Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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207,503	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"Wish I had read these reviews first. First time doing this. No warning from the doctor. It appeared to be a harmless, well-diluted clear liquid. Casually took a drink and suddenly my mouth is full of troll urine. Or maple syrup mixed with salty clam water. 15 minutes later and I'm waiting for it to take effect. Strange sounds emanating from my colon. I'm afraid."	6	September 21, 2016	14	65
114,456	Atarax	anxiety	"Two 25mg doses, spread out, reduces anxiety for me, but it also can make me yawn and sleepy and I don't feel safe to drive for about an hour after taking the second dose. Given that I am over sensitive to Benzos this is one of the few anti-anxiety drugs I can take without being over sedated."	9	November 30, 2016	21	57
135,563	Intuniv	adhd	"My 6 year old son is on the 1mg for his short attention issues. He does complain sometimes about the tummy ache but it goes away. I have seen a big difference in his school work and his able to stay focus. How ever I have to try other meds because my insurance will not pay for the medication. they feel as if its to expensive."	7	August 5, 2015	25	66
118,045	Apixaban	prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation	"44yo male prescribed after a second incident of paroxysmal AFib, was on low dose aspirin prior. I've had no side effects after 6 months on it other than easier bruising. It has the same bleeding risk of aspirin but is much more effective for clot control with AFib. Hopefully can get off it soon since I just had an ablation, but at least it's convenient to use vs the kinds that need all the monitoring and diet issues. Can't rate it 10 just because of the obvious bleeding risk issues. I'm lucky enough my insurance covered it for a $20 copay and recently that has dropped to $0 so I guess it's becoming more mainstream vs. the other meds."	9	June 20, 2017	15	119
106,249	Nutraplus	dry skin	"I have suffered from dry itchy skin most of my life until some years ago when my dermatologist recommended this urea cream. Since I started to use it the relief has been remarkable and I have been horrified to find that the manufacturers no longer supply the cream and have replaced it with a sticky lotion. Their reason for this is hard to understand as the cream was much easier to apply and I now am looking for a replacement cream."	9	March 31, 2017	3	81
219,320	Dexmethylphenidate	adhd	"I have an 8 year old with ADHD, ODD & anxiety and a 7 year old with ADHD. We tried everything before going to meds - healthy diet (no sugar/dyes), exercise, consistent schedule. Both boys have taken Focalin XR for a year (started with low dosages and increased as they grew) and it's been life changing! The meds have drastically improved their grades, behaviors and relationships. Both boys take a small dose of Focalin with lunch to get through the afternoon and a small dose of Clonidine in the evening to slow things down for bedtime. Focalin XR has been our saving grace - now instead of CONSTANT redirection, we can actually go do things and have fun. The only side effects are suppressed appetite, but they are both a healthy weight."	10	July 19, 2016	26	132
59,145	Rotigotine	restless legs syndrome	"I've been using the Neupro patch 1% for almost a year. My RLS is severe with involuntary movement of my legs and sometimes my arms when I am in a relaxed position. I have been tested and do not have Parkinson's. I tried Ropinirole 1%, then Ropinirole 2mg XR. Both worked well for about three years then stopped. I also tried Horizant, but the hangover and break through RLS was too distressing. Neupro patch seems to work for now. If I've been extremely physically active or had alcohol, I will have breakthrough. I keep 1mg tablets of Ropinerole on hand for such times. Sometimes I have a skin reaction to the patch. I am beginning to think it may have something to do with diet. The more acidic foods I eat, the more it itches."	8	March 2, 2017	11	135
18,133	Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel	birth control	"I love the NuvaRing. NO side effects. Easy - I just forget about it! I leave it in for 3 weeks, take it out for a week and my menstrual cycle comes for about 4 days then stops. It's fool proof! I can't even feel it. I was on the pill and had bad side effects - swollen, tender breasts and moody. NuvaRing's a miracle!"	10	September 30, 2011	0	65
171,878	Meloxicam	osteoarthritis	"It has worked wonders for me! Thank God that the 4 year hip pain has decreased. Been on Mobic 15mg for two weeks now and able to walk and dance a lot faster.Time to lose some weight! And no side effects."	10	August 16, 2011	13	41
79,889	Blisovi Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I had a wonderful experience with Gildess, but Blisovi on the other hand gave me horrible/painful acne, breast tenderness that got progressively worse, dryness, trouble sleeping, and yeast infections. I tried both dosages with only worse symptoms towards the end on lower dosage (what I tried last). Hopefully this helps!"	3	August 14, 2017	0	50
198,065	Metoprolol	atrial fibrillation	"I am a little tired and forgetful as well. Those seem to be the most common side effects of metoprolol. I also take flecainide and it has some of the same side effects as metoprolol so it's hard to tell which medication is causing this. Sometimes a little hard to focus but together they seem to help with the Atrial fibrillation. "	8	September 29, 2010	38	62
85,171	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I was on Tri-cylen Lo for almost 9 years and my doctor forced me to stop because my BP was high. I miss this pill so much. My periods were consistent down to a time of day. I never had any issues with this pill and now after 4 months on a "less harmful" pill my BP is higher and I'm miserable. Lifestyle choices got in the way - not this pill."	9	October 27, 2015	4	72
149,274	Mirena	birth control	"This is the second Mirena that I have had put in and I love it. The insertion was very painful and I had some cramping for few days, then nothing. I have not had a period in 7yrs, no break through bleeding/cramping/spotting. I also have not noticed any significant weight gain like some people do with certain birth controls. Removing the first one after 5yrs was also a piece of cake not nearly as painful as putting it in!! I love it!! Probably will put another one in(which would make 3) if I still need it by then I'm 43 not sure what the rules are about age and the the max amount of yrs you can have this."	10	March 24, 2015	13	119
80,050	Benzonatate	cough	"This medicine does not work. I used it for a couple days and my cough kept getting worse, I finally just threw the rest of the pills out. It also made me feel like I had trouble breathing. Would definitely try something else before going on this."	1	March 26, 2017	13	47
125,223	Dulcolax	constipation	"I was severely constipated for 4 days. I took 2 dulcolax and it took around 9 hours to work. I had no major cramps like other people. I made sure I was well hydrated and was so relieved when I got relief from my constipation It is an excellent medicine my thoughts as to why others suffered severe abdominal pain is that they were not really constipated that much or they had taken it to clean out their system. I will definitely recommend it to others."	9	June 27, 2016	13	86
94,679	Abilify	bipolar disorde	"I have noticed since I have been on this medication I have become more happy and able to deal with my depression that I was suffering for a few days. I have noticed differences in my sleep pattern. I go back to bed earlier and I wake up early which can be a problem for me at times because I need lots of energy during the day to keep me going because I will get tired and depressed. My mood starts to slip after 3:00 which can be annoying."	8	August 6, 2015	17	89
134,724	Reglan	lactation augmentation	"Took it while breastfeeding to help increase my milk production. While it worked for that, it also put me into a severe depression, which I had never experienced before. My family and doc were convinced I was suffering from PPD (just the phrase, "How are you?" would send me sobbing). After doing a little research, I learned of the side-effect and stopped taking it. The symptoms ceased almost immediately. About 2 weeks later, as my milk production slowed, I thought I'd give it another try (thinking I'd be able to combat the feelings, now that I knew the cause). Within a few hours I could literally feel the black cloud of depression descend. It was terrifying. I never took another pill, and have never had another bout of depression."	1	February 3, 2017	2	129
199,183	Depo-Provera	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I got this shot about 2 and a half months ago. I have not stopped bleeding/ spotting from the first day i got it, not even for a day. Im a surgeon's first nurse, so im on my feet all day, and every now and again i get cramps along with it. My Dr did tell me that the irregularities would be stopping after another dose or 2, which mean i would have to wait about 3- 6 months to some see dry panties. NO."	1	November 23, 2015	17	85
144,756	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I've had this birth control in for almost 3 years now, and I have went from 156 lbs to 224 lbs, I never have been a heavy eater. This birth control really makes you gain a lot of weight. It seems like its almost impossible to lose weight on the birth control my weight stays inbetween 225-210 never any lower or any higher. I do the calorie counts, I watch what I eat, I excercise, it just will not go away. DO NOT PUT YOUR HEALTH AT RISK IT IS NOT WORTH IT"	6	January 31, 2016	8	93
53,849	Dronedarone	atrial fibrillation	"This medication worked for about a month and then I started have more episodes of Atrial Fibrillation in between doses. It made me sick to my stomach, nauseous, and with bad stomach ache."	3	May 28, 2014	21	33
11,257	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium	birth control	"I just started taking it and i am one week into it and I have already gained 6 pounds because my hunger has increased! But other than that it is a great pill."	8	July 4, 2011	2	33
46,146	Repatha	high cholesterol	"I'm a very active 63 yr old with a 4x bypass. After a year of not recommending any cholesterol treatment I finally brought it up myself with my doctor, when she recommended Repatha because of my statin intolerance. After my first injection I started to experience muscle pain in my lats and pecs. It felt like a severe muscle cramp that spread to my arms, although my muscles were not constricting as they would with a muscle cramp. I conferred with my doctor and she said I should not be feeling any side effects because it takes 3 months to reach a therapeutic level so I took the shot the second month and I'm sorry that I did and will not be taking it again because the pain has spread to other areas."	1	March 27, 2017	60	133
210,447	Linzess	constipation, chronic	"i just started taking Linzess and it is a miracle worker for me. I've been constipated for over 30 yrs and nothing helped me. Even Amitiza didn't help, it just bloated me, gave me gas and pain. Linzess works most of the day so I don't take it when I'm out and about. This morning I took 290 mcg. and within an hour I had a bowel motion. I recommend it to anyone who suffers from constipation like me."	10	July 18, 2013	66	79
224,974	Bupropion	depression	"Over the course of several months I've developed an eating disorder. I'm a normal weight but I was diagnosed with EDNOS- a combo of binge eating disorder and anorexia- I don't purge but have had significant weight loss in the past. Have tried Wellbutrin XL for past depression, which worked, but it does not curb my appetite as strongly as this one does. I'm taking generic 100mg, I'm not wholly in love with it because it has increased my anxiety, insomnia, and I feel weird- excited, nervous, tingly- and it's not good when I'm trying to study and sit still. I can only get rid of it if I run it off. Don't feel like eating much anymore- 4 days and already "lost" 3 lbs.I eat when I'm physically hungry.Just worried about the side effect of anxiety"	7	December 3, 2016	2	137
215,763	Copper	birth control	"I had my Paraguard for 9 1/2 years. I only have 1 child who is 14 now. I had her when I was young so I knew I didn't want to have any more kids for awhile. Neither less to say, I have been with my husband now for 10 years and we both love it! Other than a heavy period for the first 4 months it was smooth sailing for me since then. Yes, I still have pms symptoms every month but it's no different than if I had no birth control. Now it's time for me to part ways with my Paraguard because it will expire soon and I am seriously wanting to have a new one replaced. I am in my 30s now and not sure if I want to have any more kids. But my husband doesn't have any so we shall see."	8	December 17, 2016	8	147
166,190	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"Fixing to get this thing out next week and I've had it for a year . I get the sharpest pain I've ever been in at least once a month and sometimes it makes me throw up . I would not recommend the Skyla AT ALL !!!!"	1	December 30, 2016	3	47
