Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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103,824	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"Within the past year I've swapped birth control 3 times. All in all, I must say the 2 years that I used Sronyx, I had 0 complaints! If I did gain weight, it was minimal, my periods came like clockwork.. to the point I could almost gauge the hour it would start. I changed from it being ambitious in the hopes of not having to deal with something everyday. Worst mistake ever."	10	February 24, 2015	5	72
120,373	Montelukast	allergic rhinitis	"For the last 6 months I have had allergies like never before in my 32 years. Constant nasal congestion and dry coughing. I have been miserable. OTC antihistamines were not cutting it, so My doctor put me on Xyzal and Azelastine back in June. This improved my congestion but after catching a cold in July I ended up with the same symptoms and a dry cough that would not go away. It kept me up at night and I was miserable. He put me on Singulair, and since then the congestion has improved and I can sleep through the night without coughing!"	10	August 21, 2015	38	102
123,353	Apri	birth control	"Before I start my period, I get cramps, acne and I'm very moody on this pill. My sex drive is usually very high. This is the only pill I've ever taken so I don't have much to compare it to but I don't find it that bad."	7	January 22, 2013	0	47
119,040	Zoloft	social anxiety disorde	"This medication has worked wonders for me. For years I have been plagued with constant worry, fear of social situations, anxiety and panic attacks. I started taking this medication after the loss of a loved one as all of the above symtoms were spiraling out of control. What a change! I have been taking it for about seven months with no side effects."	8	January 17, 2010	63	63
5,044	Belviq	obesity	"40 year old male 5"10 235. Lost 37 lbs 3 months. No real side effects except headache and little dry moutH. No more Lipitor and no more cheesecake cravings. The wife likes the new slimmer guy. Just started exercise and looking to get to 175lbs. Things are going well with more work to be done. This is a God send for me."	10	March 18, 2014	51	62
197,002	Paroxetine	anxiety	""I have GAD, and after three years of taking care of my younger brother who has severe GAD as well as going through an episode of pyschosis, I was told by my pdoc that I have "caregiver's burnout". I was prescribed 20 mgs of Paxil every day and 15mg of Buspirone (Buspar) twice a day. It has been nearly a month now on these meds and I do see an improvement. I'm not sure which one is helping me more but my anxiety level has gone from an 8 or 9 every day to about a 5. I hope to see continued improvement.""	9	November 6, 2015	24	103
88,758	Fluticasone	rhinitis	"I have been taking this for about a month now and noticed a significant reduction in sneeze attacks and excessive allergy symptoms. I take this along with my regular Allegra dose. Taking the Allegra alone I would still get sneeze attacks but now with Flonase it is only occasional. Thank you Flonase! "	9	April 27, 2015	13	53
108,381	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"So far so good! Day two on contrave and I'm already down 4lbs. No side effects at all except I get fuller faster. Plus doctor gave me a little tip to not drink any carbination drinks while on it cause carbination makes ur tummy swell. I'm one full week off carbonated drinks and before I started I lost 5lbs. So in one week I'm down 6lbs! Drink lots and lots of water"	10	May 8, 2015	33	72
186,312	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"I have been taking Pristiq for 2 years now and feel normal and stable. I have been prescribed Pristiq for major depression which I have experienced most of my post pubertal life. I have taken various medicines which have had differing side effects, e.g. Cipramil, Luvox, Prozac and for me, Pristiq has been the most well tolerated. I have not had any dryness, nausea or dizziness thank heavens. I don't cry for no reason any more and I have not had any suicide thoughts or plans since being on this medicine. I am currently going through a very stressful time (partner out of work) and am considering asking the doctor to increase my dose as I am experiencing unusually high levels of anxiety."	9	March 15, 2012	8	123
103,914	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"Aviane is the second type of birth control that I have taken. It's already been a month and I love it. My skin is completely flawless and I haven't experienced any side effects besides tender breast. I haven't gained any weight either. This birth control is great!"	10	September 1, 2014	35	47
62,669	Nicoderm CQ	smoking cessation	"100% effective with zero physical withdrawal, but some desires! I was a 2-3 pack a day smoker for 25 years! I had tried everything,but nothing worked for me, this was a last resort that I thank god I tried! This isn't magic, you will have the want to smoke feeling but nothing physical bc you are getting nicotine! They do not stick well at all, so save yourself some trouble by purchasing white "paper" tape in any first aid section of any store/pharmacy! Secure it to the patch as soon as you apply the patch and you will be great all day! I also recommend getting some mints! Whenever I decided I would like a butt, I popped a mint in! On week 5 now, with an easy transition to step 2! You have nothing to loose! My coughing has stopped 100%! Xo"	10	October 3, 2015	50	143
12,591	Siliq	plaque psoriasis	"I started Siliq 6 months ago at 90 % body coverage of plaque psoriasis. I cannot thank my derm enough for recommending this medication. For the first time in 20 years I can wear a dress!! After the first 3 months of usage I had less than 30 percent dryness on my skin. Highly recommended, you wont be disappointed."	10	December 9, 2017	0	59
80,633	Zovia	birth control	"I started taking Zovia about 5 months ago and I could immediately tell the difference after the 1st month. I started gaining weight, my breasts got even bigger than they already were and they were constantly tender, my periods went from 3-4 days to 7-9 days with horrible cramps, my face became very oily and I started breaking out. I have never had a lot of acne or breakouts but after starting this birth control, it got bad. I have been an emotional wreck and cry all of the time and I'm normally not like that. I think I had every bad side effect a birth control can have so needless to say, my OB has called in a different birth control! Hopefully if you decide to use this birth control, you don't have any of the side effects like I have."	3	October 12, 2011	11	142
57,435	Oxymorphone	pain	"I am permanently disabled due to brain surgery leaving me with a condition called occipital neuralgia (headaches 24/7). Opana is a wonder drug for me. I tried every single other treatment I could find, from physical cures, psychological cures, to every other narcotic available. It is now time for me to get off of the drug because my body has finally become used to this pain enough where I hope that I do not need drugs for the rest of my life. Right now I am taking Opana 40mg ER X 4 = 160mg ER and Opana 10mg X 4 = 40mg per day. My total Opana consumption daily is 200mg. I just finally got up enough guts to ask my doctor to cut my dosage back so I am going to try to cut the Opana 40mg ER down to Opana 30mg ER X 4 = 120mg ER."	9	June 11, 2009	36	149
54,254	Naloxegol	constipation, drug induced	"The medication worked very quickly but I had severe stomach cramps & nausea for several hours. This was a miserable experience, one that I can't imagine subjecting myself to on a daily basis. I also experienced some mild withdrawal type symptoms- muscle cramps in my legs & some mild anxiousness."	6	March 26, 2016	18	50
231,382	Trazodone	insomnia	"i have primary insomnia i have taken ambien, ativan, xanax, mirt, they all had their issues, ambien does not give one rem sleep, ativan or xanax i got used to real fast, mirtzapine i gained 4 pounds in 4 weeks and will.still wake up 5-6 × a night. finally i have been put on 50 mg. started working like a charm on day 2. very happy."	10	November 6, 2016	53	66
4,628	Belviq	obesity	"So this Sunday will make exactly one month since I started Belviq and I need to re-up on my script. This is the God's honest truth. I started at 211 pounds the first week I was too tired to exercise but I tried maybe 2 days that week. The 2nd week was much better the tiredness was gone and I got over the headaches so I was able to work out that entire week. Nothing hard core just walking at a steady pace. the 3rd week I didn't do bad during the week however I stopped working out. My weight hit a plateau and I was pissed so I started working out again. I'M PROUND TO ANNOUNCE THAT I HAVE LOST A TOTAL OF 18 POUNDS IN ONE MONTH !!! This medication requires not just eating better but exercise!!!"	8	August 12, 2015	50	139
32,165	Wellbutrin XL	depression	"I'm 18 and have been having a lot of depression from having a surgery and finding out that I will have a hard time having kids. I'm currently on the 3 week of Wellbutrin and I'm feeling a lot better. The first week was horrible, insomnia, irritable. Week 2 was very tired but less depressed. Now I feel a lot better about life and about other things. I'm still quite shaky but it's not too noticeable unless I'm holding something. I'd say it's nice, helps."	7	March 28, 2012	18	85
213,842	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Inserted the Devils egg. 30 mins go by and my vag is on fire. Intense itch with a buring sensation. The cream felt like it was making it worse. I took it around 8 pm and couldn't get comfortable enough to sleep until 2 am. Now writing this I am missing class because my vulva and vagina itself is raw. It hurts to walk or have any friction. I mean it gets the itch but once you itch you want to itch some more and thus making it worse by having it burn at the same time. I'm totally at a loss right now. I would honestly rather die. Please pray for me."	1	December 5, 2016	8	113
10,489	Spironolactone	acne	"I am 29 and have suffered from acne most of my life. I would have random flare ups. Some months wouldn't be that bad and others would be the under the skin painful bumps only around my jawbone and chin area. The older I got the most frequently and worse my acne got. I went to a derm. and he immediately said it was hormonal acne. He put me on 50mgs twice a day. I have been on spiro. for about a year and it has done wonders for me. The only thing is it makes me incredibly thirsty, but I don't consider that a bad thing. I haven't had any side effects other than that."	10	March 23, 2016	10	116
169,766	Amitriptyline	insomnia	"My problem was waking very early (eg 3.30) and slight depression and anxiety. This drug has been very effective with no side effects. I only need 10mg and only take it occasionally if I have recurrence of symptoms - it is still effective."	9	October 22, 2009	58	43
140,271	Asenapine	bipolar disorde	"I have been on a truck-load of different medicines to treat Bipolar, Lamictal, Depakote, Lithium, Seroquel, Symbyax, Abilify...just to name a few. Started taking this 10mg/before bed, last week. This does taste horrible, but doesn't cause nausea and vomiting and I'm real sensitive to taste. It makes my tongue go numb for about 30 minutes and during that time I get the munchies really bad. While I'm trying not to eat the house down my mood elevates. I've been getting to sleep a lot easier and staying asleep better. As a whole, I'm feeling better than I have in a long time. Really hoping this medicine works on the long-term for me as I'm tired of trying different ones."	10	June 3, 2010	83	119
13,400	Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine	adhd	"Wellbutrin did nothing for me and Strattera caused erectile dysfunction and significant sleep disorders. My doctor slowly increased my Adderall XR dosage until I hit the "sweet spot" which was 30mg for me. 40mg made me a little jittery and anxious. In the correct dosage Adderall has improved my quality of life with no side effects. I should note that if I miss a day I am fine but any longer without it and I become lethargic - so remember to refill your prescription as soon as you can so you don't run out. I take the generic of this drug and it works great."	10	June 28, 2015	44	105
6,349	Formoterol / mometasone	moterol / mometasone)	"Doctor had me try this instead of just increasing the dosage of Asmanex I was taking. Dulera is a combination of Asmanex with something else, and that added component did NOT do well with me. "	5	January 26, 2012	27	36
60,734	MoviPrep	bowel preparation	"I wished I hadn't visited this page before taking the MoviPrep because I had no worries until I saw the bad experiences. I have emetiphobia and saw others having chills and cramps, which were the symptoms of some of my worst bouts of digestive distress. I am delighted to say the only unpleasant thing I experience was trying to get so much liquid down, because my wife mixed the prep for me and put 4 ounces too many. Other than that, it almost tasted kind of good. Maybe they've improved the flavor since what some other people experienced? I did have slight cramps while first drinking the morning dose but that could have been the lemon wedges that I later stopped biting because the flavor wasn't an issue."	9	February 14, 2016	5	128
