Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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16,024	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I Started to take this pill on my first day which fell on a sunday. It was my first time in years using birth control again & NEVER EVER AGAIN !! I only took the pills THREE days before I started noticing side effects. First off I was alwayss tored no matter how much I sleep I still wake up tired , all through the day TIRED !! & Then I always had a attitude everyday. But really it made me so emotional WEDNESDAY I burst out in tears & I don't even know why !! I wouldn't dare take another one of these !!"	3	June 13, 2016	4	105
20,145	Macrobid	bladder infection	"This works fine for me, I'm allergic to most of the antibiotics out there but not this one thankfully. I get uti's frequently, because I always have to be cultured, sometimes that waiting period helps the thing really get going. Normally its a 10 day course... I do not get headaches or any of the side effects others have had. Everybody's body is different, the only way you'll know how you will react is to take it yourself."	8	October 17, 2015	40	78
167,223	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"Hey ladies hoping I'll help someone out there that's a worry wart like myself! I got skyla implanted yesterday and so far so good! I was on the second day of my period during insertion but as soon as it was placed I've had almost no bleeding! Slight cramps here and there but nothing crazy. Insertion hurt like a mother but it's bearable. (19 w/o kids)"	10	April 30, 2016	3	66
34,708	Minocycline	acne	"I've been on this medication for over 2 years, off and on. My derma said it could cause long term effects such a blue gums and teeth but I hadn't noticed that side effect until recently on my gums. The minocycline helped with my hormonal acne, but not my usual breakouts. I've struggled with acne for 10+ years so it's obviously frustrating but my derma has had me try everything to avoid the possibility of me going onto isotretenoin. Since I've noticed my gums turning blue, I decided to stop taking the minocycline. Ever since I stopped my skin has been looking clearer. I don't think this medication or antibiotic is meant for long term use at all."	6	November 3, 2015	6	118
18,630	Tikosyn	arrhythmia	"In persistent Atrial Fibrillation for five years. Tried a few cardioversions and they lasted a week or so. I wasn't very symptomatic so I lived with it along with Coumadin and then Pradaxa. Had ablation, stayed in sinus for 2 weeks. Couldn't tolerate flecanide. Had another cardioversion and would not convert. Put on Tikosyn and spontaneous normal sinus after one dose and no hint of AF since."	10	February 10, 2015	57	67
102,262	Clindamycin / tretinoin	acne	"I've been using this for about 2 and a half weeks now, I initially broke out significantly but now that has calmed down along with my acne in general. I do still get some small zits here and there but they quickly subside or stay very small. My skin also peeled a lot and has dried up but I can see that gradually improving as well. The scarring has gotten slightly better but I'm liking what I'm seeing so far overall."	8	August 24, 2017	4	81
211,042	Carisoprodol	muscle spasm	"Soma has been the only spasm medicine that is affordable, to improve my quality of life after 3 back surgeries. Some of the side effects from other medicines, like Flexeril, have left me tired all the time, and with a feeling of irritability. But my doctor has recently told me she will soon stop prescribing it. Looking for affordable alternatives now."	9	December 2, 2012	59	61
19,841	Pregabalin	ibromyalgia	"Lyrica is a miracle drug. I was taking 12 to 16 ibuprofen a day and was still in constant pain. Now I only take a few occasionally for breakthrough pain. I take 150 mg of Lyrica in the morning and 300mg at bedtime. My sleep is better. I still have difficulty moving around in the morning, but within an hour of taking my morning dosage the majority of my pain, etc is gone."	10	January 16, 2009	22	73
78,266	Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula Sparkling Original Effervescent Tablets	sinus symptoms	"I love taking this before bedtime, or when I have time to rest as it does make me drowsy. It tends to work faster than others and when sinuses are bad, it is a major plus. Only downside is it makes me drowsy so cannot take it when working (although half works well enough to keep symptoms tolerable until I can take a whole one)."	8	April 8, 2014	2	65
54,978	Bupropion / naltrexone	weight loss	"I started contrave in April 2016- at first I had the nausea and was dizzy but it finally stopped after about 30 days. I started out at 221 lb and now at 180. Tickled to death with the results."	10	September 25, 2016	37	39
53,901	Macrodantin	urinary tract infection	"I was prescribed this to be taken 4 times daily for 3 days. My UTI symptoms were gone by the first day. I have now finished the course and my UTI is gone. This medication worked great for the infection. I did not experience any serious side effects except some tiredness, 'spaced out' feeling, and on the 2nd day I did feel very 'down' not sure if that was because of the medication. However on the third day I feel fine."	9	November 18, 2017	1	81
121,978	Venlafaxine	anxiety and stress	"I am so thankful for this medication. At first, I was terrified to take any medication since the only pill I've ever been prescribed is birth control. Being a military wife with a year old daughter and relocating and being away from my family, anxiety hit me hard! I would lay in bed thinking that I would NEVER feel normal again. I was prescribed Effexor XR 37.5mg for the first week or so, and I did not have any side effects from it and actually felt better within days! Now I am at 70mg and I feel great. No panic attacks, no anxiety! If you were like me a couple of months ago, sitting here wondering if you should ask your doctor about trying this medicine, GO FOR IT! You can and will feel normal again."	10	November 11, 2011	43	136
115,054	Diazepam	muscle spasm	"Valium is a great muscle relaxer, however long term use causes more pain in the long run. After I had been taking a low 5-10 therapeutic dose for neck pain. I became intolerant to that dose & ended up with an 18 year dependency. I reached a daily 40 mg dependency when severe back & leg pain began. 18 years later, I managed to reduce the dosage to 10mgs a day with little w/drawal symptoms. Then I came across an obscure research article on rats given Valium. They developed RA-like symptoms, which is what I have. It's a type of rebound muscle pain when your body's tolerance level reaches it's peak. It's similar to rebound headaches & the pain is severe. Please think carefully about staying on Valium long term. I'd say 2 months is safest."	10	April 8, 2015	57	136
133,287	Tri-Sprintec	birth control	"I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for a month and about a week now, I have been having crazy mood swings that is causing me to not want to do anything, argue with my partner, then be fine 10 minutes later. Very irritable. I will get tired for doing nothing and just want to sleep, sort of like a depression but I refuse to say I am depressed, I am normally a very happy person look to the bright side of everything, Now I just want to cry and sleep. Then comes heart palpitations, headaches every day since I have been taking them, feel sick. "	1	December 9, 2011	6	105
121,385	Venlafaxine	generalized anxiety disorde	"I've only been on this medicine for a month and am experiencing more mood swings. My anxiety has worsened along with my fatigue. I am also experiencing hives and skin sensitivity"	1	March 1, 2016	22	31
183,865	Natazia	birth control	"This is my 3rd birth control pill. I've always had long periods (7-9 days) and after my last pill gave me mood swings, NO sex drive, and still long periods with spotting between periods; this pill has fixed all that. My periods are barely 3 days and I have no spotting between periods, which is the best part. Well, that and the fact that it works to prevent pregnancy in 2 ways."	10	April 28, 2014	12	72
122,872	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I've tried many birth controls, probably about eight, but this one stands out in my memory as the worst just because of the side effects. I will say I can appreciate a short period, four days I believe? I was on this pill for only a month a while back, but if I recall correctly that was the month I reached my highest weight ever, gaining ten pounds. I got rather irritable and was glad when I switched to Quartette and apologized for snapping at people :^)"	3	December 25, 2015	0	87
60,938	Multivitamin	dietary supplementation	"Within a week my night time pain, from diabetic Neuropathy, which usually wakes me up like clock work around 4am, was gone. For the first time in years I was able to clean my house without the help of a cleaning company. I hope the positive effects of Metanx last."	10	April 1, 2015	58	50
70,257	Zofran	gastroenteritis	"I have the stomach virus. It hit me around 10 this morning but I didn't start vomiting until 2. Zofran has somewhat helped. But I'm still so weak & sick. The thought of food makes me sick."	6	December 19, 2016	8	37
84,595	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"Absolutely awful. This pill almost killed me. Gave me lung clot symptoms, migraines, thyroid pains and the worst stomach ailments I've ever had. After I'd been on this pill for a year I all of a sudden got a horrible stomach condition where I lost a ton of weight and couldn't eat for 3 months. I'm 5'7 and this pill caused me to get down to 99lbs. If I didn't find out in time that it was this retched pill causing my stomach problems, I'd either be in the hospital on an IV or dead. Shame on the pharmaceutical companies that release these pills, claiming they're safe to the public when obviously hundreds of women are getting so sick/dying from these things. I, under a good conscience, could not release a pill like this."	1	August 15, 2016	6	134
199,188	Depo-Provera	birth control	"I have been on the depo shot for a year now.. ITS AWESOME!! I don't have periods at all.. only spotted for a couple of week for the first month and a few days before my last shot.. my cramps aren't as bad as they were before I started the shot.. the only thing I notice I can relate to on the other women's post is my emotions are slightly unstable.. I want to cry about EVERYTHING!!! not to the point where its uncontrollable but just to things that should not make me wanna cry (radio commercials, funny tv shows, etc.) other then that I feel great! no weight gain, loss of sleep, or excessive bleeding.. I am very happy with bc!!"	8	November 19, 2015	2	122
204,860	Cyproheptadine	anorexia	"I've been taking this medicine for weight gain, all my life I've been struggling with my weight, I'm 35 years old, 5'4 and weighed 92 lbs and after a month I'm at 110 lbs. This pill is a miracle, I also used to get really bad migraine but since taking this pill that has stopped."	10	January 13, 2015	82	55
6,385	Ocella	birth control	"I used ocella years ago and it was great at first. My cramps weren't as painful or etc but then I started getting severe stomach pain and guess what? I found out I had gallstones due to Ocella and had to have my gallbladder removed when I was 20 and I'm 25 now. So if any ladies experience stomach pain on the right side you might have gallstones due to this pill"	1	May 7, 2016	5	72
183,984	Hydroxyzine	anxiety	"I have horrible persistent anxiety & panic disorder & have been taking one benzo or another, mainly Klonopin for the past 18 years. I tried all of the other anxiety meds & nothing worked but benzos. I've been on .5mg of Klonopin most recently for the past couple years. Recently I had surgery & was put on Oxycodone for pain. As soon as my psychiatrist found out about this he cut me off my klonopin abruptly after my last prescription ran out. I called his office in a panic & he phoned in a script for Atarax 25mg 1 or 2 pills every 6 hours as needed for anxiety. What a joke. Made my anxiety & panic worse. I am now getting Xanax from other places to treat my anxiety since doctors will not help."	1	November 17, 2017	1	135
136,844	Sodium hyaluronate	osteoarthritis	"I just finished my 3rd series of 3 shots each. Give it 2-3 to weeks after your last shot. Stay away from cardio and ice it daily. This is truly an amazing product. It hurts during and after and take it easy."	8	November 7, 2012	74	42
66,178	Propranolol	benign essential trem	"It worked great in the beginning, but within a few months lost its effectiveness, and I needed more and more to get the same effect. I also felt like I was addicted to it. It was the first thing I went for in the morning."	8	January 30, 2009	78	45
199,838	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"I never believed I could stop smoking. I had accupuncture, laser therapy and hypnotherapy. I didn't manage to stay stopped. The patches irritated my skin. I then tried champix and gradually greatly cut down the habit without thinking about. I felt nauseous sometimes but felt it was worth it. I got a bit depressed after about 3 weeks but this happened at the same point no matter which method I tried so I don't think the Champix caused it, I think the loss of a 45yr habit would be more likely to cause low mood I'm now 4yrs nicotine free and could not have achieved it without Champix. It's not for everyone but in my opinion it is the easiest method. The only willpower required was to take the tablets and not to buy cigarettes. Money is great."	10	January 23, 2017	3	138