32,971	Seasonique	birth control	"I tried Seasonique 3 month supply for birth control & also to control my period's, for the first month I had no period then all of a sudden I bled for three months (full periods not just spotting). But you may try it and it may work for you, because as you know (no one woman's body is the same) so what happened to me may just be my case. If It works for you congratulations."	1	December 28, 2012	32	76
29,386	Topiramate	obesity	"I have been obese my whole life. I have struggled with diets and exercise and eating and starving. I have gone as far as having weight loss surgery. EVERYTHING has only been temporary. My new doctor has recommended Topamax. I currently weigh 282.6. I have started out on 25 in the morning and 25 at night. In 1 month I will go in for my follow up. Has anyone else tried everything else and completely fail? My doctor says it could be my genetic makeup. But anyway I plan on keeping a record on here of my journey for myself and others to follow. Thank you for your support."	10	January 14, 2016	106	109
2,153	Metformin	diabetes, type 2	"Have taken combo Metformin-glyburide and had large stools, with Metformin-glypizide have some problem with the "consistency" of long stools (hard to get and stay clean); otherwise, a miracle drug in glucose level control and muscle tone & weight control."	9	May 21, 2016	16	39
77,277	Lorcaserin	obesity	"I took Belviq for 45 days and had several foggy days and headaches while on the medication. I only lost 2 pounds during that time period. After going back to my doctor he switched me over to Qsymia, which I just started this week."	1	August 21, 2013	45	44
54,449	Bupropion / naltrexone	weight loss	"Added naltrexone to my current regime which includes Bupropion about 2 months ago when I weighed in at 188lb, and although I haven't stepped on a scale since that day I can tell you that the weight is definitely coming off. The journey hasn't been without some side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, and a definite aversion to food about 85% of the time. The aversion to food took me totally by surprise since I genuinely love food."	8	August 13, 2017	0	79
219,328	Carafate	gerd	"I have been diagnosed with extreme acid reflux (more to come later on), Approximately 1 1/2 years ago my bad acid went out of control and started to come up in my mouth walking/sitting/laying down. I went to see my gastroenterologist and he sent me off to see a surgeon. The surgeon says I need a operation that amounts to be a gastric bypass. I did not like the diagnosis, About that time my gastroenterologist decided to drop all his medicare patients. I went to another hospital/gastro guy and he wanted me to stop all my ant-acid meds (2 ACIPHEX 2 RANITIDINE and 2 Omeprazole) for a week, After one days I was asking him to allow me to stay on For some reason the site is not allowing me to enter more details."	2	March 7, 2017	12	133
201,147	Zoloft	obsessive compulsive disorde	"I was prescribed this for OCD, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder and severe depression. First, it didn't do so much, if anything, for my depression. In fact, I had less energy and experienced apathy on this drug . That being said, when it came to my OCD, hyper-vigilance & anxiety, this drug was a miracle drug. It took away 85% of my obsessions & became apathetic to my rituals. Unfortunately, after being on this for 5-6 years (and being above the absolute maximum dose @ 250mg), I've been experiencing major "poop-out" effect. I'm worried that something is not going to work as well and work with the very minimal side effects that I experienced with Zoloft, as I have exhausted countless drugs."	9	October 8, 2016	28	121
64,827	Saphris	schizoaffective disorde	"This medicine is a miracle for me. I used to be on Zyprexa, I am also on Abilify, Trileptal, Klonopin. On Saphris I was able to diet and exercise and lost about 28 pounds. Occasionally I have difficulty sleeping, but this medicine is the best I have come across. Along time ago I used to be on Lithium. I have also responded well to Navane. I almost was in the hospital until I tried the Klonopin. Anyone trying this medicine, in my opinion should be careful because it is so new. I have read the product insert and reactions with other medicines is not well studied. Currently I am dieting and exercising, socializing, and just about normal. I do have periods where my mood swings are preset along with a little paranoia."	10	December 17, 2012	30	132
117,284	Robaxin-750	muscle spasm	"This helps with fibromyalgia pain, but I really need to take it 4 times a day as prescribed or still have pain. I still feel the pain, but it doesn't bother me that much."	7	April 14, 2009	83	34
230,176	Pimozide	tourette's syndrome	"I was diagnosed with a "medium' case of Tourettes Syndrome when I was seven years old. I'm now 23, and in the times before I started Orap about 4 years ago I was on almost every single medication that can be used for Tourettes. In addition to the tics, I have severe anxiety/depression problems, so it complicates matters. I've seen many psychiatrists, and they have all done their best, but in the end, it really came down to finding the right combination of drugs. The Orap is good. There is no cure for Tourettes, yet, but I have faith they will find it. I believe very strongly that medication is not the only way to treat it. Sleep, diet and exercise are all important. But of all the tic medicines, Orap helps the most."	10	May 24, 2009	46	134
176,227	Lorazepam	anxiety	"I am on lexapro since I was 16, so for the past basically five years I've struggled with anxiety. My doctor decided about three weeks ago to give me ativan as a "break the glass kind of emergency" immediate anxiety relief. I've only used it twice since then and I don't know how to describe this medicine other than quiet. It makes everything so quiet. and for someone with anxiety, its a miracle. I've learned what the on-set of an attack looks like, and by taking this medicine within thirty minutes I am calm, collected and have completely avoided what might have been a mental breakdown. Honestly, this drug is such a life saver. It does make you a little sleepy but nothing at all unbearable. I can take it any time of the day. its amazing."	10	November 2, 2016	65	137
13,564	Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine	adhd	"I am on the IR version and I agree with the person who commented that you forget to eat. I have lost 12 pounds over the last six months and I have to remember to eat. As they stated I do get foggy headed and kind of high feeling at times, but when I eat something and remember to take my vitamins since I don't eat as much I am fine. I am older and I did it so I could study for the CPA exam because I could not keep my mind focused on the study materials. My work performance has improved phenomenally as well. My boss noticed at my next review and even commented that I seemed different. My attention to detail had improved and I was staying focused on my tasks so much better. Makes me wish I had done something like this long ago."	9	February 17, 2012	23	148
60,407	NuvaRing	birth control	"I love the NuvaRing and it has no side effects on my sex drive or any other part of my life. I have tried the Implanon, pill, patch etc. NuvaRing is by far my favorite. I would recommend this to any woman!"	10	February 12, 2010	5	42
230,781	Naratriptan	migraine	"First time using prescribed medication for my migraines. Migraines became a new issue after I turned 35. Chalk it up to hormonal change. Anyway, doctor prescribed it, tried it for the first time yesterday. Took it around 6:00pm, laid down because the migraine was already in effect...but I was pretty much out for the count which I didn't expect. Slept until 7:30am this morning. Happy the migraine is gone but I have a Trial on Monday and really could not afford to lose my day yesterday. I mean, having a migraine would also take me out of my routine...was hoping for medication that allowed me to go on with my life and just take care of the migraine. The result is not really what I'm looking for. plus, I'm feeling groggy this morning."	7	March 22, 2015	1	133
30,666	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I have used this product many times but this is the first time it has felt like this the itching is unbearable. I really wanted to go to the ER. I wondered if the made a few changes in product cause I've never felt like this I literally wanted to scratch it out ."	8	September 21, 2017	15	54
153,798	Amoxicillin	urinary tract infection	"So. Amoxicillin works fantastic for a UTI BUT I'd never ever take it w/out a probiotic. I get a bottle of acidophilus (maybe a few billion cultures) at a big box store for under $6. Reason being is antibiotics kill bacteria both good and bad. My daughter gets thrush and Ive NEVER had a yeast infection until on amoxicillin for over 3 days. These Are side effects of good bacteria being killed off. My dr advised me on this & ive never had any more side effects!"	7	March 21, 2016	99	87
156,030	Cialis	erectile dysfunction	"It really works. I take 10 mg within 30 min of sex and I usually have no problems staying rock hard. Usually lasts around 36 hours (the drug...not being rock hard). I used prescription Lily brand for a couple of years but could not afford the price. Tried getting them online for the past two years and it works great! It's made by a generic company in India but I'm still alive :) I read that a lot of generic US drugs are made there. I believe Pfizer makes a lot there. I buy the 20 mg and cut in half with a pill splitter. I promise you I am not a sales rep, just trying to help others who may be in need but can't afford."	10	August 19, 2015	89	127
218,116	Amoxicillin / clavulanate	upper respiratory tract infection	"After one dose I was in ER. I was vomiting violently and became very confused. My husband said I kept asking the same questions over and over. I had memory loss and still can't remember the day I took the dose. I had an MRI and did not have a stroke, all other tests were normal. It might work well for some but clearly it really affects others negatively."	1	January 19, 2017	11	69
121,363	Venlafaxine	post traumatic stress disorde	"This is my first experience with any sort of medication like this. I've been diagnosed with Late onset PTSD. My medical support team and I are still finding a correct dosage, I'm on 225/day now along with Ativan as needed and trazodone to help me fall asleep. I've seen some improvement in my functioning, but I'm not quite where I need to be yet"	7	April 1, 2016	3	64
98,104	Nexplanon	birth control	"I got nexplanon 7/2/2014 and it is now 8/7/2015 . Let me say the good of this first (it'll be very short) I'm not pregnant and two I didn't gain weight. Now for the cons : I have been bleeding ever since I got it and only stop 2-3 days every 2 months . I get irratiable VERY easily. It's not spotting either it's like a period that I am bleeding my doctor says give it a couple more months but I am tired of bleeding so much, so I think I am gonna have my doctor take it out and go on something else."	3	August 7, 2015	7	105
195,426	Aviane	birth control	"I was switched to this when my pharmacy stopped carrying Lutera (which I had been taking for a few years). I HATE THIS BIRTH CONTROL. I went back to the pharmacy after 2 months and told them to never give it to me again and thankfully they had a few Lutera that they let me have. On the plus side, my sex drive was so high, my breasts were very sensitive as well. However, the way my period was while on this pill does not make it worth it. Lutera gives me a super short super light period. This one I had super super heavy flows, blood clots and it lasted 1.5 weeks (compared to Lutera's 4 days). It is different for everyone, but I do not recommend this at all."	4	September 28, 2017	4	131
226,421	Etonogestrel	birth control	"After two years of Depo-Provera shots, I decided to go a little more long term with my BC. On the shot my periods had all but disappeared; I'd get very minimal spotting for a single day out of two months. Since Nexplanon uses the same type of hormone, I incorrectly assumed that my cycle would stay the same. About four months after the insertion, I'm getting a full duration period every two weeks, like clockwork, and my PMS symptoms (irritability, lack of appetite, cramping and diarrhea) are back with a vengeance each time. My doctor wants me to hold out another few months to see if I stabilize. We'll see, I guess. On the positive side, it's effective at preventing pregnancy."	6	July 30, 2015	2	121
134,862	Nucynta ER	pain	"I have been living in pain for 7 years. Four back surgeries and still very little relieve. I am new to this medication, but so far it has worked great. It is really wonderful to have hope again!"	10	March 15, 2012	48	38
231,577	Trazodone	anxiety	"I have had bouts of severe and at times crippling anxiety for over 20 years. Though I mastered recognition of severe anxiety and can skip the ER realizing I cannot die from a panic attack, the effects would still bring me physically to my knees. I failed to respect the source of anxiety: depression. However, the SSRIs out today like Zoloft, etc, are bad on your brain and totally destroy your libido. You eventually are robbed of sleep and the problems spiral: blood pressure, obesity, apnea. Trazadone solves both problems for me, mental depression, physical insomnia. Side effects for me are: muscle spasms/weakness, balance problems, dry eyes, left side throbbing headache and some mania. Hopeful for the future."	10	December 3, 2015	82	118