88,877	Tenuate	obesity	"Today is my third day on Tenuate. I am taking the 75 mg once per day and have found that it works really well when I take it on an empty stomach with a FULL glass of water. I lost about 30 lbs on my own and then got stuck because I could not overcome being hungry all the time. So I went to a weight loss clinic and was prescribed this pill. In the last three days, I have had so much energy, no problems sleeping and my appetite has decreased enough that I can stick to my 1100 calories per day with no problem. I am already down 8 lbs. I know I won't lose like this every week, but it is nice to be out of the rut I was in!"	9	April 29, 2010	50	134
75,377	Vistaril	anxiety	"I've been taking this medicine for sometime now, and it helps out a little with the anxiety and all. I'm on 50 mg 4 times a day, but I usually just double up the dose, and take it twice a day. I was on it for several years sometime a while back, and when I came off it, it was just awful for the people around me. "	7	April 22, 2011	31	68
98,516	Nexplanon	birth control	"I got Nexplanon inserted at my 6 week checkup after having my daughter in July 2014. I have experienced 20lb weight gain since, severe cramps, depression, nonexistent libido and nauseousness. Definitely works as birth control, but isn't worth the side effects."	8	January 1, 2015	29	41
168,030	Jolessa	abnormal uterine bleeding	"Started taking this pill 3 months ago. Worked fine the first month. No spotting or anything, now I'm on month 3 and I have been on a heavy flow peorid for 3 weeks. Acne is acting out. And massive weight gain. Used to weigh 120 and now I weigh 134. Do not recommend this drug"	1	July 10, 2016	4	55
106,665	Implanon	birth control	"A year or so ago I would have said its fantastic and even given it a 10/10. That was my first implant. I had no periods, my metabolism boosted massively and I had no ups and downs with hormones or anything like that. It came to the 3 year deadline and I had it replaced. I had nothing but problems with that one. Sickness all the time, pains, moody, bloating etc etc. It got the point where a year later I HAD to have it out after 3 months constantly feeling sick day in day out. I got really depressed because of feeling like this and I had to leave my dream job. I had my implant out on 9th July and still feel sick everyday with aches and pains in my stomach, docs have said a few more months of this yet!!! DON'T get one!!!"	1	September 3, 2015	5	146
116,838	Lamictal	bipolar disorde	"While taking this medicine... It keeps my mind racing, kept my heart %u2665 racing. For the 3 weeks I've been taking it my blood pressure stayed high while taking the meds now that I stop taking them my blood pressure been back to normal. I stayed very hot & dizzy while on it. I felt the same just had a little energy."	2	December 28, 2014	25	62
5,238	Zonisamide	benign essential trem	"Since I've started taking Zonegran I have not had ANY flare ups of tremors in my hands. No bad side effects however, one good one... It has helped me lose weight!"	10	July 7, 2015	13	31
121,788	Venlafaxine	anxiety	"Only 3 days of nausea at first. Dosage is 37.5mg. A lot calmer. But will increase dosage about a month later. Having vivid dreams at night. Having skin irritation but not sure if its caused by something else. Not confirmed. Had a severe diarrhea reaction to Flucozanole (anti-fungal pill), so I think there is an interaction between the two."	7	November 23, 2013	4	59
61,066	Urea	dermatological disorders	"Have been using this product since the beginning of 2016. I suffer from plaque psoriasis on the palms of my hands and bottoms of my feet, they were cracked, cut open, weeping and bleeding. Everytime I closed or tried to close my hands they cracked and opened more. My feet were bad I could barely stand shoes, and they itched. I went to Dr. was given Prednisone and cortisone cream, it helped but after 2 weeks of using Urea 40 things started clearing nicely, I use it twice daily along with Glysolid cream. These two products have been my saving grace. If I have a flare up, these are my go to guys."	10	September 14, 2016	5	113
93,120	Vortioxetine	depression	"Mid 30's with depression for over 4 years. Was on Lexapro 10mg then 20mg for a lil while, but it wasn't enough and the psych doc wouldn't listen to me or change my meds. So after 2 years of dealing with him I switched to another psych doc who actually listened to me. First she added Wellbutrin 150 then 300 XL, it wasn't such a great difference so she switched me to Brintellix after insurance approval. She started me out at 5mg then titrated up to 10mg then 20mg. The first few days were the worst with side effects, but mine were nausea and diarrhea, that only I got better in time. The feeling after being on this medication was great! I felt more like my old self again, happier, more motivated, less isolation, and got my sex drive back"	8	March 23, 2016	118	140
214,826	Zestril	high blood pressure	"Husband had been taking between 20 and 40 mg/day for 7 years, been fine. Dad had been taking even longer and got the facial angioedema. Have seen other patients with it too. Late effect allergy to ACE inhibitors."	8	May 30, 2011	52	38
156,703	Dulaglutide	diabetes, type 2	"I have had type 2 diabetes for almost 2 decades. I had to stop taking Metformin after taking it for years because it was making me violently ill - as in purging from both ends simultaneously - just randomly, out of the blue. I got off of Metformin and started taking Glipizide about a year ago. I also have been taking 100mg Januvia for several years. This past week on Tues, I stopped taking Januvia, and took my first dose of 1.5 mg Trulicity. I am still taking 10-20 mg Glipizide per day as well. It's only been two days, and the worst thing I can say about it is that my appetite is gone, and I'm dealing with fairly mild nausea, burping, tiredness. Sure my glucose numbers are down -- cause I'm not able to eat."	3	August 5, 2016	10	137
19,381	Pregabalin	ibromyalgia	"I took Lyrica for a couple of months. It helped with some of the fibro pain and I felt tired and a little dizzy along with having dry mouth which I expected as common side effects. What surprised me was I got new pains in new places--my big toe felt like it was on fire and my lower back hurt badly. I started weaning off of Lyrica and the new pains went away. I also had insomnia from weaning process. I think it does work to dull the fibro pain but not sure if it's worth it if there are new pains."	5	June 29, 2015	52	102
160,304	Buspirone	anxiety	"I feel like most of the reviews that say they had panic attacks on it is because they had reduced or stopped a benzo Xanax, kolanapin, valum. I am on Xanax and feel a difference after taking buspar for a while. My doctor did not take me off the xanax or lower the dose but said see how you feel. I also have a non addicting personality but I am dependent on the medication ill admit. i feel that most of you should have started taking the buspar and took the benzo as well because you might be feeling the anxiety more because of that not the new medication. You are withdrawing. These medications need to be slowly weened off and only after the new meds have started working. I feel bad you guys didn't give it a chance because of your Drs."	6	February 17, 2017	24	143
122,860	Linaclotide	constipation, chronic	"I been on it for two months. Started with the 145mg worked right of. Then the body got used to it didn't go for 2 weeks. Now on 290mg. For 2 weeks. Alright at times. But give time too see how does. The only next step I can see is surgery. But gastrointestinal doctor says no surgery too fix. 30 years off constipation. What more can I take. Only 39. Now have other medical problem from straining do much over the years."	6	January 25, 2014	49	82
195,158	Lescol	25</span> users found this comment helpful.	"Lescol lowered my LDL cholesterol from 270 to 101, but my HDL remains at only 36. I am a 63 year old male . My doctor recently prescribed Simcor, a combination of Zocor and Niacin 500/20 , to try and raise the HDL. During tests over the last 8 years on Lescol my HDL has been anywhere from the present 36 to 40. My liver enzymes have been slightly high, but evidently not enough to concern my doctor. I have no muscle pain or weakness, but am also on blood pressure medicines, which make me feel tired and lethargic. Since I have depleted the types of BP medicines, I assume I will just have to live with it. Exercise helps this tiredness, but a bad back and nerves in my lower back and hip prevent much exercise."	9	August 31, 2008	25	137
123,327	Apri	birth control	"I started on Tri-Sprintec and I hated it. It made me break out with huge pimples, when I previously had nearly perfect skin. I switched to Apri and the acne got a lot better but is still present, when it never used to be. I don't think I've gained weight off this pill, my weight fluctuates on its own but I have noticed (for me) significant increase in breast size, which I and my boyfriend love. I haven't noticed a decrease in sex drive, but I haven't seen my boyfriend as often as usual so when he moves back I guess we'll see. I'm a very moody person and get terribly emotional around my period even without birth control, so I haven't noticed a difference there either. Overall, I'd say this birth control has been a good experience!"	9	April 23, 2012	5	138
134,379	Darvon	pain	"Darvon was only one of two medicines, which didn't really help. Sedating but no real pain relief, sort of a distraction from pain. I was being treated for prophylaxis of tuberculosis with Isoniazid (INH), so my options on pain medicines were a bit limited to "nothing with acetaminophen" -which mostly left the strong painkillers - finally MD found some Vicoprofen, which worked well but not "too well"."	5	July 8, 2010	4	67
39,693	Contrave	weight loss	"I am 2 days shy of the full dose, I've been on Contrave for just about 3 weeks. My take: I've lost 10 lbs so far. My depression is now very well-controlled - I am on Viibryd, which affects serotonin, and to add Contrave's affects on norepinephrine and dopamine, means I have felt almost no depression, very serene (most of the time) Some bowel side effects, which Miralax really helped No craving for fatty, fast food Almost no alcohol craving Throwing up if I did combine fatty food and alcohol Low appetite- only eat when really hungry Has not helped my anxiety Bottom line? I feel better than ever, am completely hopeful for continued success on Contrave, and I would recommend it to everyone!!"	10	April 23, 2016	20	124
204,510	BuSpar	panic disorde	"I was given this for panic disorder with agoraphobia. It made me so dizzy every time I took it that I couldn't even read a book because it felt like I was in a washing machine being twirled around. I took it at night before bed and I had to make sure I was in bed when I took it and I could not be walking around or doing anything because I was afraid I'd stumble or fall down. I took it for eight days and it didn't get any better, so finally I stopped taking it. It had no noticeable improvement on my anxiety anyway and I didn't see the point in taking something that made me feel like I was on a merry-go-round."	1	September 13, 2012	48	125
223,410	Cetirizine	urticaria	"I have had hives a few times now. I just got done with a horrible case from penicillin. Took prednisone for several days. Some hives appear in the morning. Now I control with one Zyrtec per day. It works for me. No side effects. Great product."	10	December 20, 2014	41	46
10,558	Spironolactone	acne	"Months 3-5 were very difficult for me. I had been very optimistic after reading reviews and I wanted a quick fix after trying everything else. Sometimes my acne seemed even worse than before I started treatment. Thankfully, I didn't give up and it seemed like one day, over night, my face stopped producing acne!! I guess that it just took 6 months for my hormones to adjust to treatment & balance out. But my skin has never looked better in my whole life and I am so grateful and thankful for this medication and that I stuck with it! I don't wake up any more expecting to see a new cyst on my face, I can just live my life not worrying about my skin anymore! Took 6 months but it's the only thing that has worked &my skin is CLEAR for the 1st time!"	10	July 8, 2015	32	145
214,254	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"So I used the Monistat 1 treament the ointment applicator and it works miracles!! The next day it was all gone! Before I used the application I had severe itching and burning"	10	January 28, 2016	3	32
188,691	ParaGard	birth control	"I've now had Paragard for about 9 1/2 months and I love it! Insertion was a bit painful, and I have had a child, however it's quick and brief so it's something worth overlooking. I cramped for about 3-4 days after insertion, but nothing that was debilitating. Fast forward 9 1/2 months and the ONLY pitfall has been the monthly cramping during ovulation and the day before my period begins. I never had cramps before Paragard, but I still think the product is worth it. Also, my periods definitely extended from 5 days to 7-8 days and were MUCH heavier, to the point where I've bled through my jeans after changing a tampon just an hour beforehand. With that said though, the last 2 months my periods have been lighter and not so crazy."	9	January 9, 2016	8	134
218,639	Colesevelam	diarrhea, chronic	"I had my gullbladder removed in 2004, resulting in always needing to know where a potty was at all times. After several Dr & 12 yrs of getting sick. I had a colonoscopy & endoscopy done where is came back normal to the naked eye but the biopsy didn't. It showed Mastocytosis (masked cell disease). Was put in Welchol before my procedure & it was like a miracle pill, after finding out what I had they changed me to Zertek & Zantak within three days I was back to getting sick. So back to Welchol I go & prob will never try anything else agian. Happy to finally not worry about when to eat & where the bathrooms are. Life is going to get better!"	10	April 24, 2017	3	125
