Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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159,347	Januvia	diabetes, type 2	"On 100 mg daily for almost 2 yrs and could hardly walk, lay or sit anymore. EXTREME joint pain, increasing monthly. Sent to arthritis doctor and ortho with no relief, only more pills. I researched online and found others with same problem. Took myself off Januvia and joint pain is GONE! I can walk again!"	1	April 9, 2012	157	55
229,632	Lurasidone	bipolar disorde	"Amazing medicine! My doctor finally took me of Seroquel and put me on an upped dose of Latuda making my dosage 160 mg instead of 80 mg. I feel great and never better. I've lost 20 lbs in a month! Now I'm stuck at this weight but I did lose most of the weight I gained before. It definitely makes me sleepy but I've heard this goes away soon as your body adjusts. As for the nausea I've found eating small amount before and larger portion after taking the medicine and following it with a ginger pill and milk helps to stop it."	9	June 30, 2014	97	103
165,727	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I first started researching the Mirena when my Dr suggested it so me because I sucked at taking the pill everyday, had terribly painful and heavy periods, and I had no sexual desire at all. After reading everything online I was very nervous about the insertion and I almost backed out last minute. Getting it in was very, very painful for me. The cramps were next to unbearable. I missed the next day of school and work because I was in so much pain. After about the 4th day, the pain and cramps finally started to subside. I bled for about 3 months after. Nothing that a simple panty liner didn't take care of. It was always just light spotting. I am so glad I kept it because it is almost a year later and I love it. I would recommend to anyone."	9	April 8, 2017	7	143
1,937	Polyethylene glycol 3350	constipation	"FINALLY! My whole life I've had a problem going number 2 so much so I would only go 2-3 times the entire month. These past few months however things took a turn for the worse. My poop became severely impacted. I would push and push for hours only to get a pea sized amount out. I couldn't sleep because I could feel the pain and pressure there. It was bad. I tried liquid laxatives you drink and they did the trick but the second they wore off the constipation and pain was back. Then I heard about Miralax and had my fianc"	10	October 15, 2013	161	102
104,365	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"It took 2 months for my body to adjust to the pill. I spotted frequently during those 2 months. I experienced some mood changes which is a side effect. It got bad enough that I had to switch to a different birth control. I couldn't handle the constant "sad" feeling. If it hadn't have been for that experience, I would've stayed on Jolessa."	7	March 2, 2012	9	63
68,190	Plan B	emergency contraception	"Easy instructions, one pill and done. No serious side effects, maybe a little dizzy first hour along with minor headache but went away by hour 2. Minor cramps, nothing like menstrual cramps. Again very very minimal, does not interfere with daily activity... no need for pain killers. Not sure how my menstrual flow will be affected but paying 49.99 for one pill (size of aspirin ) with practically no side effects was a blessing."	9	August 28, 2015	1	74
49,847	Gabapentin	anxiety	"Battled with anxiety and depression for almost 30 years now. Was on Xanax but got addicted to it and ended up in hospital recently. Tapered me off the Xanax and gave me Gabapentin 600mgs twice a day. Started seeing a difference in a few days, amazing. Works better on my anxiety than any benzo that I have been on. And I have been on most of them at one point or another. I wake up in a good mood. The only drawback that I have is that the morning dose makes me sleepy til about 11an but that is it. But I am not complaining because I would rather be sleepy than anxious and depressed."	9	April 11, 2016	137	115
6,807	Beyaz	birth control	"I have been on Beyaz for a little over a week and I feel like a crazy person. Like so many of the comments I've read, I also switched from Yaz to Beyaz after its Bayer Saver's Program expired. Now I have headaches almost daily and am extremely moody. It's terrible."	1	July 29, 2011	13	51
177,950	Duloxetine	anxiety	"I am a 23 year old girl and I have suffered from anxiety for as long as I can remember. I had tried so many different medicines from Paxil, Zoloft, Prozac and Celexa... nothing worked. I would get a little better but once again, I would suffer a horrible bout of anxiety attacks. The first day I started Cymbalta I felt a rush of calmness over me. I immediately felt at ease and not as ansy and nervous as I always was. I could finally relax and do everyday normal things without worrying about when I would suffer another attack and would ruin my day. I have not had an attack in about 3 months now and feel so great! I do not feel zoned out like I did on the other medicines. I am happy and confident and overall have a better sense of well being."	9	December 28, 2012	123	147
225,567	Bupropion	depression	"Day 6 and I'm up at 2am. Maybe the energy is kicking in, I don't know. I suffer from bipolar, anxiety, panic attacks, depression. I usually feel a little manic all the time, but the 2nd day taking this medicine, a calmness came over me. I'm a pack a day smoker, but haven't had or wanted a cigarette from that 2nd day. I'm taking 75mg twice a day, but I think I need to just take it in the morning. I don't feel all energetic but I haven't been taking a nap in the afternoon like usual. And tonight I can't fall asleep...and I take 100mg of trazodone to fall asleep. Also I haven't been on Amazon and Ebay wanting to buy everything I see. I'll see how it goes day by day but I'm very hopeful! By the way...if you are bipolar DO NOT TAKE LEXAPRO!"	8	February 17, 2014	104	147
164,651	Prandin	diabetes, type 2	"No side effects,only stayed on it for 30 days, seemed to be doing a pretty good job of keeping blood levels around 110, reason I dropped it was because my insurance does not cover it and it's REALLY expensive, $3.50 t0 $4.00 bucks a pill."	7	April 4, 2008	43	45
146,513	Tamsulosin	benign prostatic hyperplasia	"Been taking this medication for 6 years. I have a good stream and it was prescribed by my doctor because I wasn't emptying my bladder fully due to a bladder that did not have the muscle tone that it once had. It worked great for most of these years but due to my age, 85, I can't always make it to the bathroom fast enough to urinate. I'm going to stop taking it and see if there is a difference in reaching the bathroom before I have to let go of a full bladder."	5	September 16, 2016	12	94
58,027	Acetaminophen / hydrocodone	pain	"For acute tooth pain - Vicodin is the drug of choice. After having my wisdom teeth taken out, it worked great for my pain. I only had a popsicle afterwards and did not experience any nausea."	9	May 20, 2010	4	36
35,853	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"After abusing opiates/heroin for 8yrs I got on Suboxone. Since April of 2013 I've tapered from 16mg/day to 1mg a day. I've not relapsed. I've gotten my kids back from state custody. I've gotten a promotion at my job. Mostly, I've got my life back."	10	November 22, 2014	109	45
67,414	Provera	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I am 43, and Doctor says I am perimenopausal. My progesterone is not high enough. I did not have my period since November. My doctor prescribed me Provera. Have taken for 5 days and started my period on a second day after taking the last pill. Started bleeding like a normal flow on Tuesday. Had minor cramping. Since Tuesday cramping was getting worse and worse. And today on Friday could not go to work as I am passing large blood clots. Have to change super pads every hour. Can't wait for this nightmare to stop. How long can this heavy part last? The last 24 hours were awfully heavy, losing too much blood. Should I go to emergency room? Or should I wait? My doctor said to wait it out. But I am crying, and feeling miserable."	3	February 27, 2016	46	137
186,641	Lisdexamfetamine	adhd	"I feel as though Vyvanse allows me to not feel the ups and downs. I don't always have to be doing something but I am concentrated and alert to what I have to do. I started taking vyvanse for the past year and a half and I went from a B student to a 4.0, international student."	9	August 20, 2008	22	57
41,692	Clonidine	opiate withdrawal	"This med was a life saver!! I've been on pain meds since 2004. Taking 6-8 5mg ox and 60mg of morphine a day. I've had back surgery twice and I still have pain but scheduling your day around your meds and it controls you. This medication made the withdraw symptoms very manageable. I will say don't stop taking this medication without talking with your pcp. There are some slight withdraw symptoms with this medication."	9	December 4, 2015	82	74
94,839	Abilify	depression	"I started Abilify on 2mg with Prozac and Klonopin. After just 3 days I felt the energy that was lacking for so many years. Before Abilify I had been on so many different antidepressants I felt there was nothing for me so I chose drinking. Wrong choice but it was the only thing that would make me feel normal. I finally quit with help from my family. I was put on Abilify, Prozac and Klonopin. I have now switched Prozac with Effexor 75 mg and Abilify 8 mg 4 mg in morning and 4mg at night 37.5 of Effexor in morning and night, also 2mg of Klonopin 2 times day or as needed. I do suffer from vivid dreams and have gained a little weight but when I was drinking I wouldn't eat and lost a lot of weight. Overall it is a godsend."	10	March 28, 2013	93	144
17,057	Flexeril	muscle spasm	"I was prescribed flexeril 10 mg twice a day as needed after experiencing lower back pain resulting from epidurals (I did not take this while I was pregnant or nursing). My discs would slip out of place and pinch the nerve(s) in my back causing me great pain. I would get adjusted to get the bone alignment right, but the swelling and pain was still there. Flexeril worked great for me. It is great to take at night; it helps you sleep. But, I have also taken it during the day if the pain was bad enough. I will drink a 5 hour energy or something equivalent to help me stay awake and function at work. I definitely wouldn't take this if I were driving. This medication in combination with an 800 mg Ibuprofen is wonderful."	10	April 28, 2016	57	136
28,155	Lexapro	anxiety	"I just finished reading all these reviews about Lexapro, just prior I was reading all the reviews from people trying to get off Lexapro.. Crazy the things people go thru to get on this medication and then just as crazy the things you go thru to get off it. So what to do???? I have been on Lex for approx. 18 months my Dr put me on when there was a lot going on in my life and i told 'I had shopping cart rage" :) among others issues. I too went thru all the crap in the beginning and felt just stick it out. I did and I survived and things seemed better. fast forward 18 months later I thought my life has calmed down and I wanted off the meds. I also have Ambien and Xanax that I take "as needed" which isn't often. I ask my Dr about getting off"	8	July 28, 2015	11	153
64,667	Sertraline	anxiety and stress	"I just started taking Sertraline a few days ago. I've had a difficult past month. I had an episode with Afib, acid reflux, my sister who I was very close to passing away. A diabetic ulcer, and more. I've had several trips to the ER in the past month with all with the same outcome-anxiety. I've been off work for most of this past month which adds to stress. I have problems when my wife is at work or away. As you can see, I'm a nervous wreck! No improvement yet as they say it takes a couple of weeks for any improvement. I will let you know how things are going."	4	November 5, 2015	32	112
166,136	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"First off getting this put in was absolutely horrific. After insertion I had to stay there for an hour of cold sweating before I was halfway able to drive home. The awful cramps lasted for 4 days. I only had two periods in the 7 months I had it. I gained 40lbs while eating better and being more active, got awful body acne, lost hair, and have had bad constant headaches, which I have never had. On the bright side removed is completely painless, I switched to paraguard."	1	January 11, 2017	4	88
148,657	Mirena	birth control	"I had it inserted on last month 15 sept. Was painful during the insertion, experienced cramp for a short while. Before i went for the insertion, i even double checked with the doctor about the side effects. And he said that there is no side effects at all.. weight gain is my most concerned issue and now.. i have gained 4.5kg (10lb). What is this?! After insertion, my menses lasted around 1 week and it came back (light flow) 3 days later. Zero sex drive, moody, temper change.. i feel it... (from Singapore)"	6	November 1, 2016	0	93
177,102	Promethazine	nausea/vomiting	"Phenergan has been a life saver. I am a little over 5 months pregnant and have not been able to enjoy a meal for at least the last 3-4 months. I went to the doctor and she tried me on phenergan and it has truly been a blessing. I can eat and not be scared that I'll vomit. It does make me a sleepy if I take the entire pill, but if I just take half I can eat at work, during the day. At home I take the whole thing and sleep like a baby. My only negative is there is really no information about how it affects an unborn child. A couple of my friends have taken it and they have healthy happy kids. I'll be praying for the same result."	9	September 19, 2008	39	133
194,280	Nebivolol	high blood pressure	"I have been on Bystolic for about 10 months now. I have been on 15 different blood pressure medicines because I am allergic to everything under the sun. I can tolerate this medicine and it is great at keeping my blood pressure down to 123/80 but it slows my heart rate way down and my body does not tolerate that well. After taking it for a while and now exercising by walking every other day I have had to decrease the amount of it I take because my blood pressure went down to 93/50. It also gives me awful headaches and causes balance problems for me. I guess I have to tolerate the side effects because I have had so much trouble taking other medicines. "	5	July 23, 2009	38	126
193,289	Cyclobenzaprine	ibromyalgia	"Had fibromyalgia for over 10 years, very unrestful sleep. 2.5-5.0 mg of Cyclobenzaprine at night changed everything. I'm now able to get into deep sleep and stay there for 8 hours. Makes a world of difference in the pain and depression. Restful sleep is key to MANY disorders."	10	November 16, 2015	34	48
