Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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149,827	Mirena	birth control	"I USED to have very, very heavy periods and very painful cramps. It's been 8 months since my last period! They stopped 4 months after Mirena was implanted and I can't express enough how much I love it! I'll admit, I've never been pregnant so it HURT when the doctor put it in, but that pain lasted a minute at most so it was completely worth it. I recommend it to every lady. It is the most effective form of birth control, you don't have to worry about taking a pill every day or getting a shot every 3 months. I'd get it even if I wasn't sexually active. Best of all, I got it for free at Planned Parenthood! If you don't think you can afford it or if your insurance doesn't cover it, get an appointment with Planned Parenthood and see how they can help. It is great."	10	December 8, 2011	2	150
175,148	Relistor	constipation, drug induced	"The first time I took this..it worked within 5 minutes. I continued to take as directed for the next month. Absolutely nothing. Other than severe cramps, sweating, flushed, sick. I have been on and off of this for over 6 months. It has only worked 1 more time in 6 months."	1	June 11, 2016	9	51
83,653	Umeclidinium / vilanterol	copd	"I have used Anora for about a year now have no problems at I also use symbicort twice in the morning and twice at night and no problems. Anoro is very good. I have tried spiriva but it did not work too well I will stick with Anora."	10	October 11, 2017	4	48
54,333	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"I started Contrave 5 days (11/13/2017) ago. I have ZERO side effects... yesterday I went to "all you can eat buffet" and did not look away from food.... I am not sure, if I eat less.... I do not think so. I will keep taking it for a while and we will see. I will give an update in a month or so..."	5	November 18, 2017	1	63
225,464	Bupropion	depression	"I am not a proponent of Big Pharma, and have always had to try to "deal" with my problems on my own. I have a really excellent diet, exercise, don't smoke, eat an organic diet - I'm just saying I really take care of myself. I have had anxiety (with a little bit of depression) all of my life. I was diagnosed with PTSD a few years ago, as I was having severe anxiety about being accepted into nursing school, and if I would be able to handle to stress and constant pressure, and I also have concentration problems. I have been off and on SSRIs, which have been nothing but terrible for me...Paxil, Zoloft, & Prozac, of which made me feel like a zombie. Wellbutrin is GOLD. Not tired, less irritable, not panicky. It has changed my life."	10	October 25, 2014	292	139
70,552	Flomax	benign prostatic hyperplasia	"I have been on Flomax and a catheter for 2 weeks. Had the catheter removed today. Only a few drops come out. Basically retaining all urine. Had to go back on a catheter the same day it was removed. The urologist only does the kind of surgery I want once a month. Looks like I may be on a catheter till March. No pain...just discomfort from catheter. Flomax seems to be causing me problems in the morning. It takes at least an hour or more just to get out of bed. When I rise to sit on the side of the bed my BP is good. But when I stand my BP goes to 9x/6x. I would pass out if I remained standing. I must lay down to regain a decent BP. Flomax plus aspirin are the only drugs I was taking. But I stopped the aspirin 2 days ago. Now only Flomax."	1	February 11, 2017	13	153
117,883	Simponi	rheumatoid arthritis	"Started Simponi in February and so far nothing has changed, still pain, swelling and disease getting worse. I hope you never have a problem with an injection because the people at Jensen who are there to help are clueless."	1	April 15, 2016	15	39
110,387	Nexplanon	birth control	"I haven't had one problem with this. I've had it for a year and half and I had my first period the other day. It was very light and only lasted a couple of days. My sex drive didn't change and I haven't gained any weight on it. I personally like it."	10	January 31, 2016	11	52
132,249	Ativan	anxiety	"This helped me so much. I felt like my heart was beating out of my chest!!!!!!!! I went to hospital they gave it to me and it went away. OMG thank you ativan!"	10	September 7, 2015	67	33
37,669	Vyvanse	adhd	"I have been taking Vyvanse 4mg for a month and my productivity in my work and school have increased measurably. I have taken several different ADHD medicines through a period of several years, and Vyvanse is by far the most effective. It hasn't caused me any of the side effects caused by most ADHD medicines (paranoia, restlessness, agitation, lack of appetite). Of course these are just my experiences, but I would recommend Vyvanse to others."	9	October 29, 2009	18	75
80,782	Diamox	pseudotumor cerebri	"I had swelling around my optic nerves causing vision problems and also had debilitating headaches that got worse with movement and made it impossible to exercise. I lived with it for years unknowingly and got progressively worse. My doctor diagnosed me with Pseudotumor cerebri. I have been taking generic Diamox for 3 weeks and haven't had a single headache. I can take my dogs for a walk now. There are 2 side effects I experience, tingling in my feet which was very bothersome but has lessened and that any beverages with carbonation taste terrible. No sodas, flavored water, beer, wine coolers, champagne. None of it taste normal/good. "	9	July 9, 2010	56	108
213,507	Lonox	diarrhea	"I started to take Lonox once I was diagnosed with IBS. Before I started the pill I was always in the bathroom. Everything I ate made me sick. I was afraid to leave my house, eat out, and just go out in general. When I would get my “attacks” I felt as if I had no control over my body. If I had to go I HAD TO GO. There was no such thing as waiting until I got home. I started to map out public bathrooms that I felt comfortable enough in just in cause I had an emergency on the road and had to go. I’ve felt as if Lonox has given me my life back. I’m able to go out on long trips, eat out, and be me again with out fearing an “emergency”. I was directed to take 2 pills 3 times a day, but it made me constipated and I would cramp pretty bad. What works for me is taking the 2 pills once a day in the morning. I always go to the bathroom within ½ hr of taking the pill, but at least it’s predictable now and I stay regulated. Some days I have to take the pill twice, but never more than that."	10	January 6, 2009	53	211
107,562	Implanon	birth control	"I had Implanon inserted in May 2010 and I have been very happy with it. Before Implanon I had been using Depo Provera for nearly 10 years and loved it--no side effects, very easy, and no periods for the last 10 years or so, however with Depo I was at the point of osteoporosis at the age of 28, so my doctor recommended that I stop Depo. I wanted to find a birth control as similar as possible to the Depo, have no weight gain, and would continue to not have periods. So far everything has been great, and hopefully it will continue to work well."	10	December 8, 2010	7	106
66,750	Seroquel	bipolar disorde	"Seroquel gave me my life back, calms me down and helps me think clearly during the day, and helps me sleep well during the night. Makes your mouth a bit dry and makes you hungry often but definitely worth it."	9	March 15, 2014	80	40
133,825	Restasis	keratoconjunctivitis sicca	"I have little to no effect using restasis for 9 months. At about $900 for a prescription of multidose Restasis I got about 40 days of applications, not the 55 claimed by Allergen. The dropper design is simply awful. The dropper is very difficult to squeeze to release a drop. The liquid is too viscous for a drop. It comes out in an amount that is probably equivalent to 3 applictions. The cost of this is prohibitive; my insurance is paying about $500 per prescription so I am picking up the $400 balance. I will never order the multiuse prescription again and I am doing my best to persuade my ophthalmologist to prescribe a different drug."	1	August 27, 2017	9	116
97,789	Nexplanon	birth control	"I've had this birth control for the full 3 years as of December 2015. My doctor informed me that I would have little to no bleeding. I would bleed from 3 to 6 months at a time. When it was brought to my Dr's attention she advised me to give it time. Yes, it prevented pregnancy, but what they should've said was that you wouldn't be having sex enough to get pregnant. I wouldn't be so terrible if it was light spotting but it was heavy the entire time. (A little tmi) it was suppose to help with my clotting but onlyl gotten worse. I've finally taken my sister's advice to get a new doctor but I will not recommend this form of contraception to anyone. Everyone's experience is different I would strongly do research about all of your options firs."	3	November 9, 2015	5	141
189,073	Olmesartan	high blood pressure	"I have no problems with my vision on Benicar 40MG. I have notice that my bowel movements has signifantly inproved, maybe the blood vessels in that area is benefited. I have lots of energy and no side effects."	10	March 21, 2008	83	38
190,027	Stadol	labor pain	"My On-Call Obgy put me on Stadol because I asked her not to use Demerol. I told her I didn't want to feel drugged while in labor so she choose Stadol. I was so out of it my husband video taped my delivery and my eyes were LITERALLY rolling in the back of my head. As far as taking pain away who could tell - I was out of my mind. Anyone who can take this must be used to strong pain relievers."	1	December 11, 2009	5	83
187,458	Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack	vaginal yeast infection	"I decided at 2:30 a.m. to use the Monistat 3 day cream. Now I'm tossing and turning because I cannot go back to sleep. OMG it burns and my insides are twitching!!! This better be worth it! (I see someone mentioned that means that it's working)"	3	December 10, 2015	3	46
225,522	Bupropion	major depressive disorde	"I wish I would have taken medicines along with counseling maybe 25 yrs ago. It would have helped with my overall success with relationships (thankfully I'm still christian & married with kids) overall accomplishments, education & current employment I started a year ago 50mg Zoloft & 100mg of bupropion I couldn't tolerate the side effects (insomnia, heart racing, more depressed & maybe more) at the time I started a few months after with 12.5mg Zoloft and it completely changed my life for the better after a few days of mild side effects. I continued a month later along with 25mg bupropion after a few days of mild side effects I felt even better! I've eased my way to 25mg Zoloft & 200 mg bupropion & I'm in the middle of mild side effects and I feel better than ever!"	9	July 13, 2014	6	139
124,681	Irbesartan	high blood pressure	"I have been taking Avapro for more years than I care to remember. It did not do the trick in lowering my blood pressure alone so a diuretic was added to the mix. I get so tired I can hardly stand to stay awake. I am so lazy, I don't feel like doing anything and I don't even care. I started researching and found this site, perhaps this tiredness is from Avapro. I will talk to my doctor."	4	May 6, 2010	100	78
192,484	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	acne	"Gosh, I feel sorry for myself - tried everything, except (Ro)-accutane. Many thousands were spent without any success and many years went by just trying to HIDE this bad skin. The irony is that I have acne on my body, and less on my face. Yep, and excessive hair is just the icing of the cake! I have hormonal imbalances, thus knew that nothing topical would help for good. Nevertheless, was afraid to try birth control pills. Anyway, Yaz was invented quite recently. So, girls and women, if you have hormonal problems, Yaz is the best thing around. I can put WHATEVER on my skin now (like night creme), and my skin is perfect. No clogged pores, no inflammation, nothing. I can go outside without skin makeup, which was an impossible thing just two years ago."	9	July 21, 2013	45	136
113,637	Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine	headache	"I was getting cluster headaches for about 3 weeks. Went to ER and they gave me a shot of Stadol, but that didn't even take my headache away. Got Fioricet prescription filled next day (today). Haven't had a headache all day."	10	September 15, 2009	22	41
106,482	Implanon	birth control	"I had the depo injection for 8 years and my doctor made me stop it even though I had not been sent for a bone scan!! He gave me a choice of other birth controls as I have three beautiful kids I needed something as effective as the depo which 100% agreed with me no periods, no weight gain it was great. So I went for the bar in my arm as doctor told me same hormones as the depo (ya right) 6 months I have this in my arm and have gained 2 stone, feel crap about myself terrible outbreaks of acne (never even had spots as a teenager) and feeling low and depressed and periods every two weeks!!! Mine is coming out next week never again I'm.going back on the depo I'll drink plenty of milk for the bones lol"	10	August 27, 2016	2	142
48,465	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I was on Marlissa for 6 months . I originally started taking it because I had very heavy periods and I also became sexually active. Overall, it did its job. My periods became super light and it did protect me against pregnancy. However the side effects were terrible. I was sick to my stomach for the first couple days of a new pack every month, my cramps got worse instead of better, my mood would constantly change, and there would be random months where my face would totally break out. I just changed to Apri and so far it's been better."	3	October 16, 2017	2	101
26,377	Sprintec	birth control	"I was on Sprintec for over 2 years, and I was satisfied with it. I changed over from Yaz after I started having breakthrough bleeding on a regular basis. It stopped the breakthrough bleeding, plus my periods were only about 3-4 days long, with the heavier days being very mild. No cramping. My face would break out a little with my cycle, but it was manageable. I did have some mood fluctuations as well with my cycle. Of note, when I went to have an IUD placed due to the inability to take my pill on time every day, we did find incidentally during the routine ultrasound to place the IUD that I had a large ovarian cyst. Estrogen is supposed to suppress these cysts, so this might be of interest to someone looking at Sprintec to help with cysts."	8	August 21, 2015	4	140
