feel as good as all of you."	7	March 11, 2013	68	111
117,760	Nortriptyline	not listed / othe	"I used to have headaches for many years and I visited a lots of doctors and got no results. My last doctor gave me Nortriptyline(25) and Propranol(40) for every night. Since then my headache is about once in a month. I am very happy. The side effects are dry mouth and weight gain."	9	August 31, 2008	0	53
210,573	Mirtazapine	depression	"I'm taking 15mg for ~2 months the problem is that 15mg is not enough for depression and when I take 30MG I will have a lot of anxiety .So it is not bad in low dosage be aware of increased anxiety when you take it in 30MG or more. I'm thinking to take it in low dosage 15MG with another drugI will check with my PD."	7	October 8, 2017	6	66
198,840	Depo-Provera	birth control	"I was on depo 14 years ago. A jerk obgyn gave me this birth control without informing me what it was, he just said a birth control shot. It ruined my life, and partly responsible for my divorce with my ex husband. I only took this birth control for the first three months. I gained weight. Had psychotic thoughts about killing myself and my children. After that happened I immediately went to my doctor for a antidepressant. Extreme fatigue. Had awful mood swings, highly emotional and angry. I felt dizzy, had hot flashes, and had migraines that were nonstop. I had weird female issues. Weird growths on my female parts, UTIs, yeast infections, blocked ducts down there, a weird skin growth.. I had welt like acne. No sex drive..."	1	August 22, 2016	9	129
108,114	Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin	birth control	"I was on Ortho Eva for about 4months but I had to switch to Xulane. I haven't had sex since I began Xulane so I don't know how effective it is at preventing a pregnancy. I absolutely hate it, I've broken out so much. While I was on OrthoEva my skin was clear and I loved it but now I have more acne & I get white heads which are difficult to get rid of. Am I the only one with this side effect? Bye bye clear skin. By the way I've been on Xulane for 3 1/2 months & my skin has only gotten worst."	3	September 19, 2015	3	106
144,151	Etonogestrel	birth control	"When they say this is the most effective birth control, they are being truthful but not in the way you think. You're on your period so long that you can't be sexually active. I have had this awful thing in my arm for two years. And I have had my periods last up to three months. My husband and I are equally frustrated due to these complications. Please think really hard before you decide to get this birth control."	1	June 11, 2016	10	79
60,568	Claravis	acne	"I struggled with really bad acne on my face and back during high school. I was put on Claravis during my 11th grade year. I experienced extremely dry cracked lips and very dry hands. And getting pregnancy tests all the time was really annoying. But it did clear up my acne really well.....but unfortunately that only last about 2 years. Slowly but surely my acne slowly started to come back again. I just experienced one of the biggest acne breakouts I've had in a really long time. Not quite as bad as before - but it's getting really bad again. I realized that taking strong medicines that may claim to clear up acne but do no good for your body are not worth it. Acne can be treated with natural skin care methods and change in diet."	5	February 16, 2016	8	137
224,655	Levothyroxine	underactive thyroid	"I was told to take this drug for 2 decades. It never worked. I had severe hypothyroid symptoms from it. I switched to Armour Thyroid 2 years ago and all symptoms are now gone. Armour is a much better solution for low thyroid."	1	April 5, 2009	29	43
19,890	Macrobid	urinary tract infection	"I have been to scared to use the bathroom all day. After one dose of Macrobid (3ish hours after) I already have relief! I seriously can't believe it's working this fast."	10	September 13, 2017	6	31
181,824	Imitrex Statdose	migraine	"Because my migraines start while I am asleep, I do not get the "lights" prior to onset. I start by having ringing in my ears around 11 p.m., then around 2:30 a.m. the pain starts. If I take a shot at that time, I can function during the day. If not, around 4 to 5 a.m. I awake with a full-blown, blind-in-one-eye migraine and I cannot function for about 12 hours. Later it feels like someone took a baseball bat to my head and it hurts."	10	June 5, 2009	4	86
43,180	Sronyx	birth control	"I was on this pill for two months. Both months I started my period in week 3. Also, I have been moody and almost depressed, tired and my mind is just foggy. Time for a switch."	3	July 2, 2012	8	36
4,638	Belviq	weight loss	"I've been taking Belviq for 33 days and am quitting it today. During this period with proper diet and exercise I lost 4 pounds. The side effects have increased rather than decreasing. I'm extremely tired, weak and dizzy at times. My blood pressure is normally low but it is lower now. Given the 1500 calorie eating program I'm following and regular exercise I'm more concerned about the side effects as they're decreasing the quality of my life. I can do better than this on my own without the added risks of side effects."	1	August 2, 2015	20	93
225,932	Bupropion	depression	"I was initially prescribed what is commonly called Paxil. It worked to relieve my depression and anxiety but the sexual side effects were too much so I asked for a change. I was prescribed Bupropion 150 mg extended. My initial dose for 1 week was 150 mg 1x per day and then I was told I could increase to 2x a day or 300 mg. When I went to the 300 mg dose I experienced side effects after a few weeks at this dose level. I experienced severe digestive issues, gas pain, severe constipation and nausea. I initially stopped taking the medicine but am going to give it another try at the 150mg dose."	6	December 9, 2009	4	114
81,053	Hypercare	hyperhidrosis	"I had been suffering with excessive sweating in my armpits for at least 2 years before I finally got a doctors opinion. Getting this medicine really changed what I did from day to day. I use it just once a week and I never find myself sweating anymore. Sometimes I feel like I'm sweating but when I look I don't have a speck of sweat. The only problem I have with this medicine is that every time I apply it my arm pits get extremely itchy and sometimes I will wake up with a rash, but I guess that's just the price of not having sweat anymore. I strongly advise you to talk to your doctor about this medicine if you're having the same problem! Don't be scared to ask!"	10	March 28, 2011	1	130
29,122	Topiramate	migraine prevention	"Reluctantly started due to reviews to prevent migraines and clear up severe blurry vision...50mg...caused facial tightness, made headaches worse, tiredness, slowness, about to think ok, bouts of tingling, vision somewhat cleared, will be reducing dose to 25mg...we will see how this works out"	5	August 4, 2017	14	43
162,806	Cefdinir	sinusitis	"Terrible, terrible antibiotic. I took Z pack for my sinus infection, which usually helps but didn't this time so my doc put me on cefdinir. No problems until the 3rd day I woke up with the most terrible diarrhea I've ever had. Same the following day. It's almost 3 weeks later and I still have the diarrhea and have gone to the ER once for iv fluids to help with my dehydration. I would NOT recommend."	1	December 14, 2015	13	76
177,815	Duloxetine	back pain	"I started with 30mg dosage and was increased to 60mg daily. It was helpful with the constant burning in my feet that is secondary to peripheral neuropathy. My dosage was increased after a couple of months to 60mg twice daily. I didn't last a week! This medication has always given me increased sweating, especially night sweats! My doctor prescribed Hytrin (mostly used for hypertension and benign prostate hyperplasia) to combat the sweating and it seemed to help because the incidents of night sweats decreased. That all changed when my dosage was bumped up. I was having night sweats EVERY night and had a major increase of insomnia. I am getting 2-3 hours of sleep a night (or day because I work at night). I went back to 60mg daily and see my doctor tomorrow."	6	March 12, 2013	37	134
70,993	Rituximab	rheumatoid arthritis	"Have had RA for just under 25 years. Developed rheumatoid vasculitis and over the past 4 years have been in so much pain, it's like my body completely gave up. Even bed ridden for 4 or so months. Finally started the rituxan a little over a year ago. On prednisone and methotrexate as well. I am curious to know if anyone else is taking the same amount as I am? I currently go in every 4 months and get 4 infusions in a row (weekly) each time. I don't sleep for 2-3 days after each infusion then crash a couple of days. Back pain and achiness for a couple of days. Having memory problems and balance issues. Other than that it has been a lifesaver, still some pain but vasculitis has improved. If you can't pay, see if drug company can assist."	8	October 5, 2017	2	142
218,723	Opana ER	pain	"When I first started taking this medicine, it was not working and I was upset that I switched from the Roxicontin 30s. I changed back to my original script but a new doctor convinced me to try the Opana once again. I took the doctor's advice and this time it worked-actually quite well. I am virtually pain free and able to play with my kids again."	9	August 5, 2010	33	66
211,038	Carisoprodol	muscle spasm	"I was diagnosed 15 years ago with fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome and chronic migraines. I have been through ALL the muscle relaxants and pain medicines - including narcotics - and never experienced any addiction or withdrawals. I finally found a combination of Tramadol and Soma that allows me to be marginally functional, and now I can't get my doctors to continue the Soma! They want me to try all the other muscle relaxants that DON'T work again! SO FRUSTRATING! Now I'm unable to work or even maintain my home. This is what you get when the government controls your healthcare."	10	February 26, 2013	169	100
14,116	Triamcinolone	allergic rhinitis	"I have dealt with allergies all my life and have tried everything under the sun to stop the agony. This is the only drug that works 100%. It is also one of the cheapest. Highly recommended."	10	June 25, 2009	21	36
6,398	Ocella	birth control	"I've been taking this for the past six months and I'm so ready to ditch it! Yes, it cleared up my acne but I've gained almost 10 lbs and cannot get rid of them! I've tried exercise and changed my eating habits, but no success. It's also made me really irritable and tired. Thankfully I'm meeting with my doctor next month!"	1	August 11, 2015	5	61
131,618	Effexor XR	depression	"Effexor XR saved my life! I had severe clinical depression for one year, and my doctor tried 8 different antidepressants on me, all to no avail. I sought the help of a psychopharmacologist in Palo Alto, Ca. He met with me for 90 minutes, did an evaluation, and prescribed Effexor XR for me. He stairstepped me up to 300mg/day within 12 days, and within 2 weeks I felt like my old self again. It felt miraculous. I may be on it for the rest of my life, but I don't mind one bit. I am enjoying life again!"	10	November 6, 2016	69	98

