Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

patient_id int64 4 232k	drugName stringlengths 2 96	condition stringclasses 791 values	review stringlengths 130 10.4k	rating float64 1 10	date stringlengths 11 18	usefulCount int64 0 1.29k	review_length int64 31 1.89k
73,033	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"After having to be taken away in an ambulance from work I spent 5 hours in the ER due to all of the side effects from the pill. My friend who's a medic thought I was having some kind of seizure. I've had 3 friends tell me they've had terrible experiences on this pill. I'm definitely switching."	1	April 3, 2015	11	57
45,065	Fluoxetine	depression	"I was started at 20mgs and after 12 weeks with no improvement my dr.bumped it up too 40mgs daily which put a SMALL damper on the extreme depression I was having but that was only by making me feel nothing at all..except maybe confusion and restlessness.After about 6 months my dr changed me to lexapro which worked better..not MUCH better but a little better."	3	December 5, 2016	5	64
20,910	Acyclovir	cold sores	"I am a Derm nurse. I used the coupon, got mine free plus got samples from office. If you use it at first sign of a flare it's great. It is kind of messy and I had white medicine on my teeth. 1 pill better than taking Valtrex up to 5 days."	9	November 21, 2016	6	52
143,773	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I have nexoplanon since 2015 April so long enough to be able to share my experience. I have red all these horrible reviews and have to say that remember that everyone is different. I sure can relate to some of them, but have to say please give it a chance to your body to adjust to new contraception before writing it off. I have to agree first few months were really hard. I had terrible mood swings, spotting almost daily and acne. It was hard to be patent, but I stuck with it and most of side effects were gone after 6 months. I still get a bit more spots on my face and back then I did before implant, but my periods are completely gone for almost 1 year now, which I love and mood swings are back to normal."	9	October 10, 2016	8	141
180,216	Doxylamine / pyridoxine	nausea/vomiting of pregnancy	"I'm 4 months along with my second child. This pregnancy is very different from the last. I never had such bad nausea, vomiting and dry heaving. I'm taking thus medicine in an as needed basis. So far I need one pill at night and another about mid morning. The original prescription said one morning, one mid day and two at night. I did that once and slept until 2 pm the next day. That's not healthy either. The only complaint I have is the cost. It ran $178.53 for us. A cost that wasn't expected but when Phenergren and Zofran isn't working....you give in. Just as every OTC or prescription, there are side effects. For me the benefit outweighs the risk. Try to stay away from medication until at least 13 wks."	10	August 24, 2014	18	132
104,836	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	ovarian cysts	"I really like this birth control pill. Has made a huge difference in my skin over the past few months. I have been on several different types of birth control pills in the past 11 years and these are definitely the best I have taken. I did experience some spotting/break through bleeding during the first pack, but the benefits overshadowed that by far. I have had shorter periods, less pain, great skin, good moods, and increased sex drive."	9	April 27, 2010	31	78
126,973	Metoclopramide	nausea/vomiting, chemotherapy induced	"I was going to my family doctor for heartburn and try to every prescription in the book for my indigestion come to find out I had Hodgkin's lymphoma cancer. Then when taking chemo I was getting nauseated and still had the indigestion even worse my hematologist put me on this drug and I praise it to this day it's the best thing out there. I am currently in remission but still side effects from the cancer and chemo so I have indigestion problems and as long as I take it before meals and before bedtime I no longer have indigestion"	10	February 15, 2017	2	100
111,466	Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir	hepatitis c	"Started this month, get headaches and am tired. Had a liver transplant in July 2014, and have had recurring acities, getting tapped 2 x week. It has almost stopped. Keeping fingers crossed. Very expensive, thank God for tricare."	10	February 10, 2015	53	38
12,866	Prednisolone	inflammatory conditions	"Prescribed to help with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Takes some of the joint swelling down, but only after sleeping (i.e. not doing ANYTHING with my body). Doesn't help with pain management unless taken with an opiate analgesic. So far, only side effects experienced are moderate headache (especially if I don't eat), insomnia (only 4-5 hours sleep instead of 7-8) and excruciating shoulder pain about 5 hours after dose. Ironic, considering I'm trying to stop the joint pain. Still, much better."	5	July 23, 2009	30	79
231,879	Trazodone	insomnia	"This medicine worked like no other. I have insomnia and this helps me sleep through the night without waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to go back to sleep and it keeps my mood stable throughout the day. I have less headaches and migraines because I'm getting sleep, and I don't feel too bad in the morning like other medicines that affect me. This is the only medication I take. I have anxiety, depression and insomnia and this pill takes care of all 3. Love it."	10	March 12, 2012	54	92
4,879	Belviq	weight loss	"This works great! I tried the 15 day free trail and I lost three pounds. Wow that is great for me, but here is the sad part I went to get it filled and found out that my insurer doesn't cover it and I cant afford it. So best wishes to anyone that try it. I just wish it didn't cost so much."	10	January 5, 2015	91	63
231,057	Milnacipran	ibromyalgia	"I began Savella with the titration pack and worked up to 200 mg daily. While it did help with the overall aches, the side effects were unbearable. I gave it 5 months, hoping they would pass, but they got worse. I experienced horrible depression, and extreme agitation. It was so bad that my family intervened. It was impossible to live with. Irritable, agitated, crying a lot and so depressed. I looked forward to bedtime so that I could sleep and not be able to feel these horrible emotions. I did not even want to leave my house, I kept the curtains closed and isolated myself as much as I could. I have NEVER had a drug affect me like this. Back to Elavil for me now."	2	November 21, 2009	23	126
203,814	Suvorexant	insomnia	"I am wide awake all night. Then I woke up at 8:00am to put the dog out, are breakfast and went back to bed til noon. I've only had it 4 times and am calling my doctor in the morning. I am taking 20 mg. the highest recommended dosage."	1	July 26, 2016	10	49
85,953	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"There are more positives for me than negatives. I have little to no PMS (used to have lots of cramps, bloating, moodiness, fatigue, breakouts, breast tenderness). Almost none of that now. Periods much lighter and shorter. Skin cleared up alot (although I get a zit once in awhile now I think because my body has adjusted to the hormone levels). The only drawbacks are decreased sex drive and annoying vaginal dryness."	7	May 29, 2013	12	71
229,613	Lurasidone	bipolar disorde	"It's ok, I'm not suicidal anymore because of Latuda. Not too long ago I got off of Pristiq and Lamictal even tried getting off of Vyvanse, everything went downhill from there, so my psych doc decided to put me on Latuda. At first I felt restless at bedtime but now I feel super tired and sluggish, zombie like. Also emotionless so I don't know if I will keep taking it. I want to feel again. Right now I've not been feeling like myself. So we will see what the doctor says."	7	November 22, 2014	35	91
120,418	Montelukast	asthma, maintenance	"I have been on Singulair since it was first on the market. This medication has given me a life that is free of fear from episodes of asthma attacks. Before this medication I was using a steroid inhaler and short acting and long acting. Not to mention the nasal spray and the allergy medication. Five medications versus the one of Singulair plus a fast acting for exercise or shortness of breath."	10	April 26, 2013	49	71
151,130	OxyContin	pain	"I have taken oxycodone for 2 years now. I had back surgery to repair a vertebrae that had been destroyed by cancer. I was on morphine for a while, but my wife complained that I was loopy on it. The oxycodone has been much better in that regard as well as pain relief. I take 40mgs twice a day and am very happy with the results."	9	December 13, 2011	36	66
182,326	Mirena	birth control	"I am a 31 year old mother of a three year old and decided to get Mirena about three weeks ago because I am just terrible at remembering to take the pill. I was completely panicked about getting it in but it was fine...a little uncomfortable but it was quick and definitely NOT painful. I had it put in while I was on my second day of my cycle and the bleeding stopped two days later. Everything was cool till about a week later when I began "spotting", which really just means I have not had light bleeding every day for the last 8 days. Lame. My sex drive is in tact, but I have had some light cramping and minor headaches (nothing too bad, I haven't even had to take pain killers)."	8	October 14, 2010	0	133
203,534	Carisoprodol	muscle spasm	"I have been prescribed Soma for over 20 years. I was first prescribed 180 a month and due to all the controversy over the medication with people taking it wrong or not being prescribed for them my doctor has gotten me all the way down to 120 a month with each new month getting less and less until I won't be able to get them anymore. The reason I have been on them and my Lortab or Norco for so long is because I have had 3 Back surgeries and they still want to do more, 2 NECK surgeries, 4 Shoulder surgeries (2 on each) and Carpul Tunnel surgery on BOTH Hands. These meds have always worked and I DO NOT want to be on anything stronger that I could get seriously addicted to like Oxy's and etc. If I don't have my Soma my spasms are painful."	10	October 29, 2017	5	148
5,081	Orsythia	birth control	"I was on this for 2 years and at first it was great! It worked great... BUT a few months into it I noticed I had no sex drive, heavier periods, minor acne flare ups (I didn't have acne before), & extreme mood swings. A year into it everyone started thinking I was crazy so I went to see a physiologist to help my moodiness. A year & a half in I realized nothing was helping, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression. That was odd to me being that when I was in high school I was happy & outgoing.. My family blamed my relationship for my unhappiness but it was the pill. On top of that I gained 30lbs within the two years of taking it. Now I'm off that crap & happier than ever, I'm normal me again & my relationships with everyone improved!"	2	January 12, 2016	7	148
56,640	Elavil	persistent depressive disorde	"I was taking an SSRI antidepressant and other depression medicines but they didn't work. I started taking this and felt way better than I did before. I've been taking it for a while and got used to the sedating side effects and it's helped me from the first time I took it."	9	December 24, 2012	53	52
168,230	Rizatriptan	migraine	"To me, this is the ONE medicine I can not live without. I have had to try others due to insurance, and none comes even close! Within 15-30 even the strongest, wanting to smash my head-in migraine will be totally gone! No side effects for me either. Never makes me tired, groggy or the medicated feeling. Taken on empty stomach while in college class and had no problems finishing the class and going home to play with the kids and not the mom who was hiding in a dark room with no noise allowed in the house."	10	August 31, 2011	14	97
30,096	Klonopin	panic disorde	"I was born into the middle of WWII in England and have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Also was sexually assaulted at the age of 4 yrs. I came over here to the States at the age of 13 and it all went downhill from there. I have major depression and have been on Prozac for many, many years. I have also been taking Klonopin for as many years and it has given me some kind of normal life. I used to get the tremors so bad that the ambulance people thought it was a grand mal seizure attack. I still get these attacks once in a while but with the help of Klonopin I can actually calm myself back to a normal state of being. I wouldn't call it a wonder medicine but it certainly helps me."	10	May 12, 2014	73	137