74,687	Wellbutrin SR	depression	"I was prescribed generic for Wellbutrin 10 days ago, I felt great first couple of days, but last couple of days I feel really depressed, constantly crying and yelling at my husband and kids for no reason. Just left a message for my doctor to call me back to see if we can change either dosage or the medication period."	5	November 28, 2011	41	60
89,087	Celexa	depression	"After the side effects wore off (2-4 weeks of occasional insomnia heightened anxiety bathroom issues and no energy) my overall outlook on life was much more positive. I was laughing, taking on more work, taking care of myself and feeling good. I didn’t notice much weight gain but working in construction between a slowed metabolism and the hard work my weight remained within 2 pounds up or down. Unfortunately I had a rare side effect creep up after 3 months of use, it induced TMJ in me to the point I couldn’t eat. I switched to escitalopram and the TMJ subsided but found that escitalopram did not work for me and I actually gained weight very quickly. Mind you I’ve been on Wellbutrin in conjunction with these medications without issue with W."	6	December 9, 2017	0	132
109,833	Nexplanon	birth control	"Love it, no issues. Got it after I had my second baby and started getting my period monthly again after I stopped breast feeding. Started to lose weight now with no issues and is working great."	10	July 7, 2016	4	36
185,739	Saxenda	obesity	"I've been on this medication almost a full month. I never feel hungry and have been eating WAY less than I ever have, however the scale has not moved. Bad heartburn has been my only side effect. I'll try it one more month and then if no weight loss, I'm going to stop. Disappointed...and I had to pay $1,000 out of pocket!"	1	February 19, 2016	17	62
208,281	Oseltamivir	influenza	"Started having headache and body aches on the night of January 10, I never had experienced such intense body ache before. Had low fever 101F on January 11 but I couldn't get a doctor's appointment till January 12, she did a nose swab and results confirmed influenza A. I started Aleve to alleviate body ache same time as when I started Tamiflu between light breakfast and lunch, noticed diarrhea later that day but thought it was flu related, so I started diarrhea medication. Body aches dissipated through that night and by next morning I could stop Aleve. Flu symptoms cleared since January 14, except for slight dry cough with no chest involvement, and slight allergy-like cold. Tamiflu worked f/me but has side effects of diarrhea and slight nausea."	10	January 15, 2017	10	128
94,680	Abilify	schizophrenia	"This medication made me feel like my brain was fried it was so hard to think and it made me feel hyper on the inside but made my body feel tired and lazy it was a horrible feeling and it made my schizophrenia worse!!"	4	July 31, 2015	10	44
74,153	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I've been on Loestrin for 5 weeks now. I had many side effects so far. I've had the heavy spotting almost like a regular period 2 weeks before my actual period suppose to start. My breast are tender and I feel nausea all the time. I take mine before I go to bed and they said take it with food it should help with the nausea. I get dizzy and very moody. I do mean MOODY! I thought about stopping but I read from others to stick with it and it will get better. I just had a baby six months ago so I know my hormones need time to get adjust with this pill too. I'm going to keep trying to take it and wait and see if I feel better."	4	May 16, 2011	0	132
168,411	Monistat 7	vaginal yeast infection	"This is my first Y.I and I couldn't get to the Dr. For a week, so they told me to try monistat, 7 day treatment. I put it in the first night, no problem. Second night, no problem. By the third day it was doing much better. But all of a sudden the third night, I put it in and intense itching happened. I put some of the cream on the outside and instant burning. It was horrible. I squeezed my legs together begging myself to fall asleep. I woke up that morning and was a little itchy, but felt way better. I then put it on tonight (my 4th night) around 8:30 and here it is, 12:40 and I am up frantically wiping it off trying to relieve this itch. It's horrible. its like it's better UNTIL I use the medicine. Definitely not finishing the last 2 days."	4	August 16, 2017	2	149
160,219	Rivaroxaban	deep vein thrombosis	"Was on xeralto for three months and enjoyed the freedom from warfarin...BUT went back to warfarin because head aches, constant sore upset stomach, weird dreams and hallucinations at night...Three weeks off xeralto and back on warfarin am feeling normal again...Just me and if xeralto works for you stay with it..."	9	January 17, 2014	72	50
31,267	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I got the miconazole 3 this morning and it's my second time using it, but this time is horrible. I started burning and itching right away and now I have a rash due to this product. I had to take a shower immediately."	1	August 20, 2016	0	43
77,598	Cephalexin	bladder infection	"Been taking this medication everyday for about a year now as I have renal failure and recurrent urinary tract infection problems. No side effects at all for me. However, if I forget to take it one day I will get a infection nearly instantly so it's obviously working well."	10	December 19, 2013	78	49
1,443	Sumatriptan	migraine	"I use Imitrex at the start of my aura, which is usually 20 minutes long and once the aura is gone the headache hits me. I add a Vicodin pill with the Imitrex and usually lay down when and where I can. It seems to work for me. The only side effects I have are a stiff neck and upper back and grogginess for a day or two. I keep Imitrex in my car, at work, the boat and my golf bag."	8	December 28, 2010	4	82
165,765	Levonorgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"Have had in since Feb 27/17 been bleeding ever since, just when you think it's done more bleeding.... ready to take this thing out. Doctor checked said it's in place properly and confirmed with an ultrasound. Not getting pregnant which is awesome, also having less sex due to bleeding and cramping so suppose it's doing its job."	3	April 3, 2017	6	57
115,702	Secukinumab	ankylosing spondylitis	"I've finished the 5 week loading dose 3 weeks ago. It is not working for Ankylosing Spondylitis. I am very disappointed. My Dr is upping my dose to 300 mg and I hope that will work."	2	August 22, 2016	24	36
178,830	Victoza	diabetes, type 2	"This medication along with INVOKANA does the trick. I no longer have to take Humalog or any insulin. Invokana 1.8 does the trick, pen needles are easy, I use a short BD 30 for that I think. I inject that in my right leg always. Not saying that is the best, just easy for me. This medication actually lowered my A1C by helping my muscles to use the sugar better. I have had ZERO side effects. Taken it for a few years now. Highly recommend this. Only two 10 star ratings. This and Invokana!"	10	February 6, 2015	64	94
186,728	Benicar	high blood pressure	"I have been taking Diovan HCT for the past 10 years; varying doses as my BP continued to increase with age. Diovan was giving me debilitating migraines and the weight gain was out of control; even though I am a vegetarian and walk about 3 miles a day. Life on Diovan was miserable. Two weeks ago I persuaded my doctor to switch me to Benicar HCT and to start me on the lowest dose. My BP while on Diovan HCT hovered around 190/102 the highest was 200/105 which was becoming rather common lately. So my doctor also prescribed Bystolic. Three hours after taking Benicar HCT, my blood pressure slowly dropped to 133/80. I am not used to "normal" blood pressure, so I felt like I was drunk. Quite a nice feeling from such a small pill...LOL."	9	July 21, 2015	41	136
40,611	Zanaflex	muscle spasm	"I have chronic pain from several herniated discs and spinal stenosis. I also have fibromyalgia. I began taking Zanaflex last month and the relief is wonderful. I no longer hurt and spasm all night and now I can sleep instead. I take 4mg tabs 2 at bedtime and go immediately to bed as it makes me drowsy right away and I become dizzy if I stay up. I wake up rested with no hangover at all and feel good the next day. I take narcotics during the day for pain relief and the addition of this to my regimen is great. I love it."	10	May 2, 2013	171	104
62,233	Citalopram	anxiety and stress	"So far this medication's only flaws for me are, weight gain, and lack of ability to stay asleep which was a factor prior but seems to be enhanced. Well my doctor said those symptoms I'm experiencing are those of depression..and upped my dosage to 20mg. It's only been about a steady two months approx, a little less, and I feel better; I still feel anxiety which I would say comes with my depression but it doesn't bother me as much to go and be social as before."	8	October 15, 2013	8	87
169,158	Ipratropium	copd, maintenance	"This works. It's about the only prescription inhaler that does work. This one works. It is not as good as Primatene Mist but it does work. Side effects including the standard steroid use warning though."	10	November 6, 2012	16	35
137,845	Enbrel	ankylosing spondylitis	"Have had Ankolysing Spondylitis since 17, never knew that until 3 years ago. Just thought I had bad back, knees and shoulders. Had one of my "episodes" that didn't pass in 3 weeks, went to Docotr, gave all my symptoms, he asked if I ever had X-rays of my spine. Yes I had, but not the right area, and there was all this fusing, and calcification in my lungs, did some tests, and a referral to a Rheumatologist, findings of AS and Fibromyalgia. Enbrel has saved my life, I am allergic to NSAIDs so no help there, but with Enbrel at 48 years I feel I have this disease, not that it has Me. Still have some BAD Days but am able to hold job and have a life."	9	May 7, 2010	34	129
219,011	Depakote	mania	"I cannot account for those with Bi-Polar I, but this may apply to you if you have been diagnosed with social anxiety, Bipolar II or a mild form of the disorder. On 1000mg (combined with 200mg Lamictal) I felt "far away" when talking to people. I cut back down to 500mg. I began to feel it was inhibiting my creativity; sometimes I felt "dumb." I used other drugs to combat the Depakote from holding me back. Plus drinking on it caused depression and knocked me out. My doctor should not have put me on this medication to treat me for anxiety."	1	May 4, 2009	48	101
53,335	Edarbyclor	high blood pressure	"I cannot take this medication. I attempted to take it 2 different times and ended up with severe migraines. I was foolish enough to take it a second time to make sure it was the medication. Worst migraine of my life. I had to take a 40mg Relpax and repeat the dosage one hour later to get some relief. I was in so much pain, I paid $108 for 2 pills of Relpax that my insurance would not cover after trying Generic Maxalt. Words cannot describe the head pain this medication caused."	1	August 28, 2016	6	92
75,263	Vistaril	anxiety	"I have anxiety/panic attacks. Was using Ativan and it was great. Calmed me immediately, didn't make me drowsy or put of it but psychiatrist told me some people's depression gets worse. Mine didn't but she made me switch to Vistaril which does nothing for me. I've tried taking several at a time and still doesn't help. I really wish I could go back to Ativan. Hopefully next appointment she'll let me. I cannot stand feeling like I'm having a heart attack anymore!"	1	February 9, 2016	50	82
670	Medroxyprogesterone	birth control	"I was on Depo for 13 years. Zero periods in that time. I did have a bone density scan after 10 years and that checked out fine. I went off of the shot one year ago. It took me about 6 months to get a period and now it seems my body is making up for 13 years of missed ones. I have had some serious hormonal swings over the past year but overall the period is the only thing I can see that is different. I am ready to go back on Depo until menopause."	10	September 29, 2011	5	96
15,017	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I have been taking Microgestin for 10 years and have experienced minimal side effects. The positives: My periods are much lighter, shorter, and I have less cramping. My skin cleared up dramatically, I would get cystic acne and this pill in combination with tretinoin from my dermatologist has drastically improved my skin. I have experienced no weight gain. The down side is my libido has decreased recently (only after being on the pill for many years); I'll be switching pills temporarily to see if there is a difference. I did stop taking this pill for about 6 months and I immediately gained weight and my acne returned. If it works for you, it's a great lo dose option!"	9	July 28, 2017	3	118
