Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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30,980	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I felt like it didn't really work? I mean I had a lot of clumpy, cottage cheese like discharge but it went down a bit. I still feel like I have a yeast infection. I'm 18 and this is my first time using miconazole cream, but my vagina feels icky and my discharge feels oily?? Like its not sticky and its kinda clumpy. Help?"	3	March 9, 2017	0	64
129,174	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"" I am 20 with no kids and have never been pregnant before. I was on birth control pills for 4 years before deciding on trying something stronger plus I couldn't remember to take it daily. I had Skyla inserted Oct 16 so I am on day 4. I'm not going to lie having it inserted hurt. It was a combination of uncomfortable mixed with pain. Day 1 i had horrible cramps all day and some nausea Day 2 i felt amazing no cramps so sickness nothing Day 3 I found the lovely side effect of extreme emotion. I was a roller coaster of emotion all day with some random cramps throughout the day Day 4 I have had some cramps off and on but the emotions are in check today. So far so good, no major complaints except hoping the cramps and spotting subside soon"	9	October 19, 2015	1	146
151,975	Chantix	smoking cessation	"Chantix has been a great tool for me. My side effects at first consisted of ten minutes of nausea after taking the pill and wacky dreams. I learned that slamming about 8 oz of water, then swallowing the pill, followed by another 8 oz of water eliminates the nausea. I still got the dreams."	8	August 7, 2011	3	54
208,265	Oseltamivir	influenza	"My son and wife both came down with bad cases of the flu, and I started to experience extreme chest tightness, cough, and fever about five days later. Took my first dose of Tamiflu about 15 hours after experiencing symptoms, and within 12 hours was feeling 50% better. Within 24 hours was 90% better. No side effects. Simply a miracle drug, and everyone should have a box in their medicine cabinet."	10	April 11, 2016	7	71
90,212	Vicodin	pain	"I just started taking this for chronic knee/foot/neck pain, and it works great! I take two doses a day of one 5/325 pill. Along with it, I also take 400 mg of ibuprofen, and this combination seems to be a miracle for my pain. It makes me feel back to normal for about six hours."	10	August 5, 2012	17	55
157,301	Kenalog-40	psoriasis	"My Dermatologist give me tiny injections under the skin on each plaque. My hands can get really bad. Usually by the next day or two they are gone. It lasts quite awhile. I also get injections of Kenalog plus numbing agent for severe muscle spasms from Fibromyalgia. The Pain Management doctor injects the muscles where the spasms are. By the next day I'm 90% better. Usually I only have to get these a few times a year. So Kenelog works really well for me."	9	August 24, 2014	10	84
75,402	Azathioprine	ulcerative colitis	"I have been taking it for 5 months it seems to be working for u.c., just having joint pain which makes hard to workout some days. Would like to know what would help the joint pain."	7	April 28, 2017	0	36
48,677	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I've been on it for almost 3 years. Mood swings were horrible at first then got manageable. Started developing horrible acne which I have never had before and I know its from the pill :( it comes on a week before my period every month and lasts 2 weeks. Hoping to switch and find something better for me."	2	April 29, 2017	0	58
223,444	Epclusa	hepatitis c	"I have taken epclusa for 12 weeks the side effects were unbelievable nausea, stomach cramps, irritable, sleep apnea, burning skin sensations, sore joints, headache, zero energy been done the pill for 1 week and still feel awful hoping this will pass docs said only side effects I would have would be headache and fatigue - boy were they mistaken I am grateful for the opportunity I was given but may have given it a second thought if I knew what I was going to go through. Now I'm just hoping my blood test comes back negative"	2	October 9, 2017	4	96
63,677	Epiduo	acne	"I've had the worst acne and blackheads since I was 12 or 13. I use Cerave Hydrating Cleanser to cleanse my skin followed by Epiduo in the morning. I moisturize with Cerave A.M. moisturizing lotion. At night I cleanse and scrub off dead skin, and use Retin-A Micro Gel followed by the Cerave P.M. moisturizing lotion. Let me start off by saying that I got discouraged the first week because my skin burned, started to peel, got flaky and just plain out looked like a red tomato. My first thought was I will not use this no more. I stopped for two days and just moisturized to heal my skin. I started back up again and told myself pain is just a physical feeling that the mind can overcome. I'm pulling through it and guess what? Its working !"	10	March 5, 2014	22	139
195,317	Glatiramer	multiple sclerosis	"For what it's worth, I would not recommend switching to Glatopa yet (as it's still too new in the market). I was on Copaxone for 5 years and was doing great before the switch. Had I known what I know now, I would have opted for the alternative Copaxone financial assistance (a reimbursement program) to stay on the daily shot once Kaiser auto-switched patients to Glatopa (for cost saving purposes to them) without ensuring the negative side effects to patients because basically they just don't care. All that being said, within 6 months of switching to Glatopa, I ended up in the hospital with Transverse Myelitis for 10 days (with a 100K hospital bill) which is more than a relapse it's a completely new lesion on the spine. Anyway, while in the hospital a doctor told me that a generic does not have to be exactly the same ingredients as their predecessor. She said the generic drug can contain up to 20% of new proprietary ingredients). Wish I had known. It's unbelievable that Kaiser (or any doctor) would just switch patients to a new drug without that full disclosure or before the medication has been truly tested as a genuine safe replacement. I have since been referred to MS Center (where they don't recommend Glatopa - go figure). My new doctor (at MS Center) put me on Tysabri - which I hear is the "cadillac" of current MS treatments. Anyway, been doing fine on it so far with the exception of lingering nerve discomfort from the Glatopa relapse (for which I also take Gabapentin). Soon I will be back 100% and in the meantime...All is well!"	1	March 15, 2017	6	276
162,551	Rifaximin	crohn's disease	"Xifaxin was the only medicine that was able to get me off steroids and into remission with my Crohn's disease. I had been on steroids for 2 years and had 2 surgeries for blockages. I took a two week course of this and within 3 days I was having normal bowel movements. Pain free after a week. Six months later I had another attack, took Xifaxin again with same results. In remission now for 3 years."	10	July 5, 2013	39	76
115,598	Drixoral Cold and Allergy	cold symptoms	"Please bring Drixoral back. It is the ONLY thing that works for me and my husband. NONE of the new drugs work at all for us. Please start making Drixoral again."	10	November 5, 2008	9	31
100,672	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"I my boobs got huge on this pill but as well as them I also gained a extra weight on my hips. I completely lost my sex drive as well so it is hurting my relationship. As well as it has been making me so moody. I give this drug a 5 because I never got pregnant. However, the side effects were bad."	5	October 27, 2009	10	63
61,655	Citalopram	depression	"I experienced almost instant positive effects. I was easy going again and life didn't seem so hard. The mountains were scaleable. Only side effect was clenching my teeth. I can live with that! I stopped getting cranky with my kids, which was something I hated doing, so that was the best side effect!!"	9	June 8, 2016	23	53
205,401	Pristiq	depression	"This medication has been a lifesaver! I have been on it for almost 3 weeks and I am amazed at how much better I feel. I suffered a breakdown just after Thanksgiving and continued to be an utter disaster for a few weeks...I entered a PHP program where the Psych suggested Pristiq, something I had been asking my Primary Psych for months! After about 4-5 days, I began to feel somewhat whole again and I'm getting better each day. I still have my ups and downs but I'm now able to get out of bed and shower everyday! The only reason I did not give a 10 is because of some undesirable side effects such as, nausea and very dry mouth. I am told that by 4-6 weeks this should go away."	9	January 27, 2016	31	132
106,707	Implanon	birth control	"I had the implanon in for the full three years and got it out because it expired and we wanted to try for a baby. I had no big issues while the implant was in but experienced an extreme amount of side effects after removal. I had severe nausea, dizziness and spells of anxiety for weeks after removal. So bad that I had to Begin a low dose birth control to counteract the imbalance that was occurring- I was out of work for an entire week and unable to function normally it got so bad at one point. I have now been on the birth control pill for almost two months so everything has subsided except the anxiety. I have never had anxiety in my life and now deal with it on a regular basis thanks to the implanon! Do not use this product!"	2	August 11, 2015	2	144
206,284	Mesalamine	ulcerative colitis, active	"I'very been on Lialda since diagnoses nearly 10 years ago. I started with 2xday and progressed to 4x day about 4 years ago. A month ago I had a bad flare and am not on 6x day for a couple days + casana (sp?) Which is essentially the same drug only in suppository. It's already working to clear up my flare, but I'm experiencing acne and jumbled thoughts. Can't wait to drop the suppository once this is under control, hopefully I'm 1-2 wks. I don't know how "Iowa" cured themselves with diet -- I tried that and Lialda seriously changed my life."	10	March 26, 2017	4	102
69,070	Medroxyprogesterone	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I'm 42 years old. I'm diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I've been stuggling with this for 20 years, right after I had my son. I was recently diagnosed with PCOS. I went to the doctor because I had constant bleeding, spotting, cramps, etc. The Gyn made some tests and I got polyps on my upper side of the uterus. I went for a surgery, and got them out. To reduce the bleeding, the Dr prescribed Provera. Took the pill as told, got my period after 7 day. First days were fine, but the last 5 of them were heavy, with clots...It was horrible, but it helped me to stop the abnormal bleeding. Before the treatment, I was very depressed, just by not been able to leave the house without a pad,was stressful. Now, I can have my life back!"	8	January 27, 2016	23	137
37,460	Vyvanse	adhd	"I am a 50 y/o f just recently diagnosed with ADHD. My 32 y/o was diagnosed just 2 or 3 yrs ago. I have always been forgetful, impatient, unable to focus, misplaced items, etc. I went back to college 2 1/2 yrs ago and did excellent, but it was very hard even though I studied and knew the material it was the same in HS. I realized something was changing in my ability to learn and saw a doc on adults w/ADD & ADHD, realized it was hereditary, got tested and BAM. I've been on the initial 30 mg a day for a month. I feel sure doc will increase the dosage due to how long it lasts. But, It's GREAT, completely changed my life. I have a small decrease in appetite, must take it early to negate insomnia otherwise, awesome med."	9	April 12, 2013	39	142
114,443	Atarax	allergies	"Works great against allergy (25mg) and also somewhat against asthma (due to the anticholinergic properties: dilates the airways). When taking Atarax I can reduce the amount of asthma reliever medication (terbutaline). Side effects: Drowsiness (in the beginning), headache (disappeared after the third pill), muscle twitches and some muscle aches."	9	June 23, 2011	48	49
160,410	Buspirone	anxiety	"One week on, started full dose yesterday. 30m. No side effects, and no haziness. I get slightly dizzy but doesn't interfere with walking. I have tried 3 others before this, And each time I had flu symptoms, couldn't leave the bathroom, couldn't work or take care of my children. This medicine has been nothing but great for me, I haven't had a headache or the tremors for a few days which is already life changing! I can focus, and I have slowly realized that my mind is quieting down:) if nothing has worked for you, please give this a try! No addiction to it they say.. I'm excited that I feel this great:) I can't wait to see what next week and the week after is. I'm looking forward to tomorrow, which is a foreign feeling. Good luck:)"	8	June 13, 2016	137	138
206,363	Mesalamine	ulcerative proctitis	"I am 26 years old and have been battling with bad stomach problems for most of my life. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Proctitis about 4 years ago. My doctor put me on Lialda but I didn't stick with it. This past December, I had my first flare up...it was awful. I lost 10lbs and just felt sick all of the time. I went back on Lialda (3 pills a day) in January. At first, I didn't feel any different but then it really started working. It has been 8 months and I feel like a normal person now. Still have the occasional stomach ache but nothing abnormal! Feel great!"	10	August 14, 2013	11	110
49,846	Gabapentin	hot flashes	"I have been experiencing hot flashes for about a year now.I was prescribed Gabapentin 300mg for neck herniation/nerve pain and I figured out it was also helping with night sweats. It has been a huge help at night and I have been able to sleep. I recommend giving it a try!!"	10	April 11, 2016	20	51
166,379	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I'm writing this to help others out there who are contemplating on getting the skyla or any IUD. I was first on the pill for about 2 years until I realized I wasn't taking it at the SAME time every single day and that's exactly how one of my close friends got pregnant. I decided to take charge and get the skyla no matter what. The insertion was pretty painful probably about a 7 on a 10 scale, the cramps were absolutely terrible and it would come and go for about 7 to 8 months with the cramps. The only thing that would help was ibprophen and a heating pad and your bed. It's been a year since I've had it and it's the best thing I've ever done. I don't have to worry about anything at all, although the process is hard it's totally worth it!"	9	November 22, 2016	3	147