143,538

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I started off with implanon, I loved it and was great. When it timed out the doctors switched my implanon out with nexplanon, assuring me it was an even better form of implanon. What I can tell you is that the nexplanon is highly effective, no pregnancy scares here. But what I can tell you is I've had some of the worst cramps of my life on this. Sometimes it's regular cramps and sometimes it's so severe I throw up. I have stuck it out for over a year with nexplanon but after no explanations for the pain- I am ready to have it removed. The three years on implanon were good but nexplanon is not so much. And don't get me started on the day to day feeling of just being sick all the time. I hope this post help some of you."

3

January 11, 2017

9

144

217,991

Teriparatide

osteoporosis

"I rated this drug a nine because of the weight gain in my midsection. Dr. Says I no longer have osteopenia or osteoporosis, however, I have gained 8 pounds in 10 months despite decreasing my calorie intake and increase in exercise."

9

July 10, 2015

66

41

93,102

Vortioxetine

major depressive disorde

"59 yr old male. This drug made me have trembling and muscle aches. It never helped with the depression after 6 wks. I hope I can find a med that works for my MDD."

1

May 2, 2016

33

34

75,364

Vistaril

anxiety

"I recommend taking as prescribed, and the bottle usually says "take X amount every X hours". I think that having a steady stream of any medication is the only way to have it work. This medication's only side effect I have found is almost exactly like when one takes Benadryl, and only when you are first starting out on it. I am used to it now after 3 weeks and the only effect I notice is that my hands no longer shake and my mind is at ease. Much better and smoother than other meds like Xanax or Tramadol or Klonopin, etc., etc. "

10

March 19, 2012

124

104

2,921

Reclast

osteoporosis

"I had my infusion on Friday. My doctor gave me Tylenol at that time and said take one twice a day for 3 days. On Sunday I woke up with some leg muscle pain. Took 2 Tylenol and an Aleve Later on in the morning. Felt fine all day and I resumed by gym workouts on Monday. This was a breeze."

10

March 17, 2014

66

61

46,763

Sulindac

pain

"I am 37 years old and have been suffering extremely severe debilitating back pain for ten years after being hit by a drunk driver. I was always athletic and it has been heart breaking for me to spend the last ten years barely active and dying in pain everyday. After my doctors refused to give me anymore pain medication and just let me suffer; I went to a rheumatologist who prescribed this as one of my medications. This is the only one I have taken so far. I came back from a walk crippled over in pain crying. I took one 200mg dose of this medication and was able to comfortably and actively live out the rest of my day. This medication is a god send as far as I'm concerned. That was only after one dose!"

10

October 10, 2015

11

137

145,764

Qsymia

obesity

"This is a miracle. I no longer think about food and have no desire to snack in between meals. I eat only what my body needs. I have lost 13 pounds in six weeks. I lead a very active lifestyle (2-5 hours of cardio a week) and eat fewer than 100 grams of carbs per day. I have tried every diet under the sun, and nothing has worked as well as far as controlling my cravings. Side effects are minimal. I have some tingling in my lips and possibly my hands and feet. Be certain to take this medicine in the morning, or you will be up all night! "

10

August 24, 2014

59

110

105,850

Atomoxetine

adhd

"My daughter was diagnosed with ADD in the 1st grade. I didn't want to start her on a stimulant right away and our pediatrician recommended we try Strattera. I am happy to say that my daughter is now in 11th grade and has been on Straterra her entire time in school...we went through all the ups and downs of titrating the meds, which combo worked and which upset her tummy but all in all this has been the best med for her. She is now on 80 mg and has been since she stopped growing. Unfortunately, the meds have gotten extremely expensive and even with a coupon, I will have to pay over $350/month to keep her on this until we hit our $5,600 deductible. I am very disappointed in the manufacturer that they have hiked the meds so high."

10

December 28, 2016

21

140

218,273

Amoxicillin / clavulanate

strep throat

"I was prescribed Amox-Clav 875 for strep throat. After three doses of the medication, I became extremely nauseous and threw up everything in my stomach. I became exhausted and slept for multiple hours. I developed a terrible headache and my nausea continued. I contacted my doctor to explain my conditions and he prescribed an anti nausea medication and a different antibiotic. While Amox-Clav was effective in helping my strep throat symptoms in only 3 doses, it rendered me incapable of doing anything. I was not comfortable continuing the medication."

5

April 2, 2016

7

89

214,897

Ampyra

multiple sclerosis

"It has definitely helped majorly with my arm function, my husband can tell and I can too, if I have no pills left or haven't taken them, my arms go around a little like gummy then. When I did a lot of walking, didn't care how fast I was, just happy to even be able to do it."

10

August 12, 2014

50

58

88,700

Fluticasone

allergic rhinitis

"Worked great for keeping nasal passages open for about two months and then I developed a hacking cough, sore throat, and a headache. Haven't had a headache in years. Looked up side effects and decided to stop using it."