212,367	Lamotrigine	bipolar disorde	"Lamictal has been a lifesaving mood stabilizer for me. The only serious downside is that it causes what I call 'old lady skin'- thin, fragile, and poor healing, as well as mucous membrane fragility. I initially did very well on 200 mg and suddenly developed severe rash eight months in (rare for it to take that long). I successfully (and slowly) rechallenged, and 200mg is where the skin issues kick in. I'm back down to 150mg and my slow-healing bug bites from the summer are finally fading away! HOWEVER, even if I had skin like the Crypt Keeper for the rest of my days, I can't praise Lamictal enough. It gave me my life back. What's a little skin in exchange?"	9	October 26, 2009	61	121
225,288	Bupropion	depression	"Others have warned abut this but DO NOT TAKE IF YOU HAVE ANXIETY ISSUES. I took this for two weeks at 150mg. First week was fine, felt blunted emotionally a bit which was not necessarily a bad thing. Around day 11 I started having bad anxiety about 10 hours after dosage and I felt sore and worn out. It was unbearable, I did this for 3 days more before quitting. I contacted my Dr who said I did the right thing. THEN I was emotionally in pain for a few days and weeping about every hour. I felt raw, like I had not skin to protect me. They say wellbutrin is easy to drop well I don't know...it might be because of my anxiety but I feel a lot worse now then I did before taking it."	1	June 7, 2015	15	137
133,842	Restasis	keratoconjunctivitis sicca	"I suffered with severe dry eyes for years. I was developing corneal ulcers and tons of dry spots. It was hard to wear contact lenses. My optometrist had me see an opthalmologist, and she put me on Restatis. Three months later, I had my check-up and the corneal ulcer is healed (left a small scar), and all the dry spots are gone. She has cleared me to try to wear contact lenses again. I actually feel tears when I blink. So far, this medication has been a godsend for me. I tested negative for Sjogrens."	10	December 6, 2015	34	95
149,613	Mirena	birth control	"I had Mirena inserted for the second time. I had the first one removed because we wanted another baby and afterwards I had a new one inserted. I have absolutely no complaints and I would recommend this birth control to everyone. I haven't had any periods since it was inserted and the procedure was painless. I no longer get cramps or periods. We still use condoms, but I was told they weren't necessary. I am a full supporter of Mirena and would use it over and over."	10	September 25, 2012	5	87
81,636	Liraglutide	weight loss	"So I started the injections 3 days ago and I'm already down 5 lbs. I'm not necessarily overweight however I have significant thyroid issues and I am Limited on medications due to cardiac issues. After reading the reviews of the side effects I was skeptical however I have had mild nausea on the .6 dose and it has decreased my appetite however I never had one to start with. Shall see if that changes in a week when I increase the dose."	10	July 1, 2017	11	82
9,656	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"I was given 3 packs of Lolo for free from my women's clinic so I decided to try it. I normally take Alesse and have been on a few other different brands in my lifetime. A few days after I started taking Lolo I started to bleed, I chalked this off as being spotting that some people experience (which I have never had before). The bleeding did not stop, it got worse and my vagina started to become painful and itchy. I bled throughout the entirety of the month I was taking Lolo and when I finished my pack of pills, I did not continue on another month. Within days of stopping taking them, I FINALLY stopped bleeding and the discomfort down there went away. I guess it worked effectively since I was completely unable to have sex while on it."	3	November 22, 2015	5	141
144,974	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I'm 28 years old and have never been on birth control before, have never given birth and have never been on medication for a long period of time. I've had mine since March and has been very effective birth control hands down. But as soon as my new health insurance kicks in, I'm getting this thing removed. I have had 0 sex drive since I got this thing put in. My boyfriend and I used to have sex about 4 times a week and now it's down to maybe once a month if I don't have a yeast infection. I have had 13 infections since March. I've become abnormally hormonal. I haven't gotten my period either. I don't recommend based solely on the side effects."	4	December 14, 2015	4	125
11,134	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium	birth control	"Safyral has been a great birth control pill for me. I lost water weight from my previous birth control plus some, skin is clear, no unusual mood swings. My only complaints about it is from 2 days before my period until 3 days into it is I get a bit of stomach bloat and my left ankle tends to get sore and swollen when on my feet too long. Sometimes I crave sweets at certain times of the month. The pill is more expensive, but a great birth control pill. I highly recommend it."	9	September 18, 2014	3	94
173,579	CellCept	systemic lupus erythematosus	"I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in November of 2006. I've been taking Cellcept 2000mg a day since then. It has helped me tremendously! I hadn't experienced any real side effects until recently. I started having anxiety attacks after being put on the generic version of Cellcept."	9	October 28, 2009	57	48
66,375	Valacyclovir	herpes simplex, mucocutaneous/immunocompromised host	"I was infected with HSV 2 about two weeks ago in the genital area, pubic area to be exact. Only took 2 days before typical symptoms showed but I waited 4 days before going to the ER thinking the OB was folliculitis. I was prescribed Valtrex 1gm 2xs a day for ten days. After 2.5 days I noticed that the herpes stopped spreading and the pain was gone. After 5 days it was already healing/drying up. After 10 days it is almost completely healed/few scabs left. This drug is very effective but you have to take it on time every 12 hours or as instructed by your Dr. Side effects were fatigue, dry skin, dry eyes/ slight redness at times, mood swings, hives, and sleeplessness."	10	November 11, 2013	44	125
140,147	Asenapine	bipolar disorde	"I was diagnosed with Schizoaffective disorder a month ago, previously Bipolar 1 with mixed episodes. Saphris changed my life for the better in so many ways. It helped cut down the agitation and anger associated with the mixed episodes almost right away. The paranoia still bites me every once in a while but it has been majorly decreased as well as the hallucinations and delusions that were plaguing me continuously. I sleep so well and don't have the medication hang over that risperidone was giving me at the dose I required. I started at 5mg and am now at 20mg at bedtime and it's working great. Hope the best to all who are trying to get the right med combo!"	10	November 26, 2015	22	120
45,930	Fluoxetine	depression	"I have Bipolar disorder. I just started 10mg of Prozac 3 weeks ago and I love it. I needed an antidepressant to work with the Lithium I was taking. And I feel terrific. So far I haven't gained any weight. I gained 30 lbs because my thyroid stopped working and 20 of it has come off and I've lowered the lithium and I attribute this to the Prozac. I have Wellbutrin as a stand by if the weight starts coming on but I really don't want to change. I am in control and for someone with bipolar that's a hard place to get to. "	10	June 15, 2011	21	105
68,291	Plan B	emergency contraception	"Long story short: It was my first time, the condom broke, and I was terrified. The next day (6 days ago), I bought the pill ($50.00) and took it as soon as I got home (approx. 26 hours after the incident). I had no side effects, which kinda freaked me out more because I thought it wasn't working, but I started bleeding last night, (my period ended 8 days ago) so I'm guessing it worked. I will take a test later to make sure."	10	October 31, 2014	35	84
22,518	Nuedexta	pseudobulbar affect	"It has been about two weeks since I've been taking Nuedexta. I went to my doctor back then as I was having angry outbursts as well as increased thoughts of hurting myself or others. Additionally, my anger was taking over any type of rational decision making. My doctor prescribed Nuedexta...just more recently, I've felt somewhat of a change. I don't feel as angry and if I'm in an anger-provoking situation, I know I have to "step aside" and take time out. This never happened until I took Nuedexta. The only complaint I have about the medicine is that since it's new on the market--as far as I know, as the pharmacist had never heard of it--the cost was high and I had to wait a day for the prescription to be delivered."	6	August 15, 2011	83	132
187,059	Firazyr	hereditary angioedema	"I am an unusual case in that I started experiencing attacks before I could walk. I swell more frequently and severely than any other member of my considerably large family. Unfortunately, Firazyr has provided minimal relief. It has slowed the onset of swelling, but did not stop it all together. That being said, I am grateful for any relief I can get during an attack, so I would encourage everyone to try Firazyr to treat their own episodes."	2	March 30, 2015	0	78
72,344	Tramadol	pain	"50 mg (2 every 6 hrs) has worked wonders on my pain. I have a small cerebral aneurysm (too small for surgery yet) that causes me to have a terrible ongoing headache (for almost 3 yrs now). If taken consistently, it keeps my pain very manageable. I weaned myself off of antidepressents when I was in my 20's (I'm now 37) but depression crept back up on me. When I started taking Ultram, the depression symptoms WENT AWAY. I do have TERRIBLE withdrawals though. Otherwise, its been a lifesaver for me! Thumbs up!"	10	January 25, 2012	37	93
13,523	Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine	adhd	"I am prescribed Adderall XRs. I am only on 30 mg once a day and my Dr won't increase it. The medication definitely makes me motivated, have energy, and feel a nice since of well-being. I am concerned with a few side effects I get almost every time. I get numb on the left side of my neck and in my shoulder. I also get really cold feet and my toes look purple with very slow capillary refill. I also already had a sleep problem before all this, so my nights are always pretty restless."	7	September 20, 2013	24	95
120,598	Dicyclomine	irritable bowel syndrome	"I have been dealing with IBS-C for the past two years now. The Bentyl has decreased my bouts with IBS-C considerably. I still get the bouts, but they don't last as long nor do they get as severe. I used to have bouts that lasted days and were so painful I just laid in bed all day. But now I need to find another secondary drug that will also help get rid of this forever!"	8	April 1, 2017	14	75
63,046	Tranexamic acid	menstrual disorders	"My doctor just prescribed this medication for me to use until my surgery. I am to take two 650mg tablets up to 3 times daily as needed. It is to be taken only during my menstrual cycle and not to exceed 5 days. I am always nervous and reluctant to take new medications. Yesterday I took my first dose when I was experiencing an extremely heavy menstrual flow and was getting very faint. I did not expect it to work so quickly! I saw a reduction of blood flow very quickly. I have taken only two more doses and I am still pleasantly surprised. I have noticed absolutely no side affects. "	10	September 23, 2015	39	112
110,847	Viread	hepatitis b	"I have chronic Hepatitis B I believe since I was born. Last several years, I have been very tired to the point I was depressed, my levels were high. My doctor recommended viread. I have been on it since last 2,5 months. I am not sure if it is doing anything or not but at least this winter I am not depressed and I have a normal life. The only thing is my legs and random body parts hurt. I am type of person would not care or realize if I am hurting or not but I am not sure if the medication is related or not. I will get checked soon."	6	February 16, 2015	17	112
20,307	Macrobid	urinary tract infection	"I suffered severe headaches & nausea for hours from the very first dose & every dose thereafter. I would feel faint, overheated, extremely tired; I slept with the windows open and the heat off (it's winter). 4 days of taking Macrobid, I begin to have loose stools & severe muscles aches & neck stiffness. I began to have a sore throat & a dry cough on day 2. After stopping, within 24 hours I begin to itch severely. I've been off of it for 48 hours & I still have a headache & I use Benadryl for the itching. I was given Levaquin in 1 dose, then Macrobid 100 mg 2X a day for 10 days by the ER doctor. But my primary doctor thought it was an overkill and should have used just the Levaquin."	3	December 23, 2012	38	136
147,806	Norethindrone	abnormal uterine bleeding	"Well, ever since I was 13 my periods were not normal they would last for more than a week, I would get horrible side effects such as nausea, cravings, cramps you name it. I got extremely tired of it and I was prescribe to Nora-Be it's been good to me. I started it while on my period I only bled for two days! Not even bad! It was a small spot and done I felt so relieved!!! I noticed no weight gain and I felt great, I get no side effects from it but if I do which is rare it's breast pain. I recommend this, but of course everyone's body is different!!! ps I've been on it for ages"	9	February 20, 2017	9	120
8,426	Zolpidem	insomnia	"I have been a sound sleeper most of my life until I was 65 and began waking up after about 1-1/2 hours sleep most nights and was unable to get back to sleep. After over a year of this I was always tired and had no stamina. I began taking Zolpidem 10mg every night at bedtime and was able to get 5 to 5-1/2 hours sleep almost every night. After a month I had normal energy and stamina (for my age). The only drawback is that I would prefer 7 to 7-1.2 hrs sleep which I only attain once or twice a week on the Zolpidem 10mg. I am going to discuss the newer slow-release version with my doctor for the next refill. It has made a significant improvement in my life and activities."	8	March 9, 2013	8	134
198,873	Depo-Provera	birth control	"I started the shot when I was 17 after a miscarriage, my period has always been irregular but once I started the shot I bled for a month straight. After that first month I stopped having periods all together. Before I got on the shot my weight was consistent always stayed around 120.. but after my weight started going up, by the time I was 18 I was going on 140. During my second semester In college I got off the shot because I didn't like the fact that I was gaining so much weight, before school started back I got back on the shot bc it was much easier than taking the pills, and my period was a mess I never knew when it was coming so I wanted to put a stop to that. Now I'm 19 and pushing 170 I have gotten off the shot and REFUSE to take it"	10	November 8, 2016	2	153