182,324	Mirena	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I am 28 years old and have no children. I got the Mirena inserted 2 months ago (very painful) and have been bleeding non-stop since. Some days are fairly light while others are heavier. I have yet to go a day without wearing a liner or tampon. It is extremely frustrating and has disrupted my sex life. Luckily, I am in a committed relationship of just over 2 years with an understanding man. However, I am seriously considering getting Mirena removed. My most recent vacation to Hawaii was pretty uncomfortable and I have another vacation in another tropical area coming up next month. Having to constantly worry with this is stressful. "	3	October 22, 2010	41	112
229,151	Tadalafil	benign prostatic hyperplasia	"I had to go often and sometimes barely made it to the bathroom. My doctor prescribed Flomax and it was partially effective but I almost passed out if I got up quickly. After a couple of months I went back to my doctor and she changed me to Cialis. It is almost totally effective and no side effects."	10	June 16, 2013	96	58
222,865	Topamax	seizure prevention	"Confusion, forget, tingling, lights in the corner of eye shining, drops of water dripping on head at times, but the weight loss was good, but its not worth it for me. "	2	November 15, 2012	30	32
188,299	ParaGard	birth control	"I had Paraguard inserted approximately ten months ago. I had been on the birth control pill for ten years or so, but was unable to continue taking hormonal birth control due to issues with migraine headaches and the potential for stroke. This left me with Paraguard as the ONLY birth control option for me. Insertion took only a few minutes but was intense. I have never had painful cramping or heavy periods, and the insertion cramps felt like they could have been real contractions. This pain lasted about a day and returned in time for my next period. I have never felt pain like this before. I am almost a year into having this IUD, and the pain is only just NOW getting slightly better. Still require heavy duty pain medication to get through it"	6	August 27, 2017	1	135
207,310	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"I read all sorts of horror stories and I was terrified of this medicine and what to expect. 1) the taste didn't bother me WHATSOEVER. I've had cough syrup that tasted so much worse. It tastes like salty cherries, and I had no problems drinking it. It was almost pleasant. I chilled it prior to drinking and drank it like a beverage (mixed with water). 2) I experienced no nausea, no headaches, no cramping, none of the horrible side effects I read about. Just a faucet butt about 15 minutes after I drank the dose that lasted intermittently for an hour. Really not that bad. The anxiety was so much worse and really, there was nothing to stress about."	10	July 10, 2017	21	119
205,220	Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine	migraine	"I'm a 44 yr old female who rarely got headaches except for occasional sinus headache. But for over a year now, something in my body has changed- with persistent pain on top and back of head with vertigo and tinnitus. I'm not a pill popper and avoid even OTC drugs as much as possible. However, these horrible migraines have had me reaching for Advil in all forms, Tylenol and Exedrine. Exedrine Migraine has been the ONLY pill that works. I take just one. I feel the tightness and wrenching/throbbing disapate within 15 mins. For me- the benefits last into the next day!!! Just one pill! I will feel a slight pang of pain every couple hours, for a few seconds, but 95% of the pain is gone. (I'm working on the vertigo/tinnitus)"	9	November 16, 2016	6	132
16,187	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I got the pill from my family doctor as a sample pack. He said i should try it since i have been having acne problems since i gave birth. First month was fine, on my 2nd pack a week after my period I started bleeding again. I was just on the 4th pill on the first row. The blood was browny in color not the usual red. I am also having hip pains , really bad ones, back pains and breathing problems. At one point I felt like i was having a heart attack. Not sure if it was related to the pill but I didn't have this before. I decided to stop the pill let my extra period finish and I would go back to my old pill."	5	April 1, 2016	5	129
227,202	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I recently got my Nexplanon implant removed after three years- I got mine inserted on Decemeber 12th, 2010. I did not experience any bleeding after it was inserted, nor did I have a period for the whole duration of it being in my arm; I'm still waiting for one to arrive a month after it being removed. I also did not experience any weight gain, in fact, my breasts decreased in size (unfortunately for a AA cup). It is great protection- however, I am concerned on how my period will be and when it will come now that I have had it removed (it's been a month today)."	10	January 24, 2014	10	108
225,681	Bupropion	depression	"After a couple of years of trying to cope on my own with PTSD, the symptoms became overwhelming, so I sought help. How glad I am that I did. Wellbutrin has been amazing for me. For some lucky people, it takes effect very quickly, and that was the case for me: within three days, my profound sadness and paralyzing pervasive sense of despair was gone, replaced by a cheerful, calm outlook. I was stunned by the radical change! Suddenly, I had energy, was able to again face daily challenges, and once again look forward each night to the next day. I haven't felt like this in years! The old me is back! Side effects - nightmares & tremor in arms - were minimal & only during 1st week."	10	November 21, 2012	77	128
191,682	Lisdexamfetamine	adhd	"I am 21 yrs old and work and am a full time nursing student. This medication has affected my personality. I am usually a bright bubbly person and don't take anything too personal. After a week of this medicine (40 mg) I noticed I'm snapping at people over absolutely nothing. I feel like I've become bipolar, one moment I'll be beyond happy and focused, the next irritated, then angry. Then crying over nothing. I've become mouthy to my instructors and don't like long conversations anymore. People seem to irritate me and there's only a few that I can stand being around for a long period of time. I've already made mean remarks to some of my fellow students, which isn't me at ALL. Maybe this medication isn't for everyone."	2	March 3, 2011	28	129
38,626	Liletta	birth control	"Had Liletta inserted mid November 2016. The doctor did her best to make me comfortable and walk me thru the process. First, came the cold clamps that open your cervix. Then, the doctor inserted something to measure my cervix to make sure the device would fit properly. This was a pinching pain coming from deep inside me. After this came insertion. The insertion felt like a combination of pinching, pushing, and pulling all at once. I cramped, badly, after. I had some spotting for 4 days following. I've had a regular period monthly since then. I have been spotting again recently, which has lasted over a week. No pregnancy though, and my acne has stayed about the same as with the pill. Hoping my period stops soon as well. So far I am happy."	8	March 9, 2017	3	134
100,185	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"I've jumped around to many birth control pills through the years - some landed me in the hospital with severe blinding abdominal pain, some made me suicidal, and some made me nauseous. This is the first one that did not do that so I was thrilled. It also bettered my severe cystic hormonal acne to only about a blemish or two a month. However, it absolutely killed every ounce of my sex drive which used to be high and healthy. That's been very frustrating. Otherwise, okay pill."	6	May 14, 2016	6	87
77,240	Lorcaserin	obesity	"I have lost 66 pounds since last July.Since Jenny Craig,Adkins,Lipozene and everything else is a yo yo trap. I am happy to be where I am now based on past failures. Do not lose hope this will change your life for the better. Headache yes, great sleep yes. No lap band, no awful gastric bypass for me."	10	March 25, 2014	97	57
103,481	Loestrin 21 1 / 20	birth control	"I did not have a good experience on Loestrin. Breakouts got worse, had bad mood swings, and breakthrough bleeding. However, I was only on it for a month and a week, so this might not be a fair evaluation. Couldn't stand the side effects though, so had to get off of it."	3	December 23, 2014	5	52
129,980	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"26 years old, no children I have been on the Mirena for 3 months now. I went on it to stop my period as I work away and the facilities at camp are bad. The insertion was extremely painful, I was told to take 2 panadol before to ease the pain. Although extremely painful in my opinion it only lasted maybe 1-2 minutes and was over. Since then I got some mild spotting for about 2 days for which I used a panty liner. I have not experienced any weight gain or skin issues. I have not had my period since and I am very happy with the results. My sister just had hers done at the gyno last week (I went to the GP) and they put her on the gas - she said she didn't feel a thing. GP - $120 Gyno - $500 (Australia)"	10	February 23, 2015	0	147
43,156	Sronyx	birth control	"I've been on Sronyx for 4 weeks now and so far things I've noticed has been increased acne breakouts (not horribly), really bad bloating around my period, and some weight gain (luckily only 3 lbs). Other than that there hasn't been any other side affects."	6	November 10, 2013	0	45
48,643	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I've been on orsynthia since I was 14. I am now almost 19. I am nauseous a lot and cry for no reason. I am very moody all of the time and and have a lot of mood swings. I have an EXTREMELY low sex drive, to the point that I think it will ruin my relationship some day. I am sexually active but I am always safe using condoms so I haven't gotten pregnant. For me, orsynthia has stopped the clotting during my periods but I still will get cramps and my periods will sometimes be very heavy. I never got acne so that hasn't been a problem for me. If I were you I would steer clear of orsynthia and make this your last choice birth control."	4	May 7, 2017	6	129
54,703	Bupropion / naltrexone	weight loss	"Today marks the first day of my 3rd week - 2 in AM, 1 PM. My appetite has yet to be affected by the medication. I still have massive hunger cravings in the afternoons the same as I always have. I am also trying to stick with Weight Watchers and with that prior to this medicine, I lost 6 lbs. I have yet to lose anything in the last 2 weeks. I don't work out right now. The first two days I experienced headaches - as with most new medications. I also take Metformin in the morning for my PCOS. Only slight nausea at certain times in the afternoon before I take my next dose. Other than that, I was on Belviq for 3 weeks before this and same thing, no results. Hopefully after I am on the full dosage, something will start to change."	5	April 13, 2017	3	145
187,792	Capecitabine	breast cancer, metastatic	"I am thankful this drug didn't kill me! After taking this drug for 8 days the side effects started and went from bad to worse...blisters on hands, and hands and feet as well as every fold in my skin turned black and I had severe diahrea, that ended up putting me in the hospital for 6 days. The medicine reacted to my colon and it was wide open, couldn't hold anything down, lost 17 pounds is 7 days, although the weight loss was welcomed, I wouldn't suggest going about it this way. I stuck it out for the full 14 day regime and my doctor believes that with taking the drug for the first cycle hopefully it shrunk some of the tumors which are in my jaw, spine, collar bone and left femur. New treatmen coming after I recover from Xeloda!"	2	May 18, 2016	10	141
30,957	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"NEVER. AGAIN! It hasn't even been a half hour since I injected the 1-day suppository pill (which is freaking HUGE, btw!), and I am in the WORST PAIN! It feels like someone put an unholy mixture of salt, hot sauce, and rubbing alcohol in my vagina!!!"	1	April 7, 2017	5	46
153,399	Doxycycline	acne	"I was a 48 y/o female with nodular acne. My pimples were painful, humiliatuing, embarrassing and just plain ugly. I had used every over the counter treatment there was. Once I was diagnosed with nodular acne (severe acne) my dermatologist prescribed Doxy 150mg. By using coupons, It is affordable. I am 52 now and I continue to use Doxy 50 a day at this time. My thought is A CLEAR FACE IS PRICELESS. No more pockets of puss or inflammation on my face."	10	January 30, 2014	29	83
119,396	Testosterone	hypogonadism, male	"My boyfriend is only 32, but he still needed some help and the Testosterone supplement seems to turn back the clock. Never had a problem with libido or such, but there is a definite increase there. I've noticed some weight loss and muscle gain on him which is sexy. "	10	January 13, 2014	25	50
136,924	Isotretinoin	acne	"This drug did clear up my acne. However, a couple weeks after finishing the 6 month treatment, I fell on an icy sidewalk and broke my leg in 6 places including a tibia spiral fracture. What the dermatologist didn't inform me was this drug can affect your bone density. A year after finishing this drug I'm still recovering from surgery for my leg and will most likely need another surgery. This also cost me my job. As a nurse, I highly discourage anyone to use this medication. The side effects are not worth it since there are so many other options out there for acne."	1	December 30, 2016	19	105
166,112	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I love it. The insertion was not nearly as horrible as I had expected. Of course, it was uncomfortable, but totally bearable and quick. Afterwards, I cramped and bled (lightly) for the rest of the day. I recommend spending the day in bed with a heating pad like I did. For about a week after insertion, I experienced light to moderate cramping but now (a few months later), I experience no cramping and no period. I also haven't had any issue with the IUD strings. My partner hasn't "felt" them at all, which was another concern. Overall, it's great. No more worrying about taking a pill every day and remembering to take my birth control with me on trips, out camping, etc. I haven't had a period at all, and it's long term. I love it"	10	January 22, 2017	13	136