140,928	Escitalopram	obsessive compulsive disorde	"I am tapering off of Paxil and on to generic Lexapro by taking one-third my normal dose of Paxil at night and a half dose of escitalopram in the morning. On the fifth day I will just be taking Lexapro at 20 mg daily, per my doctor. I am doing fine, but back when I first started my Paxil in 2009, I had an initial spike in anxiety; I had upped my dose too soon on the advice of a social worker without checking with my doctor, and I was extremely anxious, so I took Xanax temporarily with the Paxil, and I gradually started feeling better over a few weeks, and over the years Paxil has helped. I'm switching to Lexapro, though, since I have started to gain a little weight, and I hope that I can lose those pounds by swiching."	9	December 19, 2015	9	142
5,477	Sovaldi	hepatitis c	"My father has started the treatment 2 months ago, and the virus in your blood lowed. However, the sides effects has being terrible. My father feel worse now than before the treatment. He has cognitives problems now, problems to speak, he lost interest in everything. We did a magnetic ressonation in your brain and they found a tumor probably linked to the medicine. My father is transplanted, now we are trying to figure out this, because he cant do the treatment to solve the tumor."	1	August 10, 2016	4	85
7,439	Xanax	anxiety	"Xanax has helped me with my activity's anxiety, I have a hard time going out being around people especially, when going places like the doctors, shopping, I have a hard time being around people or even just going outdoors also just going outside in general. I don't like being away from home that's my safe zone. I get scared when I here loud loud noises, I'm afraid people are going to hurt me or the ones I love, I am happy with my dogs and cats want to be left alone, Away from the rest of the world. here are only a few that I can trust, my mother, father, My Dave plus my children, plus my therapist Mark."	10	September 17, 2017	19	119
147,723	Norethindrone	birth control	"I have been on this medication for almost 2 months and am ready to stop! I have had 3 periods since October 13th along with pain in my legs while walking and even laying down! The worst part is I am flipping out over every little thing, been fighting with my boyfriend since starting this pill because my emotions are way out of control. I am calling Dr tomorrow to find another option"	1	November 13, 2017	2	73
131,085	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have had Mirena now for about 3 months. I had it inserted at 12 weeks post partum and experienced no pain, just some odd pulling sensations. I was able to drive home right away and felt fine. I had some minor cramping and bleeding for a couple weeks. Now I have been spotting here and there and having long periods but was told that should regulate after 6 months so I am sitting tight for that. I have had no weight gain, actually lost 3 lbs so far. No acne, no mood swings, can't feel it, neither can my partner. So far so good. I love how effective it is and that I don't have to remember to take anything. I'd recommend it."	9	September 12, 2009	14	124
30,144	Klonopin	periodic limb movement disorde	"I have been taking this for several years for a tremor and anxiety. I take it 3 times a day, it works so well, but lately Doctors are giving me hard time filling it because it's considered a controlled substance. I have tried other medications and this works the best for me."	9	August 29, 2013	25	52
151,355	Chantix	smoking cessation	"Thank you so much for Chantix! I have bullous emphysema. My doctor suggested Chantix so I figured I would give it a try. It took a couple of tries before I finally was able to quit. The fact that you continue to smoke for the first week of taking the medication makes it easier. The Chantix is building up in your system while you are starting to notice the cigarettes that you are really not craving but smoking more out of habit. It made me nauseous but not enough to stop taking it. February 10 of this year (2017) was 3 years since I quit smoking! On warning: DO NOT STOP TAKING IT SUDDENLY. It caused MAJOR depression. You have to come off of it gradually. Would I do it again, though? You bet your butt, I would."	10	March 13, 2017	36	138
28,706	Lexapro	depression	"I took it for depression, but after a year it still didn't do anything for me. I had no side effects whatsoever, which was good, but I also had no noticeable improvement in my mood, either. I guess it just wasn't for me. It was like taking a vitamin."	2	September 13, 2012	34	49
56,555	Elavil	anxiety and stress	"Started 25mg for crippling panic attacks !! Had them for 6-7 months without even any relief from xanax ... first and only med that has worked for me without side effects ! Couldn't even take an SSRI felt so sick from them .. 25mg saved my life !"	10	August 5, 2017	35	48
86,213	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"This was the worst tasting bowel prep I've ever used (and I've had 3-4 previous colonoscopies). The taste is incredibly disgusting and nauseating and I don't know how I didn't vomit. It cleaned me out very well, but I almost had an accident with the explosive diarrhea."	8	October 15, 2015	5	47
112,716	Lunesta	insomnia	"I've been on Lunesta for about 7 months and it's made a huge difference. I can actually sleep. The taste hasn't bothered me as much as it seems to bother some people. I take it and then read for a while and often the next day I can't remember what I read, but now that I'm used to it, that doesn't bother me either. My doctor said it's not safe to take it for an extended period of time and tried to switch me to Rozerem, but that didn't work at all, and I insisted on the Lunesta."	8	July 7, 2008	41	98
57,831	Acetaminophen / hydrocodone	pain	"I have two fractured vertebrae from a car wreck. At first my Dr. prescribed me Percocet 5/325 it worked but for me the side effects (nausea, itching and sleeplessness) were awful. He then switched me to Lortab 7.5/500 and wow! Not only is the pain killing effectiveness just as strong (if not stronger) than the Percocet but I have experienced NOT ONE negative side effect."	9	August 3, 2012	5	65
90,313	Vicodin	pain	"The only problem I have had with Vicodin is that it really upsets my stomach. Whether I have an empty stomach, full stomach or whether I eat right after I take it or right before. It doesn't matter. Still makes me so sick. So my doctor suggested that I crush it and add it to yogurt or something of that sort and it has been helping a lot. I don't know what the difference is but hey, it works and i'm pain free."	6	February 4, 2009	24	83
37,980	Adipex-P	weight loss	"Lost 45 lbs on this medicine and couldn't be happier. This pill works. I have kept the weight off for 6 mos now and desire to lose another 15 - 20 Lbs so I'm going back on it. My belly has shrunk! 5 ft 2 started at 212 lbs, now 167 lbs. Some people that haven't seen me in a while do a double take. Counting my calories, exercising 5 days a week, keeping a food diary and drinking lots of H2O helps too. Good luck all!"	10	March 24, 2017	76	87
89,356	Celexa	depression	"Celexa was a miracle for me. I was struggling with debilitating depression and anxiety, but after 6 weeks on Celexa, I feel almost myself again. It does take the full 6-8weeks to kick in, so make sure you give it at least a few months to get all the benefits."	10	January 31, 2015	103	50
112,981	Bisacodyl	constipation	"I used Dulcolax for Women. Gentle it said, HAHA. The package said takes 6/12 hrs. It DID NOT take that long, I began to feel the effects from 1 pill after just 2 hrs. I had been constipated for 4 days. At 2 hrs, my stomach began to hurt (took w/ food), my chest began to hurt from my pulse racing, then my back started to hurt from my horrible stomach pain. I was worried. At the 4 hr mark, I was in the bathroom, the first time was ok, so I thought problem solved. Oh no, 15 mins later I started having horrible abdominal cramps and ran to the bathroom, for a 10 minute stay. Then 15 mins after that I was in the bathroom for what I can only describe as horrific and the most intense/never-ending bowel movement of my life. Don't count on 6/12 hrs"	7	March 28, 2017	5	148
188,394	ParaGard	birth control	"Was affective , but was the worst thing I've done to my self . Gained 30 pounds , mood swings like crazy , many other reactions that the doctors swore wasn't because of it. I've had it out for three months and I finally feel normal again!"	1	May 19, 2017	4	47
165,875	Levonorgestrel	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
158,539	Methylphenidate	adhd	"I have been dealing with Attention Deficient Disorder ADD all of my life at 50 years old I was diagnosed with ADD, I had suspected it for some time, and began taking 28 mg of Concerta each day after approximately 2 months I went to a lower dose of 18 mg per day. It has had a positive effect that it is much easier to stay on task my ability to concentrate has been significantly increased. In describing its effect it seems that my mind has slowed down. The side effects have been minimal a little lightheaded at times. I do not take it every day sometimes, I usually use it Monday to Friday."	9	April 6, 2014	58	114
193,276	Cyclobenzaprine	muscle spasm	"My Favorite medicine. I have tried other pain relievers, including Vicodin, but nothing takes the pain away more than Flexeril. It is never had any serious side effects for me and I have even been able to take it while at work to improve my performance when my back would flare up. Best time to take it is right before bed because it puts me right to sleep when I needed to and I wake up feeling no pain at all."	10	February 29, 2016	22	81
190,468	Vigamox	conjunctivitis, bacterial	"I have difficulties using prescription eyedrops because most contain a preservative called benzalkonium chloride that I'm allergic too - my eyes get red, irritated and burn. This eye drop does not have the preservative. It was a life saver for my conjunctivitis! Within 2 days it started to clear up - the drops were easily tolerated."	10	January 30, 2017	3	56
210,475	Linzess	constipation, chronic	"I'm on day 3 and have had horrible cramps, sweating, nausea and diarrhea after every dose. Within 1 to 3 hrs after taking the pill I feel sick until it all comes out! But if it helps me go more than 1 x every 10-14 days, I'll take these symptoms over that. But agree, stay close to the potty."	8	February 20, 2013	46	59
13,093	Xolair	urticaria	"I have had hives since 1997 on a daily basis. I have tried every drug and combination there is. The only thing that ever worked was prednisone and we all know how hateful that stuff is. My doctor told me about Xolair a while back and we waited on my insurance to approve it. It has been the best thing that has happened to me. I started 1 1/2 years ago and havn't had a hive since my first injection. My injections were every 4 weeks for a year and now they are every 6 weeks. I do get all over muscle soreness for a week after injections but that goes away and its far better than having hives. I finally feel normal again!"	10	March 19, 2016	29	124
226,760	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I had Implanon put into my arm whilst I was still breastfeeding which was about November last year ( 2014) I noticed no bleeding at all and five months later still not one spot of blood. My baby is eight months old and I have just stopped breastfeeding. I have lost 5kg's in 3 months I have noticed I don't have an appetite anymore, has anyone else noticed weight loss with Implanon?"	10	April 9, 2015	16	72
66,417	Valacyclovir	herpes simplex, suppression	"For more than one year I%u2019m taking Valtrex, a 500 mg dose a day. I had a newborn daughter so I decided to take care of her against herpes, as you know, this virus can kill a kid younger than 3 months. I didn%u2019t have an outbreak all this period of time, it%u2019s wonderful. "	10	May 10, 2012	25	55
227,484	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I've had the Implanon for about 7 months. I put it in after my second child but I get mg period about 2x a month for a week or sometimes 3x for 3 days it's pretty weird but I don't mind mind this at all as long as I'm protected."	6	February 28, 2013	7	50
88,416	Adderall	narcolepsy	"I just started Adderall 10 mg for a new diagnosis of narcolepsy. This is the first time I have ever stayed awake through a movie, and been able to sit and read without nodding off. I am still my normal, calm self. But I just do not have the compulsion to sleep. Very helpful."	10	July 30, 2013	58	54
136,345	Prazosin	nightmares	"I was put on prazosin to help with nightmares that were causing sleep problems. The very first night I took it was the first night in three months I didn't have a nightmare and slept through the night. I have been on it for 4 1/2 months now and had no nightmares. I have had some odd and sexual dreams but nothing disturbing."	9	December 31, 2014	53	63