79,285	Plan B One-Step	emergency contraception	"47 hours after unprotected sex, my boyfriend bought Plan B One Step from Target. I had unprotected sex on October 18th and took the pill the next day in the evening. On October 24th I began to experience cramps, migraines, nausea, and I had my period two weeks earlier. So for me it worked."	7	October 27, 2015	14	54
102,138	Benzphetamine	obesity	"I was on this medicine for 4 weeks. I lost 15 lbs but I also failed a drug test. The medicine showed up as chrystal meth. I hope I never have to go through that again."	7	April 20, 2009	37	36
67,075	Hydrocortisone	dermatitis	"This medication burned my scalp after a few days of using 1x/d. It made my condition worse & I experienced many of the side effects. When you read through all of the side effects as well as how adversely it can affect your health, proceed with caution."	1	August 3, 2015	0	47
14,873	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I started taking this drug in January of 2016 and for the first two months everything was fine. After the first two months of having no side effects, things got bad. I got extremely painful cystic acne around my mouth, painful menstrual cramps, headaches, and I went from weighing 150 pounds to now 180 pounds. At the beginning I barely had a period but at the end it was back to being the long and dreadful periods I once had. This birth control obviously did what it was supposed to by preventing me from getting pregnant, but the side effects were not worth it. My doctor has no changed me to Yaz so I am hoping this is a better experience."	3	September 20, 2017	0	121
41,498	Aubagio	multiple sclerosis	"I wish I could rate this medication a 0 - this nearly killed me. Too bad this site only allows you so many characters because I wish I could tell you my whole story of this medicine but will have to give you the highlights - I gave it a good 4 months before going off and I only got worse everyday. New symptoms I did not have - severe depression/ suicidal thoughts, pain and tingling, blurry vision, brain fog, panic attacks, couldn't think straight, just a general "off" feeling, like I wasn't all here. I have been off 6 months and a far cry from where I was, but still even some lingering symptoms - this made me WAY WORSE THAN I EVEN WAS BEFORE I STARTED IT - DON'T GO ON THIS MED - Also, check out a documentary on meds"	1	April 19, 2016	59	143
143,707	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I didn't have a good experience with nexplanon. I had an implanon before that and had no problems, but this birth control really did a number on my hormones! It caused major depression, terrible acne, crazy mood swings, and low sex drive. If I experienced any stress at all, I would bleed like having my period. I have discussed several other options multiple times with my doctor and decided to try paragard. The doctor recommended trying a hormone free method, because all of the side effects I've experienced are results of imbalanced hormone levels. I know paragard causes longer and heavier periods with worse cramping, but that actually doesn't sound so bad after my nexplanon experience. I want to go back to having regular periods again."	2	November 18, 2016	3	126
59,851	NuvaRing	birth control	"I was on the pill for about 3 years, tri sprintec, it really had no side effects besides moodiness rarely, but I wanted to try something hormone free. I tried the Paraguard IUD for 8 months, it was extremely easy (after the pain from insertion subsided), but my periods were SOO bad had it removed and wanted to give Nuvaring a shot. Super nice because you don't have to remember a pill everyday, but after about a week I was borderline suicidal, moody and breaking out like crazy. I tried to let it pass because I really wanted to give this a shot but eventually it made it difficult to orgasm or even get wet during intercourse, and my vagina feels super irritated. I hope others have better experiences, but I'll be going back to the pill!"	4	January 7, 2016	1	137
91,944	Lyrica	neuropathic pain	"Thus is intended as a warning about sudden cessation of long term Lyrica use. I've been taking 75mg twice daily Lyrica for severe pain resulting from crush fractures in my spine. I started to feel a slight benefit from the drug a few weeks after beginning to take it but it wasn't until I started swimming that my long standing pain completely disappeared. I never missed a dose until a few days ago: just ran out, had to wait til the next day, effectively missing two doses. I went through an incredibly harrowing experience in that time without the drug...it wasn't psychological: I could almost physically feel the chemistry in my brain and body going totally haywire. It was extremely alarming, nothing can describe how nasty it was."	5	July 27, 2015	67	128
17,278	Gemcitabine	pancreatic cance	"While my oncologist could not conclude that GEMZAR was effective in my case, I have survived late-stage metastatic pancreatic cancer for more than 6 years since beginning my first (of 2) treatment regimen. Absent any other explanation, I must consider the possibility that GEMZAR was instrumental in my survival. I've been told I have exceptional tolerance for GEMZAR, and I ultimately had 54 infusions over 2-and-a-half years, with a one-year gap. The side effects were minimal in my case (most frequent: flu-like symptoms, mild infections), and I was able to conduct relatively normal work & life routines, although I frequently had to battle a high level of fatigue."	7	August 9, 2012	93	108
52,082	Adipex-P	weight loss	"This is my second post, I have been on this diet for 4 months. I started at 242lbs and now I am 188lbs and I feel great. Don't give up hope it does work if you put your mind to it."	10	September 9, 2013	182	41
90,765	Chateal	birth control	"I have been taking this birth control for almost 1 month and starting my next month tomorrow. Not very many side effects except from tiredness and a few headaches here and there. The headaches are coming more frequent now but I am not sure as to if the birth control is causing this. But Chateal has worked great for me."	8	July 16, 2015	4	60
109,528	Nexplanon	birth control	"Got nexplanon in April 2016. was fine for first 2 months but had my regular periods, didn't think much from it because at least I didn't have to remember to take a pill. The 3rd month came and got my period for 16 days.. and then continuously with 4-7 day breaks. Light periods no cramps (normal for me) but more frequent. I'm in my 4th month now and on my 21st day of my period.. it was light for the first 16 days and now heavier. I get headaches and I am lethargic. called my doctor to get it taken out but the cant get me in until december...that's 3 months away! Not knowing how much longer my period was gonna last (doesn't feel like it's stopping anytime soon) called again and had to beg for sooner appt. I go in in 2 weeks. Don't recommend."	6	September 25, 2016	4	146
123,769	Skyla	birth control	"After having Skylar inserted 24 hrs ago, I'm still experiencing cramping like I would on the first day of my period, but its not going away with the heating pad. I had mine inserted on the 5th day of my period, but overall I don't know if I'd do this again. I was able to get off the table and drive home, however the pain made me seriously consider popping a kid out of my cervix. Of my other options, I was done with the pill and looking at the arm implant when I was pushed towards the more regional discharge of hormones that Skyla has. Overall just frustrated with the explanation of what to expect as there isn't a week after section on the website."	5	September 2, 2017	1	126
170,499	Quetiapine	obsessive compulsive disorde	"I was on Seroquel for a long time and then I overdosed on it and was taken off. For the next 2 years I suffered from horrible anxiety, paranoia, ocd, panic etc. and ended up in the hospital twice for very long stays (2 months). I had ECT and nothing seemed to help. Finally my therapist suggested to the psychiatrist that he put me on Seroquel. It is like a miracle drug! I no longer have anxiety and OCD"	10	June 20, 2015	16	79
225,523	Bupropion	smoking cessation	"I have been taking it for 1 week...I get headaches and agitation, abit dizzy. I was debating wheather to stop taking it...but I will try a few more days. Will this go away as I continue!!"	8	July 12, 2014	34	36
74,080	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	menstrual disorders	"I have been taking Junel for over a month now. I have had no adverse effects. I have already seen a positive change in how my period has regulated and gotten lighter."	10	September 4, 2011	0	32
107,391	Implanon	birth control	"I had the Implanon inserted in May 2008. I was prompted by my doctor to choose this method of birth control. After 6 months of constant bleeding I contacted my doctor to ask if it was normal. He said that it was normal to have abnormal bleeding and that it would slowly even off and then stop all together. I gave it few more months and when it didn't stop I contacted him again. I got it removed in May 2009. I had not stopped bleeding once, I gained 25 pounds, I had severe depression and severe acne. I am still having these issues 2 years later and I want people to know. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for a year and a half. "	1	October 9, 2011	0	130
72,181	Tramadol	chronic pain	"I have Temporomandibular joint disorder which is Chronic and very painful. I asked the doctor for something for pain and he wrote tramadol. It has been very helpful more so than hydrocodone. I recommend it to anyone. The only negative side effect I've experienced is slight constipation."	10	July 29, 2014	53	47
136,212	Relpax	migraine	"I am a migraine sufferer. They tend to last for several days before I start to feel relief. Relpax for me doesn't seem to change that. Even after multiple doses I continue to be in agonizing pain. But not all medicines will work the same for everyone."	5	May 4, 2010	12	47
94,335	Trintellix	depression	"I had been taking brintellix for a few months. 20Mg and it was working great. I have pretty severe depression and everyone said they saw a positive change in me. But it started making my stomach hurt, I told the dr and we decided it was worth the stomach ache because it was really helping. When I started throwing up and feeling nauseous 24/7 I had to stop it. Been off for a couple weeks and still feel very sick."	5	August 13, 2015	33	80
77,530	Cephalexin	bladder infection	"I have urine infection with pain and blood . Doctor gave Keflex 500mg 3 times per day on 7 day course. After the third tablet on first day, the pain is almost gone and there is no more blood. Very happy and will continue to finish the whole course 7 days. Keflex works very well for me."	9	December 9, 2016	46	57
77,299	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"I've been on Belviq for 5 days. I'm taking it for thyroid related weight gain. I'm 39, 5'2", and 30 lbs overweight - diet and exercise have not worked. The first few days were rough. Severe dizziness, headaches, etc. In general, I could barely function, mostly because of the dizziness. Now at day 5, I'm feeling much better, no headaches, dizziness is greatly improved, etc. I have lost 1lb. in 5 days - this is impressive, as I was gaining 2 lbs weekly before Belviq. I don't have enough time on Belviq to give a real review, just wanted to say hang in there, the side effects will subside after a few days. Mine were bad, I wanted to stop taking it, luckily I stuck it out. I'm very excited about what Belviq can help me accomplish!"	8	March 13, 2014	48	137
138,620	Phentermine	weight loss	"I love, love, love this medicine. I weighed 146lbs last month, I now weigh 127lbs and counting. I'm getting married in a month and this has so saved me. I would say try it if you haven't already because everyone I know wants it now they see how it worked for me so fast."	10	May 22, 2012	13	54
167,335	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I'm 19 years old & I took Plan B 3 days after unprotected sex on Friday March 18, 2016. I bought this product Monday night & took it immediately ! At first I thought it wasn't going to be effective because I didn't have any side effects. A few days after I began to feel very emotional,almost a depressed feeling. I also began to feel cramping, & 6 days after taking PLAN B - I got my period !!!!!!! (Sunday March 27,2016). It really worked !!!!"	9	March 28, 2016	13	86
141,693	Escitalopram	anxiety	"I'm a 30 yr old female. Recently I got promoted at work to a more stressful and pressured role, I also found out that my partner of 12yrs has been having an affair. I've turned to therapy and Lexapro to help me through this time. I've only been on it for a week and have already experienced an improvement. I started with 5mg, will move up to 10mg in a week. My issues were-social anxiety and mild depression, I'd say my anxiety has decreased by 60%, psych said that I takes 3-6weeks for it to really kick in, so can't wait. The worst part for me was my doctor started me off on 20mg and for 2 days I had extreme anxiety and moderate depression, but I read through some positive posts and decided to soldier on with it and am so happy that I did."	8	December 2, 2011	15	146
29,896	Oxazepam	anxiety	"I have taken this drug over a long period of time to help control my panic attacks caused by my agoraphobia. It worked when I started it and it still works, although I should caution that increasing the dosage without your doctor's approval can cause increased tolerance and the need for more. Also, it can be taken to help one sleep as others have noted. I stay on the recommended dosage each day and now lead a very normal life."	9	November 7, 2009	46	80
