Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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177,940	Duloxetine	depression	"I'm a 21 year old female and have suffered with depression and horrible thoughts for as long as I can remember. I was started on one medicine, (can't remember what it was), then Zoloft, which did not work, and was recently put on Cymbalta about three weeks ago. My depression had gotten so bad that I was willing to try everything. I was having emotional breakdowns at work, having horrible thoughts, bad dreams, and was withdrawn from everything. My depression is a brain imbalance, rather than caused by other things. Only being about two weeks on Cymbalta, I can already notice a difference. I'm more peppy, I don't think bad thoughts nearly as much, much more patience, haven't cried since I've been put on the medicine. I was a little jittery at first."	7	January 13, 2013	87	133
100,370	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"Been on this birth control for 3 weeks and I've had acne on my chin like I haven't had in years and I am constantly starving to the point of sickness as well as extremely fatigued. This is terrible. Going to give it another month to see if it levels out but I highly doubt it will."	6	January 9, 2014	12	57
46,765	Sulindac	pain	"My knee has been swollen with pain since my surgery 8 months ago. Been on other anti-inflammatory meds and nothing helped. Took Sulindac for about 2-3 weeks and the pain/swelling was gone. Unfortunately, I started getting constipated and went off it. Two days after, the pain/swelling came back. Ughh. Started to take it again until I go back to the doctors."	10	April 22, 2014	11	61
120,636	Dicyclomine	irritable bowel syndrome	"Started with a low dose at 10 mg to avoid drowsiness. This was the only option for me after fighting IBS for over 15 years. Works on your first day right away. The only side effect is a little blury vision. I take one dose right before dinner time. The pill regulates the bowel movements like clock work. This pill also helped me with my sleep issues."	10	February 11, 2016	63	67
146,535	Tamsulosin	urinary tract stones	"Had severe pain in right side went to ER They gave me pain med and did a CT scan found A 3mm stone sent me home feeling real good I took a anti nausea med Flomax and pain meds for pain. I took on a lot of water felt pain from time to time as stone traveled 5th day had a good amount of discomfort in groin area while in shower after had pain peed a little pushed hard with muscles in abdomen nothing came down. Took more Meds got up peed it out after a couple hours. Flomax made me pee hard but no bad side affects"	10	March 7, 2016	34	108
20,845	Ramelteon	insomnia	"I have taken it at least 10 times. It is very expensive. And it worked only 1 out of the 10 doses. I am now trying to avoid caffeine and aspirin which is very difficult to do and will see if it works better. "	2	January 24, 2011	24	45
138,231	Zomig-ZMT	migraine	"My migraines appear hormonal related, premenopausal in my 40's. If taken at onset Zomig is very effective against my migraines. If taken later it is still effective, but requires another dose within a few hours, as directed, to get the pain under control - HOWEVER if taken then I've had the stiff neck and jaw thing. I do notice that my skin is sensitive to heat after I've taken Zomig and my taste buds are sensitive to some flavors (excessive salivating). It does make me dizzy. I usually break a tablet in half (which I was just reading you're NOT supposed to do, but it doesn't say why), and if I catch the migraine fast enough half is usually enough to deter it. I save the other half for later if the migraine feels like it is returning."	10	June 14, 2010	3	138
210,909	Mirtazapine	depression	"After taking this drug for a few days it has helped me alot, this is the only drug that help my depression, it is also excellent for sleep once you've taken 15mg you'll be asleep within an hour, made me more hungry but well worth it for how it helped. I've tried lots of anti depressants and this is the only one that worked, unfortunately after a year on this it stopped working now I'm in need of finding a new drug to help"	10	January 20, 2016	17	84
74,388	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I started taking this pill 3 months ago for abnormal bleeding, clots, thick endrometrial wall, not ovulating. Ever since I had my little girl (now 1 1/2) I have been constantly bleeding. We tried progesterone, DNC. Neither of which helped me whatsoever. I reluctantly finally tried birth control (which has always made things worse). Loestrin 24 FE has done wonders for me. My periods finally got back to 7 days a week. No big blood clots. Acne went away. Best of all the weight that just kept inching on in the past 1 1/2 just started melting off within the first 3 weeks of taking this miracle pill. I have lost over 10 pounds in the last 3 months and have not done a thing. (I gave up trying to lose anything 7 months ago when I was trying)!"	10	July 12, 2010	30	139
100,482	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"I have been on Apri for about 12 years now. I have nothing but good things to say about it. I have gained weight in the last year, I wasn't sure if it was caused by the birth control, so I went off of it for about 6 months. Nothing changed, it's obviously just my diet and lack of exercise. My OBGYN said that being on this pill has significantly reduced my risk of breast cancer, and I have much more regular periods and less cramping."	10	July 30, 2013	7	86
150,339	Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim	bacterial skin infection	"Awful stuff, wretched stuff. If you suffer from Anxiety and depression this will magnify both by ten fold. Horrible palpitations of the heart, weird spiky fevers at random times, disoriented feeling while driving; it's just not a pleasant experience. Maybe I'm just allergic to sulfur or something but I can't stress enough-stay away from this stuff. There's plenty of other antibiotics that aren't this awful. I know my doctor had good intentions when prescribing me this garbage but I'm legitimately mad at him for putting me on this awful tripe."	1	July 20, 2017	1	90
136,419	Mirvaso	rosacea	"I have had mild rosacea for over 20 years with occasion mild breakouts. Normally it is well managed and not visible unless I have had a bad few days. I have it over nose & upper cheeks (T Zone) with blemishes when its bad. Normally I use Rozex. I was given Mirvaso as an alternative and after 5 days I had to take time off work because it inflamed so bad it turned my nose and upper cheeks a dark red / purple. Never use this cream, it feeds back on itself. i am still waiting for the redness to drop after 48 hours of not using it. Stay away."	1	October 30, 2015	6	110
29,352	Topiramate	ibromyalgia	"The thing I noticed is 90% of my outbreaks went away, however the other 10% were more severe. If you can group that other 10% of the time with a powerful pain medicine then making it through this is not as hard as it use to be. I had been taking other opioids for other conditions that did nothing to help fibro until topamax."	9	December 1, 2015	29	64
21,818	Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine	cough and nasal congestion	"As far as getting rid of your cough goes this medicine is awesome. I took 2 pills 2 nights ago didn't sleep at all the first night and have been jittery ever since. I drink a lot of tea so I'm sure the caffeine is adding to it. I think next time I will take one and lay off the beverages with caffeine."	8	November 15, 2011	6	63
44,426	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I was extremely skeptical about trying Sprintec after reading the numerous online comments about it. However, I was forced to switch to it for financial reasons. However, after several months of using Sprintec, I have not experienced one single negative side effect. In fact, it has improved my periods tremendously! I get no cramps, very little bloating, a very light period that only lasts 2-3 days, and no mood changes. I love it so far! Don't be deterred by the negative reviews out there...each birth control affects each person differently. If you haven't had problems with the pill in the past, then maybe you won't with this one (like me)."	9	July 30, 2010	229	110
19,146	Pregabalin	neuropathic pain	"I've had 6 spine surgeries in 5 yrs. I suffer from neuropathy and nerve pain to severe levels. With this new trend, by an insensitive Congress, to take away opioids I couldn't imagine being without Lyrica. The only side effect is memory loss, only short term memory. I don't mind. If you suffered my pain you wouldn't either. I've never felt high and taken it for 5 yrs. 75mg x 3 daily. I'm grateful for it. I would suffer so bad w/o it."	8	May 12, 2017	35	83
183,683	Cymbalta	depression	"I was on this medication for THREE DAYS, missed ONE DAY, and for a week my body was in the most excruciating pain. It was almost as if the withdrawal gave me fibromyalgia. Also, I was a different person on all of the medications I tried. Be careful with any medicine you take. It was painful, but I also needed it because of severe suicide ideation. "	2	July 4, 2009	17	67
19,487	Pregabalin	ibromyalgia	"This medication gave me relief but then the major effects came. In my 7th year severe headache every day, retina tore from blood vessels bursting, rash started on ankle spread all the way up my right leg. Finally I decided to find some other way to handle this terrible pain."	3	January 29, 2015	93	50
123,847	Skyla	birth control	"This review is about the insertion only. I had mine placed today so I can't review for effectiveness yet. I have never had kids. At the insertion, there was an uncomfortable pinch that hurt maybe a 4 or 5 on a scale of 1 to 10, but it only lasted a few seconds. The whole procedure took maybe 5 minutes. I took two tylenol before. I was not on my period because it has been irregular. I have had almost no bleeding from it. I was able to go into work afterward and work a full day. Some slight stomach cramps for the first couple of hours, but walking helped and it was completely manageable. The only disadvantage I foresee is it can make period bleeding unpredictable for a while. Don't let the pain reviews sway you. It really was not that bad."	9	December 20, 2016	4	143
190,293	Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo	ovarian cysts	"LOVE this BCP. It's the only one I've tried that didn't make my hair fall out, didn't make me feel bloated, didn't make me swell, and didn't ruin my skin. My libido isn't dampened half as much as it was on other BCPs (it was non-existent on other BCPs). It helps immensely with PCOS symptoms. At first it made me a little tired, but by the middle of week 2 I was fine. :) Love it. My insurance charged me $ for this drug, but that's against the ACA- there's no generic for this drug, and it was RX'd as medically necessary so it should have been covered at $0 copay. The issue is currently being investigated."	10	July 27, 2015	9	117
24,189	Tretinoin	acne	"I've had acne for over 4 years of my life. I am now going into freshman year of high school and I'm on my 6th month of Tretinoin A treatment. Honestly, I just want to call it quits, because my skin has been going through the "purging" phase for, as I repeat, 6 MONTHS. It honestly keeps getting worse. There would be times where the center of my face would redden and grew even more pimples (which I originally did not have) and my cheeks were also affected too. My tip is to not sleep on one side of your pillow (if you are one of those sleepers) and to have a balanced diet. I'm going back to my dermatologist in September, so that I may have another treatment."	3	August 7, 2015	4	129
185,412	Tocilizumab	rheumatoid arthritis	"I am 39 years old and have been diagnosed with juvenile RA at the age of 15. Now my diagnose is seropositive RA. I have been on all existing meds but my problem is that they work for some time and then stop working completely. I had to wait for years to be put on biological therapy. Now, I have been taking Actemra for 1,5 year and it worked I would say between 4th and 9th month. The last six months I see that it's no more effective for me. I am again in a lots of pain and I can't function normally. I said it to my rheumatologist and she gave me Arcoxia as a NSAID to be taken and maybe cease the pain. It's not helping at all, so she said that we do a switch to another drug. Hope it would work better for me this time."	4	April 25, 2016	10	150
77,488	Avapro	high blood pressure	"I was switched to Avapro from Micardis, two or three years ago, because of cumulative side effects from the latter, including recurring bronchitis and mineral imbalance. Apparently cumulative side effects have occurred again. I have now developed something like a chronic sinus infection, one doctor said my tonsils have grown back and are infected, and have suffered with recurring infections in the tear duct of my eye. I have noticed other changes too, though I'm not sure how many of these may be related to the medication, thus the "5" rating: I have gradually become an unmotivated and disinterested person, a great change for me. I hope the next hypertensive medication will have less side effects."	5	October 14, 2011	70	116
83,279	Paxil	anxiety and stress	"Within a week or two of taking a low dose of Paxil I experienced constant migraines (never have had a problem with headaches before), extreme fatigue, and constipation. My doctor switched me to Zoloft after a month on Paxil and I feel much better."	4	March 21, 2011	11	44
220,333	Amitriptyline	migraine prevention	"I have been on Amitriptyline for 2 months and I have only one side effect - dry cough occasionally. I suffered from migraines from childhood and first my doctor tried a blood pressure medicine that also treats migraines. While somewhat effective, I still had headaches and migraines after 1-2 months, up to 3-5 per week. Once he put me on Amitriptyline, all headaches are gone and I have had no recurrences of either regular headache or migraine. I no longer need pain medication and I feel like I have my life back. This medicine has been wonderful!"	10	May 16, 2014	79	97
168,627	Vilazodone	depression	"Went in for a routine check up a year ago and told my doctor something has been up and I don't feel right. Asa medical student myself, I knew something was up and wasn't going to leave without answers. I explained what was going on and what has been going through my head, and she diagnosed me with depression. I have felt the way I've felt for 11 years because at the young age of 8 I almost lost my dad in a motorcycle accident and the doctors led me to believe I had. I became a recluse... my emotions took over... I got perscribed Vilazodone, and took it up until recently and realized it did NOTHING for me. It was supposed to balance my serotonin levels in my brain that cause depression and anxiety, but it only made me feel worse."	1	April 26, 2017	2	142