79,960	Tenormin	anxiety	"This pill slows my heart down and relaxes me. I actually feel calm. I also take 0.5 Xanax with this and Wellbutrin 200mg. I have agoraphobia and these pills together help me function NORMALLY. YES CAN YOU BELIEVE IT NORMALLY. I never thought normal would ever be in my vocab."	9	March 7, 2012	155	50
197,480	Paroxetine	generalized anxiety disorde	"This drug has saved my life. I tried reducing slowly, but my anxiety had come back. Without Paxil I had severe anxiety that was just awful. Could not function or work or anything. Paxil has brought my life back to me."	10	October 6, 2009	62	41
158,494	Methylphenidate	adhd	"I've been taking concerta for the past five months. When I first began taking it, I would get headaches and appetite problems, but those side effects dissapeared after about three weeks on it. Concerta has not only improved the amount of work I'm able to accomplish, its improved my self esteem as well. I no longer feel as shy and cluttered as I did before I started taking concerta. I like that it lasts throughout the entire work day, so I don't have to worry about redosing. Overall, concerta has been a very positive experience for me."	9	April 15, 2015	69	97
77,630	Cephalexin	kidney infections	"I am a 59 yr old female and was diagnosed with a kidney infection. One week prior I had minor UTI symptoms two random days for an hour or so. One week later I was rushed to ER temp 103.2 severe shivering and shakes and flu like pains. Now I'm on On cephalexin 48 hours. No fever at all. Extremely bloated. Slightly nauseous, abdominal pain, minimal body pain. Knocked fever right out. This stinks, but I think this was a great call on the antibiotic. I'm taking it 3x daily 500mg"	9	May 14, 2017	7	91
9,169	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"THE WORST! My hair fell out, I was an emotional disaster, I made poor decisions and my brain felt fuzzy. What an awful time. My period didn't even come so I didn't know if I was pregnant or not. What a terrible drug. Hopefully I'll find something better next time."	2	July 11, 2017	7	50
202,893	Gildess Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I thought this birth control was great at first, but I have now gained 40+ pounds after being on this. I HATE it, to say the least. Oh, it was RECALLED, by the way, which scares me. That's why they have switched users to Blisovi."	2	October 20, 2016	3	45
146,918	Alprazolam	panic disorde	"I was given Xanax 0.5mg over 10 years ago for extreme panic attacks, always and still does do the trick. I started off with 2 a day it became as needed. Luckily I didn't build up a tolerance. I am having trouble (Since my doctor retired) finding a doctor to prescribe them. As I type I have been forced to be with out them for going on 5 days and I have had a few really bad panic attacks. Could be lack of pills, could be physiological, most likely menopause. I have not found any one to help me with this. Why? Clearly, I know what works for me."	10	October 10, 2016	41	109
75,146	Linezolid	methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infection	"I acquired a Staph infection after rotator cuff surgery. It was as painful if not more painful as shingles. Have been taking Zyvox for 14 days with 3 to go. It has worked to heal the sores. The problem is the constant stomach upset and nausea. It is a very unpleasant feeling. Somewhat like sea sickness."	9	August 5, 2009	34	56
91,452	Anastrozole	breast cance	"I started anastrozole one year ago. At first I didnt notice any side effects. Now for the past three or four months Ive experienced gradual increase in my joints. My hip joints, knee and hands, give me a lot of pain. I also have stiff hands when I wake up each morning, trigger fingers and thumb, it gradually gets better as the day goes on. Other side effects I have experienced is hair thinning, anxiety, insomnia, thinning nails, chronic diarrhea, thinning of the lower walls of my vagina causing a bladder prolapse and dry mouth. I have stopped taking the product and called my oncologist. He suggested Aromasin but after reading about the side effects of that it seems like I am going from the frying pan into the fire."	2	June 17, 2015	57	130
94,383	Trintellix	depression	"Past experience taking medicines that did work (Celexa, Wellbutrin), 1-2 years later they seemed to stop working (weepy, sad, never wanted to get out of bed, no desire to do anything, flash backs of a traumatic event, constantly dwelling on negative past experiences, etc.). 10mg Brintellix prescribed (1/10/14) while weaning off Wellbutrin. Not so weepy, but was still sad, had no motivation to get out of bed or do anything. Increase to 20 mg (1/28/14), felt like I was going "downhill" fast: even sadder and weepier, etc. Told it may have been too much at once, so was told to take 1/2 dose one day, full dose the next (2/15/14). Still not feeling as well as I thought I should. Increase to 20 mg Blood Pressure went up from 110/68 to 124/72."	4	March 11, 2014	65	132
226,405	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I have had both good and bad experiences with the implant. My first implant (implanon) was great. I would rarely get periods, no weight gain, acne or any side effects really. My second implant (nexplanon) has been the worst experience ever. Since getting the implant three months ago I've had constant bleeding, weight gain, acne, major mood swings, unbearable cramps everyday, no energy and I've constantly been feeling down. I will definitely be getting it removed asap and I doubt I will be trying it again any time soon. However, after having such a good experience first time round, I would still recommend it as a good form of birth control, especially if you're like me and would forget to take a pill everyday."	5	August 14, 2015	3	124
213,994	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Used this twice so far this summer. It is a little bit uncomfortable for the first hour or two after you insert it, but it gets the job done. Id use it again!"	7	July 25, 2016	2	33
226,231	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I had my implant injected in June 2015 and its Sept 2015 so in fairly new at this. I will say that my arm bruised for a couple days after injected. I had to apply ice for a couple of days before my arm was 100% useful again. After 3 months I haven't had a period and haven't really had any spotting. I have noticed some weight gain.. About 3lbs. I plan to keep an eye out for the weight gain. No other symptoms."	8	September 12, 2015	5	84
96,259	Sertraline	depression	"Zoloft was great for controlling my depression, anxiety and obsessive thinking. The side effects were not terrible, all but one of them went away in about a month. The ones that only lasted through the first month were: feeling tired and drained as well as an occasional but mild headache, however, the only long lasting side effect was decreased sex drive, which unfortunately never subsided for me, (the drive is still there, it just isn't as intense) This is a great medicine for depression, anxiety and obsessive thoughts, if you haven't tried it, please do."	8	February 27, 2012	47	95
211,162	Aftera	emergency contraception	"I took the pill about 25 hours later and I am not pregnant however I don't know if I needed to take the pill because he did pull out. I am currently on my period and it has lasted way longer than normal usually mine lasts 5 days and it's lasted a week and it's still a very heavy flow usually mine is only heavy for two days also it's a lot. I am about to start birth control tomorrow I recommend getting on it if you are sexually active."	9	February 6, 2016	4	90
201,155	Zoloft	panic disorde	"I was put on Sertraline for panic attacks. The first few months were good. Only side effects were brain zaps and an overall strange feeling. First few weeks I had racing thoughts, high blood pressure, and feeling like iI had too much caffeine. It slowed down and my panic attacks got less. But, I did gain weight like another review mentioned. Not just a few pounds.... like 25. I was constantly craving carbs, and had a huge bloated feeling all of the time. I had to get off of this medicine unfortunately because of that."	5	September 28, 2016	8	95
18,406	Voltaren	osteoarthritis	"I have been using this medication for 12 years. It gives me great relief. I take it 2x daily and if I miss a dose I know it in a few hours. Without it I have back pain and begin to limp."	9	October 27, 2009	64	42
59,485	Avelox	sinusitis	"I was put on Avelox for a horrible sinus infection, and chest congestion. My doctor never mentioned any of the possible side effects. Within an hour of taking the first dose, I became very tired, weak, and I had heart palpitations and I had overwhelming anxiety. I am now on day 5, and the side effects have only progressed. The joint pain, and muscle cramping , heart fluttering, fatigue, muscle weakness, nausea, blurred vision, loss of appetite, and tremors are enough to scare anyone. It has helped my congestion and sinus infection, but there are other antibiotics that are just a good and so much safer. "	4	March 17, 2011	14	107
113,930	Amlodipine	high blood pressure	"The medicine works rapidly and the 5mg daily dosage is still effective for me after several years of treatment. There's only been a few occasions that I've experienced any side effects after the first few initial doses of medicine. The one I experienced most was sleepiness. Otherwise, I take one pill every evening at bedtime and I'm fine until the next dose."	8	November 24, 2016	83	62
126,032	Viibryd	depression	"I have been taking Viibryd since 1/2012. At the time I was prescribed Viibryd I had been on every SSRI antidepressant available, none of which helped the depression. Viibryd has lifted the depression. The only side effect I have is that I no longer have any emotion, although in the last 6 months I have been able to find some things funny. I am now able to function."	10	October 5, 2013	50	68
232,095	Perampanel	epilepsy	"I have been on this medication since the study for it started. Medicaid covers it totally because I am on Disabilty. I was taking three 4mg pills. I now take 12mg pills. But in my experience it turns me into a zombie so take it only after I am in bed. 1-2 hours after I take my other meds or I get goofy as hell and my partner says I slur like a very drunk person. But say I am asleep at midnight. If I wake up before 11:00 am I will be groggy for about 2 hours unless I have breakfast."	8	June 2, 2016	14	102
20,284	Cambia	migraine	"Cambia is Diclofenac Potassium. This company added flavor consisting of mint and anis (liquorish flavor). Also they added aspartame which is not a good thing. They charge hundreds of dollars for only nine powders. The actual drug of Diclofenac Potassium is cheap and you get a 30 day supply. I just crushed the pill into a powder and took with water just like the Cambia...worked just as fast and tasted better, because it had NO taste. Don't be fooled by the makers of Cambia. It is just another Epi Pen scandal story."	1	September 20, 2016	18	92
112,702	Lunesta	insomnia	"I've taken Lunesta for a year and as a night shift nurse I'm able to take 3mg and sleep solidly for 5-6 hours while the sun is shining outside. When I wake I'm ready and refreshed for another 12 hour overnight shift. The funny taste goes away after a while and is worth the benefit of a good sleep. I recommend taking it on a relatively empty stomach then jump in the sack in a cool room and close your eyes try to calm your breathing then let the sleep come to you. A good pair of comfortable earplugs may help too."	10	July 5, 2009	62	102
59,701	NuvaRing	birth control	"What a low-hassle birth control method! I love that I can easily insert it and forget about it for 3 weeks. It's flexible- you can use it continuously or on a cycle so that you get a period week - which I appreciate. I experienced a bit of breakthrough bleeding the first month, but other than that I experienced no negative side effects. The only thing I don't like is having to refrigerate it before use since I share the refrigerator with many other people."	9	August 25, 2016	6	85
80,575	Mobic	inflammatory conditions	"I began using this medication to reduce sciatic nerve inflammation. It worked great for 9 hours and then the pain was back. Not strong enough for my needs, but again worked well for the first 9 hours."	4	August 14, 2009	36	37
107,080	Implanon	birth control	"I've had the Implanon for about 7 months. I put it in after my second child but I get mg period about 2x a month for a week or sometimes 3x for 3 days it's pretty weird but I don't mind mind this at all as long as I'm protected."	6	February 28, 2013	7	50