161,474	Ortho Tri-Cyclen	birth control	"This pill made me an irritable, moody, depressed mess. I would fly off the handle at the drop of a hat and was constantly agitated. It was AWFUL for me and I would never take it again. It did manage to clear my skin pretty well and also my breasts were a little bit more full but it was not worth the emotional issues it caused me. I recently stayed on it for 3 months as recommended to see if side effects would lessen but they did not. The fist time I ever took this medicine I was 19 and ended up on anti-depressants because I didn't realize it was the birth control pill causing my mood swings and depression. This led to a tailspin of anti-depressant madness for the next 5 years and not one doctor ever told me I should try a different birth control pill."	1	December 10, 2012	37	148
44,786	Nasacort	allergic rhinitis	"I bought this medication this morning and took two puffs! Now I am cough cough coughing! It did clear my sinuses but created another irritant...I do not have asthma nor suffer from year round allergies."	4	April 29, 2015	8	35
130,638	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"My problems with it: Bled for 4 or 5 months straight completely irregular period and spotting throughout (plus discharge on a daily basis), HORRIBLE migraines at least once or twice a week. At the most every day for a week and I had never had even a small headache before this birth control. I have gained 20 pounds. I'm naturally small and lost all my weight after having my child with no effort so this is strange for me. No sex drive, horrible depression, anxiety and mood swings, insomnia, nausea, face break out (never even had a zit), and horrible muscular pain. Getting it out."	1	March 27, 2012	8	105
125,022	Dulcolax	constipation	"My husband got this for me since I haven't been pooping that well lately. He told me it was better than any others, because you don't get stomach cramps. WRONG. I took 2 a couple of hours ago, and now, my stomach is in the worst pain ever. Thankfully, I have had a BM, but I don't think I will ever take Dulcolax again because of the severe pain."	3	April 18, 2017	6	69
205,669	Pristiq	anxiety	"I've been using Pristiq for 6 months now. I have never used any form of medication for anxiety before as I said to myself I never want to be on medication. So I spoke to family, friends and then finally a psychologist to help me with my constant anxiety and negative mind chatter- but nothing helped so I decided to see my doctor for a prescription for an anti-depressant/anti-anxiety type medication. He recommended Pristiq. The first few days I felt a little dizzy, some constipation but that soon passed and in about 2 weeks I was feeling a lot calmer, more level headed and a lot more positive. It has helped me get through a tough time and I would recommend it."	9	August 13, 2011	16	122
213,605	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I started itching so I knew I had a yeast infection even though I didn't have any discharge. My yeast infection most likely came from the pfb chromobright (ingrown hair treatment and skin lightener) which is actually pretty great. So yesterday I purchased the Monistat 1 ovule treatment & didn't use it until this morning. All was well until about 1 hour later. Baby when I tell you I could barely stand up because my vagina was on fire I didn't know what to do "	1	August 7, 2017	6	86
201,871	Sitagliptin	diabetes, type 2	"I have been on Januvia for about a year and a half. My AIC went down from 9.0 to 8.0. However, I have developed nausea, dizziness, vomiting which I never know when it will hit. Had colonoscopy and they found nothing. In last six months developed dumbness in my right arm and hand, reflux which keeps me up at night, constant urination about every 45 minutes and fatigue (this has added three more pills to my daily intake for those symptoms). Told my doctor and he said to keep taking Januvia and that I was not getting any younger. However, I read here that others have similar side affects once on Junuvia."	7	February 6, 2017	47	112
38,967	Contrave	weight loss	"I’m posting a follow-up from my original review, which I wrote 4 months after starting Contrave and having lost 29lbs. (If you sort the reviews by “most helpful,” mine comes up first if you’re interested in reading it.) I have been on Contrave for a little over a year now and I have lost 48lbs. I went from 194 to 146, so from “obese” to “normal!” I started at a size 12-14 and I’m down to a 6-8 (sometimes smaller!). At this point, the loss has slowed considerably but I’m not struggling to maintain as I used to before Contrave. I’m still losing 2-3lbs a month, which is really just a bonus now! The one side effect that persists is a complete aversion to alcohol, but I don’t mind. As I said before, this medicine has changed my life."	10	December 3, 2017	1	139
229,764	Lurasidone	schizoaffective disorde	"This medicine has been amazing. I was put on 40 mg at night and we changed it to 20 mg in the morning and 20 mg at night. It makes me a bit sedated during the day, but honestly this is a relief, since I'm just really glad not to be so paranoid and afraid anymore. It's made the voices leave, paranoia go way down, and I don't fly off the handle over every little thing anymore. No weight gain, no increased appetite, and I don't feel dumb as a rock like I have on Risperdal or Geodon. Would definitely recommend this medicine to anyone who hasn't tried it but who needs a change! I've been on it for about 4 and a half weeks."	10	April 7, 2012	41	125
127,751	Phentermine	weight loss	"I am 28, 5 ft 7in and my starting weight was 298lbs. I have always looked smaller than I weighed. I started taking phentermine 01/19/2017. I work out every other day for four hours. I mostly do cardio between treadmill, elliptical, stair climber, and arc trainer. Depending on the day I will only use two different cardio machines. Then utilize the weight lifting machines to tighten and tone. Had my first weigh in yesterday and I was down 20.8 lbs. My goal was 10. This has def helped me get my eating under control and I have more energy as well. The only problem I face is severe dry mouth which water will fix or even chewing gum. I would recommend this as a starting point to lose weight. I didn't get a refill as per my request."	10	February 18, 2017	20	138
82,929	Paxil	anxiety	"I have tried most SSRIs and some SNRIs. Paxil was indeed the most effective for me with my anxiety symptoms. By now you have probably read the horror stories on the internet about coming off of it. Indeed this happened to me. It was horrible. I went off of it because I thought I was better and ended up off of work because my symptoms got so bad. This was because I was being followed by a GP who did not know about discontinuation syndrome (early 2000s). However, I wouldn't write this drug off necessarily. After the discontinuation hell I experienced I was referred to a psychiatrist who used the taper to Prozac method to get me off of Paxil.This method worked for me. Hope this may help someone to know about it."	7	January 13, 2016	30	133
125,208	Dulcolax	constipation	"Took 5mg of dulcolax going to bed at 10pm. Woke at 4 with excruciating abdominal cramps, then started having heart palpitations, sweats , nausea, worse pain than childbirth .....then I fainted ! Woke up on the tiled bathroom floor with 4 children looking at me thinking I was dead....have a head injury from the bang on the tilled floor, soiled myself cos I hadn't the energy to lift myself to the toilet seat...profuse diarrhoea for 30 minutes ....bed ridden for 6 hours after the faint.....NEVER again will I take this medicine...on the bottle it says "for gentle relief of constipation " .....nothing could be further from the truth. I'm actually traumatised."	3	August 2, 2016	31	111
87,748	Naproxen	muscle pain	"This is at present a God-send. I tore my shoulder muscles at work, nothing removed that "sickening" inside pain, you know the one where it makes you irritable with loved ones. This has dulled the pain after an hour. I'm actually smiling and can concentrate again. Hope this helps more out there."	9	September 25, 2008	33	52
149,286	Mirena	birth control	"I've had it in for a couple months so far it's been good. A little spotting every once in a while only hurt for a couple hours on the first day I got it put in. I'm 18 years old no kids. Works great I'm satisfied with it. Don't get long periods just about 2 hour long at the most. Partner says he doesn't feel string. Hurts ever once in a while."	8	March 13, 2015	10	72
121,403	Venlafaxine	depression	"I've been on this for almost three months at this point for my depression and anxiety. I started at 75 mg, raised to 150 mg, and then lowered back to 75 mg. While it doesn't at all touch my anxiety, I definitely feel a lot better depression-wise. My psychiatrist raised it to 150 mg in the hopes it would help my anxiety, but it didn't so we lowered it and simply added 50 mg of Seroquel XR to help the anxiety. I honestly can't say I really have any side effects. Perhaps I have minor night sweats at times but if there are any side effects I don't really notice them, and I feel satisfied using this for my depression."	9	February 15, 2016	48	120
135,115	Dapsone	acne	"I never had pimple before but once I turned 23, I was having pimples once in a while and later it was covered in my chicks. Nothing was working out for me so I decided to see a dermatologist and he recommended Aczone. I have started using it last November 2012 and still using it. My face is fully cleared now and it is smooth just like it was before and no spots. Although I do get pimple once in a while but it just got away. Also I don't use make up much may be that's why it got cleared and nice. Overall, I Love it and I am glad that Doctor prescribed me this one. But I just don't know how long I should use it for because my tube is getting empty and I wont get any more refills."	10	May 21, 2013	20	142
61,668	Citalopram	depression	"I was on celexa for about 3 months, started with 10 mg. and raised up to 20 when I felt no changes. After going up to 20, i felt constantly tired, drowsy and like a walking zombie. My anxiety and depression only got worse, it caused me to have thoughts of suicide and self harm and I just felt worse overall. My experience on celexa was terrible and I would not recomend this drug at all."	1	May 6, 2016	30	76
204,799	Cyproheptadine	ailure to thrive	"These pills really work. I have been struggling with weight gain for years! I took these pills and within just 2-3 weeks I gained 10lbs! I love this and I am currently looking to buy more! They make you really sleepy but they definitely help you out on the weight by boosting your appetite and allowing you to pack on the food! I took them 3 times a day after every meal instead of with or before that way I ate 3x more than usual and was able to increase my calorie intake each day! I also drank ensure plus and ate things with peanut butter. I.e, apples and peanut butter, graham crackers with peanut butter, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I was a size 0 now I’m a size 2! Try this ladies it works!"	10	October 6, 2017	0	137
178,127	Duloxetine	generalized anxiety disorde	"I've used Lexapro for several years before starting on Cymbalta around 10 months ago. My anxiety is under much better control and the sexual side effects are significantly less pronounced. Take twice a day, 30mg in the morning and 60 mg at night."	10	August 20, 2011	59	43
187,912	Etonogestrel	birth control	"So I have had Nexplanon for 2 years 3 months. I had it inserted 3 months after my son was born and I was breastfeeding so hadn’t had a period since having him. The no periods continued up until a week ago when I got a normal type period. At this point I would say that I am still breastfeeding although it’s just one small feed a night. I am now on day 9 since this period stated and I am still randomly spotting fresh blood... my theory is that the breastfeeding has been suppressing my period and now that has almost stopped they have returned.. although by the looks of things between that and the Nexplanon they are all over the place."	4	November 17, 2017	1	123
189,767	Oxycodone	pain	"I have scoliosis that causes sereve pain, my spine is S shaped. its a pretty severe curve. Anyway been to a number of doctors, finally got a PM doc that prescibed a number of pain meds that did not work, I almost gave up until he prescribed oxycontin. What a relief, now we have to adjust the dosage a bit but finally got it perfect, I take 4 40mg pills a day and been on that same dose for about a year and it is still working great, I am not building a tolerance to it at all."	10	May 22, 2008	72	98
2,351	Clobex	psoriasis	"I love this stuff... I actually use a different medication for my body called Stelara and I love that product as well. But this is a good back up for special occasions when I want to let my hair down! I spray several days before the event and I am almost clear. I spray before bed and sleep with it in my hair and then around noonish I wash my hair! Also don't wear nail polish while applying, It will be like nail polish remover. Great product."	10	November 15, 2013	22	87
43,503	Hydromorphone	pain	"Severe neuropathy pain in both hands and feet for over a year. Was just sent to a pain management doctor who prescribed 24 mg of Exalgo once daily along with 4 mg of Dilaudid every 6-8 hours. Now have no pain whatsoever. This is a true miracle."	10	August 10, 2010	13	47
213,447	Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir	hiv infection	"I started on Stribilid on 17th Jan 2014, my Viral Load was 150k. After 4 weeks I'm undetectable. I've had little side effects at all. I take the pill at lunch, all seems to be working (really) well so far. I quit drinking to help the meds work best they can and to improve adherence but by the looks of things this regimen is doing well for lots of people which is great to see. Kidney and liver all good too!"	9	February 26, 2014	18	81