212,071	Lamotrigine	bipolar disorde	"I have Bipolar 2 & for years was misdiagnosed as being depressed. Fluoxetine made me hypomanic and when unmedicated I suffered prolonged episodes of depression. My most recent depressive episode had lasted 9 months & my levels of anger, aggression, irrational thoughts & behaviour and feelings of utter despair were very frightening. I began taking lamotrogine at 12.5mg dose and slowly titrated up over 10 weeks to 100mg. Even at the 50mg dose my mood was not lifting so reluctantly my psychiatrist introduced venlafaxine which I now take at 150mg. The lamotrogine has stopped my racing thoughts, incessant & excitable talking, my irritability & aggressive outbursts. I have the calm peace of mind & control of my emotions I never thought I would."	9	November 24, 2014	30	123
19,371	Pregabalin	generalized anxiety disorde	"I was prescribed Lyrica nine months ago and ever since I've been on this drug my quality of life has greatly increased because not only does it greatly relieve me of muscle tension and pain it greatly improves my mood and makes me feel like doing things that I normally wouldn't have the energy for."	8	September 29, 2015	66	55
166,230	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"Ok, so I got my skyla about 24 hours ago and so far, it's great. I've never have children and I'm 19 years old. The insertion was uncomfortable for the most part and painful for about 10 seconds. I took 1000 milligrams of ibuprofen an hour before insertion and that helped A LOT. I am cramping but ibupfrofen takes care of it right away. I was on my period when skyla was inserted and strangely enough, I stopped bleeding the day after it was inserted. I don't feel any side effects yet and so far I think it was tottally worth any discomfort during the insertion"	10	December 17, 2016	3	106
194,160	Nebivolol	high blood pressure	"This is my first time on any high blood pressure medication. My new primary care physician noticed that recently it's been high during my visits so he decided to put me on Bystolic. The day he put be on this medication, (before I started it) I was driving to work in the morning and suffered what I can only assume a panic attack feels like (which is why I went to my doctor later that day). My heart was pounding through my chest, my face and arms went numb, chest pain and dizziness. Anyway, I have been on it for less than a month and have seen no negative side effects yet and my BP has been normal. The only reason I didn't give this a 10 is because I have only been on it a short amount of time. We'll see if I get the same results over time."	8	January 25, 2017	18	150
3,096	Nitrofurantoin	bladder infection	"Please please please don't use this drug! Was put on it for a bladder infection that I didn't even know I had and have been nothing but miserable. When I first started taking it 100 mg twice a day I noticed that I had severe nausea even though I took it with food. Then body pains and head pains came. My head would feel so heavy that I could barely hold it up and my ears felt as if they were full of fluid. Then came the vision problems and trouble balancing and basically walking. I had to take time off work because I have been have a mental breakdown because of this drug. I am constantly crying or in full on panic attacks, I feel like any day could be my last. Please don't take this pill its not worth it! I'm praying this won't be forever."	2	August 3, 2017	29	148
179,276	Olanzapine	schizophrenia	"In a few months I exactly doubled my weight -- constant ravenous appetite. Started on 40mg a day. But after 15 years of taking it & fighting confusion & appetite & somnolence, even when I got it to 2.5mg and lower, I still had the same objectionable side effects. Would have been better to take it short term (maybe 3 months) instead of years. VERY VERY hard to taper off of it no matter how slowly you do it. I don't think I would ever take it again unless it was a life-or-death situation."	5	September 30, 2015	8	94
103,289	Celecoxib	osteoarthritis	"I am a 31 year old male US Army combat vet who suffers from arthritis. For years it went untreated and I was in pain every day all day until I was prescribed Celebrex, within a few days I felt better than I had in years. Upon waking in the morning I take 100mg's and within an hour or so I feel relief, if I miss a dose I can tell and I can feel it. I do not suffer any of the mentioned side affects after approximately 5 years. Of course it does not work for everyone but at this point I cannot live without it"	10	January 6, 2016	64	107
185,355	Saxenda	obesity	"Started 9/1/17 and have had no appetite and when I make myself eat it doesn't taste the same...diet coke is the only thing appealing...no side effects other than diarrhea when I do eat...37 years old, 5'7 212 lbs...needing to make my goal weight of 160"	10	September 4, 2017	3	45
221,492	Makena	premature lab	"My oldest was born at 24 weeks due to unexplained preterm labor. We spent 112 days in the NICU with him and he is wonderfully thriving - now. When discussing a sibling, we reviewed all the risks with our doctor. She recommended Makena. We were lucky to have my insurance approve the cost without a fight. Guess they weighed the cost of a lengthy NICU stay to the cost of the shots. We started Makena at 16 weeks and continued them to 36 weeks. The shots themselves stung a bit, but was easily managed. My only real side effects were headaches the day of, a little nausea, and some back pain the day after. My pregnancy went to 39 weeks and I was induced due to my advanced maternal age."	10	March 18, 2017	11	130
151,311	Chantix	smoking cessation	"I was an habitual smoker for 40 years. My car wouldn't start if I didn't light a CIG! I lit up when on the phone, while drinking coffee, after meals, on break at work! So I knew I would not only have the cravings to attack but the habits also. I set goals each day of the 1st 7 days on how many I would smoke that day reducing the number each day until I got to 1 on the last day!"	10	August 22, 2017	9	82
60,165	NuvaRing	birth control	"Been on Nuvaring for about a month now, so far so good. I've had my share of troubles with trying to find the perfect birth control and it seems I've found it with Nuvaring. I switched from pills which caused major weight gain and significant side effects after prolonged use. I haven't experienced any serious side effects besides slight nausea/dizziness from time to time with Nuvaring. Other than that I can't complain.... 5 stars in my book."	10	February 20, 2013	10	77
87,205	Latuda	bipolar disorde	"I took Latuda 20mg for 2 weeks. Was taking Abilify and had gained 8 pounds. Thought Latuda would help me lose weight but made me ravenous and gained 3 lbs in 4 days. Went back on Abilify."	6	November 18, 2013	25	37
184,518	Hydroxyzine	allergic urticaria	"My itching went down some after taking 10mg of hydroxizine, and that's good, but now I am totally awake, and will be for 36 hours or so, I can tell. That is how I react to Benadryl, but not to Allegra, which doesn't seem to affect my sleeping. The little bit of relief that I have gotten from taking it is not worth the complete loss of sleep. The prednisone I started today is working already, and I think I'll just take that plus Allegra until my rash goes away."	2	July 8, 2012	17	90
107,410	Implanon	birth control	"Best birth control ever. I had it put in during a period in June 2010 and never had another one. I never had spotting or anything negative happen. I did not gain weight or have mood swings. I think it's great! Give it a shot, it may work great, it may not. Never know until you try."	10	August 8, 2011	0	57
148,262	Norethindrone	birth control	"I didn't notice any side effects with Errin until I was on it for about 5 months. That's when I realized I was depressed. Cried at the drop of a hat and for no reason, got upset/angry at things that I normally wouldn't think twice about, etc. I didn't know what was causing this but decided to go off the pill to see if that would help. Within a couple weeks, I was back to my old self. I also didn't realize it at the time, but Errin seriously lowered my sex drive."	3	September 13, 2013	19	93
166,261	Levonorgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I had my first Mirena for 4 years after my second child. I didn't have period at all after I inserted The Mirena . I asked my doctor removed it because I want another baby . I got pregnant with my third child three month after Mirena removed. My period went back to normal. I changed to copper IUD after I gave birth for my third baby. But my period circle became every 20 days. I start to feel cramp and smell. My doctors suggested me switch to Mirena. I thought maybe no period is better than having cramping every days. so I switch back to Mirena. But unfortunately this time I have been slight bleeding for over 2 months .This drives me crazy.But my doctor wants to me keep it ."	1	December 15, 2016	1	132
168,861	Vilazodone	depression	"Before taking Viibryd was on Lexapro for a year. I experienced severe withdrawals while transitioning medication. Electric jolts..severe headaches..extreme anxiety..extreme aggression..paranoia then once the viibryd started working everything stopped I feel good 40mg works best for me. I am bi polar, this drug has helped a great deal with severe mood swings. I hope it continues to work for me."	8	July 4, 2013	17	60
108,478	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"I love this medicine but I've noticed I have a lot of shortness of breath with it. Especially since starting 2 in the morning. It's awful. I don't think I will take this anymore."	10	March 13, 2015	21	34
98,831	Nexplanon	birth control	"I got it inserted about 3 months ago. So far I love it! Insertion was quick and easy, not painful, but left an ugly bruise for about a week. I felt bloated for about 2 weeks after insertion, but that eventually went away. My next menstrual cycle last almost 2 weeks, but I have not had a period since! I do get the symptoms of being on my cycle, such as cramping and bloating, back aches, but no bleeding. I was worried about other reviews about it making them an emotional wreck, causing depression, etc. I already deal with stress/anxiety/depression and am currently on medication for it, but it has not gotten any worse with the Nexplanon. My experience has been good so far and would definitely recommend."	8	March 29, 2013	11	128
162,144	Denosumab	osteoporosis	"Three days after receiving my first Prolia injection I developed a cough, which turned into bronchitis & was treated with antibiotics - bad luck, a coincident I thought. A month later my life change with severe bone pain in my right jaw, I had lock jaw 5 times. Pain in my right shoulder, ribs, my neck was so stiff, but worse was my lack of immobility, my morning walk to the bathroom was just like watching Frankenstein walk, I couldn't move any faster because of the pain. Getting on the toilet one off the toilet was a major event. Turning in bed was excruciating and sometimes impossible, this lasted the whole of the summer 2015, which eventually tampered off to where I am today. Worst experience of my life. No more Prolia for me."	1	May 30, 2017	96	134
226,362	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I had the implanon in for the full three years and got it out because it expired and we wanted to try for a baby. I had no big issues while the implant was in but experienced an extreme amount of side effects after removal. I had severe nausea, dizziness and spells of anxiety for weeks after removal. So bad that I had to Begin a low dose birth control to counteract the imbalance that was occurring- I was out of work for an entire week and unable to function normally it got so bad at one point. I have now been on the birth control pill for almost two months so everything has subsided except the anxiety. I have never had anxiety in my life and now deal with it on a regular basis thanks to the implanon! Do not use this product!"	2	August 11, 2015	2	144
30,119	Klonopin	anxiety	"I've been through a lot of loss in my life. Not quite sure if that's why but all of a sudden horrible panic attacks ! I also have equilibrium problems I can work and do most normal things but it's still a pain. My primary care prescribed this to me about 4 yrs ago. I love it. It definitely helps but now instead of a half milligram I am taking a whole once a day. But I guess my body has built a tolerance. "	9	October 29, 2014	51	85
137,479	Isotretinoin	acne	"I have been on accutane for a little over two months now. My acne was terrible before taking this. I had been on everything on the market. In the first few weeks of treatment my skin got worse, but now it is fantastic with few bumps. My skin isn't very dry, just my lips. I play a lot of sport and experience joint and chest pain in many of my matches. I'd rather experience little physical pain over the emotional and physical pain of having acne."	8	December 3, 2008	23	86
75,287	Vistaril	anxiety	"I had some sudden Insomnia problems this winter. Took a while to find out the underlying cause was anxiety. At first since I only thought it was Insomnia, the Ambien I got prescribed didn't work. I was going on 5 days with ONLY an hour of sleep so I visited a Psych. Vistaril worked that night and ever since. At first I took it as needed (2-3/day), then after a couple weeks I was just doing 1 at night for sleep. Crazy dreams similar to Benadryl. I ran out 3 weeks ago and wanted to see how I would fare. Not good. Just got it prescribed again and looking to jump back into a proper sleep cycle and keep it as a safety stash. It's not 100%, there may be a night here & there, but it felt like a literal life saver rescuing me from 5sleepless days M/22"	9	April 22, 2017	35	149
55,701	Effexor	depression	"Went on Effexor Aug 2015 through Oct 2015, improved depression, however, did not really feel any joy either. Effexor helped with diet, appetite declined, which I was happy with, as it allowed me to lose weight. Effexor/Venlafaxine did cause me to get angry, and acquire a bad temper on occasion. The primary problem I had with effexor/venlafaxine though was that it caused terrible constipation. No matter how good my diet was, it didn't matter. I ate steamed vegetables and fruit, with occasional lean meats, cut out junk food. I took psyllium every day, added Miralax, and drank plenty of fluids. I had no choice but to come off the Venlafaxine, bowel movements came back about 5-6 days later. I did have minor withdrawal with dizziness."	5	April 9, 2016	13	125