37,292	Vyvanse	adhd	"This pill is very effective and has its ups and downs. I took this med in back in 2014 for my ADHD and stopped completely in 2015 due to the side affects. I am currently taking it again and it has changed me completely. PROS: You can concentrate incredibly You get work done fast * It makes you think twice * loose weight (if your interested in that) Cons: You get paranoid You feel nauseated the whole time You become very antisocial You get aggravated very quickly People always think your sad or something's wrong APPETITE IS GONE You get sad fairly quick Everything bothers you Its very hard to get or stay happy It gets hard to fall asleep This is my 2nd month back on it and there has been a substantial change in me already"	3	February 2, 2016	25	138
175,542	Augmentin	otitis media	"The side effects of this drug were so awful I now fear antibiotics. It gave me severe headaches, extreme fatigue accompanied by inability to sleep, nausea, itchy skin. It also affected my mental health. I felt sad and sat crying my eyes out for no obvious reason. Truly horrible experience."	1	October 23, 2015	13	50
80,016	Benzonatate	cough	"I thought I had pharyngitis - sore throat and dry coughing fits - but it turned into bronchitis. I had been coughing for 6 days straight. A dry cough that wouldn't stop. Took one 200mg gel cap and it stopped the coughing fits. Amazing!!"	10	July 22, 2017	11	44
220,735	Loestrin 24 Fe	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I have just finished my first month on being on Loestrin 24 Fe and I'm fairly pleased with it. Before I was on Ortho Tricyclen-Lo and it worked great at first, but after 2 years of being on it my month long periods began to come back so my gyno put me on Loestrin. I have nothing bad to say about it. I have become a little more sensitive to light, my acne has gotten a little worse but nothing terrible, my hunger is through the roof but I've actually lost weight, and my sex drive is nearly non existent since I've started on the pill. I am right now awaiting my period which after being on the brown pills for 3 days is really scaring me, but I'm assured I have nothing to worry about and as long as I get my period, I'm a happy camper."	6	August 19, 2010	4	148
49,571	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I am on the third month of this birth control. Since I have started Camrese, my face remains clear and my breats grew a bit as well. And I like the idea of having only four periods a year. However, the spotting has been an absolute nightmare. I had no spotting at all up until the end of month two, and the spotting has not stopped since (I am nearing the end of month three). Sometimes it will seem like it has stopped, but then an hour later I will be bleeding again. It is exhausting. I don't know when it will stop, but I hope it will stop soon, or I'll definitely switch pills again. The spotting is the only negative side affect I have had thus far."	6	October 31, 2015	5	129
44,123	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I was switched to this pill from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo automatically as well due to it being the less expensive option. I have not had any problems. My periods still begin on the same day and I have not gained any weight since I have switched (8 months ago). I can say that I never had cravings before taking Tri-Sprintec. Now the 3rd week of pills I seem much hungrier for things I didn't eat before."	8	March 10, 2012	2	76
84,333	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"My girlfriend just got done with her first week and she has had to take 2 days off of school so far because her cramps are so severe. Not to mention the highly abnormal bleeding leaves her woozy and without strength. I absolutely do not recommend at all! I implore you to look at other options and to tell your doctor no if he mentions this brand what so ever"	1	January 19, 2017	4	70
96,455	Sertraline	depression	"I was crying over the weirdest things and didn't want to get out of bed. Then I started taking Zoloft 50mg daily, a month ago. I felt relief an hour after taking it. The side effects for me were stomach upset, decrease in appetite, and sleepiness. That only lasted a week. After three weeks I increased the dose to 100mg which my doctor suggested in the beginning. I have been on many different antidepressants since I was a teenager and this is the first one that I feel "normal" on. I don't feel emotionless or stay on a fake happiness high. I feel relieved and can deal with the day to day stresses."	10	May 9, 2009	381	113
61,306	Citalopram	depression	"Never taken antidepressants before my therapist encouraged me to try them. Her and the doc both suggested Celexa and 20 mg to start. Doc said I would probably experience headaches and nausea. Within 20 minutes of taking my first dose I had an extreme skull crushing headache and suddenly felt so tired (I had just woken up so I wasn’t) I laid down and felt stiff and unable to move. I felt so dizzy laying down and drugged. 2 hours later I was hit with trembling, hot flashes, vomiting , diarrhea, dizziness, confusion, seeing dark spots, slurred speech, pounding heart and trouble taking deep breathes. I felt like I was dying and almost called 911 because I couldn’t do anything to lessen the symptoms. It gave me serotonin syndrome. Never again."	1	November 17, 2017	0	131
183,363	Cymbalta	depression	"I thought this was a miracle medicine; I never felt better in my whole life-for 3 months, and then it stopped working. 2 other people who told me they were on this said the same thing."	1	February 26, 2012	16	36
165,901	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I had my Skyla put in January 20, 2017 and the process was extremely painful. I had to see two doctors before the second one got it in and I cried the whole time. It was very intense cramping for the process and 5 hours after. I only had it one month because of the extremely bad mood swings and irritability. I was crying constantly and got mad about everything. My boyfriend could feel it every time we had sex and it was uncomfortable, sometimes even painful. The removal was fast and only 30 seconds of cramping. By that evening my mood was already back to normal. I hear it's great for a lot of people, I think I just didn't react well to the type of hormone and the intensity of it."	1	March 14, 2017	5	133
144,410	Etonogestrel	birth control	"Hello everyone, I'm here to tell you about my experience with Nexplanon. First, let me just say it has done its job,because I haven't gotten pregnant since I've had it. In fact I think it's a great preventative method. But, if you notice, I've only had it for a year when it's suppose to last for 3 years. My biggest problem was the bleeding patterns. I bled for almost 6 months straight. In those 6 months where I was bleeding, I experienced the mood swings, weight gain, and depression. I'm 21 now, and I was at a normal weight bouncing from 120 to 130 ,but never anymore or less. I also excerised routinely and ate a decent diet. Sadly in the last year I haven't been able to maintain my weight with my end weight being 171! I wouldn't recommend."	4	April 14, 2016	2	140
194,409	Crestor	high cholesterol	"Taking 2.5mg per day (that's half a 5mg pill). This much lowered my cholesterol from 248 to 193, and LDL from 168 to 125. Not perfect but good enough. Started out with 10mg a day that gave me muscle cramps and elevated Liver enzymes (AST and ALT). Doc had me try some other statins but they all had the same effect. So we lowered the Crestor dose until the side effects stopped. Works great and no noticeable side effects."	9	March 26, 2013	182	79
160,763	Buspirone	anxiety	"I started taking Buspar only a few days ago, 7.5 mg in the morning and evening and so far have experienced the dizziness only in the morning. Had some nausea, but don't know if I can attribute that to the medication or the fact that I've stopped taking Ativan. So far, so good though. I do feel a little less anxious already and am excited to see the full results."	8	October 12, 2010	32	70
128,208	Phentermine	weight loss	"I've been on phentermine 37.5mg once daily for 9 weeks. The first week was rough: lots of headaches, irritability, with an easily evoked "fight or flight" response. Although I will say that when I was feeling irritable and unreasonably mad, I was well aware of my behavior and knew it was a side effect of the med. I also have underlying mild anxiety/depression which has gotten considerably more challenging on this med. I do take Zoloft 100mg daily. All and all between the weight loss and endorphins from exercising(30 min daily) made it a lot easier to handle. For all of my time on this med, sleeping has been challenging. I have to wait a good 17-18 hrs after taking the med before I can sleep. I tried taking half a pill and it was totally ineffective. I have always been prone to dizzy spells when standing up quickly or squatting and standing: this med intensified that effect big time. But after 4-5 weeks that side effect was much less. Dry mouth is also still very common.I don't mind as it encourages me to drink more water! All said and done, it's been 9 weeks and I've gone down 37 lbs with little effort, and I still have zero appetite. I eat because I am supposed to, not because I am hungry. The effectiveness has only decreased around 15-16 hrs after taking the pill. I am 31, starting weight 252. I am a huge fan of this med. The side effects are manageable and well worth the 37 lbs loss. Diet wise, I'm doing low carb/low fat/low calorie, I go out to dinner 1-3 times a week and drink minimal to no alcohol. I did not have any spikes in blood pressure either. The initial stimulant effect went away quickly, I just feel like my normal self when I take it. The most important part of this med to me, is that it takes away ALL my cravings. Yes it destroys my appetite, but being hungry was never the reason I overindulged in the past. This med makes food indifferent so I use it as I should:as fuel, not for pleasure. Also you will get a prescription for 3 months as it is intended to be a short term medication due to the side effects on your heart(read packet insert for details). If you have high blood pressure you cannot take this :( Feel free to ask any questions! I am in no way affiliated or endorsed by this med and have posted this review in my own accord."	10	March 15, 2016	29	429
225,834	Bupropion	depression	"I was OK with Prozac for years until I hit "Prozac-poop-out". I then took Wellbutrin for several years and it was great... Until my insurance switched to the generic in June 2009, and it suddenly quit working. I had no idea of the switch until I started researching for something else that might actually work again and discovered the generic issue. I asked to be put back on the real thing, but the most my insurance was willing to do was to switch to a different generic manufacturer = marginally better. The insurance co. is throwing away money on generics that don't work! I am going to try again to get back on real Wellbutrin XL even though it will cost me quite a bit more -- it will be worth every penny!"	10	September 22, 2010	49	133
56,439	Humira	ankylosing spondylitis	"I'm a 43 yr female and have had Ankylosing Spondylitis since 15 yrs old. Started Humira a year ago and only lasted 6 months taking it as it made me sick, feverish, weak, sweating and confusion and generally feeling unwell but my pain was significantly reduced and had fatigue. Had to stop taking it, couldn't stand feeling sick."	6	November 27, 2013	42	58
205,363	Pristiq	depression	"I took pristiq for a month, one pill a day, I'm currently tapering myself off of it now because it has caused the following effects: Loss of any emotion Uncontrolable shaking Inability to feel hungry or full & Inability to feel pain I'm 16 and this anti depressant is for 18 but my gp thought it was a good idea to prescribe it for me? I don't think I'll ever take another anti depressant again I'd rather feel everything than nothing."	1	December 5, 2015	12	81
198,204	Ranolazine	angina	"Suffered from angina on excersion. Have had now 6 cath, 7 stents and a bypass. Started on 500 mg twice a day. I was increased to 1000 mg twice a day, by the 4th day I was so sick. Dizzy, confused, high blood pressure ended up in the hospital. Went back on 500 because I thought it was the ranexa. After another check up my doctor told me he was sure it wasn't the 1000 mg dose so I increased it , four days in and wham felt horrible. Went back to 500 and felt alright and didn't need my nitro. But then I got blocked up and had my seventh stent. No angina now and I came of the ranexa."	8	July 15, 2016	13	121
191,944	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"I've taken other birth control pills to treat my acne, and this one is the worst that I've been taking so far and I hope to stop it as soon as possible. The pills significantly decreased my menstrual blood flow. However, I've been bleeding straight for half a month. I doubt if this works on acne. Immediately after taking my first pill, I had another severe acne breakout. I was at my home on spring break and I'm sure the breakout isn't from stress or the lack of sleep."	1	April 19, 2017	6	89
13,405	Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine	adhd	"Adderall can have a remarkable and immediate effect. I have heard it described as "like opening a window shade in a darkened room". Used in concert with counselling and dietary management, it can have very positive effects. I wish it had been given to me when I was young and struggling with my schooling!"	9	May 29, 2015	7	54
141,413	Escitalopram	anxiety	"I only rated this a 7 out of 10 because the medicine definitely helped my anxiety and mood disorders tremendously, but I gained 20 lbs in 6 months! I haven't really changed my lifestyle or eating habits, so this makes it depressing. It is like a double-edged sword. I went to the doctor today and she suggested switching to over to Prozac, however, I have read that many people also gain weight from that so I am hesitant to take it. I stopped taking the Lexapro 4 days ago and am going to wait to see if I can handle no medicines at all!"	7	July 7, 2014	5	104
17,027	Phillips' Milk of Magnesia	constipation	"Being 3 months pregnant I had a list of what I could take for constipation and since I haven't gone in 5 days I finally went to target and got Phillips milk of magnesia (cramp free) and about an hour 1/2 I had to go really bad I was on toilet for about 30 mins. Instant relief right away I even stopped having a headache! So definitely effective!"	9	February 18, 2015	71	68
