Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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183,256	Cymbalta	osteoarthritis	"Although I've read it could take up to 4 weeks to see any improvement while taking Cymbalta, I noticed the pain that I usually experience for several hours in the morning has subsided significantly with the first dose. It's been one week and the improvement continues!"	9	January 15, 2013	66	46
88,767	Fluticasone	rhinitis	"Great product have been using it on and off for 10 years. Was a smoker while using this product and it would open up sinus great . Now I'm a no smoker and use for allergies. Glad to see its now over the counter . Happy happy happy!"	9	February 20, 2015	19	48
145,656	Qsymia	weight loss	"im always leary about primary care providers pushing weight loss med like belviq and qysmia and insulin pens that make you lose weight after all what incentives are they getting from the company ? The upside to this medicine is the trial basis took care of my cervical neck pain but the combination of the meds was a disaster. I felt moody, irritable, anxious, depressed, hopeless, tingly all over, headaches, nauseated, thirsty, never hungry thanks to nausea, sleeplessness, wired!!! and tired!!! odd sensations, cold and heat intolerance, panic, blurred vision. No thanks I would rather be fat and happy ! I was eating healthy and drinking only water but was unable to lose the weight. This is a horrible medicine!!"	2	September 9, 2015	39	120
96,469	Neurontin	pain	"I was given this medicine in hospital to help with pain/nerve damage after a ruptured disc. BEWARE it made me suicidal! I am a normal, healthy person but after a week or so on this, I started sobbing almost all the time and was in total despair. Fortunately, my husband worked out what the stimulus was and I was told to stop taking the medicine immediately. This was recommended as the withdrawal effects would be better than carrying on with it and weaning off. It took a couple of weeks but I could only have close friends around who understood that at any moment, a wave of crying would over take me but wouldn't last."	1	January 22, 2012	130	115
180,569	Adderall XR	adhd	"I take the extended release once a day. I recently got a dose increase for my extreme fatigue. It has been about 3 weeks and I do not like the symptoms that occur with it. I feel like a zombie, I don't enjoy talking when I am on my medicine, I get extremely bad frequent headaches, I am even more tired when it wears off but I am unable to sleep, I get really irritable and moody. With the lower dose the main problematic symptom I would have was the dry mouth, but that was manageable."	5	May 10, 2017	6	96
45,084	Fluoxetine	anxiety and stress	"I have Obssessive Compulsive Personality Disorder, Anxiety, Anger. I Came off 8 years of venlafaxine with a week of headaches, increased fluid loss, dehydration and difficulty concentrating. 1st day of fluoxetine seemed at first to be similar to past week. After 5 hours, my mind started to feel a little dizzy with accompanying nausea. By evening, nausea heightened and appetite decreased. Next day, within 1 hour, I felt the full effects: vertigo, metallic taste/smell, nausea, alertness, and heart flutter. Within 5 hours, I could no longer remain at a workstation, feeling very dizzy. GP ordered rest, I went home and laid up. The second evening/night: difficulty falling asleep, violent dreams, electrical pulses in brain, anxiety. Third morning: extreme tiredness, brain pulses continuing, vertigo."	5	November 11, 2016	6	123
83,998	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I have been on sprintec since I was 16 and am now 18. Originally when I started taking tri sprintec I noticed myself being hungry and eating a lot of food in the middle of the night. I've always been super thin and I still am because it only made me gain weight during the first six months of taking it then I worked out and burned it all off! I no longer gain weight and I've had severe acne all my life since I was in elementary school and now I don't have a single pimple on my body!!!! I take it every morning consistently and it's been working great for me! I have unprotected sex with my boyfriend of a few years and it has protected me from getting pregnant. I highly recommend tri sprintec b/c symptoms during the first few months are normal."	10	July 24, 2017	4	146
72,081	Tramadol	back pain	"I don't take Tramadol every day, an eighty tablet prescription has lasted me almost 2 years, but when I do it really helps with my chronic back and arthritis pain and seems to have no side effects that I notice, other than the added benefit of a great night's sleep and temporary alleviation of the depression that naturally goes along with pain. The big down side is it's addiction potential, but that doesn't seem to be much of a problem unless you have that tendency. I prefer alternative pain management to drugs such as visualization, positive self talk, massage, and meditation, but a little medication help at times is a nice adjunct that can give you a "pain vacation.""	9	March 19, 2015	19	119
111,832	Gianvi	birth control	"I took Gianvi for 3 months, and I loved it. I lost weight (about 10lbs) even though I was eating the a lot of fast food and crap, my mood improved, I felt more motivated, and dispite having some spotting a couple of days before starting my period it did make my periods lighter and shorter with virtually no cramps. After three months my insurance switched me to Loryna which has been a nightmare. I've been on that for a month and had such horrible nausea constantly and was sick to the point of throwing up on several occasions and even threw my pill up once and had to take plan b! It was a dreadful experience and I'm going back on Gianvi today. Couldn't be happier! Give Gianvi a try it's been awesome for me."	10	November 17, 2013	12	136
144,219	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I can honestly say I hate this form of birth control I never would get a period until a few months ago and for the past 2 months it has been non stop my mood swings are everywhere I'm gaining weight like crazy this birth control is not even worth it."	5	May 29, 2016	15	51
8,395	Zolpidem	insomnia	"Ambien CR is my most recent attempt to circumvent my chronic insomnia. After taking it I go directly to bed. It typically takes an hour or more to have any affect. I will get 2-3 hours of restful slumber before I wake. Going back to Klonopin & Lunesta."	2	August 9, 2013	34	48
177,487	Duloxetine	anxiety	"I'm Taking Cymbalta for Anxiety And Depression It Makes Me A Little Jittery And If I Don't Eat With It I Get Sick to My Stomach But I Feel Better Than I Have In A Long Time And Where I Was Using Food To Cope With The Depression This Actually Regulated My Eating So Now I'm Eating Less With More Energy And Feeling Like A Million Bucks"	10	March 13, 2016	87	67
189,763	Oxycodone	pain	"I played football in college and took a severe hit in the back. I now have 4 bulging discs, and 2 deteriorating discs in my spine. The doctors gave me Oxycontin right away knowing the pain I was in. That was 4 years ago and today I take (2)80mg, (1)40mg, and (8)Percocets 10/325's daily. Last summer I was able to run a 5K race. Oxycontin has given me back what was stolen from me in college. I am 90% pain free, and have no regrets about being on this drug. I can't recall ever having any side effects."	10	May 28, 2008	171	98
167,613	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"It did hurt but it was quick. It was pretty uncomfortable, like any OBGYN visit. The part that hurt the most was when they pinched the cervix. It was sharp and crampy. But it only last like a 30 seconds. I did feel cramps the rest of the day. My period is now very light and I get mild cramps. They are not as bad as they used to be. I thought my periods were going to be gone for good tho :( lol oh well. It is a great feeling knowing I will not be pregnant at least before I am 22. :)"	9	February 3, 2016	1	104
162,697	Terconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"This product worked well the first time I used it and got rid of the infection for quite a while. But it did not work on recurrent infections. There is no burning or itching after insertion."	7	December 24, 2009	28	36
214,763	Prevpac	helicobacter pylori infection	"First of all, believe that the doctor had evaluated and decided that this drug has more benefits than the side effects for you. Every medicine has side effects. I completed my 14 days of prevpac today. I was having unexplained upper right stomach pain and sometimes diarrhea once or twice in a week. Initially thought its gallstones - but ultrasound confirmed its not. All blood work was normal. Upper endoscopy did not figure out any ulcers. Finally,did a stool test and confirmed the presence of h.pylori antigen and i was recommended prevpac for 14 days. I had few side effects. Headache in the evening,Mild stomach cramps, Bitter taste in mouth (specifically in the morning). Im feeling perfect nw. Be positive and that supplements the med"	9	August 19, 2016	21	125
151,390	Chantix	smoking cessation	"I am in awe!! Over 30 years of smoking and I don't remember even smoking! I have been smoke free now for 1.5 years and feel great! Tried several times to quit in my lifetime with no success. Thank you Chantix!"	10	December 12, 2016	17	41
30,016	Klonopin	anxiety	"Love this med..it works!! I take it in conjunction with my antidepressant, Lexapro! I have never felt happier! My depression, panic attacks and anxiety started when I hit puberty and I never wanted to take meds.. I'm basically a "drug free" person..but this is an exception due to the fact depression/anxiety can literally kill you!! These meds were needed during and especially after a horrific abusive 4 1/2 yr "relationship", almost lost my life!! Had flashbacks and nightmares, but I got through with seroquel to sleep. When I wake up I take klonipin and Lexapro..about 4-5 hrs later I take .5 xanax, sometimes two 0.5's if needed!! DO NOT take klonipin and xanax at the same time due to the fact they are in the same class of meds!!"	10	January 16, 2016	36	129
85,730	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I began taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo when I was 13, I am now 22. I was not sexually active at the time, but my periods were extremely irregular. This specific oral contraceptive helped to regulate my period and it has been perfect for the past 9 years. When reading these reviews, ladies must keep in mind that everyone is different. Genetics plays a huge role in whether you get/ have bad acne, cramping, low sex drive, etc. It may not be because of the pill, necessarily. In my 9 year experience with this particular product, I have never had a scare when I took the pill as directed. You will have a few of those symptoms, its just life. "	9	December 9, 2013	35	120
43,242	Captopril	high blood pressure	"I first stumbled upon this medication while living in Mexico. I had a real bad panic attack from metoprolol that was my high blood pressure medication, I was taking at the time, and the doctor there told me to take captopril. I never felt better and I haven't had a panic attack in 3 years, plus my blood pressure is great. "	10	May 13, 2013	12	62
117,087	Lamictal	bipolar disorde	"Lamictal completely changed my life from the roller coaster high dosage of Depakote to a much more stable controllable life with just a little dizziness and drowziness, which has since gone away."	8	June 2, 2009	33	32
127,735	Phentermine	weight loss	"Addition to my original post: Started on 1/19/2017 5'4" 18 yr. old female weighing 168 lbs. Always been a little overweight and decided to make a change. It is now 2/17/2017 and have lost 7 lbs. so I now weigh 161. I got those results with a semi-strict diet and working out frequently (about 5-6 days a week). I don't have a ton of weight to lose so it hasn't melted off as fast as others but it definitely works! Just have extreme dry mouth. I would recommend this to anyone serious about losing weight. Will update again in a month. *3/17/17 * now weigh 154.6, total weight loss of 14 lbs. in two months. This month will be my last month bc my body fat and bmi will most likely be back in normal range"	10	March 17, 2017	50	136
6,865	Aluminum chloride hexahydrate	hyperhidrosis	"This stuff is a life changer!! I was prescribed this about 2 years ago and have used it ever since. I would pour sweat under my arms and could be freezing cold..I was determined to find something that helped. I tried all the expensive deodorants at the store and none of them worked..I finally told my Dr and he prescribed me this. Yes it burns and hurts at first but eventually you won't need to apply it but maybe a couple of times a month and never apply it the same day you shave..it doesn't hurt, burn or irritate me at all anymore and still no sweating..don't know what I would do if I could no longer get this"	10	February 3, 2017	7	119
104,914	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"When I first started LoSeasonique, I had light spotting within a week that only lasted four days. Now I have finished my first three packs and didn't get my period when taking the yellow pills. I am now 1 1/2 weeks into the next batch and still no spotting or anything! I Think I should get a preagnancy test just to be sure but If Im not preagnant Then this is the best Pill ever!!! So far I have not had any other side effects that many have had."	8	November 29, 2009	13	89
18,417	Voltaren	muscle pain	"I have been in pain for so very long that I thought there was no way anything could help. My latest painful foray was when I pulled a muscle in my shoulder. I used Voltaren the first time and it took almost all the pain away. The second time I used it, I was pain free. I was thrilled."	10	April 11, 2009	75	59