86,823	Midazolam	light sedation	"I had 3 surgeries within 3 months as a teen. This drug is what the pre-op physician gave me 1-2 minutes prior to wheeling me back into surgery. It is supposed to calm nerves but it had the opposite effect for me. I was very nervous about the surgery so I was given syringe of it in my hand 1-2 minutes prior to them wheeling me back. It caused instant anxiety and impending feelings of doom. I was hyperventilating/blubbering/crying/freaking out as they put me to sleep. My surgeon was in tears and was petting my head to calm me. I ask for no IV pre-sedatives now."	1	August 14, 2016	9	106
39,018	Contrave	weight loss	"I asked my doctor to place me on Contrave because I had hit a wall with my own dieting and exercise. I was also looking for assistance to reduce/eliminate my alcohol intake. (I'm a weekend warrior in my socializing.) I have been on Contrave for a week now. I lost 7lbs in the first 5 days. I workout with a personal trainer 4x per week. I cut caffeine and alcohol from my diet due to the headaches. I don't even crave a drink! I'm starting week 2 with the pills. As of 7.21.17 I weigh 164lbs at 5'9. My goal weight is 140lbs. I gave Contrave 9/10 only because of the headaches, which are minor. I'm very happy with my results thus far and my trainer is blown away! I'm getting weighed in this Thursday again. I'll check back in after."	9	July 25, 2017	21	141
141,662	Escitalopram	generalized anxiety disorde	"I was on Lexapro for about two years for anxiety and panic attacks I decided to just stop taking it because I felt I no longer needed it! Biggest mistake of my life. I have had the worst and most horrifying panic attacks you could possibly imagine, needless to say I just started to take it again about three days ago while I know it will take time to completely work. I am for the first time today out of my bed enjoying the beautiful weather outside which for the past week was impossible! I will never stop taking this medicine again I want my life back and with Lexapro I know I will get it."	10	July 12, 2012	75	116
137,698	Enbrel	plaque psoriasis	"I have been on Enbrel for 15 years...and it is truly a wonder drug! It cleared 99% of my affected areas. For the first 4 or 5 years I injected myself once a week....then for several years I injected my self every 10 days. Results were the same...very positive! For the last few years, I've injected myself once every 2 weeks...and the results remain positive. I tried once every 3 weeks for awhile, but the plaque began to show up again...so I went back to once every 2 weeks. I say again...ENBREL is a wonder drug!"	10	December 1, 2016	10	96
21,059	Paliperidone	schizophrenia	"This medication is an absolute waste of time. I have been on Invega for a little less than 2 years now and I can with absolute confidence ascertain that it has done nothing for me. Aside from the decrease in sexual appetite and libido, difficulty having and maintaining erections, little to no ejaculatory fluid (which is really frustrating btw), the muscle tremors I am experiencing, and the 30 pounds I have gained since starting this medication , it is with no doubt an absolute and total waste of money. I definitely would not recommend this medication to anyone. Save yourselves the time and money and DO NOT take this medication."	1	May 20, 2017	5	110
5,268	Zonisamide	seizures	"I've taken this drug approx 23 years. While it was appropriate at the time I began my health has changed making this drug dangerous. Renal failure, kidney stones & osteoarthritis are among the top reasons this isn't appropriate now. I know at the drug leaflet proclaims,"your doctor has decided the benefits outweigh the risk", BUT that's not his decision to make, my body-my decision! New Doctor!"	7	December 19, 2016	9	66
90,711	Chateal	birth control	"Does its job. I've always had random nausea around the time of periods, so I cannot say Chateal is to blame. First few weeks I was especially nauseous but it went away in time. No weight gain, no extra acne, no horrible mood fluctuations. One comment I must make is that it did noticeably diminish my sex drive."	9	April 20, 2016	2	58
31,210	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"This is my first time ever having a YI and I wasn't so sure what to do so of course I asked my mom and we went to the store. Sadly they were all out of the 7 day and I used the 3 day. HOLY HELL. I felt like my vagina was ripping itself apart it BURNS and itches so bad and nothing seems to help! This stuff is WORSE than the pain of the YI. I'm on day two and I'm seriously considering not finishing the treatment. This is insane. Unbearable and not worth it. Warm Apple Cider Vinegar & water soaks are so much better!!"	1	October 19, 2016	3	108
158,713	Methylphenidate	adhd	"I've been on Concerta for about 2 months now. While the effect is much more gradual compared to the "hitting a brick wall at 100mph" effect Aderall gave me, there were some negative aspects. The first week I was a little shaky, which I also had with the other medicines I've tried (Vyvanse, Aderall, Ritalin). First dose always seems to make me feel really depressed and sick, then the next day I feel much better after my dose. Unfortunately, after the first month of use I've built up a strong tolerance to it and it doesn't work for me anymore. Thinking about trying a higher dosage."	4	December 6, 2010	8	106
30,536	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I feel like the ingredients have definitely been changed for this over-the-counter cream. I've used it before and it worked perfectly. However, the last two times using it because of an infection, I am very very itchy- almost a burning sensation. It's hard to imagine anything else besides the pain you're currently feeling. I jumped in the shower to attempt to rinse it all out but I'm still in major discomfort. Try another medication, stay away from this one!! Shame on you, Monistat."	1	December 1, 2017	0	83
10,494	Spironolactone	acne	"I've been taking this medication for bad hormonal acne on my chin for over two months now, and today I see major improvement. The only time I breakout now is when I miss a dose, or when I get a pimple or two around the time of my period. It's also helped me to maintain my weight as an added benefit. I take 100 mg a day along with Bactrim and Finacea foam. Ask your doctor for this combo, it works great!"	9	February 14, 2016	11	82
138,219	Ortho Evra	birth control	"I love this product. I have been using it for the past 2 years it works like a bomb. no forgetting to take it, no weight gain like many of my friends have had who are on the pill. Just wish there was a cheaper version of it."	10	July 17, 2009	6	48
223,762	Omalizumab	asthma, maintenance	"It works! I used to pray for something to help me-Xolair answered my prayers!I started in March 2015 and the 1st shot my nose cleared. Since then each shot was a journey. I was on Prednisone too often and April August September usually meant using the nebulizer prednisone & hoping I wouldn't go to the hospital. Walking from family room to kitchen was challenging,walking my dog-no way! I now am taking my dog out 4Xday.Also I want to do more things. My allergist never told me about Xolair, I found out on Internet! Please try it as it is lifechanging! Good Luck!"	10	September 24, 2015	54	102
212,043	Lamotrigine	bipolar disorde	"I have only been taking this medicine for a week but I am 100% a totally different person! My husband has been as patient with me as humanly possible but I could see that my constant anxiety, depression and crazy up all night crying feeling like I was a person that couldn't be loved by anyone begging him to love me (he would just sit there and say I do love you baby with all my heart) but it was pushing him further and further away I am 23 and have been in emotional and mental hell since I can remember with sick and demented dreams. I have tried several different meds lexapro Wellbutrin seraquil xr Xanax Zoloft. I'm now on celxa and lamictal and I feel like a new person my Dr saved me my relationship, my life and my family!!"	10	May 21, 2015	104	142
193,858	Hydrocodone	pain	"Changed from several pills a day to the new Hysingla ER. Was hoping it was something I would like better for just once a day. I do NOT like this medication. You can not control the peaks due to it being time released and its unpredictable. Causes my eyes to feel heavy and hot.You can not drink at all with this drug, it will cause the medication to be released too quickly, possible overdose. I don't like having no control and I was having break though pain as well."	3	March 15, 2015	66	89
223,683	Omalizumab	urticaria	"I suffered from UCI for close to a year. Non stop hives with no relief other than steroids. After many allergists one finally suggested xolair. It was covered by my insurance (BCBS). I had 3 shots, 1x per month for 3 months. It's been a year with no issues and I no longer need Xolair. Thank You to the prople who created Xolair. It changed my life!!"	10	October 11, 2016	23	67
209,951	VESIcare	urinary incontinence	"I tried the medication first with the other medications given to me by my doctor. Then I tried it while off the other medicines. Both times I got totally debilitating headaches. They affected both the head and the stomach. I have given it all the chances I am willing to give. "	6	January 12, 2013	55	52
224,247	Levothyroxine	underactive thyroid	"I was falling a sleep every time I sat down - even at the computer, rocking a baby, in a car ride. I was trying to lose weight, but gaining instead. Someone would touch me and I would start sweating. I am 58. I have been on Synthroid (not generic) for 6 days now. I too am feeling a whole lot better. I was at 202 lbs 10 days ago. Today I am at 187.6 lbs. I did fall a sleep at the computer again last night, but my energy level is coming back."	8	October 23, 2016	105	94
177,151	Imiglucerase	gaucher disease	"I had very good results using Cerezyme. I was on it for 2 1/2 years and had the results of diminished bone pain, increased platelet count, and slight diminished spleen size. I did not experience any side effects. My only dislike about the treatment is that it has to be infused. The Mediport does make this much more easy and tolerable."	9	November 15, 2012	0	61
24,324	Uloric	gout	"I donated a kidney in 2004 and was diagnosed with my first gout attack in January 2014. My Dr advised me of all the possible medications I am able to take for the attacks and for long term maintenance. The ONLY long term medicines I can take because of the kidney donation was Uloric. I've been taking it for about a month with a low dosage of Colchicine (unsure of spelling). It has been working and I personally have not experienced any side effects at all. With major diet adjustments and the medication my uric acid level dropped 5 points during that month. I am trying my best to continue taking what is my only option but the cost is very high even with my benefits. Looking for some answers as to options. Much appreciate the help."	10	February 15, 2014	42	137
74,796	Keppra	seizures	"It works most of the time. I developed epilepsy when I was almost 60 years old and the first medication I took gave me horrible headaches. This works, but it also can give me diarhea and when that happens and the medicine doesn't stay in my body long enough to work, I can have mild attacks. Sometimes I have the mild, brief attacks even when the medicine stays in me."	9	December 2, 2013	28	70
96,629	Neurontin	alcohol withdrawal	"This medication is awesome. I have been an alcoholic for 12 yrs. It has been 2 weeks since my last drink. It helps with mood swings, depression, and cravings. The best thing about it is it is not addictive (non narcotic)."	9	January 29, 2011	138	41
4,478	Belviq	weight loss	"The first few days I had crushing migraines and dizziness. I began getting headaches around week 6 again but, didn't associate it with the meds because 5 weeks passed with no side effects. Then my left eye began to droop and blur my vision. I thought it was due to botox. The eye drooped to almost closed, then my cheek fell and a few days later I had trouble speaking. Rushed to the ER and got an MRI, CT etc to rule out a stroke. ZERO findings. They said Botox was the cause. My symptoms have come and gone, which would not be botox reaction. Today, my vision is blurred to the point that I cant drive and eye barely open. I just figured out that the eye opens when I miss a dose!!! NOT WORTH IT. My hospital bill is going to be HUGE"	1	December 8, 2016	11	145
192,991	Dextroamphetamine	narcolepsy	"I was diagnosed with narcolepsy at 18 years old, I have been taking Dexedrine for a little over a year now. I recommend using Dexedrine because it does a great job of keeping you awake without the nasty side effects that other medicines bring, like Adderall. Dexedrine has really changed my life, I am able to confidently drive and good at work without having to worry about falling asleep. I really wish I had this in High School. For all the younger people out there with narcolepsy ask your doctor to put you on Dexedrine, it's less expensive than Adderall and Vyvanse (Vyvanse didn't work for me I fell asleep several times on it). The side effects I find with it is sometimes it gives me mood swings, most of the time its a feeling of optimism."	10	December 30, 2014	34	137
186,469	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"This medicine has changed my life. I was ready to kill myself, and having terrible situational depressive episodes. After only one week of Pristiq, I was writing music and enjoying my family again. My situation has not changed and I still have physical pain, but my outlook on life is a complete turnaround. "	10	December 8, 2010	16	54
104,003	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I had been off birth control for about 3 years after a horrible experience with Loestrin 24 Fe. I was terrified to get back on the pill. After my partner and I weighed pros and cons, we decided to get on the pill. I'm so glad my doctor prescribed this brand. I was a day 1 starter and immediately I felt relief from cramps. I have had no cramping at all since I started (Very much unlike Loestrin) and period was light and only 3 days long ( RELIEF). I've had to control my emotions at times (I've noticed I'm slightly more emotional), my breasts are slightly tender, and my stomach thinks it's hungry all the time. Don't give into the tummy grumbles! Keep yourself on a healthy diet and you will not gain weight (So far no weight gain at all)."	9	May 11, 2014	25	142