5

March 22, 2016

8

39

89,287

Celexa

anxiety and stress

"I have been on citalopram for a couple months now and I absolutely love it. The only side effect I had was dizziness the next day after the first dose, but it went away. As of right now, no side effects at all, and I have noticed that I am more independent and more confident than I have ever been. Before this medication I took Paxil, which was horrible. The side effects were the worst and the withdrawal (which I have read about) is bad as well, but I got over it. Before Celexa I would be afraid to talk on the phone and do basic things like calling insurance companies, cable companies, etc. But now I have the confidence to call anyone and the change has been night and day. Highly recommend this medication!"

10

April 22, 2015

106

135

177,325

Duloxetine

depression

"This is like a miracle drug to me. I suffer from severe depression, anxiety & fibromyalgia. After 2 weeks on Cymbalta my pain significantly improved as well as my mood/anxiety. I'm taking 60 mg once a day."

9

December 6, 2016

43

37

19,291

Pregabalin

diabetic peripheral neuropathy

"The nerve pain became so unbearable that it forced me to take lyrica despite the bad reviews and long list of negative side effects. I was told by many that it worked a lot better that neurontin with less drastic negative effects. Well, it has eased my pain some, but the side effects have taken my life from me. I'm dizzy at times, my head is always foggy and not clear thinking, I have depression, anger outbursts I've never had before, daily nausea, and am so tired that I can sleep all day and night long and can barely function. Unfortunately the alternative medications have even worse negative side effects, so what are we supposed to do in order to have some normalcy?"

1

June 28, 2016

44

123

80,598

Mobic

osteoarthritis

"First one that I have found working for the pain and the inflammation in my knees, elbows, shoulders, etc. I am 36 and I was tested about three weeks ago, but before I was tested, I was already taking Mobic and it worked better than all the other medicines that I was taking for my arthritis. When my test come back it showed that I was full blown with arthritis and borderline rheumatoid arthritis. "

10

September 20, 2010

30

75

144,857

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got my implant put in December 9 ,2015 and today is January 4,2016 my last period wasn't a period I mainly spotted and agreed for about week and half I discharge brown discharge and a few head aches still have few head aches I've also gained weight just a few pounds so far I like it I would refer it to anyone who doesn't want kids for the next 3 years"

8

January 4, 2016

0

72

198,944

Depo-Provera

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I've been using the depo shot on and off for about 5 years now. I got off it a few years ago due to the increase in weight gain that I got. so I switched to the pill. after a while I decided to go back onto the depo shot. in February 2016, I received my first dosage and everything was fine. near the end of April I began to get my period again, just figuring I needed to go back in for my next injection. after I got my second dose, my period has not gone away since APRIL. I have been bleeding for over 3 months now and I just cannot deal with it anymore. my doctor won't do anything about it besides tell me to wait out the three months for the depo to leave my system. well here I am... 3 months later and bleeding heavier than ever."

2

July 6, 2016

8

152

83,965

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I've been on Trinessa for about 5 or 6 months. I've gotten extreme head aches and mood swings. I've never had a panic or anxiety attack before and every month I've been having terrible panic attacks. I also experience really bad bloating. I will be switching off of this pill!"

4

July 10, 2017

5

50

154,893

Metronidazole

dental abscess

"I've been taking metronidazoles for 4 days (3 a day) and I'm still in agony, I've tried so many painkillers and nothing helps, my right side of my face is in agony and I can't eat or drink anything hot or too cold, cold air hurts my gums also, anyone have any advice?"

5

December 15, 2016

22

53

59,406

Zyrtec

urticaria

"I used this and got itchy all over. I developed red blotches all over my body and it looked like hives. When I stop taking it I get all itchy. "

5

April 16, 2009

39

31

222,485

Kyleena

birth control

"I have had the Kyleena in since early March 2017 and in the beginning was really regretting it because I felt like I was constantly bleeding and cramping. I passed a lot of clots and I was just always uncomfortable. Today being July 2017 I feel like I have put the bad things behind me and am enjoying not having to worry about birth control. No more cramping, no more clotting and best of all I haven't gotten a period. Stick with it ladies, it will be worth it. It is true what they say though, allow a solid 3-6 month for you body to get used to it. Good luck!"

8

July 5, 2017

12

111

75,227

Mirapex

restless legs syndrome

"I have had RLS for 25 years, and within the past two years has gotten much more uncontrollable. Ten years ago I took Requip for awhile, but the drowsiness during the day was a bother, and the RLS wasn't much improved. Last month I started on Mirapex and the relief from RLS was almost immediate. I'm currently taking .250 mg. two hours before bedtime. The only bothersome side effect has been some increased urination urges during the night. I haven't noticed any problems with dizziness but I do have occasional Benign Positional Vertigo anyway, so it certainly isn't any worse. Overall, I would say Mirapex has done the trick."

8

August 10, 2015

23

109

41,499

Aubagio

multiple sclerosis

"Having an issue with frequent Relapses every few years and the Grey Matter/Atrophy of my Brain being the Main Topic Aubagio was recommended by my MS Neuro .. I prepared for the Minor Issues however had developed Bladder Issues and was getting horrible Headaches halfway through my 3rd month .. Had to stop use and see my Neuro .. Will find out results soon but will suggest that going into this one must have an Open Mind and be very aware of their MS .. Know mine was helpful in my determining I was having a "Flare" .. Along with the additional Issues .. The Nurse Program that is there to "Support" us is NOT HELPFUL at all .. They cannot answer any questions .. They however REFER you to the "Clinicians" who again do not Answer questions ..."

3

April 6, 2016

42

139

153,388

Doxycycline

acne

"I am 25 years old and I have always have had acne. I am one of the people that have tried everything under the sun; proactive, herbal, expensive top of the line products and acupuncture until I decided to speak to my wonderful dermatologist. He has prescribed me 100 Monodox twice a day along with Epiduo and it has worked wonders, no side effects. I've been on this routine for about two and a half months. My skin has NEVER been clear until now. It has been since lately that the Monodox has caused my to be nauseous when I take it in the morning. Since I am not a big breakfast person I found that I must take it with a GOOD meal and the nausea has not come back. "

10

February 25, 2014

37

132

59,754

NuvaRing

birth control

"The first month was great aside from acne and stomach cramps. The second month was horrible. On top of the acne and stomach cramps, I was very sensitive during intercourse, I was unable to sleep and had horrible dreams every night. I also became manic-depressive, more so on the depressed side. I did gain a little extra weight but not too much."

1

October 11, 2016

0

62

221,143

Drysol

hyperhidrosis

"Such a great product. The day after my first use I had no sweat stains at all. Usually, at around 7 am, I would get these huge, embarrassing, sweat stains. Now, I had none and it was such a relief. If you are experiencing sweating problems, please, please, please use Drysol- you will get amazing results."

10

February 18, 2016

8

56

32,898

Seasonique

endometriosis

"I started seasonique due to my endometriosis & my Dr wanted to stop my periods. I started the pill on 10/15 didn't bleed from then to 11/26 then I started spotting at first then this turned into red heavy bleeding from then on. After failed attempts of trying to call & get into see my Dr. after 18 days of bleeding I went to the ER where they did nothing but a pregnancy test & some regular blood work, that came back normal, and told me I had dysfunctional uterine bleeding due to endometriosis! I then called my Dr again after telling them I went to the ER they then were able to get me in 5 days later at this time I've been 23 days after an examination the Dr wants me to stay on seasonique for 7 more days taking it not once but three times a day!"