47,486	Tapentadol	pain	"Nucynta was prescribed by my pain clinic a few months ago. Despite my complaints of severe anxiety, restlessness, elevated blood pressure , restless legs, my skin turning blue, inability to sleep, they continue prescribing it. I am losing my mind. I have spinal stenosis, DDD , RA and OA with cervical fusion surgery, two total hip replacements and one hip revision. My life is governed by pain. Since I started taking this horrible rx I am losing my mind. I am 69."	1	February 4, 2016	58	82
130,779	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have had the Mirena in for almost five years - this has been the best for quality of life. I used to be very unwell with endometriosis for many years - now I don't even get a period. I am 25 and without children. I have had some slight side effects of slight weight gain and loss of libido - however these I keep in check with exercise and an understanding partner. Worked for me - hope it can for you."	9	November 15, 2011	1	82
113,315	Bisacodyl	constipation	"Dulcolax has put me in the ER more than once due to the pain, vomiting, sweating, dizziness being so severe that I thought I was going to die. Sometimes it works well with very little side effects, but it's not worth taking the chance. I've been constipated over half my life. The best results I've ever had have came from taking an over the counter (generic) stool softener along with senna, or the generic brand of senna along with drinking lots of water. There is also a stool softener plus laxative combination, over the counter medicine you can buy. If these things work for me, they (should) work for just about anyone as I said, I have had issues with constipation forever. I have to deal with it on a daily basis. Hope this helps some1."	2	October 10, 2015	14	136
138,404	Phentermine	weight loss	"I started phentermine two months ago (mid-Jan 2014) and I have lost 25 pounds (almost 26) so far. Working out is a challenge with my kids so I just try to walk whenever I can. I mostly monitor my caloric intake to make sure I eat enough to avoid my body's starvation defense mode, because that would defeat the purpose. I usually do the protein meal bars for lunch or breakfast shakes and then a sensible dinner. Only discomfort is the occasional constipation when I don't drink enough water. But usually the dry mouth is enough incentive to drink as much water as possible. Also I completely eliminated soda and other caffeine sources which I believe helps avoid the risk of heart palpitations."	9	March 21, 2014	24	123
90,560	Docosanol	herpes simplex	"I've had cold sore for most of my life. I've tried a lot of different things but this abreva straight conquered this cold sore highly recommend this product I understand not all medication works the same for everyone but this did wonders for me."	9	September 23, 2015	6	44
87,373	Dulcolax Laxative	constipation	"One pill is plenty for me and I'm a big guy. Don't expect a miracle in five minutes. I take it late in the evening before bedtime and before noon the next day it's working. I drink plenty of liquids (not milk) when taking it. If I take more than one pill, it gives me cramps and diarrhea . I find that eating foods with plenty of fiber (25-30g/day) and drinking plenty of fluids (fewer dairy products) eliminates most of my constipation problems. When I get off that diet I tend to have the problem again. I also take some Metamucil daily, "after" a good BM, mixed with juice or water which gives me lots of additional fiber . This works for me, hope this helps! For serious problems I would recommend seeing a doctor."	9	November 19, 2015	3	135
213,180	Ticagrelor	prevention of atherothrombotic events	"I had a stent installed in right ventricle at 80% blockage. And then I was put on Brilinta for 1+ year. Minimal problems. Minor bruising in last few weeks. Minor bleeding early on. Can't tell if it's affecting breathing since I'm also on other meds (statin, metoprolil, lisiniprol ... pardon spelling errors). I was a runner, now am walk/jogger...a few miles/day, few times a week. Still experience some pressure/breathing occurrences during first few minutes, then I walk, and restart jogging. After a while (10-15 minutes, about a mile) this tends to go away and I can jog a little longer. No way to determine if any of the meds contribute to this. I look forward to stopping Brilinta very soon. Hope it helps the breathing/pressure but am pessimistic"	8	November 7, 2017	1	128
63,930	Sertraline	depression	"After trying several antidepressants to treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD, I found Zoloft was my preferred choice. My depressive symptoms became tolerable, but only because the Zoloft put me in a fog. I was less energetic, way less motivated, and felt like a vegetable - but I was softer and less [emotionally] abusive, so I continued for the sake of my loved ones. I gave it a low score because the withdrawal has felt like torture. I experienced massive panic attacks, fits of anger/violence, the "brain zaps", muscle spasms, sexual complications, etc. On the plus side, coming out of the Zoloft "fog" has meant more creativity, motivation, energy, focus, and overall quality of life. I would urge others to strongly reconsider getting on Zoloft."	2	June 5, 2017	7	124
187,908	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I’ve had nexplanon for 2 years now and I absolutely love it! The first 6 months with this I had a little spotting, not much. After the 6 months I haven’t had my period whatsoever, so a year in a half with no period. Haven’t really had any side effect because just a little weight gain but every BC I feel like you gain a little! I highly recommend this, but everyone’s body is different. But I love it and will keep using this! Didn’t have to pay anything for this either!! 3 years with not buying BC ever month!"	10	November 19, 2017	2	100
24,975	Lipitor	high cholesterol	"This medicine did a number on my legs. Had numbness, the legs felt like led, wobbly. I had been a mail carrier and walked 10-11 miles and day, retired but continued to walk 4-5 miles a day besides being very active with DIY projects and part time job. Took Lipitor earlier this year. It got the numbers down, but I had 3 ER visits in one week and spent the night in the hospital because my legs were acting up and it scared me and my heart did weird things. Lot of stress for me and my family. We have good insurance, but this will still probably be around $2000. I would not recommend Lipitor to anyone-there are other cholesterol meds out there."	5	April 17, 2016	87	123
88,965	Singulair	allergic rhinitis	"Finally, finally, finally! I was originally given this for COPD and asthma so you might be wondering why I am writing this under allergic rhinitis. 24 hours after the first dose and ever since, my nose and sinuses are clear for the first time in literally my entire adolescent and adult life. I can sleep, breathe, and it has greatly helped asthma! Not a single side effect to be found."	10	September 5, 2017	16	70
177,619	Duloxetine	generalized anxiety disorde	"I initially took Cymbalta for distonia, which was involuntary movement in my hands caused by a type of Muscular Dystrophy. A combination of Cymbalta, Neurontin, and Tramadol are very effective in reducing my pain. After several months I noticed a great change in my personality. To make a long story short, I realize I've dealt with anxiety most of my life. Cymbalta has literally changed my life. If this medication had been available in the 1960's or 1970's my life would have been dramatically different. I can't imagine life without Cymbalta."	10	July 30, 2015	67	91
231,518	Trazodone	insomnia	"I have not slept more than 4-5 hrs at a time for 30 years until finally I couldn't take it any more. I had heard of melatonin and tried it for about 6 months, 50mg kinda worked I slept 5 hrs at a time. When I talked to my Doctor about my sleep problem I was prescribed Trazadone, I totally understand why people function so much better with 8 full hours of sleep. I am a new person who is a lot more pleasant to be around. I have taken trazadone for the past couple of years and couldn't be more pleased."	10	February 11, 2016	67	102
99,933	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"It certainly gets the job done. It began working on me quickly like within the next 30 min if not sooner. I did have some cramping with mine, but wasn't terrible. An A in this area. The taste, absolutely awful and I had to stop to chew big red gum in between so many sips to keep from vomiting. It tastes like salty thick grape cough syrup and has a terrible aftertaste. I wish it could've tasted better, but oh well its for a purpose."	10	January 25, 2016	6	85
34,593	Minocycline	acne	"I am on Solodyn for 5 month now and my first 3 months was bad and the 4th month got better but I developed a minor itch on my leg and I ask the doctor about it , guess was one of the drug side effects, Also feeling nausea or loopy is what I get some time too! But my back is so much better now and no acne or inflamed blackheads slowly clearing up! But worry about liver damage : ("	6	May 15, 2017	4	82
122,925	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel	birth control	"I swear this pill made me so anxious. I would have so many panic attacks and always feeling the worst was about to happen. It always got better on the period week...the week not on the pill (obvi). I don't know....I don't recommend this pill to someone who may struggle with anxiety or depression. I did perfectly fine on Ortho Tri Cycline other than I had switched due to the irritability I felt. I then realized, I'd rather be a grump than always going in panic mode."	1	June 7, 2016	4	87
167,158	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I had an ectopic pregnancy after only 7 months of using Skyla. My right fallopian tube was removed, I was in the hospital for 5 days and was in the worst pain of my life. When I got it it sounded great - no worries for three years, more cost effective in the long run, but as it turned out I shelled out almost 300 dollars for 6 months and then had to pay thousands in hospital bills on top of that. I wish I had opted for ANY. OTHER. METHOD."	1	May 9, 2016	4	91
165,228	Phentermine / topiramate	obesity	"I've lost 19 pounds in less than a month and had some of the side effects tingling feet, dizziness, and headache. My Doctor ordered some labs I now take vitamin D & K. I no longer have high blood pressure. I'm happy."	8	August 4, 2013	53	42
72,860	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I've been on LoEstrin Fe 24 for quite some time, and then I guess my insurance didn't pay for it and I ended up switching to Microgestin Fe 1/20. I've been on this birth control for nearly 2 years, and it's done the job with minimal side effects. I've been taking Microgestin consistently with Neurontin and Adderall while also taking it with other various medications. I mainly switched because Lutera was giving me horrible acne and spotting. With Microgestin, my acne has been relatively normal except the last couple of months, which could have been induced by stress. Periods on Microgestin are shorter and sometimes nonexistent. However, my libido hasn't been the same in years since I've been on birth control, so I'm considering the IUD"	9	June 26, 2015	4	126
134,743	Reglan	migraine	"After about a week of headaches and migraines with no relief despite taking every treatment I had available, I went to the ER. The doctor mentioned Reglan as a treatment option and I accepted. I got Reglan in an IV, and a few minutes later I just started to feel very anxious. Everything just felt very urgent and I felt very restless. My face also started to feel hot. I also was alone during this visit, which I'm sure didn't help. I also suffer from anxiety, so it just increased my usual symptoms. My migraine relief was only so-so; it came back the next day. Reglan might be a good option for you if your migraine is really bad, but be careful because it can make you really anxious."	2	November 4, 2017	0	129
205,784	Pristiq	depression	"Both my husband I started taking Pristiq for about a month and it has changed our lives. We are both what we once were and are "supposed to be". It has cleared our concentration and thinking and memory issues and we both feel "normal". Gone is the out of the blue sadness, anger and lack of motivation or interest in anything. We both feel great now and we are both losing weight like crazy. It's been 3 weeks for me and I am already down two pant sizes! I can hardly believe it! I am not starving constantly anymore like I used to be on other medicines and I eat when I need to instead of eating to fill an emptiness. I love Pristiq so far."	10	April 14, 2011	21	126
229,997	Lastacaft	conjunctivitis, allergic	"Nothing else worked for me. I tried Pataday and Bepreve before and Lastacaft blew it out of the water. Super fast acting and I only use it less than once per day. My doctor loves this and I will stick with it for life. My eyes used to be red and itch all day and now they are clear and comfortable. Love it!"	10	November 2, 2011	14	63
133,223	Tri-Sprintec	acne	"I read a lot of reviews on this product that had me scared to try this pill. BUT one thing I noticed is that the majority of people who were on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo or whatever other product that is the 'name brand' version on this had the most problems with it. Anyway, I am on my 3rd week. I have not experienced any side effects that I could notice, seriously not one. I still feel the same way I did before I got on it. I'm taking this pill to regulate my cycle because it's so irregular and also for acne, which was most likely cause by imbalanced hormones. I haven't broken out since I have been on this pill."	9	January 29, 2012	31	121
70,572	Flomax	urinary tract stones	"Have one 4mm stone hung up between the kidney and bladder and another 5mm stone in the kidney. Have been on Flowmax for a month and while it has helped me to urinate more, the stone seems stuck. I am not happy with the side effects: stuffy nose, feeling dizzy and just off, also seems to cause some water retention. Would love to have the positive results other users have had but so far, no luck passing the stone."	3	October 17, 2015	27	79