138,229	Zomig-ZMT	migraine	"Zomig ZMT works well for me, so far. 2 years on it after Maxalt seemed to be less effective. I begin vomiting and nothing can help me then, so orally disintegrating tablets or a shot is all I can do. My migraines always seemed to be hormonal, but now that I'm post-menopause, I still get them. Maybe fewer, but just as severe without treatment. Lifetime sufferer with family history (father, his brother, his sister, his mother, his brother's daughter, me, all 3 of my kids). Having these migraine medicines work is like a miracle!"	9	April 27, 2012	5	94
128,233	Phentermine	weight loss	"This is my first time ever trying adipex. Today 2/28/16 was my start day n I took 1 pill around 7:00am n I'm usually not a breakfast person bout I was told to at least eat something so I ate yogurt.....I am 27, 5'3 n my start weight is 247.4, a size 18 or 2x-3x . My startup goal is to at least lose 30lbs. And get down to 14-16. I plan on dieting, trying to eat healthier at least a 1200 calories, and I'm trying the lean shakes I plan on going to the gym/walking the track Mon-Friday. And doing home excercises on weekends....this is my first time ever dieting n trying to lose weight....I am doing this to feel better about myself...I am looking forward to this weight lose journey n with motivation n determination I know I can do it.weighin update Sunday"	10	February 29, 2016	35	145
175,345	Augmentin	sinusitis	"So today I started Augmentin & I’m 18... so after I took it, I felt light headed & very nauseous. Like so nauseous I was burping a lot. I haven’t made a Bowel movement since I’ve taken it so I don’t know for I have diarrhea.? And my stomach just HURTS. Should I stop taking it?"	1	November 13, 2017	5	56
49,415	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I was given this to treat my cystic acne, and severe mood swings due to PMDD. This isn't my first time on birth control, either. Orsythia has been working well, a little too well! My acne vanished, my skin texture changed (for the better), and I no longer lash out at anyone for simply calling my name. However, now that it's been in my system for 5 months, I've developed dependent edema. My legs swell up like balloons, and they're firm to the touch. Anyway, overall, it works great, but with that nasty edema, I've been switched to a lower dosage of another brand. If you need a BC with some UMF!, Orsythia is your best bet. If not, find something weaker."	8	December 23, 2015	7	122
67,578	Plan B	emergency contraception	"Around May 28th (in my fertile window I believe, I track periods.) I had gone to see my boyfriend and we never really use condoms and I just started my birth control mid-cycle, so about 10 days in. I took the pill for 4 days but I wasn't aware that you had to wait at least a week for it to be effective so when I found this out about 8hrs after having unprotected sex (three rounds using the pullout method but precum contains sperm I think.) I bought the EC. My period wasn't for another two weeks and all I did was panic, worry and read these reviews. Since I continued taking my birth control as instructed my period came 3 days late when I started taking the placebo pill. Please be safe and have protected sex.And take the pill within good time"	10	June 18, 2017	3	144
30,319	Klonopin	night terrors	"I had a horrible time with night terrors. I'm 30 years old, and it was embarrassing to say the least. I get the odd night-mare, but NO night terrors! It also helps me to fall asleep faster. I'm on 2 mg a day."	9	March 10, 2010	27	43
7,928	Xanax	anxiety	"Xanax is a miracle for me. I can't live without it. It is not addicting. I never experienced withdrawl symptoms either. I am usually tense, high strung and anxious. Xanax makes me happy, easy going, talkative, calm. It helps me sleep, I can't sleep without it. I take zoloft and seroquel but without xanax nothing seems to work or help me. I love xanax and I take it daily or else I really just can't get through the day. I have anger and a short fuse and bad temper and xanax calms my storms. Xanax is the only thing that works for me and makes me sane and able to face life head on."	10	December 9, 2008	401	114
96,191	Sertraline	depression	"I started taking sertraline last night for severe depression and anxiety. I can honestly say that within 1 hour of taking it I felt a little better (anxiety had gone) and my mood lifted albeit slightly, today I feel slightly nauseous and a little anxious. Just praying that it works on me as it has on others I've read on here. Tried pretty much everything else so we'll see, first signs are good."	9	September 8, 2011	5	73
184,112	Hydroxyzine	anxiety	"I've been on this medicine for 2 years now and it continues to work well against anxiety and panic attacks. I take a 25 mg pill per day. At first, I experienced slight drowsiness and wanted to sleep a lot, but after a few days these side effects went away completely. Skipping a dose won't affect me, but after skipping several doses once I felt nervous, irritated and had trouble sleeping. Overall, it's good and reliable."	10	October 21, 2016	60	76
122,678	Linaclotide	constipation	"I am on methadone maintenance. I have been on it for years. It causes serious constipation for me. I had to manually pull it out! pain, bloating, you name it. My Dr gave me samples of Linzess. I took it at 2pm, and just took a seriously satisfying poop . Miracle drug. No side effects, yet. I strongly recommend for anyone chronically constipated."	10	July 3, 2015	33	63
200,048	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"I am on day 10 of taking Chantix. It has slowly made cigarettes taste awful. I feel like my mouth tastes like an ashtray. Tomorrow is my quit day and I feel like I will do just fine as long as I keep taking the Chantix. The side effects for so far, have included; 1. Weird dreams the first week or so. (some examples: I stabbed someone & then the mafia chased me, I made out with a coworker, and I shot a man who was raping my friend.) 2. Slight nausea (note; I can't eat much in the morning, after eating more later I tend to feel better.) 3. Everything seems to smell like b.o."	10	December 19, 2015	39	116
181,247	Prozac	depression	"I took my self to the hospital because my life was (and still is) falling apart. But after I took Prozac, I started the feel a bit better. But just as someone here mentioned, after I took it my mind felt empty, for example, since before I went to the hospital, thoughts of self hatred, self loathing and plenty of suicidal thoughts took up 90% of my brain each day. but since they were gone due to the medicine, my brain was unsure how to react. The worst thing in the world could have happened to me and I wouldn't do anything just smile. But it felt weird. But I did feel a strange sense of optimism while on the drug. I'm NEVER optimistic, always pessimistic. I stopped months ago. I think I'm going to the hospital soon anyway.. I feel it."	6	August 24, 2016	24	142
101,326	Aubra	birth control	"I started aubra back in July so I would be less anxious about pregnancy.The first month or two I was on it, I had headaches and nausea, as well as random bleeding. As soon as that ceased, I immediately began packing on pounds, and became very depressed and had no desire for intimacy with my boyfriend. This all has negatively affected my relationship. Its so bad that my boyfriend offered to go back to condoms which neither of us love. Unfortunately, aubra is not good for my body and mental health, for some people it is likely great, but not for me. Only good parts were zero cramps, lighter periods and zero acne, and no babies."	3	December 4, 2016	0	116
111,523	Cipro	urinary tract infection	"I have had a uti for about 2 weeks now.. The first week I was prescribed 100mg twice a day of macrobid which did absolutely nothing to my uti. I went in for a physical days after finishing macrobid and was told I still had a uti so I was put on 500 mg of cipro twice a day. Ever since getting on cipro I have had pain everywhere in my body. I now have pain in my leg and behind my knee, I have horrible pain on my right side of my shoulder and neck & I also have a sore feeling all over my chest area.. On top of that I feel as if something on my face is swollen? It does not appear swollen but I fell my tongue is a bit bigger and so are other parts of my face.. This is torture.. I can not wait to get off of this stuf.."	2	May 18, 2016	21	157
45,655	Fluoxetine	premenstrual dysphoric disorde	"I have been on Fluoxetine (Generic for Sarafem) for exactly 2 years. This medication changed my life. I was hesitant to take it (or any medication like it) because I thought I was going to feel numb to my feelings/emotions and be a completely different person. I have been suffering from depression & PPMD for as long as I can remember. My doctor never picked up on it and I never realized how much it was affecting my life. I was moody, irritable, had no patience. I would cry for no reason, have panic attacks for no reason. I would wake up in the morning with that empty/dreadful feeling. Everyday was a struggle. Some days were much worse than others. I feel SO much better now. I really wish I started taking this sooner."	10	October 29, 2013	113	134
159,643	Hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril	high blood pressure	"Was on Toprol for a long time and was having to constantly increase the dosage. My doctor switched me to this and I immediately noted a great balance of blood pressure. Went from 145/98 to 127/78 (ish). Only side effects I have noted are ones that are easily cured with water intake. I get the cough and am lethargic and dizzy when working in the yard (I live in Texas so it's a billion degrees outside). Both of these however are mitigated with increased water intake. I drink flavored water throughout the day and these side effects have subsided. Very happy with this medicine."	9	August 20, 2011	74	104
129,967	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"The pill does a great job of preventing pregnancy just like plan b will. I have taken this pill several times before but this time wow. This pill does a good job at mimicking pregnancy symptoms, but I am glad to say I am not pregnant. Had intercourse on January 6 but took the pill just in case of pre-ejaculate. My period was due Jan 22 but spotted earlier on Jan 15-18 brownish and then pink. I had real bad breast tenderness, dizziness, nausea, hot flashes, high blood pressure, headaches, back ache, prominent veins on boobs and all over body, muscle spams, cramps but no period, slight fever. It is now March 13 and yet no period, the pill threw my cycle off real bad."	8	March 13, 2015	8	125
77,314	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"Started 2/1. Today is 2/11 and I am down 7 lbs. Headaches first 48 hours plus some clumsiness. Still hungry but easy to ignore with no cravings. Portion sizes greatly reduced. It's like a door shuts when I've had enough. Absolutely no craving for alcohol. Split a beer with my husband at dinner and couldn't finish it! I can't believe in 10 days I've become that person who grabs an apple on my way out instead of a bag of chips. And I can't finish the apple either!"	9	February 11, 2014	82	88
37,560	Vyvanse	adhd	"I'm 29 and was just given Vyvanse for ADD. Always knew I had it, but was to embarrassed to actually do anything about it. After taking this medication for the last week, it was really a huge mistake to wait. It has fixed my memory, my focus, my social anxiety, can go places and don't want to leave right away. I am sure things can still turn but it has been the best week of my life that I can remember. If I can get past the side effects, dry mouth, stomach pain, little trouble sleeping (all worth it for me) I'll be good. Now I just hope it can fix my spelling soon."	8	October 2, 2010	22	114
167,726	Eletriptan	migraine	"I have really severe migraines about 4-5 times per week. My doctor suggested Relpax! I tried it, and it took my migraine away within 20 minutes. The best medication I have tried by far. I take 20mg pills. I decided to use that dosage because I can get more pills for my money. I would say the downsides to Relpax are the blurred vision and upset stomach. I generally try to drink a lot of fluids and eat a small snack when I take it. This seems to help settle the upset stomach quicker. This medication is extremely expensive."	10	June 17, 2010	14	99
204,489	BuSpar	anxiety	"Buspar changed my life, no kidding. I have been on Prozac so long, but once Buspar was added my personality came to life. Not that I don't sometimes worry, but it is sooo much better to manage with the Buspar. I am not any kind of spokesperson. I have a friend who it didn't work for, but for me, it has changed my life."	10	February 22, 2014	202	64
74,594	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I used the pill for three weeks. On the first day of the fourth week I noticed vaginal bleeding similar to spotting. A bit nervous because I haven't had sex during this period and and positive I'm not pregnant."	5	May 28, 2009	2	39
67,331	Omeprazole	gerd	"I have to fight with my insurance company every 9 months, but Omeprazole is a life saver for me. I must take 40 mg everyday or by 10 am the pain is unacceptable. I have used one particular MFG brand for a couple years and just recently my pharmacy sent another brand. I was concerned it wouldn't work either, but a week on it and I am doing great. I am so thankful for omeprazole."	10	November 14, 2009	10	75
175,873	Levaquin	skin or soft tissue infection	"Prescribed this medicine for a skin infection. Side effects that I experienced were: confusion, sensitivity to sun, could feel some old muscle/tendon injuries stiffening, depression and even had some thoughts of suicide. These side effects were very real and tied directly to taking the medicine. I could feel the confusion and depression lift, literally within 2 minutes, when the side effect wore off. The depression would dissipate about 8 hours after taking the 500mg pill. "	1	September 24, 2010	11	76
91,838	Lyrica	ibromyalgia	"Works pretty well for the pain, but having severe side effects (involuntary musclular movement involving jerking of legs and difficulty speaking, urinary retention and inability to urinate, dramatic weight gain of 30 pounds so far)"	6	October 20, 2016	39	35
165,625	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I have taken this pill 2 times , once when I was 16, once when I was 18, both times I freaked out , first time I had all the side effects , second time I had no side effects. Both ended up fine !!"	10	April 24, 2017	6	45