36,818	Chondroitin / glucosamine	osteoarthritis	"When I took this continuously, it appeared helpful in movement and pain relief. I ran out of stock for about 15 days, the Pain and stiffness returned with a vengeance. It can merely be a pain killer and not a cure."	6	October 23, 2017	0	41
140,945	Escitalopram	generalized anxiety disorde	"This medication saved my life. I have been struggling with anxiety for 20 years and nothing has worked. Finally decided to go on an SSRI for this and mild depression and it's like the weight has been lifted off of me. No longer am sick all of the time. No longer do my triggers affect me to the extent that they once did. I had panic attacks about taking this medication, and if you have anxiety about medication I ask you to just give it a try. If this isn't the one for you then your doctor can switch you. If you're looking for a sign to start I hope that this is it!"	10	March 10, 2016	84	114
11,443	Afinitor	breast cance	"Although the medication did effectively treat my cancer the side effects were so severe that I decided to discontinue use of the drug and try an alternate treatment. Skin rash started on my hands initially and spread to my entire body causing severe itching and scratching which led to something looking like opened bug bites all over. Severe gum irritation described by my dental hygienist as your gums are flapping in the wind, also red swollen gums which caused me to be unable to eat anything not soft. Lost 10 lbs the first two months. Also projectile vomiting, diahrea and nausea. At three months I found it had made me diabetic and raised my triglycerides to over 500. That's when I opted to stop treatment."	2	March 15, 2016	11	125
139,204	Phentermine	weight loss	"I started taking Phentermine on 06/25/08. I am 5 foot tall and weighed in at 174 lbs, today I weighed in at 166 lbs. I lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks with limited exercise. This diet pill is GREAT, nothing like I have taken in the past. I have no hungry spells during the day and some days I have to force myself to even eat. It gives me a boost of energy that is needed to keep up with my 2 year old little girl. I also have the energy to start training for a 5K race."	10	July 9, 2008	30	98
120,584	Degarelix	prostate cance	"Been taking it for about 4 months, lower back pain gone, heat and cold flashes, testicles shrinking, no sex drive, weight gain, My PSA number was 212 and last checked was 9 so its working. I have stage 4 where it has gone to my bones. Now I am also using Marijuana to see if it helps cancer.. we shall see........"	7	December 22, 2015	23	61
109,778	Nexplanon	birth control	"The only thing I like about Nexplanon is that is has not (and I hope won't) allow me to get pregnant... But I'm getting more than regular periods, and between those, constant spotting. My mood swings are ridiculous. My partner is constantly walking on eggshells around me. I was never ever like this before my implant. I'm going to have it removed."	5	July 18, 2016	7	62
207,855	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"The taste is dreadful. I actually couldn't get the last swallow of the first dose down, but did get the 32 ounces of water down over a period of time. I am very thin, so drinking all of this took time. It took me 45 minutes to get the first dose down, seriously it made me want to hurl. Then it took the prep about 2 hours to start working.....as I type this it is still working and it's been close to an hour now. To borrow a line from the movie, "Bridesmaids", "it's pouring out of me like molten lava!" So yes, this definitely works. Not looking forward to the next dose and praying it doesn't take so long to work."	8	May 7, 2015	8	122
30,820	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I feel so relieved after reading sooo many reviews of exactly how I feel right now . When I read someone feels like the fires of mordor is down there she is not lying. I used this product when I was younger and NEVER EVER had this feeling of burning and itching times 200000!!!! I am keeping a cold compress between my legs from the pain. I've been up since 2am it is now 4 am I used the 1 day treatment and my side effects from this product are worse than I felt before I used the damn medicine ! Stay FAR AWAY just go to the doctor !!!!!"	1	June 22, 2017	7	110
229,039	Tadalafil	benign prostatic hyperplasia	"I have been taking various Benign Prostate Hyperplasia medicines, Cardura is the most recent and is the only one that does not cause as severe retro-ejaculation. My urologist put me on daily Cialis and my ejaculations have greatly improved and my frequency of urination at night also has improved. Only problem is my insurance will only prescribe 24 capsules which they consider a 90 day supply. I can get Viagra 10 mg which 24 capsules will last several months."	10	February 6, 2014	3	79
107,406	Implanon	birth control	"Had Implanon 08/08 - 08/11. From the start, I had spotting/full period 3 weeks out of the month, then two months a year I would have zero spotting or no period at all. No bad side effects until the last year. Started having cramps, heavier periods, and bad mood swings. Over the 3 years I gained 65lbs despite a healthy diet and exercise routine. When seeing my doctor last week to remove it, she instantly commented on the weight gain and said she attributes it to the Implanon. The bleeding and weight gain were just not worth it. It was inconvenient so I am switching back to the pill."	5	August 18, 2011	0	109
221,808	Methamphetamine	adhd	"After trying Strattera, Vyvanse, Adderall and Dexedrine with side-effects that interfered with my daily life, I was prescribed Desoxyn. A smaller dose of Desoxyn gives a far greater primary effectiveness than any other medicine, and with significantly less side-effects than any other medicine. As far as my ADHD is concerned, this medication is absolutely amazing at helping me out."	10	June 24, 2009	103	59
153,523	Doxycycline	rosacea	"I've had mild Rosacea for 20years but it really started to flare up when I was 52. My Dermatologist prescribed Metrogel and Oracea for 3 months after two weeks of Doxycycline 100mg 2x day. My skin cleared up in about 3 days. My insurance won't pay for the Metrogel or Oracea so I just continued to take the Doxy 100mg once a day, now I chop it in half and take 50mg a day. My skin is still clear. I'd rather take it than the other two (topical and oral) combined. Cheaper too."	10	November 26, 2012	32	93
50,758	Gabapentin	pain	"I live with chronic back and neck pain from an accident. I have been on every narcotic available and now use fentanyl patches. The patches work for everything except the nerve pain in my neck, shoulder and left arm. I couldn't get any relief from the pain, especially at night trying to sleep. My doctor put me on Neurontin about 2 weeks ago and what a relief. Amazing that Neurontin took away that pain."	8	December 28, 2008	161	74
25,353	Golimumab	ulcerative colitis	"Had a major flare up back in April that almost lead to emergency Colonectomy. Hospitalized for 19 days straight, was in 2 different hospitals lost about half my bodies blood and 50 lbs over 6 months time. 1st doctor put me on many of the wrong medications as the disease was too severe. Starting out on Lialda, Uceris then up to Remicade which started to work for about a week and then Prednisone which was horrible. When I was in the 2nd hospital I had another Doctor prescribe Simponi and it took a while but is working for sure. I went from 20 times a day of red to 1 - 3 times a day (clear water)."	10	January 22, 2015	28	117
177,426	Duloxetine	chronic pain	"I've been in chronic pain for YEARS..just the other day I took cymbalta..it worked the first day..unbelievable I was amazed.I read a ton of bad reviews so I was sceptical. But it worked..I dont have to take any pain meds at all. I have fibromyalgia small fiber nuropothy degenerative disc disease osteoarthritis lupus.."	10	May 21, 2016	84	53
96,722	Neurontin	peripheral neuropathy	"Makes me feel very tired and quite unwell (low mood, upset, sad etc). Dont seem to get much pain relief, although it takes the edge off the worst pain. Not sure about it, but think I am negative towards it because it is a anti convulsant drug and I am using it for neuropathic pain. Positive comments from this site may make me try and think better of it!!"	2	May 16, 2010	44	69
13,885	Bydureon	diabetes, type 2	"I am now on bydureon for nine weeks now. So far I lost 30 and a half pounds. I am eating right and exercising with the injection. I have some nausea the first 2 days after injection but not real bad. Also at injection site I was getting lumps but took someone's advice on here to apply ice for 15 minutes after injection and it works. I am very grateful to have this meds."	10	March 28, 2017	20	74
82,702	Paxil	anxiety	"Really helps my PMDD and my stress/anxiety. I was very thin from stress before I started on Paxil. I have rapidly gained weight since taking this medication. I have also become emotionless. As much as I dislike it, at least I don't feel anger, stress and anxiety anymore. Clearly I'm taking the good with the bad."	7	July 27, 2017	24	56
117,710	Nortriptyline	migraine prevention	"This medication actually works for migraine prevention. I take only 30 mg a night, and I really didn't expect much. The first week I still had migraines almost every day, but then after that, I almost never get them...not even close. I haven't experienced any side effects except for tiredness in the beginning, and that's a good thing. It helps me relax before bed, and not living with constant pain is a blessing. Also, I'm on 450 mg of Wellbutrin but was still depressed; this tiny dose of Nortriptyline for about 3 weeks has made all the difference and I'm happier. Actually, if I had to say one bad thing about it, it's that it's made me crave sweets like crazy...I've gained 5 pounds. Otherwise, great med."	10	September 8, 2012	30	127
129,911	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"Four days after my period ended I decided to have intercourse for the first time. As my luck would have it, I hadn't taken my birth control in 5 days due to my prescription running out and the condom broke. Three hours later found me at my local Farm Fresh asking for Plan B (they gave me Next Choice instead). I took it and freaked out for six days. On the seventh day I got my period again. The bleeding was really heavy and the cramps were terrible, but I was ecstatic. Oh and I weigh 178. It worked wonderfully. Best $40 I've ever spent."	10	April 7, 2015	3	105
123,606	Skyla	birth control	"I am 21 and have not had kids. It was just in and out of the office. It wasn't too bad of an experience for me. I just didn't think about it while it was being put in. It went smooth and fairly well! It also helps that I have an awesome doctor who talked to me step by step. I bled for maybe a couple days if that and had minimal cramping. It's been a little over a week and I don't even notice or feel it! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones!"	10	July 4, 2017	2	96
192,231	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"I've tried going on Yasmin twice before after being on different pills (I changed because of weight-gain), but never lasted more than 3 days on it because of the intense mood swings on it. This is the third time trying it and I'm just going on a week and I've never felt worse in my life. I get major mood swings, feel like I'm always on the verge of crying, getting easily irritated, getting jealous/paranoid and have a strange feeling of 'self-awareness'. I'm not happy and will be changing back to the previous pill as soon as possible. Seems to have worked well with others but for me, it's been a nightmare."	1	January 10, 2016	10	112
20,129	Macrobid	urinary tract infection	"I read the side effects before taking this medicine, which you should probably never do, but I decided to give it a try anyways. Took one dose and was fine, after the next dose I started feeling not good. Got the chills and a slight fever, and made my already existing anxiety worse. It did however, make the urinary symptoms subside. However, when my original urinary culture returned, no bacteria was found??? needless to say, because of the side effects, I stopped after two doses."	1	December 20, 2015	13	85
46,318	Modafinil	depression	"Since diagnosis I have been on almost every medication that has been introduced. For the last five years I have taken 300mg Bupropion, 300mg Gabapentin 3/day, 200mg Modafinil, and additionally, Xanax, as needed. The Bupropion alone was not helping somatic symptoms and the Gabapentin solved that. The added Modafinil caused no noticeable side effects. It did provide increased energy, a more positive mood, emotional stability, and a feeling of cheerfulness which was foreign to me. It does not prevent a good afternoon nap when needed and has never interfered with sleep at night. As I told my physician, "The bupropion keeps me from wanting to die and the modafinil makes me want to live," Any minor side effects would be worth the benefits"	10	June 24, 2015	62	123
230,949	Milnacipran	ibromyalgia	"I got a titration packet and it relieved my pain within a few hours of taking it. I was so very happy and excited. I slept well. However, on day 3, I started having horrible stomach cramps with it and had to stop it. Now I am trying Lyrica. We'll see how that goes. "	3	June 26, 2011	9	55