36,399	Fentanyl	chronic pain	"I was on 12.5 mcg but I started metabolizing it too fast, I was in withdrawal after 48 hrs. I moved up to 25 mcg but after just a couple of months, back in withdrawal in 48 hrs instead of 72 hrs. My insurance refused to pay for 48 hr changes and only wanted to continue to have the doc increase from 25 mcg. It helps great for pain but at what cost?! Don't become dependent on this drug. It's not worth it. The withdrawal trying to come off this cold turkey or even with clonodine is inhumane. I had to check into detox to help get off after just 9 months. Please don't take this unless you're in end of life care. Doctors don't explain what it's like to get off this medicine. Once I got off this and Percocet, over the counter meds work again."	4	March 16, 2017	17	147
183,940	Natazia	birth control	"I took Natazia for 4 months after taking Levora/Portia for 2 years. My libido went WAY UP, in the first 2 months everything was fine, my period was light, my appetite decreased, and I even lost a little weight. However, in the last 2 months I had bleeding every 2 weeks. I bled in Days 10-15 exactly like a heavy/regular period. I began getting chest and facial acne and headaches (which are not normal for me). So after 4 months, I had to switch. The increase in libido was awesome, but it is not so awesome to be "unavailable" for additional days (beyond period) each month."	6	April 23, 2011	5	106
213,209	Nuvigil	bipolar disorde	"I'm a Bipolar II with Panic Disorder. There is a possibility that I'm Mildly Narcoleptic also. The following Cocktail has me functioning at 100% for many years. 10mg of Abilify once a week - Increased concentration and did away with panic disorder 1mg of Xanax Every night along with a botanical extract call Lemon Balm- For Sleep 250mg of Nuvigil- Makes me alert and awake and full of energy. I believe that the Nuvigil works for me as an Antidepressant. If you are full of energy how can you be depressed? I believe the Abilify keeps the anxiety and panic disorder and mania in check. "	10	January 17, 2013	34	106
41,017	Acetaminophen / oxycodone	pain	"Prescribed this after impacted wisdom teeth extractions. Eased pain a little, but the headache, sleeplessness, constipation, jitters and persistent nausea isn't worth it. Ibuprofen works much better without any side effects."	2	November 27, 2015	15	31
92,370	Lyrica	16</span> users found this comment helpful.	"it was awful i used it for one day because of the pain i am in i was horribly sick i was throwing up almost passed out it was the worst thing i will never take it again"	1	March 3, 2008	16	38
117,541	Nortriptyline	migraine prevention	"For 25 years I suffered with migraines with aura, numbness in my hands, face, + nausea etc. I tried everything the doctors suggested, & avoided triggers. I haven't eaten chocolate in 32 years, never eat bananas, & I've never had red wine. In 1997, a neurologist prescribed 100mg of Pamalor, and 500mg of Naproxen 2x a day. It completely changed my life. I now stay away from the obvious triggers, & take 50mg a night(75 during my periods) & 250mg naproxen. I get migraines about 5x a year now, & use Imitrex then). I've taken it for 18 years & would like to ween off of it. I don't like the heart concerns associated with it, constipation, nor the weight gain. I exercise daily, maintain a 1200 cal diet, & still gain weight.. 50 lbs in 18 years."	9	November 4, 2015	20	138
141,205	Escitalopram	anxiety	"I was terribly bullied in high school, made fun of my sexuality and developed an extremely high amount of social anxiety. I would shudder at the thought of going to school. I had lost hope. Visited a psychiastrist. Was prescribed Escitalopram. The medicine did not seem as if it was working in the first few months. I was given anti anxiety medicines too so I always credited them whenever I felt better. However, it has almost been an year and now I am only on Escitlopram. I realised I do not need to take any medicine at all because I am just soo confident. I realised that i am suddenly not at all hesitant to go for movies or anywhere Confidence = restored and depression = forgotten."	9	April 25, 2015	36	127
104,318	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	polycystic ovary syndrome	"I love this pill! I used to have very painful periods and other birth controls would make me feel worse. My Doctor didn't want to prescribe me this but I wanted it anyway. I only get 4 periods a year. This pill doesn't make me gain weight and it has helped my acne more than others. I have been on this pill for over a year now and I will never switch to anything else. I trust this pill and am very satisfied with it! I would definitely recommend this to any woman out there!"	10	July 13, 2012	17	95
223,591	Sonata	insomnia	"I agree with both of the other posts. Sonata is very effective and you feel no drowsiness in the morning. Also, you are not so completely zonked out that you can't awaken if necessary. At first I took it only when I awakened at 2 or 3 am, but now I take it before bedtime and sleep (7 hours) until the next morning. "	9	June 15, 2008	61	64
35,208	Levofloxacin	bronchitis	"After one 500mg dose of this drug, I began having a racing heart and my muscles twitching from head to toe, severe dizziness and nausea. This progressed to my ankle and knee joints cracking/popping upon walking, shoulder hurting, toe and finger pain and now, the next day, nerve pain in my occipital region on the back of my head. I began reading and started high doses of magnesium/transdermal mag spray, TONS of water, high doses Vit C, juicing and homemade bone broth with rest for my joints. This medicine apparently severely depletes the body of magnesium, damages michocondria and prevents new tendon cells from being formed. I hope what I'm doing counteracts any long term damage and I'm highly upset it was prescribed with black box warnings!"	1	December 9, 2015	21	127
228,332	Butrans	chronic pain	"So now after almost a year on the patch starting at 10mcg now at 15 mcg, doctor wanted to increase to 20 mcg but was a little nervous so I kept it the same. However, I'm thinking that I will increase to 20 next month so I can stop the tramadol all together. I hate being on tramadol. The variations of manufacturer switches make me sick I can't take mylan at all it about kills me like poison. But the patch itself is a life saver. I have a life again. The ONLY complaint I have is my Dr fought for Aetna to pay for it now they do so instead of $577 I pay $30.00 and last I get very little sleep. I have found myself sleeping literally sitting up with no idea how I got there - scary. I wake up MANY times a night I don't sleep a whole 2 hours through."	10	February 29, 2016	38	155
185,723	Saxenda	obesity	"I have been taking Saxenda for a week (.6 dose) and I am not hungry. The 3rd day I felt a bit tired but, by day 5 that was gone. I do not have the cravings that I had before starting the medicine. My doctor gave me a 6 week sample along with a prescription + discount card. I can tell by how loose my clothes are that I have lost some inches. I am excited!"	9	March 20, 2016	30	76
17,974	Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel	birth control	"I am a 20 year old college student and Nuvaring is the first hormonal birth control I've tried. It's now the second month I've been using the ring and I am feeling great with no side effects! If you are trying Nuvaring for the first time, there will be a lot of breakthrough bleeding the first month until your body adjusts to the hormones. After the first month the bleeding stopped and everything's back to normal. I recommend this birth control for extremely busy women who want convenience and simplicity, and Nuvaring has both. This is great birth control, I would encourage any woman to try it!"	8	October 15, 2012	3	107
40,964	Acetaminophen / oxycodone	pain	"I received a script Acetaminophen and Oxycodone Hydrochloride 325 mg / 5 mg after oral surgery, and I must say that the level of relief was disappointing at best. The surgeon prescribed 1 every 6 hours, and I couldn't take the pain, though I tried to do it, but finally called the doctor, and told him my problem. He increased it to 1 every 4 hours, and I sort of feel that I'd like to double the dose, but it's working reasonably well, but I can reasonably deal with the pain, though I wish it worked a bit better. I don't like the buzz this stuff is causing, but I can live with it. Hopefully, I can get off this by the time I'm done with the script."	7	May 13, 2017	5	128
15,196	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"My insurance company force-switched me to this birth control. At almost 25 years old, I'm experiencing worse acne than I ever have before in my life. I'm also experiencing headaches and weight gain. Terrible experience with Blisovi."	2	June 18, 2017	0	37
141,485	Escitalopram	depression	"Took 10mg last night for the first time. Felt drowsy after an hour. Thought this was a good thing because I have trouble sleeping, but when I went to bed and started my usual worries, my heart started pounding in my throat and I felt like I couldn't breath deep enough. It was a struggle to sleep all night and woke up from weird dreams at 3am and was WIDE awake. It is now almost 11 and I feel like I am trembling internally. I will not be continuing this medication. I wonder if it is because it is a generic? I have heard patients have more issue with generics."	1	November 2, 2013	9	110
29,770	Topiramate	bulimia	"As I type this it is hard to relay it understandably because of the Topamax. I researched Topamax and heard it suppressed eating and stabilized mood which I figured would helped my bulimia, which I have been getting help for and am in recovery for. The Topamax definitely suppresses the desire to eat and have cravings which is great. You do lose weight. However, it created other problems. I didn't realize it but I was increasingly having a harder time talking to people. I can't do homework, write papers, and my relationship with my boyfriend- we ended breaking up. My hair falls out. I had bad anxiety, I thought I was going insane. I then researched side effects of Topamax and now realized this is what I am experiencing. I'm getting off."	4	September 27, 2009	8	132
31,531	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Worse then the yeast infection itself. I thought the itching from the Y.I. was bad.... Administering this stuff is worse. Non stop itching for about 15 mins of hell. Next time will save the $20 and just go to my gyno "	1	April 11, 2016	5	42
14,729	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I have been on Taytulla for about 2 weeks. I had Nexplanon, which I loved but caused ovarian cysts so I had to get it removed. Since getting nexplanon removed, I haven't had a period, so they put me on taytulla to try and get my body back into the rhythm of things. Ever since taking this BC I have had headaches, extreme nausea, double vision, depression, anxiety, terrible cramps, and I got a yeast infection, which turned to a bacterial infection, I am breaking out like crazy. I called my OB today see if they couldn't send in another birth control to my pharmacy, they told me basically to suck it up and after 3 MONTHS the side effects would diminish, needless to say I quit taking 2 days ago and still have side effects, please take w/ caution!!"	1	November 10, 2017	1	140
49,154	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I switched to this birth control after being on Larin Fe, which made me feel completely crazy. I have been on this pill for 6 months and I did really like it. I used to have extremely heavy periods with horrendous cramps and since going on this my periods are much lighter, shorter & typically no cramps at all. The only negative is that I have breast tenderness pretty much the entire month. It only ever stops during placebo week. Lately though I have felt extremely anxious & I hope this pill won't turn out like Larin Fe where I felt so crazy and anxious 24/7!! I haven't gotten pregnant on it either so that is a major plus."	7	July 5, 2016	1	119
55,660	Effexor	depression	"If you are thinking about taking this, do not do it. Ask your doctor for something else, anything else. Effexor is horrible. I was put on it due to Depression and Generalised Anxiety. Within the first few weeks I was emotionally numb, I wasn't sad anymore but I couldn't feel happiness. Six months later, while still on this I became suicidal and self harming, my heart rate started increasing due to my anxiety to the point where I was hospitalised. After that it was decided I was so come off it, now coming off it is even worse then being on it, shaking, dizziness, headaches, puking, sweating. I've only been off it a week and already I can feel my mental health calming down. Avoid this drug. Please. For your own safety."	1	November 22, 2016	11	132
192,750	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	polycystic ovary syndrome	"I have been on Yaz for a little over a year now. My doctor put me on this pill because it is apparently a good one for PCOS. This pill did keep me from getting pregnant and helped somewhat with cramping. However, while on this pill I gained about 12 pounds and my sex drive was non-existent and I'm 21 so that's not normal. Also, while I was on Yaz my periods never came the day it was supposed to but rather the day it was suppose to end. My periods were often heavy and irregular. Before I was put on Yaz I was on Seasonique and today I am going back on that pill. I was on Seasonique for 4 years before Yaz and I never had any problems."	5	August 11, 2010	11	130