14,186	Patanase	allergic rhinitis	"I have allergies and asthma. Patanase is the key to preventing sinus infections that I used to get two times every year like clockwork plus my asthma that gets triggered when my sinuses are bad and on Patanase, I improved dramatically. The generic version works for me for about 30 minutes and then my sinuses swell shut again. When my insurance company insisted I use it and I got a three month supply, it was a miserable three months of stuffiness, asthma attacks and here came the sinus infections again. So now I shell out $170 every three months to get the real stuff that actually works. I would rate the generic a zero if I could."	10	June 11, 2016	5	117
98,020	Nexplanon	birth control	"I rated this a 4 because it has been in my arm since December 17th, 2012, and just a few months it finally comes out. I have had nothing but trouble with this thing. My first period on it was 3 months long. 3 MONTHS LONG! I was told that my periods would be lighter, and less time, as a week was my normal. Oh no. Not anymore. When it comes its at LEAST 2 weeks. These past 2 months have been horrendous. I was on 3 weeks, with super bad cramps, off ONE WEEK and its been 2 weeks on again and the cramps are horrifying. I was told several times to let my body adjust, its normal... Its been 2 and a half years, and I'm not dubbing this 'normal'. This thing cannot come out soon enough. It worked on the not getting pregnant part."	4	August 27, 2015	3	147
192,239	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"My girlfriend has taken this for a couple of weeks. We live together so I have seen the day-to-day effects on her. She got anxiety for the first week and started crying every single day. It's not abnormal for her to get emotional around her period, but this was EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. For any reason. She was definitely acting out of her normal behavior. She then started to feel very depressed and cancelled classes, slept a lot. She also got some spotting on her face, like brown spots that look like freckles. We spoke about it a lot and became clear that this was her YAZ prescription. She got off it, was in a bad way for another couple days and like magic was back to normal. I would definitely NOT recommend this product."	1	November 22, 2015	0	134
165,637	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I was looking for reviews for a while trying to find someone who took the pill as late as I did and I couldn't find any so this is my experience. I Had sex a week and a half ago on April 22nd. We didn't use protection and I am not on birth control. It was very in the moment and honestly we had been drinking so I wasn't sure on how sharp his judgement was on pulling out. I ended up taking plan B the following Tuesday night on the 25th so almost 72 hours later which was really cutting it close. I was nervous about it because I had to go to work and still had classes but I ended up feeling fine. I had absolutely no side effects and got my period right on time which was one week after taking the pill."	10	May 4, 2017	5	146
142,638	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"Okay... I have finally stopped bleeding, loss all the weight I gained (12lbs). So I guess, if you can get through the first 90 days of nonstop bleeding then you'll be okay. My Dr. Advised me not to remove it and give it time, he was right. I like not having to think about birth control, I was just freaked out by the 3 months of bleeding. Like I've previously said the insertion wasn't bad for me."	7	July 30, 2017	1	77
139,791	Nora-Be	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I started taking this pill after i had my son, the dr prescribed this pill because i breastfeed. I have been on the pill for almost a year now and i have a period twice a month and im not talking about spotting or light bleeding.. i have a heavy period every time. I know everyone has different experiences but i would not recommend this pill."	4	September 13, 2016	20	66
58,384	Lactaid	lactose intolerance	"It's very effective overall, one pill prevents symptoms from regular moderately lactose containing products, like cheese or yoghurt, but 2 pills are needed for regular milk or ice cream or even a cappuccino. It has honestly truly changed my life!!"	8	April 7, 2015	29	40
167,584	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"Due to my age (42) and the need for contraceptive and relief from having my period last 2 of 4 four weeks after my second child, I was advised that the Mirena was the best option. I was concerned about having several fibroids which I was diagnosed as having when I was 30. So, Mirena inserted. The bleeding was inconsistent for 12 months. My doc said give it 3 mths, then 6 mths, then 9 mths. No change. After the first month it was noticable that my belly was sticking out. I gained weight around the middle that I could not budge. Had it taken out and felt normal again the next day. Then my period came, with a vengeance. I believe my body stored my menstrual blood which made my fibroids bigger than before. Back to the gyno for me."	2	January 31, 2016	7	141
227,411	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I got mine beginning of May 2013. For the first month I didn't bleed, but then I got my period early June. I was worried that I was going to be bleeding for the next several months (since I had a bad experience with bleeding with the shot), but I only bled for about two weeks! I haven't had sex yet while on the Implanon so I'm worried that after I do have sex again while on it I might bleed again. But so far I love it!"	10	June 27, 2013	6	88
128,407	Phentermine	obesity	"I started taking phenermine on September 11, 2015. I weighed in at 253.4 when I started. Today is my 3rd day and I'm down to 250.0. I have noticed a change in my appetite as well as increased energy level. I did get a slight headache on day two but I think it was from not drinking enough water. I hope to lose 15-20 lbs the first month and 90 over all. I will update my progress in a few days."	8	September 13, 2015	15	81
64,228	Sertraline	depression	"Had a very difficult first two weeks on it had depression for years not seeing much change but gonna give it two weeks. Then see what happens had a lot of suicidal thoughts on them very anxious to come off as I have heard it gets more difficult if you withdraw from sertraline I haven't slept well for sometime. My mind is racing constantly really hoping this get better glad I am not alone and other people struggle on it."	2	November 20, 2016	14	80
216,202	Copper	birth control	"Love it bc I didnt want hormones! The worst is over. Getting it put it in I was squeezing my hands together as tight as possible but just remember to rhythmic BREATHE during the process. After insertion, lots of advil, and I didn't have sex for a week. I was spotting during that time but noticed only when I was going the bathroom. It feels back to normal after 2 weeks. I followed advice from one review to not consume dairy, caffeine, or sugar a week before and during my period. Its tough ridding of coffee but I switch over to chi tea. I also keep taking advil three days before my period bc there are minor cramps. The day of my period my cramps are intense but nothing I cant handle. They do make me moody though cause theyre annoying"	9	March 27, 2015	3	141
178,258	Duloxetine	anxiety	"My Doctor diagnosed me with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and put me on Cymbalta. The first couple of weeks were a little rough with the nausea, but nothing unbearable. I did lose a bit of weight too. It did help with my anxiety and depression a lot. I was on 60mg. Now 2 years later I was in a different place in my life, did not want to be dependent on a pill, so started weaning off. Went from 60mg to 30mg. Then taking it every other day.... then down to 20mg. Now is the hard part. Dr told me from there just quit taking it - yah right. All the blogs you read about the "brain zaps" are so true. "	5	January 8, 2010	19	121
22,395	Treximet	migraine	"I have to say I really love this medication. I have migraines 4 to 6 times a month. I try not to take it all the time due to me having hot and cold flashes. The first time I took it my head felt like I put something icy and hot on my brain. It's now going on a year and I still get hot and cold flashes but the side effects are worth it. I can work with being hot and cold. With my migraines I just want to lay in a ball and cry but know I can't because it will make it worst. This pill is a lot of money. I just wish it would come down in price."	8	August 7, 2015	7	122
166,264	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I am 22 and got my IUD 5 months ago and love it! The insertion hurt but wasn't that bad. My periods are getting shorter my cramps are getting better. I would do it again in a heartbeat. My boyfriend doesn't feel anything and best of all, I'm not pregnant!"	10	December 14, 2016	0	50
216,527	Sildenafil	erectile dysfunction	"I cut one 50mg tablet in half and tried as an experiment and I was able to obtain and keep an erection. I had no side effects. It was so nice to have a stiff erection. Although the 50mg tablets worked, I would get some of the side effects... not unbearable. I tried 12.5mg and I could tell I was getting an erection but the sensation did not seem to last as long."	10	November 30, 2014	126	73
61,707	Citalopram	generalized anxiety disorde	"I have been prescribed Citalopram for the 4th time but have started my dose at only 5mg as I get so many bad side effects but the good news is, this is this really works 100% for me once I get used to it! I only wish I had not listened to my doctor who kept tapering me off it but always gave me Zopiclone or Lorazepam to help, only my new GP won't give me either so this is tough right now. Only on day 3 but remember how I was able to lead a completely normal life once the medication worked. A small price to pay in the end have been ill for almost a year now trying different medication but decided it was tie to go with the one that truly works despite how horrible the start up effects might be ."	9	April 18, 2016	26	145
203,950	Suvorexant	insomnia	"I have been on 10 mg of brand ambien for 12 years. It works, but only the BRAND name - none of the generics worked. My insurance would not cover brand ambien and I was stuck paying $435 a month! I tried many medications, including several benzos, Serequel (halluncinated on that one!), etc. My osteopath had samples of Belsomra and suggested I give it a try. At first I wasn't quite convinced it was working. I gave it a good week. I can tell you know I LOVE this medication! It definitely mimics a more natural sleep cycle. I do have some weird dreams, but that usually right before waking after 8 hours of sleep. I would highly encourage trying this but give it a full week. It stops the alerted mind and stress thinking."	9	September 5, 2015	37	135
157,347	Guaifenesin	cough	"I began with a sudden onset of mild, moving to severe lung congestion. I hacked and coughed so hard that I would gag. It wouldn't loosen or become what Dr. 's call productive no matter what OTC cough medicine I took. My Dr then put me on Guaifenesin and literally after the 1st dose, I could cough the gunk in my lungs up and out. I could actually lay flat again without chest pain and coughing fits. I noticed something else.... I have Fibromyalgia and was diagnosed in 1992. Idk if it was a coincidence or not, but my Fibro pain lessened!? I called my Rhuematologist and told him and he told me this was NOT a coincidence at all, and they used this medication as FM treatment years ago with success! I will forever take 600 mg!!"	9	March 6, 2017	6	138
74,626	Wellbutrin SR	depression	"Seeing that most anti depressants take time to actually build up in your system before sustained relief occurs, I have begun taking it and thankfully have felt a decrease with many adverse symptoms of my depression. Sex drive and focus has slowly begun to amp up and I feel more at ease consistantly. I personally have had a good experience on this med. Good luck on your quests for sustained relief."	9	December 23, 2016	50	71
205,605	Pristiq	bipolar disorde	"Pristiq gives me energy and brings me up from the deep depression when no other anti-depressant can. I haven't had to take a huge dose to get that effect either, which is fantastic."	8	November 16, 2011	22	33
152,868	Doxycycline	acne	"This product does not work...instead I got pimples all over my chest, had terrible vivid nightmares , body ache and dry skin and lips. Was taking it for 2 months. Not even the slighest improvement."	1	April 12, 2017	7	35
19,049	Chlordiazepoxide	alcohol withdrawal	"I was a very heavy drinker for 7 years. It got to the point to where I was drinking 18-24 beers a night. I would drink right after I would wake up because I'd be shaking. Decided I needed to stop. Went to my doctor and he gave me Librium. He told me I can take up to 300mg a day. I took 125mg each day for 3 days. This medicine worked wonders. I had virtually no withdrawal whatsoever during the 3 days. I recommend this to anyone that wants to quit drinking without going to a detox center."	10	December 14, 2011	58	99