207,503

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"Wish I had read these reviews first. First time doing this. No warning from the doctor. It appeared to be a harmless, well-diluted clear liquid. Casually took a drink and suddenly my mouth is full of troll urine. Or maple syrup mixed with salty clam water. 15 minutes later and I'm waiting for it to take effect. Strange sounds emanating from my colon. I'm afraid."

6

September 21, 2016

14

65

114,456

Atarax

anxiety

"Two 25mg doses, spread out, reduces anxiety for me, but it also can make me yawn and sleepy and I don't feel safe to drive for about an hour after taking the second dose. Given that I am over sensitive to Benzos this is one of the few anti-anxiety drugs I can take without being over sedated."

9

November 30, 2016

21

57

135,563

Intuniv

adhd

"My 6 year old son is on the 1mg for his short attention issues. He does complain sometimes about the tummy ache but it goes away. I have seen a big difference in his school work and his able to stay focus. How ever I have to try other meds because my insurance will not pay for the medication. they feel as if its to expensive."

7

August 5, 2015

25

66

118,045

Apixaban

prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation

"44yo male prescribed after a second incident of paroxysmal AFib, was on low dose aspirin prior. I've had no side effects after 6 months on it other than easier bruising. It has the same bleeding risk of aspirin but is much more effective for clot control with AFib. Hopefully can get off it soon since I just had an ablation, but at least it's convenient to use vs the kinds that need all the monitoring and diet issues. Can't rate it 10 just because of the obvious bleeding risk issues. I'm lucky enough my insurance covered it for a $20 copay and recently that has dropped to $0 so I guess it's becoming more mainstream vs. the other meds."

9

June 20, 2017

15

119

106,249

Nutraplus

dry skin

"I have suffered from dry itchy skin most of my life until some years ago when my dermatologist recommended this urea cream. Since I started to use it the relief has been remarkable and I have been horrified to find that the manufacturers no longer supply the cream and have replaced it with a sticky lotion. Their reason for this is hard to understand as the cream was much easier to apply and I now am looking for a replacement cream."

9

March 31, 2017

3

81

219,320

Dexmethylphenidate

adhd

"I have an 8 year old with ADHD, ODD & anxiety and a 7 year old with ADHD. We tried everything before going to meds - healthy diet (no sugar/dyes), exercise, consistent schedule. Both boys have taken Focalin XR for a year (started with low dosages and increased as they grew) and it's been life changing! The meds have drastically improved their grades, behaviors and relationships. Both boys take a small dose of Focalin with lunch to get through the afternoon and a small dose of Clonidine in the evening to slow things down for bedtime. Focalin XR has been our saving grace - now instead of CONSTANT redirection, we can actually go do things and have fun. The only side effects are suppressed appetite, but they are both a healthy weight."

10

July 19, 2016

26

132

59,145

Rotigotine

restless legs syndrome

"I've been using the Neupro patch 1% for almost a year. My RLS is severe with involuntary movement of my legs and sometimes my arms when I am in a relaxed position. I have been tested and do not have Parkinson's. I tried Ropinirole 1%, then Ropinirole 2mg XR. Both worked well for about three years then stopped. I also tried Horizant, but the hangover and break through RLS was too distressing. Neupro patch seems to work for now. If I've been extremely physically active or had alcohol, I will have breakthrough. I keep 1mg tablets of Ropinerole on hand for such times. Sometimes I have a skin reaction to the patch. I am beginning to think it may have something to do with diet. The more acidic foods I eat, the more it itches."

8

March 2, 2017

11

135

18,133

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

birth control

"I love the NuvaRing. NO side effects. Easy - I just forget about it! I leave it in for 3 weeks, take it out for a week and my menstrual cycle comes for about 4 days then stops. It's fool proof! I can't even feel it. I was on the pill and had bad side effects - swollen, tender breasts and moody. NuvaRing's a miracle!"

10

September 30, 2011

0

65

171,878

Meloxicam

osteoarthritis

"It has worked wonders for me! Thank God that the 4 year hip pain has decreased. Been on Mobic 15mg for two weeks now and able to walk and dance a lot faster.Time to lose some weight! And no side effects."

10

August 16, 2011

13

41

79,889

Blisovi Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I had a wonderful experience with Gildess, but Blisovi on the other hand gave me horrible/painful acne, breast tenderness that got progressively worse, dryness, trouble sleeping, and yeast infections. I tried both dosages with only worse symptoms towards the end on lower dosage (what I tried last). Hopefully this helps!"

3

August 14, 2017

0

50

198,065

Metoprolol

atrial fibrillation

"I am a little tired and forgetful as well. Those seem to be the most common side effects of metoprolol. I also take flecainide and it has some of the same side effects as metoprolol so it's hard to tell which medication is causing this. Sometimes a little hard to focus but together they seem to help with the Atrial fibrillation. "

8

September 29, 2010

38

62

85,171

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I was on Tri-cylen Lo for almost 9 years and my doctor forced me to stop because my BP was high. I miss this pill so much. My periods were consistent down to a time of day. I never had any issues with this pill and now after 4 months on a "less harmful" pill my BP is higher and I'm miserable. Lifestyle choices got in the way - not this pill."

9

October 27, 2015

4

72

149,274

Mirena

birth control

"This is the second Mirena that I have had put in and I love it. The insertion was very painful and I had some cramping for few days, then nothing. I have not had a period in 7yrs, no break through bleeding/cramping/spotting. I also have not noticed any significant weight gain like some people do with certain birth controls. Removing the first one after 5yrs was also a piece of cake not nearly as painful as putting it in!! I love it!! Probably will put another one in(which would make 3) if I still need it by then I'm 43 not sure what the rules are about age and the the max amount of yrs you can have this."

10

March 24, 2015

13

119

80,050

Benzonatate

cough

"This medicine does not work. I used it for a couple days and my cough kept getting worse, I finally just threw the rest of the pills out. It also made me feel like I had trouble breathing. Would definitely try something else before going on this."

1

March 26, 2017

13

47

125,223

Dulcolax

constipation

"I was severely constipated for 4 days. I took 2 dulcolax and it took around 9 hours to work. I had no major cramps like other people. I made sure I was well hydrated and was so relieved when I got relief from my constipation It is an excellent medicine my thoughts as to why others suffered severe abdominal pain is that they were not really constipated that much or they had taken it to clean out their system. I will definitely recommend it to others."

9

June 27, 2016

13

86

94,679

Abilify

bipolar disorde

"I have noticed since I have been on this medication I have become more happy and able to deal with my depression that I was suffering for a few days. I have noticed differences in my sleep pattern. I go back to bed earlier and I wake up early which can be a problem for me at times because I need lots of energy during the day to keep me going because I will get tired and depressed. My mood starts to slip after 3:00 which can be annoying."

8

August 6, 2015

17

89

134,724

Reglan

lactation augmentation

"Took it while breastfeeding to help increase my milk production. While it worked for that, it also put me into a severe depression, which I had never experienced before. My family and doc were convinced I was suffering from PPD (just the phrase, "How are you?" would send me sobbing). After doing a little research, I learned of the side-effect and stopped taking it. The symptoms ceased almost immediately. About 2 weeks later, as my milk production slowed, I thought I'd give it another try (thinking I'd be able to combat the feelings, now that I knew the cause). Within a few hours I could literally feel the black cloud of depression descend. It was terrifying. I never took another pill, and have never had another bout of depression."

1

February 3, 2017

2

129

199,183

Depo-Provera

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I got this shot about 2 and a half months ago. I have not stopped bleeding/ spotting from the first day i got it, not even for a day. Im a surgeon's first nurse, so im on my feet all day, and every now and again i get cramps along with it. My Dr did tell me that the irregularities would be stopping after another dose or 2, which mean i would have to wait about 3- 6 months to some see dry panties. NO."

1

November 23, 2015

17

85

144,756

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I've had this birth control in for almost 3 years now, and I have went from 156 lbs to 224 lbs, I never have been a heavy eater. This birth control really makes you gain a lot of weight. It seems like its almost impossible to lose weight on the birth control my weight stays inbetween 225-210 never any lower or any higher. I do the calorie counts, I watch what I eat, I excercise, it just will not go away. DO NOT PUT YOUR HEALTH AT RISK IT IS NOT WORTH IT"

6

January 31, 2016

8

93

53,849

Dronedarone

atrial fibrillation

"This medication worked for about a month and then I started have more episodes of Atrial Fibrillation in between doses. It made me sick to my stomach, nauseous, and with bad stomach ache."

3

May 28, 2014

21

33

11,257

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

birth control

"I just started taking it and i am one week into it and I have already gained 6 pounds because my hunger has increased! But other than that it is a great pill."

8

July 4, 2011

2

33

46,146

Repatha

high cholesterol

"I'm a very active 63 yr old with a 4x bypass. After a year of not recommending any cholesterol treatment I finally brought it up myself with my doctor, when she recommended Repatha because of my statin intolerance. After my first injection I started to experience muscle pain in my lats and pecs. It felt like a severe muscle cramp that spread to my arms, although my muscles were not constricting as they would with a muscle cramp. I conferred with my doctor and she said I should not be feeling any side effects because it takes 3 months to reach a therapeutic level so I took the shot the second month and I'm sorry that I did and will not be taking it again because the pain has spread to other areas."

1

March 27, 2017

60

133

210,447

Linzess

constipation, chronic

"i just started taking Linzess and it is a miracle worker for me. I've been constipated for over 30 yrs and nothing helped me. Even Amitiza didn't help, it just bloated me, gave me gas and pain. Linzess works most of the day so I don't take it when I'm out and about. This morning I took 290 mcg. and within an hour I had a bowel motion. I recommend it to anyone who suffers from constipation like me."

10

July 18, 2013

66

79

224,974

Bupropion

depression

"Over the course of several months I've developed an eating disorder. I'm a normal weight but I was diagnosed with EDNOS- a combo of binge eating disorder and anorexia- I don't purge but have had significant weight loss in the past. Have tried Wellbutrin XL for past depression, which worked, but it does not curb my appetite as strongly as this one does. I'm taking generic 100mg, I'm not wholly in love with it because it has increased my anxiety, insomnia, and I feel weird- excited, nervous, tingly- and it's not good when I'm trying to study and sit still. I can only get rid of it if I run it off. Don't feel like eating much anymore- 4 days and already "lost" 3 lbs.I eat when I'm physically hungry.Just worried about the side effect of anxiety"

7

December 3, 2016

2

137

215,763

Copper

birth control

"I had my Paraguard for 9 1/2 years. I only have 1 child who is 14 now. I had her when I was young so I knew I didn't want to have any more kids for awhile. Neither less to say, I have been with my husband now for 10 years and we both love it! Other than a heavy period for the first 4 months it was smooth sailing for me since then. Yes, I still have pms symptoms every month but it's no different than if I had no birth control. Now it's time for me to part ways with my Paraguard because it will expire soon and I am seriously wanting to have a new one replaced. I am in my 30s now and not sure if I want to have any more kids. But my husband doesn't have any so we shall see."

8

December 17, 2016

8

147

166,190

Levonorgestrel

birth control

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

1

December 30, 2016

3

47

32,971

Seasonique

birth control

"I tried Seasonique 3 month supply for birth control & also to control my period's, for the first month I had no period then all of a sudden I bled for three months (full periods not just spotting). But you may try it and it may work for you, because as you know (no one woman's body is the same) so what happened to me may just be my case. If It works for you congratulations."