226,866	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I got this inserted 3 years ago, my arm hurt for one day with no bruising, and then I literally forgot about it for the remaining time. No periods ever, and never once pregnant. No weight gain. Most convenient form of birth control ever used, but it may just be the way my body has reacted. Got it reinserted for the next 3 years and got some bruising, but not too bad."	9	December 26, 2014	104	72
53,802	Zipsor	pain	"I have had both knees arthroscopic in the last year and half. I ended up reinjurying one knee and when this happened the other knee begins to swell and hurt because it is compensating for the injury knee. I found out I have Pesanserine bursitis, which is very painful especially going up stairs. I was beginning to shuffle from one room to another. I had two Zipsor left from a sample pack I got from the doctor. I try to hang on to them in case my pain got worse. Since my doctors office had not received any samples I ask if they could call in a prescription. I didn't care about the cost. Zipsor has helped the pain and swelling tremendously in my knees. Since I have arthritis in my knees I know this will be my go to as needed pain reliever."	9	August 30, 2013	28	144
66,657	Toviaz	overactive bladde	"I was on the 4 mg for 8 days when I had started experiencing shortness of breath and hives on both sides of my neck. The medication itself worked but I apparently was allergic to an ingredient."	1	August 13, 2009	23	37
10,456	Spironolactone	acne	"After turning 30, I started getting severe red painful cysts along my jawline, cheeks, and forehead. They would last forever, and would not go down with any topical treatments. I had my androgen levels checked and they were 3x the normal limit. Around this time, I was also having trouble maintaining my weight (5'4" around 120lb), my skin became really oily, and I felt fatigued all the time. I'm very active and eat very healthy so something was going on. I started Spironolactone 25mg - 2 tablets twice daily (three times daily around the time of my cycle), and it's as if I am a new person. The initial breakouts took about 3 months to completely go away, but now I have energy, no weight issues and no acne!"	9	December 28, 2016	31	129
175,595	Augmentin	upper respiratory tract infection	"I was put on Augmentin for my upper respiratory infection and sinus infection that I had at the same time as each other. After taking it for 2 days I was feeling 80% better. People told me to watch out for side effects such as upset stomach and loose stool, I made sure to have a yogurt before each pill I took and never had an issue."	10	August 26, 2013	56	67
13,565	Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine	adhd	"I am a 36 year old African American female graduate student who is currently applying to med school, while working full-time in a hospital pharmacy. I had been on Effexor 150mg daily for several years for depression. Last March (2011), I was diagnosed with ADHD by a LCSW with 30 years of experience in the field. Initially, I was on Concerta 36mg, but switched to the less expensive Adderall XR 20mg daily. I find that my concentration is much better, but I have lost 30 lbs. & have a decreased libido. After taking Adderall XR 20mg for only 3 months, I saw significant improvements in my MCAT score (8th MCAT attempt)! This year, I am will definitely obtain a competitive score & finally secure my spot in med school. THANKS ADDERALL XR!"	10	February 14, 2012	33	132
77,596	Cephalexin	skin or soft tissue infection	"I had recurring boils in one area. They would show up randomly so the dr. was never able to take a culture since they would come to a head and then pop whenever. He put me on a 20 day regimen of Keflex (500) and another ointment antibiotic that he told me to dab into my nose. He said for some odd reason, boils seem to start in the nose. I followed the instructions and had a minor recurrence several months later. I went immediately to see him so he put me back on Keflex. These boils were clustered and leaving scars in the area. They haven't recurred and the scars are gone. Since I caught them starting the 2nd time, they never had a chance to come to a head because I stayed on top of it. I highly recommend it for a skin bacterial infection."	9	February 25, 2014	114	147
203,197	Blisovi 24 Fe	birth control	"I was in Lomedia 24 FE, loved it! Well for some unknown reason you can find it anymore and no one knows why! The Dr knows nothing about it being discontinued, the pharmacy just says "our manufacturer can't get it, but we don't know why". Google has no answers, and I thought google knew on EVERYTHING! They switch my prescription to this Blisovi 24 fe, it sucks! Gained weight, that won't come off but worse than that - I spot ALL the time, I may have two periods a month. I never know what to expect each day! I've been on it for a year now, and have had 2 normal periods. The rest are heavy, last longer than it should, stop one day and then begin again a week later - I HATE IT!!! Bring Lomedia 24 fe back - PLEASE!!!!"	1	August 16, 2017	9	142
81,657	Liraglutide	obesity	"I'm in UK and had to buy this myself, my last hope before considering surgery. I've been taking 0.6mg daily for 5 days and began doing 20 minutes on my exercise bike each morning. I've lost 6lbs already. I'm eating healthy small meals and have no hunger at all. It's amazing. To keep the cost down for me I am going to see how long I can get benefit from 0.6mg. I'm highly motivated and I think this drug is finally telling my brain that I can do this!"	10	June 22, 2017	22	89
170,475	Quetiapine	bipolar disorde	"Seroquel helped my mental status but I couldn't take being tired all the time and the weight gain was ridiculous even with eating healthy and working out six days a week. To get off of it you have to taper so slow. When I dropped from 12.5mg to 0mg I went through terrible withdrawals way worse than stopping opiates. Throwing up, flu symptoms, I lived in bed and was close to wanting to just quit. I was worthless from day three of stopping to day nine. I woke up on day ten feeling back to my old self and so happy to be free of this stuff they call seroquel"	4	August 6, 2015	18	110
223,006	Topamax	migraine prevention	"Topamax saved my life. I am 43 years old and have suffered from migraines since I was 18. I found Topamax this past June. Now it has been 7 months and life without migraines is wonderful. No more fear of when the Big One will hit. The weight loss (20lbs) was nice too. My worst side effect is the stumbling and grasping for words. My kids die laughing. So do I. My husband doesn't understand that part but it's ok. As long as the headaches don't come. I still have small, treatable headaches (part of another problem that I hope soon goes away). Topamax is my hero. Take away my car, my clothes, my house...but don't take away my Topamax."	10	December 29, 2008	96	120
55,758	Effexor	depression	"I've only been on this medication for about 2 weeks. That said, I've slept almost every day since starting it. I know sleepiness is a common side effect but this is excessive. Almost no energy throughout the day. Nonstop yawning. My depression is still there, anxiety has been better. I just feel very drained and apathetic. I'll stick with it for a while longer because I know it will take a while for the full affect to kick in. hoping for good results!"	5	April 19, 2015	24	83
81,483	Liraglutide	obesity	"I started Saxenda in June 2017. I've lost 40 lbs. Since I started. I also combined it with the Ketogenic diet. The first month I felt nauseous and no appetite. It made me dizzy not eating. So, I forced myself to eat high fat low carb foods and man it helped. It's amazing what an avocado a day can do for you. I am now trying to incorporate a regular (portion controlled) diet into my life. It's a lot harder than you think after limiting carbs for a few months. I have about 30 more lbs to lose before my goal weight. I started at 5'6 213lbs. Size 14. I weigh 175 now and a size 10. I'm at that point were I'm fearful it's going to stop working - I hope not but we will see. One more thing... my insurance through work pays 100% for this medication."	9	September 6, 2017	42	149
61,072	Urea	dermatological disorders	"I have used many lotions, creams, etc. in the past to help with intense itching I get from dyshidrotic eczema ...for 10 years and when I finally found this cream I was in heaven. The moment I put this on my feet or hands, the itching goes away and I no longer feel the need to itch! For anyone who has any kind of eczema you know how hard it is to not scratch or itch and this lotion takes away any itching feeling I might have."	10	August 22, 2011	34	87
121,428	Venlafaxine	major depressive disorde	"After a very dark time in my life I dropped my male pride and sought help from my physician and was diagnosed with MDD and GAD. I was prescribed Effexor XR 75mg and being my first experience with anti depressants was very leery. For about two weeks the side effects were more than noticeable, sweating, dizziness, constipation, nausea brain zaps ect. About the same time (2 weeks) the relief set in the side effects began to lift. Everyone is different but Effexor has been a life saver and to say my life has turned around would be a huge understatement. From despair to feeling "normal" and enjoying life maybe for the first time ever. For me the only lasting side effect seems to be dry mouth after nearly a year. Small price to pay."	10	January 25, 2016	13	134
125,189	Dulcolax	constipation	"This is a terrible drug! Yea it works but are you kidding me, I felt like I was going to die. I took this when I woke up around 730am and then 9:35am hits and my stomach starts hurting so bad, then 20 minutes later it really starts hurting.. So bad I start thinking to myself "am I giving birth?", Is this really happening to me? I wanted to die, I really wanted to die. I ran to and from the bathroom from 9:30am to around 12pm. I finally went and it was a lot. The whole time I went through the terrible stomach pains I was praying and having other people pray for me. I urge you to not take this medication there is something seriously wrong with it, ITS NOT WORTH IT. I am serious, please try to take something else. This medication is not good!!"	9	September 25, 2016	17	148
96,141	Sertraline	panic disorde	"I started taking zoloft for panic attacks because xanax alone was not working and let me tell you - zoloft is a miracle. Zoloft feels like an anchor is on my brain keeping me so much more stable. It has even helped tone down my paranoia and hallucinations. Thanks to whoever created zoloft!"	10	October 31, 2011	46	53
32,086	Wellbutrin XL	depression	"was feeling angry and snappy and unhappy. started lexapro, slept a lot and gained weight and started grinding teeth. switched to wellbutrin 150 2xday. crazy headaches for 3 weeks and strange metallic taste in my mouth. then i read that generics are not necessarily the same, and went straight to wellbutrin's manufacturer who has a great program if insurance doesn't cover it -- $50 per month for name brand wellbutrin 300XL, SO WORTH THE $. i lost a bit of weight, could work straight through for hours, felt much more peaceful and happy except for the pre-menstrual 10 days, when i could become a raging lunatic. doc prescribed prozac 20mg for those days only, and almost zero PMS or PMDD since (self-diagnosed PreMenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.)"	8	March 4, 2015	24	125
92,109	Lyrica	ibromyalgia	"I have had fibromylgia now for 20 yrs plus lupus and had 7 tumors removed from my body, heart attack at the age of 40 and about died. I was put on Lyrica 5 years ago and I have my life back. I take 100mg twice a day and now I can enjoy my life again."	10	November 30, 2011	31	56
81,450	Yaz	birth control	"I originally got on the pill to treat acne and went through two other types of birth control pills before changing to Yaz. With both of the other pills I had constant breakthrough bleeding throughout the month. I stopped taking the first pill after a month then tried Seasonale. My doctor told me to stay on it for a while and see if the bleeding went away so I took it for a year, but was still having problems. I was beginning to think I wouldn't be able to take any birth control pills when I decided to try Yaz. Yaz cleared up my acne, stopped my cramps, and made my period much shorter and much lighter. Overall, taking Yaz was a wonderful experience for me. I stopped taking it about two years ago but re-started today and I'm looking forward to the benefits"	10	March 9, 2011	2	144
17,835	Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel	birth control	"I started using the NuvaRing in early December 2013, and I stopped using it after my month trial was up. I had a few side effects: weight gain(with no change in diet), headaches, NO sex drive, and periods that started a week early. I was on the pill for a year and a half with none of these side effects. The NuvaRing just isn't for me."	3	April 21, 2014	14	66
231,587	Trazodone	insomnia	"Apart from a dry nose and a few nosebleeds, I feel great. Within ten minutes after taking it I'm out like a light, and stay out for at least 7 hours. I'd reccommend it to anyone, though of course, all meds work differently for different people."	10	November 18, 2015	41	46
168,684	Vilazodone	anxiety	"I am a man and I started Viibryd primarily to reduce the sexual side effects of other SSRI's. I have tried many different SSRI's over the years for generalized anxiety and until now Zoloft was the best choice for me. I tend to be sensitive to medications and am usually affected by side effects, but at the same time I usually respond well to lower dosages. I personally had severe side effects including vertigo, and watery diarrhea. All the side effects passed after a couple of weeks and increasing the dosage had little effect on me. Currently on 20mg and staying there. My libido has improved significantly and I am very happy with the results. Side effects were brutal, but worth working through them!"	9	February 11, 2016	9	124
114,379	Tacrolimus	atopic dermatitis	"My dermatologist gave me a sample of Protopic for itching eyelids. He did not caution me that it was not for eye use as i later read on the outside of the tube. I applied it one evening to both eyelids. I spent the next 3 hours in misery from burning and itching eyes before I finally fell asleep about midnight. The only way I could get any relief was to wash my eyes with baby shampoo and water.It was terrible."	1	July 31, 2010	52	81