59,181	Estring	atrophic vaginitis	"The estring worked very well for vaginal atrophy and dryness. Intercourse was no longer painful. However, I had it for three months and gained 7 lbs. during that time, (with no other changes to my diet or exercise regime), almost all of it showing up in my belly! I took it out for a few days while waiting to refill the prescription and immediately lost 2 lbs. As soon as I put the new one in, I re-gained the 2 lbs. in a matter of a few days. I'm not sure if I'm going to keep using it. I love the convenience, as I had tried Estrace cream and found it messy and a hassle to remember to use it, and the estring definitely alleviated my symptoms, but I can't stand the weight gain."	8	February 7, 2016	14	134
186,749	Benicar	high blood pressure	"Been on Benicar 40mg for over a year, it keeps my blood pressure down. Only side effect that I am not really sure of, is some more joint pain than usual. But with bad discs in back and neck, who can say for sure? Sad part is, thanks to the cost and loss of job/health insurance, I will have to find something cheaper. "	9	January 5, 2012	47	64
211,429	Mirabegron	overactive bladde	"Miracle drug when I started it three years ago. I had been on every drug before. Recently needed a bladder lift and hoped those new symptoms would stop. Now I have bad issues with urgency and can't make it to the bathroom. The Myrbetricq is not helping at all. In fact I quit taking it a week ago and I seem better. I am getting ready to try the electrode implants in case this may be a nerve issue. I have been chasing this cure for more that 15 years."	2	November 15, 2015	48	90
118,076	Apixaban	deep vein thrombosis, prophylaxis	"I am 30 years old and was placed on eliquis 5mg twice daily after a venogram with stenting in my left groin. Since I've been on eliquis, it's done it's job as far as thinning m blood, but I've also had some really nasty side effects from it. I have been bleeding vaginally for 16 days (was on my period when I started the medication and haven't stopped bleeding), I am diabetic and take multiple injections daily so I look like someone has beat me up, I'm constantly nauseated, have no appetite, no energy, heart palpitations at times, cold all the time, night sweats, and pink tinged urine. I'm waiting on a call back from the Dr to see about lowering the dose or change going the medication all together."	4	July 7, 2016	36	130
6,922	Aluminum chloride hexahydrate	hyperhidrosis	"I finally talked to my doctor about my uncontrollable armpit sweating and she prescribed me drysol. I used to take freezing cold showers, dry off and be soaked in minutes! But drysol has helped me so much!! My pits stay dry and I can wear tank tops again without feeling drenched!"	10	July 19, 2016	5	51
103,228	Estarylla	birth control	"My pharmacy recently switched manufacturing companies so my bc switched from Sprintec to Estarylla. I've been on Sprintec for 5 years, never had an issue. I was once switched to the brand name but had bad acne because of it and was switched back to Sprintec. I just finished 1 pack of Estarylla and currently have my period. I'm having TERRIBLE mood swings. I'm usually moody the day before my period and not during. I feel like I want to punch a hole in a wall. That's how bad my mood swings amlnd irritability are right now. I'm calling my ob/gyn first thing in the morning to get switched back and have my prescription sent to a different pharmacy. I should had believed the reviews before taking this horrible birth control."	1	March 18, 2016	2	131
80,039	Benzonatate	cough	"Had a persistent cough for 5+ days - traveling, allergies, etc. No fever, so antibiotics would have been useless. Doctor prescribed 100mg pearls to take during the day and the syrup with codeine for the night. These worked amazingly. A couple of coughs here and there, but they really eliminated the urge to cough (something my usual mix of Delsym and Mucinex wasn't touching). One 100mg pill did not make me drowsy at all, and I had no other side effects."	10	April 13, 2017	20	81
196,159	Fluvoxamine	anxiety and stress	"Don't let the bad reviews fool you! I've tried about 10 different antidepressants. This one's the best. Yes there is no "perfect pill". But this one's close to it. I finally have had a break with my obsessive thoughts. I definitely feel less anxious and depressed. This is the only SSRI to not make me feel numb. And the only effective anti-depressant for me. It doesn't make me feel jittery either. When I first started this medication I had issues with drowsiness, insomnia and sexual side effects. But all of that went away in a months time. I really hope this medication doesn't disappear! It's quite literally a life saver. So thankful to whoever made this drug."	10	October 4, 2017	5	117
209,445	Taltz	plaque psoriasis	"I have been dealing with Psoriasis since I was 17. I have tried everything under the sun (Including the Sun lol) Nothing seemed to work. The creams and ointments eased the intense itchiness but never cleared my skin. Finally my DR gave me injections. I have tried two other types before Taltz. One seemed to work but my liver enzymes went through the roof. Another cleared all the scales and flakes but my skin was always red. Then my DR said Taltz. I said ok. Taltz is the BEST. I didn't have any side affects outside of the welt at the injection site which only lasted a few days. My skin was completely clear in a few days - weeks. I loved my skin again. It had been so long since I could say that. With the discount card my co-pay was $5.00."	10	November 14, 2017	1	143
211,515	Fosfomycin	bladder infection	"Don't know what I would do without Monurol. I get a small supply from Spain whenever I go there (or ask a friend to bring some back for me) because it is available without a prescription there and I can't get it in the UK. I keep a packet with me wherever I go, just in case I get a cystitis attack. Maybe only twice a year but oh the relief take it as soon as an attack starts and it is effective within two or three hours. Many other antibiotics just don't work for me. This has worked for me every time, thank God."	10	August 18, 2015	24	105
43,194	Sronyx	birth control	"I have been on this pill for about a month. So far I have experienced some side effects such as mild nausea the first few days I was on it but not enough to bother me. I have had light headaches on and off, and also a change in my appetite. But my appetite actually is decreasing.. While I feel hungry more often, the amount of food that it takes to make me feel full is significantly less. I feel like I am losing weight on this pill. I am hoping that the side effects go away soon. My physician said that every birth control pill will make you feel the way I do for 2-3 months until your hormone levels level out and get used to the new pill which makes total sense. So I am not worried yet and think that this pill will work just fine for me"	8	January 10, 2011	27	151
83,541	Levocetirizine	allergies	"I have always have eczema my whole life. I have tried different creams & pills, both prescription & over the counter. I finally go to a dermatologist 2 weeks ago & she prescribed levocetirizine, along w/ a bunch of different creams. I told her I was using benadryl, which helped w/ itching until it wears off. I start taking it, & about 3-4 days later, I noticed that it had been roughly 24 hours of not using the bathroom. It didn't help w/ itching at all, sometimes made it worse. I quit taking them & when I contacted the doctor, her nurse said "%u2026that can't happen at all%u2026". Uh, so why does it list that under side effects?? I guess it works, but honestly, I rather take an anti-itch shot than risk having kidney failure & shaking non-stop. "	2	November 13, 2015	3	139
189,509	Oxycodone	pain	"I'm a diabetic with peripheral neuropathy. I was started on 30mg Oxycodone Immediate Release 3 times a day and methadone 10mg 6 times a day. They have both worked wonders! Recently I developed bad infected foot ulcers and now have a hole on the side of my left foot and open sores/wounds at the bottom of both feet and my doctor upped my dosage to 30mg Oxycodone Immediate Release 6 times a day and Methadone 10mg 9 times a day and with the methadone, the Oxycodone has NO "high" effects. I am so happy my quality of life has raised and I am able to walk almost normally with little to no pain during most of the day. I have gone through the withdrawal by missing 5 days of both medications once and it is bad. Other than that, it is a God send!"	9	September 3, 2010	33	144
56,615	Humira	rheumatoid arthritis	"The medicine has given my mother a new lease on life. After trying many medicines, Humira has given her better mobility and alot of less pain [she refers to it as discomfort or stiffness] . Also, kudos to the company for recently my mother had trouble with the pharmacy and when she contacted the company they arranged for her to received it through a pharmacy in another town and delivered to her by UPS. They took care of everything for her. Thanks on her behalf."	9	July 24, 2008	77	85
53,431	Demerol	pain	"The last 4 weeks of my pregnancy, I began suffering severe gall bladder issues. After birth, I tried to tough it out, due to nursing. Ten weeks later (14 weeks on) I was in pain unlike anything I'd ever known! A stone had passed out of my gall bladder into the common duct shared with the pancreas, and had lodged in my pancreas - I was also suffering severe pancreatitis. AGONY would've been a blessing. After trying numerous medicines that didn't touch the pain, I was given Demoral. OH! MY! GAWD! I was in tears, because for the first time in months, I didn't feel like I was on Death's door. I'd forgotten what it meant to be pain - free! Every few hours, beautiful nurses came, and "topped me off". My "con"? For the first 20 minutes, I couldn't shut up!"	10	June 4, 2014	38	142
98,426	Nexplanon	birth control	"I have really good experience with Nexpalnon. After insertion my arm was sore about a week, after that I could go back to my gym and daily routine. It doesn't bother me at all. No migraines, no gain weight, no skin problems. My mood is the same maybe even better, I'm not that moody like before. I was some irregular bleeding about a month but it was very little. After a month I don't have period (hallelujah) and no bleeding at all. Only disadvantage I found is my libido. I noticed my sex drive changed quite significantly. I really recommend it !"	9	January 19, 2015	29	102
157,915	Accutane	acne	"When I was a 15 year old freshman in high school I broke out with severe acne. In literally one week my skin went from perfectly clear to large acne blotches on my cheeks, chin and neck that were painful to touch. After trying everything in the arsenal at the time (monocycline, benzaclIn, finacea, etc.) my dermatologist recommended Accutane. My only side effects were ridiculously chapped lips, dry skin on my face, and some joint pain. After a month and a half of treatment my acne was gone completely, and my skin clearer everyday thereafter. I was so depressed with the acne but this medicine changed my life for the better as I have never needed to use/take another acne medication following that 4 or 5 month treatment."	9	August 11, 2010	9	128
81,597	Yaz	birth control	"I was on Yaz for almost 3 years. It was great for the first 2 3/4 years! I felt like it helped with my moods and cramps before my period and just worked great overall. A few months ago though, I started having PMS for 2 weeks straight and month by month after it the PMS creeped up into the entire month! I would cry for absolutely no reason or from the smallest thing, be very irritable and angry over little things, depressed, nightmares, hungry all the time, extremely tired all the time- coffee did nothing, weight gain etc. Went off it about 5 days ago and feel so much better! "	5	April 21, 2010	4	112
193,079	Dextroamphetamine	adhd	"I am a 24 year old female diagnosed in my 20's with adult ADHD. I spent my entire childhood unable to focus on tasks, finish anything I started, behave and sit still in the classrooms. I scraped by barely with C's and D's in grade school. Eventually focusing became so hard to do with people around that I had my parents homeschool me. Fast forward to now, I am currently in my first semester of college, and I have a 4.0 GPA. This medicine works wonders. I normally cannot function at all. I am disorganized, and always have racing thoughts. On ProCentra I am calm, focused, and organized. I finish tasks, and manage my time better. I take 10mg. a day, oral solution. This medication is also covered on my insurance, with only a $10 co-pay. Love it!"	10	November 17, 2017	2	138
33,657	Microgestin Fe 1 / 20	7</span> users found this comment helpful.	"I have used this birth control for years and have had absolutely no side effects, which is very unusual for me because every medication I've ever taken in my life except Advil has caused an adverse reaction. I have nothing but good things to say about it."	10	July 30, 2010	7	47
65,198	Mysoline	44</span> users found this comment helpful.	"My doctor first prescribed Mysoline for me at least 12 years ago, after attending a Medical Conference. I was unable to raise a cup to my lips, or cut the food on my dinner plate. My tremor was noticeable by family and friends. I had been checked for Parkinsons, and the results were negative. This doctor learned that this medication was taken for Essential Tremor, which was mis-diagnosed too many times by Doctors. He wanted me to try it at least. I readily accepted, to take Mysoline, and before I knew it I had results. Taking this prescription, gave me my life back. I no longer needed assitance at dinner time, or by family and friends. I live a normal life now, not ashamed to go out in public. Inderal was added with Mysoline just lately. Thanks"	10	September 7, 2008	44	137
157,582	Guaifenesin	bronchitis	"Mucinex works great for colds and to help get the nasty stuff up before it takes root in the lungs, but for Bronchitis you will definitely need something much stronger (see a doctor) unless you want to be sick for about 4 weeks."	5	December 23, 2010	64	43
151,977	Chantix	smoking cessation	"2.5 weeks on Chantix. quit cigarettes on 4th day. Now 2 weeks cigarette free. Side effect were touch of nausea and gas. Few vivid dreams but not too bad. A bit tired but take only after dinner around 7:30 -no day dose for me. Last side effect is joint pain, elbow, toes and finger joints, neck, etc. hurt. Not on 0.5mg only 1mg dose. Benefits are not smoking and some relief for my menopause symptoms. I am loving that. I had withdrawals from the patch, got sick from the gum. I like to smoke but they trigger my migraines. Thanks Chantix!"	9	August 7, 2011	1	101