1

December 28, 2012

32

76

29,386

Topiramate

obesity

"I have been obese my whole life. I have struggled with diets and exercise and eating and starving. I have gone as far as having weight loss surgery. EVERYTHING has only been temporary. My new doctor has recommended Topamax. I currently weigh 282.6. I have started out on 25 in the morning and 25 at night. In 1 month I will go in for my follow up. Has anyone else tried everything else and completely fail? My doctor says it could be my genetic makeup. But anyway I plan on keeping a record on here of my journey for myself and others to follow. Thank you for your support."

10

January 14, 2016

106

109

2,153

Metformin

diabetes, type 2

"Have taken combo Metformin-glyburide and had large stools, with Metformin-glypizide have some problem with the "consistency" of long stools (hard to get and stay clean); otherwise, a miracle drug in glucose level control and muscle tone & weight control."

9

May 21, 2016

16

39

77,277

Lorcaserin

obesity

"I took Belviq for 45 days and had several foggy days and headaches while on the medication. I only lost 2 pounds during that time period. After going back to my doctor he switched me over to Qsymia, which I just started this week."

1

August 21, 2013

45

44

54,449

Bupropion / naltrexone

weight loss

"Added naltrexone to my current regime which includes Bupropion about 2 months ago when I weighed in at 188lb, and although I haven't stepped on a scale since that day I can tell you that the weight is definitely coming off. The journey hasn't been without some side effects such as dry mouth, constipation, and a definite aversion to food about 85% of the time. The aversion to food took me totally by surprise since I genuinely love food."

8

August 13, 2017

0

79

219,328

Carafate

gerd

"I have been diagnosed with extreme acid reflux (more to come later on), Approximately 1 1/2 years ago my bad acid went out of control and started to come up in my mouth walking/sitting/laying down. I went to see my gastroenterologist and he sent me off to see a surgeon. The surgeon says I need a operation that amounts to be a gastric bypass. I did not like the diagnosis, About that time my gastroenterologist decided to drop all his medicare patients. I went to another hospital/gastro guy and he wanted me to stop all my ant-acid meds (2 ACIPHEX 2 RANITIDINE and 2 Omeprazole) for a week, After one days I was asking him to allow me to stay on For some reason the site is not allowing me to enter more details."

2

March 7, 2017

12

133

201,147

Zoloft

obsessive compulsive disorde

"I was prescribed this for OCD, PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder and severe depression. First, it didn't do so much, if anything, for my depression. In fact, I had less energy and experienced apathy on this drug . That being said, when it came to my OCD, hyper-vigilance & anxiety, this drug was a miracle drug. It took away 85% of my obsessions & became apathetic to my rituals. Unfortunately, after being on this for 5-6 years (and being above the absolute maximum dose @ 250mg), I've been experiencing major "poop-out" effect. I'm worried that something is not going to work as well and work with the very minimal side effects that I experienced with Zoloft, as I have exhausted countless drugs."

9

October 8, 2016

28

121

64,827

Saphris

schizoaffective disorde

"This medicine is a miracle for me. I used to be on Zyprexa, I am also on Abilify, Trileptal, Klonopin. On Saphris I was able to diet and exercise and lost about 28 pounds. Occasionally I have difficulty sleeping, but this medicine is the best I have come across. Along time ago I used to be on Lithium. I have also responded well to Navane. I almost was in the hospital until I tried the Klonopin. Anyone trying this medicine, in my opinion should be careful because it is so new. I have read the product insert and reactions with other medicines is not well studied. Currently I am dieting and exercising, socializing, and just about normal. I do have periods where my mood swings are preset along with a little paranoia."

10

December 17, 2012

30

132

117,284

Robaxin-750

muscle spasm

"This helps with fibromyalgia pain, but I really need to take it 4 times a day as prescribed or still have pain. I still feel the pain, but it doesn't bother me that much."

7

April 14, 2009

83

34

230,176

Pimozide

tourette's syndrome

"I was diagnosed with a "medium' case of Tourettes Syndrome when I was seven years old. I'm now 23, and in the times before I started Orap about 4 years ago I was on almost every single medication that can be used for Tourettes. In addition to the tics, I have severe anxiety/depression problems, so it complicates matters. I've seen many psychiatrists, and they have all done their best, but in the end, it really came down to finding the right combination of drugs. The Orap is good. There is no cure for Tourettes, yet, but I have faith they will find it. I believe very strongly that medication is not the only way to treat it. Sleep, diet and exercise are all important. But of all the tic medicines, Orap helps the most."

10

May 24, 2009

46

134

176,227

Lorazepam

anxiety

"I am on lexapro since I was 16, so for the past basically five years I've struggled with anxiety. My doctor decided about three weeks ago to give me ativan as a "break the glass kind of emergency" immediate anxiety relief. I've only used it twice since then and I don't know how to describe this medicine other than quiet. It makes everything so quiet. and for someone with anxiety, its a miracle. I've learned what the on-set of an attack looks like, and by taking this medicine within thirty minutes I am calm, collected and have completely avoided what might have been a mental breakdown. Honestly, this drug is such a life saver. It does make you a little sleepy but nothing at all unbearable. I can take it any time of the day. its amazing."

10

November 2, 2016

65

137

13,564

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

adhd

"I am on the IR version and I agree with the person who commented that you forget to eat. I have lost 12 pounds over the last six months and I have to remember to eat. As they stated I do get foggy headed and kind of high feeling at times, but when I eat something and remember to take my vitamins since I don't eat as much I am fine. I am older and I did it so I could study for the CPA exam because I could not keep my mind focused on the study materials. My work performance has improved phenomenally as well. My boss noticed at my next review and even commented that I seemed different. My attention to detail had improved and I was staying focused on my tasks so much better. Makes me wish I had done something like this long ago."

9

February 17, 2012

23

148

60,407

NuvaRing

birth control

"I love the NuvaRing and it has no side effects on my sex drive or any other part of my life. I have tried the Implanon, pill, patch etc. NuvaRing is by far my favorite. I would recommend this to any woman!"

10

February 12, 2010

5

42

230,781

Naratriptan

migraine

"First time using prescribed medication for my migraines. Migraines became a new issue after I turned 35. Chalk it up to hormonal change. Anyway, doctor prescribed it, tried it for the first time yesterday. Took it around 6:00pm, laid down because the migraine was already in effect...but I was pretty much out for the count which I didn't expect. Slept until 7:30am this morning. Happy the migraine is gone but I have a Trial on Monday and really could not afford to lose my day yesterday. I mean, having a migraine would also take me out of my routine...was hoping for medication that allowed me to go on with my life and just take care of the migraine. The result is not really what I'm looking for. plus, I'm feeling groggy this morning."

7

March 22, 2015

1

133

30,666

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I have used this product many times but this is the first time it has felt like this the itching is unbearable. I really wanted to go to the ER. I wondered if the made a few changes in product cause I've never felt like this I literally wanted to scratch it out ."

8

September 21, 2017

15

54

153,798

Amoxicillin

urinary tract infection

"So. Amoxicillin works fantastic for a UTI BUT I'd never ever take it w/out a probiotic. I get a bottle of acidophilus (maybe a few billion cultures) at a big box store for under $6. Reason being is antibiotics kill bacteria both good and bad. My daughter gets thrush and Ive NEVER had a yeast infection until on amoxicillin for over 3 days. These Are side effects of good bacteria being killed off. My dr advised me on this & ive never had any more side effects!"

7

March 21, 2016

99

87

156,030

Cialis

erectile dysfunction

"It really works. I take 10 mg within 30 min of sex and I usually have no problems staying rock hard. Usually lasts around 36 hours (the drug...not being rock hard). I used prescription Lily brand for a couple of years but could not afford the price. Tried getting them online for the past two years and it works great! It's made by a generic company in India but I'm still alive :) I read that a lot of generic US drugs are made there. I believe Pfizer makes a lot there. I buy the 20 mg and cut in half with a pill splitter. I promise you I am not a sales rep, just trying to help others who may be in need but can't afford."

10

August 19, 2015

89

127

218,116

Amoxicillin / clavulanate

upper respiratory tract infection

"After one dose I was in ER. I was vomiting violently and became very confused. My husband said I kept asking the same questions over and over. I had memory loss and still can't remember the day I took the dose. I had an MRI and did not have a stroke, all other tests were normal. It might work well for some but clearly it really affects others negatively."

1

January 19, 2017

11

69

121,363

Venlafaxine

post traumatic stress disorde

"This is my first experience with any sort of medication like this. I've been diagnosed with Late onset PTSD. My medical support team and I are still finding a correct dosage, I'm on 225/day now along with Ativan as needed and trazodone to help me fall asleep. I've seen some improvement in my functioning, but I'm not quite where I need to be yet"

7

April 1, 2016

3

64

98,104

Nexplanon

birth control

"I got nexplanon 7/2/2014 and it is now 8/7/2015 . Let me say the good of this first (it'll be very short) I'm not pregnant and two I didn't gain weight. Now for the cons : I have been bleeding ever since I got it and only stop 2-3 days every 2 months . I get irratiable VERY easily. It's not spotting either it's like a period that I am bleeding my doctor says give it a couple more months but I am tired of bleeding so much, so I think I am gonna have my doctor take it out and go on something else."

3

August 7, 2015

7

105

195,426

Aviane

birth control

"I was switched to this when my pharmacy stopped carrying Lutera (which I had been taking for a few years). I HATE THIS BIRTH CONTROL. I went back to the pharmacy after 2 months and told them to never give it to me again and thankfully they had a few Lutera that they let me have. On the plus side, my sex drive was so high, my breasts were very sensitive as well. However, the way my period was while on this pill does not make it worth it. Lutera gives me a super short super light period. This one I had super super heavy flows, blood clots and it lasted 1.5 weeks (compared to Lutera's 4 days). It is different for everyone, but I do not recommend this at all."

4

September 28, 2017

4

131

226,421

Etonogestrel

birth control

"After two years of Depo-Provera shots, I decided to go a little more long term with my BC. On the shot my periods had all but disappeared; I'd get very minimal spotting for a single day out of two months. Since Nexplanon uses the same type of hormone, I incorrectly assumed that my cycle would stay the same. About four months after the insertion, I'm getting a full duration period every two weeks, like clockwork, and my PMS symptoms (irritability, lack of appetite, cramping and diarrhea) are back with a vengeance each time. My doctor wants me to hold out another few months to see if I stabilize. We'll see, I guess. On the positive side, it's effective at preventing pregnancy."

6

July 30, 2015

2

121

134,862

Nucynta ER

pain

"I have been living in pain for 7 years. Four back surgeries and still very little relieve. I am new to this medication, but so far it has worked great. It is really wonderful to have hope again!"

10

March 15, 2012

48

38

231,577

Trazodone

anxiety

"I have had bouts of severe and at times crippling anxiety for over 20 years. Though I mastered recognition of severe anxiety and can skip the ER realizing I cannot die from a panic attack, the effects would still bring me physically to my knees. I failed to respect the source of anxiety: depression. However, the SSRIs out today like Zoloft, etc, are bad on your brain and totally destroy your libido. You eventually are robbed of sleep and the problems spiral: blood pressure, obesity, apnea. Trazadone solves both problems for me, mental depression, physical insomnia. Side effects for me are: muscle spasms/weakness, balance problems, dry eyes, left side throbbing headache and some mania. Hopeful for the future."