149,827

Mirena

birth control

"I USED to have very, very heavy periods and very painful cramps. It's been 8 months since my last period! They stopped 4 months after Mirena was implanted and I can't express enough how much I love it! I'll admit, I've never been pregnant so it HURT when the doctor put it in, but that pain lasted a minute at most so it was completely worth it. I recommend it to every lady. It is the most effective form of birth control, you don't have to worry about taking a pill every day or getting a shot every 3 months. I'd get it even if I wasn't sexually active. Best of all, I got it for free at Planned Parenthood! If you don't think you can afford it or if your insurance doesn't cover it, get an appointment with Planned Parenthood and see how they can help. It is great."

10

December 8, 2011

2

150

175,148

Relistor

constipation, drug induced

"The first time I took this..it worked within 5 minutes. I continued to take as directed for the next month. Absolutely nothing. Other than severe cramps, sweating, flushed, sick. I have been on and off of this for over 6 months. It has only worked 1 more time in 6 months."

1

June 11, 2016

9

51

83,653

Umeclidinium / vilanterol

copd

"I have used Anora for about a year now have no problems at I also use symbicort twice in the morning and twice at night and no problems. Anoro is very good. I have tried spiriva but it did not work too well I will stick with Anora."

10

October 11, 2017

4

48

54,333

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"I started Contrave 5 days (11/13/2017) ago. I have ZERO side effects... yesterday I went to "all you can eat buffet" and did not look away from food.... I am not sure, if I eat less.... I do not think so. I will keep taking it for a while and we will see. I will give an update in a month or so..."

5

November 18, 2017

1

63

225,464

Bupropion

depression

"I am not a proponent of Big Pharma, and have always had to try to "deal" with my problems on my own. I have a really excellent diet, exercise, don't smoke, eat an organic diet - I'm just saying I really take care of myself. I have had anxiety (with a little bit of depression) all of my life. I was diagnosed with PTSD a few years ago, as I was having severe anxiety about being accepted into nursing school, and if I would be able to handle to stress and constant pressure, and I also have concentration problems. I have been off and on SSRIs, which have been nothing but terrible for me...Paxil, Zoloft, & Prozac, of which made me feel like a zombie. Wellbutrin is GOLD. Not tired, less irritable, not panicky. It has changed my life."

10

October 25, 2014

292

139

70,552

Flomax

benign prostatic hyperplasia

"I have been on Flomax and a catheter for 2 weeks. Had the catheter removed today. Only a few drops come out. Basically retaining all urine. Had to go back on a catheter the same day it was removed. The urologist only does the kind of surgery I want once a month. Looks like I may be on a catheter till March. No pain...just discomfort from catheter. Flomax seems to be causing me problems in the morning. It takes at least an hour or more just to get out of bed. When I rise to sit on the side of the bed my BP is good. But when I stand my BP goes to 9x/6x. I would pass out if I remained standing. I must lay down to regain a decent BP. Flomax plus aspirin are the only drugs I was taking. But I stopped the aspirin 2 days ago. Now only Flomax."

1

February 11, 2017

13

153

117,883

Simponi

rheumatoid arthritis

"Started Simponi in February and so far nothing has changed, still pain, swelling and disease getting worse. I hope you never have a problem with an injection because the people at Jensen who are there to help are clueless."

1

April 15, 2016

15

39

110,387

Nexplanon

birth control

"I haven't had one problem with this. I've had it for a year and half and I had my first period the other day. It was very light and only lasted a couple of days. My sex drive didn't change and I haven't gained any weight on it. I personally like it."

10

January 31, 2016

11

52

132,249

Ativan

anxiety

"This helped me so much. I felt like my heart was beating out of my chest!!!!!!!! I went to hospital they gave it to me and it went away. OMG thank you ativan!"

10

September 7, 2015

67

33

37,669

Vyvanse

adhd

"I have been taking Vyvanse 4mg for a month and my productivity in my work and school have increased measurably. I have taken several different ADHD medicines through a period of several years, and Vyvanse is by far the most effective. It hasn't caused me any of the side effects caused by most ADHD medicines (paranoia, restlessness, agitation, lack of appetite). Of course these are just my experiences, but I would recommend Vyvanse to others."

9

October 29, 2009

18

75

80,782

Diamox

pseudotumor cerebri

"I had swelling around my optic nerves causing vision problems and also had debilitating headaches that got worse with movement and made it impossible to exercise. I lived with it for years unknowingly and got progressively worse. My doctor diagnosed me with Pseudotumor cerebri. I have been taking generic Diamox for 3 weeks and haven't had a single headache. I can take my dogs for a walk now. There are 2 side effects I experience, tingling in my feet which was very bothersome but has lessened and that any beverages with carbonation taste terrible. No sodas, flavored water, beer, wine coolers, champagne. None of it taste normal/good. "

9

July 9, 2010

56

108

213,507

Lonox

diarrhea

"I started to take Lonox once I was diagnosed with IBS. Before I started the pill I was always in the bathroom. Everything I ate made me sick. I was afraid to leave my house, eat out, and just go out in general. When I would get my “attacks” I felt as if I had no control over my body. If I had to go I HAD TO GO. There was no such thing as waiting until I got home. I started to map out public bathrooms that I felt comfortable enough in just in cause I had an emergency on the road and had to go. I’ve felt as if Lonox has given me my life back. I’m able to go out on long trips, eat out, and be me again with out fearing an “emergency”. I was directed to take 2 pills 3 times a day, but it made me constipated and I would cramp pretty bad. What works for me is taking the 2 pills once a day in the morning. I always go to the bathroom within ½ hr of taking the pill, but at least it’s predictable now and I stay regulated. Some days I have to take the pill twice, but never more than that."

10

January 6, 2009

53

211

107,562

Implanon

birth control

"I had Implanon inserted in May 2010 and I have been very happy with it. Before Implanon I had been using Depo Provera for nearly 10 years and loved it--no side effects, very easy, and no periods for the last 10 years or so, however with Depo I was at the point of osteoporosis at the age of 28, so my doctor recommended that I stop Depo. I wanted to find a birth control as similar as possible to the Depo, have no weight gain, and would continue to not have periods. So far everything has been great, and hopefully it will continue to work well."

10

December 8, 2010

7

106

66,750

Seroquel

bipolar disorde

"Seroquel gave me my life back, calms me down and helps me think clearly during the day, and helps me sleep well during the night. Makes your mouth a bit dry and makes you hungry often but definitely worth it."

9

March 15, 2014

80

40

133,825

Restasis

keratoconjunctivitis sicca

"I have little to no effect using restasis for 9 months. At about $900 for a prescription of multidose Restasis I got about 40 days of applications, not the 55 claimed by Allergen. The dropper design is simply awful. The dropper is very difficult to squeeze to release a drop. The liquid is too viscous for a drop. It comes out in an amount that is probably equivalent to 3 applictions. The cost of this is prohibitive; my insurance is paying about $500 per prescription so I am picking up the $400 balance. I will never order the multiuse prescription again and I am doing my best to persuade my ophthalmologist to prescribe a different drug."

1

August 27, 2017

9

116

97,789

Nexplanon

birth control

"I've had this birth control for the full 3 years as of December 2015. My doctor informed me that I would have little to no bleeding. I would bleed from 3 to 6 months at a time. When it was brought to my Dr's attention she advised me to give it time. Yes, it prevented pregnancy, but what they should've said was that you wouldn't be having sex enough to get pregnant. I wouldn't be so terrible if it was light spotting but it was heavy the entire time. (A little tmi) it was suppose to help with my clotting but onlyl gotten worse. I've finally taken my sister's advice to get a new doctor but I will not recommend this form of contraception to anyone. Everyone's experience is different I would strongly do research about all of your options firs."

3

November 9, 2015

5

141

189,073

Olmesartan

high blood pressure

"I have no problems with my vision on Benicar 40MG. I have notice that my bowel movements has signifantly inproved, maybe the blood vessels in that area is benefited. I have lots of energy and no side effects."

10

March 21, 2008

83

38

190,027

Stadol

labor pain

"My On-Call Obgy put me on Stadol because I asked her not to use Demerol. I told her I didn't want to feel drugged while in labor so she choose Stadol. I was so out of it my husband video taped my delivery and my eyes were LITERALLY rolling in the back of my head. As far as taking pain away who could tell - I was out of my mind. Anyone who can take this must be used to strong pain relievers."

1

December 11, 2009

5

83

187,458

Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack

vaginal yeast infection

"I decided at 2:30 a.m. to use the Monistat 3 day cream. Now I'm tossing and turning because I cannot go back to sleep. OMG it burns and my insides are twitching!!! This better be worth it! (I see someone mentioned that means that it's working)"

3

December 10, 2015

3

46

225,522

Bupropion

major depressive disorde

"I wish I would have taken medicines along with counseling maybe 25 yrs ago. It would have helped with my overall success with relationships (thankfully I'm still christian & married with kids) overall accomplishments, education & current employment I started a year ago 50mg Zoloft & 100mg of bupropion I couldn't tolerate the side effects (insomnia, heart racing, more depressed & maybe more) at the time I started a few months after with 12.5mg Zoloft and it completely changed my life for the better after a few days of mild side effects. I continued a month later along with 25mg bupropion after a few days of mild side effects I felt even better! I've eased my way to 25mg Zoloft & 200 mg bupropion & I'm in the middle of mild side effects and I feel better than ever!"

9

July 13, 2014

6

139

124,681

Irbesartan

high blood pressure

"I have been taking Avapro for more years than I care to remember. It did not do the trick in lowering my blood pressure alone so a diuretic was added to the mix. I get so tired I can hardly stand to stay awake. I am so lazy, I don't feel like doing anything and I don't even care. I started researching and found this site, perhaps this tiredness is from Avapro. I will talk to my doctor."

4

May 6, 2010

100

78

192,484

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

acne

"Gosh, I feel sorry for myself - tried everything, except (Ro)-accutane. Many thousands were spent without any success and many years went by just trying to HIDE this bad skin. The irony is that I have acne on my body, and less on my face. Yep, and excessive hair is just the icing of the cake! I have hormonal imbalances, thus knew that nothing topical would help for good. Nevertheless, was afraid to try birth control pills. Anyway, Yaz was invented quite recently. So, girls and women, if you have hormonal problems, Yaz is the best thing around. I can put WHATEVER on my skin now (like night creme), and my skin is perfect. No clogged pores, no inflammation, nothing. I can go outside without skin makeup, which was an impossible thing just two years ago."

9

July 21, 2013

45

136

113,637

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine

headache

"I was getting cluster headaches for about 3 weeks. Went to ER and they gave me a shot of Stadol, but that didn't even take my headache away. Got Fioricet prescription filled next day (today). Haven't had a headache all day."

10

September 15, 2009

22

41

106,482

Implanon

birth control

"I had the depo injection for 8 years and my doctor made me stop it even though I had not been sent for a bone scan!! He gave me a choice of other birth controls as I have three beautiful kids I needed something as effective as the depo which 100% agreed with me no periods, no weight gain it was great. So I went for the bar in my arm as doctor told me same hormones as the depo (ya right) 6 months I have this in my arm and have gained 2 stone, feel crap about myself terrible outbreaks of acne (never even had spots as a teenager) and feeling low and depressed and periods every two weeks!!! Mine is coming out next week never again I'm.going back on the depo I'll drink plenty of milk for the bones lol"

10

August 27, 2016

2

142

48,465

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I was on Marlissa for 6 months . I originally started taking it because I had very heavy periods and I also became sexually active. Overall, it did its job. My periods became super light and it did protect me against pregnancy. However the side effects were terrible. I was sick to my stomach for the first couple days of a new pack every month, my cramps got worse instead of better, my mood would constantly change, and there would be random months where my face would totally break out. I just changed to Apri and so far it's been better."

3

October 16, 2017

2

101

26,377

Sprintec

birth control

"I was on Sprintec for over 2 years, and I was satisfied with it. I changed over from Yaz after I started having breakthrough bleeding on a regular basis. It stopped the breakthrough bleeding, plus my periods were only about 3-4 days long, with the heavier days being very mild. No cramping. My face would break out a little with my cycle, but it was manageable. I did have some mood fluctuations as well with my cycle. Of note, when I went to have an IUD placed due to the inability to take my pill on time every day, we did find incidentally during the routine ultrasound to place the IUD that I had a large ovarian cyst. Estrogen is supposed to suppress these cysts, so this might be of interest to someone looking at Sprintec to help with cysts."