177,940

Duloxetine

depression

"I'm a 21 year old female and have suffered with depression and horrible thoughts for as long as I can remember. I was started on one medicine, (can't remember what it was), then Zoloft, which did not work, and was recently put on Cymbalta about three weeks ago. My depression had gotten so bad that I was willing to try everything. I was having emotional breakdowns at work, having horrible thoughts, bad dreams, and was withdrawn from everything. My depression is a brain imbalance, rather than caused by other things. Only being about two weeks on Cymbalta, I can already notice a difference. I'm more peppy, I don't think bad thoughts nearly as much, much more patience, haven't cried since I've been put on the medicine. I was a little jittery at first."

7

January 13, 2013

87

133

100,370

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"Been on this birth control for 3 weeks and I've had acne on my chin like I haven't had in years and I am constantly starving to the point of sickness as well as extremely fatigued. This is terrible. Going to give it another month to see if it levels out but I highly doubt it will."

6

January 9, 2014

12

57

46,765

Sulindac

pain

"My knee has been swollen with pain since my surgery 8 months ago. Been on other anti-inflammatory meds and nothing helped. Took Sulindac for about 2-3 weeks and the pain/swelling was gone. Unfortunately, I started getting constipated and went off it. Two days after, the pain/swelling came back. Ughh. Started to take it again until I go back to the doctors."

10

April 22, 2014

11

61

120,636

Dicyclomine

irritable bowel syndrome

"Started with a low dose at 10 mg to avoid drowsiness. This was the only option for me after fighting IBS for over 15 years. Works on your first day right away. The only side effect is a little blury vision. I take one dose right before dinner time. The pill regulates the bowel movements like clock work. This pill also helped me with my sleep issues."

10

February 11, 2016

63

67

146,535

Tamsulosin

urinary tract stones

"Had severe pain in right side went to ER They gave me pain med and did a CT scan found A 3mm stone sent me home feeling real good I took a anti nausea med Flomax and pain meds for pain. I took on a lot of water felt pain from time to time as stone traveled 5th day had a good amount of discomfort in groin area while in shower after had pain peed a little pushed hard with muscles in abdomen nothing came down. Took more Meds got up peed it out after a couple hours. Flomax made me pee hard but no bad side affects"

10

March 7, 2016

34

108

20,845

Ramelteon

insomnia

"I have taken it at least 10 times. It is very expensive. And it worked only 1 out of the 10 doses. I am now trying to avoid caffeine and aspirin which is very difficult to do and will see if it works better. "

2

January 24, 2011

24

45

138,231

Zomig-ZMT

migraine

"My migraines appear hormonal related, premenopausal in my 40's. If taken at onset Zomig is very effective against my migraines. If taken later it is still effective, but requires another dose within a few hours, as directed, to get the pain under control - HOWEVER if taken then I've had the stiff neck and jaw thing. I do notice that my skin is sensitive to heat after I've taken Zomig and my taste buds are sensitive to some flavors (excessive salivating). It does make me dizzy. I usually break a tablet in half (which I was just reading you're NOT supposed to do, but it doesn't say why), and if I catch the migraine fast enough half is usually enough to deter it. I save the other half for later if the migraine feels like it is returning."

10

June 14, 2010

3

138

210,909

Mirtazapine

depression

"After taking this drug for a few days it has helped me alot, this is the only drug that help my depression, it is also excellent for sleep once you've taken 15mg you'll be asleep within an hour, made me more hungry but well worth it for how it helped. I've tried lots of anti depressants and this is the only one that worked, unfortunately after a year on this it stopped working now I'm in need of finding a new drug to help"

10

January 20, 2016

17

84

74,388

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I started taking this pill 3 months ago for abnormal bleeding, clots, thick endrometrial wall, not ovulating. Ever since I had my little girl (now 1 1/2) I have been constantly bleeding. We tried progesterone, DNC. Neither of which helped me whatsoever. I reluctantly finally tried birth control (which has always made things worse). Loestrin 24 FE has done wonders for me. My periods finally got back to 7 days a week. No big blood clots. Acne went away. Best of all the weight that just kept inching on in the past 1 1/2 just started melting off within the first 3 weeks of taking this miracle pill. I have lost over 10 pounds in the last 3 months and have not done a thing. (I gave up trying to lose anything 7 months ago when I was trying)!"

10

July 12, 2010

30

139

100,482

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I have been on Apri for about 12 years now. I have nothing but good things to say about it. I have gained weight in the last year, I wasn't sure if it was caused by the birth control, so I went off of it for about 6 months. Nothing changed, it's obviously just my diet and lack of exercise. My OBGYN said that being on this pill has significantly reduced my risk of breast cancer, and I have much more regular periods and less cramping."

10

July 30, 2013

7

86

150,339

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

bacterial skin infection

"Awful stuff, wretched stuff. If you suffer from Anxiety and depression this will magnify both by ten fold. Horrible palpitations of the heart, weird spiky fevers at random times, disoriented feeling while driving; it's just not a pleasant experience. Maybe I'm just allergic to sulfur or something but I can't stress enough-stay away from this stuff. There's plenty of other antibiotics that aren't this awful. I know my doctor had good intentions when prescribing me this garbage but I'm legitimately mad at him for putting me on this awful tripe."

1

July 20, 2017

1

90

136,419

Mirvaso

rosacea

"I have had mild rosacea for over 20 years with occasion mild breakouts. Normally it is well managed and not visible unless I have had a bad few days. I have it over nose & upper cheeks (T Zone) with blemishes when its bad. Normally I use Rozex. I was given Mirvaso as an alternative and after 5 days I had to take time off work because it inflamed so bad it turned my nose and upper cheeks a dark red / purple. Never use this cream, it feeds back on itself. i am still waiting for the redness to drop after 48 hours of not using it. Stay away."

1

October 30, 2015

6

110

29,352

Topiramate

ibromyalgia

"The thing I noticed is 90% of my outbreaks went away, however the other 10% were more severe. If you can group that other 10% of the time with a powerful pain medicine then making it through this is not as hard as it use to be. I had been taking other opioids for other conditions that did nothing to help fibro until topamax."

9

December 1, 2015

29

64

21,818

Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine

cough and nasal congestion

"As far as getting rid of your cough goes this medicine is awesome. I took 2 pills 2 nights ago didn't sleep at all the first night and have been jittery ever since. I drink a lot of tea so I'm sure the caffeine is adding to it. I think next time I will take one and lay off the beverages with caffeine."

8

November 15, 2011

6

63

44,426

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I was extremely skeptical about trying Sprintec after reading the numerous online comments about it. However, I was forced to switch to it for financial reasons. However, after several months of using Sprintec, I have not experienced one single negative side effect. In fact, it has improved my periods tremendously! I get no cramps, very little bloating, a very light period that only lasts 2-3 days, and no mood changes. I love it so far! Don't be deterred by the negative reviews out there...each birth control affects each person differently. If you haven't had problems with the pill in the past, then maybe you won't with this one (like me)."

9

July 30, 2010

229

110

19,146

Pregabalin

neuropathic pain

"I've had 6 spine surgeries in 5 yrs. I suffer from neuropathy and nerve pain to severe levels. With this new trend, by an insensitive Congress, to take away opioids I couldn't imagine being without Lyrica. The only side effect is memory loss, only short term memory. I don't mind. If you suffered my pain you wouldn't either. I've never felt high and taken it for 5 yrs. 75mg x 3 daily. I'm grateful for it. I would suffer so bad w/o it."

8

May 12, 2017

35

83

183,683

Cymbalta

depression

"I was on this medication for THREE DAYS, missed ONE DAY, and for a week my body was in the most excruciating pain. It was almost as if the withdrawal gave me fibromyalgia. Also, I was a different person on all of the medications I tried. Be careful with any medicine you take. It was painful, but I also needed it because of severe suicide ideation. "

2

July 4, 2009

17

67

19,487

Pregabalin

ibromyalgia

"This medication gave me relief but then the major effects came. In my 7th year severe headache every day, retina tore from blood vessels bursting, rash started on ankle spread all the way up my right leg. Finally I decided to find some other way to handle this terrible pain."

3

January 29, 2015

93

50

123,847

Skyla

birth control

"This review is about the insertion only. I had mine placed today so I can't review for effectiveness yet. I have never had kids. At the insertion, there was an uncomfortable pinch that hurt maybe a 4 or 5 on a scale of 1 to 10, but it only lasted a few seconds. The whole procedure took maybe 5 minutes. I took two tylenol before. I was not on my period because it has been irregular. I have had almost no bleeding from it. I was able to go into work afterward and work a full day. Some slight stomach cramps for the first couple of hours, but walking helped and it was completely manageable. The only disadvantage I foresee is it can make period bleeding unpredictable for a while. Don't let the pain reviews sway you. It really was not that bad."

9

December 20, 2016

4

143

190,293

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo

ovarian cysts

"LOVE this BCP. It's the *only* one I've tried that didn't make my hair fall out, didn't make me feel bloated, didn't make me swell, and didn't ruin my skin. My libido isn't dampened half as much as it was on other BCPs (it was non-existent on other BCPs). It helps immensely with PCOS symptoms. At first it made me a little tired, but by the middle of week 2 I was fine. :) Love it. My insurance charged me $ for this drug, but that's against the ACA- there's no generic for this drug, and it was RX'd as medically necessary so it should have been covered at $0 copay. The issue is currently being investigated."

10

July 27, 2015

9

117

24,189

Tretinoin

acne

"I've had acne for over 4 years of my life. I am now going into freshman year of high school and I'm on my 6th month of Tretinoin A treatment. Honestly, I just want to call it quits, because my skin has been going through the "purging" phase for, as I repeat, 6 MONTHS. It honestly keeps getting worse. There would be times where the center of my face would redden and grew even more pimples (which I originally did not have) and my cheeks were also affected too. My tip is to not sleep on one side of your pillow (if you are one of those sleepers) and to have a balanced diet. I'm going back to my dermatologist in September, so that I may have another treatment."

3

August 7, 2015

4

129

185,412

Tocilizumab

rheumatoid arthritis

"I am 39 years old and have been diagnosed with juvenile RA at the age of 15. Now my diagnose is seropositive RA. I have been on all existing meds but my problem is that they work for some time and then stop working completely. I had to wait for years to be put on biological therapy. Now, I have been taking Actemra for 1,5 year and it worked I would say between 4th and 9th month. The last six months I see that it's no more effective for me. I am again in a lots of pain and I can't function normally. I said it to my rheumatologist and she gave me Arcoxia as a NSAID to be taken and maybe cease the pain. It's not helping at all, so she said that we do a switch to another drug. Hope it would work better for me this time."

4

April 25, 2016

10

150

77,488

Avapro

high blood pressure

"I was switched to Avapro from Micardis, two or three years ago, because of cumulative side effects from the latter, including recurring bronchitis and mineral imbalance. Apparently cumulative side effects have occurred again. I have now developed something like a chronic sinus infection, one doctor said my tonsils have grown back and are infected, and have suffered with recurring infections in the tear duct of my eye. I have noticed other changes too, though I'm not sure how many of these may be related to the medication, thus the "5" rating: I have gradually become an unmotivated and disinterested person, a great change for me. I hope the next hypertensive medication will have less side effects."

5

October 14, 2011

70

116

83,279

Paxil

anxiety and stress

"Within a week or two of taking a low dose of Paxil I experienced constant migraines (never have had a problem with headaches before), extreme fatigue, and constipation. My doctor switched me to Zoloft after a month on Paxil and I feel much better."

4

March 21, 2011

11

44

220,333

Amitriptyline

migraine prevention

"I have been on Amitriptyline for 2 months and I have only one side effect - dry cough occasionally. I suffered from migraines from childhood and first my doctor tried a blood pressure medicine that also treats migraines. While somewhat effective, I still had headaches and migraines after 1-2 months, up to 3-5 per week. Once he put me on Amitriptyline, all headaches are gone and I have had no recurrences of either regular headache or migraine. I no longer need pain medication and I feel like I have my life back. This medicine has been wonderful!"

10

May 16, 2014

79

97

168,627

Vilazodone

depression

"Went in for a routine check up a year ago and told my doctor something has been up and I don't feel right. Asa medical student myself, I knew something was up and wasn't going to leave without answers. I explained what was going on and what has been going through my head, and she diagnosed me with depression. I have felt the way I've felt for 11 years because at the young age of 8 I almost lost my dad in a motorcycle accident and the doctors led me to believe I had. I became a recluse... my emotions took over... I got perscribed Vilazodone, and took it up until recently and realized it did NOTHING for me. It was supposed to balance my serotonin levels in my brain that cause depression and anxiety, but it only made me feel worse."