73,033

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"After having to be taken away in an ambulance from work I spent 5 hours in the ER due to all of the side effects from the pill. My friend who's a medic thought I was having some kind of seizure. I've had 3 friends tell me they've had terrible experiences on this pill. I'm definitely switching."

1

April 3, 2015

11

57

45,065

Fluoxetine

depression

"I was started at 20mgs and after 12 weeks with no improvement my dr.bumped it up too 40mgs daily which put a SMALL damper on the extreme depression I was having but that was only by making me feel nothing at all..except maybe confusion and restlessness.After about 6 months my dr changed me to lexapro which worked better..not MUCH better but a little better."

3

December 5, 2016

5

64

20,910

Acyclovir

cold sores

"I am a Derm nurse. I used the coupon, got mine free plus got samples from office. If you use it at first sign of a flare it's great. It is kind of messy and I had white medicine on my teeth. 1 pill better than taking Valtrex up to 5 days."

9

November 21, 2016

6

52

143,773

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I have nexoplanon since 2015 April so long enough to be able to share my experience. I have red all these horrible reviews and have to say that remember that everyone is different. I sure can relate to some of them, but have to say please give it a chance to your body to adjust to new contraception before writing it off. I have to agree first few months were really hard. I had terrible mood swings, spotting almost daily and acne. It was hard to be patent, but I stuck with it and most of side effects were gone after 6 months. I still get a bit more spots on my face and back then I did before implant, but my periods are completely gone for almost 1 year now, which I love and mood swings are back to normal."

9

October 10, 2016

8

141

180,216

Doxylamine / pyridoxine

nausea/vomiting of pregnancy

"I'm 4 months along with my second child. This pregnancy is very different from the last. I never had such bad nausea, vomiting and dry heaving. I'm taking thus medicine in an as needed basis. So far I need one pill at night and another about mid morning. The original prescription said one morning, one mid day and two at night. I did that once and slept until 2 pm the next day. That's not healthy either. The only complaint I have is the cost. It ran $178.53 for us. A cost that wasn't expected but when Phenergren and Zofran isn't working....you give in. Just as every OTC or prescription, there are side effects. For me the benefit outweighs the risk. Try to stay away from medication until at least 13 wks."

10

August 24, 2014

18

132

104,836

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

ovarian cysts

"I really like this birth control pill. Has made a huge difference in my skin over the past few months. I have been on several different types of birth control pills in the past 11 years and these are definitely the best I have taken. I did experience some spotting/break through bleeding during the first pack, but the benefits overshadowed that by far. I have had shorter periods, less pain, great skin, good moods, and increased sex drive."

9

April 27, 2010

31

78

126,973

Metoclopramide

nausea/vomiting, chemotherapy induced

"I was going to my family doctor for heartburn and try to every prescription in the book for my indigestion come to find out I had Hodgkin's lymphoma cancer. Then when taking chemo I was getting nauseated and still had the indigestion even worse my hematologist put me on this drug and I praise it to this day it's the best thing out there. I am currently in remission but still side effects from the cancer and chemo so I have indigestion problems and as long as I take it before meals and before bedtime I no longer have indigestion"

10

February 15, 2017

2

100

111,466

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir

hepatitis c

"Started this month, get headaches and am tired. Had a liver transplant in July 2014, and have had recurring acities, getting tapped 2 x week. It has almost stopped. Keeping fingers crossed. Very expensive, thank God for tricare."

10

February 10, 2015

53

38

12,866

Prednisolone

inflammatory conditions

"Prescribed to help with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms. Takes some of the joint swelling down, but only after sleeping (i.e. not doing ANYTHING with my body). Doesn't help with pain management unless taken with an opiate analgesic. So far, only side effects experienced are moderate headache (especially if I don't eat), insomnia (only 4-5 hours sleep instead of 7-8) and excruciating shoulder pain about 5 hours after dose. Ironic, considering I'm trying to stop the joint pain. Still, much better."

5

July 23, 2009

30

79

231,879

Trazodone

insomnia

"This medicine worked like no other. I have insomnia and this helps me sleep through the night without waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to go back to sleep and it keeps my mood stable throughout the day. I have less headaches and migraines because I'm getting sleep, and I don't feel too bad in the morning like other medicines that affect me. This is the only medication I take. I have anxiety, depression and insomnia and this pill takes care of all 3. Love it."

10

March 12, 2012

54

92

4,879

Belviq

weight loss

"This works great! I tried the 15 day free trail and I lost three pounds. Wow that is great for me, but here is the sad part I went to get it filled and found out that my insurer doesn't cover it and I cant afford it. So best wishes to anyone that try it. I just wish it didn't cost so much."

10

January 5, 2015

91

63

231,057

Milnacipran

ibromyalgia

"I began Savella with the titration pack and worked up to 200 mg daily. While it did help with the overall aches, the side effects were unbearable. I gave it 5 months, hoping they would pass, but they got worse. I experienced horrible depression, and extreme agitation. It was so bad that my family intervened. It was impossible to live with. Irritable, agitated, crying a lot and so depressed. I looked forward to bedtime so that I could sleep and not be able to feel these horrible emotions. I did not even want to leave my house, I kept the curtains closed and isolated myself as much as I could. I have NEVER had a drug affect me like this. Back to Elavil for me now."

2

November 21, 2009

23

126

203,814

Suvorexant

insomnia

"I am wide awake all night. Then I woke up at 8:00am to put the dog out, are breakfast and went back to bed til noon. I've only had it 4 times and am calling my doctor in the morning. I am taking 20 mg. the highest recommended dosage."

1

July 26, 2016

10

49

85,953

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"There are more positives for me than negatives. I have little to no PMS (used to have lots of cramps, bloating, moodiness, fatigue, breakouts, breast tenderness). Almost none of that now. Periods much lighter and shorter. Skin cleared up alot (although I get a zit once in awhile now I think because my body has adjusted to the hormone levels). The only drawbacks are decreased sex drive and annoying vaginal dryness."

7

May 29, 2013

12

71

229,613

Lurasidone

bipolar disorde

"It's ok, I'm not suicidal anymore because of Latuda. Not too long ago I got off of Pristiq and Lamictal even tried getting off of Vyvanse, everything went downhill from there, so my psych doc decided to put me on Latuda. At first I felt restless at bedtime but now I feel super tired and sluggish, zombie like. Also emotionless so I don't know if I will keep taking it. I want to feel again. Right now I've not been feeling like myself. So we will see what the doctor says."

7

November 22, 2014

35

91

120,418

Montelukast

asthma, maintenance

"I have been on Singulair since it was first on the market. This medication has given me a life that is free of fear from episodes of asthma attacks. Before this medication I was using a steroid inhaler and short acting and long acting. Not to mention the nasal spray and the allergy medication. Five medications versus the one of Singulair plus a fast acting for exercise or shortness of breath."

10

April 26, 2013

49

71

151,130

OxyContin

pain

"I have taken oxycodone for 2 years now. I had back surgery to repair a vertebrae that had been destroyed by cancer. I was on morphine for a while, but my wife complained that I was loopy on it. The oxycodone has been much better in that regard as well as pain relief. I take 40mgs twice a day and am very happy with the results."

9

December 13, 2011

36

66

182,326

Mirena

birth control

"I am a 31 year old mother of a three year old and decided to get Mirena about three weeks ago because I am just terrible at remembering to take the pill. I was completely panicked about getting it in but it was fine...a little uncomfortable but it was quick and definitely NOT painful. I had it put in while I was on my second day of my cycle and the bleeding stopped two days later. Everything was cool till about a week later when I began "spotting", which really just means I have not had light bleeding every day for the last 8 days. Lame. My sex drive is in tact, but I have had some light cramping and minor headaches (nothing too bad, I haven't even had to take pain killers)."

8

October 14, 2010

0

133

203,534

Carisoprodol

muscle spasm

"I have been prescribed Soma for over 20 years. I was first prescribed 180 a month and due to all the controversy over the medication with people taking it wrong or not being prescribed for them my doctor has gotten me all the way down to 120 a month with each new month getting less and less until I won't be able to get them anymore. The reason I have been on them and my Lortab or Norco for so long is because I have had 3 Back surgeries and they still want to do more, 2 NECK surgeries, 4 Shoulder surgeries (2 on each) and Carpul Tunnel surgery on BOTH Hands. These meds have always worked and I DO NOT want to be on anything stronger that I could get seriously addicted to like Oxy's and etc. If I don't have my Soma my spasms are painful."

10

October 29, 2017

5

148

5,081

Orsythia

birth control

"I was on this for 2 years and at first it was great! It worked great... BUT a few months into it I noticed I had no sex drive, heavier periods, minor acne flare ups (I didn't have acne before), & extreme mood swings. A year into it everyone started thinking I was crazy so I went to see a physiologist to help my moodiness. A year & a half in I realized nothing was helping, I was diagnosed with severe anxiety and depression. That was odd to me being that when I was in high school I was happy & outgoing.. My family blamed my relationship for my unhappiness but it was the pill. On top of that I gained 30lbs within the two years of taking it. Now I'm off that crap & happier than ever, I'm normal me again & my relationships with everyone improved!"

2

January 12, 2016

7

148

56,640

Elavil

persistent depressive disorde

"I was taking an SSRI antidepressant and other depression medicines but they didn't work. I started taking this and felt way better than I did before. I've been taking it for a while and got used to the sedating side effects and it's helped me from the first time I took it."

9

December 24, 2012

53

52

168,230

Rizatriptan

migraine

"To me, this is the ONE medicine I can not live without. I have had to try others due to insurance, and none comes even close! Within 15-30 even the strongest, wanting to smash my head-in migraine will be totally gone! No side effects for me either. Never makes me tired, groggy or the medicated feeling. Taken on empty stomach while in college class and had no problems finishing the class and going home to play with the kids and not the mom who was hiding in a dark room with no noise allowed in the house."

10

August 31, 2011

14

97

30,096

Klonopin

panic disorde

"I was born into the middle of WWII in England and have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Also was sexually assaulted at the age of 4 yrs. I came over here to the States at the age of 13 and it all went downhill from there. I have major depression and have been on Prozac for many, many years. I have also been taking Klonopin for as many years and it has given me some kind of normal life. I used to get the tremors so bad that the ambulance people thought it was a grand mal seizure attack. I still get these attacks once in a while but with the help of Klonopin I can actually calm myself back to a normal state of being. I wouldn't call it a wonder medicine but it certainly helps me."

10

May 12, 2014

73

137

140,928

Escitalopram

obsessive compulsive disorde

"I am tapering off of Paxil and on to generic Lexapro by taking one-third my normal dose of Paxil at night and a half dose of escitalopram in the morning. On the fifth day I will just be taking Lexapro at 20 mg daily, per my doctor. I am doing fine, but back when I first started my Paxil in 2009, I had an initial spike in anxiety; I had upped my dose too soon on the advice of a social worker without checking with my doctor, and I was extremely anxious, so I took Xanax temporarily with the Paxil, and I gradually started feeling better over a few weeks, and over the years Paxil has helped. I'm switching to Lexapro, though, since I have started to gain a little weight, and I hope that I can lose those pounds by swiching."