109,422	Nexplanon	birth control	"Nexplanon works fantastic. I have had it for two years, and it has done its job. However, I haven't had a period for two years, I have no sex drive at all, and I've gained 50+ pounds( but I have a slow metabolism to begin with) other than that, no problems at all."	10	December 4, 2016	4	53
112,186	Gabapentin	pain	"I started at 100mg and am now up to 600m g 3x a day Had some pain relief at 300mg 3x a day but now pain seems to be increasing. Have a disk fracture at L`.1 and bulging disks at L 2.3. Also rods and screws at L 5-S1 . Had low cortisol due to too many nerve blocks. Am asking if this is normal that pain increased at 300 mg. Am concerned about increase. Am hoping from reading other reviews that pain will decrease. Had to use oxycodone 5-10 mg a day which I hate because it makes me sleepy."	8	September 4, 2016	24	101
99,968	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"Finally a prep that worked for me! I've had 2 previous colonoscopies using the old gallons of nasty salt water prep and Pikoprep--neither worked for me as I did not get completely clean. Today I had great results after using Suprep! Sure it doesn't taste great but you can get it down. It started working within an hour and I had no cramping or discomfort at all and was done in 3 hours. The 2nd part of the clean out went just as well and my colonoscopy was perfect. I highly recommend this product!"	10	February 12, 2016	15	94
85,530	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	ovarian cysts	"I really liked this pill in the beginning. Two full months later I am very nauseous, my anxiety is worse, and I have tiny dizzy spells that last from my fifth day of my period to the beginning of a new cycle. I am so miserable this time of the month that I've had to cancel several social outings. I saw my dr today and she switched me to plain Sprintec. I hope this works. On the bright side, my periods are on time, lighter bleeding, and minimal cramps"	8	February 20, 2015	1	89
5,813	Opana	pain	"20 mg ER dosage does very little for pain stemming from my degenerative cervical and lumbar spinal discs. One tablet gives me only about two hours of relief. I am going to ask my doctor to put me back on 80 mg Oxycodone, regardless of the outrageous price."	2	May 2, 2010	12	48
43,286	Desoximetasone	eczema	"I have struggled with treating my eczema for 20 years, and my hands were especially difficult to treat effectively. After just a few applications of the desoximetasone cream my hands were completely healed with no side effects. I no longer have to live with painful itching skin."	10	April 2, 2009	35	47
113,507	Bisacodyl	constipation	"Dosage for adults says 1-3 pills. I'm 27, 130 lbs, hadn't gone for almost two weeks and was starting to feel full even when I didn't eat and extremely bloated. I only took one pill because I didn't want severe cramping. 7 hours later, after a lot of rumbling and mild cramping I had to "go". Intense cramping during going, my knees were shaking and I vomited three times as well. This certainly works, but I also felt like I had a severe stomach virus for about the 30 minute duration. This was from one pill. I couldn't imagine taking 2 or three. Everyone's bodies react differently, but I will be going the enema route next time."	5	July 13, 2013	31	117
39,562	Contrave	obesity	"I've been on this medication for 3 and a 1/2 weeks. I started at 309 lbs and today I'm at 295.4, so as of today I've dropped 13 pounds. I have drastically changed my diet to about 600 calories during the work day and up to 1000 at night. It may sound weird but I'm a construction foreman and stay very busy and therefore can eat low cal snacks and a simple lunch and be fine. I also do a lot of walking around and going up stairs. (100 at a time). I also take plenty of fiber every night. Without the medication I was constantly hungry and sustaining my weight (not burning fat). As far as taking 4 pills a day I've taken ssri's for years, nuff said."	10	April 10, 2016	16	129
216,085	Copper	birth control	"I've had the copper IUD for only 4 days and want to share my experience with insertion. I too made the mistake of believing the reviews about how horrible it was supposed to be. I was nervous and anticipated a lot of pain. But it really was not that bad. The pain felt like a strong cramp and lasted for about 3 seconds. It only hurt when the clinician measured my uterus, the insertion of the copper iud wasn't bad itself. She did it wrong the first try so she took it out and put a new one it. It was painless! However for a few minutes after I felt dizzy and nauseous. They let me lay there for a while and gave me Midol. Cramping and spotting lasted for 2 days now I don't feel it. Just random small cramps but that's all."	9	September 1, 2015	12	144
119,429	Testosterone	hypogonadism, male	"I am a 56 y/o male & I have been on Testosterone Cypionate 200 mg/week IM since 09/05 (~8yrs). I had the flu in 01/05 & it took over 2 weeks to recover. It usually took 3 days. Weeks after returning to work I still felt fatigued and weak. I had people on the phone thinking I was a woman, my wife noticed how my voice in the morning was not as deep & I stopped having morning erections. I went to an Internist in 07/05 because of the problems. He did blood work & my testosterone was 84ng/dl. My Luteinizing hormone was also severely depressed. He started me on 200mg Testosterone Cypionate every 7 days. Within 2 days I was starting to feel normal. It was amazing the difference the Testosterone made. I & my wife are both extremely happy with the result."	10	July 18, 2013	19	144
100,183	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"Been on Reclipsen for a few months now. Pros- lighter periods, no stomach cramps, no acne, no babies. Cons- mood swings, TERRIBLE back pain during period, lower sex drive, no weight gain (if already active)."	6	May 24, 2016	3	35
173,459	Alli	51</span> users found this comment helpful.	"I've lost 6 pounds over a month so this stuff does work plus it controls my hunger of course do not eat fat boy food or beer during late hours. And workout or go for a walk after meals. I poop alot as well and fart loud which I'm cool with this my six pack is coming back slowing I'm 36 years old."	9	July 21, 2015	51	63
65,733	Propranolol	anxiety	"I have suffered with anxiety and depression a number of years now. Finally over coming for the most part depression I was left with horrible anxiety. It built up month after month - i tried everything nothing worked. Until one day my doctor prescribed me beta blockers. My life has turned around! I take them as needed. Never more than 2 xs 40mg per day. Usually just one - rare 2 and some days none at all. It did give me insomnia at first but that has leveled out. Im so much calmer - my work output is up and im feeling better than I have in years! Propranolol has been a total life changer for me in the positive. Big thumbs up!"	10	August 18, 2016	32	123
186,304	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"Woke me up a little, decreased appetite so I thankfully lost a bit of weight. It gave me headaches in the beginning due to dehydration, but overall, the only other bad effect was insomnia in the beginning. I went completely manic when I went up to 100 mg, but 50 mg worked perfectly for me...that is, until it just stopped helping anymore."	8	April 9, 2012	0	62
105,785	Bepreve	conjunctivitis, allergic	"Got a bad taste in theoat about 15 minutes after putting in. Lasted about 10 minutes.,it helps to suck on hard candy to keep taste at bay. I think it's working pretty good so far. I had a small growth on my eye from chronic dry eye (inflamation) this made it smaller dramatically."	6	August 17, 2016	0	53
96,780	Neurontin	peripheral neuropathy	"I have used Neurontin for more than 15 years. I have discovered that it is a great ongoing sleep therapy. The added sleep it grants me is a fantastic help with the neuropathy."	7	July 1, 2008	141	33
190,441	Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo	birth control	"I've been on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for about 5 years now. It's the first birth control pill that I went on, and I can say without any doubt, that it's the best. My period is so much lighter than from when I was not taking it, it only lasts for about 4-5 days, and I have no cramps or bleeding between periods. I have no side effects regarding a difference in my skin condition or weight, and it never upsets my stomach. I have been very satisfied with Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo and have nothing bad to say about it, it's great."	10	December 7, 2010	6	103
16,028	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"You WILL gain weight instantly on this pill. I've tried many BC pills and this is going in the trash. Try LoLoestrin if your insurance covers it (mine doesn't which is why my Dr. tried this one) it's amazing but there's no generic yet."	1	June 11, 2016	3	44
51,229	Azithromycin	sinusitis	"I have taken this medicine many many times before and it has alway worked with no problems.I have had serious stomach issues this time around..slightly since day one..tonight is day 4 and I just experienced severe abdominal cramping and pain....loose stools (tmi)..so severe I though I would have to go to ER..started about 10 minutes after taking athe pill. .not on a empty stomach Iate about 1 hour prior...maybe just a freak think but very scary..a few hours went by and I'm starting to feel better...not sure if I will take last pill l tomorrow"	10	November 16, 2015	14	95
23,148	Methadone	pain	"I've been on and off methadone for years for what started as pain from 4 ruptured vertebrae..and my addiction to opioids after that..I'm only going to share briefly about getting off methadone or reducing your dosage.I saw a comment by someone here on 100 mls and looking to cut it in half so they can take other medication that isn't blocked by the methadone. Go slowly if you don't want to go into severe withdrawal. Taper from 100 by 10 mls every week.don't go faster than that.feel free to stay longer than weekly here and there if you start feeling bad.or takes about a week to fully start feeling bad from the time you reduced.once you hit around 30 mls you've reached the typical therapeutic dose and MUST GO SLOWER BEYOND THERE."	9	April 9, 2016	32	132
158,141	Ziprasidone	bipolar disorde	"I been on the drug for about a month. I'm getting off my depakote this month because of weight gain and tiredness. It's hard to see the whole effect of this drug. I can tell you that the drug makes you tired. I take 40mg at lunch and 40mg at dinner. It seems to be better the abilify. That drug made me gain 30 pounds and I couldn't stay still. It has just been hard because of all the weight I have gain from mood stablizers. I just hope that when I stop my depakote and only take geodon it will help me with my weight lost."	8	October 20, 2015	20	107
228,729	Leflunomide	rheumatoid arthritis	"Had virtually no pain or swelling anymore. Used with combination of Humira. Had to come off, unfortunately due to gut and intestinal issues getting severe. Did help my RA more than any other medication so far, but too many gut issues."	10	March 22, 2016	64	41
11,992	Metaxalone	muscle spasm	"I hurt my back by making my bed my Dr give me this medicine for the pain it really don't work for me I have been taking it for three days now and no help:"	4	May 28, 2017	3	35
178,245	Duloxetine	ibromyalgia	"I replaced my Zoloft for depression for Cymbalta to treat fibromyalgia and depression on the advice of my pain specialist. It has been a God send for the fibromyalgia, I feel so much better in that respect. Still have minor bouts occasionally but much improved. Wasn't sure it worked better than the Zoloft for depression so asked him if we could increase it from 60mg to 90mg. He wasn't comfortable with that. I threw the idea past my new psychiatrist (I have bipolar) and he said the 60mg is an adequate dose. So. I guess all in all I'm pretty pleased with the results I am having. I have been on Cymbalta for several months. It started working quickly and I have not suffered any ill-effects. I wish it could work this well for everyone."	10	August 18, 2010	17	135
79,051	Plan B One-Step	emergency contraception	"All I can say, from my experience, the pill is not very effective. From the other reviews I read, it seemed like it worked for most people. My boyfriend and I had unprotective sex 4/25. I took PLAN B within 24 hours. Figured I would be okay. Missed my period. Took a pregnancy test and yes... it was positive. Maybe if I would have taken it sooner than 24 hours, I might have gotten lucky. Not this time."	1	May 7, 2017	5	78
173,182	Clonazepam	panic disorde	"I have been taking Klonopin for almost 3 years now. I take this medication for panic disorder, but I also suffer from bipolar disorder type I. Before this medication, I was very close to committing suicide because I was having horrible anxiety attacks that lasted for hours at a time and sometimes carried over into the next day/morning. Klonopin has eliminated my panic attacks. I still feel anxiety from time to time and that's when I take 1mg. I take half if I feel anxious at work and don't want to feel too tired. A dose of 1mg makes me tired most of the time. I've taken 2mg when necessary, never needing more than that."	9	May 14, 2011	26	115