1

December 19, 2016

2

150

203,549

Carisoprodol

muscle spasm

"I use this medication for relief of sciatica which, for me, is crippling pain in my right hip and calf. Of all the medications I've tried for sciatica relief this is the only one that has been effective. I would even go so far as to call it a miracle drug as my symptoms go away completely within an hour of taking this medication. I only need to take it for a few days at a time and have no problem controlling its use. I even pay full price for my prescription as my insurance company will not approve it for treatment of sciatica. It does cause me to feel light headed for a few minutes when it first "kicks in" and then I feel normal for the duration of the dose. (3x/day)"

10

March 28, 2017

7

133

73,217

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I'm a week from completing my 2nd pack of this birth control and so far, so good. My first two weeks I experienced slight nausea, nothing to stop my day. I did have recurrent headaches during that period as well however, they've diminished in occurrence. My first 'period' was extremely light. I only saw pale streaks upon wiping, nothing transferred to my liner. I have experienced a leap in my appetite so I've had to take more care in my eating habits. Overall, I'd recommend this pill to others. My effects have been minimal and I still feel like myself."

9

September 5, 2014

13

100

213,280

Nuvigil

narcolepsy

"I was diagnosed with narcolepsy several years ago, but probably suffered from it for 12 years or so. I never stayed awake in classes. Once I started full time work, I had to get it under control. I used Provigil for a while first, but it was harsh: came on strong, I felt buggy, severe migraines, and I crashed hard after about 8 hours. I switched to Nuvigil (150mg) though it's more dollars was told it had a slower release which may help with the migraines and bugginess. I like the Nuvigil a lot better. It comes on a little more gently, I crash less at the end of the day. I do self-moderate, often don't take it on the weekends, I'll only take a half pill some days. "

7

October 25, 2011

11

130

15,210

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I've never taken birth control before and I was given this by my doctor because I have heavy bleeding and menstrual cramps. I only took this pill for 3 weeks and they have been the worst 3 weeks of my life. I've struggled with depression but this pill worsens my depression. I've had panic attacks and my anxiety is almost unbearable. I'm always nauseous and I'm unable to eat and as a result I've lost a ton of weight. As someone that's already very skinny this is not a good side affect. I went from being a pretty active, healthy individual to a depressed always tired and irritable mess. I've been off the pill for about a week and I'm still experiencing symptoms. Hopefully they will go away"

1

June 11, 2017

0

128

8,708

Zolpidem

insomnia

"I have been taking Ambien for about 2 years and I love it. I was in the Navy and now I work a 12 hour night shift so I usually can't sleep or if I fall asleep I can't stay asleep long enough. I have had a few nights I do things and don't remember but overall it is wonderful."

10

March 8, 2009

8

60

23,250

Methadone

opiate withdrawal

"I was addicted to drugs for about 10 years. I finally hit rock bottom and really needed help and fast. So the local Methadone clinic had me come in. I have now been on Methadone for about 3 years now. Methadone has helped me get my life back and get my confidence back as well. If I hadn't found methadone then I probably would have been dead or just miserable and wishing I were dead. But you also have to take into account that you are trading one drug for another. Methadone does help, but it is very addictive too. Most (not all) of the people that go to the clinic I go to abuse methadone and benzo's. Methadone is hard to get off of harder then heroin. Take this in account."

9

January 16, 2014

59

132

225,488

Bupropion

depression

"Wellbutrin is amazing. Prior to Wellbutrin I was put on Zoloft, Prozac and Valdoxan, all which either killed my sex drive, did nothing or made me too sleepy to function. For 2 years I stupidly went off medication and just thought everything in life was crap, and probably said somethings I regret to people. Eventually it came to the point where was failing at work and angry at everyone. The ADHD medication I was taking also worsened my depression. Come Wellbutrin, I have been on it for around two months and I feel great. I have energy, more motivation, increased libido and I feel content, although I still get the moments. Also I have lost more than 5 pounds without dieting or exercising."

10

June 5, 2014

137

123

122,667

Linaclotide

constipation, chronic

"I have suffered from constipation all my life. I'm 60 and take medications for my heart and it has gotten worse. I've been taking Linzess for two months now and it's a miracle drug at least for me. Sure, I get some diarrhea but if you suffer from chronic constipation that is a welcome thing some days. Just to be able to clear my colon everyday is awesome. Thanks for coming out with this drug. Changed my life."

10

July 27, 2015

54

78

121,376

Venlafaxine

anxiety

"This medication has helped me out a lot with depression and ruminative thoghts. It has made me feel less anxious and much happier. I get depressed less and less. I have been on this med for 6 months now and it has helped give me the energy to be happy. Give it a shot! Only negative side effect for me has been night sweats. Missing a dose hasn't cause any problems for me."

9

March 15, 2016

52

73

88,338

Adderall

adhd

"When I was in grade school I had a real hard time learning. I could not pay attention in class. My mind was always wandering. I was always daydreaming and looking out the windows, I could not retain any information. I was forgetful and bored. My grades were always C's and D's no matter how hard I tried. I was always fidgety, had a hard time sitting still, always twirling my hair or shaking my legs or feet. I hated school, I felt so dumb. As I got into high school I was so far behind I gave up trying. When I started driving I would go through red lights, stop signs etc. I was just daydreaming all the time. I kept losing my car keys, my glasses, forgetting where I put them. I am out of space, but Adderal saved my life! I am 59. No side effects"

10

April 4, 2015

90

149

212,216

Lamotrigine

bipolar disorde

"I am on the 3rd day on this medication. After just one pill, my mood became much better, but the downside is that it causes insomnia and when I fell a sleep finally, I have nightmares. The dry mouth bothers me the most, because it causes bad breath. Also, in the afternoon I get so tired, I have to sleep when I am not working and I sleep a lot, like 3-4 hours."

6

August 19, 2013

48

73

230,281

Meloxicam

osteoarthritis

"Years ago I had terrible low back pain. MD suggested Mobic which worked great for several years. About 4-5 years ago I developed atrial fibrillation. My cardiologist told me to definitely get off the Mobic because a side effect is bleeding, so this would worsen the bleeding because one side effect of Xarelto (a blood thinner) is to thin my blood to avoid strokes. I just read on another site that Mobic can cause AFib. There is no way to know if the Mobic caused the AFib or it developed independently. I suspect the Mobic brought on the AFib, although I have no proof of that. I have been in excellent health. The 1-10 rating scale used above should not be used, because in my case the Mobic was very helpful but probably caused major side effect"

1

July 13, 2017

7

137

83,500

Levocetirizine

allergies

"Levocetirizine worked on my allergies when everything else was failing! This allergy medicine is a head above the rest for helping you to breathe easier. My allergies were awful and especially at night when I was trying to sleep and my face was pounding with pressure. Levocetirizine really relieved my symptoms better than the over the counter medicines I was taking."

10

April 7, 2015

9

61

25,862

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

birth control

"I was only on the patch for two weeks and while I love the easy use of switching from one patch to another only once a week, I had a terrible headache for the first patch and the second one I had a horrible migraine that ended with me in the emergency room. I had to stop the easy use was great but the side effects were just awful"

2

February 22, 2012

2

69

221,066

Drysol

hyperhidrosis

"I am a HEAVY underarm sweater. So it was no surprise that this medication barely helped reduce my underarm sweat. Not to mention, the bottle only lasts for less the month, a tleast for me. I recommend you save your money and stay away from this product if you think your hyperhidrosis is beyond bad."