119,261	Testosterone	hypogonadism, male	"2 tubes a day raised me over 1000 from 262. Way too high. Now on 1.5 tubes. It works IF YOU APPLY IT CORRECTLY. I'm laughing at all these guys that say it doesn't dry. Try following the instructions of rubbing it in until it dries folks. Like literally it takes 30 seconds. It is NOT a self drying gel like Androgel. Yikes man! As for the smell? It's added. Other reviewers are incorrect. It's on their website. Do some research. It's not the T gel it's the cologne with pheromones they add to it. As for what it smells like? Awesome. I've had woman after woman tell me I smell awesome. I don't know what's wrong with these guys who DONT want to smell sexy."	9	October 20, 2016	13	126
80,684	Tussionex Pennkinetic	cough	"Tussinex is awesome for that cough you get at night, where you get a tickle in your throat and just have to cough and can't stop. For me, it makes me feel loopy though, even 12 hours later I will be lightheaded, so I usually don't use it unless Cepacol or something doesn't work. It's rare I use it more than once a year, and even then I only use half the dose. It really works but it's powerful."	9	February 10, 2011	10	79
132,262	Ativan	anxiety	"I suffer from PTSD, depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. I previously took Xanax, but it was too short acting for me. I needed a benzodiazepine that was longer acting, since my anxiety goes on for a long time. I like that Ativan lasts 6-8 hours, in which I need for times of long time anxiousness. However I have realized that smoking cigarettes lessens the effectiveness of benzodiazepines, so I will have to work around that. Anyway, Ativan is great for people like me who have anxiety and panic attacks."	9	April 28, 2015	106	89
189,838	Jardiance	diabetes, type 2	"For some reason my A1C was increasing. My doctor added Jardiance to my regiment. My A1C dropped from 7.8 to 7.4 quite quickly. After three more months on Jardiance my A1C went from 7.4 to 6.2. I have also lost about 6 pounds since taking it. Side effects have been UTI and I feel tired and weak quite a bit. No energy. Other than that, I've been good. But I don't like feeling like this, so will tell my doctor about it today. Perhaps a small price to pay for such a drop in my A1C. It is also very expensive. I get samples from my Dr at times, but being on Medicare and it being a new drug, it's pretty costly. Have to see if it's even on the formulary for 2018 as it always changes & the drug co. does not give discounts to Medicare folks"	8	September 29, 2017	15	148
111,774	Relafen	zen shoulde	"I'm probably the only one I know taking this for inflammation from a frozen shoulder as I have had serious side effects from steriod shots, so its a viable alternative. It's not bad, it is working slowly but definitely have to take it with food. I'm taking 750 twice a day but started breaking them in half which is not easy but overall not a bad drug, for what it is intended for I've heard great things, not just from this site."	7	July 19, 2008	50	82
211,510	Fosfomycin	bladder infection	"Used oral for UTI and All the side effects just started to appear day by day and instead of becoming healthy I deteriorated. Diarrhoea, Abdominal and Back pain, Nausea, Chest pain, Dysuria , Sleeplessness just started to aggregate and now I am in the most miserable condition. Won't recommend at all."	1	July 26, 2017	0	51
63,408	Epiduo	acne	"I have had acne all my life and I'm now 24 so getting pretty fed up with it so I got this gel prescribed by a Superdrug doctor. Honestly the best thing I've ever done. The first few days I used it my spots went down dramatically and then after the 3rd day the redness started, although it wasn't as awful as I was expecting. My skin was very very sensitive and did look like sunburn but I decided to put some bronzer on my nose and it looked like I had just caught the sun! Win win. My skin was veryyyy flakey everytime I ate or spoke it would crack but I just applied Simple Spot Free moisturiser with cotton wool and it kept it under controll. Now on my 3rd week in the redness has gone, my skin is expectedly dry but I'm totally spot free."	10	July 23, 2016	4	148
180,896	Biaxin	sinusitis	"the only medication cleared my sinus infection. i have been on it for a month and my dr wants me to continue for another 4 weeks. I have not experienced any of side effects so far."	9	June 9, 2015	31	36
115,732	Pravastatin	high cholesterol	"The good thing is my cholesterol is under control after three months. The bad thing is my right fore arm hurts when I pick up anything. I also have a rash on my upper lip but not sure it has anything to do with the pravastatin. I am taking one thing away at a time to figure it out."	8	April 12, 2015	56	59
172,077	Amitiza	constipation, chronic	"I've been taking this medicine for about 6 months, and it has made a world of a difference. I've had constipation for over 8 years, I'm in my late 20s, healthy, female, & moderately active. Things that normally would give others runny diarrhea, like prune juice, I would barely see any effect. After being tired of painful amounts of fiber intake & OTC stool softeners that didn't help enough, my doctor put me on this twice a day, & it works great. I had few side effects, and only for about a week."	9	July 7, 2008	125	93
222,369	Betamethasone	dermatitis	"Betamethasone Lotion 0.1% for itchy scalp. I used this for over 40 years for scalp control. Then a couple years ago, the price shot up - over 10X the normal price which is rediculous. So my doctor turned me on to a stronger type called Clobetasol Propionate .05% topical. This works even better than my older stuff and my insurance covers this."	8	January 9, 2016	8	62
70,127	Dimethyl fumarate	multiple sclerosis	"Been on T. since May 2013. Was allergic to Copaxone so was on Rebif for years. Pill is so much better. Side effects of flushing, burning last only 10-15 minutes during the first month or two of starting the pill. Cold wash cloth and relaxing helps during the flushing. Working so well...no new lesions. I drink a lot of water and eat protein when I take the pill. Highly recommend trying!"	10	July 20, 2015	46	71
96,463	Neurontin	anxiety	"I guess it helps with the anxiety. It affects my memory horribly, I can't think of simple words, I miss exits on the freeway, I forget where I am going, etc. It makes me nauseous and gives me diarrhea. Just when I am starting to feel better, it is time to take it again. I take 100mg 3 times a day. I have only been on it a couple of weeks, so I keep hoping the side effects will go away. I still get anxious when I am faced with my main stressor, but it is not as severe (not the full blown panic attack), just the pain in my stomach, choking in my throat, feeling like my heart is pounding in my head, chest, etc., so it does help some."	2	March 7, 2012	132	131
141,625	Escitalopram	anxiety	"Have had mild anxiety issues since early 20s. Spiralled downwards with increasing anxiety after an injury that made me unable to work. Tried mirtazapine with temporary relief, but got worse again after a few weeks and before starting Lexapro anxiety was so bad that I was unable to work and that leaving the house resulted in panic attacks. Started Lexapro on a Friday. Felt absolutely terrible until Tuesday. Nauseous (relief from Reglan though), heavy anxiety, buzzing feeling in body. Then improvement came very gradually and very slowly for the next weeks. On week 8 now and honestly feel great. The crippling anxiety that was present 24/7 is gone and only on occasions do I feel it, only much milder and never in the form of panic attacks."	9	May 4, 2012	27	127
179,831	Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide	acne	"My experience with Epiduo has been phoenominal. It's been 2 years and I have developed a solid skincare routine based on it, my skin is looking better than ever. I have recommended this product to two of my friends, who have also seen results. Epiduo is very drying to the skin. I recommend asking at your doctors/pharmacy for a deep moisturiser, I made the mistake of using over the counter brands such as simple and E45 which could not help my extremely dry skin. I recommend Cetraban. Epiduo is amazing, definitely worth a try."	10	August 22, 2015	8	94
203,445	Indomethacin	bursitis	"I was diagnosed with Bursitis 2 days ago. I have never heard of this medication until then. All I can say is I am so impressed by this medication. My pain has diminished greatly! I did get the lightheadedness and a little of an upset stomach but that is all. I definitely would recommend it to anyone. I was thrown off by the side effects at first but I'm very glad I gave this medicine a chance. Just remember to eat with it. It was very cheap too. I have Vicoden along with it."	8	July 22, 2013	3	94
141,761	Escitalopram	depression	"I have been on Lexapro for about 3 weeks now. I've been suffering from bad depression and anxiety pretty much all of my life, and I've tried almost all of the other SSRI and SNRIs. I discontinued all of the others due to horrible sexual side effects or bad sweating and night sweats. I have been really pleased with Lexapro so far; I haven't been sweating at night, which is a real blessing because I had that effect with pretty much all of the other SSRIs. I have noticed a reduction in my libido, but it doesn't seem to affect my ability to have and enjoy sexual activity. It doesn't seem as strong as the others in terms of lifting my depression or anxiety, but I might just need to give it a little more time."	7	February 25, 2011	1	136
205,627	Pristiq	anxiety	"This is my third round of starting Pristiq (02/12). First was in 2008. In 2008, I literally had NO anxiety or depression after four weeks and thought Pritiq was incredible (first and only experience with an antidepressant)! I started sleeping better immediately. Discontinued cold turkey after a few months thinking I was "cured" of anxiety...NEVER EVER do that!!! Round two was during summer 2010. The anxiety and depression returned with a vengeance. Started Pristiq again and began to feel the positive effects after two weeks. I gradually discontinued the medicine around January 2011 because my stress (likely diet and job) was out of control. No side effects here and no plans to discontinue. My wife takes it for panic disorder-works like a charm!"	9	February 18, 2012	25	123
191,140	Campral	alcohol dependence	"Using Campral for 3 days now, unbelieveable! I have been drinking for 22 years nearly every day, I am astounded that Campral is not advertised in the same way as Champix for smoking. A very happy, but cautious customer. If you cant stop drinking, try it."	10	May 30, 2010	29	46
153,921	Vivitrol	alcohol dependence	"I think my experience with the clinic may be coloring my opinion of Vivitrol. As far as I know, it DOES work to curb cravings--I haven't had any to speak of in the 6 months I've been getting the injections. OTOH, I've noticed that my depression gets significantly worse for a few days after each injection, then it eases up to my normal low (someday I hope to feel actual happiness again). My problem is with the clinic and the hour+ wait times. I'm clean. I'm in therapy. I go to AA meetings daily. I have a strong support system in place. But I'm thinking of discontinuing because I don't have 2.5 hours to spare every time I have an appointment (commute to clinic, time at clinic, commute to work)."	8	November 25, 2016	20	130
14,362	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"I just recently started my Suboxone induction 2 days ago. I am 20 years old an have been addicted to opiates since I was 17, at worst I was using 4 O.C's a day or 5 baloons of heroin a day. Only using Suboxone for 3 days I am very happy to say I'm starting to feel normal again. No withdrawals at all. I am currently taking 8mg 2 times per day. Without this drug I would be spending 150-200 dollars a day just to feel normal. My goal is to gradually wind myself off of Suboxone and be completely drug free and get my life back. Opiates are by far the worst drugs out there. If anyone at all has a physical dependence on opiates I would strongly recommend SUBOXONE."	10	April 21, 2010	15	131
217,652	Strattera	adhd	"We started strattera 10mg then 18mg then 25mg for our 9yr old. In the beginning it was great, after about 5 days of each dose it was clearly time to increase to the next dose, but now we have been at 25 mg for over a month and the impulsivity and anger has gotten worse again over the past 2 weeks or so, and we can't increase the dose any further. Will be calling her doctor Monday to change to something else. An alarming thing to me is that she is also sad and crying a whole lot, which is new. This child never cried before."	2	August 14, 2016	24	106
12,480	Ortho Micronor	birth control	"I've been on this bc for 2 and a half weeks and so far the only thing that I have experienced is breast tenderness and more tired than usual. I'll give another update after a month. I take it the same time every night around 12 midnight."	8	January 27, 2016	5	47
170,705	Quetiapine	schizophrenia	"From the age of eleven to seventeen, I lost touch to reality, no doctor could figure out what was wrong with me cause I didn't tell my real problems. I was living in an imaginary world. At the age of seventeen I was finally able to express some of my problems, and got started on Seroquel XR, day by day I had the feeling of becoming normal again, and regained the control over my own life. I still have issues from all the problems that involved my past, but I can truly say that I got control back. I truly think Seroquel XR saved my life."	9	October 5, 2013	34	106
28,192	Lexapro	anxiety	"I started 10mg lexapro 5 days ago for anxiety. I had been free from mirtazapine for about 9 days before starting. At first I though I had a tummy bug and stayed in bed the next day.... 5 days later and I'm still in bed and yesterday spoke with my doc who said to stop taking them. I was a complete nervous wreck... more than I had ever been without meds. Neither of the previous 2 meds (paxtine and mirtazapine) had side effects like this. This med is not for me sadly."	3	July 6, 2015	18	92