84,101	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I've been taking Tricyclen since I was 15 (I'm 18 now) solely for my heavy period. At first I was taking the 28, and it wasn't a high enough dosage (no idea how it works there) and I switched to 21. The heaviness stopped immediately. I never had any side effects, which was a plus. The only thing I have to say as a con is migraines. It just started recently, probably the last 6 months. Other than that, the medication is working! I recommend to anyone who wants to get rid of acne as well. I also used it for acne, and it disappeared within the month."	9	April 7, 2017	5	108
123,795	Skyla	birth control	"I've had Skyla for a year and three months; The insertion was painful and uncomfortable, I had some VERY light spotting, cramping, and a bit of nausea the first day, but by the following day I was absolutely fine. All in all, this has been the BEST decision I've ever made in terms of birth control, prior to Skyla I took pills and they wreaked havoc on my body and libido, after almost three years I was fed up with the side effects so I opted to try something new. I would recommend this IUD to anyone reconsidering their current method of BC, the simplicity and joy of not having to remember a pill every night, emergency prescription runs, and the improvement in the overall feeling of my body is incredible and well worth one day of discomfort."	10	November 24, 2016	7	138
150,702	Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim	bacterial skin infection	"I had an abscess that had been draining for about 6-days without end and finally went to the ER and had it lanced and packed. The ER doctor prescribed Bactrim DS. After two days I become dizzy and nauseous and pretty much bed ridden. Based on the reviews here and other sites I have discontinued using the drug. (10-day dosage) The abscess has stopped draining seems to be doing okay after taking the meds for 5-days. Also the ER doctor failed to notice that my HBP med conflicts with this med. (Lisinopril) Next time I will do more research. Normally, I do but I felt so miserable, I assumed they knew better."	2	April 25, 2015	22	112
123,761	Skyla	birth control	"Fixing to get this thing out next week and I've had it for a year . I get the sharpest pain I've ever been in at least once a month and sometimes it makes me throw up . I would not recommend the Skyla AT ALL !!!!"	1	December 30, 2016	3	47
153,742	Doxycycline	acne	"Doxycycline didn't work for me. I still had acne on my back and face after being on it for almost a year. It may have reduced massive breakouts on my face, but I'm not that impressed."	2	June 11, 2009	3	36
138,161	Ortho Evra	birth control	"I was only on the patch for two weeks and while I love the easy use of switching from one patch to another only once a week, I had a terrible headache for the first patch and the second one I had a horrible migraine that ended with me in the emergency room. I had to stop the easy use was great but the side effects were just awful"	2	February 22, 2012	2	69
71,265	Azacitidine	myelodysplastic syndrome	"Injection site sore for weeks. If in belly, get it beyond belt line. If in underarm, get injections 2 in apart. Day 1, little effect, day 3 start of weakness, day 5 make sure couch fits. 3 days after last injection, start of recovery. Day 5, 2 pints of blood does wonders, day 14 after injection, just hanging on. Maybe another blood pint to help, Day 1, oh gosh here we go again. no vomiting, just strength crashing."	6	April 15, 2014	23	78
71,540	Vraylar	bipolar disorde	"Even though reading the other reviews gave me so much hope, after just 1 week at 1.5 mg, the side effects are just too much for me. 12 hours after taking it, I feel like I've got stomach flu and vomit violently. Also since starting I feel lethargic, will suddenly fall asleep, and I'm an absolute grump to be around. Currently taking lithium and lamotrigine which can't seem to get a grip on the swings."	1	November 26, 2016	7	75
93,037	Vortioxetine	major depressive disorde	"I was switched to Trintellix after several other SSRI medications didn't seem to work. I was started on 10mg, the first week I felt fine. But then its as if overnight I became a different person. I went straight into a mania phase. I wasn't sleeping, eating. I felt like I had no control of my emotions or my body. It almost cost me my marriage. Thankfully, my husband knew me well enough to know this was not normal for me and had me go back to my PCP and now I'm back on Zoloft and waiting to get in with a Psychiatrist to find some other options. I don't want to experience anything like that again."	1	July 30, 2016	36	117
16,585	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I have tried every birth control pill out there...I was reluctant to try lolo Glad I did however! It's the ONLY pill that didn't give me side effects and I could take in the morning. Slight breakthrough bleeding every now and then for the first two months but other than that it's the best one yet!"	9	November 23, 2015	5	56
222,821	Topamax	seizure prevention	"When I first used Topamax it was for seizures but I had not been diagnosed with bipolar then it was thought to be depression. I lost 83 pounds but I stopped taking it because of the tingling in my hands and face, but after trying other medications years later I gained 123 pounds which I was devastated and plunged in a deep depression that I am still in after reading about again I know, I can live with the other things it seems minor to the darkness I have been living in I can't what to try it again after realizing its better than 99% of things I tried when I go to my appointment in two weeks. I'm excited for the first time in a long time to try it again."	6	February 6, 2014	33	132
199,158	Depo-Provera	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I'm 39 years old. I have 3 children. After my 3rd child (@30yearsold)I got my tube tied. A few years after that I started with very, very bad cramps and very, very heavy periods. I suffered with this for 9 years until August 2015 the doctor suggested an IUD. But, because I have fibroids. That couldn't be inserted. So, she suggested the Depo. I agreed to it. Because I had it after I had my Twins. And I never had a problem. So, I got my 1st injection in August 2015. I was fine for 1 month. SEPTEMBER 17,2015 my period came on and haven't been off since today is January 9th 2016. I feel depressed. I don't feel like sex. Sometimes it heavy. The pass month I've been having bad cramps. A lot of clotting a lot!! So, 2016 I'm saying bye to this Depo"	2	January 9, 2016	11	146
182,072	Keppra XR	seizures	"My fiance has been using Keppra XR since January of 09. So far he has not had any seizures. But has experienced all the side effects of the medication. But it does work. I would recommend Keppra XR."	10	June 16, 2009	9	38
123,513	Skyla	birth control	"I had Skyla inserted 9/18/15. Never have I ever been pregnant. I was 26 at the time of insertion. Insertion was VERY painful. While the insertion was painful it lasted only 2-3 mins. I had slight pain for 3 days with MAJOR bloating. I spotted every day for 8 months. It was enough I had to wear a panty liner. Eventually spotting stopped. My periods are irregular, when I did get one I would bleed for 15-20 days. It was always dark, thick tissue that I bled. I had severe cramps not only on my period but randomly. Severe 8/10 pain. I just had the device removed 11/30/17. While it did prevent pregnancy and I had minimal side effects. The prolonged bleeding, the pain, and unpredictability of getting my period made me choose to remove it."	7	December 3, 2017	1	136
220,978	Neulasta	neutropenia associated with chemotherapy	"I was the rare case that was allergic to Neulasta and ended up in the ER with anaphylaxis the day after getting the injection. After an epi-pen, many steroids, and a night in the hospital, I'm still feeling the effects of the reaction a week later. I will now have to finish AC chemo without a white blood cell booster. Please be careful on this medication and call your doctor at any signs of swelling or trouble breathing."	1	May 20, 2016	13	78
202,261	Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin	acne	"I applied this cream twice daily, after cleansing my face with Spectro Gel, and it works amazing! It has cleared up my face completely. All of my friends have noticed, too. I would recommend this to any teenager with issues with acne or pimples and blemishes. Just make sure you apply it faithfully! Your blemishes, acne, and pimples will come back if you don't stick to your facial cleansing routine."	9	May 29, 2014	27	70
199,781	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"I am 40 years old, I used to be a chain smoker approx (70-80 Cig/day) for about 23 years continuously, I was skeptical at the beginning, I though that nothing in the whole world would make me stop smoking, actually I was convincing myself that I love smoking ! It started that one of my friends who was a heavy smoker also and stopped smoking using Champix, somehow he convinced me to give it a shot, 1st week I continued smoking normally, I felt no changes almost but I was pre-informed that the 1st week is just a buffer zone, 2nd week once started the full dose (1 mg twice) I started feeling bad taste of the cigarette and it is not giving the usual pleasure used to give, therefore I decided or actually I found myself obliged to reduce the amount of cigarettes I smaoked."	8	June 15, 2017	13	146
142,734	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"The warnings are real. The horror stories are real. Do not put this device into your body. It was excruciating once inserted and I bleed heavily and felt pain worse than birthing contractions for over 3 weeks. It lead to horrendously heavy bleeds, cycle was completely thrown out of whack, mental health deteriorated, suicidal tendencies. Had to wait for 2 months to be removed. Bleed extremely badly for 12 days solid and was hospitalised. The pain was horrific. It took at least 12 weeks to feel better and about 12 months for my cycle to return to my normal. I think this medication should be banned. I have 4 close friends who have all had horrific experiences with this medication."	1	August 5, 2017	3	120
156,507	Dulaglutide	diabetes, type 2	"My blurry vision became clear and my glucose levels dropped from 250 to 150. The side effects will sneak up on you without you even noticing. First week was fine, very little heartburn and acid reflux 1 day after injection. 2nd week, day after injection, woke up thinking I was having a heart attack. Husband gave me what he uses for heartburn and acid reflux. Went away after 2 days this time. The third week, day after injection. Woke up again with feeling of heart attack, chest hurt so bad. Almost went to the hospital. After 30 mins. Very slowly side effects went away after day 4. Then came week 4 after injection. Vomiting, Rash that you can't see but scratch at non-stop and heart attack feeling. Sick and going insane scratching... NOT WORTH IT."	5	September 23, 2017	5	135
48,351	Methadone Diskets	opiate withdrawal	"Starting methadone was definitely one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. I look much healthier, and on top of all that I got an excellent job. Now I don't have to worry about being sick, methadone is amazing!"	10	November 29, 2014	52	43
54,441	Bupropion / naltrexone	weight loss	"I am 59 and about 40 pounds overweight. On Contrave 1 week. I hated the way I felt the first 3-4 days - lightheaded, couldn't sleep (interesting others felt sleepy) and at times felt jittery. Also had a few hot flashes. I pushed through it and still not sleeping well and some nausea at day 7. I can tell it takes my mind off mindless eating and grazing but still pretty much able to eat a good meal. I did lose 2 pounds in 1st week so that is good! I am trying to decide whether to just stay on the 1 a day pill vs stepping up to second pill a day. Not sure if side effects will increase that it will be worth it."	7	August 17, 2017	8	126
196,613	Letrozole	breast cance	"After taking Letrozole for about 6mths I had the aching muscles etc, felt like a 90yr old! Then did a lot of research!..take your calcium and MAGNESIUM (which is a muscle relaxant) it is amazing, no more aching bones! I take 2 magnesium a day, one in the morning and one an hour before I go to bed. Don't take at same time as your calcium, wait a couple of hours! Read up about this brilliant supplement! It also gives u energy etc etc...i seriously thought about stopping taking Letrozole but along with the adcal and Magnesium I feel great! Also I get these on prescription!"	8	May 15, 2016	88	106
2,381	Dalmane	insomnia	"I have taken Dalmane 15 mg. since I had breast cancer in 2008.Worked great getting to sleep and staying asleep. I continued using it since I had several surgeries in the past years. This year I wanted to stop taking it. I didn't know after 4-5 weeks you are tooked on them, they are that addictive.It took me almost 3 months to ween myself off them with my doctors help. Dropping a night use every two weeks and using Benadryl on that night until I wasn't using them anymore. I would try another med. if I never they were do had to stop."	10	May 17, 2015	9	103
120,412	Montelukast	asthma	"I was prescribed this for asthma. I suffer from really bad cedar fever which is a problem in Texas. I am a rather slim female and at first my doctor gave me the regular adult dosage. It was too strong. I had heart palpitations and almost called 911 once after taking it. I requested my doctor give me an adolescents strength dosage - which he did. That worked much better. It still is a very strong and it knocked me out, but I didn't have to worry about calling 911 or not waking up from it. Asthma is tough to treat. Medicine is necessary, but sometimes the meds are as bad as the disease. My advice is to start with the lowest dosage your doctor thinks will work. You can always take more if necessary."	7	June 17, 2013	51	135