3

September 26, 2017

1

55

152,024

Chantix

smoking cessation

"I'm 27, female, married, student, smoked a pack a day. We quit at day 6 and it gets easier everyday. You realize your triggers and find other ways to deal with the stress. It's not too different than quitting cold turkey. It's comforting though to know that even if you caved in and smoked there would be no relief. My advice: Take with food and give yourself time to take it slow while the nausea goes away, Staying busy helps. I haven't had a problem with depression, but I've been emotional. Nightmares aren't a problem. I haven't felt rested since I started. I had a problem with sleepwalking. The "sleep disturbances" are scary but I say it's worth it as long as they don't become dangerous. I've been counting calories to help with weight gain."

7

October 28, 2010

4

135

175,158

Relistor

constipation, drug induced

"I've had mixed results with this. Been on 180mg of Oxy IR and 75mcg Fentanyl for YEARS. When my doc increased my Fentanyl to every 48 hours, all my plumbing STOPPED. I NEVER had any problems, ever! I fought with the constipation, not going for 6 weeks+ sometimes. I don't know what hurts worse...? Anyway, the Relistor works here and there. I don't have insurance and at $75 a 12mg injection, I can't afford not to go!!! I just gave myself a 12mg shot yesterday, and another today. 24 hrs apart. Nothing. I haven't gone in 3 weeks now. This is not good. The laxative route does nothing as well. I'm frustrated... Any suggestions?"

3

March 20, 2015

10

114

107,204

Implanon

birth control

"My experience with Implanon has been a good one. All the mishaps I've had were things I'd been warned about by my doctor. Negativs: Bled for the first three weeks, sporadically spot (particularly when I gain a few pounds), a little loss of sex drive Positives: Simple, easy, effective I'll elaborate a bit on the negatives. After the first three weeks I stopped having a period for about 4 months. During this time I lost about 10 pounds (not because of the birth control but because I was trying to). Whenever I go over around 130 I become susceptible to spotting. With the sex drive, I would assume not having the hormone boost during menstration is to blame. Sex is still good and I still want it, it's just a little change."

8

February 22, 2012

0

132

116,992

Lamictal

bipolar disorde

"I am diagnosed with Bipolar II and PTSD. I have been on 300mg of Lamictal for over 3 years and it is, indeed, a life saver! When I first started taking it I felt as if a warm gentle hand reached in and touched me exactly where it hurt. As I write this I recall that before starting Lamictal I had excruciating pain in my solar plexus. I was in a deep state of bipolar depression with spikes of rage and extreme anxiety at least 2 times each month. Lamictal has made these mixed state less severe and not as frequent. I also take Paxil CR. As for side effects, at first I had headaches and nausea but I endured them gladly. "

10

June 22, 2010

39

123

110,505

Nexplanon

birth control

"Hi I have had the nexplanon for about 3 years now and I must say I'm impressed . I had horrendous bleeding before I got on any kind of birth control and the nexplanon helped control and maintain a normal ish period cycle . I am not pregnant . Although I have sex with my bf frequently but I admit I have lost most of my sex drive . I really thought this was a nifty bc because it lasts for years with no worry of replacement or missing a dose , however my depression worsened and I developed anxiety problems in the time I have been on it . Although I had bad periods before I started the bc I found that in the second year towards the end , that my periods were back but only lasting 1 to 2 weeks with 3 weeks in between with heavy dark blood ."

9

December 29, 2015

3

153

189,722

Oxycodone

pain

"I have been on Oxycontin for about eight years now, and I rate it as lifesaving. I can assure you that with four spinal surgeries and a failed hip replacement, no other drug including morphine has given me back the quality of life that Oxycontin has."

10

September 25, 2008

75

46

127,244

Melatonin

insomnia

"I took this last night for the first time as I have had 2-3 months of bad sleep. Waking up and staying awake few hours after falling asleep. I took a 10mg, not really reading about it before. It was way too much for me, I slept, absolutely, but wanted to sleep whole day, now, 24 hours later I still feel very very sleepy! Will take it again but will break up the pills in quarters now if possible. I got the advice to take it with warm, sweetened milk an hour before bedtime."

9

February 11, 2016

27

94

131,790

Effexor XR

depression

"After a suicide attempt that landed me in the hospital's psych ward for three weeks, I was put on Effexor XR and Lamotrigine as a mood stabilizer. This combo has changed my life. It took a few months to get the dosage right (yes, MONTHS), but I'm coming up on two years since I've been hospitalized with little to no problems. I'm 21 and finishing my post-secondary education, hold a part-time job, live on my own, and have loving and supporting relationships. I never thought it would get better until Effexor came around."

9

September 28, 2015

59

93

91,697

MetroGel-Vaginal

bacterial vaginitis

"This gel is amazing and I have used it on & off for years, but now my body is paying the price. I first noticed, each time I used it, my hands would go numb, then my vision began deteriorating with a stigmatism. Now it's at the point my hands go numb quickly within a half hour of using this. Just be aware and careful. I used it about 6x a year for 15 years. Cannot use anymore."

6

August 24, 2015

22

78

106,207

Oxymetazoline

nasal congestion

"This is by far the best mist I have tried however I must agree about the cap .I do understand it child Proof and would be hard to figure out but you do have to consider older people have arthritis and vision problems maybe you cold make it easier But it is a good product"

8

July 10, 2017

0

55

170,424

Quetiapine

bipolar disorde

"I have taken a low dose of Seroquel (100mg) for 9 months. Over this time the full on cravings and my weight have slowly crept up on me. I worry if they keep going like this that I may end up with diabetes. I have put on 12kgs extra since I started on March 5th 2015. I also have no feeling down there during sex- just feels like pressure or a massage- I have no enjoyment. I am also on Lithium and Lovan. Neither of these medications have caused these problems in the past. My boyfriend says I have improved since being on this drug. I think I will with the help of my doctor take myself off this drug."

6

December 5, 2015

10

120

77,952

Retin-A

acne

"Well, it's all hasn't been fun and games when it comes to my acne. I'm a light skinned African dude of 25 and I have had acne since I was 17. Pretty long time huh? I know. It all started as some pretty rash that got me obsessed. I've used pretty much everything except surgery; and I never went to a physician for it. All over-the-counter topical application and I touch my face pretty much all the time. It's not easy when a handsome guy gets his confidence slowly stripped everyday for almost a decade. Lol It got worse this past month (like my pimples joined up x-men and became mutants!) and I was forced to see a physician. Retin-A to the rescue. Retin-A and Doxycycline capsules. Just 2 weeks in and I can tell I've found the cure for acne!"

9

December 5, 2016

40

141

95,240

Guanfacine

adhd

"My son is 8 and was diagnosed with ADHD recently, this is the first medication he has taken. We started at 1mg working or way up to 3mg, and it's taken in the evening around 5pm. Once at 3mg, my son was extremely sleepy. Even falling asleep in class and in the bus ride home. He was emotional about everything. Even looking for toys, he would cry. He also experienced terrible tummy aches. He became very irritable, I'm guessing because he was sleepy. I had his Dr lower the dosage to 2mg and he is becoming that little guy I know again! He's still kind of sleepy but not as bad and his teacher is noticing a big improvement in his focus at school. We are still working out the kinks but I am hopeful! Best of luck to you all!"