16,024

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I Started to take this pill on my first day which fell on a sunday. It was my first time in years using birth control again & NEVER EVER AGAIN !! I only took the pills THREE days before I started noticing side effects. First off I was alwayss tored no matter how much I sleep I still wake up tired , all through the day TIRED !! & Then I always had a attitude everyday. But really it made me so emotional WEDNESDAY I burst out in tears & I don't even know why !! I wouldn't dare take another one of these !!"

3

June 13, 2016

4

105

20,145

Macrobid

bladder infection

"This works fine for me, I'm allergic to most of the antibiotics out there but not this one thankfully. I get uti's frequently, because I always have to be cultured, sometimes that waiting period helps the thing really get going. Normally its a 10 day course... I do not get headaches or any of the side effects others have had. Everybody's body is different, the only way you'll know how you will react is to take it yourself."

8

October 17, 2015

40

78

167,223

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"Hey ladies hoping I'll help someone out there that's a worry wart like myself! I got skyla implanted yesterday and so far so good! I was on the second day of my period during insertion but as soon as it was placed I've had almost no bleeding! Slight cramps here and there but nothing crazy. Insertion hurt like a mother but it's bearable. (19 w/o kids)"

10

April 30, 2016

3

66

34,708

Minocycline

acne

"I've been on this medication for over 2 years, off and on. My derma said it could cause long term effects such a blue gums and teeth but I hadn't noticed that side effect until recently on my gums. The minocycline helped with my hormonal acne, but not my usual breakouts. I've struggled with acne for 10+ years so it's obviously frustrating but my derma has had me try everything to avoid the possibility of me going onto isotretenoin. Since I've noticed my gums turning blue, I decided to stop taking the minocycline. Ever since I stopped my skin has been looking clearer. I don't think this medication or antibiotic is meant for long term use at all."

6

November 3, 2015

6

118

18,630

Tikosyn

arrhythmia

"In persistent Atrial Fibrillation for five years. Tried a few cardioversions and they lasted a week or so. I wasn't very symptomatic so I lived with it along with Coumadin and then Pradaxa. Had ablation, stayed in sinus for 2 weeks. Couldn't tolerate flecanide. Had another cardioversion and would not convert. Put on Tikosyn and spontaneous normal sinus after one dose and no hint of AF since."

10

February 10, 2015

57

67

102,262

Clindamycin / tretinoin

acne

"I've been using this for about 2 and a half weeks now, I initially broke out significantly but now that has calmed down along with my acne in general. I do still get some small zits here and there but they quickly subside or stay very small. My skin also peeled a lot and has dried up but I can see that gradually improving as well. The scarring has gotten slightly better but I'm liking what I'm seeing so far overall."

8

August 24, 2017

4

81

211,042

Carisoprodol

muscle spasm

"Soma has been the only spasm medicine that is affordable, to improve my quality of life after 3 back surgeries. Some of the side effects from other medicines, like Flexeril, have left me tired all the time, and with a feeling of irritability. But my doctor has recently told me she will soon stop prescribing it. Looking for affordable alternatives now."

9

December 2, 2012

59

61

19,841

Pregabalin

ibromyalgia

"Lyrica is a miracle drug. I was taking 12 to 16 ibuprofen a day and was still in constant pain. Now I only take a few occasionally for breakthrough pain. I take 150 mg of Lyrica in the morning and 300mg at bedtime. My sleep is better. I still have difficulty moving around in the morning, but within an hour of taking my morning dosage the majority of my pain, etc is gone."

10

January 16, 2009

22

73

78,266

Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula Sparkling Original Effervescent Tablets

sinus symptoms

"I love taking this before bedtime, or when I have time to rest as it does make me drowsy. It tends to work faster than others and when sinuses are bad, it is a major plus. Only downside is it makes me drowsy so cannot take it when working (although half works well enough to keep symptoms tolerable until I can take a whole one)."

8

April 8, 2014

2

65

54,978

Bupropion / naltrexone

weight loss

"I started contrave in April 2016- at first I had the nausea and was dizzy but it finally stopped after about 30 days. I started out at 221 lb and now at 180. Tickled to death with the results."

10

September 25, 2016

37

39

53,901

Macrodantin

urinary tract infection

"I was prescribed this to be taken 4 times daily for 3 days. My UTI symptoms were gone by the first day. I have now finished the course and my UTI is gone. This medication worked great for the infection. I did not experience any serious side effects except some tiredness, 'spaced out' feeling, and on the 2nd day I did feel very 'down' not sure if that was because of the medication. However on the third day I feel fine."

9

November 18, 2017

1

81

121,978

Venlafaxine

anxiety and stress

"I am so thankful for this medication. At first, I was terrified to take any medication since the only pill I've ever been prescribed is birth control. Being a military wife with a year old daughter and relocating and being away from my family, anxiety hit me hard! I would lay in bed thinking that I would NEVER feel normal again. I was prescribed Effexor XR 37.5mg for the first week or so, and I did not have any side effects from it and actually felt better within days! Now I am at 70mg and I feel great. No panic attacks, no anxiety! If you were like me a couple of months ago, sitting here wondering if you should ask your doctor about trying this medicine, GO FOR IT! You can and will feel normal again."

10

November 11, 2011

43

136

115,054

Diazepam

muscle spasm

"Valium is a great muscle relaxer, however long term use causes more pain in the long run. After I had been taking a low 5-10 therapeutic dose for neck pain. I became intolerant to that dose & ended up with an 18 year dependency. I reached a daily 40 mg dependency when severe back & leg pain began. 18 years later, I managed to reduce the dosage to 10mgs a day with little w/drawal symptoms. Then I came across an obscure research article on rats given Valium. They developed RA-like symptoms, which is what I have. It's a type of rebound muscle pain when your body's tolerance level reaches it's peak. It's similar to rebound headaches & the pain is severe. Please think carefully about staying on Valium long term. I'd say 2 months is safest."

10

April 8, 2015

57

136

133,287

Tri-Sprintec

birth control

"I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for a month and about a week now, I have been having crazy mood swings that is causing me to not want to do anything, argue with my partner, then be fine 10 minutes later. Very irritable. I will get tired for doing nothing and just want to sleep, sort of like a depression but I refuse to say I am depressed, I am normally a very happy person look to the bright side of everything, Now I just want to cry and sleep. Then comes heart palpitations, headaches every day since I have been taking them, feel sick. "

1

December 9, 2011

6

105

121,385

Venlafaxine

generalized anxiety disorde

"I've only been on this medicine for a month and am experiencing more mood swings. My anxiety has worsened along with my fatigue. I am also experiencing hives and skin sensitivity"

1

March 1, 2016

22

31

183,865

Natazia

birth control

"This is my 3rd birth control pill. I've always had long periods (7-9 days) and after my last pill gave me mood swings, NO sex drive, and still long periods with spotting between periods; this pill has fixed all that. My periods are barely 3 days and I have no spotting between periods, which is the best part. Well, that and the fact that it works to prevent pregnancy in 2 ways."

10

April 28, 2014

12

72

122,872

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I've tried many birth controls, probably about eight, but this one stands out in my memory as the worst just because of the side effects. I will say I can appreciate a short period, four days I believe? I was on this pill for only a month a while back, but if I recall correctly that was the month I reached my highest weight ever, gaining ten pounds. I got rather irritable and was glad when I switched to Quartette and apologized for snapping at people :^)"

3

December 25, 2015

0

87

60,938

Multivitamin

dietary supplementation

"Within a week my night time pain, from diabetic Neuropathy, which usually wakes me up like clock work around 4am, was gone. For the first time in years I was able to clean my house without the help of a cleaning company. I hope the positive effects of Metanx last."

10

April 1, 2015

58

50

70,257

Zofran

gastroenteritis

"I have the stomach virus. It hit me around 10 this morning but I didn't start vomiting until 2. Zofran has somewhat helped. But I'm still so weak & sick. The thought of food makes me sick."

6

December 19, 2016

8

37

84,595

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"Absolutely awful. This pill almost killed me. Gave me lung clot symptoms, migraines, thyroid pains and the worst stomach ailments I've ever had. After I'd been on this pill for a year I all of a sudden got a horrible stomach condition where I lost a ton of weight and couldn't eat for 3 months. I'm 5'7 and this pill caused me to get down to 99lbs. If I didn't find out in time that it was this retched pill causing my stomach problems, I'd either be in the hospital on an IV or dead. Shame on the pharmaceutical companies that release these pills, claiming they're safe to the public when obviously hundreds of women are getting so sick/dying from these things. I, under a good conscience, could not release a pill like this."

1

August 15, 2016

6

134

199,188

Depo-Provera

birth control

"I have been on the depo shot for a year now.. ITS AWESOME!! I don't have periods at all.. only spotted for a couple of week for the first month and a few days before my last shot.. my cramps aren't as bad as they were before I started the shot.. the only thing I notice I can relate to on the other women's post is my emotions are slightly unstable.. I want to cry about EVERYTHING!!! not to the point where its uncontrollable but just to things that should not make me wanna cry (radio commercials, funny tv shows, etc.) other then that I feel great! no weight gain, loss of sleep, or excessive bleeding.. I am very happy with bc!!"

8

November 19, 2015

2

122

204,860

Cyproheptadine

anorexia

"I've been taking this medicine for weight gain, all my life I've been struggling with my weight, I'm 35 years old, 5'4 and weighed 92 lbs and after a month I'm at 110 lbs. This pill is a miracle, I also used to get really bad migraine but since taking this pill that has stopped."

10

January 13, 2015

82

55

6,385

Ocella

birth control

"I used ocella years ago and it was great at first. My cramps weren't as painful or etc but then I started getting severe stomach pain and guess what? I found out I had gallstones due to Ocella and had to have my gallbladder removed when I was 20 and I'm 25 now. So if any ladies experience stomach pain on the right side you might have gallstones due to this pill"

1

May 7, 2016

5

72

183,984

Hydroxyzine

anxiety

"I have horrible persistent anxiety & panic disorder & have been taking one benzo or another, mainly Klonopin for the past 18 years. I tried all of the other anxiety meds & nothing worked but benzos. I've been on .5mg of Klonopin most recently for the past couple years. Recently I had surgery & was put on Oxycodone for pain. As soon as my psychiatrist found out about this he cut me off my klonopin abruptly after my last prescription ran out. I called his office in a panic & he phoned in a script for Atarax 25mg 1 or 2 pills every 6 hours as needed for anxiety. What a joke. Made my anxiety & panic worse. I am now getting Xanax from other places to treat my anxiety since doctors will not help."

1

November 17, 2017

1

135

136,844

Sodium hyaluronate

osteoarthritis

"I just finished my 3rd series of 3 shots each. Give it 2-3 to weeks after your last shot. Stay away from cardio and ice it daily. This is truly an amazing product. It hurts during and after and take it easy."

8

November 7, 2012

74

42

66,178

Propranolol

benign essential trem

"It worked great in the beginning, but within a few months lost its effectiveness, and I needed more and more to get the same effect. I also felt like I was addicted to it. It was the first thing I went for in the morning."

8

January 30, 2009

78

45

199,838

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"I never believed I could stop smoking. I had accupuncture, laser therapy and hypnotherapy. I didn't manage to stay stopped. The patches irritated my skin. I then tried champix and gradually greatly cut down the habit without thinking about. I felt nauseous sometimes but felt it was worth it. I got a bit depressed after about 3 weeks but this happened at the same point no matter which method I tried so I don't think the Champix caused it, I think the loss of a 45yr habit would be more likely to cause low mood I'm now 4yrs nicotine free and could not have achieved it without Champix. It's not for everyone but in my opinion it is the easiest method. The only willpower required was to take the tablets and not to buy cigarettes. Money is great."

10

January 23, 2017

3

138

79,285

Plan B One-Step

emergency contraception

"47 hours after unprotected sex, my boyfriend bought Plan B One Step from Target. I had unprotected sex on October 18th and took the pill the next day in the evening. On October 24th I began to experience cramps, migraines, nausea, and I had my period two weeks earlier. So for me it worked."