102,334	Clindamycin / tretinoin	acne	"I've been using this, along with a medicated morning scrub, for about 3 months now. I've noticed less inflamed acne spots, but I still get normal break out flares at different times. I'm still waiting to see consistent results at this point. But, I did stop using the Veltin Gel while I had a stomach virus, and even just missing the one dose that evening, the next day I had brand new flare ups of acne. So the medicine is definitely doing something."	6	October 5, 2011	6	83
118,222	Naltrexone	opiate dependence	"I'm on vivitrol and I have no side effects and I'm doing fabulous I have no desire to use I was an IV user for 13 years and vivitrol saving my life"	10	April 2, 2017	54	32
111,280	Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir	hepatitis c	"45 yr old male I contracted hep c between 2004 & 2006 using drugs.... (cleaned up dec 2006) ..after 9 yrs of having virus I went on harvoni for 8weeks started dec 10 2015 and finished feb3 2016... first blood tests showed less than 12 viral count (compared to 6million) ....did 12 week post treatment bloodwork in april and virus was UNDETECTED :) THANK YOU GILEAD FOR HARVONI"	10	July 31, 2016	41	68
182,190	Clomipramine	obsessive compulsive disorde	"I have suffered from obsessive thoughts for 26 years. I have tried different medications over the years. I was on Paxil for 10 years but I never ever felt totally well and I slowly stopped taking it and became very ill. I started taking clomipramine again seven years ago. Again it saved my life and I have been able to have a successful career. I take 250 mg a day. I hate the side effect of weight gain but I will never sacrifice my mental health to lose weight."	9	February 9, 2014	172	89
191,479	Lisdexamfetamine	adhd	"I have suffered from ADD/ADHD for all my life. I am currently 23 years old. I was on vyvanse (40 mgs, I am extremely sensitive to pills). I have tried about 5 different stimulant type medicines. Vyvanse really changed my life. I was able to transition from the food service industry to a Real Estate career. I got Mono, and had to stop the medicine while my body recovered. I really liked the way i felt off it. But i now feel as though my life is unmanageable. I don't like the feeling of being medicated so young with out any proof of long term effects, but i feel like i am drowning. I feel alone in my ADHD because its not something that people feel sympathetic toward. Vyvanse really changed that feeling."	9	November 20, 2015	36	133
212,203	Lamotrigine	bipolar disorde	"I was diagnosed bipolar after suffering a mental breakdown in college which left me institutionalized used for 2 weeks. Before my therapist prescribed me lamictal (100mg) and Klonopin (.05mg) I was a total mess. lamictal truly saved my life. It helps me act less irrationally and impulsively, hold a job for longer than 6mons, maintain healthy relationships with loved ones, I feel more focused and driven. I have had no negative side effects."	10	October 26, 2013	140	73
61,437	Citalopram	depression	"Worked extremely quickly for me and had a strong effect on a low dose. Was on it for 8 months with bearable side effects. Transformed my life for the better; more energy, better focus, more positive thinking, more socially inclined. Saved my life when I needed it but had side effects for me including: constipation, bloating and gas (all day every day), and occasionally a jittery feeling or increased anxiety. I had to stop taking it because it caused high blood pressure for me. None of the doctors believed that citolopram was the cause of my unusual high blood pressure (I'm young, active, and thin) but I tapered off the medication and my blood pressure went from stage 2 high blood pressure (really really scary high) to completely normal."	8	June 8, 2017	5	129
207,586	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"Wow! This prep so much better than Golytely prep from 8 yrs ago. 3 days prior to procedure started Low Residue Diet - reduced amount eaten on day 2 prior - this significantly reduces out put and discomfort. Only clear liquids day prior (no light breakfast). Read Suprep reviews - poured prep out over 3 small ice cubes and use chilled water - chugged in 2 gulps (breathed thru mouth between gulps - reduces taste) then immediately sucked on a sour piece hard candy - minimizes after taste. Within 15 min consumed 32 oz room temp water - the faster this all goes in the faster it comes out - less potty time. Same for early (3am) prep. No nausea/vomiting, no cramping, no headache, only slight chill in am. Absolutely best prep!"	10	April 4, 2016	25	132
187,071	Benzaclin	acne	"I am a 28 years old and have acne. I went to a dermatologist and he prescribed this to me. I used it for about 4 months and it did nothing for me. It is expensive even with insurance."	3	August 4, 2009	8	39
144,166	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I'm 18 y/o and I got the Implant inserted March 18, 2016 . I was afraid to get it mainly because I had seen so many women complain about long periods but I decided to try it out. The first month was okay, I got my period around the same time I usually did but this time instead of my usual 5 days, it was 9 days. That wasn't too bad. But then May 12, 2016 I started bleeding and haven't stopped! It is now June 8th, 2016 and I'm still bleeding . I'm going to get it taken out today and going on the pill . I do not recommend this birth control because a really long period is very annoying, it's costly (because of extra tampons or pads) and interferes with my sex life . Hopefully I stop bleeding soon after removal."	4	June 8, 2016	3	144
85,165	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I have been on TriNessa for around six months now. I have been on birth control for 9 years due to ovarian cysts, horrid periods/cramping, and obviously to prevent pregnancy. I have had to switch from pill to pill over the years due to complications. When I was switched to TriNessa six months ago I felt horrible pretty much from the start. TriNessa initially caused mood swings (have subsided since) and spotting for two packs straight. This pill STILL kindly provides me with constant bloating for about two weeks out of a pack, an obliterated sex drive and life with my fianc"	4	November 1, 2015	0	102
9,721	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"After starting the pill my breasts got really sore and my periods were no where for 2 months. After that my breasts got notably bigger (almost a cup) but after taking it for around 8 months my periods are still irregular which is really annoying. I had hoped that taking lo loestrin would help with my cramps and back pain but they are the same as before. For 4 months my cycle would be 48 days then 11 days and they would still be full 7 day periods. I haven't noticed any other side effects. No complaints."	7	October 3, 2015	1	97
134,823	Nucynta ER	pain	"I've been on hydrocodone or Norco for about 10 years 3x's a day. I've had S5 and L1 ( I think that is how it goes) maybe the L and the S are in the wrong place. Anyway the two disc at the very bottom of your back. For 2 years as of this past Christmas Eve I was suppose to have the next 2 up replaced. I asked my pain doctor for 1 more Norco a day. Instead he puts me on Nucynta 50mg. Not working after 1 1/2 years so now I get put on 150 ER 2x day and 50 mg in between. All I do is hurt like hell and sleep all the time. I have fallen asleep in the bath "	1	May 22, 2017	10	126
138,302	Orthovisc	osteoarthritis	"I have arthritis in both knees. One is severe bone on bone the other is moderate. So they started injections in my left knee first as the right one wasn't bothering me too much as the cortizone shots was still slightly effective. So got two shots not too bad as far as pain. Go get the 3rd one and the doctor didn't take her time like before to find just the right spot and she injected me. As soon as she started putting the fluid into my knee I felt a burning liquid feeling going from the injection site (the outside of my knee to the inside of my knee) It didn't stop there. It felt as she put more in like my knee was going to explode out the side. I was not expecting that. I just held my breath and when she was done I said. Wow that hurt. Why"	5	March 20, 2015	28	152
15,454	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I was started on Gildess 1/20 but then was switched to Blisovi after the recall. I absolutely HATE this birth control. Ever since starting it I have been having moderate to heavy periods twice a month. My cramps have been pretty bad too, the last heavy period I had my cramps lasted the entire week as opposed to going away the second day like they normally do. My mood swings are the worst they've ever been and I find myself crying at the drop of a hat and mad at everything. And just as some of the other women have stated, I have been extremely thirsty while on this pill and I can't wait to change it. The only good thing about this pill is that I'm not pregnant. That's the ONLY good thing about it."	2	January 9, 2017	8	136
172,246	Clonazepam	benzodiazepine withdrawal	"This is a great drug but you have to be disciplined with it. It's not a cure, only an aid. Writing this review in April 2017, I've been on it for a month shy of ten years. I started at 0.5 mg twice a day and that's the dose I'm still on. You have to resist the urge to increase the dose and instead work on yourself. There will be bad times...you just have to accept that and work to minimize them. And don't drink on clonazepam. It multiplies the effect of alcohol to an astounding degree and I find it to be extremely unpleasant. Giving up drinking even socially wasn't hard, though when I refuse drinks people assume I'm a recovering alcoholic. Even nursing a single bourbon and coke will get me pretty sloppy...it's just not worth it."	10	April 6, 2017	10	139
219,277	Dasatinib	chronic myelogenous leukemia	"I've been very happy with Sprycel for more than three years now. However, these last few months I've been experiencing various symptoms which I believe are related to this medicine. I have bone pain that no doctor is explaining, I often have some difficulty breathing and I feel tried all the time. Nevertheless, I would not chose to change Sprycel; I have tired four types of medications of which this was the only one I faced no side effect troubles with."	10	March 9, 2017	2	81
171,979	Meloxicam	rheumatoid arthritis	"I had so many problems walking holding stuff in my hand and I start taking this drug that I have never heard of, I started seeing a new doctor that's how I learned about it. It has helped me so much that I get teary eyed just thinking about it. The doctor that I am seeing now may have saved my life."	8	October 2, 2009	92	62
160,465	Buspirone	anxiety	"I have nothing, but good things to say about Buspirone. It helps me a lot with my anxiety & it helps with my overall mood (drastically). I don't have any side effects. I think it is a great medicine."	10	February 2, 2016	25	39
184,733	Canagliflozin	diabetes, type 2	"I had excessive bleeding, horrifying and painful kidney infections, chronic constipation, hair loss, incontinence, golf ball size clots in my URINE, and I am still peeing blood after stopping it 3 weeks ago, my legs and hands swelled, my numbers are rising in the morning from 110 and now at 140-180. My doctor is now telling she no longer wants to be my doctor because I wouldnt keep taking the medication, and is ignoring the blood in my urine. I wish I could sue someone, because living like is not worth it"	1	March 2, 2016	18	92
47,533	Tapentadol	pain	"I fell off of a ladder at work and shattered my elbow and slicing my nerves. After 3 surgeries over a year period I was still in a lot of pain. After going through the norco dependence I was finally referred to a pain mgmt doc who first tried Opana to no avail. I was then put on an extended release Fentanyl patch which worked but did not last near long enough between doses. The doc then put me on Nucynta ER tritated up to 250mg x2/day and it has been a godsend. I keeps my pain at bay and doesn't get me high. I will say that it seems to only last 8-10 hours but I have norco to fill the gap. Very happy with Nucynta and I feel like I have my life back. Friends and family say that I am much better to be around as well. Good luck to you!"	10	June 16, 2015	89	154
111,646	Cipro	bladder infection	"Caused severe allergic reaction when I had never had a reaction to any medication before. Had to be hospitalized. Doctor said he has been seeing more and more allergic reactions to Cipro."	1	April 14, 2012	43	32
91,433	Anastrozole	breast cance	"I have been taking arimidex for 2 months. Within the first two weeks my osteoarthritis has deteriorated from tolerable to barely able to walk. I can not stand for long periods. My knees get stiff each time I sit. I have received a series if Ortho visc injections and am hoping for a miracle. I must keep working for insurance coverage. I have vision changes, chest and muscle pain,also. I have added fosamax due to the risk of calcium loss since I was diagnosed with osteopenia at the same time as stage 1 breast cancer. I am expertiencing more fatigue with arimidex than after radiation. I am not sure if I can tough this out for five years!"	6	June 3, 2016	65	118
137,114	Isotretinoin	acne	"I had struggled with severe acne ever since I was in 6th grade. It was all over my face and even my shoulders. Of course, as you would suspect, I got bullied big time for it. My dermatologist put me on so many different types of pills that helped a little, but my acne was still horrible. Then she put me on accutane. Accutane is a miracle process is a pain and the side effects made me want to just quit. I struggled with very dry skin & lips, sensitive to the sun, and soreness. I went through 6 months of the pill. I am now a sophomore in high school and I have perfectly clear and smooth skin. Yes, I still have battle scars but they are tiny. I have never been so happy with myself. I recommend it to anyone and everyone."	10	September 16, 2015	15	144