9

February 10, 2014

174

141

208,452

Oseltamivir

swine flu

"I had no major problems with this medication. My 2 year old daughter, my husband, and I all contracted swine flu and were all put on Tamiflu. After just 2 doses, my daughter was back to her normal self. Never suffered any side effects. It took 2 or 3 doses for my husband and I to start feeling better, my husband had no problems with it either. The only problem I had was vomiting 30 min-an hour after taking the medication. But once I started taking it with a meal, that stopped. We went from feeling absolutely miserable on Sunday to feeling pretty much back to normal on Monday night. It's now Tuesday morning, fever has been gone for 24 hours, weakness has subsided, aches are long gone, all I have left is a cough. Highly recommend Tamiflu."

9

October 6, 2009

10

138

212,149

Lamotrigine

bipolar disorde

"ABSOLUTE LIFE SAVER. I am 25, a sober alcoholic (2 years) and diagnosed with MDNOS. I would love to get a real diagnosis - bipolar is as close as they've come, BPD is my personal view. Lamictal seriously changed my life. It leveled me out so that I could live my life and not have terrible bouts of sobbing in the closet wishing to die and screaming at people at the same time. I was still not super happy, so we added Lexapro, which helped a lot and Celexa later (instead of Lexapro), which helped more. Really want to switch to Wellbutrin XL now because I have no sex drive which is detrimental to my relationship, plus I'm late for work pretty much every day and could sleep until 1PM. But I will never go off Lamictal, serious life saver."

10

May 6, 2015

48

140

104,320

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

endometriosis

"I have struggled with endometriosis and polycystic ovarian syndrome- so being put on the pill wasn't much of an option for me, I needed something to control the unbearable pain for it was really limiting my life. Since I began Seasonique over a month ago- I have had painful stomach aches that seem to be worst for the first few hours after I wake up. My emotions have been off the wall, everything is making me cry- I am easily agitated, and haven't felt like myself. I don't feel depressed- just irritated and emotional most days. I think the worst side effect has been the explosive diarrhea that sneaks up on me- embarrassing. This has never happened to me before, and now it's at least once a day an urgent run to the bathroom is needed."

4

July 10, 2012

20

136

126,160

Viibryd

depression

"From the first DAY I took Viibryd, I felt a difference. My usually frenetic thoughts were all of a sudden quiet. I was more patient with my husband and children. My negative outlook felt a little more positive, a little brighter. And the piles of laundry, dishes, dirty floors, etc. that used to stress me out to no end, now don't faze me as much. I feel like "whatever" and it feels good to be able to relax a little. Reading reviews about side effects gave me great advice: take the pill at night because it can make you drowsy, and take it with a protein-rich food. Today I just increased the dose to 40mg after 2 weeks and I have some indigestion-type symptoms. A spoonful of almond butter helped immensely. All in all, it is TOTALLY working for me!"

10

July 14, 2012

35

140

103,164

Estarylla

birth control

"I switched my pharmacy . But I was taking the higher version I guess which is tri-sprintec for a year, I never had a single issue with I might've gained 5 unnoticeable pounds. But when I changed to cvs they gave me this. It is my second month and I have only had my period on the active pills. I got my period 2 1/2 weeks ago on active pills. Took my sugar pills then this week got my period again. My skins broken out, I gained 10 lbs. I work with little kids so I though I was getting sick from them, but I've had headaches and stomachs almost constantly. The reviews made me realize it's the birth control. It's seriously the worst experience I've had with medication."

1

March 13, 2017

4

129

129,636

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"So me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex. Then I read about precum. I'm unexperienced I know, 14 hrs later we bought Plan B. Within a week I had so many pregnancy symptoms. Nausea, frequent urination, breast tenderness, headache, fatigue everything possible. I honestly thought I was pregnant. And I'm only 15 I ended up telling my parents the truth. Then two days later I get spotting and in the morning I get a heavy period. Really painful and excruciating. It worked. But let the pill do its job. Don't freak out. Next time I'm using protection its not worth the stress."

8

June 20, 2015

7

102

25,882

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

birth control

"I have been on the patch for a month and I absolutely love it. It's my first form of birth control and personally I gag taking pills. Within the first month of using the patch I lost 3 pounds. My sex drive is high and my breast got a little larger. Slightly. I had cramps during my week of the patch but I didn't mind. I rather have cramps than having my period for an entire month. I recommend the patch for anyone who wants a form of birth control who don't want to gain weight."

8

August 25, 2011

3

96

116,451

Adalimumab

psoriasis

"I have been on Humira for over 4 months now with minimal results. I now have psoriasis in places I never had it before. So my Doctor just took me off Humira and I am now going to try Enbrel. Sometimes what works for one person does not work for everyone. I sure miss the Methotrexate, it was a great for 3 years, but cannot take it anymore due to it messing up my bone marrow, which is finally starting to go back to normal after 6 months. Good luck everyone."

4

July 25, 2012

42

91

37,678

Vyvanse

adhd

"I have tried typing a response and recommendation for this medication but keep running out of space. In short, this drug absolutely changed my life. As adults, we all remember certain days in our life, i.e., our first kiss, graduation, birth of a child, getting married, etc. I will always remember Saturday, December 8, 2007 as the day where my life changed because of Vyvanse. The only side effect for me was a complete loss of appetite for about a month. But in my case, that's not such a bad thing! I was taking 50mg for about 6 months and now have taken 70mgs for the last 16 months."

10

October 8, 2009

55

109

201,780

Alprazolam

panic disorde

"I have taken Xanax for over ten years. I used to have full blown panic attacks. I take Xanax when I feel one coming on and it disappears quickly. I could not live or cope without them. They are a lifesaver. I take 1mg tablets three times a day."

10

May 8, 2008

137

49

211,562

Delzicol

ulcerative colitis

"I am overjoyed with the effects of this drug. Starting two weeks after my Delzicol treatment began I became completely symptom free of ulcerative colitis and have stayed that way for over two years."

10

August 8, 2016

4

34

188,540

ParaGard

birth control

"I get migraines with aura so i cannot be on the pill. I got the paraguard (nonhormonal) june 2015. My body could not adjust. I would get my period at random times, very irregular, sometimes lasting 14 days. The periods were very heavy and clotty. I would fill a super tampon every hour. Back pain, breast pain, and shooting leg pain down to my foot. It took 7 months for my body to adhere to a regular cycle with no spotting; however, the pain and heaviness remained. I put up with it for 1 year and 3 months. With Preventing pregnancy- works like a charm, but side effects were too painful for me. Finally i had enough. I got it removed and just got the Nexplanon (progesterone only) inserted into my arm. Wish me luck"

4

September 17, 2016

5

135

105,232

Carbamazepine

bipolar disorde

"In my honest opinion I find this drug has worked in stabilizing my rapid cycling bipolar.This is the first time in years that I feel like I am well.I started this medication when I was an inpatient in a psychiatric hospital and it worked within the first month it made the manic episode less severe .I am on 800 at night along with 600 seroquel XR and 25 lamictal .The only symptoms I have is slight constipation"

9

April 29, 2015

10

77

864

Silodosin

benign prostatic hyperplasia

"In 2009 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. 2 tumors. Underwent 42 treatments of radiation. My choice over surgery. Had 2 shots of Lu pron 6 months apart to kill the testosterone and help the radiation do the job. Cancer gone and PSA tests less than 1 ever since. Started taking Rapaflo 8mg every night and it helped me sleep at least 3 or 4 hours without having to get up to the bathroom so often. I think the radiation hurt my bladder and the result was frequent urination. Anyway to the point. The Rapaflo works but I cannot experience a normal ejaculation. But when I quit taking the Rapaflo for a week or more I can with ext ream pain, both from the penis and the area of the prostate. It is a burning sensation. Have tried twice."