228,745	Geodon	bipolar disorde	"This is the only medicine that I have taken without any side effects! I love it! After the initial 2 week period of sleepiness it wears off and does what it's supposed. I do miss my mania no lie but I know that it wasn't good for me but it takes most of my depression down and I can enjoy my life. I've been on Lamictal which did nothing for me except give me horrid night terrors, Risperdal made me lactate, and Seroquel gave me frequent urination. I was so happy after struggling with my insurance that they put me back on the Geodon. Been on it for 2 months."	8	July 30, 2013	25	110
206,450	Valsartan	high blood pressure	"My doctor gave me valsartan to take. I am 58, female taking atenolol for 18 years 50 mg. I took my bp this morning before meds, it was 150 over 86. I then took the valsartan started to feel naseaus and my throat tightening. My bp then shot up to 190 over 123 and was frightened. Clearly not a medicine for me. Going back to lisinopril, which has some side effects but bp is great with it."	1	October 3, 2015	18	77
163,139	ella	emergency contraception	"I took Ella 4 days after unprotected sex. A few days later I had brownish discharge. It only lasted one day. I had a few stomach cramps as well as pelvis cramps and I never had cramps before a period. However this also could have been due to how nervous I was that I could be pregnant. My expected period date came around and I missed it. By the 4th day I was paranoid and took a First Response pregnancy test. It said negative. On the 6th day I still did not have it and took another pregnancy test and it said negative. I then went to the gynecologist because I was super paranoid and stressed and she said I probably wasn't pregnant and that the pill thew off my cycle. The next day I got my period. Ella does work."	9	July 25, 2014	42	141
143,736	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I have had nexplanon for 7 months now and so far it's been great. Biggest change has been the breakouts, I was never one to breakout and now I do, I always have at least one pimple but never more than 3. I had mild spotting a week after it was put in and no period since, however, I did get a real heavy period that was nothing but brown blood (old blood) but no big deal. Overall, it's been good, I'll take a few zits over an unwanted pregnancy! I know everyone is different, I wish this worked for more women because it's so convenient to put it in and not worry. I would recommend everyone to try it at least and see how it goes."	8	October 24, 2016	3	127
55,563	Dabigatran	prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation	"I was given the choice of pradaxa or warfarin, I chose pradaxa as no ongoing blood tests etc. I have an acid reflux and take a PPI, having given up smoking and drinking alcohol. I don't notice any major side effects. I do fart a bit, but then I always have. 11 months on 300mg per day no complaints."	9	April 19, 2015	34	59
47,263	Cimzia	psoriatic arthritis	"Been on Cimzia for almost 3 treatments, i.e. 3 months. It caused me a terrible migraine and never resolved the psoriasis on my hands. It caused pain and inflammation in my left arch and heel of my foot that radiated pain up the leg and into the hip that I just received a cortisone injection in. The pain is quite severe and lasts for at least 5 days after my treatments. I still experience arthritis stiffness and pain in my fingers and toes. I will now be trying Otezla which sounds quite scary to take but I will give it a try."	1	February 22, 2017	2	102
112,811	Bisacodyl	constipation	"Took it for 2 day bowel prep 3 weeks ago and along with everything else I was taking it worked. Initial BM was very difficult and painful. Took 2 pills yesterday at about 2:00 pm for constipation. Woke up at 4:00 am sick and vomited several times with terrible pain. Sweating, shivering and husband found me on the floor of the bathroom at 6:00 am. It took another hour of the worst pain, cramps and vomiting before I finally went. Then the spigots were open and had explosive, painful diarrhea several more times - sometimes vomiting along with it but always the terrible pains. It is now over 24 hours since I took the 2 tabs and still cramping every 1/2 hr w/some liquid diarrhea. Just trying to keep hydrated. Almost thought about going to ER!!!!!"	1	September 8, 2017	7	136
228,338	Butrans	chronic pain	"I was on tramadol for 3 years and that didn't work. I was also taking Gabapentin for fibromyalgia. I started on the patch 5mg then 10mg 7 day patch helped a little for 3 days then became very itchy and very sore and gave me an allergic reaction to my skin raising it and going red and tender for 2 weeks after patch was removed. "	4	July 3, 2017	10	66
84,789	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"Due to new insurance, I switched form Ortho-Cyclen to Sprintec in March (starting my third pack of Sprintec now). I noticed a pretty significant change in my mood/attitude: I have a lack of motivation, increased feelings of sadness, and my energy level is lower than it ever has been. In the first month of taking Sprintec, I had a breakouts of acne, more than I usually had. However, this seemed to clear up and has not been a problem the last couple weeks. I'm hoping that my body is just getting used to the new pill and that everything will balance out and my mood will return to normal. Other than that, the pill does what it is supposed to!"	7	May 15, 2016	3	120
66,639	Seroquel	bipolar disorde	"A word of caution. I've noticed how positive these reviews tend to be. You should look-up the withdrawal effects when coming of this drug. I've been on and off medication for the last 20 years. When I came of efexor 15 years ago I couldn't walk for three days. But that was nothing compared to seroquel. And it takes 90 days for the withdrawal effects to begin to wear off. Seriously, before taking this drug you need to do some research. I would STRONGLY advise you to find another drug."	3	October 19, 2016	45	90
147,999	Norethindrone	birth control	"This was great for me, didn't get any periods and I didn't gain any weight. Only thing is I had a little more acne than normal but I had no pregnancy using this, its good if you don't wanna get pregnant"	9	May 9, 2016	19	41
179,570	Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide	acne	"Epiduo is amazing and I feel like I can go to school without having people look at me like I'm a big target. I have been on Epiduo for 2 days and all of my scars/major pimples have vanished into thin air. My skin doesn't dry out or have any of the side effects because I have used such intense things on my face like salicylic acid pads. But be sure to put on CeraVe Am lotion with SPF 30 to protect your face!!! I'll be giving an update in another month, so I wish you luck in your skin troubles and for Epiduo to cure them."	10	April 20, 2017	12	107
192,861	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	menstrual disorders	"I took this medicine for a year and just switched. I had many negative symptoms that started with severe nausea every night about an hour after taking it. For the first three months my periods got lighter for a few months and then went back to heavy I did always get my period on the exact day I was supposed to but throughout the whole year was VERY emotional and at time felt as though I had no control over myself this was my main pushing factor to switching I WANT ME BACK! I just want to say that I understand (and hope others do too) that my body acts differently to birth control than others and just want to let everyone know that not all medicines work for everyone if this does not work the way you want, try something new. BE HAPPY!"	2	January 27, 2010	14	144
164,164	Xiidra	dry eye disease	"Tried Restatsis, but it did not work. This seems like a much stronger medication, but it definitely works much better. In combination with lid washing, hot compresses, and switch to thinner daily wear contact lenses, my dry eye problem is manageable."	8	October 15, 2017	2	41
184,216	Hydroxyzine	anxiety	"It works very well for me as a rescue medicine. If taken mid panic attack it definitely helps to calm me; however, if I take it before I am going to be in a situation that I know will cause anxiety it doesn't have much of an effect to keep me from having an attack. It definitely makes me sleepy."	6	June 17, 2016	23	60
231,925	Trazodone	insomnia	"After working the graveyard shift for 25 years my sleep pattern was non existent. I was a walking nightmare. Four months at 100m and life is good. Now I use it only on occasion."	10	December 21, 2010	22	34
108,364	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"I have been on contrave for 2 weeks now and I love it, I have more energy and I feel great. For me this medicine does what it says, I have lost 5.8 lbs in 2 weeks which is incredible! The only thing I have experienced is being thirsty with dry mouth the first 3 days. But I have noticed I would eat very little and be full , the most amazing thing is I don't want sweets any more! or soda which both have always been my weakness. I personally love so far!"	10	May 20, 2015	21	94
33,245	Microgestin Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I was put on this medication to help with pain associated with endometriosis. I have suffered with it for years. When I first started it, I had break through bleeding, extremely sore breasts and mood swings. Eventually after a couple months, my body adjusted and the breast tenderness subsided pretty much and I no longer had irregular bleeding. I was instructed to take this medicine for 3 months continuously and have a period only once every 3 months. I also suffer with migraines so my doctor put me on topomax 50 mg to help prevent them. The medicines interacted each other and I bled so heavily and had labor like cramps. I stopped topomax and my body still hasn't regulated."	4	January 25, 2017	0	120
206,100	Interferon beta-1a	multiple sclerosis	"I HAVE FOUND THE INPUT YOU GUYS HAVE GIVEN TO BE EXTREMELY HELPFUL! I was diagnosed Dec of 2012. I have been on this medicine for about 10 months. I have had symptoms for years before seeing a neurologist. Aside from the side effects that everyone has mentioned, I have been doing great! Now 24, I am in the free medication program, which is a blessing! Hopefully it works as well for me as it had for all of you that has shared. Stay strong in your journey!"	10	January 6, 2014	19	88
219,371	Dexmethylphenidate	adhd	"I have no insurance and currently back in school for counseling, social worker.... lets say Human Resources. I am 34 years old, can't get insurance with parents, I'm way over 25! I clean homes and babysit to get extra cash for gas and needs and thankfully my parents have extra rooms, also luckily I have no kids. Was getting my 70mg Vyvanse meds paid all for with card, but after renewing was denied due to couldn't read Dr's last name and no proof of income..have none. Was currently taking 30mg Adderall 2x per day, Dr. wanted to try this and luckily about same price, now the Adderall is now half as much, so I must sacrifice. This medicine is by far the best medication I have found for my condition. May just have to pay more for this, best!!!"	10	October 12, 2015	23	139
181,981	Teriflunomide	multiple sclerosis	"I have had MS since 99. Been on shots and different pills. So far Aubagio has been really good. I take at night so I don't have side affects,I also take 2 Tylenol PM with it to keep any issues away, works great! Just don't like the hair loss..will be addressing with hair tech. The PM pill really does help, please try for the people still in it. Bladder,I had fix years ago so I don't have issues with that. Please try..."	8	October 12, 2017	3	82
175,045	Fingolimod	multiple sclerosis	"I just started Gilenya through a research study (or I couldn't afford it) a week ago. I had minor flu like symptoms the first 72 hours and then increased energy the past several days. I have experienced hot flashes at night sometimes. I have never been on any meds since being tested for Multiple Sclerosis in 2005. I am thankful I don't have to take the injections. Tired and oddly depressed today. Hoping that goes away soon and isn't a lasting side effect."	3	May 2, 2013	51	83
191,208	Pentasa	crohn's disease, maintenance	"I have been taking Pentasa since 10 years and has relieved all cramps and distentions. I'm able to lead my life comfortably now. Only recently I have developed rashes all over and want to know in case any one else facing same way."	7	April 26, 2017	8	43
79,293	Plan B One-Step	emergency contraception	"So me and my boyfriend had sex and he thought the condom broke. I peed and due to it being late at night I had to purchase the pill the next morning. I took the pill and didn't get my period until a week later. During that time I was freaking out and that's normal, but let me stress that this pill works! And stressing is normal but saving the stress will save you time and energy because all is gonna work out! After the period was finished I waited a week and took a pregnancy test and it was negative. After another week I took another and still negative! It works! Don't stress!"	10	October 13, 2015	24	114
140,999	Escitalopram	anxiety	"Worst med I ever put in my body. Used to take Paxil 20mg on and off for 9 years and dumbly thought I could try another pill only in case I tried to have kids. And wow worse side effects, insomnia, migraines. I was a hypocondriac and this med caused me to have depression and suicidal thoughts! Did NOT suite me at all. But everyone is different."	1	February 19, 2016	2	67
140,336	Asenapine	bipolar disorde	"I have been depressed or 4 years and diagnosed with Bi-polar disorder with psychotic features for over a year now. I was on tons of medications. Seroquel was supposed to be the "miracle" medicine, but Saphris blows it out. After being hospitalized 4 times for multiple reasons, medications and medications later nothing worked, but 6 months later after being on Saphris I feel a whole lot better. No more voices, shadows, a few mood swings here and there but no manic episodes."	10	April 25, 2011	15	82
7,563	Xanax	anxiety	"I suffer from moderate, sometimes severe anxiety. General life stress, such as my job (bad bosses), my kids arguing over any & everything, etc... I've been on Xanax (alprozolam) for about 2 years on & off. Recently I've started experiencing panic attacks with psychotic features (self-diagnosing here) and as soon as I take a .5mg Xanax tablet, I'm fine within 5-10 minutes. This little tablet has been a lifesaver for me."	10	January 4, 2016	40	71