103,824

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"Within the past year I've swapped birth control 3 times. All in all, I must say the 2 years that I used Sronyx, I had 0 complaints! If I did gain weight, it was minimal, my periods came like clockwork.. to the point I could almost gauge the hour it would start. I changed from it being ambitious in the hopes of not having to deal with something everyday. Worst mistake ever."

10

February 24, 2015

5

72

120,373

Montelukast

allergic rhinitis

"For the last 6 months I have had allergies like never before in my 32 years. Constant nasal congestion and dry coughing. I have been miserable. OTC antihistamines were not cutting it, so My doctor put me on Xyzal and Azelastine back in June. This improved my congestion but after catching a cold in July I ended up with the same symptoms and a dry cough that would not go away. It kept me up at night and I was miserable. He put me on Singulair, and since then the congestion has improved and I can sleep through the night without coughing!"

10

August 21, 2015

38

102

123,353

Apri

birth control

"Before I start my period, I get cramps, acne and I'm very moody on this pill. My sex drive is usually very high. This is the only pill I've ever taken so I don't have much to compare it to but I don't find it that bad."

7

January 22, 2013

0

47

119,040

Zoloft

social anxiety disorde

"This medication has worked wonders for me. For years I have been plagued with constant worry, fear of social situations, anxiety and panic attacks. I started taking this medication after the loss of a loved one as all of the above symtoms were spiraling out of control. What a change! I have been taking it for about seven months with no side effects."

8

January 17, 2010

63

5,044

Belviq

obesity

"40 year old male 5"10 235. Lost 37 lbs 3 months. No real side effects except headache and little dry moutH. No more Lipitor and no more cheesecake cravings. The wife likes the new slimmer guy. Just started exercise and looking to get to 175lbs. Things are going well with more work to be done. This is a God send for me."

10

March 18, 2014

51

62

197,002

Paroxetine

anxiety

""I have GAD, and after three years of taking care of my younger brother who has severe GAD as well as going through an episode of pyschosis, I was told by my pdoc that I have "caregiver's burnout". I was prescribed 20 mgs of Paxil every day and 15mg of Buspirone (Buspar) twice a day. It has been nearly a month now on these meds and I do see an improvement. I'm not sure which one is helping me more but my anxiety level has gone from an 8 or 9 every day to about a 5. I hope to see continued improvement.""

9

November 6, 2015

24

103

88,758

Fluticasone

rhinitis

"I have been taking this for about a month now and noticed a significant reduction in sneeze attacks and excessive allergy symptoms. I take this along with my regular Allegra dose. Taking the Allegra alone I would still get sneeze attacks but now with Flonase it is only occasional. Thank you Flonase! "

9

April 27, 2015

13

53

108,381

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"So far so good! Day two on contrave and I'm already down 4lbs. No side effects at all except I get fuller faster. Plus doctor gave me a little tip to not drink any carbination drinks while on it cause carbination makes ur tummy swell. I'm one full week off carbonated drinks and before I started I lost 5lbs. So in one week I'm down 6lbs! Drink lots and lots of water"

10

May 8, 2015

33

72

186,312

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"I have been taking Pristiq for 2 years now and feel normal and stable. I have been prescribed Pristiq for major depression which I have experienced most of my post pubertal life. I have taken various medicines which have had differing side effects, e.g. Cipramil, Luvox, Prozac and for me, Pristiq has been the most well tolerated. I have not had any dryness, nausea or dizziness thank heavens. I don't cry for no reason any more and I have not had any suicide thoughts or plans since being on this medicine. I am currently going through a very stressful time (partner out of work) and am considering asking the doctor to increase my dose as I am experiencing unusually high levels of anxiety."

9

March 15, 2012

8

123

103,914

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"Aviane is the second type of birth control that I have taken. It's already been a month and I love it. My skin is completely flawless and I haven't experienced any side effects besides tender breast. I haven't gained any weight either. This birth control is great!"

10

September 1, 2014

35

47

62,669

Nicoderm CQ

smoking cessation

"100% effective with zero physical withdrawal, but some desires! I was a 2-3 pack a day smoker for 25 years! I had tried everything,but nothing worked for me, this was a last resort that I thank god I tried! This isn't magic, you will have the want to smoke feeling but nothing physical bc you are getting nicotine! They do not stick well at all, so save yourself some trouble by purchasing white "paper" tape in any first aid section of any store/pharmacy! Secure it to the patch as soon as you apply the patch and you will be great all day! I also recommend getting some mints! Whenever I decided I would like a butt, I popped a mint in! On week 5 now, with an easy transition to step 2! You have nothing to loose! My coughing has stopped 100%! Xo"

10

October 3, 2015

50

143

12,591

Siliq

plaque psoriasis

"I started Siliq 6 months ago at 90 % body coverage of plaque psoriasis. I cannot thank my derm enough for recommending this medication. For the first time in 20 years I can wear a dress!! After the first 3 months of usage I had less than 30 percent dryness on my skin. Highly recommended, you wont be disappointed."

10

December 9, 2017

0

59

80,633

Zovia

birth control

"I started taking Zovia about 5 months ago and I could immediately tell the difference after the 1st month. I started gaining weight, my breasts got even bigger than they already were and they were constantly tender, my periods went from 3-4 days to 7-9 days with horrible cramps, my face became very oily and I started breaking out. I have never had a lot of acne or breakouts but after starting this birth control, it got bad. I have been an emotional wreck and cry all of the time and I'm normally not like that. I think I had every bad side effect a birth control can have so needless to say, my OB has called in a different birth control! Hopefully if you decide to use this birth control, you don't have any of the side effects like I have."

3

October 12, 2011

11

142

57,435

Oxymorphone

pain

"I am permanently disabled due to brain surgery leaving me with a condition called occipital neuralgia (headaches 24/7). Opana is a wonder drug for me. I tried every single other treatment I could find, from physical cures, psychological cures, to every other narcotic available. It is now time for me to get off of the drug because my body has finally become used to this pain enough where I hope that I do not need drugs for the rest of my life. Right now I am taking Opana 40mg ER X 4 = 160mg ER and Opana 10mg X 4 = 40mg per day. My total Opana consumption daily is 200mg. I just finally got up enough guts to ask my doctor to cut my dosage back so I am going to try to cut the Opana 40mg ER down to Opana 30mg ER X 4 = 120mg ER."

9

June 11, 2009

36

149

54,254

Naloxegol

constipation, drug induced

"The medication worked very quickly but I had severe stomach cramps & nausea for several hours. This was a miserable experience, one that I can't imagine subjecting myself to on a daily basis. I also experienced some mild withdrawal type symptoms- muscle cramps in my legs & some mild anxiousness."

6

March 26, 2016

18

50

231,382

Trazodone

insomnia

"i have primary insomnia i have taken ambien, ativan, xanax, mirt, they all had their issues, ambien does not give one rem sleep, ativan or xanax i got used to real fast, mirtzapine i gained 4 pounds in 4 weeks and will.still wake up 5-6 × a night. finally i have been put on 50 mg. started working like a charm on day 2. very happy."

10

November 6, 2016

53

66

4,628

Belviq

obesity

"So this Sunday will make exactly one month since I started Belviq and I need to re-up on my script. This is the God's honest truth. I started at 211 pounds the first week I was too tired to exercise but I tried maybe 2 days that week. The 2nd week was much better the tiredness was gone and I got over the headaches so I was able to work out that entire week. Nothing hard core just walking at a steady pace. the 3rd week I didn't do bad during the week however I stopped working out. My weight hit a plateau and I was pissed so I started working out again. I'M PROUND TO ANNOUNCE THAT I HAVE LOST A TOTAL OF 18 POUNDS IN ONE MONTH !!! This medication requires not just eating better but exercise!!!"

8

August 12, 2015

50

139

32,165

Wellbutrin XL

depression

"I'm 18 and have been having a lot of depression from having a surgery and finding out that I will have a hard time having kids. I'm currently on the 3 week of Wellbutrin and I'm feeling a lot better. The first week was horrible, insomnia, irritable. Week 2 was very tired but less depressed. Now I feel a lot better about life and about other things. I'm still quite shaky but it's not too noticeable unless I'm holding something. I'd say it's nice, helps."

7

March 28, 2012

18

85

213,842

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Inserted the Devils egg. 30 mins go by and my vag is on fire. Intense itch with a buring sensation. The cream felt like it was making it worse. I took it around 8 pm and couldn't get comfortable enough to sleep until 2 am. Now writing this I am missing class because my vulva and vagina itself is raw. It hurts to walk or have any friction. I mean it gets the itch but once you itch you want to itch some more and thus making it worse by having it burn at the same time. I'm totally at a loss right now. I would honestly rather die. Please pray for me."

1

December 5, 2016

8

113

10,489

Spironolactone

acne

"I am 29 and have suffered from acne most of my life. I would have random flare ups. Some months wouldn't be that bad and others would be the under the skin painful bumps only around my jawbone and chin area. The older I got the most frequently and worse my acne got. I went to a derm. and he immediately said it was hormonal acne. He put me on 50mgs twice a day. I have been on spiro. for about a year and it has done wonders for me. The only thing is it makes me incredibly thirsty, but I don't consider that a bad thing. I haven't had any side effects other than that."

10

March 23, 2016

10

116

169,766

Amitriptyline

insomnia

"My problem was waking very early (eg 3.30) and slight depression and anxiety. This drug has been very effective with no side effects. I only need 10mg and only take it occasionally if I have recurrence of symptoms - it is still effective."

9

October 22, 2009

58

43

140,271

Asenapine

bipolar disorde

"I have been on a truck-load of different medicines to treat Bipolar, Lamictal, Depakote, Lithium, Seroquel, Symbyax, Abilify...just to name a few. Started taking this 10mg/before bed, last week. This does taste horrible, but doesn't cause nausea and vomiting and I'm real sensitive to taste. It makes my tongue go numb for about 30 minutes and during that time I get the munchies really bad. While I'm trying not to eat the house down my mood elevates. I've been getting to sleep a lot easier and staying asleep better. As a whole, I'm feeling better than I have in a long time. Really hoping this medicine works on the long-term for me as I'm tired of trying different ones."

10

June 3, 2010

83

119

13,400

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

adhd

"Wellbutrin did nothing for me and Strattera caused erectile dysfunction and significant sleep disorders. My doctor slowly increased my Adderall XR dosage until I hit the "sweet spot" which was 30mg for me. 40mg made me a little jittery and anxious. In the correct dosage Adderall has improved my quality of life with no side effects. I should note that if I miss a day I am fine but any longer without it and I become lethargic - so remember to refill your prescription as soon as you can so you don't run out. I take the generic of this drug and it works great."

10

June 28, 2015

44

105

6,349

Formoterol / mometasone

moterol / mometasone)

"Doctor had me try this instead of just increasing the dosage of Asmanex I was taking. Dulera is a combination of Asmanex with something else, and that added component did NOT do well with me. "

5

January 26, 2012

27

36

60,734

MoviPrep

bowel preparation

"I wished I hadn't visited this page before taking the MoviPrep because I had no worries until I saw the bad experiences. I have emetiphobia and saw others having chills and cramps, which were the symptoms of some of my worst bouts of digestive distress. I am delighted to say the only unpleasant thing I experience was trying to get so much liquid down, because my wife mixed the prep for me and put 4 ounces too many. Other than that, it almost tasted kind of good. Maybe they've improved the flavor since what some other people experienced? I did have slight cramps while first drinking the morning dose but that could have been the lemon wedges that I later stopped biting because the flavor wasn't an issue."