10

December 3, 2015

82

118

74,687

Wellbutrin SR

depression

"I was prescribed generic for Wellbutrin 10 days ago, I felt great first couple of days, but last couple of days I feel really depressed, constantly crying and yelling at my husband and kids for no reason. Just left a message for my doctor to call me back to see if we can change either dosage or the medication period."

5

November 28, 2011

41

60

89,087

Celexa

depression

"After the side effects wore off (2-4 weeks of occasional insomnia heightened anxiety bathroom issues and no energy) my overall outlook on life was much more positive. I was laughing, taking on more work, taking care of myself and feeling good. I didn’t notice much weight gain but working in construction between a slowed metabolism and the hard work my weight remained within 2 pounds up or down. Unfortunately I had a rare side effect creep up after 3 months of use, it induced TMJ in me to the point I couldn’t eat. I switched to escitalopram and the TMJ subsided but found that escitalopram did not work for me and I actually gained weight very quickly. Mind you I’ve been on Wellbutrin in conjunction with these medications without issue with W."

6

December 9, 2017

0

132

109,833

Nexplanon

birth control

"Love it, no issues. Got it after I had my second baby and started getting my period monthly again after I stopped breast feeding. Started to lose weight now with no issues and is working great."

10

July 7, 2016

4

36

185,739

Saxenda

obesity

"I've been on this medication almost a full month. I never feel hungry and have been eating WAY less than I ever have, however the scale has not moved. Bad heartburn has been my only side effect. I'll try it one more month and then if no weight loss, I'm going to stop. Disappointed...and I had to pay $1,000 out of pocket!"

1

February 19, 2016

17

62

208,281

Oseltamivir

influenza

"Started having headache and body aches on the night of January 10, I never had experienced such intense body ache before. Had low fever 101F on January 11 but I couldn't get a doctor's appointment till January 12, she did a nose swab and results confirmed influenza A. I started Aleve to alleviate body ache same time as when I started Tamiflu between light breakfast and lunch, noticed diarrhea later that day but thought it was flu related, so I started diarrhea medication. Body aches dissipated through that night and by next morning I could stop Aleve. Flu symptoms cleared since January 14, except for slight dry cough with no chest involvement, and slight allergy-like cold. Tamiflu worked f/me but has side effects of diarrhea and slight nausea."

10

January 15, 2017

10

128

94,680

Abilify

schizophrenia

"This medication made me feel like my brain was fried it was so hard to think and it made me feel hyper on the inside but made my body feel tired and lazy it was a horrible feeling and it made my schizophrenia worse!!"

4

July 31, 2015

10

44

74,153

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I've been on Loestrin for 5 weeks now. I had many side effects so far. I've had the heavy spotting almost like a regular period 2 weeks before my actual period suppose to start. My breast are tender and I feel nausea all the time. I take mine before I go to bed and they said take it with food it should help with the nausea. I get dizzy and very moody. I do mean MOODY! I thought about stopping but I read from others to stick with it and it will get better. I just had a baby six months ago so I know my hormones need time to get adjust with this pill too. I'm going to keep trying to take it and wait and see if I feel better."

4

May 16, 2011

0

132

168,411

Monistat 7

vaginal yeast infection

"This is my first Y.I and I couldn't get to the Dr. For a week, so they told me to try monistat, 7 day treatment. I put it in the first night, no problem. Second night, no problem. By the third day it was doing much better. But all of a sudden the third night, I put it in and intense itching happened. I put some of the cream on the outside and instant burning. It was horrible. I squeezed my legs together begging myself to fall asleep. I woke up that morning and was a little itchy, but felt way better. I then put it on tonight (my 4th night) around 8:30 and here it is, 12:40 and I am up frantically wiping it off trying to relieve this itch. It's horrible. its like it's better UNTIL I use the medicine. Definitely not finishing the last 2 days."

4

August 16, 2017

2

149

160,219

Rivaroxaban

deep vein thrombosis

"Was on xeralto for three months and enjoyed the freedom from warfarin...BUT went back to warfarin because head aches, constant sore upset stomach, weird dreams and hallucinations at night...Three weeks off xeralto and back on warfarin am feeling normal again...Just me and if xeralto works for you stay with it..."

9

January 17, 2014

72

50

31,267

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I got the miconazole 3 this morning and it's my second time using it, but this time is horrible. I started burning and itching right away and now I have a rash due to this product. I had to take a shower immediately."

1

August 20, 2016

0

43

77,598

Cephalexin

bladder infection

"Been taking this medication everyday for about a year now as I have renal failure and recurrent urinary tract infection problems. No side effects at all for me. However, if I forget to take it one day I will get a infection nearly instantly so it's obviously working well."

10

December 19, 2013

78

49

1,443

Sumatriptan

migraine

"I use Imitrex at the start of my aura, which is usually 20 minutes long and once the aura is gone the headache hits me. I add a Vicodin pill with the Imitrex and usually lay down when and where I can. It seems to work for me. The only side effects I have are a stiff neck and upper back and grogginess for a day or two. I keep Imitrex in my car, at work, the boat and my golf bag."

8

December 28, 2010

4

82

165,765

Levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"Have had in since Feb 27/17 been bleeding ever since, just when you think it's done more bleeding.... ready to take this thing out. Doctor checked said it's in place properly and confirmed with an ultrasound. Not getting pregnant which is awesome, also having less sex due to bleeding and cramping so suppose it's doing its job."

3

April 3, 2017

6

57

115,702

Secukinumab

ankylosing spondylitis

"I've finished the 5 week loading dose 3 weeks ago. It is not working for Ankylosing Spondylitis. I am very disappointed. My Dr is upping my dose to 300 mg and I hope that will work."

2

August 22, 2016

24

36

178,830

Victoza

diabetes, type 2

"This medication along with INVOKANA does the trick. I no longer have to take Humalog or any insulin. Invokana 1.8 does the trick, pen needles are easy, I use a short BD 30 for that I think. I inject that in my right leg always. Not saying that is the best, just easy for me. This medication actually lowered my A1C by helping my muscles to use the sugar better. I have had ZERO side effects. Taken it for a few years now. Highly recommend this. Only two 10 star ratings. This and Invokana!"

10

February 6, 2015

64

94

186,728

Benicar

high blood pressure

"I have been taking Diovan HCT for the past 10 years; varying doses as my BP continued to increase with age. Diovan was giving me debilitating migraines and the weight gain was out of control; even though I am a vegetarian and walk about 3 miles a day. Life on Diovan was miserable. Two weeks ago I persuaded my doctor to switch me to Benicar HCT and to start me on the lowest dose. My BP while on Diovan HCT hovered around 190/102 the highest was 200/105 which was becoming rather common lately. So my doctor also prescribed Bystolic. Three hours after taking Benicar HCT, my blood pressure slowly dropped to 133/80. I am not used to "normal" blood pressure, so I felt like I was drunk. Quite a nice feeling from such a small pill...LOL."

9

July 21, 2015

41

136

40,611

Zanaflex

muscle spasm

"I have chronic pain from several herniated discs and spinal stenosis. I also have fibromyalgia. I began taking Zanaflex last month and the relief is wonderful. I no longer hurt and spasm all night and now I can sleep instead. I take 4mg tabs 2 at bedtime and go immediately to bed as it makes me drowsy right away and I become dizzy if I stay up. I wake up rested with no hangover at all and feel good the next day. I take narcotics during the day for pain relief and the addition of this to my regimen is great. I love it."

10

May 2, 2013

171

104

62,233

Citalopram

anxiety and stress

"So far this medication's only flaws for me are, weight gain, and lack of ability to stay asleep which was a factor prior but seems to be enhanced. Well my doctor said those symptoms I'm experiencing are those of depression..and upped my dosage to 20mg. It's only been about a steady two months approx, a little less, and I feel better; I still feel anxiety which I would say comes with my depression but it doesn't bother me as much to go and be social as before."

8

October 15, 2013

8

87

169,158

Ipratropium

copd, maintenance

"This works. It's about the only prescription inhaler that does work. This one works. It is not as good as Primatene Mist but it does work. Side effects including the standard steroid use warning though."

10

November 6, 2012

16

35

137,845

Enbrel

ankylosing spondylitis

"Have had Ankolysing Spondylitis since 17, never knew that until 3 years ago. Just thought I had bad back, knees and shoulders. Had one of my "episodes" that didn't pass in 3 weeks, went to Docotr, gave all my symptoms, he asked if I ever had X-rays of my spine. Yes I had, but not the right area, and there was all this fusing, and calcification in my lungs, did some tests, and a referral to a Rheumatologist, findings of AS and Fibromyalgia. Enbrel has saved my life, I am allergic to NSAIDs so no help there, but with Enbrel at 48 years I feel I have this disease, not that it has Me. Still have some BAD Days but am able to hold job and have a life."

9

May 7, 2010

34

129

219,011

Depakote

mania

"I cannot account for those with Bi-Polar I, but this may apply to you if you have been diagnosed with social anxiety, Bipolar II or a mild form of the disorder. On 1000mg (combined with 200mg Lamictal) I felt "far away" when talking to people. I cut back down to 500mg. I began to feel it was inhibiting my creativity; sometimes I felt "dumb." I used other drugs to combat the Depakote from holding me back. Plus drinking on it caused depression and knocked me out. My doctor should not have put me on this medication to treat me for anxiety."

1

May 4, 2009

48

101

53,335

Edarbyclor

high blood pressure

"I cannot take this medication. I attempted to take it 2 different times and ended up with severe migraines. I was foolish enough to take it a second time to make sure it was the medication. Worst migraine of my life. I had to take a 40mg Relpax and repeat the dosage one hour later to get some relief. I was in so much pain, I paid $108 for 2 pills of Relpax that my insurance would not cover after trying Generic Maxalt. Words cannot describe the head pain this medication caused."

1

August 28, 2016

6

92

75,263

Vistaril

anxiety

"I have anxiety/panic attacks. Was using Ativan and it was great. Calmed me immediately, didn't make me drowsy or put of it but psychiatrist told me some people's depression gets worse. Mine didn't but she made me switch to Vistaril which does nothing for me. I've tried taking several at a time and still doesn't help. I really wish I could go back to Ativan. Hopefully next appointment she'll let me. I cannot stand feeling like I'm having a heart attack anymore!"

1

February 9, 2016

50

82

670

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"I was on Depo for 13 years. Zero periods in that time. I did have a bone density scan after 10 years and that checked out fine. I went off of the shot one year ago. It took me about 6 months to get a period and now it seems my body is making up for 13 years of missed ones. I have had some serious hormonal swings over the past year but overall the period is the only thing I can see that is different. I am ready to go back on Depo until menopause."

10

September 29, 2011

5

96

15,017

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have been taking Microgestin for 10 years and have experienced minimal side effects. The positives: My periods are much lighter, shorter, and I have less cramping. My skin cleared up dramatically, I would get cystic acne and this pill in combination with tretinoin from my dermatologist has drastically improved my skin. I have experienced no weight gain. The down side is my libido has decreased recently (only after being on the pill for many years); I'll be switching pills temporarily to see if there is a difference. I did stop taking this pill for about 6 months and I immediately gained weight and my acne returned. If it works for you, it's a great lo dose option!"

9

July 28, 2017

3

118

36,818

Chondroitin / glucosamine

osteoarthritis

"When I took this continuously, it appeared helpful in movement and pain relief. I ran out of stock for about 15 days, the Pain and stiffness returned with a vengeance. It can merely be a pain killer and not a cure."