159,347

Januvia

diabetes, type 2

"On 100 mg daily for almost 2 yrs and could hardly walk, lay or sit anymore. EXTREME joint pain, increasing monthly. Sent to arthritis doctor and ortho with no relief, only more pills. I researched online and found others with same problem. Took myself off Januvia and joint pain is GONE! I can walk again!"

1

April 9, 2012

157

55

229,632

Lurasidone

bipolar disorde

"Amazing medicine! My doctor finally took me of Seroquel and put me on an upped dose of Latuda making my dosage 160 mg instead of 80 mg. I feel great and never better. I've lost 20 lbs in a month! Now I'm stuck at this weight but I did lose most of the weight I gained before. It definitely makes me sleepy but I've heard this goes away soon as your body adjusts. As for the nausea I've found eating small amount before and larger portion after taking the medicine and following it with a ginger pill and milk helps to stop it."

9

June 30, 2014

97

103

165,727

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I first started researching the Mirena when my Dr suggested it so me because I sucked at taking the pill everyday, had terribly painful and heavy periods, and I had no sexual desire at all. After reading everything online I was very nervous about the insertion and I almost backed out last minute. Getting it in was very, very painful for me. The cramps were next to unbearable. I missed the next day of school and work because I was in so much pain. After about the 4th day, the pain and cramps finally started to subside. I bled for about 3 months after. Nothing that a simple panty liner didn't take care of. It was always just light spotting. I am so glad I kept it because it is almost a year later and I love it. I would recommend to anyone."

9

April 8, 2017

7

143

1,937

Polyethylene glycol 3350

constipation

"FINALLY! My whole life I've had a problem going number 2 so much so I would only go 2-3 times the entire month. These past few months however things took a turn for the worse. My poop became severely impacted. I would push and push for hours only to get a pea sized amount out. I couldn't sleep because I could feel the pain and pressure there. It was bad. I tried liquid laxatives you drink and they did the trick but the second they wore off the constipation and pain was back. Then I heard about Miralax and had my fianc"

10

October 15, 2013

161

102

104,365

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"It took 2 months for my body to adjust to the pill. I spotted frequently during those 2 months. I experienced some mood changes which is a side effect. It got bad enough that I had to switch to a different birth control. I couldn't handle the constant "sad" feeling. If it hadn't have been for that experience, I would've stayed on Jolessa."

7

March 2, 2012

9

63

68,190

Plan B

emergency contraception

"Easy instructions, one pill and done. No serious side effects, maybe a little dizzy first hour along with minor headache but went away by hour 2. Minor cramps, nothing like menstrual cramps. Again very very minimal, does not interfere with daily activity... no need for pain killers. Not sure how my menstrual flow will be affected but paying 49.99 for one pill (size of aspirin ) with practically no side effects was a blessing."

9

August 28, 2015

1

74

49,847

Gabapentin

anxiety

"Battled with anxiety and depression for almost 30 years now. Was on Xanax but got addicted to it and ended up in hospital recently. Tapered me off the Xanax and gave me Gabapentin 600mgs twice a day. Started seeing a difference in a few days, amazing. Works better on my anxiety than any benzo that I have been on. And I have been on most of them at one point or another. I wake up in a good mood. The only drawback that I have is that the morning dose makes me sleepy til about 11an but that is it. But I am not complaining because I would rather be sleepy than anxious and depressed."

9

April 11, 2016

137

115

6,807

Beyaz

birth control

"I have been on Beyaz for a little over a week and I feel like a crazy person. Like so many of the comments I've read, I also switched from Yaz to Beyaz after its Bayer Saver's Program expired. Now I have headaches almost daily and am extremely moody. It's terrible."

1

July 29, 2011

13

51

177,950

Duloxetine

anxiety

"I am a 23 year old girl and I have suffered from anxiety for as long as I can remember. I had tried so many different medicines from Paxil, Zoloft, Prozac and Celexa... nothing worked. I would get a little better but once again, I would suffer a horrible bout of anxiety attacks. The first day I started Cymbalta I felt a rush of calmness over me. I immediately felt at ease and not as ansy and nervous as I always was. I could finally relax and do everyday normal things without worrying about when I would suffer another attack and would ruin my day. I have not had an attack in about 3 months now and feel so great! I do not feel zoned out like I did on the other medicines. I am happy and confident and overall have a better sense of well being."

9

December 28, 2012

123

147

225,567

Bupropion

depression

"Day 6 and I'm up at 2am. Maybe the energy is kicking in, I don't know. I suffer from bipolar, anxiety, panic attacks, depression. I usually feel a little manic all the time, but the 2nd day taking this medicine, a calmness came over me. I'm a pack a day smoker, but haven't had or wanted a cigarette from that 2nd day. I'm taking 75mg twice a day, but I think I need to just take it in the morning. I don't feel all energetic but I haven't been taking a nap in the afternoon like usual. And tonight I can't fall asleep...and I take 100mg of trazodone to fall asleep. Also I haven't been on Amazon and Ebay wanting to buy everything I see. I'll see how it goes day by day but I'm very hopeful! By the way...if you are bipolar DO NOT TAKE LEXAPRO!"

8

February 17, 2014

104

147

164,651

Prandin

diabetes, type 2

"No side effects,only stayed on it for 30 days, seemed to be doing a pretty good job of keeping blood levels around 110, reason I dropped it was because my insurance does not cover it and it's REALLY expensive, $3.50 t0 $4.00 bucks a pill."

7

April 4, 2008

43

45

146,513

Tamsulosin

benign prostatic hyperplasia

"Been taking this medication for 6 years. I have a good stream and it was prescribed by my doctor because I wasn't emptying my bladder fully due to a bladder that did not have the muscle tone that it once had. It worked great for most of these years but due to my age, 85, I can't always make it to the bathroom fast enough to urinate. I'm going to stop taking it and see if there is a difference in reaching the bathroom before I have to let go of a full bladder."

5

September 16, 2016

12

94

58,027

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

pain

"For acute tooth pain - Vicodin is the drug of choice. After having my wisdom teeth taken out, it worked great for my pain. I only had a popsicle afterwards and did not experience any nausea."

9

May 20, 2010

4

36

35,853

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"After abusing opiates/heroin for 8yrs I got on Suboxone. Since April of 2013 I've tapered from 16mg/day to 1mg a day. I've not relapsed. I've gotten my kids back from state custody. I've gotten a promotion at my job. Mostly, I've got my life back."

10

November 22, 2014

109

45

67,414

Provera

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I am 43, and Doctor says I am perimenopausal. My progesterone is not high enough. I did not have my period since November. My doctor prescribed me Provera. Have taken for 5 days and started my period on a second day after taking the last pill. Started bleeding like a normal flow on Tuesday. Had minor cramping. Since Tuesday cramping was getting worse and worse. And today on Friday could not go to work as I am passing large blood clots. Have to change super pads every hour. Can't wait for this nightmare to stop. How long can this heavy part last? The last 24 hours were awfully heavy, losing too much blood. Should I go to emergency room? Or should I wait? My doctor said to wait it out. But I am crying, and feeling miserable."

3

February 27, 2016

46

137

186,641

Lisdexamfetamine

adhd

"I feel as though Vyvanse allows me to not feel the ups and downs. I don't always have to be doing something but I am concentrated and alert to what I have to do. I started taking vyvanse for the past year and a half and I went from a B student to a 4.0, international student."

9

August 20, 2008

22

57

41,692

Clonidine

opiate withdrawal

"This med was a life saver!! I've been on pain meds since 2004. Taking 6-8 5mg ox and 60mg of morphine a day. I've had back surgery twice and I still have pain but scheduling your day around your meds and it controls you. This medication made the withdraw symptoms very manageable. I will say don't stop taking this medication without talking with your pcp. There are some slight withdraw symptoms with this medication."

9

December 4, 2015

82

74

94,839

Abilify

depression

"I started Abilify on 2mg with Prozac and Klonopin. After just 3 days I felt the energy that was lacking for so many years. Before Abilify I had been on so many different antidepressants I felt there was nothing for me so I chose drinking. Wrong choice but it was the only thing that would make me feel normal. I finally quit with help from my family. I was put on Abilify, Prozac and Klonopin. I have now switched Prozac with Effexor 75 mg and Abilify 8 mg 4 mg in morning and 4mg at night 37.5 of Effexor in morning and night, also 2mg of Klonopin 2 times day or as needed. I do suffer from vivid dreams and have gained a little weight but when I was drinking I wouldn't eat and lost a lot of weight. Overall it is a godsend."

10

March 28, 2013

93

144

17,057

Flexeril

muscle spasm

"I was prescribed flexeril 10 mg twice a day as needed after experiencing lower back pain resulting from epidurals (I did not take this while I was pregnant or nursing). My discs would slip out of place and pinch the nerve(s) in my back causing me great pain. I would get adjusted to get the bone alignment right, but the swelling and pain was still there. Flexeril worked great for me. It is great to take at night; it helps you sleep. But, I have also taken it during the day if the pain was bad enough. I will drink a 5 hour energy or something equivalent to help me stay awake and function at work. I definitely wouldn't take this if I were driving. This medication in combination with an 800 mg Ibuprofen is wonderful."

10

April 28, 2016

57

136

28,155

Lexapro

anxiety

"I just finished reading all these reviews about Lexapro, just prior I was reading all the reviews from people trying to get off Lexapro.. Crazy the things people go thru to get on this medication and then just as crazy the things you go thru to get off it. So what to do???? I have been on Lex for approx. 18 months my Dr put me on when there was a lot going on in my life and i told 'I had shopping cart rage" :) among others issues. I too went thru all the crap in the beginning and felt just stick it out. I did and I survived and things seemed better. fast forward 18 months later I thought my life has calmed down and I wanted off the meds. I also have Ambien and Xanax that I take "as needed" which isn't often. I ask my Dr about getting off"

8

July 28, 2015

11

153

64,667

Sertraline

anxiety and stress

"I just started taking Sertraline a few days ago. I've had a difficult past month. I had an episode with Afib, acid reflux, my sister who I was very close to passing away. A diabetic ulcer, and more. I've had several trips to the ER in the past month with all with the same outcome-anxiety. I've been off work for most of this past month which adds to stress. I have problems when my wife is at work or away. As you can see, I'm a nervous wreck! No improvement yet as they say it takes a couple of weeks for any improvement. I will let you know how things are going."

4

November 5, 2015

32

112

166,136

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"First off getting this put in was absolutely horrific. After insertion I had to stay there for an hour of cold sweating before I was halfway able to drive home. The awful cramps lasted for 4 days. I only had two periods in the 7 months I had it. I gained 40lbs while eating better and being more active, got awful body acne, lost hair, and have had bad constant headaches, which I have never had. On the bright side removed is completely painless, I switched to paraguard."

1

January 11, 2017

4

88

148,657

Mirena

birth control

"I had it inserted on last month 15 sept. Was painful during the insertion, experienced cramp for a short while. Before i went for the insertion, i even double checked with the doctor about the side effects. And he said that there is no side effects at all.. weight gain is my most concerned issue and now.. i have gained 4.5kg (10lb). What is this?! After insertion, my menses lasted around 1 week and it came back (light flow) 3 days later. Zero sex drive, moody, temper change.. i feel it... (from Singapore)"

6

November 1, 2016

0

93

177,102

Promethazine

nausea/vomiting

"Phenergan has been a life saver. I am a little over 5 months pregnant and have not been able to enjoy a meal for at least the last 3-4 months. I went to the doctor and she tried me on phenergan and it has truly been a blessing. I can eat and not be scared that I'll vomit. It does make me a sleepy if I take the entire pill, but if I just take half I can eat at work, during the day. At home I take the whole thing and sleep like a baby. My only negative is there is really no information about how it affects an unborn child. A couple of my friends have taken it and they have healthy happy kids. I'll be praying for the same result."

9

September 19, 2008

39

133

194,280

Nebivolol

high blood pressure

"I have been on Bystolic for about 10 months now. I have been on 15 different blood pressure medicines because I am allergic to everything under the sun. I can tolerate this medicine and it is great at keeping my blood pressure down to 123/80 but it slows my heart rate way down and my body does not tolerate that well. After taking it for a while and now exercising by walking every other day I have had to decrease the amount of it I take because my blood pressure went down to 93/50. It also gives me awful headaches and causes balance problems for me. I guess I have to tolerate the side effects because I have had so much trouble taking other medicines. "

5

July 23, 2009

38

126

193,289

Cyclobenzaprine

ibromyalgia

"Had fibromyalgia for over 10 years, very unrestful sleep. 2.5-5.0 mg of Cyclobenzaprine at night changed everything. I'm now able to get into deep sleep and stay there for 8 hours. Makes a world of difference in the pain and depression. Restful sleep is key to MANY disorders."