9

February 14, 2016

5

128

88,877

Tenuate

obesity

"Today is my third day on Tenuate. I am taking the 75 mg once per day and have found that it works really well when I take it on an empty stomach with a FULL glass of water. I lost about 30 lbs on my own and then got stuck because I could not overcome being hungry all the time. So I went to a weight loss clinic and was prescribed this pill. In the last three days, I have had so much energy, no problems sleeping and my appetite has decreased enough that I can stick to my 1100 calories per day with no problem. I am already down 8 lbs. I know I won't lose like this every week, but it is nice to be out of the rut I was in!"

9

April 29, 2010

50

134

75,377

Vistaril

anxiety

"I've been taking this medicine for sometime now, and it helps out a little with the anxiety and all. I'm on 50 mg 4 times a day, but I usually just double up the dose, and take it twice a day. I was on it for several years sometime a while back, and when I came off it, it was just awful for the people around me. "

7

April 22, 2011

31

68

98,516

Nexplanon

birth control

"I got Nexplanon inserted at my 6 week checkup after having my daughter in July 2014. I have experienced 20lb weight gain since, severe cramps, depression, nonexistent libido and nauseousness. Definitely works as birth control, but isn't worth the side effects."

8

January 1, 2015

29

41

168,030

Jolessa

abnormal uterine bleeding

"Started taking this pill 3 months ago. Worked fine the first month. No spotting or anything, now I'm on month 3 and I have been on a heavy flow peorid for 3 weeks. Acne is acting out. And massive weight gain. Used to weigh 120 and now I weigh 134. Do not recommend this drug"

1

July 10, 2016

4

55

106,665

Implanon

birth control

"A year or so ago I would have said its fantastic and even given it a 10/10. That was my first implant. I had no periods, my metabolism boosted massively and I had no ups and downs with hormones or anything like that. It came to the 3 year deadline and I had it replaced. I had nothing but problems with that one. Sickness all the time, pains, moody, bloating etc etc. It got the point where a year later I HAD to have it out after 3 months constantly feeling sick day in day out. I got really depressed because of feeling like this and I had to leave my dream job. I had my implant out on 9th July and still feel sick everyday with aches and pains in my stomach, docs have said a few more months of this yet!!! DON'T get one!!!"

1

September 3, 2015

5

146

116,838

Lamictal

bipolar disorde

"While taking this medicine... It keeps my mind racing, kept my heart %u2665 racing. For the 3 weeks I've been taking it my blood pressure stayed high while taking the meds now that I stop taking them my blood pressure been back to normal. I stayed very hot & dizzy while on it. I felt the same just had a little energy."

2

December 28, 2014

25

62

5,238

Zonisamide

benign essential trem

"Since I've started taking Zonegran I have not had ANY flare ups of tremors in my hands. No bad side effects however, one good one... It has helped me lose weight!"

10

July 7, 2015

13

31

121,788

Venlafaxine

anxiety

"Only 3 days of nausea at first. Dosage is 37.5mg. A lot calmer. But will increase dosage about a month later. Having vivid dreams at night. Having skin irritation but not sure if its caused by something else. Not confirmed. Had a severe diarrhea reaction to Flucozanole (anti-fungal pill), so I think there is an interaction between the two."

7

November 23, 2013

4

59

61,066

Urea

dermatological disorders

"Have been using this product since the beginning of 2016. I suffer from plaque psoriasis on the palms of my hands and bottoms of my feet, they were cracked, cut open, weeping and bleeding. Everytime I closed or tried to close my hands they cracked and opened more. My feet were bad I could barely stand shoes, and they itched. I went to Dr. was given Prednisone and cortisone cream, it helped but after 2 weeks of using Urea 40 things started clearing nicely, I use it twice daily along with Glysolid cream. These two products have been my saving grace. If I have a flare up, these are my go to guys."

10

September 14, 2016

5

113

93,120

Vortioxetine

depression

"Mid 30's with depression for over 4 years. Was on Lexapro 10mg then 20mg for a lil while, but it wasn't enough and the psych doc wouldn't listen to me or change my meds. So after 2 years of dealing with him I switched to another psych doc who actually listened to me. First she added Wellbutrin 150 then 300 XL, it wasn't such a great difference so she switched me to Brintellix after insurance approval. She started me out at 5mg then titrated up to 10mg then 20mg. The first few days were the worst with side effects, but mine were nausea and diarrhea, that only I got better in time. The feeling after being on this medication was great! I felt more like my old self again, happier, more motivated, less isolation, and got my sex drive back"

8

March 23, 2016

118

140

214,826

Zestril

high blood pressure

"Husband had been taking between 20 and 40 mg/day for 7 years, been fine. Dad had been taking even longer and got the facial angioedema. Have seen other patients with it too. Late effect allergy to ACE inhibitors."

8

May 30, 2011

52

38

156,703

Dulaglutide

diabetes, type 2

"I have had type 2 diabetes for almost 2 decades. I had to stop taking Metformin after taking it for years because it was making me violently ill - as in purging from both ends simultaneously - just randomly, out of the blue. I got off of Metformin and started taking Glipizide about a year ago. I also have been taking 100mg Januvia for several years. This past week on Tues, I stopped taking Januvia, and took my first dose of 1.5 mg Trulicity. I am still taking 10-20 mg Glipizide per day as well. It's only been two days, and the worst thing I can say about it is that my appetite is gone, and I'm dealing with fairly mild nausea, burping, tiredness. Sure my glucose numbers are down -- cause I'm not able to eat."

3

August 5, 2016

10

137

19,381

Pregabalin

ibromyalgia

"I took Lyrica for a couple of months. It helped with some of the fibro pain and I felt tired and a little dizzy along with having dry mouth which I expected as common side effects. What surprised me was I got new pains in new places--my big toe felt like it was on fire and my lower back hurt badly. I started weaning off of Lyrica and the new pains went away. I also had insomnia from weaning process. I think it does work to dull the fibro pain but not sure if it's worth it if there are new pains."

5

June 29, 2015

52

102

160,304

Buspirone

anxiety

"I feel like most of the reviews that say they had panic attacks on it is because they had reduced or stopped a benzo Xanax, kolanapin, valum. I am on Xanax and feel a difference after taking buspar for a while. My doctor did not take me off the xanax or lower the dose but said see how you feel. I also have a non addicting personality but I am dependent on the medication ill admit. i feel that most of you should have started taking the buspar and took the benzo as well because you might be feeling the anxiety more because of that not the new medication. You are withdrawing. These medications need to be slowly weened off and only after the new meds have started working. I feel bad you guys didn't give it a chance because of your Drs."

6

February 17, 2017

24

143

122,860

Linaclotide

constipation, chronic

"I been on it for two months. Started with the 145mg worked right of. Then the body got used to it didn't go for 2 weeks. Now on 290mg. For 2 weeks. Alright at times. But give time too see how does. The only next step I can see is surgery. But gastrointestinal doctor says no surgery too fix. 30 years off constipation. What more can I take. Only 39. Now have other medical problem from straining do much over the years."

6

January 25, 2014

49

82

195,158

Lescol

25</span> users found this comment helpful.

"Lescol lowered my LDL cholesterol from 270 to 101, but my HDL remains at only 36. I am a 63 year old male . My doctor recently prescribed Simcor, a combination of Zocor and Niacin 500/20 , to try and raise the HDL. During tests over the last 8 years on Lescol my HDL has been anywhere from the present 36 to 40. My liver enzymes have been slightly high, but evidently not enough to concern my doctor. I have no muscle pain or weakness, but am also on blood pressure medicines, which make me feel tired and lethargic. Since I have depleted the types of BP medicines, I assume I will just have to live with it. Exercise helps this tiredness, but a bad back and nerves in my lower back and hip prevent much exercise."

9

August 31, 2008

25

137

123,327

Apri

birth control

"I started on Tri-Sprintec and I hated it. It made me break out with huge pimples, when I previously had nearly perfect skin. I switched to Apri and the acne got a lot better but is still present, when it never used to be. I don't think I've gained weight off this pill, my weight fluctuates on its own but I have noticed (for me) significant increase in breast size, which I and my boyfriend love. I haven't noticed a decrease in sex drive, but I haven't seen my boyfriend as often as usual so when he moves back I guess we'll see. I'm a very moody person and get terribly emotional around my period even without birth control, so I haven't noticed a difference there either. Overall, I'd say this birth control has been a good experience!"

9

April 23, 2012

5

138

134,379

Darvon

pain

"Darvon was only one of two medicines, which didn't really help. Sedating but no real pain relief, sort of a distraction from pain. I was being treated for prophylaxis of tuberculosis with Isoniazid (INH), so my options on pain medicines were a bit limited to "nothing with acetaminophen" -which mostly left the strong painkillers - finally MD found some Vicoprofen, which worked well but not "too well"."

5

July 8, 2010

4

67

39,693

Contrave

weight loss

"I am 2 days shy of the full dose, I've been on Contrave for just about 3 weeks. My take: I've lost 10 lbs so far. My depression is now very well-controlled - I am on Viibryd, which affects serotonin, and to add Contrave's affects on norepinephrine and dopamine, means I have felt almost no depression, very serene (most of the time) Some bowel side effects, which Miralax really helped No craving for fatty, fast food Almost no alcohol craving Throwing up if I did combine fatty food and alcohol Low appetite- only eat when really hungry Has not helped my anxiety Bottom line? I feel better than ever, am completely hopeful for continued success on Contrave, and I would recommend it to everyone!!"

10

April 23, 2016

20

124

204,510

BuSpar

panic disorde

"I was given this for panic disorder with agoraphobia. It made me so dizzy every time I took it that I couldn't even read a book because it felt like I was in a washing machine being twirled around. I took it at night before bed and I had to make sure I was in bed when I took it and I could not be walking around or doing anything because I was afraid I'd stumble or fall down. I took it for eight days and it didn't get any better, so finally I stopped taking it. It had no noticeable improvement on my anxiety anyway and I didn't see the point in taking something that made me feel like I was on a merry-go-round."

1

September 13, 2012

48

125

223,410

Cetirizine

urticaria

"I have had hives a few times now. I just got done with a horrible case from penicillin. Took prednisone for several days. Some hives appear in the morning. Now I control with one Zyrtec per day. It works for me. No side effects. Great product."

10

December 20, 2014

41

46

10,558

Spironolactone

acne

"Months 3-5 were very difficult for me. I had been very optimistic after reading reviews and I wanted a quick fix after trying everything else. Sometimes my acne seemed even worse than before I started treatment. Thankfully, I didn't give up and it seemed like one day, over night, my face stopped producing acne!! I guess that it just took 6 months for my hormones to adjust to treatment & balance out. But my skin has never looked better in my whole life and I am so grateful and thankful for this medication and that I stuck with it! I don't wake up any more expecting to see a new cyst on my face, I can just live my life not worrying about my skin anymore! Took 6 months but it's the only thing that has worked &my skin is CLEAR for the 1st time!"

10

July 8, 2015

32

145

214,254

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"So I used the Monistat 1 treament the ointment applicator and it works miracles!! The next day it was all gone! Before I used the application I had severe itching and burning"

10

January 28, 2016

3

32

188,691

ParaGard

birth control

"I've now had Paragard for about 9 1/2 months and I love it! Insertion was a bit painful, and I have had a child, however it's quick and brief so it's something worth overlooking. I cramped for about 3-4 days after insertion, but nothing that was debilitating. Fast forward 9 1/2 months and the ONLY pitfall has been the monthly cramping during ovulation and the day before my period begins. I never had cramps before Paragard, but I still think the product is worth it. Also, my periods definitely extended from 5 days to 7-8 days and were MUCH heavier, to the point where I've bled through my jeans after changing a tampon just an hour beforehand. With that said though, the last 2 months my periods have been lighter and not so crazy."

9

January 9, 2016

8

134

218,639

Colesevelam

diarrhea, chronic

"I had my gullbladder removed in 2004, resulting in always needing to know where a potty was at all times. After several Dr & 12 yrs of getting sick. I had a colonoscopy & endoscopy done where is came back normal to the naked eye but the biopsy didn't. It showed Mastocytosis (masked cell disease). Was put in Welchol before my procedure & it was like a miracle pill, after finding out what I had they changed me to Zertek & Zantak within three days I was back to getting sick. So back to Welchol I go & prob will never try anything else agian. Happy to finally not worry about when to eat & where the bathrooms are. Life is going to get better!"