6

June 25, 2016

11

139

232,030

Trazodone

insomnia

"I have been taking trazodone since 1999, to sleep. Due to my panic disorder and depression that is caused by my panic attack I could not sleep. Went to hospital in 1999, was admitted and my life changed. I was put on Paxil 30mg, Xanax 0.5mg 3 times a day and trazodone 100mg at night. I have had no problem with this drug at all, no side effects. Tried to sleep without it a few times and I could not. It works great for me and always has. At night before I started trazodone I could not breath cause of my panic I would lay my head off the bed just to breath now I take one at night and I am asleep within a half an hour and I sleep for 8 hrs."

10

December 13, 2009

42

134

139,229

Phentermine

weight loss

"I have been on Phentermine for just a little over a month and have lost over 20 pounds. I feel great and have had no sleep problems at all. Phentermine has helped me to reconstruct my diet into a healthy one. I have also started a daily excercise program. I am extremely happy with the drug and would highly suggest it to anyone."

10

March 13, 2008

123

63

101,972

Silenor

insomnia

"Worked very well for the first 2 nights then made me toss and turn all night the next 5 nights...way worse a night than if I hadn't taken anything. Not worth Continuing."

2

February 23, 2016

28

32

210,496

Ferrous sulfate

vitamin/mineral supplementation during pregnancy/lactation

"I have been taking Ferrous Sulfate for more than a year now. Something of surprise to me is I used to have Restless Legs Syndrome but now I do not have it anymore. I take ferrous sulfate 3 times a day."

10

January 23, 2009

37

41

166,258

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I got my Mirena put inserted on October 14th. It has been 2 months and so far, it has been an amazing decision for me personally. I was very nervous for the insertion but it ended up going really well. I know some people find the insertion very painful, but I felt very low pain, only mild cramping when they put it into place, which was a huge relief as I was very nervous about the pain. The first month I had no spotting, but I did get occasional cramps which were really painful. They only lasted for about 15 seconds and they were very intense, but they would go away and come back about every 30 mins. However, now I only get mild cramps every once in a while. Its definitely worth a try, if you're interested."

9

December 16, 2016

9

138

5,751

Activella

postmenopausal symptoms

"I have been taking Activella for 4 months now. It immediately alleviated hot flashing and anxiety/nervousness/irritability. However, I think it is beginning to cause headaches. I've also had scalp acne which started when I was taking a generic form of Activella, but seems to be clearing now that I'm taking the actual brand name of the drug. Also, have noticed I am more emotional (tear up in a second) on this medicine. In the last month or so, I have become increasingly clumsy, dropping things I'm holding. Will update on this in 2 months."

8

August 21, 2011

27

94

205,548

Pristiq

anxiety

"i started taking 50mg just yesterday and immediately i noticed a huge difference. i have tried so many other antidepressants that were just awful on my system but this one so far seems to be great. i have noticed an immediate appetite decrease which is perfect since i tend to eat due to anxiety and depression. food just has lost its magic and a lot of its taste. but i still feel hunger which tells me it's time to eat, and i eat only till i am full. i have also noticed a slight tingling and twitching in my arms and hands, but only slight, and i am sweating more than usual. my jaw feels a bit tense as well, and all of these mild symptoms should go away once my body becomes accustomed to this new drug so i'm told by my doctor. happy times!"

8

September 22, 2012

34

146

32,141

Wellbutrin XL

depression

"Wellbutrin XL was the medicine that finally worked to ease my depression. I started treatment years ago on Lexapro. I gained 40 lbs in less than a year and my libido completely shut down. I tried Prozac (zombie) and Effexor then nothing for years. The depression got so bad, I was willing to try medications again. That's when I asked my doctor about Wellbutrin XL. It was (and still is) my only prescription medication, so I decided to accept the expense. Wellbutrin XL has done wonders for my depression, though less helpful on anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. The issue is, the cost has steadily increased until this month it was $199! I don't know if I can continue to afford it."

9

June 1, 2013

47

122

116,866

Lamictal

bipolar disorde

"I'm a 30 year old female and I've had many different diagnosis as well. I've tried and failed with many antidepressants, antipsychotics, among others. Nothing ever worked or made me feel worse! Then I found Lamotrigine. I've been on 50MG a day for ten days now. After six days I was feeling great. But now I'm getting mood swings, itchy, slight headaches, and lots of crazy dreaming. I am still a little depressed and thought this is not going to work either. But thanks to all your good reviews I'm going to hang in there, wait until I find the right dose, and hopefully feel as good as all of you."

7

March 11, 2013

68

111

117,760

Nortriptyline

not listed / othe

"I used to have headaches for many years and I visited a lots of doctors and got no results. My last doctor gave me Nortriptyline(25) and Propranol(40) for every night. Since then my headache is about once in a month. I am very happy. The side effects are dry mouth and weight gain."

9

August 31, 2008

0

53

210,573

Mirtazapine

depression

"I'm taking 15mg for ~2 months the problem is that 15mg is not enough for depression and when I take 30MG I will have a lot of anxiety .So it is not bad in low dosage be aware of increased anxiety when you take it in 30MG or more. I'm thinking to take it in low dosage 15MG with another drugI will check with my PD."

7

October 8, 2017

6

66

198,840

Depo-Provera

birth control

"I was on depo 14 years ago. A jerk obgyn gave me this birth control without informing me what it was, he just said a birth control shot. It ruined my life, and partly responsible for my divorce with my ex husband. I only took this birth control for the first three months. I gained weight. Had psychotic thoughts about killing myself and my children. After that happened I immediately went to my doctor for a antidepressant. Extreme fatigue. Had awful mood swings, highly emotional and angry. I felt dizzy, had hot flashes, and had migraines that were nonstop. I had weird female issues. Weird growths on my female parts, UTIs, yeast infections, blocked ducts down there, a weird skin growth.. I had welt like acne. No sex drive..."

1

August 22, 2016

9

129

108,114

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

birth control

"I was on Ortho Eva for about 4months but I had to switch to Xulane. I haven't had sex since I began Xulane so I don't know how effective it is at preventing a pregnancy. I absolutely hate it, I've broken out so much. While I was on OrthoEva my skin was clear and I loved it but now I have more acne & I get white heads which are difficult to get rid of. Am I the only one with this side effect? Bye bye clear skin. By the way I've been on Xulane for 3 1/2 months & my skin has only gotten worst."

3

September 19, 2015

3

106

144,151

Etonogestrel

birth control

"When they say this is the most effective birth control, they are being truthful but not in the way you think. You're on your period so long that you can't be sexually active. I have had this awful thing in my arm for two years. And I have had my periods last up to three months. My husband and I are equally frustrated due to these complications. Please think really hard before you decide to get this birth control."

1

June 11, 2016

10

79

60,568

Claravis

acne

"I struggled with really bad acne on my face and back during high school. I was put on Claravis during my 11th grade year. I experienced extremely dry cracked lips and very dry hands. And getting pregnancy tests all the time was really annoying. But it did clear up my acne really well.....but unfortunately that only last about 2 years. Slowly but surely my acne slowly started to come back again. I just experienced one of the biggest acne breakouts I've had in a really long time. Not quite as bad as before - but it's getting really bad again. I realized that taking strong medicines that may claim to clear up acne but do no good for your body are not worth it. Acne can be treated with natural skin care methods and change in diet."