119,595	Testosterone	hypogonadism, male	"First and foremost you nee to see a specialist. Note that with the introduction of outside or additional testosterone your natural production can slow, and or shut down. This is why you need HCG. HCG keeps your natural testosterone in production even with the introduction of extra testosterone. Also a good estrogen blocker pill is recommended to keep test from aromatizing into estrogen. To sum it up you need all of the following 1. Androgel 2. HCG- keeps natural testosterone producing, 3. Anastrozole Pills-Stops Testosterone from being converted to Estrogen"	5	November 17, 2010	155	90
130,149	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"For those are you who are scared or anxious about the Plan B pill, I just wanted to reassure you from personal experience that it WORKS, and isn't necessarily full of side effects either. I took Plan B and the only side effect I felt was a little bit of moodiness for a couple of days- otherwise, NO physical side effects at all. Also, my period came exactly on time and didn't feel any different than my past periods! However, I would advise that you definitely should take it within 24 hours, if you can. Although it says 72 hours, the pill mainly works to prevent ovulation- if you wait too long to take it, you may risk ovulating BEFORE you take it, lessening the main effectiveness of the pill."	10	August 15, 2014	17	130
174,382	Tri-Lo-Sprintec	abnormal uterine bleeding	"Please avoid Tri Lo Sprintec. I've been on it for one month, and it has cased me to bleed every single day. I also had my period fifteen days after my last cycle (not normal). It's also caused dizziness, nausea at all hours of the day (to the point where it wakes me up in the middle of the night), and fatigue. Please research any birth control before you agree to taking it. Listen to your body when you notice changes after beginning this prescription."	1	August 22, 2016	2	85
125,547	Dulcolax	constipation	"The results I get from Dulcolax are very unpredictable. I always take 1 tablet. Sometimes it just does its thing in one day or so with no appreciable side effects. At other times I get fairly nasty cramps and the soft stools for days, which tends to dehydrate and make me feel fairly "energy free". My recommendation is to take 1 tablet and see how it goes. If cramps are severe, talk to your doctor before increasing the dose."	5	November 6, 2013	19	79
129,390	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"For all you girls worrying out there, take a deep breath and calm down. I'm 320 pounds and I had unprotected sex although I was on the pill, I was in my ovulation danger zone.. I took the pill within the last 24 hours (which I don't recommend. Take it as soon as you can) it took 2 weeks for my period to arrive. Needless to say it was the best $53 I've ever spent. Learn from your mistakes ladies"	10	August 12, 2015	33	80
205,787	Pristiq	depression	"Best thing ever. I have been suffering from years of depression and since taking Pristiq I feel alive again. More energy, weight loss, and decreased negative thoughts add up to happiness! Tried others, but NONE compare."	10	April 8, 2011	22	36
35,726	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"A month ago, I started Suboxone maintenance therapy after I spent a month in treatment for opiate addiction. It has saved my life; it has improved the quality of my life as well. I have only used opiates once in the last 74 days - a week after I finished inpatient treatment. When I saw my husband's face after the last relapse, I decided not to continue without medication and medical monitoring. Harm reduction is making it possible for me to not be a criminal, able to keep a productive routine, and most amazing - I don't suffer from constantly craving drugs. I am no longer obsessed with doing drugs. We've saved thousands of dollars from my abstinence from drugs on the street. I am learning to love life in a way I never have. It's a miracle."	9	December 31, 2015	46	138
140,748	Escitalopram	anxiety	"I started it to treat depression from life circumstances and anxiety, specifically health-related anxiety ("hypochondria") and it's turned my life around. Yes there have been side effects, but ones I can live with for now. At first I felt tremendously tired, that lasted about a week. It happened again when I upped my dose due to being depressed over the winter months. Sexual side effects happened in the beginning but went away. The tiredness went away. I'm so much more normal now. I went from being a total wreck and thinking I was dying every day/crying about everything to functioning normally again. The only side effect that still bothers me is a feeling of dizzyness or lightheaded and almost "not being there" sometimes, forgetfulness."	10	July 19, 2016	10	124
70,726	Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine	hiv infection	"I went straight on Triumeq a couple of months of being diagnosed with HIV :( I started taking them in January it is now March and I am undetectable (yay) I did have a low viral count but still. I haven't had any bad side effects. At first I took them in the morning, but thought they were making me feel a bit sick, so to be safe, I switched to taking them at bedtime, since then not a single issue for me, no night terrors, no sickness, nothing. Pop the pill and sleep :) In UK this wasn't the first drug prescribed by my doctor, but due to other factors it was decided to try Triumeq. It may be worth asking about it and it comes free on the NHS."	10	March 20, 2016	13	131
115,833	Divalproex sodium	bipolar disorde	"Have been on Depakote 500mg for almost a week now starting to feel back to normal and helping to control mania. Also taking with 50mg Vyvanse and 50mg Seroquel at night seems to be okay except still have times when I feel I'm losing it but overall more stable, will see how it goes in the next couple weeks. "	7	December 8, 2014	3	60
81,307	Yaz	acne	"I'm on the 2nd week of my 2nd pack and so far I see little to no change in my acne, it's made me get minor menstrual cramps at times not even close to my period, but lightened up my period alot! I have some pretty intense mood swings, and a bit of nausea, probably going to switch since this isn't helping me and making me grumpy and depressed 24/7"	5	July 26, 2015	6	70
172,537	Clonazepam	bipolar disorde	"I take (3) 2mg klonolins a day, been taking them for years. Yes it works, if you like being zoned out all day. I also have a personality disorder, and when I am in split mode, these make it worse."	7	February 7, 2016	17	40
107,908	Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin	birth control	"I recently switched from birth control pills to the patch. I wanted to be on something that I didn't have to remember to take every day and because I have PCOS the patch was my next best option. I was a little weary of it because I looked up reviews and saw that many women got ill within the first couple of days of being on it. Luckily I haven't had that experience. I think that the main reason is because I went from a pill with very similar to the patch. I didn't give the patch a 10 rating because it can get a little itchy (it feels like you're wearing a bandaid) and sometimes it makes me nervous that it's going to fall off. Overall no side effects so far and I'm so glad that I'm not having to remember to take the pill every day."	8	May 24, 2017	8	148
191,875	Lisdexamfetamine	adhd	"My 6 year old has been on Vyvanse for 3 years. There are times that I have not had any medicines to give him and the teacher says its like a whole other kid. Without him being on Vyvanse I was at the school all the time and my grades were dropping. I did not want him on medicines at first but I am so happy that I decided to. He is still my little Buge and not a hot mess. Such a joy and thanks to Vyvanse I have my son back. "	8	December 15, 2009	30	94
135,835	Percocet	pain	"I've dealt with "undiagnosed" pain for years. I've had test after test. All I know for sure is that I have severe cramping and diarrhea as well as joint pain. I have also suffered from anxiety and insomnia. Percocet seems to resolve all of my issues in one dose. Unfortunately, I can't get a doctor to take me seriously. The side effects seem to be limited to a warm flush and constipation, which in my case actually makes me regular."	9	May 11, 2011	5	80
179,464	Cefzil	sinusitis	"Terrible medicine. I had diarrhea with dehydration and ended up with severe dry mouth at night. I took it for sinus for over a month and need to take for 70 days but it killed stomach already. I used to drink lot of water but all useless with this medicine. I think I have to stop it."	1	January 10, 2017	2	57
73,062	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"This medicine didn't make me gain weight or give me terrible mood swings, however, it gave me awful dryness "down there." This started approximately two an a half months in, during the pack where things got regular and I got my period on schedule. There was literally nothing at all being produced down there and sex was impossible. The times I tried, I ended up with abrasions and irritation for days afterward (even with lubricant), and became afraid to even do it, which defeats the purpose of birth control. The periods were very light and painless but it totally ruined my sex life."	3	March 9, 2015	2	103
230,673	Bepotastine	conjunctivitis, allergic	"Had severe allergic reaction, itching, swelling of the mouth, trouble breathing. Never had an allergic reaction of any kind before. Never been that scared in my 60 years of life. "	1	October 25, 2011	6	31
154,828	Metronidazole	bacterial vaginitis	"Just a piece of advice that I found to be the BEST solution to that nasty metallic taste it has, take it with orange juice. It is the only thing that 100% masks that awful taste. Don't let it touch your tongue. I tilt my head back, fill my mouth with OJ, drop the pill and swallow and I never taste it. Orange juice is a godsend for this medicine. I can't handle the taste so I refuse to take it with anything else. I mean I'm on it now and only have 2 pills left with none and almost want to skip it "	8	May 10, 2017	6	105
110,165	Nexplanon	birth control	"I just had the implant removed after 6 months of awful mood swings, 3-week-long periods, dizziness, morning sickness symptoms, insomnia, and heightened anxiety. I spent a lot of money on pads since I was constantly bleeding and sex drive went down because of it. I also had strange cravings throughout the month and often felt bloated. The only good thing I can say about it is that I didn't get pregnant. Even the removal of the implant was complicated, and I came home bruised and stitched up. Any ladies out there want to help me develop a male BC so guys can experience the hell we have to go through?!"	2	April 1, 2016	4	110
165,533	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"Can I give this medication something lower than a 1? I took it within a half out of intercourse and I still became pregnant from this encounter. Some changes need to be made or this pill SHOULD NOT be sold to women. Especially in COLLEGE health clinics! This pill is garbage."	1	May 15, 2017	4	51
219,335	Carafate	gerd	"GERD, Esophagitis, and a Hiatal Hernia. Take both Cimetidine and Prilosec daily and was still having heartburn. The emergency room gave me Carafate and it's wonderful. Not only does it stop heartburn in it's tracks, but it also prevents future bouts of heartburn. There are some rules on taking this medication, and those rules can be a bit of a pain if you are not used to them. You cannot take this medication within a half hour of taking any antacids. You also need to take it one hour before or two hours after eating. Swallowing the Carafate pill can be a little bit intimidating as when you swallow it, you get a choking sensation. Make sure to take it with plenty of ice water. Try to numb your throat with cold water prior to taking."	10	April 2, 2015	91	136
38,796	Esomeprazole	barrett's esophagus	"I've been on Nexium, 40 mg, one per day for about 4 years. I don't really watch my diet like I should but I've had no issues at all, never any throat burn like I had prior to Nexium. I do have Barrett's and should be more careful about foods I eat but I don't eat a lot of anything, that helps. I do drink coffee sometimes, tomato based sauces, etc. I don't seem to have side effects from Nexium."	10	January 8, 2016	23	80
204,954	Levemir	diabetes, type 2	"I've been on Levemir for approximately 2 years and have found it be quite effective. However, I've also noticed that over time the dosage has had to steadily increase in order to achieve optimum blood glucose levels."	9	June 16, 2009	42	37
159,802	Bactrim	acne	"Had acne forever, went through accutane which cleared it up for a good 2 years and the acne came back. Went back to the dermatologist and was prescribed bactrim. It didn't start working till a few weeks in but after that, I started noticing my face getting clearer. Unfortunately, taking bactrim for a long time isn't good for you for a long time so here I am starting back at square one, but it was the best few months I've in a while."	10	July 11, 2015	11	83
204,715	Acetaminophen / propoxyphene	pain	"As a medical doctor specializing in pain management I would highly recommend this drug for long time pain patients. But find it isn't as effective when used for the short time treatment for acute pain. It does not produce much of a high associated with other opiates which is why using it for a long period of time is ideal. Acute pain tends to be more severe then chronic pain so a stronger pain killer is usually recommended."	9	November 8, 2009	16	78