7

October 27, 2015

14

54

102,138

Benzphetamine

obesity

"I was on this medicine for 4 weeks. I lost 15 lbs but I also failed a drug test. The medicine showed up as chrystal meth. I hope I never have to go through that again."

7

April 20, 2009

37

36

67,075

Hydrocortisone

dermatitis

"This medication burned my scalp after a few days of using 1x/d. It made my condition worse & I experienced many of the side effects. When you read through all of the side effects as well as how adversely it can affect your health, proceed with caution."

1

August 3, 2015

0

47

14,873

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I started taking this drug in January of 2016 and for the first two months everything was fine. After the first two months of having no side effects, things got bad. I got extremely painful cystic acne around my mouth, painful menstrual cramps, headaches, and I went from weighing 150 pounds to now 180 pounds. At the beginning I barely had a period but at the end it was back to being the long and dreadful periods I once had. This birth control obviously did what it was supposed to by preventing me from getting pregnant, but the side effects were not worth it. My doctor has no changed me to Yaz so I am hoping this is a better experience."

3

September 20, 2017

0

121

41,498

Aubagio

multiple sclerosis

"I wish I could rate this medication a 0 - this nearly killed me. Too bad this site only allows you so many characters because I wish I could tell you my whole story of this medicine but will have to give you the highlights - I gave it a good 4 months before going off and I only got worse everyday. New symptoms I did not have - severe depression/ suicidal thoughts, pain and tingling, blurry vision, brain fog, panic attacks, couldn't think straight, just a general "off" feeling, like I wasn't all here. I have been off 6 months and a far cry from where I was, but still even some lingering symptoms - this made me WAY WORSE THAN I EVEN WAS BEFORE I STARTED IT - DON'T GO ON THIS MED - Also, check out a documentary on meds"

1

April 19, 2016

59

143

143,707

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I didn't have a good experience with nexplanon. I had an implanon before that and had no problems, but this birth control really did a number on my hormones! It caused major depression, terrible acne, crazy mood swings, and low sex drive. If I experienced any stress at all, I would bleed like having my period. I have discussed several other options multiple times with my doctor and decided to try paragard. The doctor recommended trying a hormone free method, because all of the side effects I've experienced are results of imbalanced hormone levels. I know paragard causes longer and heavier periods with worse cramping, but that actually doesn't sound so bad after my nexplanon experience. I want to go back to having regular periods again."

2

November 18, 2016

3

126

59,851

NuvaRing

birth control

"I was on the pill for about 3 years, tri sprintec, it really had no side effects besides moodiness rarely, but I wanted to try something hormone free. I tried the Paraguard IUD for 8 months, it was extremely easy (after the pain from insertion subsided), but my periods were SOO bad had it removed and wanted to give Nuvaring a shot. Super nice because you don't have to remember a pill everyday, but after about a week I was borderline suicidal, moody and breaking out like crazy. I tried to let it pass because I really wanted to give this a shot but eventually it made it difficult to orgasm or even get wet during intercourse, and my vagina feels super irritated. I hope others have better experiences, but I'll be going back to the pill!"

4

January 7, 2016

1

137

91,944

Lyrica

neuropathic pain

"Thus is intended as a warning about sudden cessation of long term Lyrica use. I've been taking 75mg twice daily Lyrica for severe pain resulting from crush fractures in my spine. I started to feel a slight benefit from the drug a few weeks after beginning to take it but it wasn't until I started swimming that my long standing pain completely disappeared. I never missed a dose until a few days ago: just ran out, had to wait til the next day, effectively missing two doses. I went through an incredibly harrowing experience in that time without the drug...it wasn't psychological: I could almost physically feel the chemistry in my brain and body going totally haywire. It was extremely alarming, nothing can describe how nasty it was."

5

July 27, 2015

67

128

17,278

Gemcitabine

pancreatic cance

"While my oncologist could not conclude that GEMZAR was effective in my case, I have survived late-stage metastatic pancreatic cancer for more than 6 years since beginning my first (of 2) treatment regimen. Absent any other explanation, I must consider the possibility that GEMZAR was instrumental in my survival. I've been told I have exceptional tolerance for GEMZAR, and I ultimately had 54 infusions over 2-and-a-half years, with a one-year gap. The side effects were minimal in my case (most frequent: flu-like symptoms, mild infections), and I was able to conduct relatively normal work & life routines, although I frequently had to battle a high level of fatigue."

7

August 9, 2012

93

108

52,082

Adipex-P

weight loss

"This is my second post, I have been on this diet for 4 months. I started at 242lbs and now I am 188lbs and I feel great. Don't give up hope it does work if you put your mind to it."

10

September 9, 2013

182

41

90,765

Chateal

birth control

"I have been taking this birth control for almost 1 month and starting my next month tomorrow. Not very many side effects except from tiredness and a few headaches here and there. The headaches are coming more frequent now but I am not sure as to if the birth control is causing this. But Chateal has worked great for me."

8

July 16, 2015

4

60

109,528

Nexplanon

birth control

"Got nexplanon in April 2016. was fine for first 2 months but had my regular periods, didn't think much from it because at least I didn't have to remember to take a pill. The 3rd month came and got my period for 16 days.. and then continuously with 4-7 day breaks. Light periods no cramps (normal for me) but more frequent. I'm in my 4th month now and on my 21st day of my period.. it was light for the first 16 days and now heavier. I get headaches and I am lethargic. called my doctor to get it taken out but the cant get me in until december...that's 3 months away! Not knowing how much longer my period was gonna last (doesn't feel like it's stopping anytime soon) called again and had to beg for sooner appt. I go in in 2 weeks. Don't recommend."

6

September 25, 2016

4

146

123,769

Skyla

birth control

"After having Skylar inserted 24 hrs ago, I'm still experiencing cramping like I would on the first day of my period, but its not going away with the heating pad. I had mine inserted on the 5th day of my period, but overall I don't know if I'd do this again. I was able to get off the table and drive home, however the pain made me seriously consider popping a kid out of my cervix. Of my other options, I was done with the pill and looking at the arm implant when I was pushed towards the more regional discharge of hormones that Skyla has. Overall just frustrated with the explanation of what to expect as there isn't a week after section on the website."

5

September 2, 2017

1

126

170,499

Quetiapine

obsessive compulsive disorde

"I was on Seroquel for a long time and then I overdosed on it and was taken off. For the next 2 years I suffered from horrible anxiety, paranoia, ocd, panic etc. and ended up in the hospital twice for very long stays (2 months). I had ECT and nothing seemed to help. Finally my therapist suggested to the psychiatrist that he put me on Seroquel. It is like a miracle drug! I no longer have anxiety and OCD"

10

June 20, 2015

16

79

225,523

Bupropion

smoking cessation

"I have been taking it for 1 week...I get headaches and agitation, abit dizzy. I was debating wheather to stop taking it...but I will try a few more days. Will this go away as I continue!!"

8

July 12, 2014

34

36

74,080

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

menstrual disorders

"I have been taking Junel for over a month now. I have had no adverse effects. I have already seen a positive change in how my period has regulated and gotten lighter."

10

September 4, 2011

0

32

107,391

Implanon

birth control

"I had the Implanon inserted in May 2008. I was prompted by my doctor to choose this method of birth control. After 6 months of constant bleeding I contacted my doctor to ask if it was normal. He said that it was normal to have abnormal bleeding and that it would slowly even off and then stop all together. I gave it few more months and when it didn't stop I contacted him again. I got it removed in May 2009. I had not stopped bleeding once, I gained 25 pounds, I had severe depression and severe acne. I am still having these issues 2 years later and I want people to know. My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for a year and a half. "

1

October 9, 2011

0

130

72,181

Tramadol

chronic pain

"I have Temporomandibular joint disorder which is Chronic and very painful. I asked the doctor for something for pain and he wrote tramadol. It has been very helpful more so than hydrocodone. I recommend it to anyone. The only negative side effect I've experienced is slight constipation."

10

July 29, 2014

53

47

136,212

Relpax

migraine

"I am a migraine sufferer. They tend to last for several days before I start to feel relief. Relpax for me doesn't seem to change that. Even after multiple doses I continue to be in agonizing pain. But not all medicines will work the same for everyone."

5

May 4, 2010

12

47

94,335

Trintellix

depression

"I had been taking brintellix for a few months. 20Mg and it was working great. I have pretty severe depression and everyone said they saw a positive change in me. But it started making my stomach hurt, I told the dr and we decided it was worth the stomach ache because it was really helping. When I started throwing up and feeling nauseous 24/7 I had to stop it. Been off for a couple weeks and still feel very sick."

5

August 13, 2015

33

80

77,530

Cephalexin

bladder infection

"I have urine infection with pain and blood . Doctor gave Keflex 500mg 3 times per day on 7 day course. After the third tablet on first day, the pain is almost gone and there is no more blood. Very happy and will continue to finish the whole course 7 days. Keflex works very well for me."

9

December 9, 2016

46

57

77,299

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"I've been on Belviq for 5 days. I'm taking it for thyroid related weight gain. I'm 39, 5'2", and 30 lbs overweight - diet and exercise have not worked. The first few days were rough. Severe dizziness, headaches, etc. In general, I could barely function, mostly because of the dizziness. Now at day 5, I'm feeling much better, no headaches, dizziness is greatly improved, etc. I have lost 1lb. in 5 days - this is impressive, as I was gaining 2 lbs weekly before Belviq. I don't have enough time on Belviq to give a real review, just wanted to say hang in there, the side effects will subside after a few days. Mine were bad, I wanted to stop taking it, luckily I stuck it out. I'm very excited about what Belviq can help me accomplish!"

8

March 13, 2014

48

137

138,620

Phentermine

weight loss

"I love, love, love this medicine. I weighed 146lbs last month, I now weigh 127lbs and counting. I'm getting married in a month and this has so saved me. I would say try it if you haven't already because everyone I know wants it now they see how it worked for me so fast."

10

May 22, 2012

13

54

167,335

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I'm 19 years old & I took Plan B 3 days after unprotected sex on Friday March 18, 2016. I bought this product Monday night & took it immediately ! At first I thought it wasn't going to be effective because I didn't have any side effects. A few days after I began to feel very emotional,almost a depressed feeling. I also began to feel cramping, & 6 days after taking PLAN B - I got my period !!!!!!! (Sunday March 27,2016). It really worked !!!!"

9

March 28, 2016

13

86

141,693

Escitalopram

anxiety

"I'm a 30 yr old female. Recently I got promoted at work to a more stressful and pressured role, I also found out that my partner of 12yrs has been having an affair. I've turned to therapy and Lexapro to help me through this time. I've only been on it for a week and have already experienced an improvement. I started with 5mg, will move up to 10mg in a week. My issues were-social anxiety and mild depression, I'd say my anxiety has decreased by 60%, psych said that I takes 3-6weeks for it to really kick in, so can't wait. The worst part for me was my doctor started me off on 20mg and for 2 days I had extreme anxiety and moderate depression, but I read through some positive posts and decided to soldier on with it and am so happy that I did."

8

December 2, 2011

15

146

29,896

Oxazepam

anxiety

"I have taken this drug over a long period of time to help control my panic attacks caused by my agoraphobia. It worked when I started it and it still works, although I should caution that increasing the dosage without your doctor's approval can cause increased tolerance and the need for more. Also, it can be taken to help one sleep as others have noted. I stay on the recommended dosage each day and now lead a very normal life."

9

November 7, 2009

46

80

36,399

Fentanyl

chronic pain

"I was on 12.5 mcg but I started metabolizing it too fast, I was in withdrawal after 48 hrs. I moved up to 25 mcg but after just a couple of months, back in withdrawal in 48 hrs instead of 72 hrs. My insurance refused to pay for 48 hr changes and only wanted to continue to have the doc increase from 25 mcg. It helps great for pain but at what cost?! Don't become dependent on this drug. It's not worth it. The withdrawal trying to come off this cold turkey or even with clonodine is inhumane. I had to check into detox to help get off after just 9 months. Please don't take this unless you're in end of life care. Doctors don't explain what it's like to get off this medicine. Once I got off this and Percocet, over the counter meds work again."