8

August 21, 2015

4

140

182,324

Mirena

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I am 28 years old and have no children. I got the Mirena inserted 2 months ago (very painful) and have been bleeding non-stop since. Some days are fairly light while others are heavier. I have yet to go a day without wearing a liner or tampon. It is extremely frustrating and has disrupted my sex life. Luckily, I am in a committed relationship of just over 2 years with an understanding man. However, I am seriously considering getting Mirena removed. My most recent vacation to Hawaii was pretty uncomfortable and I have another vacation in another tropical area coming up next month. Having to constantly worry with this is stressful. "

3

October 22, 2010

41

112

229,151

Tadalafil

benign prostatic hyperplasia

"I had to go often and sometimes barely made it to the bathroom. My doctor prescribed Flomax and it was partially effective but I almost passed out if I got up quickly. After a couple of months I went back to my doctor and she changed me to Cialis. It is almost totally effective and no side effects."

10

June 16, 2013

96

58

222,865

Topamax

seizure prevention

"Confusion, forget, tingling, lights in the corner of eye shining, drops of water dripping on head at times, but the weight loss was good, but its not worth it for me. "

2

November 15, 2012

30

32

188,299

ParaGard

birth control

"I had Paraguard inserted approximately ten months ago. I had been on the birth control pill for ten years or so, but was unable to continue taking hormonal birth control due to issues with migraine headaches and the potential for stroke. This left me with Paraguard as the ONLY birth control option for me. Insertion took only a few minutes but was intense. I have never had painful cramping or heavy periods, and the insertion cramps felt like they could have been real contractions. This pain lasted about a day and returned in time for my next period. I have never felt pain like this before. I am almost a year into having this IUD, and the pain is only just NOW getting slightly better. Still require heavy duty pain medication to get through it"

6

August 27, 2017

1

135

207,310

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"I read all sorts of horror stories and I was terrified of this medicine and what to expect. 1) the taste didn't bother me WHATSOEVER. I've had cough syrup that tasted so much worse. It tastes like salty cherries, and I had no problems drinking it. It was almost pleasant. I chilled it prior to drinking and drank it like a beverage (mixed with water). 2) I experienced no nausea, no headaches, no cramping, none of the horrible side effects I read about. Just a faucet butt about 15 minutes after I drank the dose that lasted intermittently for an hour. Really not that bad. The anxiety was so much worse and really, there was nothing to stress about."

10

July 10, 2017

21

119

205,220

Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine

migraine

"I'm a 44 yr old female who rarely got headaches except for occasional sinus headache. But for over a year now, something in my body has changed- with persistent pain on top and back of head with vertigo and tinnitus. I'm not a pill popper and avoid even OTC drugs as much as possible. However, these horrible migraines have had me reaching for Advil in all forms, Tylenol and Exedrine. Exedrine Migraine has been the ONLY pill that works. I take just one. I feel the tightness and wrenching/throbbing disapate within 15 mins. For me- the benefits last into the next day!!! Just one pill! I will feel a slight pang of pain every couple hours, for a few seconds, but 95% of the pain is gone. (I'm working on the vertigo/tinnitus)"

9

November 16, 2016

6

132

16,187

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I got the pill from my family doctor as a sample pack. He said i should try it since i have been having acne problems since i gave birth. First month was fine, on my 2nd pack a week after my period I started bleeding again. I was just on the 4th pill on the first row. The blood was browny in color not the usual red. I am also having hip pains , really bad ones, back pains and breathing problems. At one point I felt like i was having a heart attack. Not sure if it was related to the pill but I didn't have this before. I decided to stop the pill let my extra period finish and I would go back to my old pill."

5

April 1, 2016

5

129

227,202

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I recently got my Nexplanon implant removed after three years- I got mine inserted on Decemeber 12th, 2010. I did not experience any bleeding after it was inserted, nor did I have a period for the whole duration of it being in my arm; I'm still waiting for one to arrive a month after it being removed. I also did not experience any weight gain, in fact, my breasts decreased in size (unfortunately for a AA cup). It is great protection- however, I am concerned on how my period will be and when it will come now that I have had it removed (it's been a month today)."

10

January 24, 2014

10

108

225,681

Bupropion

depression

"After a couple of years of trying to cope on my own with PTSD, the symptoms became overwhelming, so I sought help. How glad I am that I did. Wellbutrin has been amazing for me. For some lucky people, it takes effect very quickly, and that was the case for me: within three days, my profound sadness and paralyzing pervasive sense of despair was gone, replaced by a cheerful, calm outlook. I was stunned by the radical change! Suddenly, I had energy, was able to again face daily challenges, and once again look forward each night to the next day. I haven't felt like this in years! The old me is back! Side effects - nightmares & tremor in arms - were minimal & only during 1st week."

10

November 21, 2012

77

128

191,682

Lisdexamfetamine

adhd

"I am 21 yrs old and work and am a full time nursing student. This medication has affected my personality. I am usually a bright bubbly person and don't take anything too personal. After a week of this medicine (40 mg) I noticed I'm snapping at people over absolutely nothing. I feel like I've become bipolar, one moment I'll be beyond happy and focused, the next irritated, then angry. Then crying over nothing. I've become mouthy to my instructors and don't like long conversations anymore. People seem to irritate me and there's only a few that I can stand being around for a long period of time. I've already made mean remarks to some of my fellow students, which isn't me at ALL. Maybe this medication isn't for everyone."

2

March 3, 2011

28

129

38,626

Liletta

birth control

"Had Liletta inserted mid November 2016. The doctor did her best to make me comfortable and walk me thru the process. First, came the cold clamps that open your cervix. Then, the doctor inserted something to measure my cervix to make sure the device would fit properly. This was a pinching pain coming from deep inside me. After this came insertion. The insertion felt like a combination of pinching, pushing, and pulling all at once. I cramped, badly, after. I had some spotting for 4 days following. I've had a regular period monthly since then. I have been spotting again recently, which has lasted over a week. No pregnancy though, and my acne has stayed about the same as with the pill. Hoping my period stops soon as well. So far I am happy."

8

March 9, 2017

3

134

100,185

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I've jumped around to many birth control pills through the years - some landed me in the hospital with severe blinding abdominal pain, some made me suicidal, and some made me nauseous. This is the first one that did not do that so I was thrilled. It also bettered my severe cystic hormonal acne to only about a blemish or two a month. However, it absolutely killed every ounce of my sex drive which used to be high and healthy. That's been very frustrating. Otherwise, okay pill."

6

May 14, 2016

6

87

77,240

Lorcaserin

obesity

"I have lost 66 pounds since last July.Since Jenny Craig,Adkins,Lipozene and everything else is a yo yo trap. I am happy to be where I am now based on past failures. Do not lose hope this will change your life for the better. Headache yes, great sleep yes. No lap band, no awful gastric bypass for me."

10

March 25, 2014

97

57

103,481

Loestrin 21 1 / 20

birth control

"I did not have a good experience on Loestrin. Breakouts got worse, had bad mood swings, and breakthrough bleeding. However, I was only on it for a month and a week, so this might not be a fair evaluation. Couldn't stand the side effects though, so had to get off of it."

3

December 23, 2014

5

52

129,980

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"26 years old, no children I have been on the Mirena for 3 months now. I went on it to stop my period as I work away and the facilities at camp are bad. The insertion was extremely painful, I was told to take 2 panadol before to ease the pain. Although extremely painful in my opinion it only lasted maybe 1-2 minutes and was over. Since then I got some mild spotting for about 2 days for which I used a panty liner. I have not experienced any weight gain or skin issues. I have not had my period since and I am very happy with the results. My sister just had hers done at the gyno last week (I went to the GP) and they put her on the gas - she said she didn't feel a thing. GP - $120 Gyno - $500 (Australia)"

10

February 23, 2015

0

147

43,156

Sronyx

birth control

"I've been on Sronyx for 4 weeks now and so far things I've noticed has been increased acne breakouts (not horribly), really bad bloating around my period, and some weight gain (luckily only 3 lbs). Other than that there hasn't been any other side affects."

6

November 10, 2013

0

45

48,643

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've been on orsynthia since I was 14. I am now almost 19. I am nauseous a lot and cry for no reason. I am very moody all of the time and and have a lot of mood swings. I have an EXTREMELY low sex drive, to the point that I think it will ruin my relationship some day. I am sexually active but I am always safe using condoms so I haven't gotten pregnant. For me, orsynthia has stopped the clotting during my periods but I still will get cramps and my periods will sometimes be very heavy. I never got acne so that hasn't been a problem for me. If I were you I would steer clear of orsynthia and make this your last choice birth control."

4

May 7, 2017

6

129

54,703

Bupropion / naltrexone

weight loss

"Today marks the first day of my 3rd week - 2 in AM, 1 PM. My appetite has yet to be affected by the medication. I still have massive hunger cravings in the afternoons the same as I always have. I am also trying to stick with Weight Watchers and with that prior to this medicine, I lost 6 lbs. I have yet to lose anything in the last 2 weeks. I don't work out right now. The first two days I experienced headaches - as with most new medications. I also take Metformin in the morning for my PCOS. Only slight nausea at certain times in the afternoon before I take my next dose. Other than that, I was on Belviq for 3 weeks before this and same thing, no results. Hopefully after I am on the full dosage, something will start to change."

5

April 13, 2017

3

145

187,792

Capecitabine

breast cancer, metastatic

"I am thankful this drug didn't kill me! After taking this drug for 8 days the side effects started and went from bad to worse...blisters on hands, and hands and feet as well as every fold in my skin turned black and I had severe diahrea, that ended up putting me in the hospital for 6 days. The medicine reacted to my colon and it was wide open, couldn't hold anything down, lost 17 pounds is 7 days, although the weight loss was welcomed, I wouldn't suggest going about it this way. I stuck it out for the full 14 day regime and my doctor believes that with taking the drug for the first cycle hopefully it shrunk some of the tumors which are in my jaw, spine, collar bone and left femur. New treatmen coming after I recover from Xeloda!"

2

May 18, 2016

10

141

30,957

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"NEVER. AGAIN! It hasn't even been a half hour since I injected the 1-day suppository pill (which is freaking HUGE, btw!), and I am in the WORST PAIN! It feels like someone put an unholy mixture of salt, hot sauce, and rubbing alcohol in my vagina!!!"

1

April 7, 2017

5

46

153,399

Doxycycline

acne

"I was a 48 y/o female with nodular acne. My pimples were painful, humiliatuing, embarrassing and just plain ugly. I had used every over the counter treatment there was. Once I was diagnosed with nodular acne (severe acne) my dermatologist prescribed Doxy 150mg. By using coupons, It is affordable. I am 52 now and I continue to use Doxy 50 a day at this time. My thought is A CLEAR FACE IS PRICELESS. No more pockets of puss or inflammation on my face."

10

January 30, 2014

29

83

119,396

Testosterone

hypogonadism, male

"My boyfriend is only 32, but he still needed some help and the Testosterone supplement seems to turn back the clock. Never had a problem with libido or such, but there is a definite increase there. I've noticed some weight loss and muscle gain on him which is sexy. "

10

January 13, 2014

25

50

136,924

Isotretinoin

acne

"This drug did clear up my acne. However, a couple weeks after finishing the 6 month treatment, I fell on an icy sidewalk and broke my leg in 6 places including a tibia spiral fracture. What the dermatologist didn't inform me was this drug can affect your bone density. A year after finishing this drug I'm still recovering from surgery for my leg and will most likely need another surgery. This also cost me my job. As a nurse, I highly discourage anyone to use this medication. The side effects are not worth it since there are so many other options out there for acne."

1

December 30, 2016

19

105

166,112

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I love it. The insertion was not nearly as horrible as I had expected. Of course, it was uncomfortable, but totally bearable and quick. Afterwards, I cramped and bled (lightly) for the rest of the day. I recommend spending the day in bed with a heating pad like I did. For about a week after insertion, I experienced light to moderate cramping but now (a few months later), I experience no cramping and no period. I also haven't had any issue with the IUD strings. My partner hasn't "felt" them at all, which was another concern. Overall, it's great. No more worrying about taking a pill every day and remembering to take my birth control with me on trips, out camping, etc. I haven't had a period at all, and it's long term. I love it"

10

January 22, 2017

13

136

138,229

Zomig-ZMT

migraine

"Zomig ZMT works well for me, so far. 2 years on it after Maxalt seemed to be less effective. I begin vomiting and nothing can help me then, so orally disintegrating tablets or a shot is all I can do. My migraines always seemed to be hormonal, but now that I'm post-menopause, I still get them. Maybe fewer, but just as severe without treatment. Lifetime sufferer with family history (father, his brother, his sister, his mother, his brother's daughter, me, all 3 of my kids). Having these migraine medicines work is like a miracle!"