10

November 16, 2015

34

48

212,367

Lamotrigine

bipolar disorde

"Lamictal has been a lifesaving mood stabilizer for me. The only serious downside is that it causes what I call 'old lady skin'- thin, fragile, and poor healing, as well as mucous membrane fragility. I initially did very well on 200 mg and suddenly developed severe rash eight months in (rare for it to take that long). I successfully (and slowly) rechallenged, and 200mg is where the skin issues kick in. I'm back down to 150mg and my slow-healing bug bites from the summer are finally fading away! HOWEVER, even if I had skin like the Crypt Keeper for the rest of my days, I can't praise Lamictal enough. It gave me my life back. What's a little skin in exchange?"

9

October 26, 2009

61

121

225,288

Bupropion

depression

"Others have warned abut this but DO NOT TAKE IF YOU HAVE ANXIETY ISSUES. I took this for two weeks at 150mg. First week was fine, felt blunted emotionally a bit which was not necessarily a bad thing. Around day 11 I started having bad anxiety about 10 hours after dosage and I felt sore and worn out. It was unbearable, I did this for 3 days more before quitting. I contacted my Dr who said I did the right thing. THEN I was emotionally in pain for a few days and weeping about every hour. I felt raw, like I had not skin to protect me. They say wellbutrin is easy to drop well I don't know...it might be because of my anxiety but I feel a lot worse now then I did before taking it."

1

June 7, 2015

15

137

133,842

Restasis

keratoconjunctivitis sicca

"I suffered with severe dry eyes for years. I was developing corneal ulcers and tons of dry spots. It was hard to wear contact lenses. My optometrist had me see an opthalmologist, and she put me on Restatis. Three months later, I had my check-up and the corneal ulcer is healed (left a small scar), and all the dry spots are gone. She has cleared me to try to wear contact lenses again. I actually feel tears when I blink. So far, this medication has been a godsend for me. I tested negative for Sjogrens."

10

December 6, 2015

34

95

149,613

Mirena

birth control

"I had Mirena inserted for the second time. I had the first one removed because we wanted another baby and afterwards I had a new one inserted. I have absolutely no complaints and I would recommend this birth control to everyone. I haven't had any periods since it was inserted and the procedure was painless. I no longer get cramps or periods. We still use condoms, but I was told they weren't necessary. I am a full supporter of Mirena and would use it over and over."

10

September 25, 2012

5

87

81,636

Liraglutide

weight loss

"So I started the injections 3 days ago and I'm already down 5 lbs. I'm not necessarily overweight however I have significant thyroid issues and I am Limited on medications due to cardiac issues. After reading the reviews of the side effects I was skeptical however I have had mild nausea on the .6 dose and it has decreased my appetite however I never had one to start with. Shall see if that changes in a week when I increase the dose."

10

July 1, 2017

11

82

9,656

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"I was given 3 packs of Lolo for free from my women's clinic so I decided to try it. I normally take Alesse and have been on a few other different brands in my lifetime. A few days after I started taking Lolo I started to bleed, I chalked this off as being spotting that some people experience (which I have never had before). The bleeding did not stop, it got worse and my vagina started to become painful and itchy. I bled throughout the entirety of the month I was taking Lolo and when I finished my pack of pills, I did not continue on another month. Within days of stopping taking them, I FINALLY stopped bleeding and the discomfort down there went away. I guess it worked effectively since I was completely unable to have sex while on it."

3

November 22, 2015

5

141

144,974

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I'm 28 years old and have never been on birth control before, have never given birth and have never been on medication for a long period of time. I've had mine since March and has been very effective birth control hands down. But as soon as my new health insurance kicks in, I'm getting this thing removed. I have had 0 sex drive since I got this thing put in. My boyfriend and I used to have sex about 4 times a week and now it's down to maybe once a month if I don't have a yeast infection. I have had 13 infections since March. I've become abnormally hormonal. I haven't gotten my period either. I don't recommend based solely on the side effects."

4

December 14, 2015

4

125

11,134

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

birth control

"Safyral has been a great birth control pill for me. I lost water weight from my previous birth control plus some, skin is clear, no unusual mood swings. My only complaints about it is from 2 days before my period until 3 days into it is I get a bit of stomach bloat and my left ankle tends to get sore and swollen when on my feet too long. Sometimes I crave sweets at certain times of the month. The pill is more expensive, but a great birth control pill. I highly recommend it."

9

September 18, 2014

3

94

173,579

CellCept

systemic lupus erythematosus

"I was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus in November of 2006. I've been taking Cellcept 2000mg a day since then. It has helped me tremendously! I hadn't experienced any real side effects until recently. I started having anxiety attacks after being put on the generic version of Cellcept."

9

October 28, 2009

57

48

66,375

Valacyclovir

herpes simplex, mucocutaneous/immunocompromised host

"I was infected with HSV 2 about two weeks ago in the genital area, pubic area to be exact. Only took 2 days before typical symptoms showed but I waited 4 days before going to the ER thinking the OB was folliculitis. I was prescribed Valtrex 1gm 2xs a day for ten days. After 2.5 days I noticed that the herpes stopped spreading and the pain was gone. After 5 days it was already healing/drying up. After 10 days it is almost completely healed/few scabs left. This drug is very effective but you have to take it on time every 12 hours or as instructed by your Dr. Side effects were fatigue, dry skin, dry eyes/ slight redness at times, mood swings, hives, and sleeplessness."

10

November 11, 2013

44

125

140,147

Asenapine

bipolar disorde

"I was diagnosed with Schizoaffective disorder a month ago, previously Bipolar 1 with mixed episodes. Saphris changed my life for the better in so many ways. It helped cut down the agitation and anger associated with the mixed episodes almost right away. The paranoia still bites me every once in a while but it has been majorly decreased as well as the hallucinations and delusions that were plaguing me continuously. I sleep so well and don't have the medication hang over that risperidone was giving me at the dose I required. I started at 5mg and am now at 20mg at bedtime and it's working great. Hope the best to all who are trying to get the right med combo!"

10

November 26, 2015

22

120

45,930

Fluoxetine

depression

"I have Bipolar disorder. I just started 10mg of Prozac 3 weeks ago and I love it. I needed an antidepressant to work with the Lithium I was taking. And I feel terrific. So far I haven't gained any weight. I gained 30 lbs because my thyroid stopped working and 20 of it has come off and I've lowered the lithium and I attribute this to the Prozac. I have Wellbutrin as a stand by if the weight starts coming on but I really don't want to change. I am in control and for someone with bipolar that's a hard place to get to. "

10

June 15, 2011

21

105

68,291

Plan B

emergency contraception

"Long story short: It was my first time, the condom broke, and I was terrified. The next day (6 days ago), I bought the pill ($50.00) and took it as soon as I got home (approx. 26 hours after the incident). I had no side effects, which kinda freaked me out more because I thought it wasn't working, but I started bleeding last night, (my period ended 8 days ago) so I'm guessing it worked. I will take a test later to make sure."

10

October 31, 2014

35

84

22,518

Nuedexta

pseudobulbar affect

"It has been about two weeks since I've been taking Nuedexta. I went to my doctor back then as I was having angry outbursts as well as increased thoughts of hurting myself or others. Additionally, my anger was taking over any type of rational decision making. My doctor prescribed Nuedexta...just more recently, I've felt somewhat of a change. I don't feel as angry and if I'm in an anger-provoking situation, I know I have to "step aside" and take time out. This never happened until I took Nuedexta. The only complaint I have about the medicine is that since it's new on the market--as far as I know, as the pharmacist had never heard of it--the cost was high and I had to wait a day for the prescription to be delivered."

6

August 15, 2011

83

132

187,059

Firazyr

hereditary angioedema

"I am an unusual case in that I started experiencing attacks before I could walk. I swell more frequently and severely than any other member of my considerably large family. Unfortunately, Firazyr has provided minimal relief. It has slowed the onset of swelling, but did not stop it all together. That being said, I am grateful for any relief I can get during an attack, so I would encourage everyone to try Firazyr to treat their own episodes."

2

March 30, 2015

0

78

72,344

Tramadol

pain

"50 mg (2 every 6 hrs) has worked wonders on my pain. I have a small cerebral aneurysm (too small for surgery yet) that causes me to have a terrible ongoing headache (for almost 3 yrs now). If taken consistently, it keeps my pain very manageable. I weaned myself off of antidepressents when I was in my 20's (I'm now 37) but depression crept back up on me. When I started taking Ultram, the depression symptoms WENT AWAY. I do have TERRIBLE withdrawals though. Otherwise, its been a lifesaver for me! Thumbs up!"

10

January 25, 2012

37

93

13,523

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

adhd

"I am prescribed Adderall XRs. I am only on 30 mg once a day and my Dr won't increase it. The medication definitely makes me motivated, have energy, and feel a nice since of well-being. I am concerned with a few side effects I get almost every time. I get numb on the left side of my neck and in my shoulder. I also get really cold feet and my toes look purple with very slow capillary refill. I also already had a sleep problem before all this, so my nights are always pretty restless."

7

September 20, 2013

24

95

120,598

Dicyclomine

irritable bowel syndrome

"I have been dealing with IBS-C for the past two years now. The Bentyl has decreased my bouts with IBS-C considerably. I still get the bouts, but they don't last as long nor do they get as severe. I used to have bouts that lasted days and were so painful I just laid in bed all day. But now I need to find another secondary drug that will also help get rid of this forever!"

8

April 1, 2017

14

75

63,046

Tranexamic acid

menstrual disorders

"My doctor just prescribed this medication for me to use until my surgery. I am to take two 650mg tablets up to 3 times daily as needed. It is to be taken only during my menstrual cycle and not to exceed 5 days. I am always nervous and reluctant to take new medications. Yesterday I took my first dose when I was experiencing an extremely heavy menstrual flow and was getting very faint. I did not expect it to work so quickly! I saw a reduction of blood flow very quickly. I have taken only two more doses and I am still pleasantly surprised. I have noticed absolutely no side affects. "

10

September 23, 2015

39

112

110,847

Viread

hepatitis b

"I have chronic Hepatitis B I believe since I was born. Last several years, I have been very tired to the point I was depressed, my levels were high. My doctor recommended viread. I have been on it since last 2,5 months. I am not sure if it is doing anything or not but at least this winter I am not depressed and I have a normal life. The only thing is my legs and random body parts hurt. I am type of person would not care or realize if I am hurting or not but I am not sure if the medication is related or not. I will get checked soon."

6

February 16, 2015

17

112

20,307

Macrobid

urinary tract infection

"I suffered severe headaches & nausea for hours from the very first dose & every dose thereafter. I would feel faint, overheated, extremely tired; I slept with the windows open and the heat off (it's winter). 4 days of taking Macrobid, I begin to have loose stools & severe muscles aches & neck stiffness. I began to have a sore throat & a dry cough on day 2. After stopping, within 24 hours I begin to itch severely. I've been off of it for 48 hours & I still have a headache & I use Benadryl for the itching. I was given Levaquin in 1 dose, then Macrobid 100 mg 2X a day for 10 days by the ER doctor. But my primary doctor thought it was an overkill and should have used just the Levaquin."

3

December 23, 2012

38

136

147,806

Norethindrone

abnormal uterine bleeding

"Well, ever since I was 13 my periods were not normal they would last for more than a week, I would get horrible side effects such as nausea, cravings, cramps you name it. I got extremely tired of it and I was prescribe to Nora-Be it's been good to me. I started it while on my period I only bled for two days! Not even bad! It was a small spot and done I felt so relieved!!! I noticed no weight gain and I felt great, I get no side effects from it but if I do which is rare it's breast pain. I recommend this, but of course everyone's body is different!!! ps I've been on it for ages"

9

February 20, 2017

9

120

8,426

Zolpidem

insomnia

"I have been a sound sleeper most of my life until I was 65 and began waking up after about 1-1/2 hours sleep most nights and was unable to get back to sleep. After over a year of this I was always tired and had no stamina. I began taking Zolpidem 10mg every night at bedtime and was able to get 5 to 5-1/2 hours sleep almost every night. After a month I had normal energy and stamina (for my age). The only drawback is that I would prefer 7 to 7-1.2 hrs sleep which I only attain once or twice a week on the Zolpidem 10mg. I am going to discuss the newer slow-release version with my doctor for the next refill. It has made a significant improvement in my life and activities."