1

April 26, 2017

2

142

212,071

Lamotrigine

bipolar disorde

"I have Bipolar 2 & for years was misdiagnosed as being depressed. Fluoxetine made me hypomanic and when unmedicated I suffered prolonged episodes of depression. My most recent depressive episode had lasted 9 months & my levels of anger, aggression, irrational thoughts & behaviour and feelings of utter despair were very frightening. I began taking lamotrogine at 12.5mg dose and slowly titrated up over 10 weeks to 100mg. Even at the 50mg dose my mood was not lifting so reluctantly my psychiatrist introduced venlafaxine which I now take at 150mg. The lamotrogine has stopped my racing thoughts, incessant & excitable talking, my irritability & aggressive outbursts. I have the calm peace of mind & control of my emotions I never thought I would."

9

November 24, 2014

30

123

19,371

Pregabalin

generalized anxiety disorde

"I was prescribed Lyrica nine months ago and ever since I've been on this drug my quality of life has greatly increased because not only does it greatly relieve me of muscle tension and pain it greatly improves my mood and makes me feel like doing things that I normally wouldn't have the energy for."

8

September 29, 2015

66

55

166,230

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"Ok, so I got my skyla about 24 hours ago and so far, it's great. I've never have children and I'm 19 years old. The insertion was uncomfortable for the most part and painful for about 10 seconds. I took 1000 milligrams of ibuprofen an hour before insertion and that helped A LOT. I am cramping but ibupfrofen takes care of it right away. I was on my period when skyla was inserted and strangely enough, I stopped bleeding the day after it was inserted. I don't feel any side effects yet and so far I think it was tottally worth any discomfort during the insertion"

10

December 17, 2016

3

106

194,160

Nebivolol

high blood pressure

"This is my first time on any high blood pressure medication. My new primary care physician noticed that recently it's been high during my visits so he decided to put me on Bystolic. The day he put be on this medication, (before I started it) I was driving to work in the morning and suffered what I can only assume a panic attack feels like (which is why I went to my doctor later that day). My heart was pounding through my chest, my face and arms went numb, chest pain and dizziness. Anyway, I have been on it for less than a month and have seen no negative side effects yet and my BP has been normal. The only reason I didn't give this a 10 is because I have only been on it a short amount of time. We'll see if I get the same results over time."

8

January 25, 2017

18

150

3,096

Nitrofurantoin

bladder infection

"Please please please don't use this drug! Was put on it for a bladder infection that I didn't even know I had and have been nothing but miserable. When I first started taking it 100 mg twice a day I noticed that I had severe nausea even though I took it with food. Then body pains and head pains came. My head would feel so heavy that I could barely hold it up and my ears felt as if they were full of fluid. Then came the vision problems and trouble balancing and basically walking. I had to take time off work because I have been have a mental breakdown because of this drug. I am constantly crying or in full on panic attacks, I feel like any day could be my last. Please don't take this pill its not worth it! I'm praying this won't be forever."

2

August 3, 2017

29

148

179,276

Olanzapine

schizophrenia

"In a few months I exactly doubled my weight -- constant ravenous appetite. Started on 40mg a day. But after 15 years of taking it & fighting confusion & appetite & somnolence, even when I got it to 2.5mg and lower, I still had the same objectionable side effects. Would have been better to take it short term (maybe 3 months) instead of years. VERY VERY hard to taper off of it no matter how slowly you do it. I don't think I would ever take it again unless it was a life-or-death situation."

5

September 30, 2015

8

94

103,289

Celecoxib

osteoarthritis

"I am a 31 year old male US Army combat vet who suffers from arthritis. For years it went untreated and I was in pain every day all day until I was prescribed Celebrex, within a few days I felt better than I had in years. Upon waking in the morning I take 100mg's and within an hour or so I feel relief, if I miss a dose I can tell and I can feel it. I do not suffer any of the mentioned side affects after approximately 5 years. Of course it does not work for everyone but at this point I cannot live without it"

10

January 6, 2016

64

107

185,355

Saxenda

obesity

"Started 9/1/17 and have had no appetite and when I make myself eat it doesn't taste the same...diet coke is the only thing appealing...no side effects other than diarrhea when I do eat...37 years old, 5'7 212 lbs...needing to make my goal weight of 160"

10

September 4, 2017

3

45

221,492

Makena

premature lab

"My oldest was born at 24 weeks due to unexplained preterm labor. We spent 112 days in the NICU with him and he is wonderfully thriving - now. When discussing a sibling, we reviewed all the risks with our doctor. She recommended Makena. We were lucky to have my insurance approve the cost without a fight. Guess they weighed the cost of a lengthy NICU stay to the cost of the shots. We started Makena at 16 weeks and continued them to 36 weeks. The shots themselves stung a bit, but was easily managed. My only real side effects were headaches the day of, a little nausea, and some back pain the day after. My pregnancy went to 39 weeks and I was induced due to my advanced maternal age."

10

March 18, 2017

11

130

151,311

Chantix

smoking cessation

"I was an habitual smoker for 40 years. My car wouldn't start if I didn't light a CIG! I lit up when on the phone, while drinking coffee, after meals, on break at work! So I knew I would not only have the cravings to attack but the habits also. I set goals each day of the 1st 7 days on how many I would smoke that day reducing the number each day until I got to 1 on the last day!"

10

August 22, 2017

9

82

60,165

NuvaRing

birth control

"Been on Nuvaring for about a month now, so far so good. I've had my share of troubles with trying to find the perfect birth control and it seems I've found it with Nuvaring. I switched from pills which caused major weight gain and significant side effects after prolonged use. I haven't experienced any serious side effects besides slight nausea/dizziness from time to time with Nuvaring. Other than that I can't complain.... 5 stars in my book."

10

February 20, 2013

10

77

87,205

Latuda

bipolar disorde

"I took Latuda 20mg for 2 weeks. Was taking Abilify and had gained 8 pounds. Thought Latuda would help me lose weight but made me ravenous and gained 3 lbs in 4 days. Went back on Abilify."

6

November 18, 2013

25

37

184,518

Hydroxyzine

allergic urticaria

"My itching went down some after taking 10mg of hydroxizine, and that's good, but now I am totally awake, and will be for 36 hours or so, I can tell. That is how I react to Benadryl, but not to Allegra, which doesn't seem to affect my sleeping. The little bit of relief that I have gotten from taking it is not worth the complete loss of sleep. The prednisone I started today is working already, and I think I'll just take that plus Allegra until my rash goes away."

2

July 8, 2012

17

90

107,410

Implanon

birth control

"Best birth control ever. I had it put in during a period in June 2010 and never had another one. I never had spotting or anything negative happen. I did not gain weight or have mood swings. I think it's great! Give it a shot, it may work great, it may not. Never know until you try."

10

August 8, 2011

0

57

148,262

Norethindrone

birth control

"I didn't notice any side effects with Errin until I was on it for about 5 months. That's when I realized I was depressed. Cried at the drop of a hat and for no reason, got upset/angry at things that I normally wouldn't think twice about, etc. I didn't know what was causing this but decided to go off the pill to see if that would help. Within a couple weeks, I was back to my old self. I also didn't realize it at the time, but Errin seriously lowered my sex drive."

3

September 13, 2013

19

93

166,261

Levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I had my first Mirena for 4 years after my second child. I didn't have period at all after I inserted The Mirena . I asked my doctor removed it because I want another baby . I got pregnant with my third child three month after Mirena removed. My period went back to normal. I changed to copper IUD after I gave birth for my third baby. But my period circle became every 20 days. I start to feel cramp and smell. My doctors suggested me switch to Mirena. I thought maybe no period is better than having cramping every days. so I switch back to Mirena. But unfortunately this time I have been slight bleeding for over 2 months .This drives me crazy.But my doctor wants to me keep it ."

1

December 15, 2016

1

132

168,861

Vilazodone

depression

"Before taking Viibryd was on Lexapro for a year. I experienced severe withdrawals while transitioning medication. Electric jolts..severe headaches..extreme anxiety..extreme aggression..paranoia then once the viibryd started working everything stopped I feel good 40mg works best for me. I am bi polar, this drug has helped a great deal with severe mood swings. I hope it continues to work for me."

8

July 4, 2013

17

60

108,478

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"I love this medicine but I've noticed I have a lot of shortness of breath with it. Especially since starting 2 in the morning. It's awful. I don't think I will take this anymore."

10

March 13, 2015

21

34

98,831

Nexplanon

birth control

"I got it inserted about 3 months ago. So far I love it! Insertion was quick and easy, not painful, but left an ugly bruise for about a week. I felt bloated for about 2 weeks after insertion, but that eventually went away. My next menstrual cycle last almost 2 weeks, but I have not had a period since! I do get the symptoms of being on my cycle, such as cramping and bloating, back aches, but no bleeding. I was worried about other reviews about it making them an emotional wreck, causing depression, etc. I already deal with stress/anxiety/depression and am currently on medication for it, but it has not gotten any worse with the Nexplanon. My experience has been good so far and would definitely recommend."

8

March 29, 2013

11

128

162,144

Denosumab

osteoporosis

"Three days after receiving my first Prolia injection I developed a cough, which turned into bronchitis & was treated with antibiotics - bad luck, a coincident I thought. A month later my life change with severe bone pain in my right jaw, I had lock jaw 5 times. Pain in my right shoulder, ribs, my neck was so stiff, but worse was my lack of immobility, my morning walk to the bathroom was just like watching Frankenstein walk, I couldn't move any faster because of the pain. Getting on the toilet one off the toilet was a major event. Turning in bed was excruciating and sometimes impossible, this lasted the whole of the summer 2015, which eventually tampered off to where I am today. Worst experience of my life. No more Prolia for me."

1

May 30, 2017

96

134

226,362

Etonogestrel

birth control

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

2

August 11, 2015

2

144

30,119

Klonopin

anxiety

"I've been through a lot of loss in my life. Not quite sure if that's why but all of a sudden horrible panic attacks ! I also have equilibrium problems I can work and do most normal things but it's still a pain. My primary care prescribed this to me about 4 yrs ago. I love it. It definitely helps but now instead of a half milligram I am taking a whole once a day. But I guess my body has built a tolerance. "

9

October 29, 2014

51

85

137,479

Isotretinoin

acne

"I have been on accutane for a little over two months now. My acne was terrible before taking this. I had been on everything on the market. In the first few weeks of treatment my skin got worse, but now it is fantastic with few bumps. My skin isn't very dry, just my lips. I play a lot of sport and experience joint and chest pain in many of my matches. I'd rather experience little physical pain over the emotional and physical pain of having acne."

8

December 3, 2008

23

86

75,287

Vistaril

anxiety

"I had some sudden Insomnia problems this winter. Took a while to find out the underlying cause was anxiety. At first since I only thought it was Insomnia, the Ambien I got prescribed didn't work. I was going on 5 days with ONLY an hour of sleep so I visited a Psych. Vistaril worked that night and ever since. At first I took it as needed (2-3/day), then after a couple weeks I was just doing 1 at night for sleep. Crazy dreams similar to Benadryl. I ran out 3 weeks ago and wanted to see how I would fare. Not good. Just got it prescribed again and looking to jump back into a proper sleep cycle and keep it as a safety stash. It's not 100%, there may be a night here & there, but it felt like a literal life saver rescuing me from 5sleepless days M/22"

9

April 22, 2017

35

149

55,701

Effexor

depression

"Went on Effexor Aug 2015 through Oct 2015, improved depression, however, did not really feel any joy either. Effexor helped with diet, appetite declined, which I was happy with, as it allowed me to lose weight. Effexor/Venlafaxine did cause me to get angry, and acquire a bad temper on occasion. The primary problem I had with effexor/venlafaxine though was that it caused terrible constipation. No matter how good my diet was, it didn't matter. I ate steamed vegetables and fruit, with occasional lean meats, cut out junk food. I took psyllium every day, added Miralax, and drank plenty of fluids. I had no choice but to come off the Venlafaxine, bowel movements came back about 5-6 days later. I did have minor withdrawal with dizziness."

5

April 9, 2016

13

125

86,823

Midazolam

light sedation

"I had 3 surgeries within 3 months as a teen. This drug is what the pre-op physician gave me 1-2 minutes prior to wheeling me back into surgery. It is supposed to calm nerves but it had the opposite effect for me. I was very nervous about the surgery so I was given syringe of it in my hand 1-2 minutes prior to them wheeling me back. It caused instant anxiety and impending feelings of doom. I was hyperventilating/blubbering/crying/freaking out as they put me to sleep. My surgeon was in tears and was petting my head to calm me. I ask for no IV pre-sedatives now."