225,289	Bupropion	depression	"I started at 100mg and the first few weeks I felt really amazing for the first time in my life. After the fourth week or so, I switched to the 150mg because I had found that the initial euphoria had worn off and I thought that it had lost its efficacy. The higher dose was too strong for me so I switched back and have been on the 100mg since. I do not have the same dark cycles that I used to, and though I still feel depressed at times, it is not nearly as often as before, and the episodes are manageable. I am not feeling chronic hopelessness nor paranoid or defensive. It does not feel like I am 'medicated' while on this. I am not experiencing many side effects (just more intense dreams, and some minor constipation)."	9	June 7, 2015	53	139
214,697	Escitalopram	generalized anxiety disorde	"I was getting panic attacks, overwhelming anxiety attacks and just wanted to sleep all of the time. My GP felt I'd probably been suffering depression for over five years, and prescribed Escitalopram, which works."	9	September 21, 2017	4	34
11,735	Trulicity	diabetes, type 2	"Day two of taking the higher dose of trulicity I was so ill , my breath smelt like poop and I kept burping with the most awful eggy/ pooey breath , later that night I was violently sick and it smelt again like poop and looked liked it . I've never been sick with what looked like should have come out the other end . Just started on lower dose today so hopefully don't get side affects like that again ."	3	February 16, 2017	16	81
133,133	Tri-Sprintec	birth control	"I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for one month now and it made my period come early. I just took the last blue pill and I have been bleeding for 14 days nonstop. Now I'm on the placebo pills so hopefully the bleeding will stop in a few days. At first it was just spots of blood and then I had heavy bleeding. It has made me very emotional and sensitive and the loss of blood has made me so tired with no energy. Been having really bad nightmares and cramps. I'm going to try a different pill next month because this one is definitely not working for me. "	1	August 31, 2013	11	109
58,288	Acetaminophen / hydrocodone	pain	"My wisdom teeth are impacted and I have several cavities and I am waiting to have surgery. My doctor prescribed Vicodin for the pain and it works very well as long as I continue taking it every 6 hours. I can tell when the medication wears off, because my jaw starts to throb."	9	March 20, 2008	134	53
1,229	Sumatriptan	migraine	"I took one pill at onset, then took a second pill after 2 hours of no relief, as directed. I spent a total of 5 hours puking and uncoordinated, except for the hour the 2nd pill knocked me out with drowsiness. My migraine never subsided and continued to rage in full force during and after the side effects. Will not take again."	1	January 7, 2016	7	62
17,113	Flexeril	muscle spasm	"Have had a Diabetic Frozen Shoulder/Diabetic Complication - Adhesive Capulitus for about 8 or so months. Have been on Norco 7%u2019s for a while, but Flexeril seems to work better for me right now , NOTHING helps Frozen Shoulder. %u2026 FYI, do NOT do any Physical Therapy in the initial or %u201Cpainful%u201D stage, I made that mistake and made it worse. My Orthopedic specialist even told me the same thing at our initial visit last week. Wish I would have seen him first. My GP put me in Physical Therapy and wondered why I got a lot worse. Admittedly, doctors have no idea how to treat a Frozen Shoulder, especially in Diabetics as the scar tissue is much more dense. They suggest surgery on most websites online.. on something they know nothing about? No thanks"	7	May 8, 2016	15	135
201,424	Zoloft	depression	"Many years in pain ....Zoloft saved me . Side Effects -Minor Relief From Depression - Tremendous Been on it for over 15 years . Started at 50mg per day , now 150 per day . Thankyou Pfizer ...for giving me my life back ."	10	July 19, 2015	89	44
119,441	Testosterone	not listed / othe	"44yr old man, with low T (T- score 80), noticed changes in normal vitality and depression for past few years. Had T-levels tested and found out my levels were subpar. Began testosterone cypionate Injections 8 months ago. Injections have provided strength, increased mood & mental acuity, normal sex drive, and overall physical health improvement. No one single factor related to these injections has been astoundingly increased as some of the previous postings suggest. Be smart about testosterone replacement. Research your health issues, identify your primary reason for decline, decide on method of treatment; eat, sleep, and exercise appropriately, and stick to the program on a regular basis. Have T-levels checked every 6 months & adjust."	7	June 10, 2013	6	115
23,847	Saphris	bipolar disorde	"Been on Saphris for almost a year. Have tried almost all of the others except for Latuda. My experience is that I have had the best dreams and put on the least amount of weight on this medicine. Also, not nearly as drowsy."	10	February 19, 2015	51	43
154,215	Cyanocobalamin	schilling test	"I have been using B-12 inject for close to twenty years. I suffer from thyroid problems and am currently treaded with pills. I also have goiter, fibromyaliga, RHA, osteo being tested for kupus (which is almost a yes for sure) panic disorder chronic. and several other minor thing. My body is in daily pain. I use 1500 cc of b12. this aides in pain relief. as well as mood enhancer also puts u down when ur too highly strung. It also keeps ur skin so pretty. I go weeks when sometimes I forget to take it and my body to screams "please get me the b12." it seems to run ur nervous system. and pain. I take this to ease some parts of pain for what it works on. When the weather is nice 1000 cc a month. it seems to be keeping me normal. love it...."	10	January 5, 2016	21	147
84,064	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I'm eighteen and just became sexually active for the first time and just wanted to be extra protected even though my boyfriend always uses condoms and still does. I have had horrible cramps and spotting. It's disgusting and really scared me. My boyfriend took me to the doctor and they determined that, that's what it was. I've just been taking over the counter pain medication to help, but this has been a really bad experience."	2	May 25, 2017	0	75
76,582	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"This has been good for losing weight. I was skeptical at first because of all of the reported side effects and the costs. I checked with my pharmacy and found that my insurance paid all but $50 for it and the manufacturer will send you a card to cover the rest. There was ZERO cost for me to try this. First, the side effects. I had them all. Tired, joint pains, back pain, feeling foggy... It was bad. Everything subsided within the first 2 weeks. The back pain still remains but not as bad. Now results. I started the drug on 4/9/2017 at 306 pounds. As of 7/10/2017 I am down to 278 pounds. I walk daily and don't feel like eating too much. My cravings for sugar, soda and fast food is all but gone. My weight loss is slowing now though."	10	July 11, 2017	33	143
60,033	NuvaRing	birth control	"I tried the NuvaRing as a sample. Within two weeks I had very bad mood swings, I was anxious and paranoid all the time. I got very naseous and had bad headaches. It put me out of commission for a whole day because I felt so sick. I took it out that day and within hours I felt like I was back to myself. Of course there were still hormones in my system but the nausea and the severe headaches went away almost instantly. As far as the convenience, it was awesome to not have to remember to take a pill. I didn't feel it at all. If I didn't mind feeling like a lunatic all day I would have definitely kept using it."	5	July 15, 2013	12	124
13,771	Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine	adhd	"I've been taking 20mg of Adderall XR for about 4 months now, and yes I'll admit it has dramatically changed my life. All the good side effects come to life and I feel like a completely amazing person."	8	January 21, 2009	11	38
68,550	Medroxyprogesterone	birth control	"I went on this because I was tired of taking pills everyday. Within the 1st dose my periods stopped and I thought Wow this is great. However in the 2 doses that I had I gained 40 pounds. I was on the pills for 7 years and I had steady weight. If I could go back I would NEVER switched to the Depo Shot. Worst decision ever!"	1	July 19, 2017	1	67
24,091	Tretinoin	acne	"I am 43. I've had acne since I was 12, and was very self conscious- especially at my age...I mean, how crappy is acne in your 40's and wrinkles? Ugh. I started taking tretinoin .05%. I had terrible peeling and dryness for a few months, but I noticed my face starting to get clearer. Was the drying and peeling worth it- to have dull skin is not cool. So.....I used an exfoiliating fash wash each morning and once a week used one of those face scrubby things in the shower. Also, I put on a moisturizer with SPF 30- that's important because this stuff will make you burn in the sun! That all worked for me! At around the 6 month time, there was no more acne- only a few zits around the time of my period- AND I get complements on my youthful skin!"	10	February 11, 2016	12	145
231,787	Trazodone	insomnia	"Ever since I started using this, (thanks so much, doc!) I have been in Heaven. I have had problems sleeping for months, maybe even a year but not as extreme then. I start to feel tired and my eyes start to want to shut just 20-25 mins after I take this! The "window of opportunity" where it is most obvious it's working (when I feel sleepiest) is (obviously) the time I go to bed. The one time I missed that window was out of experimentation, as I wanted to know if it would knock me out as I was sitting on my couch. Didn't work! When I went to bed that night it was very hard to do so. So now, I ALWAYS head straight to bed when I feel sleepiest."	10	April 15, 2014	138	131
51,225	Azithromycin	tonsillitis/pharyngitis	"I have been taking these for the past three days and it has made my throat worse (I have blisters in the back of my throat) it has made me tired, given me headaches, and my stomach has been killing me"	1	November 26, 2015	9	41
228,503	Geodon	schizophrenia	"60mg very effective for psychotic symptoms. Zero weight gain. However, had to come off due to bad side effects. Quite severe depersonalization and jaw pain. As I understand it, this is quite a rare side effect so I wouldn't let it dissuade you. Reactions to antipsychotics are very much on an individual basis. Would recommend despite my personal side effects."	6	May 2, 2016	6	60
208,629	Amlodipine / olmesartan	high blood pressure	"I was on Benicar for about ten years before my insurance decided they won't cover it. I tried several other medications with lots of disappointment and very high BP. My doctor recommended Azor, works even better and it took about six months for my insurance to cover it. The cost with the coupon from the manufacturer it is great!"	10	November 9, 2017	0	59
140,695	Escitalopram	anxiety	"For three years I self medicated with over the counter codeine for anxiety and depression. I never ever wanted to take antidepressants thinking I just needed to eat healthier, .be more social, find a better job, excercise etc. After several weeks of panic attacks and gaining weight I decided I would fill the script for Lexapro (I got Lexam). I took 5mg the first night and instantly felt calm, a bit dizzy/dopey and went to bed. The next day I felt spaced out and also defeated for taking them. It felt a bit like walking in water...slow. The next day I felt great! I've been on them a week and no more anxiety, depression. Now I have something to GIVE to my family and friends and can work new Jobs and socialise and connect with strangers."	9	October 23, 2016	18	136
60,019	NuvaRing	birth control	"I have been using the NuvaRing for almost 2 years now and I absolutely love this birth control. It is so incredibly convenient as I was always very forgetful with the pill. I started taking birth control when I was 15 because I had the WORST period ever. My periods prior to the NuvaRing would consist of extreme pain to the point I would miss school and constant bleeding that would last up to 2 weeks. With the NuvaRing I rarely EVER get any pain my periods are very light and only last 3-5 days and my fianc"	10	September 21, 2013	5	98
96,523	Neurontin	postherpetic neuralgia	"I am on Gabapentin for nerve damage due to chemotherapy. I am now up to 600mg 3 times a day. I am not having a lot of relief and have a lot of dizziness, joint pain headaches, and unsteadiness."	6	March 9, 2014	123	39
168,496	Tranylcypromine	depression	"This worked really well for me for depression but I also have ADHD and had to stop Adderall. I actually got low blood pressure from this with headaches and what made it normal was eating cheese and taking Adderall. Would still be taking it if I could get prescribed Adderall at the same time."	9	March 22, 2017	2	54
5,380	Cryselle	birth control	"I've been on cryselle for about 6 years, never had a problem. No side effects never experienced a headache (but I never get headaches prior) periods always come on the 3rd placebo pill day and last 2 days and the 3rd day is spotting. No crazy hormones and no acne AT ALL. The first pack u will experience nausea as any birth control pill because the hormones but should subside by the second pack. I did stop taking the pills after about 5 1/2 years when I noticed my vaginal mucus started smelling funky for about 2 months, when I stopped birth controll completely it went away and then I had a baby, just finished my first pack of cryselle post pregnancy and the same smell is back. Maybe I was on it for too long though! Hope this helps"	9	November 2, 2016	1	140
155,029	Metronidazole	diverticulitis	"I have taken this medication more than I have wanted to for Diverticulitis (this and cipro combined kill the infection) as well have taken for BV. Does it suck? Yes. Can it make you feel like crap? Absolutely. But suck it up and take the medication. Either push through the side effects or don't get better. Eat a small snack before taking. Immediately drink water - a full glass. Take on schedule and your issues will go way."	10	September 25, 2016	34	78