4

March 16, 2017

17

147

183,940

Natazia

birth control

"I took Natazia for 4 months after taking Levora/Portia for 2 years. My libido went WAY UP, in the first 2 months everything was fine, my period was light, my appetite decreased, and I even lost a little weight. However, in the last 2 months I had bleeding every 2 weeks. I bled in Days 10-15 exactly like a heavy/regular period. I began getting chest and facial acne and headaches (which are not normal for me). So after 4 months, I had to switch. The increase in libido was awesome, but it is not so awesome to be "unavailable" for additional days (beyond period) each month."

6

April 23, 2011

5

106

213,209

Nuvigil

bipolar disorde

"I'm a Bipolar II with Panic Disorder. There is a possibility that I'm Mildly Narcoleptic also. The following Cocktail has me functioning at 100% for many years. 10mg of Abilify once a week - Increased concentration and did away with panic disorder 1mg of Xanax Every night along with a botanical extract call Lemon Balm- For Sleep 250mg of Nuvigil- Makes me alert and awake and full of energy. I believe that the Nuvigil works for me as an Antidepressant. If you are full of energy how can you be depressed? I believe the Abilify keeps the anxiety and panic disorder and mania in check. "

10

January 17, 2013

34

106

41,017

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

pain

"Prescribed this after impacted wisdom teeth extractions. Eased pain a little, but the headache, sleeplessness, constipation, jitters and persistent nausea isn't worth it. Ibuprofen works much better without any side effects."

2

November 27, 2015

15

31

92,370

Lyrica

16</span> users found this comment helpful.

"it was awful i used it for one day because of the pain i am in i was horribly sick i was throwing up almost passed out it was the worst thing i will never take it again"

1

March 3, 2008

16

38

117,541

Nortriptyline

migraine prevention

"For 25 years I suffered with migraines with aura, numbness in my hands, face, + nausea etc. I tried everything the doctors suggested, & avoided triggers. I haven't eaten chocolate in 32 years, never eat bananas, & I've never had red wine. In 1997, a neurologist prescribed 100mg of Pamalor, and 500mg of Naproxen 2x a day. It completely changed my life. I now stay away from the obvious triggers, & take 50mg a night(75 during my periods) & 250mg naproxen. I get migraines about 5x a year now, & use Imitrex then). I've taken it for 18 years & would like to ween off of it. I don't like the heart concerns associated with it, constipation, nor the weight gain. I exercise daily, maintain a 1200 cal diet, & still gain weight.. 50 lbs in 18 years."

9

November 4, 2015

20

138

141,205

Escitalopram

anxiety

"I was terribly bullied in high school, made fun of my sexuality and developed an extremely high amount of social anxiety. I would shudder at the thought of going to school. I had lost hope. Visited a psychiastrist. Was prescribed Escitalopram. The medicine did not seem as if it was working in the first few months. I was given anti anxiety medicines too so I always credited them whenever I felt better. However, it has almost been an year and now I am only on Escitlopram. I realised I do not need to take any medicine at all because I am just soo confident. I realised that i am suddenly not at all hesitant to go for movies or anywhere Confidence = restored and depression = forgotten."

9

April 25, 2015

36

127

104,318

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

polycystic ovary syndrome

"I love this pill! I used to have very painful periods and other birth controls would make me feel worse. My Doctor didn't want to prescribe me this but I wanted it anyway. I only get 4 periods a year. This pill doesn't make me gain weight and it has helped my acne more than others. I have been on this pill for over a year now and I will never switch to anything else. I trust this pill and am very satisfied with it! I would definitely recommend this to any woman out there!"

10

July 13, 2012

17

95

223,591

Sonata

insomnia

"I agree with both of the other posts. Sonata is very effective and you feel no drowsiness in the morning. Also, you are not so completely zonked out that you can't awaken if necessary. At first I took it only when I awakened at 2 or 3 am, but now I take it before bedtime and sleep (7 hours) until the next morning. "

9

June 15, 2008

61

64

35,208

Levofloxacin

bronchitis

"After one 500mg dose of this drug, I began having a racing heart and my muscles twitching from head to toe, severe dizziness and nausea. This progressed to my ankle and knee joints cracking/popping upon walking, shoulder hurting, toe and finger pain and now, the next day, nerve pain in my occipital region on the back of my head. I began reading and started high doses of magnesium/transdermal mag spray, TONS of water, high doses Vit C, juicing and homemade bone broth with rest for my joints. This medicine apparently severely depletes the body of magnesium, damages michocondria and prevents new tendon cells from being formed. I hope what I'm doing counteracts any long term damage and I'm highly upset it was prescribed with black box warnings!"

1

December 9, 2015

21

127

228,332

Butrans

chronic pain

"So now after almost a year on the patch starting at 10mcg now at 15 mcg, doctor wanted to increase to 20 mcg but was a little nervous so I kept it the same. However, I'm thinking that I will increase to 20 next month so I can stop the tramadol all together. I hate being on tramadol. The variations of manufacturer switches make me sick I can't take mylan at all it about kills me like poison. But the patch itself is a life saver. I have a life again. The ONLY complaint I have is my Dr fought for Aetna to pay for it now they do so instead of $577 I pay $30.00 and last I get very little sleep. I have found myself sleeping literally sitting up with no idea how I got there - scary. I wake up MANY times a night I don't sleep a whole 2 hours through."

10

February 29, 2016

38

155

185,723

Saxenda

obesity

"I have been taking Saxenda for a week (.6 dose) and I am not hungry. The 3rd day I felt a bit tired but, by day 5 that was gone. I do not have the cravings that I had before starting the medicine. My doctor gave me a 6 week sample along with a prescription + discount card. I can tell by how loose my clothes are that I have lost some inches. I am excited!"

9

March 20, 2016

30

76

17,974

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

birth control

"I am a 20 year old college student and Nuvaring is the first hormonal birth control I've tried. It's now the second month I've been using the ring and I am feeling great with no side effects! If you are trying Nuvaring for the first time, there will be a lot of breakthrough bleeding the first month until your body adjusts to the hormones. After the first month the bleeding stopped and everything's back to normal. I recommend this birth control for extremely busy women who want convenience and simplicity, and Nuvaring has both. This is great birth control, I would encourage any woman to try it!"

8

October 15, 2012

3

107

40,964

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

pain

"I received a script Acetaminophen and Oxycodone Hydrochloride 325 mg / 5 mg after oral surgery, and I must say that the level of relief was disappointing at best. The surgeon prescribed 1 every 6 hours, and I couldn't take the pain, though I tried to do it, but finally called the doctor, and told him my problem. He increased it to 1 every 4 hours, and I sort of feel that I'd like to double the dose, but it's working reasonably well, but I can reasonably deal with the pain, though I wish it worked a bit better. I don't like the buzz this stuff is causing, but I can live with it. Hopefully, I can get off this by the time I'm done with the script."

7

May 13, 2017

5

128

15,196

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"My insurance company force-switched me to this birth control. At almost 25 years old, I'm experiencing worse acne than I ever have before in my life. I'm also experiencing headaches and weight gain. Terrible experience with Blisovi."

2

June 18, 2017

0

37

141,485

Escitalopram

depression

"Took 10mg last night for the first time. Felt drowsy after an hour. Thought this was a good thing because I have trouble sleeping, but when I went to bed and started my usual worries, my heart started pounding in my throat and I felt like I couldn't breath deep enough. It was a struggle to sleep all night and woke up from weird dreams at 3am and was WIDE awake. It is now almost 11 and I feel like I am trembling internally. I will not be continuing this medication. I wonder if it is because it is a generic? I have heard patients have more issue with generics."

1

November 2, 2013

9

110

29,770

Topiramate

bulimia

"As I type this it is hard to relay it understandably because of the Topamax. I researched Topamax and heard it suppressed eating and stabilized mood which I figured would helped my bulimia, which I have been getting help for and am in recovery for. The Topamax definitely suppresses the desire to eat and have cravings which is great. You do lose weight. However, it created other problems. I didn't realize it but I was increasingly having a harder time talking to people. I can't do homework, write papers, and my relationship with my boyfriend- we ended breaking up. My hair falls out. I had bad anxiety, I thought I was going insane. I then researched side effects of Topamax and now realized this is what I am experiencing. I'm getting off."

4

September 27, 2009

8

132

31,531

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Worse then the yeast infection itself. I thought the itching from the Y.I. was bad.... Administering this stuff is worse. Non stop itching for about 15 mins of hell. Next time will save the $20 and just go to my gyno "

1

April 11, 2016

5

42

14,729

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have been on Taytulla for about 2 weeks. I had Nexplanon, which I loved but caused ovarian cysts so I had to get it removed. Since getting nexplanon removed, I haven't had a period, so they put me on taytulla to try and get my body back into the rhythm of things. Ever since taking this BC I have had headaches, extreme nausea, double vision, depression, anxiety, terrible cramps, and I got a yeast infection, which turned to a bacterial infection, I am breaking out like crazy. I called my OB today see if they couldn't send in another birth control to my pharmacy, they told me basically to suck it up and after 3 MONTHS the side effects would diminish, needless to say I quit taking 2 days ago and still have side effects, please take w/ caution!!"

1

November 10, 2017

1

140

49,154

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I switched to this birth control after being on Larin Fe, which made me feel completely crazy. I have been on this pill for 6 months and I did really like it. I used to have extremely heavy periods with horrendous cramps and since going on this my periods are much lighter, shorter & typically no cramps at all. The only negative is that I have breast tenderness pretty much the entire month. It only ever stops during placebo week. Lately though I have felt extremely anxious & I hope this pill won't turn out like Larin Fe where I felt so crazy and anxious 24/7!! I haven't gotten pregnant on it either so that is a major plus."

7

July 5, 2016

1

119

55,660

Effexor

depression

"If you are thinking about taking this, do not do it. Ask your doctor for something else, anything else. Effexor is horrible. I was put on it due to Depression and Generalised Anxiety. Within the first few weeks I was emotionally numb, I wasn't sad anymore but I couldn't feel happiness. Six months later, while still on this I became suicidal and self harming, my heart rate started increasing due to my anxiety to the point where I was hospitalised. After that it was decided I was so come off it, now coming off it is even worse then being on it, shaking, dizziness, headaches, puking, sweating. I've only been off it a week and already I can feel my mental health calming down. Avoid this drug. Please. For your own safety."

1

November 22, 2016

11

132

192,750

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

polycystic ovary syndrome

"I have been on Yaz for a little over a year now. My doctor put me on this pill because it is apparently a good one for PCOS. This pill did keep me from getting pregnant and helped somewhat with cramping. However, while on this pill I gained about 12 pounds and my sex drive was non-existent and I'm 21 so that's not normal. Also, while I was on Yaz my periods never came the day it was supposed to but rather the day it was suppose to end. My periods were often heavy and irregular. Before I was put on Yaz I was on Seasonique and today I am going back on that pill. I was on Seasonique for 4 years before Yaz and I never had any problems."

5

August 11, 2010

11

130

119,261

Testosterone

hypogonadism, male

"2 tubes a day raised me over 1000 from 262. Way too high. Now on 1.5 tubes. It works IF YOU APPLY IT CORRECTLY. I'm laughing at all these guys that say it doesn't dry. Try following the instructions of rubbing it in until it dries folks. Like literally it takes 30 seconds. It is NOT a self drying gel like Androgel. Yikes man! As for the smell? It's added. Other reviewers are incorrect. It's on their website. Do some research. It's not the T gel it's the cologne with pheromones they add to it. As for what it smells like? Awesome. I've had woman after woman tell me I smell awesome. I don't know what's wrong with these guys who DONT want to smell sexy."