130,299	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"My experience for fellow readers. I had my period a week before I had unprotected sex. The same day as the "accident" happened, I took Plan B about 2 hours after unprotected sex. I had no symptoms except a headache once in a while. My period came 3 days before it was supposed to. It worked!"	10	December 31, 2013	19	56
158,984	TriNessa	birth control	"Well I haven't gotten pregnant, so I guess it's probably doing what it should. But since being on the drug, I have restless nights where I wake up constantly feeling naesous. Sometimes it'll be at 4 AM and then I just can't get back to sleep after it. As for my acne, it seemed to clear up a bit at first but right around the time my period is starting, it gets horrible again. I don't like it at all."	3	July 5, 2016	2	80
41,131	Acetaminophen / oxycodone	pain	"I had been prescribed Percocet after 2 failed back surgeries. I now have permanent nerve damage in sciatica and right leg. I found it to be the only thing that worked for me. My primary doctor prescribed for me for about 6 months and then released me from the practice because she felt that she couldn't prescribe for someone with chronic pain. I had to stop taking them immediately as I haven't been able to get another doctor. The withdrawal was noticeable but only lasted about a day. Both doctors referred me to Pain Management but my insurance doesn't cover it. I have been to 2 doctors that have turned me away because my case is "too complicated" and I now I have to live with NO quality of life. Percocet to me was what made me normal."	9	August 15, 2011	18	138
158,794	Methylphenidate	narcolepsy	"This medicine is doing it's job. I actually fell asleep standing up in my dining room. Hit my chin on the table (ouch). Now, I don't fall asleep at inappropriate times (after I take my first dose). I do have concerns about it's habitual possibilities, which I must say, my doctor did not warn me about. I will have to keep a close watch on my behavior I guess, but it is working."	7	August 27, 2009	41	73
159,974	Bactrim	bacterial infection	"I was on Bactrim for 10 days because of a Bartholin Cyst that tested positive for MRSA. On the 7th day I started experiencing back pain, intermittent low grade fevers, chills, complete fatigue and eyeball pain. An I.D. doctor wanted me to take it for another 7 days as a precaution but I had to force him to listen to my symptoms and he told me to stop taking the Bactrim. Also don't know if it matters that I'm not of 'normal' weight for most woman at 5'5 I'm 109lbs - the symptoms I experienced were also listed as possible "overdose"....stopped Bactrim today - feel terrible."	4	December 12, 2009	30	106
140,266	Asenapine	schizoaffective disorde	"I have the black cherry version because it is not as bitter. This medicine is quite expensive however works well for me. My paranoid thoughts still come to me a few times a week but I am not delusional at all. My mood is stable and I feel very 'normal'. Great Medicine!"	10	November 2, 2011	20	52
174,238	Betamethasone / calcipotriene	psoriasis	"This product is extremely greasy. It does not absorb into the skin and sits on the surface until eventually it will wipe off on clothes, furniture, bed sheets etc. As result it can't really be used in the morning, day or evening. Disappointingly CVS would not take it back for a refund on the day of sale. Also called Leo Pharmaceuticals, who make the product, and they could only offer an exchange for the same product! Outrageous considering how much money the industry makes!! Now I have 2 bottles of this expensive product I cannot use. I recommend to get the Clobetasol cream and stear clear of this one."	1	May 1, 2015	10	109
165,808	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I promised myself that if this worked I would write a review because I stressed hardcore. I'm 18 years old and my boyfriend (19) and I had sex with a condom and it broke. We didn't know it broke until after he finished. I was also ovulating at the time. Talk about bad luck, so we instantly left and went to our local store and got the pill. I took it around an hour after it happened. It is a powerful pill with a lot of side effects, but they're all worth it if you don't want a baby just yet. Got my period a couple days early about a week after taking the pill."	9	March 29, 2017	8	115
193,933	Dilaudid	chronic pain	"I was in an auto accident that left me in a Coma for 38 days & was told by all 5 of my orthopedic Dr's I'd NEVER STAND OR WALK AGAIN. 6 mo. Later I took my first steps! I broke both hips both femurs (thigh bones) in 2 places, shattered both tibia & fibula (shin bones) & both knees. I am titanium rods the length of the bones, wires, nails & screws. I was on 4 different pain Narcotics every 2 hrs. The ONLY ONE THAT GAVE ME RELIEF WAS THE DILAUDID! None of the oxy 's or even the 100mg Morphine phased me. Now I'm on Percocet 10-325 & 100mg Morphine. Percs just knock the edge off but gives me the energy to keep moving. I WANT MY DILAUDIDS BACK & KEEP MY PERCS FOR MY BREAKTHROUGH. THEY HELP ME LEAD A PRODUCTIVE LIFE! 2yrs on "	10	June 23, 2014	110	149
55,396	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"Just too expensive. $200 AND 3 months later the side effects were too much for me and only 5 lbs gone. Was on support group on facebook but seems its been pulled."	2	October 24, 2015	7	32
208,706	Belsomra	insomnia	"Like so many others, I tried it. I tried at 10, I tried it at 20. Nothing, except morning dizziness. How tremendously disappointing. I've gone back to my 2 Unisom's ( orange not blue). At least Im getting a few hours sleep with that. With as many poor reviews, you have to wonder who Merck paid off to have this thing approved. I especially dislike the over the top packaging. How much did that increase the costs? Shame in all of them."	1	May 1, 2017	25	82
30,974	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Awful! The most traumatic experience I've subjected my vagina to. I was looking to treat the YI, not to torture my vagina with the most intense itching and burning sensation that I don't wish upon anyone. After reading these reviews I thought it best to get this product out of my vagina. After doing so the itch has slightly subsided, however the burning sensation is still there."	1	March 14, 2017	11	67
131,537	Fanapt	psychosis	"I was put on Fanapt for my Bipolar a little over a year ago. I also take other medicines, but this one really did the trick for me and got me on track. I do struggle with the drowsiness and take it early in the evening in order to get up the next morning... but it is worth it to me."	8	October 26, 2012	25	61
123,208	Apri	birth control	"I have been on apri for a year and was recently put on another then forced back do to a recall, I was so sad to be put back on apri. While off for 2 months, my weight had gone down, and sex drive went back to normal, and I head energy again. now back on for not even a month and everything is getting messed up again. It's not the pills fault, but you may notice weight gain, feel sluggish, and a lower sex drive if your body reacts to this the same way I do. :( it's time to figure out something else.... My body and relationship can't go thu this again."	3	October 25, 2013	11	114
75,320	Vistaril	anxiety	"I am 34/Female with marked panic attacks. I have health /doctor office anxiety. I have to say Vistaril has done wonders for me. It seemed to take a few weeks before I could really feel it's effects though. I have to keep a small amount in my system before it helps with a panic attack. I can take 1-2 25 mg pills 3 X a day as needed for anxiety. I usually take 1/2 of a 25 mg pill twice a day. When I feel an attack starting, I take another 1 to 1 1/2 pills. It stops the attack quickly. I feel like I've got my life back some, & it feels like a safety blanket. It does dry my mouth out though & I only recommend it for marked anxiety. I do not have any depression."	8	November 26, 2014	77	138
115,707	Secukinumab	plaque psoriasis	"Freaking miracle drug. I tried everything but nothing would get rid of my psoriasis. I am a 6 year sufferer of it, had it everywhere including my scalp. I am now 6 weeks on Cosentyx and I am completely clear! I am beyond ecstatic, truly incredible stuff. So far I have had so side effects and hopefully that will continue.!"	10	April 20, 2016	41	60
39,722	Contrave	obesity	"I did like this medications at first but had to stop after reaching my full dosage because I broke out in severe hives. It takes several weeks to build up to the max dose. On the 3rd week, I began to have dry mouth. On the 4th week, I started seeing hives on my body. Nothing I took helped. I ended up in the urgent care that afternoon and got a steroid shot along with a low dose steroid pills. The hives came back the following day. I dealt with it for another day then I was back in the urgent care. My blood pressure was high because of my burning and irritated skin. I got an epipen and stronger steroids. At this point, I stopped taking it but was on 9 pills a day to get it under control."	6	January 4, 2016	4	140
24,076	Tretinoin	acne	"I'm 13 years old with lots of acne i do lots of sports and I got back acne very bad I became self conscious . it really sucked I didn't not wear muscle shirts for months because of the emberessing acne on my back...I told my doctor and she told me about trentinoin cream..which I've been using for a few weeks it has been working great.The only thing is Im peeling and itching.bad at times...I see lots of improvement but this is something you have to be patient about..summer is coming. And I don't wanna be covered up all summer lol I recommend the product..just remember stay patient and clam and it willl clear up in no time "	10	May 12, 2016	5	119
169,342	Diethylpropion	obesity	"Tenuate is the best. After having my second child in April 2012 I blew up to a whopping 300 pounds. In October of 2012 I went to my doctor and he tried me on Tenuate for 1 month. This was the best decision ever. Tenuate not only controlled my appetite, it helped me eat smaller portion. I had a 30 day supply and made it last for 2 months. By December I went down to 280lbs. In January I started counting my calories on my own without the help of pills and its mid February now I'm down to 250. Tenuate showed me how I should eat and it may have "shrunk" my stomach. I also walk a mile every day, which helped speed up my weight loss process. If I can do it, you can too. Good Luck."	10	February 11, 2013	105	139
14,445	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"I have been on Tramadol for about 4 to 6 years. I occasionally go through the Vicodins, Darvacets, Percocets, and etc. type drugs. I didn't like being addicted to anything, so it is good hearing the positives over the negatives. I didn't like the look I would get from family and friends who saw me taking my medicine and wondering was I abusing it or not. I am doing this for me, my family and friends. I am just scared that I would relapse and that at some point Suboxone won't work. But it has only been 3 days and the drowsiness is horrible and interferes with my daily activities. So I have to take it with clonazepam, a medicine they say not to take it with, but my doctor advised it."	6	November 8, 2009	6	132
174,449	Tiotropium	copd, maintenance	"The first few years, I didn't puff Spiriva daily, and I didn't think it worked. As my COPD got worse I used it daily. It took about 1 month to work, but it really helps."	9	January 26, 2015	76	35
172,743	Clonazepam	insomnia	"I have had chronic insomnia for 15 years. Tried many things...Benadryl pills at bedtime, Roserem and melatonin, all of which worked for a little while, and then stopped. I was prescribed 1 mg of clonazepam an hour before bedtime, and I find it a miracle pill. I take it a few nights a week and I have had wonderful results. Not being able to fall asleep is terrible for ones life. It leaves you irritable, and unable to function the next day. This medication was truly a lifesaver for me!"	10	September 10, 2014	255	90
15,447	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I have been on this birth control since I was 15 and I am 20 now. I began this bc because my periods were so bad. For about 2 or 3 years I would have regular monthly periods only about 2 days. The last year or so I do not bleed anymore but feel the symptoms of a period. I guess this is a good thing (no period) but I'm in a serious relationship and sexually active and this keeps me on my toes. When I got put on this pill I gained 20 pounds. Not really a complaint it was needed weight. However in the last year or so I have noticed a change in my behavior and sex drive. I'm worried this bc has something to do with it. But overall it has worked for me. I have some anxiety and depression sometimes but what woman doesn't!! Can't really blame it."	7	January 12, 2017	1	153
84,489	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I was so scared to go on this pill or any pill for that matter! Read terrible reviews. Did so much research and they all seemed like a bad choice. Decided this seemed like the best bet. Been on it 17 days and I love it. No weight gain, no acne, no hormonal mood swings. My only complaint is I am on day 8 of my period, (when I wasnt on the pill my period was 8 days long too) I thought this would make it shorter. I am hoping today is the last day, if it continues for longer, I will update my review. But so far,so good! I actually lost some weight taking this pill! Happy girl here."	8	October 28, 2016	12	120
174,796	Dulera	asthma	"I only use Dulera once a day and only one puff, but I do this every single day usually just before I go to bed. On occasion I will need a second puff during the day after I wake up. I occasionally get the pain in the side and lower back but it does not last long. I have many of the side effects but I had them long before I started using Dulera. The pain is a new one though."	7	September 7, 2014	16	81