30,980

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I felt like it didn't really work? I mean I had a lot of clumpy, cottage cheese like discharge but it went down a bit. I still feel like I have a yeast infection. I'm 18 and this is my first time using miconazole cream, but my vagina feels icky and my discharge feels oily?? Like its not sticky and its kinda clumpy. Help?"

3

March 9, 2017

0

64

129,174

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"" I am 20 with no kids and have never been pregnant before. I was on birth control pills for 4 years before deciding on trying something stronger plus I couldn't remember to take it daily. I had Skyla inserted Oct 16 so I am on day 4. I'm not going to lie having it inserted hurt. It was a combination of uncomfortable mixed with pain. Day 1 i had horrible cramps all day and some nausea Day 2 i felt amazing no cramps so sickness nothing Day 3 I found the lovely side effect of extreme emotion. I was a roller coaster of emotion all day with some random cramps throughout the day Day 4 I have had some cramps off and on but the emotions are in check today. So far so good, no major complaints except hoping the cramps and spotting subside soon"

9

October 19, 2015

1

146

151,975

Chantix

smoking cessation

"Chantix has been a great tool for me. My side effects at first consisted of ten minutes of nausea after taking the pill and wacky dreams. I learned that slamming about 8 oz of water, then swallowing the pill, followed by another 8 oz of water eliminates the nausea. I still got the dreams."

8

August 7, 2011

3

54

208,265

Oseltamivir

influenza

"My son and wife both came down with bad cases of the flu, and I started to experience extreme chest tightness, cough, and fever about five days later. Took my first dose of Tamiflu about 15 hours after experiencing symptoms, and within 12 hours was feeling 50% better. Within 24 hours was 90% better. No side effects. Simply a miracle drug, and everyone should have a box in their medicine cabinet."

10

April 11, 2016

7

71

90,212

Vicodin

pain

"I just started taking this for chronic knee/foot/neck pain, and it works great! I take two doses a day of one 5/325 pill. Along with it, I also take 400 mg of ibuprofen, and this combination seems to be a miracle for my pain. It makes me feel back to normal for about six hours."

10

August 5, 2012

17

55

157,301

Kenalog-40

psoriasis

"My Dermatologist give me tiny injections under the skin on each plaque. My hands can get really bad. Usually by the next day or two they are gone. It lasts quite awhile. I also get injections of Kenalog plus numbing agent for severe muscle spasms from Fibromyalgia. The Pain Management doctor injects the muscles where the spasms are. By the next day I'm 90% better. Usually I only have to get these a few times a year. So Kenelog works really well for me."

9

August 24, 2014

10

84

75,402

Azathioprine

ulcerative colitis

"I have been taking it for 5 months it seems to be working for u.c., just having joint pain which makes hard to workout some days. Would like to know what would help the joint pain."

7

April 28, 2017

0

36

48,677

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've been on it for almost 3 years. Mood swings were horrible at first then got manageable. Started developing horrible acne which I have never had before and I know its from the pill :( it comes on a week before my period every month and lasts 2 weeks. Hoping to switch and find something better for me."

2

April 29, 2017

0

58

223,444

Epclusa

hepatitis c

"I have taken epclusa for 12 weeks the side effects were unbelievable nausea, stomach cramps, irritable, sleep apnea, burning skin sensations, sore joints, headache, zero energy been done the pill for 1 week and still feel awful hoping this will pass docs said only side effects I would have would be headache and fatigue - boy were they mistaken I am grateful for the opportunity I was given but may have given it a second thought if I knew what I was going to go through. Now I'm just hoping my blood test comes back negative"

2

October 9, 2017

4

96

63,677

Epiduo

acne

"I've had the worst acne and blackheads since I was 12 or 13. I use Cerave Hydrating Cleanser to cleanse my skin followed by Epiduo in the morning. I moisturize with Cerave A.M. moisturizing lotion. At night I cleanse and scrub off dead skin, and use Retin-A Micro Gel followed by the Cerave P.M. moisturizing lotion. Let me start off by saying that I got discouraged the first week because my skin burned, started to peel, got flaky and just plain out looked like a red tomato. My first thought was I will not use this no more. I stopped for two days and just moisturized to heal my skin. I started back up again and told myself pain is just a physical feeling that the mind can overcome. I'm pulling through it and guess what? Its working !"

10

March 5, 2014

22

139

195,317

Glatiramer

multiple sclerosis

"For what it's worth, I would not recommend switching to Glatopa yet (as it's still too new in the market). I was on Copaxone for 5 years and was doing great before the switch. Had I known what I know now, I would have opted for the alternative Copaxone financial assistance (a reimbursement program) to stay on the daily shot once Kaiser auto-switched patients to Glatopa (for cost saving purposes to them) without ensuring the negative side effects to patients because basically they just don't care. All that being said, within 6 months of switching to Glatopa, I ended up in the hospital with Transverse Myelitis for 10 days (with a 100K hospital bill) which is more than a relapse it's a completely new lesion on the spine. Anyway, while in the hospital a doctor told me that a generic does not have to be exactly the same ingredients as their predecessor. She said the generic drug can contain up to 20% of new proprietary ingredients). Wish I had known. It's unbelievable that Kaiser (or any doctor) would just switch patients to a new drug without that full disclosure or before the medication has been truly tested as a genuine safe replacement. I have since been referred to MS Center (where they don't recommend Glatopa - go figure). My new doctor (at MS Center) put me on Tysabri - which I hear is the "cadillac" of current MS treatments. Anyway, been doing fine on it so far with the exception of lingering nerve discomfort from the Glatopa relapse (for which I also take Gabapentin). Soon I will be back 100% and in the meantime...All is well!"

1

March 15, 2017

6

276

162,551

Rifaximin

crohn's disease

"Xifaxin was the only medicine that was able to get me off steroids and into remission with my Crohn's disease. I had been on steroids for 2 years and had 2 surgeries for blockages. I took a two week course of this and within 3 days I was having normal bowel movements. Pain free after a week. Six months later I had another attack, took Xifaxin again with same results. In remission now for 3 years."

10

July 5, 2013

39

76

115,598

Drixoral Cold and Allergy

cold symptoms

"Please bring Drixoral back. It is the ONLY thing that works for me and my husband. NONE of the new drugs work at all for us. Please start making Drixoral again."

10

November 5, 2008

9

31

100,672

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I my boobs got huge on this pill but as well as them I also gained a extra weight on my hips. I completely lost my sex drive as well so it is hurting my relationship. As well as it has been making me so moody. I give this drug a 5 because I never got pregnant. However, the side effects were bad."

5

October 27, 2009

10

63

61,655

Citalopram

depression

"I experienced almost instant positive effects. I was easy going again and life didn't seem so hard. The mountains were scaleable. Only side effect was clenching my teeth. I can live with that! I stopped getting cranky with my kids, which was something I hated doing, so that was the best side effect!!"

9

June 8, 2016

23

53

205,401

Pristiq

depression

"This medication has been a lifesaver! I have been on it for almost 3 weeks and I am amazed at how much better I feel. I suffered a breakdown just after Thanksgiving and continued to be an utter disaster for a few weeks...I entered a PHP program where the Psych suggested Pristiq, something I had been asking my Primary Psych for months! After about 4-5 days, I began to feel somewhat whole again and I'm getting better each day. I still have my ups and downs but I'm now able to get out of bed and shower everyday! The only reason I did not give a 10 is because of some undesirable side effects such as, nausea and very dry mouth. I am told that by 4-6 weeks this should go away."

9

January 27, 2016

31

132

106,707

Implanon

birth control

"I had the implanon in for the full three years and got it out because it expired and we wanted to try for a baby. I had no big issues while the implant was in but experienced an extreme amount of side effects after removal. I had severe nausea, dizziness and spells of anxiety for weeks after removal. So bad that I had to Begin a low dose birth control to counteract the imbalance that was occurring- I was out of work for an entire week and unable to function normally it got so bad at one point. I have now been on the birth control pill for almost two months so everything has subsided except the anxiety. I have never had anxiety in my life and now deal with it on a regular basis thanks to the implanon! Do not use this product!"

2

August 11, 2015

2

144

206,284

Mesalamine

ulcerative colitis, active

"I'very been on Lialda since diagnoses nearly 10 years ago. I started with 2xday and progressed to 4x day about 4 years ago. A month ago I had a bad flare and am not on 6x day for a couple days + casana (sp?) Which is essentially the same drug only in suppository. It's already working to clear up my flare, but I'm experiencing acne and jumbled thoughts. Can't wait to drop the suppository once this is under control, hopefully I'm 1-2 wks. I don't know how "Iowa" cured themselves with diet -- I tried that and Lialda seriously changed my life."

10

March 26, 2017

4

102

69,070

Medroxyprogesterone

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I'm 42 years old. I'm diagnosed with hypothyroidism. I've been stuggling with this for 20 years, right after I had my son. I was recently diagnosed with PCOS. I went to the doctor because I had constant bleeding, spotting, cramps, etc. The Gyn made some tests and I got polyps on my upper side of the uterus. I went for a surgery, and got them out. To reduce the bleeding, the Dr prescribed Provera. Took the pill as told, got my period after 7 day. First days were fine, but the last 5 of them were heavy, with clots...It was horrible, but it helped me to stop the abnormal bleeding. Before the treatment, I was very depressed, just by not been able to leave the house without a pad,was stressful. Now, I can have my life back!"

8

January 27, 2016

23

137

37,460

Vyvanse

adhd

"I am a 50 y/o f just recently diagnosed with ADHD. My 32 y/o was diagnosed just 2 or 3 yrs ago. I have always been forgetful, impatient, unable to focus, misplaced items, etc. I went back to college 2 1/2 yrs ago and did excellent, but it was very hard even though I studied and knew the material it was the same in HS. I realized something was changing in my ability to learn and saw a doc on adults w/ADD & ADHD, realized it was hereditary, got tested and BAM. I've been on the initial 30 mg a day for a month. I feel sure doc will increase the dosage due to how long it lasts. But, It's GREAT, completely changed my life. I have a small decrease in appetite, must take it early to negate insomnia otherwise, awesome med."

9

April 12, 2013

39

142

114,443

Atarax

allergies

"Works great against allergy (25mg) and also somewhat against asthma (due to the anticholinergic properties: dilates the airways). When taking Atarax I can reduce the amount of asthma reliever medication (terbutaline). Side effects: Drowsiness (in the beginning), headache (disappeared after the third pill), muscle twitches and some muscle aches."

9

June 23, 2011

48

49

160,410

Buspirone

anxiety

"One week on, started full dose yesterday. 30m. No side effects, and no haziness. I get slightly dizzy but doesn't interfere with walking. I have tried 3 others before this, And each time I had flu symptoms, couldn't leave the bathroom, couldn't work or take care of my children. This medicine has been nothing but great for me, I haven't had a headache or the tremors for a few days which is already life changing! I can focus, and I have slowly realized that my mind is quieting down:) if nothing has worked for you, please give this a try! No addiction to it they say.. I'm excited that I feel this great:) I can't wait to see what next week and the week after is. I'm looking forward to tomorrow, which is a foreign feeling. Good luck:)"

8

June 13, 2016

137

138

206,363

Mesalamine

ulcerative proctitis

"I am 26 years old and have been battling with bad stomach problems for most of my life. I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Proctitis about 4 years ago. My doctor put me on Lialda but I didn't stick with it. This past December, I had my first flare up...it was awful. I lost 10lbs and just felt sick all of the time. I went back on Lialda (3 pills a day) in January. At first, I didn't feel any different but then it really started working. It has been 8 months and I feel like a normal person now. Still have the occasional stomach ache but nothing abnormal! Feel great!"

10

August 14, 2013

11

110

49,846

Gabapentin

hot flashes

"I have been experiencing hot flashes for about a year now.I was prescribed Gabapentin 300mg for neck herniation/nerve pain and I figured out it was also helping with night sweats. It has been a huge help at night and I have been able to sleep. I recommend giving it a try!!"

10

April 11, 2016

20

51

166,379

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I'm writing this to help others out there who are contemplating on getting the skyla or any IUD. I was first on the pill for about 2 years until I realized I wasn't taking it at the SAME time every single day and that's exactly how one of my close friends got pregnant. I decided to take charge and get the skyla no matter what. The insertion was pretty painful probably about a 7 on a 10 scale, the cramps were absolutely terrible and it would come and go for about 7 to 8 months with the cramps. The only thing that would help was ibprophen and a heating pad and your bed. It's been a year since I've had it and it's the best thing I've ever done. I don't have to worry about anything at all, although the process is hard it's totally worth it!"