8

March 9, 2013

8

134

198,873

Depo-Provera

birth control

"I started the shot when I was 17 after a miscarriage, my period has always been irregular but once I started the shot I bled for a month straight. After that first month I stopped having periods all together. Before I got on the shot my weight was consistent always stayed around 120.. but after my weight started going up, by the time I was 18 I was going on 140. During my second semester In college I got off the shot because I didn't like the fact that I was gaining so much weight, before school started back I got back on the shot bc it was much easier than taking the pills, and my period was a mess I never knew when it was coming so I wanted to put a stop to that. Now I'm 19 and pushing 170 I have gotten off the shot and REFUSE to take it"

10

November 8, 2016

2

153

37,292

Vyvanse

adhd

"This pill is very effective and has its ups and downs. I took this med in back in 2014 for my ADHD and stopped completely in 2015 due to the side affects. I am currently taking it again and it has changed me completely. PROS: *You can concentrate incredibly *You get work done fast * It makes you think twice * loose weight (if your interested in that) Cons: *You get paranoid *You feel nauseated the whole time *You become very antisocial *You get aggravated very quickly *People always think your sad or something's wrong *APPETITE IS GONE *You get sad fairly quick *Everything bothers you *Its very hard to get or stay happy *It gets hard to fall asleep This is my 2nd month back on it and there has been a substantial change in me already"

3

February 2, 2016

25

138

175,542

Augmentin

otitis media

"The side effects of this drug were so awful I now fear antibiotics. It gave me severe headaches, extreme fatigue accompanied by inability to sleep, nausea, itchy skin. It also affected my mental health. I felt sad and sat crying my eyes out for no obvious reason. Truly horrible experience."

1

October 23, 2015

13

50

80,016

Benzonatate

cough

"I thought I had pharyngitis - sore throat and dry coughing fits - but it turned into bronchitis. I had been coughing for 6 days straight. A dry cough that wouldn't stop. Took one 200mg gel cap and it stopped the coughing fits. Amazing!!"

10

July 22, 2017

11

44

220,735

Loestrin 24 Fe

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I have just finished my first month on being on Loestrin 24 Fe and I'm fairly pleased with it. Before I was on Ortho Tricyclen-Lo and it worked great at first, but after 2 years of being on it my month long periods began to come back so my gyno put me on Loestrin. I have nothing bad to say about it. I have become a little more sensitive to light, my acne has gotten a little worse but nothing terrible, my hunger is through the roof but I've actually lost weight, and my sex drive is nearly non existent since I've started on the pill. I am right now awaiting my period which after being on the brown pills for 3 days is really scaring me, but I'm assured I have nothing to worry about and as long as I get my period, I'm a happy camper."

6

August 19, 2010

4

148

49,571

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I am on the third month of this birth control. Since I have started Camrese, my face remains clear and my breats grew a bit as well. And I like the idea of having only four periods a year. However, the spotting has been an absolute nightmare. I had no spotting at all up until the end of month two, and the spotting has not stopped since (I am nearing the end of month three). Sometimes it will seem like it has stopped, but then an hour later I will be bleeding again. It is exhausting. I don't know when it will stop, but I hope it will stop soon, or I'll definitely switch pills again. The spotting is the only negative side affect I have had thus far."

6

October 31, 2015

5

129

44,123

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I was switched to this pill from Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo automatically as well due to it being the less expensive option. I have not had any problems. My periods still begin on the same day and I have not gained any weight since I have switched (8 months ago). I can say that I never had cravings before taking Tri-Sprintec. Now the 3rd week of pills I seem much hungrier for things I didn't eat before."

8

March 10, 2012

2

76

84,333

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"My girlfriend just got done with her first week and she has had to take 2 days off of school so far because her cramps are so severe. Not to mention the highly abnormal bleeding leaves her woozy and without strength. I absolutely do not recommend at all! I implore you to look at other options and to tell your doctor no if he mentions this brand what so ever"

1

January 19, 2017

4

70

96,455

Sertraline

depression

"I was crying over the weirdest things and didn't want to get out of bed. Then I started taking Zoloft 50mg daily, a month ago. I felt relief an hour after taking it. The side effects for me were stomach upset, decrease in appetite, and sleepiness. That only lasted a week. After three weeks I increased the dose to 100mg which my doctor suggested in the beginning. I have been on many different antidepressants since I was a teenager and this is the first one that I feel "normal" on. I don't feel emotionless or stay on a fake happiness high. I feel relieved and can deal with the day to day stresses."

10

May 9, 2009

381

113

61,306

Citalopram

depression

"Never taken antidepressants before my therapist encouraged me to try them. Her and the doc both suggested Celexa and 20 mg to start. Doc said I would probably experience headaches and nausea. Within 20 minutes of taking my first dose I had an extreme skull crushing headache and suddenly felt so tired (I had just woken up so I wasn’t) I laid down and felt stiff and unable to move. I felt so dizzy laying down and drugged. 2 hours later I was hit with trembling, hot flashes, vomiting , diarrhea, dizziness, confusion, seeing dark spots, slurred speech, pounding heart and trouble taking deep breathes. I felt like I was dying and almost called 911 because I couldn’t do anything to lessen the symptoms. It gave me serotonin syndrome. Never again."

1

November 17, 2017

0

131

183,363

Cymbalta

depression

"I thought this was a miracle medicine; I never felt better in my whole life-for 3 months, and then it stopped working. 2 other people who told me they were on this said the same thing."

1

February 26, 2012

16

36

165,901

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had my Skyla put in January 20, 2017 and the process was extremely painful. I had to see two doctors before the second one got it in and I cried the whole time. It was very intense cramping for the process and 5 hours after. I only had it one month because of the extremely bad mood swings and irritability. I was crying constantly and got mad about everything. My boyfriend could feel it every time we had sex and it was uncomfortable, sometimes even painful. The removal was fast and only 30 seconds of cramping. By that evening my mood was already back to normal. I hear it's great for a lot of people, I think I just didn't react well to the type of hormone and the intensity of it."

1

March 14, 2017

5

133

144,410

Etonogestrel

birth control

"Hello everyone, I'm here to tell you about my experience with Nexplanon. First, let me just say it has done its job,because I haven't gotten pregnant since I've had it. In fact I think it's a great preventative method. But, if you notice, I've only had it for a year when it's suppose to last for 3 years. My biggest problem was the bleeding patterns. I bled for almost 6 months straight. In those 6 months where I was bleeding, I experienced the mood swings, weight gain, and depression. I'm 21 now, and I was at a normal weight bouncing from 120 to 130 ,but never anymore or less. I also excerised routinely and ate a decent diet. Sadly in the last year I haven't been able to maintain my weight with my end weight being 171! I wouldn't recommend."

4

April 14, 2016

2

140

194,409

Crestor

high cholesterol

"Taking 2.5mg per day (that's half a 5mg pill). This much lowered my cholesterol from 248 to 193, and LDL from 168 to 125. Not perfect but good enough. Started out with 10mg a day that gave me muscle cramps and elevated Liver enzymes (AST and ALT). Doc had me try some other statins but they all had the same effect. So we lowered the Crestor dose until the side effects stopped. Works great and no noticeable side effects."

9

March 26, 2013

182

79

160,763

Buspirone

anxiety

"I started taking Buspar only a few days ago, 7.5 mg in the morning and evening and so far have experienced the dizziness only in the morning. Had some nausea, but don't know if I can attribute that to the medication or the fact that I've stopped taking Ativan. So far, so good though. I do feel a little less anxious already and am excited to see the full results."

8

October 12, 2010

32

70

128,208

Phentermine

weight loss

"I've been on phentermine 37.5mg once daily for 9 weeks. The first week was rough: lots of headaches, irritability, with an easily evoked "fight or flight" response. Although I will say that when I was feeling irritable and unreasonably mad, I was well aware of my behavior and knew it was a side effect of the med. I also have underlying mild anxiety/depression which has gotten considerably more challenging on this med. I do take Zoloft 100mg daily. All and all between the weight loss and endorphins from exercising(30 min daily) made it a lot easier to handle. For all of my time on this med, sleeping has been challenging. I have to wait a good 17-18 hrs after taking the med before I can sleep. I tried taking half a pill and it was totally ineffective. I have always been prone to dizzy spells when standing up quickly or squatting and standing: this med intensified that effect big time. But after 4-5 weeks that side effect was much less. Dry mouth is also still very common.I don't mind as it encourages me to drink more water! All said and done, it's been 9 weeks and I've gone down 37 lbs with little effort, and I still have zero appetite. I eat because I am supposed to, not because I am hungry. The effectiveness has only decreased around 15-16 hrs after taking the pill. I am 31, starting weight 252. I am a huge fan of this med. The side effects are manageable and well worth the 37 lbs loss. Diet wise, I'm doing low carb/low fat/low calorie, I go out to dinner 1-3 times a week and drink minimal to no alcohol. I did not have any spikes in blood pressure either. The initial stimulant effect went away quickly, I just feel like my normal self when I take it. The most important part of this med to me, is that it takes away ALL my cravings. Yes it destroys my appetite, but being hungry was never the reason I overindulged in the past. This med makes food indifferent so I use it as I should:as fuel, not for pleasure. Also you will get a prescription for 3 months as it is intended to be a short term medication due to the side effects on your heart(read packet insert for details). If you have high blood pressure you cannot take this :( Feel free to ask any questions! I am in no way affiliated or endorsed by this med and have posted this review in my own accord."

10

March 15, 2016

29

429

225,834

Bupropion

depression

"I was OK with Prozac for years until I hit "Prozac-poop-out". I then took Wellbutrin for several years and it was great... Until my insurance switched to the generic in June 2009, and it suddenly quit working. I had no idea of the switch until I started researching for something else that might actually work again and discovered the generic issue. I asked to be put back on the real thing, but the most my insurance was willing to do was to switch to a different generic manufacturer = marginally better. The insurance co. is throwing away money on generics that don't work! I am going to try again to get back on real Wellbutrin XL even though it will cost me quite a bit more -- it will be worth every penny!"

10

September 22, 2010

49

133

56,439

Humira

ankylosing spondylitis

"I'm a 43 yr female and have had Ankylosing Spondylitis since 15 yrs old. Started Humira a year ago and only lasted 6 months taking it as it made me sick, feverish, weak, sweating and confusion and generally feeling unwell but my pain was significantly reduced and had fatigue. Had to stop taking it, couldn't stand feeling sick."

6

November 27, 2013

42

58

205,363

Pristiq

depression

"I took pristiq for a month, one pill a day, I'm currently tapering myself off of it now because it has caused the following effects: Loss of any emotion Uncontrolable shaking Inability to feel hungry or full & Inability to feel pain I'm 16 and this anti depressant is for 18 but my gp thought it was a good idea to prescribe it for me? I don't think I'll ever take another anti depressant again I'd rather feel everything than nothing."

1

December 5, 2015

12

81

198,204

Ranolazine

angina

"Suffered from angina on excersion. Have had now 6 cath, 7 stents and a bypass. Started on 500 mg twice a day. I was increased to 1000 mg twice a day, by the 4th day I was so sick. Dizzy, confused, high blood pressure ended up in the hospital. Went back on 500 because I thought it was the ranexa. After another check up my doctor told me he was sure it wasn't the 1000 mg dose so I increased it , four days in and wham felt horrible. Went back to 500 and felt alright and didn't need my nitro. But then I got blocked up and had my seventh stent. No angina now and I came of the ranexa."

8

July 15, 2016

13

121

191,944

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I've taken other birth control pills to treat my acne, and this one is the worst that I've been taking so far and I hope to stop it as soon as possible. The pills significantly decreased my menstrual blood flow. However, I've been bleeding straight for half a month. I doubt if this works on acne. Immediately after taking my first pill, I had another severe acne breakout. I was at my home on spring break and I'm sure the breakout isn't from stress or the lack of sleep."

1

April 19, 2017

6

89

13,405

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

adhd

"Adderall can have a remarkable and immediate effect. I have heard it described as "like opening a window shade in a darkened room". Used in concert with counselling and dietary management, it can have very positive effects. I wish it had been given to me when I was young and struggling with my schooling!"

9

May 29, 2015

7

54

141,413

Escitalopram

anxiety

"I only rated this a 7 out of 10 because the medicine definitely helped my anxiety and mood disorders tremendously, but I gained 20 lbs in 6 months! I haven't really changed my lifestyle or eating habits, so this makes it depressing. It is like a double-edged sword. I went to the doctor today and she suggested switching to over to Prozac, however, I have read that many people also gain weight from that so I am hesitant to take it. I stopped taking the Lexapro 4 days ago and am going to wait to see if I can handle no medicines at all!"

7

July 7, 2014

5

104

17,027

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia

constipation

"Being 3 months pregnant I had a list of what I could take for constipation and since I haven't gone in 5 days I finally went to target and got Phillips milk of magnesia (cramp free) and about an hour 1/2 I had to go really bad I was on toilet for about 30 mins. Instant relief right away I even stopped having a headache! So definitely effective!"