1

August 14, 2016

9

106

39,018

Contrave

weight loss

"I asked my doctor to place me on Contrave because I had hit a wall with my own dieting and exercise. I was also looking for assistance to reduce/eliminate my alcohol intake. (I'm a weekend warrior in my socializing.) I have been on Contrave for a week now. I lost 7lbs in the first 5 days. I workout with a personal trainer 4x per week. I cut caffeine and alcohol from my diet due to the headaches. I don't even crave a drink! I'm starting week 2 with the pills. As of 7.21.17 I weigh 164lbs at 5'9. My goal weight is 140lbs. I gave Contrave 9/10 only because of the headaches, which are minor. I'm very happy with my results thus far and my trainer is blown away! I'm getting weighed in this Thursday again. I'll check back in after."

9

July 25, 2017

21

141

141,662

Escitalopram

generalized anxiety disorde

"I was on Lexapro for about two years for anxiety and panic attacks I decided to just stop taking it because I felt I no longer needed it! Biggest mistake of my life. I have had the worst and most horrifying panic attacks you could possibly imagine, needless to say I just started to take it again about three days ago while I know it will take time to completely work. I am for the first time today out of my bed enjoying the beautiful weather outside which for the past week was impossible! I will never stop taking this medicine again I want my life back and with Lexapro I know I will get it."

10

July 12, 2012

75

116

137,698

Enbrel

plaque psoriasis

"I have been on Enbrel for 15 years...and it is truly a wonder drug! It cleared 99% of my affected areas. For the first 4 or 5 years I injected myself once a week....then for several years I injected my self every 10 days. Results were the same...very positive! For the last few years, I've injected myself once every 2 weeks...and the results remain positive. I tried once every 3 weeks for awhile, but the plaque began to show up again...so I went back to once every 2 weeks. I say again...ENBREL is a wonder drug!"

10

December 1, 2016

10

96

21,059

Paliperidone

schizophrenia

"This medication is an absolute waste of time. I have been on Invega for a little less than 2 years now and I can with absolute confidence ascertain that it has done nothing for me. Aside from the decrease in sexual appetite and libido, difficulty having and maintaining erections, little to no ejaculatory fluid (which is really frustrating btw), the muscle tremors I am experiencing, and the 30 pounds I have gained since starting this medication , it is with no doubt an absolute and total waste of money. I definitely would not recommend this medication to anyone. Save yourselves the time and money and DO NOT take this medication."

1

May 20, 2017

5

110

5,268

Zonisamide

seizures

"I've taken this drug approx 23 years. While it was appropriate at the time I began my health has changed making this drug dangerous. Renal failure, kidney stones & osteoarthritis are among the top reasons this isn't appropriate now. I know at the drug leaflet proclaims,"your doctor has decided the benefits outweigh the risk", BUT that's not his decision to make, my body-my decision! New Doctor!"

7

December 19, 2016

9

66

90,711

Chateal

birth control

"Does its job. I've always had random nausea around the time of periods, so I cannot say Chateal is to blame. First few weeks I was especially nauseous but it went away in time. No weight gain, no extra acne, no horrible mood fluctuations. One comment I must make is that it did noticeably diminish my sex drive."

9

April 20, 2016

2

58

31,210

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"This is my first time ever having a YI and I wasn't so sure what to do so of course I asked my mom and we went to the store. Sadly they were all out of the 7 day and I used the 3 day. HOLY HELL. I felt like my vagina was ripping itself apart it BURNS and itches so bad and nothing seems to help! This stuff is WORSE than the pain of the YI. I'm on day two and I'm seriously considering not finishing the treatment. This is insane. Unbearable and not worth it. Warm Apple Cider Vinegar & water soaks are so much better!!"

1

October 19, 2016

3

108

158,713

Methylphenidate

adhd

"I've been on Concerta for about 2 months now. While the effect is much more gradual compared to the "hitting a brick wall at 100mph" effect Aderall gave me, there were some negative aspects. The first week I was a little shaky, which I also had with the other medicines I've tried (Vyvanse, Aderall, Ritalin). First dose always seems to make me feel really depressed and sick, then the next day I feel much better after my dose. Unfortunately, after the first month of use I've built up a strong tolerance to it and it doesn't work for me anymore. Thinking about trying a higher dosage."

4

December 6, 2010

8

106

30,536

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I feel like the ingredients have definitely been changed for this over-the-counter cream. I've used it before and it worked perfectly. However, the last two times using it because of an infection, I am very very itchy- almost a burning sensation. It's hard to imagine anything else besides the pain you're currently feeling. I jumped in the shower to attempt to rinse it all out but I'm still in major discomfort. Try another medication, stay away from this one!! Shame on you, Monistat."

1

December 1, 2017

0

83

10,494

Spironolactone

acne

"I've been taking this medication for bad hormonal acne on my chin for over two months now, and today I see major improvement. The only time I breakout now is when I miss a dose, or when I get a pimple or two around the time of my period. It's also helped me to maintain my weight as an added benefit. I take 100 mg a day along with Bactrim and Finacea foam. Ask your doctor for this combo, it works great!"

9

February 14, 2016

11

82

138,219

Ortho Evra

birth control

"I love this product. I have been using it for the past 2 years it works like a bomb. no forgetting to take it, no weight gain like many of my friends have had who are on the pill. Just wish there was a cheaper version of it."

10

July 17, 2009

6

48

223,762

Omalizumab

asthma, maintenance

"It works! I used to pray for something to help me-Xolair answered my prayers!I started in March 2015 and the 1st shot my nose cleared. Since then each shot was a journey. I was on Prednisone too often and April August September usually meant using the nebulizer prednisone & hoping I wouldn't go to the hospital. Walking from family room to kitchen was challenging,walking my dog-no way! I now am taking my dog out 4Xday.Also I want to do more things. My allergist never told me about Xolair, I found out on Internet! Please try it as it is lifechanging! Good Luck!"

10

September 24, 2015

54

102

212,043

Lamotrigine

bipolar disorde

"I have only been taking this medicine for a week but I am 100% a totally different person! My husband has been as patient with me as humanly possible but I could see that my constant anxiety, depression and crazy up all night crying feeling like I was a person that couldn't be loved by anyone begging him to love me (he would just sit there and say I do love you baby with all my heart) but it was pushing him further and further away I am 23 and have been in emotional and mental hell since I can remember with sick and demented dreams. I have tried several different meds lexapro Wellbutrin seraquil xr Xanax Zoloft. I'm now on celxa and lamictal and I feel like a new person my Dr saved me my relationship, my life and my family!!"

10

May 21, 2015

104

142

193,858

Hydrocodone

pain

"Changed from several pills a day to the new Hysingla ER. Was hoping it was something I would like better for just once a day. I do NOT like this medication. You can not control the peaks due to it being time released and its unpredictable. Causes my eyes to feel heavy and hot.You can not drink at all with this drug, it will cause the medication to be released too quickly, possible overdose. I don't like having no control and I was having break though pain as well."

3

March 15, 2015

66

89

223,683

Omalizumab

urticaria

"I suffered from UCI for close to a year. Non stop hives with no relief other than steroids. After many allergists one finally suggested xolair. It was covered by my insurance (BCBS). I had 3 shots, 1x per month for 3 months. It's been a year with no issues and I no longer need Xolair. Thank You to the prople who created Xolair. It changed my life!!"

10

October 11, 2016

23

67

209,951

VESIcare

urinary incontinence

"I tried the medication first with the other medications given to me by my doctor. Then I tried it while off the other medicines. Both times I got totally debilitating headaches. They affected both the head and the stomach. I have given it all the chances I am willing to give. "

6

January 12, 2013

55

52

224,247

Levothyroxine

underactive thyroid

"I was falling a sleep every time I sat down - even at the computer, rocking a baby, in a car ride. I was trying to lose weight, but gaining instead. Someone would touch me and I would start sweating. I am 58. I have been on Synthroid (not generic) for 6 days now. I too am feeling a whole lot better. I was at 202 lbs 10 days ago. Today I am at 187.6 lbs. I did fall a sleep at the computer again last night, but my energy level is coming back."

8

October 23, 2016

105

94

177,151

Imiglucerase

gaucher disease

"I had very good results using Cerezyme. I was on it for 2 1/2 years and had the results of diminished bone pain, increased platelet count, and slight diminished spleen size. I did not experience any side effects. My only dislike about the treatment is that it has to be infused. The Mediport does make this much more easy and tolerable."

9

November 15, 2012

0

61

24,324

Uloric

gout

"I donated a kidney in 2004 and was diagnosed with my first gout attack in January 2014. My Dr advised me of all the possible medications I am able to take for the attacks and for long term maintenance. The ONLY long term medicines I can take because of the kidney donation was Uloric. I've been taking it for about a month with a low dosage of Colchicine (unsure of spelling). It has been working and I personally have not experienced any side effects at all. With major diet adjustments and the medication my uric acid level dropped 5 points during that month. I am trying my best to continue taking what is my only option but the cost is very high even with my benefits. Looking for some answers as to options. Much appreciate the help."

10

February 15, 2014

42

137

74,796

Keppra

seizures

"It works most of the time. I developed epilepsy when I was almost 60 years old and the first medication I took gave me horrible headaches. This works, but it also can give me diarhea and when that happens and the medicine doesn't stay in my body long enough to work, I can have mild attacks. Sometimes I have the mild, brief attacks even when the medicine stays in me."

9

December 2, 2013

28

70

96,629

Neurontin

alcohol withdrawal

"This medication is awesome. I have been an alcoholic for 12 yrs. It has been 2 weeks since my last drink. It helps with mood swings, depression, and cravings. The best thing about it is it is not addictive (non narcotic)."

9

January 29, 2011

138

41

4,478

Belviq

weight loss

"The first few days I had crushing migraines and dizziness. I began getting headaches around week 6 again but, didn't associate it with the meds because 5 weeks passed with no side effects. Then my left eye began to droop and blur my vision. I thought it was due to botox. The eye drooped to almost closed, then my cheek fell and a few days later I had trouble speaking. Rushed to the ER and got an MRI, CT etc to rule out a stroke. ZERO findings. They said Botox was the cause. My symptoms have come and gone, which would not be botox reaction. Today, my vision is blurred to the point that I cant drive and eye barely open. I just figured out that the eye opens when I miss a dose!!! NOT WORTH IT. My hospital bill is going to be HUGE"

1

December 8, 2016

11

145

192,991

Dextroamphetamine

narcolepsy

"I was diagnosed with narcolepsy at 18 years old, I have been taking Dexedrine for a little over a year now. I recommend using Dexedrine because it does a great job of keeping you awake without the nasty side effects that other medicines bring, like Adderall. Dexedrine has really changed my life, I am able to confidently drive and good at work without having to worry about falling asleep. I really wish I had this in High School. For all the younger people out there with narcolepsy ask your doctor to put you on Dexedrine, it's less expensive than Adderall and Vyvanse (Vyvanse didn't work for me I fell asleep several times on it). The side effects I find with it is sometimes it gives me mood swings, most of the time its a feeling of optimism."

10

December 30, 2014

34

137

186,469

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"This medicine has changed my life. I was ready to kill myself, and having terrible situational depressive episodes. After only one week of Pristiq, I was writing music and enjoying my family again. My situation has not changed and I still have physical pain, but my outlook on life is a complete turnaround. "

10

December 8, 2010

16

54

104,003

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had been off birth control for about 3 years after a horrible experience with Loestrin 24 Fe. I was terrified to get back on the pill. After my partner and I weighed pros and cons, we decided to get on the pill. I'm so glad my doctor prescribed this brand. I was a day 1 starter and immediately I felt relief from cramps. I have had no cramping at all since I started (Very much unlike Loestrin) and period was light and only 3 days long ( RELIEF). I've had to control my emotions at times (I've noticed I'm slightly more emotional), my breasts are slightly tender, and my stomach thinks it's hungry all the time. Don't give into the tummy grumbles! Keep yourself on a healthy diet and you will not gain weight (So far no weight gain at all)."

9

May 11, 2014

25

142

59,181

Estring

atrophic vaginitis

"The estring worked very well for vaginal atrophy and dryness. Intercourse was no longer painful. However, I had it for three months and gained 7 lbs. during that time, (with no other changes to my diet or exercise regime), almost all of it showing up in my belly! I took it out for a few days while waiting to refill the prescription and immediately lost 2 lbs. As soon as I put the new one in, I re-gained the 2 lbs. in a matter of a few days. I'm not sure if I'm going to keep using it. I love the convenience, as I had tried Estrace cream and found it messy and a hassle to remember to use it, and the estring definitely alleviated my symptoms, but I can't stand the weight gain."