183,256

Cymbalta

osteoarthritis

"Although I've read it could take up to 4 weeks to see any improvement while taking Cymbalta, I noticed the pain that I usually experience for several hours in the morning has subsided significantly with the first dose. It's been one week and the improvement continues!"

9

January 15, 2013

66

46

88,767

Fluticasone

rhinitis

"Great product have been using it on and off for 10 years. Was a smoker while using this product and it would open up sinus great . Now I'm a no smoker and use for allergies. Glad to see its now over the counter . Happy happy happy!"

9

February 20, 2015

19

48

145,656

Qsymia

weight loss

"im always leary about primary care providers pushing weight loss med like belviq and qysmia and insulin pens that make you lose weight after all what incentives are they getting from the company ? The upside to this medicine is the trial basis took care of my cervical neck pain but the combination of the meds was a disaster. I felt moody, irritable, anxious, depressed, hopeless, tingly all over, headaches, nauseated, thirsty, never hungry thanks to nausea, sleeplessness, wired!!! and tired!!! odd sensations, cold and heat intolerance, panic, blurred vision. No thanks I would rather be fat and happy ! I was eating healthy and drinking only water but was unable to lose the weight. This is a horrible medicine!!"

2

September 9, 2015

39

120

96,469

Neurontin

pain

"I was given this medicine in hospital to help with pain/nerve damage after a ruptured disc. BEWARE it made me suicidal! I am a normal, healthy person but after a week or so on this, I started sobbing almost all the time and was in total despair. Fortunately, my husband worked out what the stimulus was and I was told to stop taking the medicine immediately. This was recommended as the withdrawal effects would be better than carrying on with it and weaning off. It took a couple of weeks but I could only have close friends around who understood that at any moment, a wave of crying would over take me but wouldn't last."

1

January 22, 2012

130

115

180,569

Adderall XR

adhd

"I take the extended release once a day. I recently got a dose increase for my extreme fatigue. It has been about 3 weeks and I do not like the symptoms that occur with it. I feel like a zombie, I don't enjoy talking when I am on my medicine, I get extremely bad frequent headaches, I am even more tired when it wears off but I am unable to sleep, I get really irritable and moody. With the lower dose the main problematic symptom I would have was the dry mouth, but that was manageable."

5

May 10, 2017

6

96

45,084

Fluoxetine

anxiety and stress

"I have Obssessive Compulsive Personality Disorder, Anxiety, Anger. I Came off 8 years of venlafaxine with a week of headaches, increased fluid loss, dehydration and difficulty concentrating. 1st day of fluoxetine seemed at first to be similar to past week. After 5 hours, my mind started to feel a little dizzy with accompanying nausea. By evening, nausea heightened and appetite decreased. Next day, within 1 hour, I felt the full effects: vertigo, metallic taste/smell, nausea, alertness, and heart flutter. Within 5 hours, I could no longer remain at a workstation, feeling very dizzy. GP ordered rest, I went home and laid up. The second evening/night: difficulty falling asleep, violent dreams, electrical pulses in brain, anxiety. Third morning: extreme tiredness, brain pulses continuing, vertigo."

5

November 11, 2016

6

123

83,998

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I have been on sprintec since I was 16 and am now 18. Originally when I started taking tri sprintec I noticed myself being hungry and eating a lot of food in the middle of the night. I've always been super thin and I still am because it only made me gain weight during the first six months of taking it then I worked out and burned it all off! I no longer gain weight and I've had severe acne all my life since I was in elementary school and now I don't have a single pimple on my body!!!! I take it every morning consistently and it's been working great for me! I have unprotected sex with my boyfriend of a few years and it has protected me from getting pregnant. I highly recommend tri sprintec b/c symptoms during the first few months are normal."

10

July 24, 2017

4

146

72,081

Tramadol

back pain

"I don't take Tramadol every day, an eighty tablet prescription has lasted me almost 2 years, but when I do it really helps with my chronic back and arthritis pain and seems to have no side effects that I notice, other than the added benefit of a great night's sleep and temporary alleviation of the depression that naturally goes along with pain. The big down side is it's addiction potential, but that doesn't seem to be much of a problem unless you have that tendency. I prefer alternative pain management to drugs such as visualization, positive self talk, massage, and meditation, but a little medication help at times is a nice adjunct that can give you a "pain vacation.""

9

March 19, 2015

19

119

111,832

Gianvi

birth control

"I took Gianvi for 3 months, and I loved it. I lost weight (about 10lbs) even though I was eating the a lot of fast food and crap, my mood improved, I felt more motivated, and dispite having some spotting a couple of days before starting my period it did make my periods lighter and shorter with virtually no cramps. After three months my insurance switched me to Loryna which has been a nightmare. I've been on that for a month and had such horrible nausea constantly and was sick to the point of throwing up on several occasions and even threw my pill up once and had to take plan b! It was a dreadful experience and I'm going back on Gianvi today. Couldn't be happier! Give Gianvi a try it's been awesome for me."

10

November 17, 2013

12

136

144,219

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I can honestly say I hate this form of birth control I never would get a period until a few months ago and for the past 2 months it has been non stop my mood swings are everywhere I'm gaining weight like crazy this birth control is not even worth it."

5

May 29, 2016

15

51

8,395

Zolpidem

insomnia

"Ambien CR is my most recent attempt to circumvent my chronic insomnia. After taking it I go directly to bed. It typically takes an hour or more to have any affect. I will get 2-3 hours of restful slumber before I wake. Going back to Klonopin & Lunesta."

2

August 9, 2013

34

48

177,487

Duloxetine

anxiety

"I'm Taking Cymbalta for Anxiety And Depression It Makes Me A Little Jittery And If I Don't Eat With It I Get Sick to My Stomach But I Feel Better Than I Have In A Long Time And Where I Was Using Food To Cope With The Depression This Actually Regulated My Eating So Now I'm Eating Less With More Energy And Feeling Like A Million Bucks"

10

March 13, 2016

87

67

189,763

Oxycodone

pain

"I played football in college and took a severe hit in the back. I now have 4 bulging discs, and 2 deteriorating discs in my spine. The doctors gave me Oxycontin right away knowing the pain I was in. That was 4 years ago and today I take (2)80mg, (1)40mg, and (8)Percocets 10/325's daily. Last summer I was able to run a 5K race. Oxycontin has given me back what was stolen from me in college. I am 90% pain free, and have no regrets about being on this drug. I can't recall ever having any side effects."

10

May 28, 2008

171

98

167,613

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"It did hurt but it was quick. It was pretty uncomfortable, like any OBGYN visit. The part that hurt the most was when they pinched the cervix. It was sharp and crampy. But it only last like a 30 seconds. I did feel cramps the rest of the day. My period is now very light and I get mild cramps. They are not as bad as they used to be. I thought my periods were going to be gone for good tho :( lol oh well. It is a great feeling knowing I will not be pregnant at least before I am 22. :)"

9

February 3, 2016

1

104

162,697

Terconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"This product worked well the first time I used it and got rid of the infection for quite a while. But it did not work on recurrent infections. There is no burning or itching after insertion."

7

December 24, 2009

28

36

214,763

Prevpac

helicobacter pylori infection

"First of all, believe that the doctor had evaluated and decided that this drug has more benefits than the side effects for you. Every medicine has side effects. I completed my 14 days of prevpac today. I was having unexplained upper right stomach pain and sometimes diarrhea once or twice in a week. Initially thought its gallstones - but ultrasound confirmed its not. All blood work was normal. Upper endoscopy did not figure out any ulcers. Finally,did a stool test and confirmed the presence of h.pylori antigen and i was recommended prevpac for 14 days. I had few side effects. Headache in the evening,Mild stomach cramps, Bitter taste in mouth (specifically in the morning). Im feeling perfect nw. Be positive and that supplements the med"

9

August 19, 2016

21

125

151,390

Chantix

smoking cessation

"I am in awe!! Over 30 years of smoking and I don't remember even smoking! I have been smoke free now for 1.5 years and feel great! Tried several times to quit in my lifetime with no success. Thank you Chantix!"

10

December 12, 2016

17

41

30,016

Klonopin

anxiety

"Love this med..it works!! I take it in conjunction with my antidepressant, Lexapro! I have never felt happier! My depression, panic attacks and anxiety started when I hit puberty and I never wanted to take meds.. I'm basically a "drug free" person..but this is an exception due to the fact depression/anxiety can literally kill you!! These meds were needed during and especially after a horrific abusive 4 1/2 yr "relationship", almost lost my life!! Had flashbacks and nightmares, but I got through with seroquel to sleep. When I wake up I take klonipin and Lexapro..about 4-5 hrs later I take .5 xanax, sometimes two 0.5's if needed!! DO NOT take klonipin and xanax at the same time due to the fact they are in the same class of meds!!"

10

January 16, 2016

36

129

85,730

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I began taking Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo when I was 13, I am now 22. I was not sexually active at the time, but my periods were extremely irregular. This specific oral contraceptive helped to regulate my period and it has been perfect for the past 9 years. When reading these reviews, ladies must keep in mind that everyone is different. Genetics plays a huge role in whether you get/ have bad acne, cramping, low sex drive, etc. It may not be because of the pill, necessarily. In my 9 year experience with this particular product, I have never had a scare when I took the pill as directed. You will have a few of those symptoms, its just life. "

9

December 9, 2013

35

120

43,242

Captopril

high blood pressure

"I first stumbled upon this medication while living in Mexico. I had a real bad panic attack from metoprolol that was my high blood pressure medication, I was taking at the time, and the doctor there told me to take captopril. I never felt better and I haven't had a panic attack in 3 years, plus my blood pressure is great. "

10

May 13, 2013

12

62

117,087

Lamictal

bipolar disorde

"Lamictal completely changed my life from the roller coaster high dosage of Depakote to a much more stable controllable life with just a little dizziness and drowziness, which has since gone away."

8

June 2, 2009

33

32

127,735

Phentermine

weight loss

"Addition to my original post: Started on 1/19/2017 5'4" 18 yr. old female weighing 168 lbs. Always been a little overweight and decided to make a change. It is now 2/17/2017 and have lost 7 lbs. so I now weigh 161. I got those results with a semi-strict diet and working out frequently (about 5-6 days a week). I don't have a ton of weight to lose so it hasn't melted off as fast as others but it definitely works! Just have extreme dry mouth. I would recommend this to anyone serious about losing weight. Will update again in a month. ***3/17/17 *** now weigh 154.6, total weight loss of 14 lbs. in two months. This month will be my last month bc my body fat and bmi will most likely be back in normal range"

10

March 17, 2017

50

136

6,865

Aluminum chloride hexahydrate

hyperhidrosis

"This stuff is a life changer!! I was prescribed this about 2 years ago and have used it ever since. I would pour sweat under my arms and could be freezing cold..I was determined to find something that helped. I tried all the expensive deodorants at the store and none of them worked..I finally told my Dr and he prescribed me this. Yes it burns and hurts at first but eventually you won't need to apply it but maybe a couple of times a month and never apply it the same day you shave..it doesn't hurt, burn or irritate me at all anymore and still no sweating..don't know what I would do if I could no longer get this"

10

February 3, 2017

7

119

104,914

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"When I first started LoSeasonique, I had light spotting within a week that only lasted four days. Now I have finished my first three packs and didn't get my period when taking the yellow pills. I am now 1 1/2 weeks into the next batch and still no spotting or anything! I Think I should get a preagnancy test just to be sure but If Im not preagnant Then this is the best Pill ever!!! So far I have not had any other side effects that many have had."

8

November 29, 2009

13

89

18,417

Voltaren

muscle pain

"I have been in pain for so very long that I thought there was no way anything could help. My latest painful foray was when I pulled a muscle in my shoulder. I used Voltaren the first time and it took almost all the pain away. The second time I used it, I was pain free. I was thrilled."