6

October 23, 2017

0

41

140,945

Escitalopram

generalized anxiety disorde

"This medication saved my life. I have been struggling with anxiety for 20 years and nothing has worked. Finally decided to go on an SSRI for this and mild depression and it's like the weight has been lifted off of me. No longer am sick all of the time. No longer do my triggers affect me to the extent that they once did. I had panic attacks about taking this medication, and if you have anxiety about medication I ask you to just give it a try. If this isn't the one for you then your doctor can switch you. If you're looking for a sign to start I hope that this is it!"

10

March 10, 2016

84

114

11,443

Afinitor

breast cance

"Although the medication did effectively treat my cancer the side effects were so severe that I decided to discontinue use of the drug and try an alternate treatment. Skin rash started on my hands initially and spread to my entire body causing severe itching and scratching which led to something looking like opened bug bites all over. Severe gum irritation described by my dental hygienist as your gums are flapping in the wind, also red swollen gums which caused me to be unable to eat anything not soft. Lost 10 lbs the first two months. Also projectile vomiting, diahrea and nausea. At three months I found it had made me diabetic and raised my triglycerides to over 500. That's when I opted to stop treatment."

2

March 15, 2016

11

125

139,204

Phentermine

weight loss

"I started taking Phentermine on 06/25/08. I am 5 foot tall and weighed in at 174 lbs, today I weighed in at 166 lbs. I lost 8 lbs in 2 weeks with limited exercise. This diet pill is GREAT, nothing like I have taken in the past. I have no hungry spells during the day and some days I have to force myself to even eat. It gives me a boost of energy that is needed to keep up with my 2 year old little girl. I also have the energy to start training for a 5K race."

10

July 9, 2008

30

98

120,584

Degarelix

prostate cance

"Been taking it for about 4 months, lower back pain gone, heat and cold flashes, testicles shrinking, no sex drive, weight gain, My PSA number was 212 and last checked was 9 so its working. I have stage 4 where it has gone to my bones. Now I am also using Marijuana to see if it helps cancer.. we shall see........"

7

December 22, 2015

23

61

109,778

Nexplanon

birth control

"The only thing I like about Nexplanon is that is has not (and I hope won't) allow me to get pregnant... But I'm getting more than regular periods, and between those, constant spotting. My mood swings are ridiculous. My partner is constantly walking on eggshells around me. I was never ever like this before my implant. I'm going to have it removed."

5

July 18, 2016

7

62

207,855

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"The taste is dreadful. I actually couldn't get the last swallow of the first dose down, but did get the 32 ounces of water down over a period of time. I am very thin, so drinking all of this took time. It took me 45 minutes to get the first dose down, seriously it made me want to hurl. Then it took the prep about 2 hours to start working.....as I type this it is still working and it's been close to an hour now. To borrow a line from the movie, "Bridesmaids", "it's pouring out of me like molten lava!" So yes, this definitely works. Not looking forward to the next dose and praying it doesn't take so long to work."

8

May 7, 2015

8

122

30,820

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I feel so relieved after reading sooo many reviews of exactly how I feel right now . When I read someone feels like the fires of mordor is down there she is not lying. I used this product when I was younger and NEVER EVER had this feeling of burning and itching times 200000!!!! I am keeping a cold compress between my legs from the pain. I've been up since 2am it is now 4 am I used the 1 day treatment and my side effects from this product are worse than I felt before I used the damn medicine ! Stay FAR AWAY just go to the doctor !!!!!"

1

June 22, 2017

7

110

229,039

Tadalafil

benign prostatic hyperplasia

"I have been taking various Benign Prostate Hyperplasia medicines, Cardura is the most recent and is the only one that does not cause as severe retro-ejaculation. My urologist put me on daily Cialis and my ejaculations have greatly improved and my frequency of urination at night also has improved. Only problem is my insurance will only prescribe 24 capsules which they consider a 90 day supply. I can get Viagra 10 mg which 24 capsules will last several months."

10

February 6, 2014

3

79

107,406

Implanon

birth control

"Had Implanon 08/08 - 08/11. From the start, I had spotting/full period 3 weeks out of the month, then two months a year I would have zero spotting or no period at all. No bad side effects until the last year. Started having cramps, heavier periods, and bad mood swings. Over the 3 years I gained 65lbs despite a healthy diet and exercise routine. When seeing my doctor last week to remove it, she instantly commented on the weight gain and said she attributes it to the Implanon. The bleeding and weight gain were just not worth it. It was inconvenient so I am switching back to the pill."

5

August 18, 2011

0

109

221,808

Methamphetamine

adhd

"After trying Strattera, Vyvanse, Adderall and Dexedrine with side-effects that interfered with my daily life, I was prescribed Desoxyn. A smaller dose of Desoxyn gives a far greater primary effectiveness than any other medicine, and with significantly less side-effects than any other medicine. As far as my ADHD is concerned, this medication is absolutely amazing at helping me out."

10

June 24, 2009

103

59

153,523

Doxycycline

rosacea

"I've had mild Rosacea for 20years but it really started to flare up when I was 52. My Dermatologist prescribed Metrogel and Oracea for 3 months after two weeks of Doxycycline 100mg 2x day. My skin cleared up in about 3 days. My insurance won't pay for the Metrogel or Oracea so I just continued to take the Doxy 100mg once a day, now I chop it in half and take 50mg a day. My skin is still clear. I'd rather take it than the other two (topical and oral) combined. Cheaper too."

10

November 26, 2012

32

93

50,758

Gabapentin

pain

"I live with chronic back and neck pain from an accident. I have been on every narcotic available and now use fentanyl patches. The patches work for everything except the nerve pain in my neck, shoulder and left arm. I couldn't get any relief from the pain, especially at night trying to sleep. My doctor put me on Neurontin about 2 weeks ago and what a relief. Amazing that Neurontin took away that pain."

8

December 28, 2008

161

74

25,353

Golimumab

ulcerative colitis

"Had a major flare up back in April that almost lead to emergency Colonectomy. Hospitalized for 19 days straight, was in 2 different hospitals lost about half my bodies blood and 50 lbs over 6 months time. 1st doctor put me on many of the wrong medications as the disease was too severe. Starting out on Lialda, Uceris then up to Remicade which started to work for about a week and then Prednisone which was horrible. When I was in the 2nd hospital I had another Doctor prescribe Simponi and it took a while but is working for sure. I went from 20 times a day of red to 1 - 3 times a day (clear water)."

10

January 22, 2015

28

117

177,426

Duloxetine

chronic pain

"I've been in chronic pain for YEARS..just the other day I took cymbalta..it worked the first day..unbelievable I was amazed.I read a ton of bad reviews so I was sceptical. But it worked..I dont have to take any pain meds at all. I have fibromyalgia small fiber nuropothy degenerative disc disease osteoarthritis lupus.."

10

May 21, 2016

84

53

96,722

Neurontin

peripheral neuropathy

"Makes me feel very tired and quite unwell (low mood, upset, sad etc). Dont seem to get much pain relief, although it takes the edge off the worst pain. Not sure about it, but think I am negative towards it because it is a anti convulsant drug and I am using it for neuropathic pain. Positive comments from this site may make me try and think better of it!!"

2

May 16, 2010

44

69

13,885

Bydureon

diabetes, type 2

"I am now on bydureon for nine weeks now. So far I lost 30 and a half pounds. I am eating right and exercising with the injection. I have some nausea the first 2 days after injection but not real bad. Also at injection site I was getting lumps but took someone's advice on here to apply ice for 15 minutes after injection and it works. I am very grateful to have this meds."

10

March 28, 2017

20

74

82,702

Paxil

anxiety

"Really helps my PMDD and my stress/anxiety. I was very thin from stress before I started on Paxil. I have rapidly gained weight since taking this medication. I have also become emotionless. As much as I dislike it, at least I don't feel anger, stress and anxiety anymore. Clearly I'm taking the good with the bad."

7

July 27, 2017

24

56

117,710

Nortriptyline

migraine prevention

"This medication actually works for migraine prevention. I take only 30 mg a night, and I really didn't expect much. The first week I still had migraines almost every day, but then after that, I almost never get them...not even close. I haven't experienced any side effects except for tiredness in the beginning, and that's a good thing. It helps me relax before bed, and not living with constant pain is a blessing. Also, I'm on 450 mg of Wellbutrin but was still depressed; this tiny dose of Nortriptyline for about 3 weeks has made all the difference and I'm happier. Actually, if I had to say one bad thing about it, it's that it's made me crave sweets like crazy...I've gained 5 pounds. Otherwise, great med."

10

September 8, 2012

30

127

129,911

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"Four days after my period ended I decided to have intercourse for the first time. As my luck would have it, I hadn't taken my birth control in 5 days due to my prescription running out and the condom broke. Three hours later found me at my local Farm Fresh asking for Plan B (they gave me Next Choice instead). I took it and freaked out for six days. On the seventh day I got my period again. The bleeding was really heavy and the cramps were terrible, but I was ecstatic. Oh and I weigh 178. It worked wonderfully. Best $40 I've ever spent."

10

April 7, 2015

3

105

123,606

Skyla

birth control

"I am 21 and have not had kids. It was just in and out of the office. It wasn't too bad of an experience for me. I just didn't think about it while it was being put in. It went smooth and fairly well! It also helps that I have an awesome doctor who talked to me step by step. I bled for maybe a couple days if that and had minimal cramping. It's been a little over a week and I don't even notice or feel it! I guess I'm one of the lucky ones!"

10

July 4, 2017

2

96

192,231

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I've tried going on Yasmin twice before after being on different pills (I changed because of weight-gain), but never lasted more than 3 days on it because of the intense mood swings on it. This is the third time trying it and I'm just going on a week and I've never felt worse in my life. I get major mood swings, feel like I'm always on the verge of crying, getting easily irritated, getting jealous/paranoid and have a strange feeling of 'self-awareness'. I'm not happy and will be changing back to the previous pill as soon as possible. Seems to have worked well with others but for me, it's been a nightmare."

1

January 10, 2016

10

112

20,129

Macrobid

urinary tract infection

"I read the side effects before taking this medicine, which you should probably never do, but I decided to give it a try anyways. Took one dose and was fine, after the next dose I started feeling not good. Got the chills and a slight fever, and made my already existing anxiety worse. It did however, make the urinary symptoms subside. However, when my original urinary culture returned, no bacteria was found??? needless to say, because of the side effects, I stopped after two doses."

1

December 20, 2015

13

85

46,318

Modafinil

depression

"Since diagnosis I have been on almost every medication that has been introduced. For the last five years I have taken 300mg Bupropion, 300mg Gabapentin 3/day, 200mg Modafinil, and additionally, Xanax, as needed. The Bupropion alone was not helping somatic symptoms and the Gabapentin solved that. The added Modafinil caused no noticeable side effects. It did provide increased energy, a more positive mood, emotional stability, and a feeling of cheerfulness which was foreign to me. It does not prevent a good afternoon nap when needed and has never interfered with sleep at night. As I told my physician, "The bupropion keeps me from wanting to die and the modafinil makes me want to live," Any minor side effects would be worth the benefits"

10

June 24, 2015

62

123

230,949

Milnacipran

ibromyalgia

"I got a titration packet and it relieved my pain within a few hours of taking it. I was so very happy and excited. I slept well. However, on day 3, I started having horrible stomach cramps with it and had to stop it. Now I am trying Lyrica. We'll see how that goes. "

3

June 26, 2011

9

55