9

November 22, 2016

3

147

161,474

Ortho Tri-Cyclen

birth control

"This pill made me an irritable, moody, depressed mess. I would fly off the handle at the drop of a hat and was constantly agitated. It was AWFUL for me and I would never take it again. It did manage to clear my skin pretty well and also my breasts were a little bit more full but it was not worth the emotional issues it caused me. I recently stayed on it for 3 months as recommended to see if side effects would lessen but they did not. The fist time I ever took this medicine I was 19 and ended up on anti-depressants because I didn't realize it was the birth control pill causing my mood swings and depression. This led to a tailspin of anti-depressant madness for the next 5 years and not one doctor ever told me I should try a different birth control pill."

1

December 10, 2012

37

148

44,786

Nasacort

allergic rhinitis

"I bought this medication this morning and took two puffs! Now I am cough cough coughing! It did clear my sinuses but created another irritant...I do not have asthma nor suffer from year round allergies."

4

April 29, 2015

8

35

130,638

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"My problems with it: Bled for 4 or 5 months straight completely irregular period and spotting throughout (plus discharge on a daily basis), HORRIBLE migraines at least once or twice a week. At the most every day for a week and I had never had even a small headache before this birth control. I have gained 20 pounds. I'm naturally small and lost all my weight after having my child with no effort so this is strange for me. No sex drive, horrible depression, anxiety and mood swings, insomnia, nausea, face break out (never even had a zit), and horrible muscular pain. Getting it out."

1

March 27, 2012

8

105

125,022

Dulcolax

constipation

"My husband got this for me since I haven't been pooping that well lately. He told me it was better than any others, because you don't get stomach cramps. WRONG. I took 2 a couple of hours ago, and now, my stomach is in the worst pain ever. Thankfully, I have had a BM, but I don't think I will ever take Dulcolax again because of the severe pain."

3

April 18, 2017

6

69

205,669

Pristiq

anxiety

"I've been using Pristiq for 6 months now. I have never used any form of medication for anxiety before as I said to myself I never want to be on medication. So I spoke to family, friends and then finally a psychologist to help me with my constant anxiety and negative mind chatter- but nothing helped so I decided to see my doctor for a prescription for an anti-depressant/anti-anxiety type medication. He recommended Pristiq. The first few days I felt a little dizzy, some constipation but that soon passed and in about 2 weeks I was feeling a lot calmer, more level headed and a lot more positive. It has helped me get through a tough time and I would recommend it."

9

August 13, 2011

16

122

213,605

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I started itching so I knew I had a yeast infection even though I didn't have any discharge. My yeast infection most likely came from the pfb chromobright (ingrown hair treatment and skin lightener) which is actually pretty great. So yesterday I purchased the Monistat 1 ovule treatment & didn't use it until this morning. All was well until about 1 hour later. Baby when I tell you I could barely stand up because my vagina was on fire I didn't know what to do "

1

August 7, 2017

6

86

201,871

Sitagliptin

diabetes, type 2

"I have been on Januvia for about a year and a half. My AIC went down from 9.0 to 8.0. However, I have developed nausea, dizziness, vomiting which I never know when it will hit. Had colonoscopy and they found nothing. In last six months developed dumbness in my right arm and hand, reflux which keeps me up at night, constant urination about every 45 minutes and fatigue (this has added three more pills to my daily intake for those symptoms). Told my doctor and he said to keep taking Januvia and that I was not getting any younger. However, I read here that others have similar side affects once on Junuvia."

7

February 6, 2017

47

112

38,967

Contrave

weight loss

"I’m posting a follow-up from my original review, which I wrote 4 months after starting Contrave and having lost 29lbs. (If you sort the reviews by “most helpful,” mine comes up first if you’re interested in reading it.) I have been on Contrave for a little over a year now and I have lost 48lbs. I went from 194 to 146, so from “obese” to “normal!” I started at a size 12-14 and I’m down to a 6-8 (sometimes smaller!). At this point, the loss has slowed considerably but I’m not struggling to maintain as I used to before Contrave. I’m still losing 2-3lbs a month, which is really just a bonus now! The one side effect that persists is a complete aversion to alcohol, but I don’t mind. As I said before, this medicine has changed my life."

10

December 3, 2017

1

139

229,764

Lurasidone

schizoaffective disorde

"This medicine has been amazing. I was put on 40 mg at night and we changed it to 20 mg in the morning and 20 mg at night. It makes me a bit sedated during the day, but honestly this is a relief, since I'm just really glad not to be so paranoid and afraid anymore. It's made the voices leave, paranoia go way down, and I don't fly off the handle over every little thing anymore. No weight gain, no increased appetite, and I don't feel dumb as a rock like I have on Risperdal or Geodon. Would definitely recommend this medicine to anyone who hasn't tried it but who needs a change! I've been on it for about 4 and a half weeks."

10

April 7, 2012

41

125

127,751

Phentermine

weight loss

"I am 28, 5 ft 7in and my starting weight was 298lbs. I have always looked smaller than I weighed. I started taking phentermine 01/19/2017. I work out every other day for four hours. I mostly do cardio between treadmill, elliptical, stair climber, and arc trainer. Depending on the day I will only use two different cardio machines. Then utilize the weight lifting machines to tighten and tone. Had my first weigh in yesterday and I was down 20.8 lbs. My goal was 10. This has def helped me get my eating under control and I have more energy as well. The only problem I face is severe dry mouth which water will fix or even chewing gum. I would recommend this as a starting point to lose weight. I didn't get a refill as per my request."

10

February 18, 2017

20

138

82,929

Paxil

anxiety

"I have tried most SSRIs and some SNRIs. Paxil was indeed the most effective for me with my anxiety symptoms. By now you have probably read the horror stories on the internet about coming off of it. Indeed this happened to me. It was horrible. I went off of it because I thought I was better and ended up off of work because my symptoms got so bad. This was because I was being followed by a GP who did not know about discontinuation syndrome (early 2000s). However, I wouldn't write this drug off necessarily. After the discontinuation hell I experienced I was referred to a psychiatrist who used the taper to Prozac method to get me off of Paxil.This method worked for me. Hope this may help someone to know about it."

7

January 13, 2016

30

133

125,208

Dulcolax

constipation

"Took 5mg of dulcolax going to bed at 10pm. Woke at 4 with excruciating abdominal cramps, then started having heart palpitations, sweats , nausea, worse pain than childbirth .....then I fainted ! Woke up on the tiled bathroom floor with 4 children looking at me thinking I was dead....have a head injury from the bang on the tilled floor, soiled myself cos I hadn't the energy to lift myself to the toilet seat...profuse diarrhoea for 30 minutes ....bed ridden for 6 hours after the faint.....NEVER again will I take this medicine...on the bottle it says "for gentle relief of constipation " .....nothing could be further from the truth. I'm actually traumatised."

3

August 2, 2016

31

111

87,748

Naproxen

muscle pain

"This is at present a God-send. I tore my shoulder muscles at work, nothing removed that "sickening" inside pain, you know the one where it makes you irritable with loved ones. This has dulled the pain after an hour. I'm actually smiling and can concentrate again. Hope this helps more out there."

9

September 25, 2008

33

52

149,286

Mirena

birth control

"I've had it in for a couple months so far it's been good. A little spotting every once in a while only hurt for a couple hours on the first day I got it put in. I'm 18 years old no kids. Works great I'm satisfied with it. Don't get long periods just about 2 hour long at the most. Partner says he doesn't feel string. Hurts ever once in a while."

8

March 13, 2015

10

72

121,403

Venlafaxine

depression

"I've been on this for almost three months at this point for my depression and anxiety. I started at 75 mg, raised to 150 mg, and then lowered back to 75 mg. While it doesn't at all touch my anxiety, I definitely feel a lot better depression-wise. My psychiatrist raised it to 150 mg in the hopes it would help my anxiety, but it didn't so we lowered it and simply added 50 mg of Seroquel XR to help the anxiety. I honestly can't say I really have any side effects. Perhaps I have minor night sweats at times but if there are any side effects I don't really notice them, and I feel satisfied using this for my depression."

9

February 15, 2016

48

120

135,115

Dapsone

acne

"I never had pimple before but once I turned 23, I was having pimples once in a while and later it was covered in my chicks. Nothing was working out for me so I decided to see a dermatologist and he recommended Aczone. I have started using it last November 2012 and still using it. My face is fully cleared now and it is smooth just like it was before and no spots. Although I do get pimple once in a while but it just got away. Also I don't use make up much may be that's why it got cleared and nice. Overall, I Love it and I am glad that Doctor prescribed me this one. But I just don't know how long I should use it for because my tube is getting empty and I wont get any more refills."

10

May 21, 2013

20

142

61,668

Citalopram

depression

"I was on celexa for about 3 months, started with 10 mg. and raised up to 20 when I felt no changes. After going up to 20, i felt constantly tired, drowsy and like a walking zombie. My anxiety and depression only got worse, it caused me to have thoughts of suicide and self harm and I just felt worse overall. My experience on celexa was terrible and I would not recomend this drug at all."

1

May 6, 2016

30

76

204,799

Cyproheptadine

ailure to thrive

"These pills really work. I have been struggling with weight gain for years! I took these pills and within just 2-3 weeks I gained 10lbs! I love this and I am currently looking to buy more! They make you really sleepy but they definitely help you out on the weight by boosting your appetite and allowing you to pack on the food! I took them 3 times a day after every meal instead of with or before that way I ate 3x more than usual and was able to increase my calorie intake each day! I also drank ensure plus and ate things with peanut butter. I.e, apples and peanut butter, graham crackers with peanut butter, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I was a size 0 now I’m a size 2! Try this ladies it works!"

10

October 6, 2017

0

137

178,127

Duloxetine

generalized anxiety disorde

"I've used Lexapro for several years before starting on Cymbalta around 10 months ago. My anxiety is under much better control and the sexual side effects are significantly less pronounced. Take twice a day, 30mg in the morning and 60 mg at night."

10

August 20, 2011

59

43

187,912

Etonogestrel

birth control

"So I have had Nexplanon for 2 years 3 months. I had it inserted 3 months after my son was born and I was breastfeeding so hadn’t had a period since having him. The no periods continued up until a week ago when I got a normal type period. At this point I would say that I am still breastfeeding although it’s just one small feed a night. I am now on day 9 since this period stated and I am still randomly spotting fresh blood... my theory is that the breastfeeding has been suppressing my period and now that has almost stopped they have returned.. although by the looks of things between that and the Nexplanon they are all over the place."

4

November 17, 2017

1

123

189,767

Oxycodone

pain

"I have scoliosis that causes sereve pain, my spine is S shaped. its a pretty severe curve. Anyway been to a number of doctors, finally got a PM doc that prescibed a number of pain meds that did not work, I almost gave up until he prescribed oxycontin. What a relief, now we have to adjust the dosage a bit but finally got it perfect, I take 4 40mg pills a day and been on that same dose for about a year and it is still working great, I am not building a tolerance to it at all."

10

May 22, 2008

72

98

2,351

Clobex

psoriasis

"I love this stuff... I actually use a different medication for my body called Stelara and I love that product as well. But this is a good back up for special occasions when I want to let my hair down! I spray several days before the event and I am almost clear. I spray before bed and sleep with it in my hair and then around noonish I wash my hair! Also don't wear nail polish while applying, It will be like nail polish remover. Great product."

10

November 15, 2013

22

87

43,503

Hydromorphone

pain

"Severe neuropathy pain in both hands and feet for over a year. Was just sent to a pain management doctor who prescribed 24 mg of Exalgo once daily along with 4 mg of Dilaudid every 6-8 hours. Now have no pain whatsoever. This is a true miracle."

10

August 10, 2010

13

47

213,447

Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir

hiv infection

"I started on Stribilid on 17th Jan 2014, my Viral Load was 150k. After 4 weeks I'm undetectable. I've had little side effects at all. I take the pill at lunch, all seems to be working (really) well so far. I quit drinking to help the meds work best they can and to improve adherence but by the looks of things this regimen is doing well for lots of people which is great to see. Kidney and liver all good too!"