10

April 11, 2009

75

59

102,334

Clindamycin / tretinoin

acne

"I've been using this, along with a medicated morning scrub, for about 3 months now. I've noticed less inflamed acne spots, but I still get normal break out flares at different times. I'm still waiting to see consistent results at this point. But, I did stop using the Veltin Gel while I had a stomach virus, and even just missing the one dose that evening, the next day I had brand new flare ups of acne. So the medicine is definitely doing something."

6

October 5, 2011

6

83

118,222

Naltrexone

opiate dependence

"I'm on vivitrol and I have no side effects and I'm doing fabulous I have no desire to use I was an IV user for 13 years and vivitrol saving my life"

10

April 2, 2017

54

32

111,280

Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir

hepatitis c

"45 yr old male I contracted hep c between 2004 & 2006 using drugs.... (cleaned up dec 2006) ..after 9 yrs of having virus I went on harvoni for 8weeks started dec 10 2015 and finished feb3 2016... first blood tests showed less than 12 viral count (compared to 6million) ....did 12 week post treatment bloodwork in april and virus was UNDETECTED :) THANK YOU GILEAD FOR HARVONI"

10

July 31, 2016

41

68

182,190

Clomipramine

obsessive compulsive disorde

"I have suffered from obsessive thoughts for 26 years. I have tried different medications over the years. I was on Paxil for 10 years but I never ever felt totally well and I slowly stopped taking it and became very ill. I started taking clomipramine again seven years ago. Again it saved my life and I have been able to have a successful career. I take 250 mg a day. I hate the side effect of weight gain but I will never sacrifice my mental health to lose weight."

9

February 9, 2014

172

89

191,479

Lisdexamfetamine

adhd

"I have suffered from ADD/ADHD for all my life. I am currently 23 years old. I was on vyvanse (40 mgs, I am extremely sensitive to pills). I have tried about 5 different stimulant type medicines. Vyvanse really changed my life. I was able to transition from the food service industry to a Real Estate career. I got Mono, and had to stop the medicine while my body recovered. I really liked the way i felt off it. But i now feel as though my life is unmanageable. I don't like the feeling of being medicated so young with out any proof of long term effects, but i feel like i am drowning. I feel alone in my ADHD because its not something that people feel sympathetic toward. Vyvanse really changed that feeling."

9

November 20, 2015

36

133

212,203

Lamotrigine

bipolar disorde

"I was diagnosed bipolar after suffering a mental breakdown in college which left me institutionalized used for 2 weeks. Before my therapist prescribed me lamictal (100mg) and Klonopin (.05mg) I was a total mess. lamictal truly saved my life. It helps me act less irrationally and impulsively, hold a job for longer than 6mons, maintain healthy relationships with loved ones, I feel more focused and driven. I have had no negative side effects."

10

October 26, 2013

140

73

61,437

Citalopram

depression

"Worked extremely quickly for me and had a strong effect on a low dose. Was on it for 8 months with bearable side effects. Transformed my life for the better; more energy, better focus, more positive thinking, more socially inclined. Saved my life when I needed it but had side effects for me including: constipation, bloating and gas (all day every day), and occasionally a jittery feeling or increased anxiety. I had to stop taking it because it caused high blood pressure for me. None of the doctors believed that citolopram was the cause of my unusual high blood pressure (I'm young, active, and thin) but I tapered off the medication and my blood pressure went from stage 2 high blood pressure (really really scary high) to completely normal."

8

June 8, 2017

5

129

207,586

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"Wow! This prep so much better than Golytely prep from 8 yrs ago. 3 days prior to procedure started Low Residue Diet - reduced amount eaten on day 2 prior - this significantly reduces out put and discomfort. Only clear liquids day prior (no light breakfast). Read Suprep reviews - poured prep out over 3 small ice cubes and use chilled water - chugged in 2 gulps (breathed thru mouth between gulps - reduces taste) then immediately sucked on a sour piece hard candy - minimizes after taste. Within 15 min consumed 32 oz room temp water - the faster this all goes in the faster it comes out - less potty time. Same for early (3am) prep. No nausea/vomiting, no cramping, no headache, only slight chill in am. Absolutely best prep!"

10

April 4, 2016

25

132

187,071

Benzaclin

acne

"I am a 28 years old and have acne. I went to a dermatologist and he prescribed this to me. I used it for about 4 months and it did nothing for me. It is expensive even with insurance."

3

August 4, 2009

8

39

144,166

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I'm 18 y/o and I got the Implant inserted March 18, 2016 . I was afraid to get it mainly because I had seen so many women complain about long periods but I decided to try it out. The first month was okay, I got my period around the same time I usually did but this time instead of my usual 5 days, it was 9 days. That wasn't too bad. But then May 12, 2016 I started bleeding and haven't stopped! It is now June 8th, 2016 and I'm still bleeding . I'm going to get it taken out today and going on the pill . I do not recommend this birth control because a really long period is very annoying, it's costly (because of extra tampons or pads) and interferes with my sex life . Hopefully I stop bleeding soon after removal."

4

June 8, 2016

3

144

85,165

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I have been on TriNessa for around six months now. I have been on birth control for 9 years due to ovarian cysts, horrid periods/cramping, and obviously to prevent pregnancy. I have had to switch from pill to pill over the years due to complications. When I was switched to TriNessa six months ago I felt horrible pretty much from the start. TriNessa initially caused mood swings (have subsided since) and spotting for two packs straight. This pill STILL kindly provides me with constant bloating for about two weeks out of a pack, an obliterated sex drive and life with my fianc"

4

November 1, 2015

0

102

9,721

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"After starting the pill my breasts got really sore and my periods were no where for 2 months. After that my breasts got notably bigger (almost a cup) but after taking it for around 8 months my periods are still irregular which is really annoying. I had hoped that taking lo loestrin would help with my cramps and back pain but they are the same as before. For 4 months my cycle would be 48 days then 11 days and they would still be full 7 day periods. I haven't noticed any other side effects. No complaints."

7

October 3, 2015

1

97

134,823

Nucynta ER

pain

"I've been on hydrocodone or Norco for about 10 years 3x's a day. I've had S5 and L1 ( I think that is how it goes) maybe the L and the S are in the wrong place. Anyway the two disc at the very bottom of your back. For 2 years as of this past Christmas Eve I was suppose to have the next 2 up replaced. I asked my pain doctor for 1 more Norco a day. Instead he puts me on Nucynta 50mg. Not working after 1 1/2 years so now I get put on 150 ER 2x day and 50 mg in between. All I do is hurt like hell and sleep all the time. I have fallen asleep in the bath "

1

May 22, 2017

10

126

138,302

Orthovisc

osteoarthritis

"I have arthritis in both knees. One is severe bone on bone the other is moderate. So they started injections in my left knee first as the right one wasn't bothering me too much as the cortizone shots was still slightly effective. So got two shots not too bad as far as pain. Go get the 3rd one and the doctor didn't take her time like before to find just the right spot and she injected me. As soon as she started putting the fluid into my knee I felt a burning liquid feeling going from the injection site (the outside of my knee to the inside of my knee) It didn't stop there. It felt as she put more in like my knee was going to explode out the side. I was not expecting that. I just held my breath and when she was done I said. Wow that hurt. Why"

5

March 20, 2015

28

152

15,454

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I was started on Gildess 1/20 but then was switched to Blisovi after the recall. I absolutely HATE this birth control. Ever since starting it I have been having moderate to heavy periods twice a month. My cramps have been pretty bad too, the last heavy period I had my cramps lasted the entire week as opposed to going away the second day like they normally do. My mood swings are the worst they've ever been and I find myself crying at the drop of a hat and mad at everything. And just as some of the other women have stated, I have been extremely thirsty while on this pill and I can't wait to change it. The only good thing about this pill is that I'm not pregnant. That's the ONLY good thing about it."

2

January 9, 2017

8

136

172,246

Clonazepam

benzodiazepine withdrawal

"This is a great drug but you have to be disciplined with it. It's not a cure, only an aid. Writing this review in April 2017, I've been on it for a month shy of ten years. I started at 0.5 mg twice a day and that's the dose I'm still on. You have to resist the urge to increase the dose and instead work on yourself. There will be bad times...you just have to accept that and work to minimize them. And don't drink on clonazepam. It multiplies the effect of alcohol to an astounding degree and I find it to be extremely unpleasant. Giving up drinking even socially wasn't hard, though when I refuse drinks people assume I'm a recovering alcoholic. Even nursing a single bourbon and coke will get me pretty sloppy...it's just not worth it."

10

April 6, 2017

10

139

219,277

Dasatinib

chronic myelogenous leukemia

"I've been very happy with Sprycel for more than three years now. However, these last few months I've been experiencing various symptoms which I believe are related to this medicine. I have bone pain that no doctor is explaining, I often have some difficulty breathing and I feel tried all the time. Nevertheless, I would not chose to change Sprycel; I have tired four types of medications of which this was the only one I faced no side effect troubles with."

10

March 9, 2017

2

81

171,979

Meloxicam

rheumatoid arthritis

"I had so many problems walking holding stuff in my hand and I start taking this drug that I have never heard of, I started seeing a new doctor that's how I learned about it. It has helped me so much that I get teary eyed just thinking about it. The doctor that I am seeing now may have saved my life."

8

October 2, 2009

92

62

160,465

Buspirone

anxiety

"I have nothing, but good things to say about Buspirone. It helps me a lot with my anxiety & it helps with my overall mood (drastically). I don't have any side effects. I think it is a great medicine."

10

February 2, 2016

25

39

184,733

Canagliflozin

diabetes, type 2

"I had excessive bleeding, horrifying and painful kidney infections, chronic constipation, hair loss, incontinence, golf ball size clots in my URINE, and I am still peeing blood after stopping it 3 weeks ago, my legs and hands swelled, my numbers are rising in the morning from 110 and now at 140-180. My doctor is now telling she no longer wants to be my doctor because I wouldnt keep taking the medication, and is ignoring the blood in my urine. I wish I could sue someone, because living like is not worth it"

1

March 2, 2016

18

92

47,533

Tapentadol

pain

"I fell off of a ladder at work and shattered my elbow and slicing my nerves. After 3 surgeries over a year period I was still in a lot of pain. After going through the norco dependence I was finally referred to a pain mgmt doc who first tried Opana to no avail. I was then put on an extended release Fentanyl patch which worked but did not last near long enough between doses. The doc then put me on Nucynta ER tritated up to 250mg x2/day and it has been a godsend. I keeps my pain at bay and doesn't get me high. I will say that it seems to only last 8-10 hours but I have norco to fill the gap. Very happy with Nucynta and I feel like I have my life back. Friends and family say that I am much better to be around as well. Good luck to you!"

10

June 16, 2015

89

154

111,646

Cipro

bladder infection

"Caused severe allergic reaction when I had never had a reaction to any medication before. Had to be hospitalized. Doctor said he has been seeing more and more allergic reactions to Cipro."

1

April 14, 2012

43

32

91,433

Anastrozole

breast cance

"I have been taking arimidex for 2 months. Within the first two weeks my osteoarthritis has deteriorated from tolerable to barely able to walk. I can not stand for long periods. My knees get stiff each time I sit. I have received a series if Ortho visc injections and am hoping for a miracle. I must keep working for insurance coverage. I have vision changes, chest and muscle pain,also. I have added fosamax due to the risk of calcium loss since I was diagnosed with osteopenia at the same time as stage 1 breast cancer. I am expertiencing more fatigue with arimidex than after radiation. I am not sure if I can tough this out for five years!"

6

June 3, 2016

65

118

137,114

Isotretinoin

acne

"I had struggled with severe acne ever since I was in 6th grade. It was all over my face and even my shoulders. Of course, as you would suspect, I got bullied big time for it. My dermatologist put me on so many different types of pills that helped a little, but my acne was still horrible. Then she put me on accutane. Accutane is a miracle process is a pain and the side effects made me want to just quit. I struggled with very dry skin & lips, sensitive to the sun, and soreness. I went through 6 months of the pill. I am now a sophomore in high school and I have perfectly clear and smooth skin. Yes, I still have battle scars but they are tiny. I have never been so happy with myself. I recommend it to anyone and everyone."