9

April 27, 2012

5

94

128,233

Phentermine

weight loss

"This is my first time ever trying adipex. Today 2/28/16 was my start day n I took 1 pill around 7:00am n I'm usually not a breakfast person bout I was told to at least eat something so I ate yogurt.....I am 27, 5'3 n my start weight is 247.4, a size 18 or 2x-3x . My startup goal is to at least lose 30lbs. And get down to 14-16. I plan on dieting, trying to eat healthier at least a 1200 calories, and I'm trying the lean shakes I plan on going to the gym/walking the track Mon-Friday. And doing home excercises on weekends....this is my first time ever dieting n trying to lose weight....I am doing this to feel better about myself...I am looking forward to this weight lose journey n with motivation n determination I know I can do it.weighin update Sunday"

10

February 29, 2016

35

145

175,345

Augmentin

sinusitis

"So today I started Augmentin & I’m 18... so after I took it, I felt light headed & very nauseous. Like so nauseous I was burping a lot. I haven’t made a Bowel movement since I’ve taken it so I don’t know for I have diarrhea.? And my stomach just HURTS. Should I stop taking it?"

1

November 13, 2017

5

56

49,415

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I was given this to treat my cystic acne, and severe mood swings due to PMDD. This isn't my first time on birth control, either. Orsythia has been working well, a little too well! My acne vanished, my skin texture changed (for the better), and I no longer lash out at anyone for simply calling my name. However, now that it's been in my system for 5 months, I've developed dependent edema. My legs swell up like balloons, and they're firm to the touch. Anyway, overall, it works great, but with that nasty edema, I've been switched to a lower dosage of another brand. If you need a BC with some UMF!, Orsythia is your best bet. If not, find something weaker."

8

December 23, 2015

7

122

67,578

Plan B

emergency contraception

"Around May 28th (in my fertile window I believe, I track periods.) I had gone to see my boyfriend and we never really use condoms and I just started my birth control mid-cycle, so about 10 days in. I took the pill for 4 days but I wasn't aware that you had to wait at least a week for it to be effective so when I found this out about 8hrs after having unprotected sex (three rounds using the pullout method but precum contains sperm I think.) I bought the EC. My period wasn't for another two weeks and all I did was panic, worry and read these reviews. Since I continued taking my birth control as instructed my period came 3 days late when I started taking the placebo pill. Please be safe and have protected sex.And take the pill within good time"

10

June 18, 2017

3

144

30,319

Klonopin

night terrors

"I had a horrible time with night terrors. I'm 30 years old, and it was embarrassing to say the least. I get the odd night-mare, but NO night terrors! It also helps me to fall asleep faster. I'm on 2 mg a day."

9

March 10, 2010

27

43

7,928

Xanax

anxiety

"Xanax is a miracle for me. I can't live without it. It is not addicting. I never experienced withdrawl symptoms either. I am usually tense, high strung and anxious. Xanax makes me happy, easy going, talkative, calm. It helps me sleep, I can't sleep without it. I take zoloft and seroquel but without xanax nothing seems to work or help me. I love xanax and I take it daily or else I really just can't get through the day. I have anger and a short fuse and bad temper and xanax calms my storms. Xanax is the only thing that works for me and makes me sane and able to face life head on."

10

December 9, 2008

401

114

96,191

Sertraline

depression

"I started taking sertraline last night for severe depression and anxiety. I can honestly say that within 1 hour of taking it I felt a little better (anxiety had gone) and my mood lifted albeit slightly, today I feel slightly nauseous and a little anxious. Just praying that it works on me as it has on others I've read on here. Tried pretty much everything else so we'll see, first signs are good."

9

September 8, 2011

5

73

184,112

Hydroxyzine

anxiety

"I've been on this medicine for 2 years now and it continues to work well against anxiety and panic attacks. I take a 25 mg pill per day. At first, I experienced slight drowsiness and wanted to sleep a lot, but after a few days these side effects went away completely. Skipping a dose won't affect me, but after skipping several doses once I felt nervous, irritated and had trouble sleeping. Overall, it's good and reliable."

10

October 21, 2016

60

76

122,678

Linaclotide

constipation

"I am on methadone maintenance. I have been on it for years. It causes serious constipation for me. I had to manually pull it out! pain, bloating, you name it. My Dr gave me samples of Linzess. I took it at 2pm, and just took a seriously satisfying poop . Miracle drug. No side effects, yet. I strongly recommend for anyone chronically constipated."

10

July 3, 2015

33

63

200,048

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"I am on day 10 of taking Chantix. It has slowly made cigarettes taste awful. I feel like my mouth tastes like an ashtray. Tomorrow is my quit day and I feel like I will do just fine as long as I keep taking the Chantix. The side effects for so far, have included; 1. Weird dreams the first week or so. (some examples: I stabbed someone & then the mafia chased me, I made out with a coworker, and I shot a man who was raping my friend.) 2. Slight nausea (note; I can't eat much in the morning, after eating more later I tend to feel better.) 3. Everything seems to smell like b.o."

10

December 19, 2015

39

116

181,247

Prozac

depression

"I took my self to the hospital because my life was (and still is) falling apart. But after I took Prozac, I started the feel a bit better. But just as someone here mentioned, after I took it my mind felt empty, for example, since before I went to the hospital, thoughts of self hatred, self loathing and plenty of suicidal thoughts took up 90% of my brain each day. but since they were gone due to the medicine, my brain was unsure how to react. The worst thing in the world could have happened to me and I wouldn't do anything just smile. But it felt weird. But I did feel a strange sense of optimism while on the drug. I'm NEVER optimistic, always pessimistic. I stopped months ago. I think I'm going to the hospital soon anyway.. I feel it."

6

August 24, 2016

24

142

101,326

Aubra

birth control

"I started aubra back in July so I would be less anxious about pregnancy.The first month or two I was on it, I had headaches and nausea, as well as random bleeding. As soon as that ceased, I immediately began packing on pounds, and became very depressed and had no desire for intimacy with my boyfriend. This all has negatively affected my relationship. Its so bad that my boyfriend offered to go back to condoms which neither of us love. Unfortunately, aubra is not good for my body and mental health, for some people it is likely great, but not for me. Only good parts were zero cramps, lighter periods and zero acne, and no babies."

3

December 4, 2016

0

116

111,523

Cipro

urinary tract infection

"I have had a uti for about 2 weeks now.. The first week I was prescribed 100mg twice a day of macrobid which did absolutely nothing to my uti. I went in for a physical days after finishing macrobid and was told I still had a uti so I was put on 500 mg of cipro twice a day. Ever since getting on cipro I have had pain everywhere in my body. I now have pain in my leg and behind my knee, I have horrible pain on my right side of my shoulder and neck & I also have a sore feeling all over my chest area.. On top of that I feel as if something on my face is swollen? It does not appear swollen but I fell my tongue is a bit bigger and so are other parts of my face.. This is torture.. I can not wait to get off of this stuf.."

2

May 18, 2016

21

157

45,655

Fluoxetine

premenstrual dysphoric disorde

"I have been on Fluoxetine (Generic for Sarafem) for exactly 2 years. This medication changed my life. I was hesitant to take it (or any medication like it) because I thought I was going to feel numb to my feelings/emotions and be a completely different person. I have been suffering from depression & PPMD for as long as I can remember. My doctor never picked up on it and I never realized how much it was affecting my life. I was moody, irritable, had no patience. I would cry for no reason, have panic attacks for no reason. I would wake up in the morning with that empty/dreadful feeling. Everyday was a struggle. Some days were much worse than others. I feel SO much better now. I really wish I started taking this sooner."

10

October 29, 2013

113

134

159,643

Hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril

high blood pressure

"Was on Toprol for a long time and was having to constantly increase the dosage. My doctor switched me to this and I immediately noted a great balance of blood pressure. Went from 145/98 to 127/78 (ish). Only side effects I have noted are ones that are easily cured with water intake. I get the cough and am lethargic and dizzy when working in the yard (I live in Texas so it's a billion degrees outside). Both of these however are mitigated with increased water intake. I drink flavored water throughout the day and these side effects have subsided. Very happy with this medicine."

9

August 20, 2011

74

104

129,967

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"The pill does a great job of preventing pregnancy just like plan b will. I have taken this pill several times before but this time wow. This pill does a good job at mimicking pregnancy symptoms, but I am glad to say I am not pregnant. Had intercourse on January 6 but took the pill just in case of pre-ejaculate. My period was due Jan 22 but spotted earlier on Jan 15-18 brownish and then pink. I had real bad breast tenderness, dizziness, nausea, hot flashes, high blood pressure, headaches, back ache, prominent veins on boobs and all over body, muscle spams, cramps but no period, slight fever. It is now March 13 and yet no period, the pill threw my cycle off real bad."

8

March 13, 2015

8

125

77,314

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"Started 2/1. Today is 2/11 and I am down 7 lbs. Headaches first 48 hours plus some clumsiness. Still hungry but easy to ignore with no cravings. Portion sizes greatly reduced. It's like a door shuts when I've had enough. Absolutely no craving for alcohol. Split a beer with my husband at dinner and couldn't finish it! I can't believe in 10 days I've become that person who grabs an apple on my way out instead of a bag of chips. And I can't finish the apple either!"

9

February 11, 2014

82

88

37,560

Vyvanse

adhd

"I'm 29 and was just given Vyvanse for ADD. Always knew I had it, but was to embarrassed to actually do anything about it. After taking this medication for the last week, it was really a huge mistake to wait. It has fixed my memory, my focus, my social anxiety, can go places and don't want to leave right away. I am sure things can still turn but it has been the best week of my life that I can remember. If I can get past the side effects, dry mouth, stomach pain, little trouble sleeping (all worth it for me) I'll be good. Now I just hope it can fix my spelling soon."

8

October 2, 2010

22

114

167,726

Eletriptan

migraine

"I have really severe migraines about 4-5 times per week. My doctor suggested Relpax! I tried it, and it took my migraine away within 20 minutes. The best medication I have tried by far. I take 20mg pills. I decided to use that dosage because I can get more pills for my money. I would say the downsides to Relpax are the blurred vision and upset stomach. I generally try to drink a lot of fluids and eat a small snack when I take it. This seems to help settle the upset stomach quicker. This medication is extremely expensive."

10

June 17, 2010

14

99

204,489

BuSpar

anxiety

"Buspar changed my life, no kidding. I have been on Prozac so long, but once Buspar was added my personality came to life. Not that I don't sometimes worry, but it is sooo much better to manage with the Buspar. I am not any kind of spokesperson. I have a friend who it didn't work for, but for me, it has changed my life."

10

February 22, 2014

202

64

74,594

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I used the pill for three weeks. On the first day of the fourth week I noticed vaginal bleeding similar to spotting. A bit nervous because I haven't had sex during this period and and positive I'm not pregnant."

5

May 28, 2009

2

39

67,331

Omeprazole

gerd

"I have to fight with my insurance company every 9 months, but Omeprazole is a life saver for me. I must take 40 mg everyday or by 10 am the pain is unacceptable. I have used one particular MFG brand for a couple years and just recently my pharmacy sent another brand. I was concerned it wouldn't work either, but a week on it and I am doing great. I am so thankful for omeprazole."

10

November 14, 2009

10

75

175,873

Levaquin

skin or soft tissue infection

"Prescribed this medicine for a skin infection. Side effects that I experienced were: confusion, sensitivity to sun, could feel some old muscle/tendon injuries stiffening, depression and even had some thoughts of suicide. These side effects were very real and tied directly to taking the medicine. I could feel the confusion and depression lift, literally within 2 minutes, when the side effect wore off. The depression would dissipate about 8 hours after taking the 500mg pill. "

1

September 24, 2010

11

76

91,838

Lyrica

ibromyalgia

"Works pretty well for the pain, but having severe side effects (involuntary musclular movement involving jerking of legs and difficulty speaking, urinary retention and inability to urinate, dramatic weight gain of 30 pounds so far)"

6

October 20, 2016

39

35

165,625

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I have taken this pill 2 times , once when I was 16, once when I was 18, both times I freaked out , first time I had all the side effects , second time I had no side effects. Both ended up fine !!"