9

February 26, 2014

18

81

47,486

Tapentadol

pain

"Nucynta was prescribed by my pain clinic a few months ago. Despite my complaints of severe anxiety, restlessness, elevated blood pressure , restless legs, my skin turning blue, inability to sleep, they continue prescribing it. I am losing my mind. I have spinal stenosis, DDD , RA and OA with cervical fusion surgery, two total hip replacements and one hip revision. My life is governed by pain. Since I started taking this horrible rx I am losing my mind. I am 69."

1

February 4, 2016

58

82

130,779

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have had the Mirena in for almost five years - this has been the best for quality of life. I used to be very unwell with endometriosis for many years - now I don't even get a period. I am 25 and without children. I have had some slight side effects of slight weight gain and loss of libido - however these I keep in check with exercise and an understanding partner. Worked for me - hope it can for you."

9

November 15, 2011

1

82

113,315

Bisacodyl

constipation

"Dulcolax has put me in the ER more than once due to the pain, vomiting, sweating, dizziness being so severe that I thought I was going to die. Sometimes it works well with very little side effects, but it's not worth taking the chance. I've been constipated over half my life. The best results I've ever had have came from taking an over the counter (generic) stool softener along with senna, or the generic brand of senna along with drinking lots of water. There is also a stool softener plus laxative combination, over the counter medicine you can buy. If these things work for me, they (should) work for just about anyone as I said, I have had issues with constipation forever. I have to deal with it on a daily basis. Hope this helps some1."

2

October 10, 2015

14

136

138,404

Phentermine

weight loss

"I started phentermine two months ago (mid-Jan 2014) and I have lost 25 pounds (almost 26) so far. Working out is a challenge with my kids so I just try to walk whenever I can. I mostly monitor my caloric intake to make sure I eat enough to avoid my body's starvation defense mode, because that would defeat the purpose. I usually do the protein meal bars for lunch or breakfast shakes and then a sensible dinner. Only discomfort is the occasional constipation when I don't drink enough water. But usually the dry mouth is enough incentive to drink as much water as possible. Also I completely eliminated soda and other caffeine sources which I believe helps avoid the risk of heart palpitations."

9

March 21, 2014

24

123

90,560

Docosanol

herpes simplex

"I've had cold sore for most of my life. I've tried a lot of different things but this abreva straight conquered this cold sore highly recommend this product I understand not all medication works the same for everyone but this did wonders for me."

9

September 23, 2015

6

44

87,373

Dulcolax Laxative

constipation

"One pill is plenty for me and I'm a big guy. Don't expect a miracle in five minutes. I take it late in the evening before bedtime and before noon the next day it's working. I drink plenty of liquids (not milk) when taking it. If I take more than one pill, it gives me cramps and diarrhea . I find that eating foods with plenty of fiber (25-30g/day) and drinking plenty of fluids (fewer dairy products) eliminates most of my constipation problems. When I get off that diet I tend to have the problem again. I also take some Metamucil daily, "after" a good BM, mixed with juice or water which gives me lots of additional fiber . This works for me, hope this helps! For serious problems I would recommend seeing a doctor."

9

November 19, 2015

3

135

213,180

Ticagrelor

prevention of atherothrombotic events

"I had a stent installed in right ventricle at 80% blockage. And then I was put on Brilinta for 1+ year. Minimal problems. Minor bruising in last few weeks. Minor bleeding early on. Can't tell if it's affecting breathing since I'm also on other meds (statin, metoprolil, lisiniprol ... pardon spelling errors). I was a runner, now am walk/jogger...a few miles/day, few times a week. Still experience some pressure/breathing occurrences during first few minutes, then I walk, and restart jogging. After a while (10-15 minutes, about a mile) this tends to go away and I can jog a little longer. No way to determine if any of the meds contribute to this. I look forward to stopping Brilinta very soon. Hope it helps the breathing/pressure but am pessimistic"

8

November 7, 2017

1

128

63,930

Sertraline

depression

"After trying several antidepressants to treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD, I found Zoloft was my preferred choice. My depressive symptoms became tolerable, but only because the Zoloft put me in a fog. I was less energetic, way less motivated, and felt like a vegetable - but I was softer and less [emotionally] abusive, so I continued for the sake of my loved ones. I gave it a low score because the withdrawal has felt like torture. I experienced massive panic attacks, fits of anger/violence, the "brain zaps", muscle spasms, sexual complications, etc. On the plus side, coming out of the Zoloft "fog" has meant more creativity, motivation, energy, focus, and overall quality of life. I would urge others to strongly reconsider getting on Zoloft."

2

June 5, 2017

7

124

187,908

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I’ve had nexplanon for 2 years now and I absolutely love it! The first 6 months with this I had a little spotting, not much. After the 6 months I haven’t had my period whatsoever, so a year in a half with no period. Haven’t really had any side effect because just a little weight gain but every BC I feel like you gain a little! I highly recommend this, but everyone’s body is different. But I love it and will keep using this! Didn’t have to pay anything for this either!! 3 years with not buying BC ever month!"

10

November 19, 2017

2

100

24,975

Lipitor

high cholesterol

"This medicine did a number on my legs. Had numbness, the legs felt like led, wobbly. I had been a mail carrier and walked 10-11 miles and day, retired but continued to walk 4-5 miles a day besides being very active with DIY projects and part time job. Took Lipitor earlier this year. It got the numbers down, but I had 3 ER visits in one week and spent the night in the hospital because my legs were acting up and it scared me and my heart did weird things. Lot of stress for me and my family. We have good insurance, but this will still probably be around $2000. I would not recommend Lipitor to anyone-there are other cholesterol meds out there."

5

April 17, 2016

87

123

88,965

Singulair

allergic rhinitis

"Finally, finally, finally! I was originally given this for COPD and asthma so you might be wondering why I am writing this under allergic rhinitis. 24 hours after the first dose and ever since, my nose and sinuses are clear for the first time in literally my entire adolescent and adult life. I can sleep, breathe, and it has greatly helped asthma! Not a single side effect to be found."

10

September 5, 2017

16

70

177,619

Duloxetine

generalized anxiety disorde

"I initially took Cymbalta for distonia, which was involuntary movement in my hands caused by a type of Muscular Dystrophy. A combination of Cymbalta, Neurontin, and Tramadol are very effective in reducing my pain. After several months I noticed a great change in my personality. To make a long story short, I realize I've dealt with anxiety most of my life. Cymbalta has literally changed my life. If this medication had been available in the 1960's or 1970's my life would have been dramatically different. I can't imagine life without Cymbalta."

10

July 30, 2015

67

91

231,518

Trazodone

insomnia

"I have not slept more than 4-5 hrs at a time for 30 years until finally I couldn't take it any more. I had heard of melatonin and tried it for about 6 months, 50mg kinda worked I slept 5 hrs at a time. When I talked to my Doctor about my sleep problem I was prescribed Trazadone, I totally understand why people function so much better with 8 full hours of sleep. I am a new person who is a lot more pleasant to be around. I have taken trazadone for the past couple of years and couldn't be more pleased."

10

February 11, 2016

67

102

99,933

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"It certainly gets the job done. It began working on me quickly like within the next 30 min if not sooner. I did have some cramping with mine, but wasn't terrible. An A in this area. The taste, absolutely awful and I had to stop to chew big red gum in between so many sips to keep from vomiting. It tastes like salty thick grape cough syrup and has a terrible aftertaste. I wish it could've tasted better, but oh well its for a purpose."

10

January 25, 2016

6

85

34,593

Minocycline

acne

"I am on Solodyn for 5 month now and my first 3 months was bad and the 4th month got better but I developed a minor itch on my leg and I ask the doctor about it , guess was one of the drug side effects, Also feeling nausea or loopy is what I get some time too! But my back is so much better now and no acne or inflamed blackheads slowly clearing up! But worry about liver damage : ("

6

May 15, 2017

4

82

122,925

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel

birth control

"I swear this pill made me so anxious. I would have so many panic attacks and always feeling the worst was about to happen. It always got better on the period week...the week not on the pill (obvi). I don't know....I don't recommend this pill to someone who may struggle with anxiety or depression. I did perfectly fine on Ortho Tri Cycline other than I had switched due to the irritability I felt. I then realized, I'd rather be a grump than always going in panic mode."

1

June 7, 2016

4

87

167,158

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had an ectopic pregnancy after only 7 months of using Skyla. My right fallopian tube was removed, I was in the hospital for 5 days and was in the worst pain of my life. When I got it it sounded great - no worries for three years, more cost effective in the long run, but as it turned out I shelled out almost 300 dollars for 6 months and then had to pay thousands in hospital bills on top of that. I wish I had opted for ANY. OTHER. METHOD."

1

May 9, 2016

4

91

165,228

Phentermine / topiramate

obesity

"I've lost 19 pounds in less than a month and had some of the side effects tingling feet, dizziness, and headache. My Doctor ordered some labs I now take vitamin D & K. I no longer have high blood pressure. I'm happy."

8

August 4, 2013

53

42

72,860

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I've been on LoEstrin Fe 24 for quite some time, and then I guess my insurance didn't pay for it and I ended up switching to Microgestin Fe 1/20. I've been on this birth control for nearly 2 years, and it's done the job with minimal side effects. I've been taking Microgestin consistently with Neurontin and Adderall while also taking it with other various medications. I mainly switched because Lutera was giving me horrible acne and spotting. With Microgestin, my acne has been relatively normal except the last couple of months, which could have been induced by stress. Periods on Microgestin are shorter and sometimes nonexistent. However, my libido hasn't been the same in years since I've been on birth control, so I'm considering the IUD"

9

June 26, 2015

4

126

134,743

Reglan

migraine

"After about a week of headaches and migraines with no relief despite taking every treatment I had available, I went to the ER. The doctor mentioned Reglan as a treatment option and I accepted. I got Reglan in an IV, and a few minutes later I just started to feel very anxious. Everything just felt very urgent and I felt very restless. My face also started to feel hot. I also was alone during this visit, which I'm sure didn't help. I also suffer from anxiety, so it just increased my usual symptoms. My migraine relief was only so-so; it came back the next day. Reglan might be a good option for you if your migraine is really bad, but be careful because it can make you really anxious."

2

November 4, 2017

0

129

205,784

Pristiq

depression

"Both my husband I started taking Pristiq for about a month and it has changed our lives. We are both what we once were and are "supposed to be". It has cleared our concentration and thinking and memory issues and we both feel "normal". Gone is the out of the blue sadness, anger and lack of motivation or interest in anything. We both feel great now and we are both losing weight like crazy. It's been 3 weeks for me and I am already down two pant sizes! I can hardly believe it! I am not starving constantly anymore like I used to be on other medicines and I eat when I need to instead of eating to fill an emptiness. I love Pristiq so far."

10

April 14, 2011

21

126

229,997

Lastacaft

conjunctivitis, allergic

"Nothing else worked for me. I tried Pataday and Bepreve before and Lastacaft blew it out of the water. Super fast acting and I only use it less than once per day. My doctor loves this and I will stick with it for life. My eyes used to be red and itch all day and now they are clear and comfortable. Love it!"

10

November 2, 2011

14

63

133,223

Tri-Sprintec

acne

"I read a lot of reviews on this product that had me scared to try this pill. BUT one thing I noticed is that the majority of people who were on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo or whatever other product that is the 'name brand' version on this had the most problems with it. Anyway, I am on my 3rd week. I have not experienced any side effects that I could notice, seriously not one. I still feel the same way I did before I got on it. I'm taking this pill to regulate my cycle because it's so irregular and also for acne, which was most likely cause by imbalanced hormones. I haven't broken out since I have been on this pill."

9

January 29, 2012

31

121

70,572

Flomax

urinary tract stones

"Have one 4mm stone hung up between the kidney and bladder and another 5mm stone in the kidney. Have been on Flowmax for a month and while it has helped me to urinate more, the stone seems stuck. I am not happy with the side effects: stuffy nose, feeling dizzy and just off, also seems to cause some water retention. Would love to have the positive results other users have had but so far, no luck passing the stone."