10

April 24, 2017

3

125

109,422

Nexplanon

birth control

"Nexplanon works fantastic. I have had it for two years, and it has done its job. However, I haven't had a period for two years, I have no sex drive at all, and I've gained 50+ pounds( but I have a slow metabolism to begin with) other than that, no problems at all."

10

December 4, 2016

4

53

112,186

Gabapentin

pain

"I started at 100mg and am now up to 600m g 3x a day Had some pain relief at 300mg 3x a day but now pain seems to be increasing. Have a disk fracture at L`.1 and bulging disks at L 2.3. Also rods and screws at L 5-S1 . Had low cortisol due to too many nerve blocks. Am asking if this is normal that pain increased at 300 mg. Am concerned about increase. Am hoping from reading other reviews that pain will decrease. Had to use oxycodone 5-10 mg a day which I hate because it makes me sleepy."

8

September 4, 2016

24

101

99,968

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"Finally a prep that worked for me! I've had 2 previous colonoscopies using the old gallons of nasty salt water prep and Pikoprep--neither worked for me as I did not get completely clean. Today I had great results after using Suprep! Sure it doesn't taste great but you can get it down. It started working within an hour and I had no cramping or discomfort at all and was done in 3 hours. The 2nd part of the clean out went just as well and my colonoscopy was perfect. I highly recommend this product!"

10

February 12, 2016

15

94

85,530

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

ovarian cysts

"I really liked this pill in the beginning. Two full months later I am very nauseous, my anxiety is worse, and I have tiny dizzy spells that last from my fifth day of my period to the beginning of a new cycle. I am so miserable this time of the month that I've had to cancel several social outings. I saw my dr today and she switched me to plain Sprintec. I hope this works. On the bright side, my periods are on time, lighter bleeding, and minimal cramps"

8

February 20, 2015

1

89

5,813

Opana

pain

"20 mg ER dosage does very little for pain stemming from my degenerative cervical and lumbar spinal discs. One tablet gives me only about two hours of relief. I am going to ask my doctor to put me back on 80 mg Oxycodone, regardless of the outrageous price."

2

May 2, 2010

12

48

43,286

Desoximetasone

eczema

"I have struggled with treating my eczema for 20 years, and my hands were especially difficult to treat effectively. After just a few applications of the desoximetasone cream my hands were completely healed with no side effects. I no longer have to live with painful itching skin."

10

April 2, 2009

35

47

113,507

Bisacodyl

constipation

"Dosage for adults says 1-3 pills. I'm 27, 130 lbs, hadn't gone for almost two weeks and was starting to feel full even when I didn't eat and extremely bloated. I only took one pill because I didn't want severe cramping. 7 hours later, after a lot of rumbling and mild cramping I had to "go". Intense cramping during going, my knees were shaking and I vomited three times as well. This certainly works, but I also felt like I had a severe stomach virus for about the 30 minute duration. This was from one pill. I couldn't imagine taking 2 or three. Everyone's bodies react differently, but I will be going the enema route next time."

5

July 13, 2013

31

117

39,562

Contrave

obesity

"I've been on this medication for 3 and a 1/2 weeks. I started at 309 lbs and today I'm at 295.4, so as of today I've dropped 13 pounds. I have drastically changed my diet to about 600 calories during the work day and up to 1000 at night. It may sound weird but I'm a construction foreman and stay very busy and therefore can eat low cal snacks and a simple lunch and be fine. I also do a lot of walking around and going up stairs. (100 at a time). I also take plenty of fiber every night. Without the medication I was constantly hungry and sustaining my weight (not burning fat). As far as taking 4 pills a day I've taken ssri's for years, nuff said."

10

April 10, 2016

16

129

216,085

Copper

birth control

"I've had the copper IUD for only 4 days and want to share my experience with insertion. I too made the mistake of believing the reviews about how horrible it was supposed to be. I was nervous and anticipated a lot of pain. But it really was not that bad. The pain felt like a strong cramp and lasted for about 3 seconds. It only hurt when the clinician measured my uterus, the insertion of the copper iud wasn't bad itself. She did it wrong the first try so she took it out and put a new one it. It was painless! However for a few minutes after I felt dizzy and nauseous. They let me lay there for a while and gave me Midol. Cramping and spotting lasted for 2 days now I don't feel it. Just random small cramps but that's all."

9

September 1, 2015

12

144

119,429

Testosterone

hypogonadism, male

"I am a 56 y/o male & I have been on Testosterone Cypionate 200 mg/week IM since 09/05 (~8yrs). I had the flu in 01/05 & it took over 2 weeks to recover. It usually took 3 days. Weeks after returning to work I still felt fatigued and weak. I had people on the phone thinking I was a woman, my wife noticed how my voice in the morning was not as deep & I stopped having morning erections. I went to an Internist in 07/05 because of the problems. He did blood work & my testosterone was 84ng/dl. My Luteinizing hormone was also severely depressed. He started me on 200mg Testosterone Cypionate every 7 days. Within 2 days I was starting to feel normal. It was amazing the difference the Testosterone made. I & my wife are both extremely happy with the result."

10

July 18, 2013

19

144

100,183

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"Been on Reclipsen for a few months now. Pros- lighter periods, no stomach cramps, no acne, no babies. Cons- mood swings, TERRIBLE back pain during period, lower sex drive, no weight gain (if already active)."

6

May 24, 2016

3

35

173,459

Alli

51</span> users found this comment helpful.

"I've lost 6 pounds over a month so this stuff does work plus it controls my hunger of course do not eat fat boy food or beer during late hours. And workout or go for a walk after meals. I poop alot as well and fart loud which I'm cool with this my six pack is coming back slowing I'm 36 years old."

9

July 21, 2015

51

63

65,733

Propranolol

anxiety

"I have suffered with anxiety and depression a number of years now. Finally over coming for the most part depression I was left with horrible anxiety. It built up month after month - i tried everything nothing worked. Until one day my doctor prescribed me beta blockers. My life has turned around! I take them as needed. Never more than 2 xs 40mg per day. Usually just one - rare 2 and some days none at all. It did give me insomnia at first but that has leveled out. Im so much calmer - my work output is up and im feeling better than I have in years! Propranolol has been a total life changer for me in the positive. Big thumbs up!"

10

August 18, 2016

32

123

186,304

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"Woke me up a little, decreased appetite so I thankfully lost a bit of weight. It gave me headaches in the beginning due to dehydration, but overall, the only other bad effect was insomnia in the beginning. I went completely manic when I went up to 100 mg, but 50 mg worked perfectly for me...that is, until it just stopped helping anymore."

8

April 9, 2012

0

62

105,785

Bepreve

conjunctivitis, allergic

"Got a bad taste in theoat about 15 minutes after putting in. Lasted about 10 minutes.,it helps to suck on hard candy to keep taste at bay. I think it's working pretty good so far. I had a small growth on my eye from chronic dry eye (inflamation) this made it smaller dramatically."

6

August 17, 2016

0

53

96,780

Neurontin

peripheral neuropathy

"I have used Neurontin for more than 15 years. I have discovered that it is a great ongoing sleep therapy. The added sleep it grants me is a fantastic help with the neuropathy."

7

July 1, 2008

141

33

190,441

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo

birth control

"I've been on Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo for about 5 years now. It's the first birth control pill that I went on, and I can say without any doubt, that it's the best. My period is so much lighter than from when I was not taking it, it only lasts for about 4-5 days, and I have no cramps or bleeding between periods. I have no side effects regarding a difference in my skin condition or weight, and it never upsets my stomach. I have been very satisfied with Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo and have nothing bad to say about it, it's great."

10

December 7, 2010

6

103

16,028

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"You WILL gain weight instantly on this pill. I've tried many BC pills and this is going in the trash. Try LoLoestrin if your insurance covers it (mine doesn't which is why my Dr. tried this one) it's amazing but there's no generic yet."

1

June 11, 2016

3

44

51,229

Azithromycin

sinusitis

"I have taken this medicine many many times before and it has alway worked with no problems.I have had serious stomach issues this time around..slightly since day one..tonight is day 4 and I just experienced severe abdominal cramping and pain....loose stools (tmi)..so severe I though I would have to go to ER..started about 10 minutes after taking athe pill. .not on a empty stomach Iate about 1 hour prior...maybe just a freak think but very scary..a few hours went by and I'm starting to feel better...not sure if I will take last pill l tomorrow"

10

November 16, 2015

14

95

23,148

Methadone

pain

"I've been on and off methadone for years for what started as pain from 4 ruptured vertebrae..and my addiction to opioids after that..I'm only going to share briefly about getting off methadone or reducing your dosage.I saw a comment by someone here on 100 mls and looking to cut it in half so they can take other medication that isn't blocked by the methadone. Go slowly if you don't want to go into severe withdrawal. Taper from 100 by 10 mls every week.don't go faster than that.feel free to stay longer than weekly here and there if you start feeling bad.or takes about a week to fully start feeling bad from the time you reduced.once you hit around 30 mls you've reached the typical therapeutic dose and MUST GO SLOWER BEYOND THERE."

9

April 9, 2016

32

132

158,141

Ziprasidone

bipolar disorde

"I been on the drug for about a month. I'm getting off my depakote this month because of weight gain and tiredness. It's hard to see the whole effect of this drug. I can tell you that the drug makes you tired. I take 40mg at lunch and 40mg at dinner. It seems to be better the abilify. That drug made me gain 30 pounds and I couldn't stay still. It has just been hard because of all the weight I have gain from mood stablizers. I just hope that when I stop my depakote and only take geodon it will help me with my weight lost."

8

October 20, 2015

20

107

228,729

Leflunomide

rheumatoid arthritis

"Had virtually no pain or swelling anymore. Used with combination of Humira. Had to come off, unfortunately due to gut and intestinal issues getting severe. Did help my RA more than any other medication so far, but too many gut issues."

10

March 22, 2016

64

41

11,992

Metaxalone

muscle spasm

"I hurt my back by making my bed my Dr give me this medicine for the pain it really don't work for me I have been taking it for three days now and no help:"

4

May 28, 2017

3

35

178,245

Duloxetine

ibromyalgia

"I replaced my Zoloft for depression for Cymbalta to treat fibromyalgia and depression on the advice of my pain specialist. It has been a God send for the fibromyalgia, I feel so much better in that respect. Still have minor bouts occasionally but much improved. Wasn't sure it worked better than the Zoloft for depression so asked him if we could increase it from 60mg to 90mg. He wasn't comfortable with that. I threw the idea past my new psychiatrist (I have bipolar) and he said the 60mg is an adequate dose. So. I guess all in all I'm pretty pleased with the results I am having. I have been on Cymbalta for several months. It started working quickly and I have not suffered any ill-effects. I wish it could work this well for everyone."

10

August 18, 2010

17

135

79,051

Plan B One-Step

emergency contraception

"All I can say, from my experience, the pill is not very effective. From the other reviews I read, it seemed like it worked for most people. My boyfriend and I had unprotective sex 4/25. I took PLAN B within 24 hours. Figured I would be okay. Missed my period. Took a pregnancy test and yes... it was positive. Maybe if I would have taken it sooner than 24 hours, I might have gotten lucky. Not this time."

1

May 7, 2017

5

78

173,182

Clonazepam

panic disorde

"I have been taking Klonopin for almost 3 years now. I take this medication for panic disorder, but I also suffer from bipolar disorder type I. Before this medication, I was very close to committing suicide because I was having horrible anxiety attacks that lasted for hours at a time and sometimes carried over into the next day/morning. Klonopin has eliminated my panic attacks. I still feel anxiety from time to time and that's when I take 1mg. I take half if I feel anxious at work and don't want to feel too tired. A dose of 1mg makes me tired most of the time. I've taken 2mg when necessary, never needing more than that."