10

April 24, 2017

6

45

226,866

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got this inserted 3 years ago, my arm hurt for one day with no bruising, and then I literally forgot about it for the remaining time. No periods ever, and never once pregnant. No weight gain. Most convenient form of birth control ever used, but it may just be the way my body has reacted. Got it reinserted for the next 3 years and got some bruising, but not too bad."

9

December 26, 2014

104

72

53,802

Zipsor

pain

"I have had both knees arthroscopic in the last year and half. I ended up reinjurying one knee and when this happened the other knee begins to swell and hurt because it is compensating for the injury knee. I found out I have Pesanserine bursitis, which is very painful especially going up stairs. I was beginning to shuffle from one room to another. I had two Zipsor left from a sample pack I got from the doctor. I try to hang on to them in case my pain got worse. Since my doctors office had not received any samples I ask if they could call in a prescription. I didn't care about the cost. Zipsor has helped the pain and swelling tremendously in my knees. Since I have arthritis in my knees I know this will be my go to as needed pain reliever."

9

August 30, 2013

28

144

66,657

Toviaz

overactive bladde

"I was on the 4 mg for 8 days when I had started experiencing shortness of breath and hives on both sides of my neck. The medication itself worked but I apparently was allergic to an ingredient."

1

August 13, 2009

23

37

10,456

Spironolactone

acne

"After turning 30, I started getting severe red painful cysts along my jawline, cheeks, and forehead. They would last forever, and would not go down with any topical treatments. I had my androgen levels checked and they were 3x the normal limit. Around this time, I was also having trouble maintaining my weight (5'4" around 120lb), my skin became really oily, and I felt fatigued all the time. I'm very active and eat very healthy so something was going on. I started Spironolactone 25mg - 2 tablets twice daily (three times daily around the time of my cycle), and it's as if I am a new person. The initial breakouts took about 3 months to completely go away, but now I have energy, no weight issues and no acne!"

9

December 28, 2016

31

129

175,595

Augmentin

upper respiratory tract infection

"I was put on Augmentin for my upper respiratory infection and sinus infection that I had at the same time as each other. After taking it for 2 days I was feeling 80% better. People told me to watch out for side effects such as upset stomach and loose stool, I made sure to have a yogurt before each pill I took and never had an issue."

10

August 26, 2013

56

67

13,565

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

adhd

"I am a 36 year old African American female graduate student who is currently applying to med school, while working full-time in a hospital pharmacy. I had been on Effexor 150mg daily for several years for depression. Last March (2011), I was diagnosed with ADHD by a LCSW with 30 years of experience in the field. Initially, I was on Concerta 36mg, but switched to the less expensive Adderall XR 20mg daily. I find that my concentration is much better, but I have lost 30 lbs. & have a decreased libido. After taking Adderall XR 20mg for only 3 months, I saw significant improvements in my MCAT score (8th MCAT attempt)! This year, I am will definitely obtain a competitive score & finally secure my spot in med school. THANKS ADDERALL XR!"

10

February 14, 2012

33

132

77,596

Cephalexin

skin or soft tissue infection

"I had recurring boils in one area. They would show up randomly so the dr. was never able to take a culture since they would come to a head and then pop whenever. He put me on a 20 day regimen of Keflex (500) and another ointment antibiotic that he told me to dab into my nose. He said for some odd reason, boils seem to start in the nose. I followed the instructions and had a minor recurrence several months later. I went immediately to see him so he put me back on Keflex. These boils were clustered and leaving scars in the area. They haven't recurred and the scars are gone. Since I caught them starting the 2nd time, they never had a chance to come to a head because I stayed on top of it. I highly recommend it for a skin bacterial infection."

9

February 25, 2014

114

147

203,197

Blisovi 24 Fe

birth control

"I was in Lomedia 24 FE, loved it! Well for some unknown reason you can find it anymore and no one knows why! The Dr knows nothing about it being discontinued, the pharmacy just says "our manufacturer can't get it, but we don't know why". Google has no answers, and I thought google knew on EVERYTHING! They switch my prescription to this Blisovi 24 fe, it sucks! Gained weight, that won't come off but worse than that - I spot ALL the time, I may have two periods a month. I never know what to expect each day! I've been on it for a year now, and have had 2 normal periods. The rest are heavy, last longer than it should, stop one day and then begin again a week later - I HATE IT!!! Bring Lomedia 24 fe back - PLEASE!!!!"

1

August 16, 2017

9

142

81,657

Liraglutide

obesity

"I'm in UK and had to buy this myself, my last hope before considering surgery. I've been taking 0.6mg daily for 5 days and began doing 20 minutes on my exercise bike each morning. I've lost 6lbs already. I'm eating healthy small meals and have no hunger at all. It's amazing. To keep the cost down for me I am going to see how long I can get benefit from 0.6mg. I'm highly motivated and I think this drug is finally telling my brain that I can do this!"

10

June 22, 2017

22

89

170,475

Quetiapine

bipolar disorde

"Seroquel helped my mental status but I couldn't take being tired all the time and the weight gain was ridiculous even with eating healthy and working out six days a week. To get off of it you have to taper so slow. When I dropped from 12.5mg to 0mg I went through terrible withdrawals way worse than stopping opiates. Throwing up, flu symptoms, I lived in bed and was close to wanting to just quit. I was worthless from day three of stopping to day nine. I woke up on day ten feeling back to my old self and so happy to be free of this stuff they call seroquel"

4

August 6, 2015

18

110

223,006

Topamax

migraine prevention

"Topamax saved my life. I am 43 years old and have suffered from migraines since I was 18. I found Topamax this past June. Now it has been 7 months and life without migraines is wonderful. No more fear of when the Big One will hit. The weight loss (20lbs) was nice too. My worst side effect is the stumbling and grasping for words. My kids die laughing. So do I. My husband doesn't understand that part but it's ok. As long as the headaches don't come. I still have small, treatable headaches (part of another problem that I hope soon goes away). Topamax is my hero. Take away my car, my clothes, my house...but don't take away my Topamax."

10

December 29, 2008

96

120

55,758

Effexor

depression

"I've only been on this medication for about 2 weeks. That said, I've slept almost every day since starting it. I know sleepiness is a common side effect but this is excessive. Almost no energy throughout the day. Nonstop yawning. My depression is still there, anxiety has been better. I just feel very drained and apathetic. I'll stick with it for a while longer because I know it will take a while for the full affect to kick in. hoping for good results!"

5

April 19, 2015

24

83

81,483

Liraglutide

obesity

"I started Saxenda in June 2017. I've lost 40 lbs. Since I started. I also combined it with the Ketogenic diet. The first month I felt nauseous and no appetite. It made me dizzy not eating. So, I forced myself to eat high fat low carb foods and man it helped. It's amazing what an avocado a day can do for you. I am now trying to incorporate a regular (portion controlled) diet into my life. It's a lot harder than you think after limiting carbs for a few months. I have about 30 more lbs to lose before my goal weight. I started at 5'6 213lbs. Size 14. I weigh 175 now and a size 10. I'm at that point were I'm fearful it's going to stop working - I hope not but we will see. One more thing... my insurance through work pays 100% for this medication."

9

September 6, 2017

42

149

61,072

Urea

dermatological disorders

"I have used many lotions, creams, etc. in the past to help with intense itching I get from dyshidrotic eczema ...for 10 years and when I finally found this cream I was in heaven. The moment I put this on my feet or hands, the itching goes away and I no longer feel the need to itch! For anyone who has any kind of eczema you know how hard it is to not scratch or itch and this lotion takes away any itching feeling I might have."

10

August 22, 2011

34

87

121,428

Venlafaxine

major depressive disorde

"After a very dark time in my life I dropped my male pride and sought help from my physician and was diagnosed with MDD and GAD. I was prescribed Effexor XR 75mg and being my first experience with anti depressants was very leery. For about two weeks the side effects were more than noticeable, sweating, dizziness, constipation, nausea brain zaps ect. About the same time (2 weeks) the relief set in the side effects began to lift. Everyone is different but Effexor has been a life saver and to say my life has turned around would be a huge understatement. From despair to feeling "normal" and enjoying life maybe for the first time ever. For me the only lasting side effect seems to be dry mouth after nearly a year. Small price to pay."

10

January 25, 2016

13

134

125,189

Dulcolax

constipation

"This is a terrible drug! Yea it works but are you kidding me, I felt like I was going to die. I took this when I woke up around 730am and then 9:35am hits and my stomach starts hurting so bad, then 20 minutes later it really starts hurting.. So bad I start thinking to myself "am I giving birth?", Is this really happening to me? I wanted to die, I really wanted to die. I ran to and from the bathroom from 9:30am to around 12pm. I finally went and it was a lot. The whole time I went through the terrible stomach pains I was praying and having other people pray for me. I urge you to not take this medication there is something seriously wrong with it, ITS NOT WORTH IT. I am serious, please try to take something else. This medication is not good!!"

9

September 25, 2016

17

148

96,141

Sertraline

panic disorde

"I started taking zoloft for panic attacks because xanax alone was not working and let me tell you - zoloft is a miracle. Zoloft feels like an anchor is on my brain keeping me so much more stable. It has even helped tone down my paranoia and hallucinations. Thanks to whoever created zoloft!"

10

October 31, 2011

46

53

32,086

Wellbutrin XL

depression

"was feeling angry and snappy and unhappy. started lexapro, slept a lot and gained weight and started grinding teeth. switched to wellbutrin 150 2xday. crazy headaches for 3 weeks and strange metallic taste in my mouth. then i read that generics are not necessarily the same, and went straight to wellbutrin's manufacturer who has a great program if insurance doesn't cover it -- $50 per month for name brand wellbutrin 300XL, SO WORTH THE $. i lost a bit of weight, could work straight through for hours, felt much more peaceful and happy except for the pre-menstrual 10 days, when i could become a raging lunatic. doc prescribed prozac 20mg for those days only, and almost zero PMS or PMDD since (self-diagnosed PreMenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.)"

8

March 4, 2015

24

125

92,109

Lyrica

ibromyalgia

"I have had fibromylgia now for 20 yrs plus lupus and had 7 tumors removed from my body, heart attack at the age of 40 and about died. I was put on Lyrica 5 years ago and I have my life back. I take 100mg twice a day and now I can enjoy my life again."

10

November 30, 2011

31

56

81,450

Yaz

birth control

"I originally got on the pill to treat acne and went through two other types of birth control pills before changing to Yaz. With both of the other pills I had constant breakthrough bleeding throughout the month. I stopped taking the first pill after a month then tried Seasonale. My doctor told me to stay on it for a while and see if the bleeding went away so I took it for a year, but was still having problems. I was beginning to think I wouldn't be able to take any birth control pills when I decided to try Yaz. Yaz cleared up my acne, stopped my cramps, and made my period much shorter and much lighter. Overall, taking Yaz was a wonderful experience for me. I stopped taking it about two years ago but re-started today and I'm looking forward to the benefits"

10

March 9, 2011

2

144

17,835

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

birth control

"I started using the NuvaRing in early December 2013, and I stopped using it after my month trial was up. I had a few side effects: weight gain(with no change in diet), headaches, NO sex drive, and periods that started a week early. I was on the pill for a year and a half with none of these side effects. The NuvaRing just isn't for me."

3

April 21, 2014

14

66

231,587

Trazodone

insomnia

"Apart from a dry nose and a few nosebleeds, I feel great. Within ten minutes after taking it I'm out like a light, and stay out for at least 7 hours. I'd reccommend it to anyone, though of course, all meds work differently for different people."

10

November 18, 2015

41

46

168,684

Vilazodone

anxiety

"I am a man and I started Viibryd primarily to reduce the sexual side effects of other SSRI's. I have tried many different SSRI's over the years for generalized anxiety and until now Zoloft was the best choice for me. I tend to be sensitive to medications and am usually affected by side effects, but at the same time I usually respond well to lower dosages. I personally had severe side effects including vertigo, and watery diarrhea. All the side effects passed after a couple of weeks and increasing the dosage had little effect on me. Currently on 20mg and staying there. My libido has improved significantly and I am very happy with the results. Side effects were brutal, but worth working through them!"

9

February 11, 2016

9

124

114,379

Tacrolimus

atopic dermatitis

"My dermatologist gave me a sample of Protopic for itching eyelids. He did not caution me that it was not for eye use as i later read on the outside of the tube. I applied it one evening to both eyelids. I spent the next 3 hours in misery from burning and itching eyes before I finally fell asleep about midnight. The only way I could get any relief was to wash my eyes with baby shampoo and water.It was terrible."

1

July 31, 2010

52

81