9

December 19, 2015

9

142

5,477

Sovaldi

hepatitis c

"My father has started the treatment 2 months ago, and the virus in your blood lowed. However, the sides effects has being terrible. My father feel worse now than before the treatment. He has cognitives problems now, problems to speak, he lost interest in everything. We did a magnetic ressonation in your brain and they found a tumor probably linked to the medicine. My father is transplanted, now we are trying to figure out this, because he cant do the treatment to solve the tumor."

1

August 10, 2016

4

85

7,439

Xanax

anxiety

"Xanax has helped me with my activity's anxiety, I have a hard time going out being around people especially, when going places like the doctors, shopping, I have a hard time being around people or even just going outdoors also just going outside in general. I don't like being away from home that's my safe zone. I get scared when I here loud loud noises, I'm afraid people are going to hurt me or the ones I love, I am happy with my dogs and cats want to be left alone, Away from the rest of the world. here are only a few that I can trust, my mother, father, My Dave plus my children, plus my therapist Mark."

10

September 17, 2017

19

119

147,723

Norethindrone

birth control

"I have been on this medication for almost 2 months and am ready to stop! I have had 3 periods since October 13th along with pain in my legs while walking and even laying down! The worst part is I am flipping out over every little thing, been fighting with my boyfriend since starting this pill because my emotions are way out of control. I am calling Dr tomorrow to find another option"

1

November 13, 2017

2

73

131,085

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have had Mirena now for about 3 months. I had it inserted at 12 weeks post partum and experienced no pain, just some odd pulling sensations. I was able to drive home right away and felt fine. I had some minor cramping and bleeding for a couple weeks. Now I have been spotting here and there and having long periods but was told that should regulate after 6 months so I am sitting tight for that. I have had no weight gain, actually lost 3 lbs so far. No acne, no mood swings, can't feel it, neither can my partner. So far so good. I love how effective it is and that I don't have to remember to take anything. I'd recommend it."

9

September 12, 2009

14

124

30,144

Klonopin

periodic limb movement disorde

"I have been taking this for several years for a tremor and anxiety. I take it 3 times a day, it works so well, but lately Doctors are giving me hard time filling it because it's considered a controlled substance. I have tried other medications and this works the best for me."

9

August 29, 2013

25

52

151,355

Chantix

smoking cessation

"Thank you so much for Chantix! I have bullous emphysema. My doctor suggested Chantix so I figured I would give it a try. It took a couple of tries before I finally was able to quit. The fact that you continue to smoke for the first week of taking the medication makes it easier. The Chantix is building up in your system while you are starting to notice the cigarettes that you are really not craving but smoking more out of habit. It made me nauseous but not enough to stop taking it. February 10 of this year (2017) was 3 years since I quit smoking! On warning: DO NOT STOP TAKING IT SUDDENLY. It caused MAJOR depression. You have to come off of it gradually. Would I do it again, though? You bet your butt, I would."

10

March 13, 2017

36

138

28,706

Lexapro

depression

"I took it for depression, but after a year it still didn't do anything for me. I had no side effects whatsoever, which was good, but I also had no noticeable improvement in my mood, either. I guess it just wasn't for me. It was like taking a vitamin."

2

September 13, 2012

34

49

56,555

Elavil

anxiety and stress

"Started 25mg for crippling panic attacks !! Had them for 6-7 months without even any relief from xanax ... first and only med that has worked for me without side effects ! Couldn't even take an SSRI felt so sick from them .. 25mg saved my life !"

10

August 5, 2017

35

48

86,213

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"This was the worst tasting bowel prep I've ever used (and I've had 3-4 previous colonoscopies). The taste is incredibly disgusting and nauseating and I don't know how I didn't vomit. It cleaned me out very well, but I almost had an accident with the explosive diarrhea."

8

October 15, 2015

5

47

112,716

Lunesta

insomnia

"I've been on Lunesta for about 7 months and it's made a huge difference. I can actually sleep. The taste hasn't bothered me as much as it seems to bother some people. I take it and then read for a while and often the next day I can't remember what I read, but now that I'm used to it, that doesn't bother me either. My doctor said it's not safe to take it for an extended period of time and tried to switch me to Rozerem, but that didn't work at all, and I insisted on the Lunesta."

8

July 7, 2008

41

98

57,831

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

pain

"I have two fractured vertebrae from a car wreck. At first my Dr. prescribed me Percocet 5/325 it worked but for me the side effects (nausea, itching and sleeplessness) were awful. He then switched me to Lortab 7.5/500 and wow! Not only is the pain killing effectiveness just as strong (if not stronger) than the Percocet but I have experienced NOT ONE negative side effect."

9

August 3, 2012

5

65

90,313

Vicodin

pain

"The only problem I have had with Vicodin is that it really upsets my stomach. Whether I have an empty stomach, full stomach or whether I eat right after I take it or right before. It doesn't matter. Still makes me so sick. So my doctor suggested that I crush it and add it to yogurt or something of that sort and it has been helping a lot. I don't know what the difference is but hey, it works and i'm pain free."

6

February 4, 2009

24

83

37,980

Adipex-P

weight loss

"Lost 45 lbs on this medicine and couldn't be happier. This pill works. I have kept the weight off for 6 mos now and desire to lose another 15 - 20 Lbs so I'm going back on it. My belly has shrunk! 5 ft 2 started at 212 lbs, now 167 lbs. Some people that haven't seen me in a while do a double take. Counting my calories, exercising 5 days a week, keeping a food diary and drinking lots of H2O helps too. Good luck all!"

10

March 24, 2017

76

87

89,356

Celexa

depression

"Celexa was a miracle for me. I was struggling with debilitating depression and anxiety, but after 6 weeks on Celexa, I feel almost myself again. It does take the full 6-8weeks to kick in, so make sure you give it at least a few months to get all the benefits."

10

January 31, 2015

103

50

112,981

Bisacodyl

constipation

"I used Dulcolax for Women. Gentle it said, HAHA. The package said takes 6/12 hrs. It DID NOT take that long, I began to feel the effects from 1 pill after just 2 hrs. I had been constipated for 4 days. At 2 hrs, my stomach began to hurt (took w/ food), my chest began to hurt from my pulse racing, then my back started to hurt from my horrible stomach pain. I was worried. At the 4 hr mark, I was in the bathroom, the first time was ok, so I thought problem solved. Oh no, 15 mins later I started having horrible abdominal cramps and ran to the bathroom, for a 10 minute stay. Then 15 mins after that I was in the bathroom for what I can only describe as horrific and the most intense/never-ending bowel movement of my life. Don't count on 6/12 hrs"

7

March 28, 2017

5

148

188,394

ParaGard

birth control

"Was affective , but was the worst thing I've done to my self . Gained 30 pounds , mood swings like crazy , many other reactions that the doctors swore wasn't because of it. I've had it out for three months and I finally feel normal again!"

1

May 19, 2017

4

47

165,875

Levonorgestrel

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

158,539

Methylphenidate

adhd

"I have been dealing with Attention Deficient Disorder ADD all of my life at 50 years old I was diagnosed with ADD, I had suspected it for some time, and began taking 28 mg of Concerta each day after approximately 2 months I went to a lower dose of 18 mg per day. It has had a positive effect that it is much easier to stay on task my ability to concentrate has been significantly increased. In describing its effect it seems that my mind has slowed down. The side effects have been minimal a little lightheaded at times. I do not take it every day sometimes, I usually use it Monday to Friday."

9

April 6, 2014

58

114

193,276

Cyclobenzaprine

muscle spasm

"My Favorite medicine. I have tried other pain relievers, including Vicodin, but nothing takes the pain away more than Flexeril. It is never had any serious side effects for me and I have even been able to take it while at work to improve my performance when my back would flare up. Best time to take it is right before bed because it puts me right to sleep when I needed to and I wake up feeling no pain at all."

10

February 29, 2016

22

81

190,468

Vigamox

conjunctivitis, bacterial

"I have difficulties using prescription eyedrops because most contain a preservative called benzalkonium chloride that I'm allergic too - my eyes get red, irritated and burn. This eye drop does not have the preservative. It was a life saver for my conjunctivitis! Within 2 days it started to clear up - the drops were easily tolerated."

10

January 30, 2017

3

56

210,475

Linzess

constipation, chronic

"I'm on day 3 and have had horrible cramps, sweating, nausea and diarrhea after every dose. Within 1 to 3 hrs after taking the pill I feel sick until it all comes out! But if it helps me go more than 1 x every 10-14 days, I'll take these symptoms over that. But agree, stay close to the potty."

8

February 20, 2013

46

59

13,093

Xolair

urticaria

"I have had hives since 1997 on a daily basis. I have tried every drug and combination there is. The only thing that ever worked was prednisone and we all know how hateful that stuff is. My doctor told me about Xolair a while back and we waited on my insurance to approve it. It has been the best thing that has happened to me. I started 1 1/2 years ago and havn't had a hive since my first injection. My injections were every 4 weeks for a year and now they are every 6 weeks. I do get all over muscle soreness for a week after injections but that goes away and its far better than having hives. I finally feel normal again!"

10

March 19, 2016

29

124

226,760

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I had Implanon put into my arm whilst I was still breastfeeding which was about November last year ( 2014) I noticed no bleeding at all and five months later still not one spot of blood. My baby is eight months old and I have just stopped breastfeeding. I have lost 5kg's in 3 months I have noticed I don't have an appetite anymore, has anyone else noticed weight loss with Implanon?"

10

April 9, 2015

16

72

66,417

Valacyclovir

herpes simplex, suppression

"For more than one year I%u2019m taking Valtrex, a 500 mg dose a day. I had a newborn daughter so I decided to take care of her against herpes, as you know, this virus can kill a kid younger than 3 months. I didn%u2019t have an outbreak all this period of time, it%u2019s wonderful. "

10

May 10, 2012

25

55

227,484

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I've had the Implanon for about 7 months. I put it in after my second child but I get mg period about 2x a month for a week or sometimes 3x for 3 days it's pretty weird but I don't mind mind this at all as long as I'm protected."

6

February 28, 2013

7

50

88,416

Adderall

narcolepsy

"I just started Adderall 10 mg for a new diagnosis of narcolepsy. This is the first time I have ever stayed awake through a movie, and been able to sit and read without nodding off. I am still my normal, calm self. But I just do not have the compulsion to sleep. Very helpful."

10

July 30, 2013

58

54

136,345

Prazosin

nightmares

"I was put on prazosin to help with nightmares that were causing sleep problems. The very first night I took it was the first night in three months I didn't have a nightmare and slept through the night. I have been on it for 4 1/2 months now and had no nightmares. I have had some odd and sexual dreams but nothing disturbing."