9

February 18, 2015

71

68

228,745

Geodon

bipolar disorde

"This is the only medicine that I have taken without any side effects! I love it! After the initial 2 week period of sleepiness it wears off and does what it's supposed. I do miss my mania no lie but I know that it wasn't good for me but it takes most of my depression down and I can enjoy my life. I've been on Lamictal which did nothing for me except give me horrid night terrors, Risperdal made me lactate, and Seroquel gave me frequent urination. I was so happy after struggling with my insurance that they put me back on the Geodon. Been on it for 2 months."

8

July 30, 2013

25

110

206,450

Valsartan

high blood pressure

"My doctor gave me valsartan to take. I am 58, female taking atenolol for 18 years 50 mg. I took my bp this morning before meds, it was 150 over 86. I then took the valsartan started to feel naseaus and my throat tightening. My bp then shot up to 190 over 123 and was frightened. Clearly not a medicine for me. Going back to lisinopril, which has some side effects but bp is great with it."

1

October 3, 2015

18

77

163,139

ella

emergency contraception

"I took Ella 4 days after unprotected sex. A few days later I had brownish discharge. It only lasted one day. I had a few stomach cramps as well as pelvis cramps and I never had cramps before a period. However this also could have been due to how nervous I was that I could be pregnant. My expected period date came around and I missed it. By the 4th day I was paranoid and took a First Response pregnancy test. It said negative. On the 6th day I still did not have it and took another pregnancy test and it said negative. I then went to the gynecologist because I was super paranoid and stressed and she said I probably wasn't pregnant and that the pill thew off my cycle. The next day I got my period. Ella does work."

9

July 25, 2014

42

141

143,736

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I have had nexplanon for 7 months now and so far it's been great. Biggest change has been the breakouts, I was never one to breakout and now I do, I always have at least one pimple but never more than 3. I had mild spotting a week after it was put in and no period since, however, I did get a real heavy period that was nothing but brown blood (old blood) but no big deal. Overall, it's been good, I'll take a few zits over an unwanted pregnancy! I know everyone is different, I wish this worked for more women because it's so convenient to put it in and not worry. I would recommend everyone to try it at least and see how it goes."

8

October 24, 2016

3

127

55,563

Dabigatran

prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation

"I was given the choice of pradaxa or warfarin, I chose pradaxa as no ongoing blood tests etc. I have an acid reflux and take a PPI, having given up smoking and drinking alcohol. I don't notice any major side effects. I do fart a bit, but then I always have. 11 months on 300mg per day no complaints."

9

April 19, 2015

34

59

47,263

Cimzia

psoriatic arthritis

"Been on Cimzia for almost 3 treatments, i.e. 3 months. It caused me a terrible migraine and never resolved the psoriasis on my hands. It caused pain and inflammation in my left arch and heel of my foot that radiated pain up the leg and into the hip that I just received a cortisone injection in. The pain is quite severe and lasts for at least 5 days after my treatments. I still experience arthritis stiffness and pain in my fingers and toes. I will now be trying Otezla which sounds quite scary to take but I will give it a try."

1

February 22, 2017

2

102

112,811

Bisacodyl

constipation

"Took it for 2 day bowel prep 3 weeks ago and along with everything else I was taking it worked. Initial BM was very difficult and painful. Took 2 pills yesterday at about 2:00 pm for constipation. Woke up at 4:00 am sick and vomited several times with terrible pain. Sweating, shivering and husband found me on the floor of the bathroom at 6:00 am. It took another hour of the worst pain, cramps and vomiting before I finally went. Then the spigots were open and had explosive, painful diarrhea several more times - sometimes vomiting along with it but always the terrible pains. It is now over 24 hours since I took the 2 tabs and still cramping every 1/2 hr w/some liquid diarrhea. Just trying to keep hydrated. Almost thought about going to ER!!!!!"

1

September 8, 2017

7

136

228,338

Butrans

chronic pain

"I was on tramadol for 3 years and that didn't work. I was also taking Gabapentin for fibromyalgia. I started on the patch 5mg then 10mg 7 day patch helped a little for 3 days then became very itchy and very sore and gave me an allergic reaction to my skin raising it and going red and tender for 2 weeks after patch was removed. "

4

July 3, 2017

10

66

84,789

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"Due to new insurance, I switched form Ortho-Cyclen to Sprintec in March (starting my third pack of Sprintec now). I noticed a pretty significant change in my mood/attitude: I have a lack of motivation, increased feelings of sadness, and my energy level is lower than it ever has been. In the first month of taking Sprintec, I had a breakouts of acne, more than I usually had. However, this seemed to clear up and has not been a problem the last couple weeks. I'm hoping that my body is just getting used to the new pill and that everything will balance out and my mood will return to normal. Other than that, the pill does what it is supposed to!"

7

May 15, 2016

3

120

66,639

Seroquel

bipolar disorde

"A word of caution. I've noticed how positive these reviews tend to be. You should look-up the withdrawal effects when coming of this drug. I've been on and off medication for the last 20 years. When I came of efexor 15 years ago I couldn't walk for three days. But that was nothing compared to seroquel. And it takes 90 days for the withdrawal effects to begin to wear off. Seriously, before taking this drug you need to do some research. I would STRONGLY advise you to find another drug."

3

October 19, 2016

45

90

147,999

Norethindrone

birth control

"This was great for me, didn't get any periods and I didn't gain any weight. Only thing is I had a little more acne than normal but I had no pregnancy using this, its good if you don't wanna get pregnant"

9

May 9, 2016

19

41

179,570

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide

acne

"Epiduo is amazing and I feel like I can go to school without having people look at me like I'm a big target. I have been on Epiduo for 2 days and all of my scars/major pimples have vanished into thin air. My skin doesn't dry out or have any of the side effects because I have used such intense things on my face like salicylic acid pads. But be sure to put on CeraVe Am lotion with SPF 30 to protect your face!!! I'll be giving an update in another month, so I wish you luck in your skin troubles and for Epiduo to cure them."

10

April 20, 2017

12

107

192,861

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

menstrual disorders

"I took this medicine for a year and just switched. I had many negative symptoms that started with severe nausea every night about an hour after taking it. For the first three months my periods got lighter for a few months and then went back to heavy I did always get my period on the exact day I was supposed to but throughout the whole year was VERY emotional and at time felt as though I had no control over myself this was my main pushing factor to switching I WANT ME BACK! I just want to say that I understand (and hope others do too) that my body acts differently to birth control than others and just want to let everyone know that not all medicines work for everyone if this does not work the way you want, try something new. BE HAPPY!"

2

January 27, 2010

14

144

164,164

Xiidra

dry eye disease

"Tried Restatsis, but it did not work. This seems like a much stronger medication, but it definitely works much better. In combination with lid washing, hot compresses, and switch to thinner daily wear contact lenses, my dry eye problem is manageable."

8

October 15, 2017

2

41

184,216

Hydroxyzine

anxiety

"It works very well for me as a rescue medicine. If taken mid panic attack it definitely helps to calm me; however, if I take it before I am going to be in a situation that I know will cause anxiety it doesn't have much of an effect to keep me from having an attack. It definitely makes me sleepy."

6

June 17, 2016

23

60

231,925

Trazodone

insomnia

"After working the graveyard shift for 25 years my sleep pattern was non existent. I was a walking nightmare. Four months at 100m and life is good. Now I use it only on occasion."

10

December 21, 2010

22

34

108,364

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"I have been on contrave for 2 weeks now and I love it, I have more energy and I feel great. For me this medicine does what it says, I have lost 5.8 lbs in 2 weeks which is incredible! The only thing I have experienced is being thirsty with dry mouth the first 3 days. But I have noticed I would eat very little and be full , the most amazing thing is I don't want sweets any more! or soda which both have always been my weakness. I personally love so far!"

10

May 20, 2015

21

94

33,245

Microgestin Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I was put on this medication to help with pain associated with endometriosis. I have suffered with it for years. When I first started it, I had break through bleeding, extremely sore breasts and mood swings. Eventually after a couple months, my body adjusted and the breast tenderness subsided pretty much and I no longer had irregular bleeding. I was instructed to take this medicine for 3 months continuously and have a period only once every 3 months. I also suffer with migraines so my doctor put me on topomax 50 mg to help prevent them. The medicines interacted each other and I bled so heavily and had labor like cramps. I stopped topomax and my body still hasn't regulated."

4

January 25, 2017

0

120

206,100

Interferon beta-1a

multiple sclerosis

"I HAVE FOUND THE INPUT YOU GUYS HAVE GIVEN TO BE EXTREMELY HELPFUL! I was diagnosed Dec of 2012. I have been on this medicine for about 10 months. I have had symptoms for years before seeing a neurologist. Aside from the side effects that everyone has mentioned, I have been doing great! Now 24, I am in the free medication program, which is a blessing! Hopefully it works as well for me as it had for all of you that has shared. Stay strong in your journey!"

10

January 6, 2014

19

88

219,371

Dexmethylphenidate

adhd

"I have no insurance and currently back in school for counseling, social worker.... lets say Human Resources. I am 34 years old, can't get insurance with parents, I'm way over 25! I clean homes and babysit to get extra cash for gas and needs and thankfully my parents have extra rooms, also luckily I have no kids. Was getting my 70mg Vyvanse meds paid all for with card, but after renewing was denied due to couldn't read Dr's last name and no proof of income..have none. Was currently taking 30mg Adderall 2x per day, Dr. wanted to try this and luckily about same price, now the Adderall is now half as much, so I must sacrifice. This medicine is by far the best medication I have found for my condition. May just have to pay more for this, best!!!"

10

October 12, 2015

23

139

181,981

Teriflunomide

multiple sclerosis

"I have had MS since 99. Been on shots and different pills. So far Aubagio has been really good. I take at night so I don't have side affects,I also take 2 Tylenol PM with it to keep any issues away, works great! Just don't like the hair loss..will be addressing with hair tech. The PM pill really does help, please try for the people still in it. Bladder,I had fix years ago so I don't have issues with that. Please try..."

8

October 12, 2017

3

82

175,045

Fingolimod

multiple sclerosis

"I just started Gilenya through a research study (or I couldn't afford it) a week ago. I had minor flu like symptoms the first 72 hours and then increased energy the past several days. I have experienced hot flashes at night sometimes. I have never been on any meds since being tested for Multiple Sclerosis in 2005. I am thankful I don't have to take the injections. Tired and oddly depressed today. Hoping that goes away soon and isn't a lasting side effect."

3

May 2, 2013

51

83

191,208

Pentasa

crohn's disease, maintenance

"I have been taking Pentasa since 10 years and has relieved all cramps and distentions. I'm able to lead my life comfortably now. Only recently I have developed rashes all over and want to know in case any one else facing same way."

7

April 26, 2017

8

43

79,293

Plan B One-Step

emergency contraception

"So me and my boyfriend had sex and he thought the condom broke. I peed and due to it being late at night I had to purchase the pill the next morning. I took the pill and didn't get my period until a week later. During that time I was freaking out and that's normal, but let me stress that this pill works! And stressing is normal but saving the stress will save you time and energy because all is gonna work out! After the period was finished I waited a week and took a pregnancy test and it was negative. After another week I took another and still negative! It works! Don't stress!"

10

October 13, 2015

24

114

140,999

Escitalopram

anxiety

"Worst med I ever put in my body. Used to take Paxil 20mg on and off for 9 years and dumbly thought I could try another pill only in case I tried to have kids. And wow worse side effects, insomnia, migraines. I was a hypocondriac and this med caused me to have depression and suicidal thoughts! Did NOT suite me at all. But everyone is different."

1

February 19, 2016

2

67

140,336

Asenapine

bipolar disorde

"I have been depressed or 4 years and diagnosed with Bi-polar disorder with psychotic features for over a year now. I was on tons of medications. Seroquel was supposed to be the "miracle" medicine, but Saphris blows it out. After being hospitalized 4 times for multiple reasons, medications and medications later nothing worked, but 6 months later after being on Saphris I feel a whole lot better. No more voices, shadows, a few mood swings here and there but no manic episodes."

10

April 25, 2011

15

82

7,563

Xanax

anxiety

"I suffer from moderate, sometimes severe anxiety. General life stress, such as my job (bad bosses), my kids arguing over any & everything, etc... I've been on Xanax (alprozolam) for about 2 years on & off. Recently I've started experiencing panic attacks with psychotic features (self-diagnosing here) and as soon as I take a .5mg Xanax tablet, I'm fine within 5-10 minutes. This little tablet has been a lifesaver for me."

10

January 4, 2016

40

71