5

February 16, 2016

8

137

224,655

Levothyroxine

underactive thyroid

"I was told to take this drug for 2 decades. It never worked. I had severe hypothyroid symptoms from it. I switched to Armour Thyroid 2 years ago and all symptoms are now gone. Armour is a much better solution for low thyroid."

1

April 5, 2009

29

43

19,890

Macrobid

urinary tract infection

"I have been to scared to use the bathroom all day. After one dose of Macrobid (3ish hours after) I already have relief! I seriously can't believe it's working this fast."

10

September 13, 2017

6

31

181,824

Imitrex Statdose

migraine

"Because my migraines start while I am asleep, I do not get the "lights" prior to onset. I start by having ringing in my ears around 11 p.m., then around 2:30 a.m. the pain starts. If I take a shot at that time, I can function during the day. If not, around 4 to 5 a.m. I awake with a full-blown, blind-in-one-eye migraine and I cannot function for about 12 hours. Later it feels like someone took a baseball bat to my head and it hurts."

10

June 5, 2009

4

86

43,180

Sronyx

birth control

"I was on this pill for two months. Both months I started my period in week 3. Also, I have been moody and almost depressed, tired and my mind is just foggy. Time for a switch."

3

July 2, 2012

8

36

4,638

Belviq

weight loss

"I've been taking Belviq for 33 days and am quitting it today. During this period with proper diet and exercise I lost 4 pounds. The side effects have increased rather than decreasing. I'm extremely tired, weak and dizzy at times. My blood pressure is normally low but it is lower now. Given the 1500 calorie eating program I'm following and regular exercise I'm more concerned about the side effects as they're decreasing the quality of my life. I can do better than this on my own without the added risks of side effects."

1

August 2, 2015

20

93

225,932

Bupropion

depression

"I was initially prescribed what is commonly called Paxil. It worked to relieve my depression and anxiety but the sexual side effects were too much so I asked for a change. I was prescribed Bupropion 150 mg extended. My initial dose for 1 week was 150 mg 1x per day and then I was told I could increase to 2x a day or 300 mg. When I went to the 300 mg dose I experienced side effects after a few weeks at this dose level. I experienced severe digestive issues, gas pain, severe constipation and nausea. I initially stopped taking the medicine but am going to give it another try at the 150mg dose."

6

December 9, 2009

4

114

81,053

Hypercare

hyperhidrosis

"I had been suffering with excessive sweating in my armpits for at least 2 years before I finally got a doctors opinion. Getting this medicine really changed what I did from day to day. I use it just once a week and I never find myself sweating anymore. Sometimes I feel like I'm sweating but when I look I don't have a speck of sweat. The only problem I have with this medicine is that every time I apply it my arm pits get extremely itchy and sometimes I will wake up with a rash, but I guess that's just the price of not having sweat anymore. I strongly advise you to talk to your doctor about this medicine if you're having the same problem! Don't be scared to ask!"

10

March 28, 2011

1

130

29,122

Topiramate

migraine prevention

"Reluctantly started due to reviews to prevent migraines and clear up severe blurry vision...50mg...caused facial tightness, made headaches worse, tiredness, slowness, about to think ok, bouts of tingling, vision somewhat cleared, will be reducing dose to 25mg...we will see how this works out"

5

August 4, 2017

14

43

162,806

Cefdinir

sinusitis

"Terrible, terrible antibiotic. I took Z pack for my sinus infection, which usually helps but didn't this time so my doc put me on cefdinir. No problems until the 3rd day I woke up with the most terrible diarrhea I've ever had. Same the following day. It's almost 3 weeks later and I still have the diarrhea and have gone to the ER once for iv fluids to help with my dehydration. I would NOT recommend."

1

December 14, 2015

13

76

177,815

Duloxetine

back pain

"I started with 30mg dosage and was increased to 60mg daily. It was helpful with the constant burning in my feet that is secondary to peripheral neuropathy. My dosage was increased after a couple of months to 60mg twice daily. I didn't last a week! This medication has always given me increased sweating, especially night sweats! My doctor prescribed Hytrin (mostly used for hypertension and benign prostate hyperplasia) to combat the sweating and it seemed to help because the incidents of night sweats decreased. That all changed when my dosage was bumped up. I was having night sweats EVERY night and had a major increase of insomnia. I am getting 2-3 hours of sleep a night (or day because I work at night). I went back to 60mg daily and see my doctor tomorrow."

6

March 12, 2013

37

134

70,993

Rituximab

rheumatoid arthritis

"Have had RA for just under 25 years. Developed rheumatoid vasculitis and over the past 4 years have been in so much pain, it's like my body completely gave up. Even bed ridden for 4 or so months. Finally started the rituxan a little over a year ago. On prednisone and methotrexate as well. I am curious to know if anyone else is taking the same amount as I am? I currently go in every 4 months and get 4 infusions in a row (weekly) each time. I don't sleep for 2-3 days after each infusion then crash a couple of days. Back pain and achiness for a couple of days. Having memory problems and balance issues. Other than that it has been a lifesaver, still some pain but vasculitis has improved. If you can't pay, see if drug company can assist."

8

October 5, 2017

2

142

218,723

Opana ER

pain

"When I first started taking this medicine, it was not working and I was upset that I switched from the Roxicontin 30s. I changed back to my original script but a new doctor convinced me to try the Opana once again. I took the doctor's advice and this time it worked-actually quite well. I am virtually pain free and able to play with my kids again."

9

August 5, 2010

33

66

211,038

Carisoprodol

muscle spasm

"I was diagnosed 15 years ago with fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome and chronic migraines. I have been through ALL the muscle relaxants and pain medicines - including narcotics - and never experienced any addiction or withdrawals. I finally found a combination of Tramadol and Soma that allows me to be marginally functional, and now I can't get my doctors to continue the Soma! They want me to try all the other muscle relaxants that DON'T work again! SO FRUSTRATING! Now I'm unable to work or even maintain my home. This is what you get when the government controls your healthcare."

10

February 26, 2013

169

100

14,116

Triamcinolone

allergic rhinitis

"I have dealt with allergies all my life and have tried everything under the sun to stop the agony. This is the only drug that works 100%. It is also one of the cheapest. Highly recommended."

10

June 25, 2009

21

36

6,398

Ocella

birth control

"I've been taking this for the past six months and I'm so ready to ditch it! Yes, it cleared up my acne but I've gained almost 10 lbs and cannot get rid of them! I've tried exercise and changed my eating habits, but no success. It's also made me really irritable and tired. Thankfully I'm meeting with my doctor next month!"

1

August 11, 2015

5

61

131,618

Effexor XR

depression

"Effexor XR saved my life! I had severe clinical depression for one year, and my doctor tried 8 different antidepressants on me, all to no avail. I sought the help of a psychopharmacologist in Palo Alto, Ca. He met with me for 90 minutes, did an evaluation, and prescribed Effexor XR for me. He stairstepped me up to 300mg/day within 12 days, and within 2 weeks I felt like my old self again. It felt miraculous. I may be on it for the rest of my life, but I don't mind one bit. I am enjoying life again!"

10

November 6, 2016

69

98