3

October 17, 2015

27

79

225,289

Bupropion

depression

"I started at 100mg and the first few weeks I felt really amazing for the first time in my life. After the fourth week or so, I switched to the 150mg because I had found that the initial euphoria had worn off and I thought that it had lost its efficacy. The higher dose was too strong for me so I switched back and have been on the 100mg since. I do not have the same dark cycles that I used to, and though I still feel depressed at times, it is not nearly as often as before, and the episodes are manageable. I am not feeling chronic hopelessness nor paranoid or defensive. It does not feel like I am 'medicated' while on this. I am not experiencing many side effects (just more intense dreams, and some minor constipation)."

9

June 7, 2015

53

139

214,697

Escitalopram

generalized anxiety disorde

"I was getting panic attacks, overwhelming anxiety attacks and just wanted to sleep all of the time. My GP felt I'd probably been suffering depression for over five years, and prescribed Escitalopram, which works."

9

September 21, 2017

4

34

11,735

Trulicity

diabetes, type 2

"Day two of taking the higher dose of trulicity I was so ill , my breath smelt like poop and I kept burping with the most awful eggy/ pooey breath , later that night I was violently sick and it smelt again like poop and looked liked it . I've never been sick with what looked like should have come out the other end . Just started on lower dose today so hopefully don't get side affects like that again ."

3

February 16, 2017

16

81

133,133

Tri-Sprintec

birth control

"I have been taking Tri-Sprintec for one month now and it made my period come early. I just took the last blue pill and I have been bleeding for 14 days nonstop. Now I'm on the placebo pills so hopefully the bleeding will stop in a few days. At first it was just spots of blood and then I had heavy bleeding. It has made me very emotional and sensitive and the loss of blood has made me so tired with no energy. Been having really bad nightmares and cramps. I'm going to try a different pill next month because this one is definitely not working for me. "

1

August 31, 2013

11

109

58,288

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

pain

"My wisdom teeth are impacted and I have several cavities and I am waiting to have surgery. My doctor prescribed Vicodin for the pain and it works very well as long as I continue taking it every 6 hours. I can tell when the medication wears off, because my jaw starts to throb."

9

March 20, 2008

134

53

1,229

Sumatriptan

migraine

"I took one pill at onset, then took a second pill after 2 hours of no relief, as directed. I spent a total of 5 hours puking and uncoordinated, except for the hour the 2nd pill knocked me out with drowsiness. My migraine never subsided and continued to rage in full force during and after the side effects. Will not take again."

1

January 7, 2016

7

62

17,113

Flexeril

muscle spasm

"Have had a Diabetic Frozen Shoulder/Diabetic Complication - Adhesive Capulitus for about 8 or so months. Have been on Norco 7%u2019s for a while, but Flexeril seems to work better for me right now , NOTHING helps Frozen Shoulder. %u2026 FYI, do NOT do any Physical Therapy in the initial or %u201Cpainful%u201D stage, I made that mistake and made it worse. My Orthopedic specialist even told me the same thing at our initial visit last week. Wish I would have seen him first. My GP put me in Physical Therapy and wondered why I got a lot worse. Admittedly, doctors have no idea how to treat a Frozen Shoulder, especially in Diabetics as the scar tissue is much more dense. They suggest surgery on most websites online.. on something they know nothing about? No thanks"

7

May 8, 2016

15

135

201,424

Zoloft

depression

"Many years in pain ....Zoloft saved me . Side Effects -Minor Relief From Depression - Tremendous Been on it for over 15 years . Started at 50mg per day , now 150 per day . Thankyou Pfizer ...for giving me my life back ."

10

July 19, 2015

89

44

119,441

Testosterone

not listed / othe

"44yr old man, with low T (T- score 80), noticed changes in normal vitality and depression for past few years. Had T-levels tested and found out my levels were subpar. Began testosterone cypionate Injections 8 months ago. Injections have provided strength, increased mood & mental acuity, normal sex drive, and overall physical health improvement. No one single factor related to these injections has been astoundingly increased as some of the previous postings suggest. Be smart about testosterone replacement. Research your health issues, identify your primary reason for decline, decide on method of treatment; eat, sleep, and exercise appropriately, and stick to the program on a regular basis. Have T-levels checked every 6 months & adjust."

7

June 10, 2013

6

115

23,847

Saphris

bipolar disorde

"Been on Saphris for almost a year. Have tried almost all of the others except for Latuda. My experience is that I have had the best dreams and put on the least amount of weight on this medicine. Also, not nearly as drowsy."

10

February 19, 2015

51

43

154,215

Cyanocobalamin

schilling test

"I have been using B-12 inject for close to twenty years. I suffer from thyroid problems and am currently treaded with pills. I also have goiter, fibromyaliga, RHA, osteo being tested for kupus (which is almost a yes for sure) panic disorder chronic. and several other minor thing. My body is in daily pain. I use 1500 cc of b12. this aides in pain relief. as well as mood enhancer also puts u down when ur too highly strung. It also keeps ur skin so pretty. I go weeks when sometimes I forget to take it and my body to screams "please get me the b12." it seems to run ur nervous system. and pain. I take this to ease some parts of pain for what it works on. When the weather is nice 1000 cc a month. it seems to be keeping me normal. love it...."

10

January 5, 2016

21

147

84,064

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I'm eighteen and just became sexually active for the first time and just wanted to be extra protected even though my boyfriend always uses condoms and still does. I have had horrible cramps and spotting. It's disgusting and really scared me. My boyfriend took me to the doctor and they determined that, that's what it was. I've just been taking over the counter pain medication to help, but this has been a really bad experience."

2

May 25, 2017

0

75

76,582

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"This has been good for losing weight. I was skeptical at first because of all of the reported side effects and the costs. I checked with my pharmacy and found that my insurance paid all but $50 for it and the manufacturer will send you a card to cover the rest. There was ZERO cost for me to try this. First, the side effects. I had them all. Tired, joint pains, back pain, feeling foggy... It was bad. Everything subsided within the first 2 weeks. The back pain still remains but not as bad. Now results. I started the drug on 4/9/2017 at 306 pounds. As of 7/10/2017 I am down to 278 pounds. I walk daily and don't feel like eating too much. My cravings for sugar, soda and fast food is all but gone. My weight loss is slowing now though."

10

July 11, 2017

33

143

60,033

NuvaRing

birth control

"I tried the NuvaRing as a sample. Within two weeks I had very bad mood swings, I was anxious and paranoid all the time. I got very naseous and had bad headaches. It put me out of commission for a whole day because I felt so sick. I took it out that day and within hours I felt like I was back to myself. Of course there were still hormones in my system but the nausea and the severe headaches went away almost instantly. As far as the convenience, it was awesome to not have to remember to take a pill. I didn't feel it at all. If I didn't mind feeling like a lunatic all day I would have definitely kept using it."

5

July 15, 2013

12

124

13,771

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

adhd

"I've been taking 20mg of Adderall XR for about 4 months now, and yes I'll admit it has dramatically changed my life. All the good side effects come to life and I feel like a completely amazing person."

8

January 21, 2009

11

38

68,550

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"I went on this because I was tired of taking pills everyday. Within the 1st dose my periods stopped and I thought Wow this is great. However in the 2 doses that I had I gained 40 pounds. I was on the pills for 7 years and I had steady weight. If I could go back I would NEVER switched to the Depo Shot. Worst decision ever!"

1

July 19, 2017

1

67

24,091

Tretinoin

acne

"I am 43. I've had acne since I was 12, and was very self conscious- especially at my age...I mean, how crappy is acne in your 40's and wrinkles? Ugh. I started taking tretinoin .05%. I had terrible peeling and dryness for a few months, but I noticed my face starting to get clearer. Was the drying and peeling worth it- to have dull skin is not cool. So.....I used an exfoiliating fash wash each morning and once a week used one of those face scrubby things in the shower. Also, I put on a moisturizer with SPF 30- that's important because this stuff will make you burn in the sun! That all worked for me! At around the 6 month time, there was no more acne- only a few zits around the time of my period- AND I get complements on my youthful skin!"

10

February 11, 2016

12

145

231,787

Trazodone

insomnia

"Ever since I started using this, (thanks so much, doc!) I have been in Heaven. I have had problems sleeping for months, maybe even a year but not as extreme then. I start to feel tired and my eyes start to want to shut just 20-25 mins after I take this! The "window of opportunity" where it is most obvious it's working (when I feel sleepiest) is (obviously) the time I go to bed. The one time I missed that window was out of experimentation, as I wanted to know if it would knock me out as I was sitting on my couch. Didn't work! When I went to bed that night it was very hard to do so. So now, I ALWAYS head straight to bed when I feel sleepiest."

10

April 15, 2014

138

131

51,225

Azithromycin

tonsillitis/pharyngitis

"I have been taking these for the past three days and it has made my throat worse (I have blisters in the back of my throat) it has made me tired, given me headaches, and my stomach has been killing me"

1

November 26, 2015

9

41

228,503

Geodon

schizophrenia

"60mg very effective for psychotic symptoms. Zero weight gain. However, had to come off due to bad side effects. Quite severe depersonalization and jaw pain. As I understand it, this is quite a rare side effect so I wouldn't let it dissuade you. Reactions to antipsychotics are very much on an individual basis. Would recommend despite my personal side effects."

6

May 2, 2016

6

60

208,629

Amlodipine / olmesartan

high blood pressure

"I was on Benicar for about ten years before my insurance decided they won't cover it. I tried several other medications with lots of disappointment and very high BP. My doctor recommended Azor, works even better and it took about six months for my insurance to cover it. The cost with the coupon from the manufacturer it is great!"

10

November 9, 2017

0

59

140,695

Escitalopram

anxiety

"For three years I self medicated with over the counter codeine for anxiety and depression. I never ever wanted to take antidepressants thinking I just needed to eat healthier, .be more social, find a better job, excercise etc. After several weeks of panic attacks and gaining weight I decided I would fill the script for Lexapro (I got Lexam). I took 5mg the first night and instantly felt calm, a bit dizzy/dopey and went to bed. The next day I felt spaced out and also defeated for taking them. It felt a bit like walking in water...slow. The next day I felt great! I've been on them a week and no more anxiety, depression. Now I have something to GIVE to my family and friends and can work new Jobs and socialise and connect with strangers."

9

October 23, 2016

18

136

60,019

NuvaRing

birth control

"I have been using the NuvaRing for almost 2 years now and I absolutely love this birth control. It is so incredibly convenient as I was always very forgetful with the pill. I started taking birth control when I was 15 because I had the WORST period ever. My periods prior to the NuvaRing would consist of extreme pain to the point I would miss school and constant bleeding that would last up to 2 weeks. With the NuvaRing I rarely EVER get any pain my periods are very light and only last 3-5 days and my fianc"

10

September 21, 2013

5

98

96,523

Neurontin

postherpetic neuralgia

"I am on Gabapentin for nerve damage due to chemotherapy. I am now up to 600mg 3 times a day. I am not having a lot of relief and have a lot of dizziness, joint pain headaches, and unsteadiness."

6

March 9, 2014

123

39

168,496

Tranylcypromine

depression

"This worked really well for me for depression but I also have ADHD and had to stop Adderall. I actually got low blood pressure from this with headaches and what made it normal was eating cheese and taking Adderall. Would still be taking it if I could get prescribed Adderall at the same time."

9

March 22, 2017

2

54

5,380

Cryselle

birth control

"I've been on cryselle for about 6 years, never had a problem. No side effects never experienced a headache (but I never get headaches prior) periods always come on the 3rd placebo pill day and last 2 days and the 3rd day is spotting. No crazy hormones and no acne AT ALL. The first pack u will experience nausea as any birth control pill because the hormones but should subside by the second pack. I did stop taking the pills after about 5 1/2 years when I noticed my vaginal mucus started smelling funky for about 2 months, when I stopped birth controll completely it went away and then I had a baby, just finished my first pack of cryselle post pregnancy and the same smell is back. Maybe I was on it for too long though! Hope this helps"

9

November 2, 2016

1

140

155,029

Metronidazole

diverticulitis

"I have taken this medication more than I have wanted to for Diverticulitis (this and cipro combined kill the infection) as well have taken for BV. Does it suck? Yes. Can it make you feel like crap? Absolutely. But suck it up and take the medication. Either push through the side effects or don't get better. Eat a small snack before taking. Immediately drink water - a full glass. Take on schedule and your issues will go way."

10

September 25, 2016

34

78