10

September 16, 2015

15

144

119,595

Testosterone

hypogonadism, male

"First and foremost you nee to see a specialist. Note that with the introduction of outside or additional testosterone your natural production can slow, and or shut down. This is why you need HCG. HCG keeps your natural testosterone in production even with the introduction of extra testosterone. Also a good estrogen blocker pill is recommended to keep test from aromatizing into estrogen. To sum it up you need all of the following 1. Androgel 2. HCG- keeps natural testosterone producing, 3. Anastrozole Pills-Stops Testosterone from being converted to Estrogen"

5

November 17, 2010

155

90

130,149

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"For those are you who are scared or anxious about the Plan B pill, I just wanted to reassure you from personal experience that it WORKS, and isn't necessarily full of side effects either. I took Plan B and the only side effect I felt was a little bit of moodiness for a couple of days- otherwise, NO physical side effects at all. Also, my period came exactly on time and didn't feel any different than my past periods! However, I would advise that you definitely should take it within 24 hours, if you can. Although it says 72 hours, the pill mainly works to prevent ovulation- if you wait too long to take it, you may risk ovulating BEFORE you take it, lessening the main effectiveness of the pill."

10

August 15, 2014

17

130

174,382

Tri-Lo-Sprintec

abnormal uterine bleeding

"Please avoid Tri Lo Sprintec. I've been on it for one month, and it has cased me to bleed every single day. I also had my period fifteen days after my last cycle (not normal). It's also caused dizziness, nausea at all hours of the day (to the point where it wakes me up in the middle of the night), and fatigue. Please research any birth control before you agree to taking it. Listen to your body when you notice changes after beginning this prescription."

1

August 22, 2016

2

85

125,547

Dulcolax

constipation

"The results I get from Dulcolax are very unpredictable. I always take 1 tablet. Sometimes it just does its thing in one day or so with no appreciable side effects. At other times I get fairly nasty cramps and the soft stools for days, which tends to dehydrate and make me feel fairly "energy free". My recommendation is to take 1 tablet and see how it goes. If cramps are severe, talk to your doctor before increasing the dose."

5

November 6, 2013

19

79

129,390

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"For all you girls worrying out there, take a deep breath and calm down. I'm 320 pounds and I had unprotected sex although I was on the pill, I was in my ovulation danger zone.. I took the pill within the last 24 hours (which I don't recommend. Take it as soon as you can) it took 2 weeks for my period to arrive. Needless to say it was the best $53 I've ever spent. Learn from your mistakes ladies"

10

August 12, 2015

33

80

205,787

Pristiq

depression

"Best thing ever. I have been suffering from years of depression and since taking Pristiq I feel alive again. More energy, weight loss, and decreased negative thoughts add up to happiness! Tried others, but NONE compare."

10

April 8, 2011

22

36

35,726

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"A month ago, I started Suboxone maintenance therapy after I spent a month in treatment for opiate addiction. It has saved my life; it has improved the quality of my life as well. I have only used opiates once in the last 74 days - a week after I finished inpatient treatment. When I saw my husband's face after the last relapse, I decided not to continue without medication and medical monitoring. Harm reduction is making it possible for me to not be a criminal, able to keep a productive routine, and most amazing - I don't suffer from constantly craving drugs. I am no longer obsessed with doing drugs. We've saved thousands of dollars from my abstinence from drugs on the street. I am learning to love life in a way I never have. It's a miracle."

9

December 31, 2015

46

138

140,748

Escitalopram

anxiety

"I started it to treat depression from life circumstances and anxiety, specifically health-related anxiety ("hypochondria") and it's turned my life around. Yes there have been side effects, but ones I can live with for now. At first I felt tremendously tired, that lasted about a week. It happened again when I upped my dose due to being depressed over the winter months. Sexual side effects happened in the beginning but went away. The tiredness went away. I'm so much more normal now. I went from being a total wreck and thinking I was dying every day/crying about everything to functioning normally again. The only side effect that still bothers me is a feeling of dizzyness or lightheaded and almost "not being there" sometimes, forgetfulness."

10

July 19, 2016

10

124

70,726

Abacavir / dolutegravir / lamivudine

hiv infection

"I went straight on Triumeq a couple of months of being diagnosed with HIV :( I started taking them in January it is now March and I am undetectable (yay) I did have a low viral count but still. I haven't had any bad side effects. At first I took them in the morning, but thought they were making me feel a bit sick, so to be safe, I switched to taking them at bedtime, since then not a single issue for me, no night terrors, no sickness, nothing. Pop the pill and sleep :) In UK this wasn't the first drug prescribed by my doctor, but due to other factors it was decided to try Triumeq. It may be worth asking about it and it comes free on the NHS."

10

March 20, 2016

13

131

115,833

Divalproex sodium

bipolar disorde

"Have been on Depakote 500mg for almost a week now starting to feel back to normal and helping to control mania. Also taking with 50mg Vyvanse and 50mg Seroquel at night seems to be okay except still have times when I feel I'm losing it but overall more stable, will see how it goes in the next couple weeks. "

7

December 8, 2014

3

60

81,307

Yaz

acne

"I'm on the 2nd week of my 2nd pack and so far I see little to no change in my acne, it's made me get minor menstrual cramps at times not even close to my period, but lightened up my period alot! I have some pretty intense mood swings, and a bit of nausea, probably going to switch since this isn't helping me and making me grumpy and depressed 24/7"

5

July 26, 2015

6

70

172,537

Clonazepam

bipolar disorde

"I take (3) 2mg klonolins a day, been taking them for years. Yes it works, if you like being zoned out all day. I also have a personality disorder, and when I am in split mode, these make it worse."

7

February 7, 2016

17

40

107,908

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

birth control

"I recently switched from birth control pills to the patch. I wanted to be on something that I didn't have to remember to take every day and because I have PCOS the patch was my next best option. I was a little weary of it because I looked up reviews and saw that many women got ill within the first couple of days of being on it. Luckily I haven't had that experience. I think that the main reason is because I went from a pill with very similar to the patch. I didn't give the patch a 10 rating because it can get a little itchy (it feels like you're wearing a bandaid) and sometimes it makes me nervous that it's going to fall off. Overall no side effects so far and I'm so glad that I'm not having to remember to take the pill every day."

8

May 24, 2017

8

148

191,875

Lisdexamfetamine

adhd

"My 6 year old has been on Vyvanse for 3 years. There are times that I have not had any medicines to give him and the teacher says its like a whole other kid. Without him being on Vyvanse I was at the school all the time and my grades were dropping. I did not want him on medicines at first but I am so happy that I decided to. He is still my little Buge and not a hot mess. Such a joy and thanks to Vyvanse I have my son back. "

8

December 15, 2009

30

94

135,835

Percocet

pain

"I've dealt with "undiagnosed" pain for years. I've had test after test. All I know for sure is that I have severe cramping and diarrhea as well as joint pain. I have also suffered from anxiety and insomnia. Percocet seems to resolve all of my issues in one dose. Unfortunately, I can't get a doctor to take me seriously. The side effects seem to be limited to a warm flush and constipation, which in my case actually makes me regular."

9

May 11, 2011

5

80

179,464

Cefzil

sinusitis

"Terrible medicine. I had diarrhea with dehydration and ended up with severe dry mouth at night. I took it for sinus for over a month and need to take for 70 days but it killed stomach already. I used to drink lot of water but all useless with this medicine. I think I have to stop it."

1

January 10, 2017

2

57

73,062

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"This medicine didn't make me gain weight or give me terrible mood swings, however, it gave me awful dryness "down there." This started approximately two an a half months in, during the pack where things got regular and I got my period on schedule. There was literally nothing at all being produced down there and sex was impossible. The times I tried, I ended up with abrasions and irritation for days afterward (even with lubricant), and became afraid to even do it, which defeats the purpose of birth control. The periods were very light and painless but it totally ruined my sex life."

3

March 9, 2015

2

103

230,673

Bepotastine

conjunctivitis, allergic

"Had severe allergic reaction, itching, swelling of the mouth, trouble breathing. Never had an allergic reaction of any kind before. Never been that scared in my 60 years of life. "

1

October 25, 2011

6

31

154,828

Metronidazole

bacterial vaginitis

"Just a piece of advice that I found to be the BEST solution to that nasty metallic taste it has, take it with orange juice. It is the only thing that 100% masks that awful taste. Don't let it touch your tongue. I tilt my head back, fill my mouth with OJ, drop the pill and swallow and I never taste it. Orange juice is a godsend for this medicine. I can't handle the taste so I refuse to take it with anything else. I mean I'm on it now and only have 2 pills left with none and almost want to skip it "

8

May 10, 2017

6

105

110,165

Nexplanon

birth control

"I just had the implant removed after 6 months of awful mood swings, 3-week-long periods, dizziness, morning sickness symptoms, insomnia, and heightened anxiety. I spent a lot of money on pads since I was constantly bleeding and sex drive went down because of it. I also had strange cravings throughout the month and often felt bloated. The only good thing I can say about it is that I didn't get pregnant. Even the removal of the implant was complicated, and I came home bruised and stitched up. Any ladies out there want to help me develop a male BC so guys can experience the hell we have to go through?!"

2

April 1, 2016

4

110

165,533

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"Can I give this medication something lower than a 1? I took it within a half out of intercourse and I still became pregnant from this encounter. Some changes need to be made or this pill SHOULD NOT be sold to women. Especially in COLLEGE health clinics! This pill is garbage."

1

May 15, 2017

4

51

219,335

Carafate

gerd

"GERD, Esophagitis, and a Hiatal Hernia. Take both Cimetidine and Prilosec daily and was still having heartburn. The emergency room gave me Carafate and it's wonderful. Not only does it stop heartburn in it's tracks, but it also prevents future bouts of heartburn. There are some rules on taking this medication, and those rules can be a bit of a pain if you are not used to them. You cannot take this medication within a half hour of taking any antacids. You also need to take it one hour before or two hours after eating. Swallowing the Carafate pill can be a little bit intimidating as when you swallow it, you get a choking sensation. Make sure to take it with plenty of ice water. Try to numb your throat with cold water prior to taking."

10

April 2, 2015

91

136

38,796

Esomeprazole

barrett's esophagus

"I've been on Nexium, 40 mg, one per day for about 4 years. I don't really watch my diet like I should but I've had no issues at all, never any throat burn like I had prior to Nexium. I do have Barrett's and should be more careful about foods I eat but I don't eat a lot of anything, that helps. I do drink coffee sometimes, tomato based sauces, etc. I don't seem to have side effects from Nexium."

10

January 8, 2016

23

80

204,954

Levemir

diabetes, type 2

"I've been on Levemir for approximately 2 years and have found it be quite effective. However, I've also noticed that over time the dosage has had to steadily increase in order to achieve optimum blood glucose levels."

9

June 16, 2009

42

37

159,802

Bactrim

acne

"Had acne forever, went through accutane which cleared it up for a good 2 years and the acne came back. Went back to the dermatologist and was prescribed bactrim. It didn't start working till a few weeks in but after that, I started noticing my face getting clearer. Unfortunately, taking bactrim for a long time isn't good for you for a long time so here I am starting back at square one, but it was the best few months I've in a while."

10

July 11, 2015

11

83

204,715

Acetaminophen / propoxyphene

pain

"As a medical doctor specializing in pain management I would highly recommend this drug for long time pain patients. But find it isn't as effective when used for the short time treatment for acute pain. It does not produce much of a high associated with other opiates which is why using it for a long period of time is ideal. Acute pain tends to be more severe then chronic pain so a stronger pain killer is usually recommended."

9

November 8, 2009

16

78

130,299

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"My experience for fellow readers. I had my period a week before I had unprotected sex. The same day as the "accident" happened, I took Plan B about 2 hours after unprotected sex. I had no symptoms except a headache once in a while. My period came 3 days before it was supposed to. It worked!"