9

October 20, 2016

13

126

80,684

Tussionex Pennkinetic

cough

"Tussinex is awesome for that cough you get at night, where you get a tickle in your throat and just have to cough and can't stop. For me, it makes me feel loopy though, even 12 hours later I will be lightheaded, so I usually don't use it unless Cepacol or something doesn't work. It's rare I use it more than once a year, and even then I only use half the dose. It really works but it's powerful."

9

February 10, 2011

10

79

132,262

Ativan

anxiety

"I suffer from PTSD, depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. I previously took Xanax, but it was too short acting for me. I needed a benzodiazepine that was longer acting, since my anxiety goes on for a long time. I like that Ativan lasts 6-8 hours, in which I need for times of long time anxiousness. However I have realized that smoking cigarettes lessens the effectiveness of benzodiazepines, so I will have to work around that. Anyway, Ativan is great for people like me who have anxiety and panic attacks."

9

April 28, 2015

106

89

189,838

Jardiance

diabetes, type 2

"For some reason my A1C was increasing. My doctor added Jardiance to my regiment. My A1C dropped from 7.8 to 7.4 quite quickly. After three more months on Jardiance my A1C went from 7.4 to 6.2. I have also lost about 6 pounds since taking it. Side effects have been UTI and I feel tired and weak quite a bit. No energy. Other than that, I've been good. But I don't like feeling like this, so will tell my doctor about it today. Perhaps a small price to pay for such a drop in my A1C. It is also very expensive. I get samples from my Dr at times, but being on Medicare and it being a new drug, it's pretty costly. Have to see if it's even on the formulary for 2018 as it always changes & the drug co. does not give discounts to Medicare folks"

8

September 29, 2017

15

148

111,774

Relafen

zen shoulde

"I'm probably the only one I know taking this for inflammation from a frozen shoulder as I have had serious side effects from steriod shots, so its a viable alternative. It's not bad, it is working slowly but definitely have to take it with food. I'm taking 750 twice a day but started breaking them in half which is not easy but overall not a bad drug, for what it is intended for I've heard great things, not just from this site."

7

July 19, 2008

50

82

211,510

Fosfomycin

bladder infection

"Used oral for UTI and All the side effects just started to appear day by day and instead of becoming healthy I deteriorated. Diarrhoea, Abdominal and Back pain, Nausea, Chest pain, Dysuria , Sleeplessness just started to aggregate and now I am in the most miserable condition. Won't recommend at all."

1

July 26, 2017

0

51

63,408

Epiduo

acne

"I have had acne all my life and I'm now 24 so getting pretty fed up with it so I got this gel prescribed by a Superdrug doctor. Honestly the best thing I've ever done. The first few days I used it my spots went down dramatically and then after the 3rd day the redness started, although it wasn't as awful as I was expecting. My skin was very very sensitive and did look like sunburn but I decided to put some bronzer on my nose and it looked like I had just caught the sun! Win win. My skin was veryyyy flakey everytime I ate or spoke it would crack but I just applied Simple Spot Free moisturiser with cotton wool and it kept it under controll. Now on my 3rd week in the redness has gone, my skin is expectedly dry but I'm totally spot free."

10

July 23, 2016

4

148

180,896

Biaxin

sinusitis

"the only medication cleared my sinus infection. i have been on it for a month and my dr wants me to continue for another 4 weeks. I have not experienced any of side effects so far."

9

June 9, 2015

31

36

115,732

Pravastatin

high cholesterol

"The good thing is my cholesterol is under control after three months. The bad thing is my right fore arm hurts when I pick up anything. I also have a rash on my upper lip but not sure it has anything to do with the pravastatin. I am taking one thing away at a time to figure it out."

8

April 12, 2015

56

59

172,077

Amitiza

constipation, chronic

"I've been taking this medicine for about 6 months, and it has made a world of a difference. I've had constipation for over 8 years, I'm in my late 20s, healthy, female, & moderately active. Things that normally would give others runny diarrhea, like prune juice, I would barely see any effect. After being tired of painful amounts of fiber intake & OTC stool softeners that didn't help enough, my doctor put me on this twice a day, & it works great. I had few side effects, and only for about a week."

9

July 7, 2008

125

93

222,369

Betamethasone

dermatitis

"Betamethasone Lotion 0.1% for itchy scalp. I used this for over 40 years for scalp control. Then a couple years ago, the price shot up - over 10X the normal price which is rediculous. So my doctor turned me on to a stronger type called Clobetasol Propionate .05% topical. This works even better than my older stuff and my insurance covers this."

8

January 9, 2016

8

62

70,127

Dimethyl fumarate

multiple sclerosis

"Been on T. since May 2013. Was allergic to Copaxone so was on Rebif for years. Pill is so much better. Side effects of flushing, burning last only 10-15 minutes during the first month or two of starting the pill. Cold wash cloth and relaxing helps during the flushing. Working so well...no new lesions. I drink a lot of water and eat protein when I take the pill. Highly recommend trying!"

10

July 20, 2015

46

71

96,463

Neurontin

anxiety

"I guess it helps with the anxiety. It affects my memory horribly, I can't think of simple words, I miss exits on the freeway, I forget where I am going, etc. It makes me nauseous and gives me diarrhea. Just when I am starting to feel better, it is time to take it again. I take 100mg 3 times a day. I have only been on it a couple of weeks, so I keep hoping the side effects will go away. I still get anxious when I am faced with my main stressor, but it is not as severe (not the full blown panic attack), just the pain in my stomach, choking in my throat, feeling like my heart is pounding in my head, chest, etc., so it does help some."

2

March 7, 2012

132

131

141,625

Escitalopram

anxiety

"Have had mild anxiety issues since early 20s. Spiralled downwards with increasing anxiety after an injury that made me unable to work. Tried mirtazapine with temporary relief, but got worse again after a few weeks and before starting Lexapro anxiety was so bad that I was unable to work and that leaving the house resulted in panic attacks. Started Lexapro on a Friday. Felt absolutely terrible until Tuesday. Nauseous (relief from Reglan though), heavy anxiety, buzzing feeling in body. Then improvement came very gradually and very slowly for the next weeks. On week 8 now and honestly feel great. The crippling anxiety that was present 24/7 is gone and only on occasions do I feel it, only much milder and never in the form of panic attacks."

9

May 4, 2012

27

127

179,831

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide

acne

"My experience with Epiduo has been phoenominal. It's been 2 years and I have developed a solid skincare routine based on it, my skin is looking better than ever. I have recommended this product to two of my friends, who have also seen results. Epiduo is very drying to the skin. I recommend asking at your doctors/pharmacy for a deep moisturiser, I made the mistake of using over the counter brands such as simple and E45 which could not help my extremely dry skin. I recommend Cetraban. Epiduo is amazing, definitely worth a try."

10

August 22, 2015

8

94

203,445

Indomethacin

bursitis

"I was diagnosed with Bursitis 2 days ago. I have never heard of this medication until then. All I can say is I am so impressed by this medication. My pain has diminished greatly! I did get the lightheadedness and a little of an upset stomach but that is all. I definitely would recommend it to anyone. I was thrown off by the side effects at first but I'm very glad I gave this medicine a chance. Just remember to eat with it. It was very cheap too. I have Vicoden along with it."

8

July 22, 2013

3

94

141,761

Escitalopram

depression

"I have been on Lexapro for about 3 weeks now. I've been suffering from bad depression and anxiety pretty much all of my life, and I've tried almost all of the other SSRI and SNRIs. I discontinued all of the others due to horrible sexual side effects or bad sweating and night sweats. I have been really pleased with Lexapro so far; I haven't been sweating at night, which is a real blessing because I had that effect with pretty much all of the other SSRIs. I have noticed a reduction in my libido, but it doesn't seem to affect my ability to have and enjoy sexual activity. It doesn't seem as strong as the others in terms of lifting my depression or anxiety, but I might just need to give it a little more time."

7

February 25, 2011

1

136

205,627

Pristiq

anxiety

"This is my third round of starting Pristiq (02/12). First was in 2008. In 2008, I literally had NO anxiety or depression after four weeks and thought Pritiq was incredible (first and only experience with an antidepressant)! I started sleeping better immediately. Discontinued cold turkey after a few months thinking I was "cured" of anxiety...NEVER EVER do that!!! Round two was during summer 2010. The anxiety and depression returned with a vengeance. Started Pristiq again and began to feel the positive effects after two weeks. I gradually discontinued the medicine around January 2011 because my stress (likely diet and job) was out of control. No side effects here and no plans to discontinue. My wife takes it for panic disorder-works like a charm!"

9

February 18, 2012

25

123

191,140

Campral

alcohol dependence

"Using Campral for 3 days now, unbelieveable! I have been drinking for 22 years nearly every day, I am astounded that Campral is not advertised in the same way as Champix for smoking. A very happy, but cautious customer. If you cant stop drinking, try it."

10

May 30, 2010

29

46

153,921

Vivitrol

alcohol dependence

"I think my experience with the clinic may be coloring my opinion of Vivitrol. As far as I know, it DOES work to curb cravings--I haven't had any to speak of in the 6 months I've been getting the injections. OTOH, I've noticed that my depression gets significantly worse for a few days after each injection, then it eases up to my normal low (someday I hope to feel actual happiness again). My problem is with the clinic and the hour+ wait times. I'm clean. I'm in therapy. I go to AA meetings daily. I have a strong support system in place. But I'm thinking of discontinuing because I don't have 2.5 hours to spare every time I have an appointment (commute to clinic, time at clinic, commute to work)."

8

November 25, 2016

20

130

14,362

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"I just recently started my Suboxone induction 2 days ago. I am 20 years old an have been addicted to opiates since I was 17, at worst I was using 4 O.C's a day or 5 baloons of heroin a day. Only using Suboxone for 3 days I am very happy to say I'm starting to feel normal again. No withdrawals at all. I am currently taking 8mg 2 times per day. Without this drug I would be spending 150-200 dollars a day just to feel normal. My goal is to gradually wind myself off of Suboxone and be completely drug free and get my life back. Opiates are by far the worst drugs out there. If anyone at all has a physical dependence on opiates I would strongly recommend SUBOXONE."

10

April 21, 2010

15

131

217,652

Strattera

adhd

"We started strattera 10mg then 18mg then 25mg for our 9yr old. In the beginning it was great, after about 5 days of each dose it was clearly time to increase to the next dose, but now we have been at 25 mg for over a month and the impulsivity and anger has gotten worse again over the past 2 weeks or so, and we can't increase the dose any further. Will be calling her doctor Monday to change to something else. An alarming thing to me is that she is also sad and crying a whole lot, which is new. This child never cried before."

2

August 14, 2016

24

106

12,480

Ortho Micronor

birth control

"I've been on this bc for 2 and a half weeks and so far the only thing that I have experienced is breast tenderness and more tired than usual. I'll give another update after a month. I take it the same time every night around 12 midnight."

8

January 27, 2016

5

47

170,705

Quetiapine

schizophrenia

"From the age of eleven to seventeen, I lost touch to reality, no doctor could figure out what was wrong with me cause I didn't tell my real problems. I was living in an imaginary world. At the age of seventeen I was finally able to express some of my problems, and got started on Seroquel XR, day by day I had the feeling of becoming normal again, and regained the control over my own life. I still have issues from all the problems that involved my past, but I can truly say that I got control back. I truly think Seroquel XR saved my life."

9

October 5, 2013

34

106

28,192

Lexapro

anxiety

"I started 10mg lexapro 5 days ago for anxiety. I had been free from mirtazapine for about 9 days before starting. At first I though I had a tummy bug and stayed in bed the next day.... 5 days later and I'm still in bed and yesterday spoke with my doc who said to stop taking them. I was a complete nervous wreck... more than I had ever been without meds. Neither of the previous 2 meds (paxtine and mirtazapine) had side effects like this. This med is not for me sadly."

3

July 6, 2015

18

92