9

December 31, 2014

53

63

79,960

Tenormin

anxiety

"This pill slows my heart down and relaxes me. I actually feel calm. I also take 0.5 Xanax with this and Wellbutrin 200mg. I have agoraphobia and these pills together help me function NORMALLY. YES CAN YOU BELIEVE IT **NORMALLY**. I never thought normal would ever be in my vocab."

9

March 7, 2012

155

50

197,480

Paroxetine

generalized anxiety disorde

"This drug has saved my life. I tried reducing slowly, but my anxiety had come back. Without Paxil I had severe anxiety that was just awful. Could not function or work or anything. Paxil has brought my life back to me."

10

October 6, 2009

62

41

158,494

Methylphenidate

adhd

"I've been taking concerta for the past five months. When I first began taking it, I would get headaches and appetite problems, but those side effects dissapeared after about three weeks on it. Concerta has not only improved the amount of work I'm able to accomplish, its improved my self esteem as well. I no longer feel as shy and cluttered as I did before I started taking concerta. I like that it lasts throughout the entire work day, so I don't have to worry about redosing. Overall, concerta has been a very positive experience for me."

9

April 15, 2015

69

97

77,630

Cephalexin

kidney infections

"I am a 59 yr old female and was diagnosed with a kidney infection. One week prior I had minor UTI symptoms two random days for an hour or so. One week later I was rushed to ER temp 103.2 severe shivering and shakes and flu like pains. Now I'm on On cephalexin 48 hours. No fever at all. Extremely bloated. Slightly nauseous, abdominal pain, minimal body pain. Knocked fever right out. This stinks, but I think this was a great call on the antibiotic. I'm taking it 3x daily 500mg"

9

May 14, 2017

7

91

9,169

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"THE WORST! My hair fell out, I was an emotional disaster, I made poor decisions and my brain felt fuzzy. What an awful time. My period didn't even come so I didn't know if I was pregnant or not. What a terrible drug. Hopefully I'll find something better next time."

2

July 11, 2017

7

50

202,893

Gildess Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I thought this birth control was great at first, but I have now gained 40+ pounds after being on this. I HATE it, to say the least. Oh, it was RECALLED, by the way, which scares me. That's why they have switched users to Blisovi."

2

October 20, 2016

3

45

146,918

Alprazolam

panic disorde

"I was given Xanax 0.5mg over 10 years ago for extreme panic attacks, always and still does do the trick. I started off with 2 a day it became *as needed*. Luckily I didn't build up a tolerance. I am having trouble (Since my doctor retired) finding a doctor to prescribe them. As I type I have been forced to be with out them for going on 5 days and I have had a few really bad panic attacks. Could be lack of pills, could be physiological, most likely menopause. I have not found any one to help me with this. Why? Clearly, I know what works for me."

10

October 10, 2016

41

109

75,146

Linezolid

methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infection

"I acquired a Staph infection after rotator cuff surgery. It was as painful if not more painful as shingles. Have been taking Zyvox for 14 days with 3 to go. It has worked to heal the sores. The problem is the constant stomach upset and nausea. It is a very unpleasant feeling. Somewhat like sea sickness."

9

August 5, 2009

34

56

91,452

Anastrozole

breast cance

"I started anastrozole one year ago. At first I didnt notice any side effects. Now for the past three or four months Ive experienced gradual increase in my joints. My hip joints, knee and hands, give me a lot of pain. I also have stiff hands when I wake up each morning, trigger fingers and thumb, it gradually gets better as the day goes on. Other side effects I have experienced is hair thinning, anxiety, insomnia, thinning nails, chronic diarrhea, thinning of the lower walls of my vagina causing a bladder prolapse and dry mouth. I have stopped taking the product and called my oncologist. He suggested Aromasin but after reading about the side effects of that it seems like I am going from the frying pan into the fire."

2

June 17, 2015

57

130

94,383

Trintellix

depression

"Past experience taking medicines that did work (Celexa, Wellbutrin), 1-2 years later they seemed to stop working (weepy, sad, never wanted to get out of bed, no desire to do anything, flash backs of a traumatic event, constantly dwelling on negative past experiences, etc.). 10mg Brintellix prescribed (1/10/14) while weaning off Wellbutrin. Not so weepy, but was still sad, had no motivation to get out of bed or do anything. Increase to 20 mg (1/28/14), felt like I was going "downhill" fast: even sadder and weepier, etc. Told it may have been too much at once, so was told to take 1/2 dose one day, full dose the next (2/15/14). Still not feeling as well as I thought I should. Increase to 20 mg Blood Pressure went up from 110/68 to 124/72."

4

March 11, 2014

65

132

226,405

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I have had both good and bad experiences with the implant. My first implant (implanon) was great. I would rarely get periods, no weight gain, acne or any side effects really. My second implant (nexplanon) has been the worst experience ever. Since getting the implant three months ago I've had constant bleeding, weight gain, acne, major mood swings, unbearable cramps everyday, no energy and I've constantly been feeling down. I will definitely be getting it removed asap and I doubt I will be trying it again any time soon. However, after having such a good experience first time round, I would still recommend it as a good form of birth control, especially if you're like me and would forget to take a pill everyday."

5

August 14, 2015

3

124

213,994

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Used this twice so far this summer. It is a little bit uncomfortable for the first hour or two after you insert it, but it gets the job done. Id use it again!"

7

July 25, 2016

2

33

226,231

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I had my implant injected in June 2015 and its Sept 2015 so in fairly new at this. I will say that my arm bruised for a couple days after injected. I had to apply ice for a couple of days before my arm was 100% useful again. After 3 months I haven't had a period and haven't really had any spotting. I have noticed some weight gain.. About 3lbs. I plan to keep an eye out for the weight gain. No other symptoms."

8

September 12, 2015

5

84

96,259

Sertraline

depression

"Zoloft was great for controlling my depression, anxiety and obsessive thinking. The side effects were not terrible, all but one of them went away in about a month. The ones that only lasted through the first month were: feeling tired and drained as well as an occasional but mild headache, however, the only long lasting side effect was decreased sex drive, which unfortunately never subsided for me, (the drive is still there, it just isn't as intense) This is a great medicine for depression, anxiety and obsessive thoughts, if you haven't tried it, please do."

8

February 27, 2012

47

95

211,162

Aftera

emergency contraception

"I took the pill about 25 hours later and I am not pregnant however I don't know if I needed to take the pill because he did pull out. I am currently on my period and it has lasted way longer than normal usually mine lasts 5 days and it's lasted a week and it's still a very heavy flow usually mine is only heavy for two days also it's a lot. I am about to start birth control tomorrow I recommend getting on it if you are sexually active."

9

February 6, 2016

4

90

201,155

Zoloft

panic disorde

"I was put on Sertraline for panic attacks. The first few months were good. Only side effects were brain zaps and an overall strange feeling. First few weeks I had racing thoughts, high blood pressure, and feeling like iI had too much caffeine. It slowed down and my panic attacks got less. But, I did gain weight like another review mentioned. Not just a few pounds.... like 25. I was constantly craving carbs, and had a huge bloated feeling all of the time. I had to get off of this medicine unfortunately because of that."

5

September 28, 2016

8

95

18,406

Voltaren

osteoarthritis

"I have been using this medication for 12 years. It gives me great relief. I take it 2x daily and if I miss a dose I know it in a few hours. Without it I have back pain and begin to limp."

9

October 27, 2009

64

42

59,485

Avelox

sinusitis

"I was put on Avelox for a horrible sinus infection, and chest congestion. My doctor never mentioned any of the possible side effects. Within an hour of taking the first dose, I became very tired, weak, and I had heart palpitations and I had overwhelming anxiety. I am now on day 5, and the side effects have only progressed. The joint pain, and muscle cramping , heart fluttering, fatigue, muscle weakness, nausea, blurred vision, loss of appetite, and tremors are enough to scare anyone. It has helped my congestion and sinus infection, but there are other antibiotics that are just a good and so much safer. "

4

March 17, 2011

14

107

113,930

Amlodipine

high blood pressure

"The medicine works rapidly and the 5mg daily dosage is still effective for me after several years of treatment. There's only been a few occasions that I've experienced any side effects after the first few initial doses of medicine. The one I experienced most was sleepiness. Otherwise, I take one pill every evening at bedtime and I'm fine until the next dose."

8

November 24, 2016

83

62

126,032

Viibryd

depression

"I have been taking Viibryd since 1/2012. At the time I was prescribed Viibryd I had been on every SSRI antidepressant available, none of which helped the depression. Viibryd has lifted the depression. The only side effect I have is that I no longer have any emotion, although in the last 6 months I have been able to find some things funny. I am now able to function."

10

October 5, 2013

50

68

232,095

Perampanel

epilepsy

"I have been on this medication since the study for it started. Medicaid covers it totally because I am on Disabilty. I was taking three 4mg pills. I now take 12mg pills. But in my experience it turns me into a zombie so take it only after I am in bed. 1-2 hours after I take my other meds or I get goofy as hell and my partner says I slur like a very drunk person. But say I am asleep at midnight. If I wake up before 11:00 am I will be groggy for about 2 hours unless I have breakfast."

8

June 2, 2016

14

102

20,284

Cambia

migraine

"Cambia is Diclofenac Potassium. This company added flavor consisting of mint and anis (liquorish flavor). Also they added aspartame which is not a good thing. They charge hundreds of dollars for only nine powders. The actual drug of Diclofenac Potassium is cheap and you get a 30 day supply. I just crushed the pill into a powder and took with water just like the Cambia...worked just as fast and tasted better, because it had NO taste. Don't be fooled by the makers of Cambia. It is just another Epi Pen scandal story."

1

September 20, 2016

18

92

112,702

Lunesta

insomnia

"I've taken Lunesta for a year and as a night shift nurse I'm able to take 3mg and sleep solidly for 5-6 hours while the sun is shining outside. When I wake I'm ready and refreshed for another 12 hour overnight shift. The funny taste goes away after a while and is worth the benefit of a good sleep. I recommend taking it on a relatively empty stomach then jump in the sack in a cool room and close your eyes try to calm your breathing then let the sleep come to you. A good pair of comfortable earplugs may help too."

10

July 5, 2009

62

102

59,701

NuvaRing

birth control

"What a low-hassle birth control method! I love that I can easily insert it and forget about it for 3 weeks. It's flexible- you can use it continuously or on a cycle so that you get a period week - which I appreciate. I experienced a bit of breakthrough bleeding the first month, but other than that I experienced no negative side effects. The only thing I don't like is having to refrigerate it before use since I share the refrigerator with many other people."

9

August 25, 2016

6

85

80,575

Mobic

inflammatory conditions

"I began using this medication to reduce sciatic nerve inflammation. It worked great for 9 hours and then the pain was back. Not strong enough for my needs, but again worked well for the first 9 hours."

4

August 14, 2009

36

37

107,080

Implanon

birth control

"I've had the Implanon for about 7 months. I put it in after my second child but I get mg period about 2x a month for a week or sometimes 3x for 3 days it's pretty weird but I don't mind mind this at all as long as I'm protected."