8

February 7, 2016

14

134

186,749

Benicar

high blood pressure

"Been on Benicar 40mg for over a year, it keeps my blood pressure down. Only side effect that I am not really sure of, is some more joint pain than usual. But with bad discs in back and neck, who can say for sure? Sad part is, thanks to the cost and loss of job/health insurance, I will have to find something cheaper. "

9

January 5, 2012

47

64

211,429

Mirabegron

overactive bladde

"Miracle drug when I started it three years ago. I had been on every drug before. Recently needed a bladder lift and hoped those new symptoms would stop. Now I have bad issues with urgency and can't make it to the bathroom. The Myrbetricq is not helping at all. In fact I quit taking it a week ago and I seem better. I am getting ready to try the electrode implants in case this may be a nerve issue. I have been chasing this cure for more that 15 years."

2

November 15, 2015

48

90

118,076

Apixaban

deep vein thrombosis, prophylaxis

"I am 30 years old and was placed on eliquis 5mg twice daily after a venogram with stenting in my left groin. Since I've been on eliquis, it's done it's job as far as thinning m blood, but I've also had some really nasty side effects from it. I have been bleeding vaginally for 16 days (was on my period when I started the medication and haven't stopped bleeding), I am diabetic and take multiple injections daily so I look like someone has beat me up, I'm constantly nauseated, have no appetite, no energy, heart palpitations at times, cold all the time, night sweats, and pink tinged urine. I'm waiting on a call back from the Dr to see about lowering the dose or change going the medication all together."

4

July 7, 2016

36

130

6,922

Aluminum chloride hexahydrate

hyperhidrosis

"I finally talked to my doctor about my uncontrollable armpit sweating and she prescribed me drysol. I used to take freezing cold showers, dry off and be soaked in minutes! But drysol has helped me so much!! My pits stay dry and I can wear tank tops again without feeling drenched!"

10

July 19, 2016

5

51

103,228

Estarylla

birth control

"My pharmacy recently switched manufacturing companies so my bc switched from Sprintec to Estarylla. I've been on Sprintec for 5 years, never had an issue. I was once switched to the brand name but had bad acne because of it and was switched back to Sprintec. I just finished 1 pack of Estarylla and currently have my period. I'm having TERRIBLE mood swings. I'm usually moody the day before my period and not during. I feel like I want to punch a hole in a wall. That's how bad my mood swings amlnd irritability are right now. I'm calling my ob/gyn first thing in the morning to get switched back and have my prescription sent to a different pharmacy. I should had believed the reviews before taking this horrible birth control."

1

March 18, 2016

2

131

80,039

Benzonatate

cough

"Had a persistent cough for 5+ days - traveling, allergies, etc. No fever, so antibiotics would have been useless. Doctor prescribed 100mg pearls to take during the day and the syrup with codeine for the night. These worked amazingly. A couple of coughs here and there, but they really eliminated the urge to cough (something my usual mix of Delsym and Mucinex wasn't touching). One 100mg pill did not make me drowsy at all, and I had no other side effects."

10

April 13, 2017

20

81

196,159

Fluvoxamine

anxiety and stress

"Don't let the bad reviews fool you! I've tried about 10 different antidepressants. This one's the best. Yes there is no "perfect pill". But this one's close to it. I finally have had a break with my obsessive thoughts. I definitely feel less anxious and depressed. This is the only SSRI to not make me feel numb. And the only effective anti-depressant for me. It doesn't make me feel jittery either. When I first started this medication I had issues with drowsiness, insomnia and sexual side effects. But all of that went away in a months time. I really hope this medication doesn't disappear! It's quite literally a life saver. So thankful to whoever made this drug."

10

October 4, 2017

5

117

209,445

Taltz

plaque psoriasis

"I have been dealing with Psoriasis since I was 17. I have tried everything under the sun (Including the Sun lol) Nothing seemed to work. The creams and ointments eased the intense itchiness but never cleared my skin. Finally my DR gave me injections. I have tried two other types before Taltz. One seemed to work but my liver enzymes went through the roof. Another cleared all the scales and flakes but my skin was always red. Then my DR said Taltz. I said ok. Taltz is the BEST. I didn't have any side affects outside of the welt at the injection site which only lasted a few days. My skin was completely clear in a few days - weeks. I loved my skin again. It had been so long since I could say that. With the discount card my co-pay was $5.00."

10

November 14, 2017

1

143

211,515

Fosfomycin

bladder infection

"Don't know what I would do without Monurol. I get a small supply from Spain whenever I go there (or ask a friend to bring some back for me) because it is available without a prescription there and I can't get it in the UK. I keep a packet with me wherever I go, just in case I get a cystitis attack. Maybe only twice a year but oh the relief take it as soon as an attack starts and it is effective within two or three hours. Many other antibiotics just don't work for me. This has worked for me every time, thank God."

10

August 18, 2015

24

105

43,194

Sronyx

birth control

"I have been on this pill for about a month. So far I have experienced some side effects such as mild nausea the first few days I was on it but not enough to bother me. I have had light headaches on and off, and also a change in my appetite. But my appetite actually is decreasing.. While I feel hungry more often, the amount of food that it takes to make me feel full is significantly less. I feel like I am losing weight on this pill. I am hoping that the side effects go away soon. My physician said that every birth control pill will make you feel the way I do for 2-3 months until your hormone levels level out and get used to the new pill which makes total sense. So I am not worried yet and think that this pill will work just fine for me"

8

January 10, 2011

27

151

83,541

Levocetirizine

allergies

"I have always have eczema my whole life. I have tried different creams & pills, both prescription & over the counter. I finally go to a dermatologist 2 weeks ago & she prescribed levocetirizine, along w/ a bunch of different creams. I told her I was using benadryl, which helped w/ itching until it wears off. I start taking it, & about 3-4 days later, I noticed that it had been roughly 24 hours of not using the bathroom. It didn't help w/ itching at all, sometimes made it worse. I quit taking them & when I contacted the doctor, her nurse said "%u2026that can't happen at all%u2026". Uh, so why does it list that under side effects?? I guess it works, but honestly, I rather take an anti-itch shot than risk having kidney failure & shaking non-stop. "

2

November 13, 2015

3

139

189,509

Oxycodone

pain

"I'm a diabetic with peripheral neuropathy. I was started on 30mg Oxycodone Immediate Release 3 times a day and methadone 10mg 6 times a day. They have both worked wonders! Recently I developed bad infected foot ulcers and now have a hole on the side of my left foot and open sores/wounds at the bottom of both feet and my doctor upped my dosage to 30mg Oxycodone Immediate Release 6 times a day and Methadone 10mg 9 times a day and with the methadone, the Oxycodone has NO "high" effects. I am so happy my quality of life has raised and I am able to walk almost normally with little to no pain during most of the day. I have gone through the withdrawal by missing 5 days of both medications once and it is bad. Other than that, it is a God send!"

9

September 3, 2010

33

144

56,615

Humira

rheumatoid arthritis

"The medicine has given my mother a new lease on life. After trying many medicines, Humira has given her better mobility and alot of less pain [she refers to it as discomfort or stiffness] . Also, kudos to the company for recently my mother had trouble with the pharmacy and when she contacted the company they arranged for her to received it through a pharmacy in another town and delivered to her by UPS. They took care of everything for her. Thanks on her behalf."

9

July 24, 2008

77

85

53,431

Demerol

pain

"The last 4 weeks of my pregnancy, I began suffering severe gall bladder issues. After birth, I tried to tough it out, due to nursing. Ten weeks later (14 weeks on) I was in pain unlike anything I'd ever known! A stone had passed out of my gall bladder into the common duct shared with the pancreas, and had lodged in my pancreas - I was also suffering severe pancreatitis. AGONY would've been a blessing. After trying numerous medicines that didn't touch the pain, I was given Demoral. OH! MY! GAWD! I was in tears, because for the first time in months, I didn't feel like I was on Death's door. I'd forgotten what it meant to be pain - free! Every few hours, beautiful nurses came, and "topped me off". My "con"? For the first 20 minutes, I couldn't shut up!"

10

June 4, 2014

38

142

98,426

Nexplanon

birth control

"I have really good experience with Nexpalnon. After insertion my arm was sore about a week, after that I could go back to my gym and daily routine. It doesn't bother me at all. No migraines, no gain weight, no skin problems. My mood is the same maybe even better, I'm not that moody like before. I was some irregular bleeding about a month but it was very little. After a month I don't have period (hallelujah) and no bleeding at all. Only disadvantage I found is my libido. I noticed my sex drive changed quite significantly. I really recommend it !"

9

January 19, 2015

29

102

157,915

Accutane

acne

"When I was a 15 year old freshman in high school I broke out with severe acne. In literally one week my skin went from perfectly clear to large acne blotches on my cheeks, chin and neck that were painful to touch. After trying everything in the arsenal at the time (monocycline, benzaclIn, finacea, etc.) my dermatologist recommended Accutane. My only side effects were ridiculously chapped lips, dry skin on my face, and some joint pain. After a month and a half of treatment my acne was gone completely, and my skin clearer everyday thereafter. I was so depressed with the acne but this medicine changed my life for the better as I have never needed to use/take another acne medication following that 4 or 5 month treatment."

9

August 11, 2010

9

128

81,597

Yaz

birth control

"I was on Yaz for almost 3 years. It was great for the first 2 3/4 years! I felt like it helped with my moods and cramps before my period and just worked great overall. A few months ago though, I started having PMS for 2 weeks straight and month by month after it the PMS creeped up into the entire month! I would cry for absolutely no reason or from the smallest thing, be very irritable and angry over little things, depressed, nightmares, hungry all the time, extremely tired all the time- coffee did nothing, weight gain etc. Went off it about 5 days ago and feel so much better! "

5

April 21, 2010

4

112

193,079

Dextroamphetamine

adhd

"I am a 24 year old female diagnosed in my 20's with adult ADHD. I spent my entire childhood unable to focus on tasks, finish anything I started, behave and sit still in the classrooms. I scraped by barely with C's and D's in grade school. Eventually focusing became so hard to do with people around that I had my parents homeschool me. Fast forward to now, I am currently in my first semester of college, and I have a 4.0 GPA. This medicine works wonders. I normally cannot function at all. I am disorganized, and always have racing thoughts. On ProCentra I am calm, focused, and organized. I finish tasks, and manage my time better. I take 10mg. a day, oral solution. This medication is also covered on my insurance, with only a $10 co-pay. Love it!"

10

November 17, 2017

2

138

33,657

Microgestin Fe 1 / 20

7</span> users found this comment helpful.

"I have used this birth control for years and have had absolutely no side effects, which is very unusual for me because every medication I've ever taken in my life except Advil has caused an adverse reaction. I have nothing but good things to say about it."

10

July 30, 2010

7

47

65,198

Mysoline

44</span> users found this comment helpful.

"My doctor first prescribed Mysoline for me at least 12 years ago, after attending a Medical Conference. I was unable to raise a cup to my lips, or cut the food on my dinner plate. My tremor was noticeable by family and friends. I had been checked for Parkinsons, and the results were negative. This doctor learned that this medication was taken for Essential Tremor, which was mis-diagnosed too many times by Doctors. He wanted me to try it at least. I readily accepted, to take Mysoline, and before I knew it I had results. Taking this prescription, gave me my life back. I no longer needed assitance at dinner time, or by family and friends. I live a normal life now, not ashamed to go out in public. Inderal was added with Mysoline just lately. Thanks"

10

September 7, 2008

44

137

157,582

Guaifenesin

bronchitis

"Mucinex works great for colds and to help get the nasty stuff up before it takes root in the lungs, but for Bronchitis you will definitely need something much stronger (see a doctor) unless you want to be sick for about 4 weeks."

5

December 23, 2010

64

43

151,977

Chantix

smoking cessation

"2.5 weeks on Chantix. quit cigarettes on 4th day. Now 2 weeks cigarette free. Side effect were touch of nausea and gas. Few vivid dreams but not too bad. A bit tired but take only after dinner around 7:30 -no day dose for me. Last side effect is joint pain, elbow, toes and finger joints, neck, etc. hurt. Not on 0.5mg only 1mg dose. Benefits are not smoking and some relief for my menopause symptoms. I am loving that. I had withdrawals from the patch, got sick from the gum. I like to smoke but they trigger my migraines. Thanks Chantix!"

9

August 7, 2011

1

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