10

December 31, 2013

19

56

158,984

TriNessa

birth control

"Well I haven't gotten pregnant, so I guess it's probably doing what it should. But since being on the drug, I have restless nights where I wake up constantly feeling naesous. Sometimes it'll be at 4 AM and then I just can't get back to sleep after it. As for my acne, it seemed to clear up a bit at first but right around the time my period is starting, it gets horrible again. I don't like it at all."

3

July 5, 2016

2

80

41,131

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

pain

"I had been prescribed Percocet after 2 failed back surgeries. I now have permanent nerve damage in sciatica and right leg. I found it to be the only thing that worked for me. My primary doctor prescribed for me for about 6 months and then released me from the practice because she felt that she couldn't prescribe for someone with chronic pain. I had to stop taking them immediately as I haven't been able to get another doctor. The withdrawal was noticeable but only lasted about a day. Both doctors referred me to Pain Management but my insurance doesn't cover it. I have been to 2 doctors that have turned me away because my case is "too complicated" and I now I have to live with NO quality of life. Percocet to me was what made me normal."

9

August 15, 2011

18

138

158,794

Methylphenidate

narcolepsy

"This medicine is doing it's job. I actually fell asleep standing up in my dining room. Hit my chin on the table (ouch). Now, I don't fall asleep at inappropriate times (after I take my first dose). I do have concerns about it's habitual possibilities, which I must say, my doctor did not warn me about. I will have to keep a close watch on my behavior I guess, but it is working."

7

August 27, 2009

41

73

159,974

Bactrim

bacterial infection

"I was on Bactrim for 10 days because of a Bartholin Cyst that tested positive for MRSA. On the 7th day I started experiencing back pain, intermittent low grade fevers, chills, complete fatigue and eyeball pain. An I.D. doctor wanted me to take it for another 7 days as a precaution but I had to force him to listen to my symptoms and he told me to stop taking the Bactrim. Also don't know if it matters that I'm not of 'normal' weight for most woman at 5'5 I'm 109lbs - the symptoms I experienced were also listed as possible "overdose"....stopped Bactrim today - feel terrible."

4

December 12, 2009

30

106

140,266

Asenapine

schizoaffective disorde

"I have the black cherry version because it is not as bitter. This medicine is quite expensive however works well for me. My paranoid thoughts still come to me a few times a week but I am not delusional at all. My mood is stable and I feel very 'normal'. Great Medicine!"

10

November 2, 2011

20

52

174,238

Betamethasone / calcipotriene

psoriasis

"This product is extremely greasy. It does not absorb into the skin and sits on the surface until eventually it will wipe off on clothes, furniture, bed sheets etc. As result it can't really be used in the morning, day or evening. Disappointingly CVS would not take it back for a refund on the day of sale. Also called Leo Pharmaceuticals, who make the product, and they could only offer an exchange for the same product! Outrageous considering how much money the industry makes!! Now I have 2 bottles of this expensive product I cannot use. I recommend to get the Clobetasol cream and stear clear of this one."

1

May 1, 2015

10

109

165,808

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I promised myself that if this worked I would write a review because I stressed hardcore. I'm 18 years old and my boyfriend (19) and I had sex with a condom and it broke. We didn't know it broke until after he finished. I was also ovulating at the time. Talk about bad luck, so we instantly left and went to our local store and got the pill. I took it around an hour after it happened. It is a powerful pill with a lot of side effects, but they're all worth it if you don't want a baby just yet. Got my period a couple days early about a week after taking the pill."

9

March 29, 2017

8

115

193,933

Dilaudid

chronic pain

"I was in an auto accident that left me in a Coma for 38 days & was told by all 5 of my orthopedic Dr's I'd NEVER STAND OR WALK AGAIN. 6 mo. Later I took my first steps! I broke both hips both femurs (thigh bones) in 2 places, shattered both tibia & fibula (shin bones) & both knees. I am titanium rods the length of the bones, wires, nails & screws. I was on 4 different pain Narcotics every 2 hrs. The ONLY ONE THAT GAVE ME RELIEF WAS THE DILAUDID! None of the oxy 's or even the 100mg Morphine phased me. Now I'm on Percocet 10-325 & 100mg Morphine. Percs just knock the edge off but gives me the energy to keep moving. I WANT MY DILAUDIDS BACK & KEEP MY PERCS FOR MY BREAKTHROUGH. THEY HELP ME LEAD A PRODUCTIVE LIFE! 2yrs on "

10

June 23, 2014

110

149

55,396

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"Just too expensive. $200 AND 3 months later the side effects were too much for me and only 5 lbs gone. Was on support group on facebook but seems its been pulled."

2

October 24, 2015

7

32

208,706

Belsomra

insomnia

"Like so many others, I tried it. I tried at 10, I tried it at 20. Nothing, except morning dizziness. How tremendously disappointing. I've gone back to my 2 Unisom's ( orange not blue). At least Im getting a few hours sleep with that. With as many poor reviews, you have to wonder who Merck paid off to have this thing approved. I especially dislike the over the top packaging. How much did that increase the costs? Shame in all of them."

1

May 1, 2017

25

82

30,974

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Awful! The most traumatic experience I've subjected my vagina to. I was looking to treat the YI, not to torture my vagina with the most intense itching and burning sensation that I don't wish upon anyone. After reading these reviews I thought it best to get this product out of my vagina. After doing so the itch has slightly subsided, however the burning sensation is still there."

1

March 14, 2017

11

67

131,537

Fanapt

psychosis

"I was put on Fanapt for my Bipolar a little over a year ago. I also take other medicines, but this one really did the trick for me and got me on track. I do struggle with the drowsiness and take it early in the evening in order to get up the next morning... but it is worth it to me."

8

October 26, 2012

25

61

123,208

Apri

birth control

"I have been on apri for a year and was recently put on another then forced back do to a recall, I was so sad to be put back on apri. While off for 2 months, my weight had gone down, and sex drive went back to normal, and I head energy again. now back on for not even a month and everything is getting messed up again. It's not the pills fault, but you may notice weight gain, feel sluggish, and a lower sex drive if your body reacts to this the same way I do. :( it's time to figure out something else.... My body and relationship can't go thu this again."

3

October 25, 2013

11

114

75,320

Vistaril

anxiety

"I am 34/Female with marked panic attacks. I have health /doctor office anxiety. I have to say Vistaril has done wonders for me. It seemed to take a few weeks before I could really feel it's effects though. I have to keep a small amount in my system before it helps with a panic attack. I can take 1-2 25 mg pills 3 X a day as needed for anxiety. I usually take 1/2 of a 25 mg pill twice a day. When I feel an attack starting, I take another 1 to 1 1/2 pills. It stops the attack quickly. I feel like I've got my life back some, & it feels like a safety blanket. It does dry my mouth out though & I only recommend it for marked anxiety. I do not have any depression."

8

November 26, 2014

77

138

115,707

Secukinumab

plaque psoriasis

"Freaking miracle drug. I tried everything but nothing would get rid of my psoriasis. I am a 6 year sufferer of it, had it everywhere including my scalp. I am now 6 weeks on Cosentyx and I am completely clear! I am beyond ecstatic, truly incredible stuff. So far I have had so side effects and hopefully that will continue.!"

10

April 20, 2016

41

60

39,722

Contrave

obesity

"I did like this medications at first but had to stop after reaching my full dosage because I broke out in severe hives. It takes several weeks to build up to the max dose. On the 3rd week, I began to have dry mouth. On the 4th week, I started seeing hives on my body. Nothing I took helped. I ended up in the urgent care that afternoon and got a steroid shot along with a low dose steroid pills. The hives came back the following day. I dealt with it for another day then I was back in the urgent care. My blood pressure was high because of my burning and irritated skin. I got an epipen and stronger steroids. At this point, I stopped taking it but was on 9 pills a day to get it under control."

6

January 4, 2016

4

140

24,076

Tretinoin

acne

"I'm 13 years old with lots of acne i do lots of sports and I got back acne very bad I became self conscious . it really sucked I didn't not wear muscle shirts for months because of the emberessing acne on my back...I told my doctor and she told me about trentinoin cream..which I've been using for a few weeks it has been working great.The only thing is Im peeling and itching.bad at times...I see lots of improvement but this is something you have to be patient about..summer is coming. And I don't wanna be covered up all summer lol I recommend the product..just remember stay patient and clam and it willl clear up in no time "

10

May 12, 2016

5

119

169,342

Diethylpropion

obesity

"Tenuate is the best. After having my second child in April 2012 I blew up to a whopping 300 pounds. In October of 2012 I went to my doctor and he tried me on Tenuate for 1 month. This was the best decision ever. Tenuate not only controlled my appetite, it helped me eat smaller portion. I had a 30 day supply and made it last for 2 months. By December I went down to 280lbs. In January I started counting my calories on my own without the help of pills and its mid February now I'm down to 250. Tenuate showed me how I should eat and it may have "shrunk" my stomach. I also walk a mile every day, which helped speed up my weight loss process. If I can do it, you can too. Good Luck."

10

February 11, 2013

105

139

14,445

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"I have been on Tramadol for about 4 to 6 years. I occasionally go through the Vicodins, Darvacets, Percocets, and etc. type drugs. I didn't like being addicted to anything, so it is good hearing the positives over the negatives. I didn't like the look I would get from family and friends who saw me taking my medicine and wondering was I abusing it or not. I am doing this for me, my family and friends. I am just scared that I would relapse and that at some point Suboxone won't work. But it has only been 3 days and the drowsiness is horrible and interferes with my daily activities. So I have to take it with clonazepam, a medicine they say not to take it with, but my doctor advised it."

6

November 8, 2009

6

132

174,449

Tiotropium

copd, maintenance

"The first few years, I didn't puff Spiriva daily, and I didn't think it worked. As my COPD got worse I used it daily. It took about 1 month to work, but it really helps."

9

January 26, 2015

76

35

172,743

Clonazepam

insomnia

"I have had chronic insomnia for 15 years. Tried many things...Benadryl pills at bedtime, Roserem and melatonin, all of which worked for a little while, and then stopped. I was prescribed 1 mg of clonazepam an hour before bedtime, and I find it a miracle pill. I take it a few nights a week and I have had wonderful results. Not being able to fall asleep is terrible for ones life. It leaves you irritable, and unable to function the next day. This medication was truly a lifesaver for me!"

10

September 10, 2014

255

90

15,447

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have been on this birth control since I was 15 and I am 20 now. I began this bc because my periods were so bad. For about 2 or 3 years I would have regular monthly periods only about 2 days. The last year or so I do not bleed anymore but feel the symptoms of a period. I guess this is a good thing (no period) but I'm in a serious relationship and sexually active and this keeps me on my toes. When I got put on this pill I gained 20 pounds. Not really a complaint it was needed weight. However in the last year or so I have noticed a change in my behavior and sex drive. I'm worried this bc has something to do with it. But overall it has worked for me. I have some anxiety and depression sometimes but what woman doesn't!! Can't really blame it."

7

January 12, 2017

1

153

84,489

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I was so scared to go on this pill or any pill for that matter! Read terrible reviews. Did so much research and they all seemed like a bad choice. Decided this seemed like the best bet. Been on it 17 days and I love it. No weight gain, no acne, no hormonal mood swings. My only complaint is I am on day 8 of my period, (when I wasnt on the pill my period was 8 days long too) I thought this would make it shorter. I am hoping today is the last day, if it continues for longer, I will update my review. But so far,so good! I actually lost some weight taking this pill! Happy girl here."

8

October 28, 2016

12

120

174,796

Dulera

asthma

"I only use Dulera once a day and only one puff, but I do this every single day usually just before I go to bed. On occasion I will need a second puff during the day after I wake up. I occasionally get the pain in the side and lower back but it does not last long. I have many of the side effects but I had them long before I started using Dulera. The pain is a new one though."

7

September 7, 2014

16

81