6

February 28, 2013

7

50

14,186

Patanase

allergic rhinitis

"I have allergies and asthma. Patanase is the key to preventing sinus infections that I used to get two times every year like clockwork plus my asthma that gets triggered when my sinuses are bad and on Patanase, I improved dramatically. The generic version works for me for about 30 minutes and then my sinuses swell shut again. When my insurance company insisted I use it and I got a three month supply, it was a miserable three months of stuffiness, asthma attacks and here came the sinus infections again. So now I shell out $170 every three months to get the real stuff that actually works. I would rate the generic a zero if I could."

10

June 11, 2016

5

117

98,020

Nexplanon

birth control

"I rated this a 4 because it has been in my arm since December 17th, 2012, and just a few months it finally comes out. I have had nothing but trouble with this thing. My first period on it was 3 months long. 3 MONTHS LONG! I was told that my periods would be lighter, and less time, as a week was my normal. Oh no. Not anymore. When it comes its at LEAST 2 weeks. These past 2 months have been horrendous. I was on 3 weeks, with super bad cramps, off ONE WEEK and its been 2 weeks on again and the cramps are horrifying. I was told several times to let my body adjust, its normal... Its been 2 and a half years, and I'm not dubbing this 'normal'. This thing cannot come out soon enough. It worked on the not getting pregnant part."

4

August 27, 2015

3

147

192,239

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"My girlfriend has taken this for a couple of weeks. We live together so I have seen the day-to-day effects on her. She got anxiety for the first week and started crying every single day. It's not abnormal for her to get emotional around her period, but this was EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. For any reason. She was definitely acting out of her normal behavior. She then started to feel very depressed and cancelled classes, slept a lot. She also got some spotting on her face, like brown spots that look like freckles. We spoke about it a lot and became clear that this was her YAZ prescription. She got off it, was in a bad way for another couple days and like magic was back to normal. I would definitely NOT recommend this product."

1

November 22, 2015

0

134

165,637

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I was looking for reviews for a while trying to find someone who took the pill as late as I did and I couldn't find any so this is my experience. I Had sex a week and a half ago on April 22nd. We didn't use protection and I am not on birth control. It was very in the moment and honestly we had been drinking so I wasn't sure on how sharp his judgement was on pulling out. I ended up taking plan B the following Tuesday night on the 25th so almost 72 hours later which was really cutting it close. I was nervous about it because I had to go to work and still had classes but I ended up feeling fine. I had absolutely no side effects and got my period right on time which was one week after taking the pill."

10

May 4, 2017

5

146

142,638

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"Okay... I have finally stopped bleeding, loss all the weight I gained (12lbs). So I guess, if you can get through the first 90 days of nonstop bleeding then you'll be okay. My Dr. Advised me not to remove it and give it time, he was right. I like not having to think about birth control, I was just freaked out by the 3 months of bleeding. Like I've previously said the insertion wasn't bad for me."

7

July 30, 2017

1

77

139,791

Nora-Be

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I started taking this pill after i had my son, the dr prescribed this pill because i breastfeed. I have been on the pill for almost a year now and i have a period twice a month and im not talking about spotting or light bleeding.. i have a heavy period every time. I know everyone has different experiences but i would not recommend this pill."

4

September 13, 2016

20

66

58,384

Lactaid

lactose intolerance

"It's very effective overall, one pill prevents symptoms from regular moderately lactose containing products, like cheese or yoghurt, but 2 pills are needed for regular milk or ice cream or even a cappuccino. It has honestly truly changed my life!!"

8

April 7, 2015

29

40

167,584

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"Due to my age (42) and the need for contraceptive and relief from having my period last 2 of 4 four weeks after my second child, I was advised that the Mirena was the best option. I was concerned about having several fibroids which I was diagnosed as having when I was 30. So, Mirena inserted. The bleeding was inconsistent for 12 months. My doc said give it 3 mths, then 6 mths, then 9 mths. No change. After the first month it was noticable that my belly was sticking out. I gained weight around the middle that I could not budge. Had it taken out and felt normal again the next day. Then my period came, with a vengeance. I believe my body stored my menstrual blood which made my fibroids bigger than before. Back to the gyno for me."

2

January 31, 2016

7

141

227,411

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got mine beginning of May 2013. For the first month I didn't bleed, but then I got my period early June. I was worried that I was going to be bleeding for the next several months (since I had a bad experience with bleeding with the shot), but I only bled for about two weeks! I haven't had sex yet while on the Implanon so I'm worried that after I do have sex again while on it I might bleed again. But so far I love it!"

10

June 27, 2013

6

88

128,407

Phentermine

obesity

"I started taking phenermine on September 11, 2015. I weighed in at 253.4 when I started. Today is my 3rd day and I'm down to 250.0. I have noticed a change in my appetite as well as increased energy level. I did get a slight headache on day two but I think it was from not drinking enough water. I hope to lose 15-20 lbs the first month and 90 over all. I will update my progress in a few days."

8

September 13, 2015

15

81

64,228

Sertraline

depression

"Had a very difficult first two weeks on it had depression for years not seeing much change but gonna give it two weeks. Then see what happens had a lot of suicidal thoughts on them very anxious to come off as I have heard it gets more difficult if you withdraw from sertraline I haven't slept well for sometime. My mind is racing constantly really hoping this get better glad I am not alone and other people struggle on it."

2

November 20, 2016

14

80

216,202

Copper

birth control

"Love it bc I didnt want hormones! The worst is over. Getting it put it in I was squeezing my hands together as tight as possible but just remember to rhythmic BREATHE during the process. After insertion, lots of advil, and I didn't have sex for a week. I was spotting during that time but noticed only when I was going the bathroom. It feels back to normal after 2 weeks. I followed advice from one review to not consume dairy, caffeine, or sugar a week before and during my period. Its tough ridding of coffee but I switch over to chi tea. I also keep taking advil three days before my period bc there are minor cramps. The day of my period my cramps are intense but nothing I cant handle. They do make me moody though cause theyre annoying"

9

March 27, 2015

3

141

178,258

Duloxetine

anxiety

"My Doctor diagnosed me with Generalized Anxiety Disorder and put me on Cymbalta. The first couple of weeks were a little rough with the nausea, but nothing unbearable. I did lose a bit of weight too. It did help with my anxiety and depression a lot. I was on 60mg. Now 2 years later I was in a different place in my life, did not want to be dependent on a pill, so started weaning off. Went from 60mg to 30mg. Then taking it every other day.... then down to 20mg. Now is the hard part. Dr told me from there just quit taking it - yah right. All the blogs you read about the "brain zaps" are so true. "

5

January 8, 2010

19

121

22,395

Treximet

migraine

"I have to say I really love this medication. I have migraines 4 to 6 times a month. I try not to take it all the time due to me having hot and cold flashes. The first time I took it my head felt like I put something icy and hot on my brain. It's now going on a year and I still get hot and cold flashes but the side effects are worth it. I can work with being hot and cold. With my migraines I just want to lay in a ball and cry but know I can't because it will make it worst. This pill is a lot of money. I just wish it would come down in price."

8

August 7, 2015

7

122

166,264

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I am 22 and got my IUD 5 months ago and love it! The insertion hurt but wasn't that bad. My periods are getting shorter my cramps are getting better. I would do it again in a heartbeat. My boyfriend doesn't feel anything and best of all, I'm not pregnant!"

10

December 14, 2016

0

50

216,527

Sildenafil

erectile dysfunction

"I cut one 50mg tablet in half and tried as an experiment and I was able to obtain and keep an erection. I had no side effects. It was so nice to have a stiff erection. Although the 50mg tablets worked, I would get some of the side effects... not unbearable. I tried 12.5mg and I could tell I was getting an erection but the sensation did not seem to last as long."

10

November 30, 2014

126

73

61,707

Citalopram

generalized anxiety disorde

"I have been prescribed Citalopram for the 4th time but have started my dose at only 5mg as I get so many bad side effects but the good news is, this is this really works 100% for me once I get used to it! I only wish I had not listened to my doctor who kept tapering me off it but always gave me Zopiclone or Lorazepam to help, only my new GP won't give me either so this is tough right now. Only on day 3 but remember how I was able to lead a completely normal life once the medication worked. A small price to pay in the end have been ill for almost a year now trying different medication but decided it was tie to go with the one that truly works despite how horrible the start up effects might be ."

9

April 18, 2016

26

145

203,950

Suvorexant

insomnia

"I have been on 10 mg of brand ambien for 12 years. It works, but only the BRAND name - none of the generics worked. My insurance would not cover brand ambien and I was stuck paying $435 a month! I tried many medications, including several benzos, Serequel (halluncinated on that one!), etc. My osteopath had samples of Belsomra and suggested I give it a try. At first I wasn't quite convinced it was working. I gave it a good week. I can tell you know I LOVE this medication! It definitely mimics a more natural sleep cycle. I do have some weird dreams, but that usually right before waking after 8 hours of sleep. I would highly encourage trying this but give it a full week. It stops the alerted mind and stress thinking."

9

September 5, 2015

37

135

157,347

Guaifenesin

cough

"I began with a sudden onset of mild, moving to severe lung congestion. I hacked and coughed so hard that I would gag. It wouldn't loosen or become what Dr. 's call productive no matter what OTC cough medicine I took. My Dr then put me on Guaifenesin and literally after the 1st dose, I could cough the gunk in my lungs up and out. I could actually lay flat again without chest pain and coughing fits. I noticed something else.... I have Fibromyalgia and was diagnosed in 1992. Idk if it was a coincidence or not, but my Fibro pain lessened!? I called my Rhuematologist and told him and he told me this was NOT a coincidence at all, and they used this medication as FM treatment years ago with success! I will forever take 600 mg!!"

9

March 6, 2017

6

138

74,626

Wellbutrin SR

depression

"Seeing that most anti depressants take time to actually build up in your system before sustained relief occurs, I have begun taking it and thankfully have felt a decrease with many adverse symptoms of my depression. Sex drive and focus has slowly begun to amp up and I feel more at ease consistantly. I personally have had a good experience on this med. Good luck on your quests for sustained relief."

9

December 23, 2016

50

71

205,605

Pristiq

bipolar disorde

"Pristiq gives me energy and brings me up from the deep depression when no other anti-depressant can. I haven't had to take a huge dose to get that effect either, which is fantastic."

8

November 16, 2011

22

33

152,868

Doxycycline

acne

"This product does not work...instead I got pimples all over my chest, had terrible vivid nightmares , body ache and dry skin and lips. Was taking it for 2 months. Not even the slighest improvement."

1

April 12, 2017

7

35

19,049

Chlordiazepoxide

alcohol withdrawal

"I was a very heavy drinker for 7 years. It got to the point to where I was drinking 18-24 beers a night. I would drink right after I would wake up because I'd be shaking. Decided I needed to stop. Went to my doctor and he gave me Librium. He told me I can take up to 300mg a day. I took 125mg each day for 3 days. This medicine worked wonders. I had virtually no withdrawal whatsoever during the 3 days. I recommend this to anyone that wants to quit drinking without going to a detox center."

10

December 14, 2011

58

99