9

May 14, 2011

26

115

84,101

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I've been taking Tricyclen since I was 15 (I'm 18 now) solely for my heavy period. At first I was taking the 28, and it wasn't a high enough dosage (no idea how it works there) and I switched to 21. The heaviness stopped immediately. I never had any side effects, which was a plus. The only thing I have to say as a con is migraines. It just started recently, probably the last 6 months. Other than that, the medication is working! I recommend to anyone who wants to get rid of acne as well. I also used it for acne, and it disappeared within the month."

9

April 7, 2017

5

108

123,795

Skyla

birth control

"I've had Skyla for a year and three months; The insertion was painful and uncomfortable, I had some VERY light spotting, cramping, and a bit of nausea the first day, but by the following day I was absolutely fine. All in all, this has been the BEST decision I've ever made in terms of birth control, prior to Skyla I took pills and they wreaked havoc on my body and libido, after almost three years I was fed up with the side effects so I opted to try something new. I would recommend this IUD to anyone reconsidering their current method of BC, the simplicity and joy of not having to remember a pill every night, emergency prescription runs, and the improvement in the overall feeling of my body is incredible and well worth one day of discomfort."

10

November 24, 2016

7

138

150,702

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

bacterial skin infection

"I had an abscess that had been draining for about 6-days without end and finally went to the ER and had it lanced and packed. The ER doctor prescribed Bactrim DS. After two days I become dizzy and nauseous and pretty much bed ridden. Based on the reviews here and other sites I have discontinued using the drug. (10-day dosage) The abscess has stopped draining seems to be doing okay after taking the meds for 5-days. Also the ER doctor failed to notice that my HBP med conflicts with this med. (Lisinopril) Next time I will do more research. Normally, I do but I felt so miserable, I assumed they knew better."

2

April 25, 2015

22

112

123,761

Skyla

birth control

"Fixing to get this thing out next week and I've had it for a year . I get the sharpest pain I've ever been in at least once a month and sometimes it makes me throw up . I would not recommend the Skyla AT ALL !!!!"

1

December 30, 2016

3

47

153,742

Doxycycline

acne

"Doxycycline didn't work for me. I still had acne on my back and face after being on it for almost a year. It may have reduced massive breakouts on my face, but I'm not that impressed."

2

June 11, 2009

3

36

138,161

Ortho Evra

birth control

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

2

February 22, 2012

2

69

71,265

Azacitidine

myelodysplastic syndrome

"Injection site sore for weeks. If in belly, get it beyond belt line. If in underarm, get injections 2 in apart. Day 1, little effect, day 3 start of weakness, day 5 make sure couch fits. 3 days after last injection, start of recovery. Day 5, 2 pints of blood does wonders, day 14 after injection, just hanging on. Maybe another blood pint to help, Day 1, oh gosh here we go again. no vomiting, just strength crashing."

6

April 15, 2014

23

78

71,540

Vraylar

bipolar disorde

"Even though reading the other reviews gave me so much hope, after just 1 week at 1.5 mg, the side effects are just too much for me. 12 hours after taking it, I feel like I've got stomach flu and vomit violently. Also since starting I feel lethargic, will suddenly fall asleep, and I'm an absolute grump to be around. Currently taking lithium and lamotrigine which can't seem to get a grip on the swings."

1

November 26, 2016

7

75

93,037

Vortioxetine

major depressive disorde

"I was switched to Trintellix after several other SSRI medications didn't seem to work. I was started on 10mg, the first week I felt fine. But then its as if overnight I became a different person. I went straight into a mania phase. I wasn't sleeping, eating. I felt like I had no control of my emotions or my body. It almost cost me my marriage. Thankfully, my husband knew me well enough to know this was not normal for me and had me go back to my PCP and now I'm back on Zoloft and waiting to get in with a Psychiatrist to find some other options. I don't want to experience anything like that again."

1

July 30, 2016

36

117

16,585

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have tried every birth control pill out there...I was reluctant to try lolo Glad I did however! It's the ONLY pill that didn't give me side effects and I could take in the morning. Slight breakthrough bleeding every now and then for the first two months but other than that it's the best one yet!"

9

November 23, 2015

5

56

222,821

Topamax

seizure prevention

"When I first used Topamax it was for seizures but I had not been diagnosed with bipolar then it was thought to be depression. I lost 83 pounds but I stopped taking it because of the tingling in my hands and face, but after trying other medications years later I gained 123 pounds which I was devastated and plunged in a deep depression that I am still in after reading about again I know, I can live with the other things it seems minor to the darkness I have been living in I can't what to try it again after realizing its better than 99% of things I tried when I go to my appointment in two weeks. I'm excited for the first time in a long time to try it again."

6

February 6, 2014

33

132

199,158

Depo-Provera

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I'm 39 years old. I have 3 children. After my 3rd child (@30yearsold)I got my tube tied. A few years after that I started with very, very bad cramps and very, very heavy periods. I suffered with this for 9 years until August 2015 the doctor suggested an IUD. But, because I have fibroids. That couldn't be inserted. So, she suggested the Depo. I agreed to it. Because I had it after I had my Twins. And I never had a problem. So, I got my 1st injection in August 2015. I was fine for 1 month. SEPTEMBER 17,2015 my period came on and haven't been off since today is January 9th 2016. I feel depressed. I don't feel like sex. Sometimes it heavy. The pass month I've been having bad cramps. A lot of clotting a lot!! So, 2016 I'm saying bye to this Depo"

2

January 9, 2016

11

146

182,072

Keppra XR

seizures

"My fiance has been using Keppra XR since January of 09. So far he has not had any seizures. But has experienced all the side effects of the medication. But it does work. I would recommend Keppra XR."

10

June 16, 2009

9

38

123,513

Skyla

birth control

"I had Skyla inserted 9/18/15. Never have I ever been pregnant. I was 26 at the time of insertion. Insertion was VERY painful. While the insertion was painful it lasted only 2-3 mins. I had slight pain for 3 days with MAJOR bloating. I spotted every day for 8 months. It was enough I had to wear a panty liner. Eventually spotting stopped. My periods are irregular, when I did get one I would bleed for 15-20 days. It was always dark, thick tissue that I bled. I had severe cramps not only on my period but randomly. Severe 8/10 pain. I just had the device removed 11/30/17. While it did prevent pregnancy and I had minimal side effects. The prolonged bleeding, the pain, and unpredictability of getting my period made me choose to remove it."

7

December 3, 2017

1

136

220,978

Neulasta

neutropenia associated with chemotherapy

"I was the rare case that was allergic to Neulasta and ended up in the ER with anaphylaxis the day after getting the injection. After an epi-pen, many steroids, and a night in the hospital, I'm still feeling the effects of the reaction a week later. I will now have to finish AC chemo without a white blood cell booster. Please be careful on this medication and call your doctor at any signs of swelling or trouble breathing."

1

May 20, 2016

13

78

202,261

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin

acne

"I applied this cream twice daily, after cleansing my face with Spectro Gel, and it works amazing! It has cleared up my face completely. All of my friends have noticed, too. I would recommend this to any teenager with issues with acne or pimples and blemishes. Just make sure you apply it faithfully! Your blemishes, acne, and pimples will come back if you don't stick to your facial cleansing routine."

9

May 29, 2014

27

70

199,781

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"I am 40 years old, I used to be a chain smoker approx (70-80 Cig/day) for about 23 years continuously, I was skeptical at the beginning, I though that nothing in the whole world would make me stop smoking, actually I was convincing myself that I love smoking ! It started that one of my friends who was a heavy smoker also and stopped smoking using Champix, somehow he convinced me to give it a shot, 1st week I continued smoking normally, I felt no changes almost but I was pre-informed that the 1st week is just a buffer zone, 2nd week once started the full dose (1 mg twice) I started feeling bad taste of the cigarette and it is not giving the usual pleasure used to give, therefore I decided or actually I found myself obliged to reduce the amount of cigarettes I smaoked."

8

June 15, 2017

13

146

142,734

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"The warnings are real. The horror stories are real. Do not put this device into your body. It was excruciating once inserted and I bleed heavily and felt pain worse than birthing contractions for over 3 weeks. It lead to horrendously heavy bleeds, cycle was completely thrown out of whack, mental health deteriorated, suicidal tendencies. Had to wait for 2 months to be removed. Bleed extremely badly for 12 days solid and was hospitalised. The pain was horrific. It took at least 12 weeks to feel better and about 12 months for my cycle to return to my normal. I think this medication should be banned. I have 4 close friends who have all had horrific experiences with this medication."

1

August 5, 2017

3

120

156,507

Dulaglutide

diabetes, type 2

"My blurry vision became clear and my glucose levels dropped from 250 to 150. The side effects will sneak up on you without you even noticing. First week was fine, very little heartburn and acid reflux 1 day after injection. 2nd week, day after injection, woke up thinking I was having a heart attack. Husband gave me what he uses for heartburn and acid reflux. Went away after 2 days this time. The third week, day after injection. Woke up again with feeling of heart attack, chest hurt so bad. Almost went to the hospital. After 30 mins. Very slowly side effects went away after day 4. Then came week 4 after injection. Vomiting, Rash that you can't see but scratch at non-stop and heart attack feeling. Sick and going insane scratching... NOT WORTH IT."

5

September 23, 2017

5

135

48,351

Methadone Diskets

opiate withdrawal

"Starting methadone was definitely one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. I look much healthier, and on top of all that I got an excellent job. Now I don't have to worry about being sick, methadone is amazing!"

10

November 29, 2014

52

43

54,441

Bupropion / naltrexone

weight loss

"I am 59 and about 40 pounds overweight. On Contrave 1 week. I hated the way I felt the first 3-4 days - lightheaded, couldn't sleep (interesting others felt sleepy) and at times felt jittery. Also had a few hot flashes. I pushed through it and still not sleeping well and some nausea at day 7. I can tell it takes my mind off mindless eating and grazing but still pretty much able to eat a good meal. I did lose 2 pounds in 1st week so that is good! I am trying to decide whether to just stay on the 1 a day pill vs stepping up to second pill a day. Not sure if side effects will increase that it will be worth it."

7

August 17, 2017

8

126

196,613

Letrozole

breast cance

"After taking Letrozole for about 6mths I had the aching muscles etc, felt like a 90yr old! Then did a lot of research!..take your calcium and MAGNESIUM (which is a muscle relaxant) it is amazing, no more aching bones! I take 2 magnesium a day, one in the morning and one an hour before I go to bed. Don't take at same time as your calcium, wait a couple of hours! Read up about this brilliant supplement! It also gives u energy etc etc...i seriously thought about stopping taking Letrozole but along with the adcal and Magnesium I feel great! Also I get these on prescription!"

8

May 15, 2016

88

106

2,381

Dalmane

insomnia

"I have taken Dalmane 15 mg. since I had breast cancer in 2008.Worked great getting to sleep and staying asleep. I continued using it since I had several surgeries in the past years. This year I wanted to stop taking it. I didn't know after 4-5 weeks you are tooked on them, they are that addictive.It took me almost 3 months to ween myself off them with my doctors help. Dropping a night use every two weeks and using Benadryl on that night until I wasn't using them anymore. I would try another med. if I never they were do had to stop."

10

May 17, 2015

9

103

120,412

Montelukast

asthma

"I was prescribed this for asthma. I suffer from really bad cedar fever which is a problem in Texas. I am a rather slim female and at first my doctor gave me the regular adult dosage. It was too strong. I had heart palpitations and almost called 911 once after taking it. I requested my doctor give me an adolescents strength dosage - which he did. That worked much better. It still is a very strong and it knocked me out, but I didn't have to worry about calling 911 or not waking up from it. Asthma is tough to treat. Medicine is necessary, but sometimes the meds are as bad as the disease. My advice is to start with the lowest dosage your doctor thinks will work. You can always take more if necessary."

7

June 17, 2013

51

135