Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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22,792	Lidocaine	pain	"This worked quite well for acute severe shoulder rotater cuff pain but took a couple of hours to kick in. The weirdest thing though is I had a side effect where I saw yellow color on white walls. Also had a little trouble focusing eyes and was a little dizzy. Would go away when wore off and then same thing when tried again, so had to stop."	8	April 1, 2013	61	67
139,899	Euflexxa	osteoarthritis	"I'm starting on my 2nd set of Euflexxa injections.. My first series was 6 months ago. I didn't think it helped my knees very much but thinking back over the last 6 months, I've had very little discomfort in my knees. I've hiked and played tennis all summer so maybe it did work! I'm just now feeling the discomfort returning..so I'm now going in for another 'round' of shots . The shots are not painful for me...just a little uncomfortable but not real pain. My insurance pays for the injections. I'm 62 and have bone on bone in both knees. Just hoping to put off TKR for a while."	6	October 23, 2013	77	109
81,010	Hypercare	hyperhidrosis	"I've been dealing with Hyperhidrosis since the beginning of high school and it really became an issue when I began college. It was always awful feeling embarrassed/insecure 24/7 (especially because it was so out of my control). People started to not want to guard me in basketball anymore, my ex-girlfriend would make me feel like bad saying she wanted a boyfriend who could actually put his arm around her, etc., etc. But finally I stopped wallowing in my own sorrow and talked to a doctor- he prescribed Hypercare and it CHANGED my life. Don't let your Hyperhidrosis beat you because with Hypercare you can beat it. PS- The complaints about the itching/burning sensations are completely valid, but I'm willing to cope when the payoff for a normal life again."	10	May 10, 2013	12	129
90,378	Cheratussin AC	cough	"Been coughing for 3 weeks and this helped a lot. I am taking all sorts of over the counter pills, gels, capsules, hot water, cold water mixes with multiple active ingredients and Cheratussin AC syrup gave me better relief than anything else. I still couldn't sleep through the night and ended up taking middle of the night doses with the other things as it took over 4 weeks to get over my flu. When I was younger I got a codeine cough syrup and it didn't help but this time this did."	10	November 23, 2012	30	92
232,270	Amoxicillin / clavulanate	strep throat	"I vomited violently all night after taking side around 7 p.m. A month later we thought we'd try again because the doctor didn't believe it could be from this medication. The same thing happened! Miserable!"	1	August 28, 2017	2	35
27,879	Lexapro	anxiety	"I was prescribed Lexapro after some fairly rough depression and anxiety. I had been in the hospital 3 times in 2 weeks for anxiety attacks. The first day after Lexapro, I felt the depression gone. Literally the first day. However, the first 3-4 weeks were rough. I definitely had nausea and was VERY sleepy. But after about a month, the nausea and sleepiness went away. A nurse at our doctor's office basically told me to suck it up, and that I had to give the medicine time to work. I toughed it out, and after about 6 weeks, it was like a cloud was lifted and I have felt AMAZING ever since. I didn't realize that I have probably had depression and/or anxiety for decades until I found out what it was like to feel great. Still great after a year."	10	March 24, 2017	110	141
25,469	Finasteride	benign prostatic hyperplasia	"Age 63, using finasteride for 2 years and no other medications. Took many months for improvement in urination and now much improved though definitely not what it was when I was young. I am no longer scouting for spots to stop in a 30 minute walk. I typically sleep about 5 hours at night before having to get up. Other changes since beginning dosage: ejaculation volume has decreased, occasional but rare loss of erection during intercourse. No other changes noticed, in particular no loss of libido, and no mental changes noticed. After doing the research physiological effects seem to be the same at 1mg (for hair loss) as 5mg (for BPH) so I quarter the 5mg pills and take a 1/4 pill per day."	7	February 4, 2017	18	124
58,021	Acetaminophen / hydrocodone	pain	"I take 3 to 5 x 750 during the day(work days) for my back and shoulder pain, due to a car accident. I take 1 before bed time for my shoulder and it works fine. I only take them if I really need them. But they work for me."	10	June 11, 2010	13	49
111,521	Cipro	kidney infections	"I took Cipro for a UTI. Within 3 doses (1.5 days) I went from walking fine, to having severe pain in my left knee and having to limp. The pain got worse. Finally, I researched Cipro's side effects and found out that it can cause severe damage to tendons. I stopped the medication, but the damage was already done. A year later I had to have surgery to repair some of the damage. Since then I have read other horror cases like mine. Cipro seems to find a weak tendon and strike at it. I will never take this drug again."	1	May 31, 2016	21	101
168,021	Jolessa	birth control	"6 Years I've been on this pill. It's a great pill if you hate having a period every month. But being 22 is a lot different than being 16, and my body just isn't liking the pill anymore. Main Con's - Heavy bleeding, ZERO sex drive. Con's of taking the pill in the 1st to 3 years - Painful sex due to vaginal dryness, slight nausea if took in the morning Con's at the end & why I'm stopping (4-6 years) - Hair loss (just more hairs come out when I would brush it) More pee breaks, breakthrough bleeding, cramps & spotting when climaxing, & spotting during vigorous workouts. Pro's - Never got pregnant, stable mood, no breakouts, hair thinner on arms&legs I never had spotting in between packs( until Now) or gained any weight, & I'm pretty sedentary."	7	February 19, 2017	3	139
83,773	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I've seen so many negative comments about Sprintec but honestly I love it. I've been on multiple other birth controls but this one is the one for me. The first month (more like week) I got the regular symptoms like nausea and vomiting but that's always been normal for me. I used to have extremely bad acne as well and Sprintec helped me with it. After the first 2 weeks, I noticed how less oily my face had gotten and how I glowed. I definitely recommend at least trying this pill for the first 3 months!"	9	December 1, 2017	0	96
97,859	Nexplanon	birth control	"I'm 18 years old, I've been on this birth control (aka bc) since I was 13. I was diagnosed with severe chronic migraines because of my period well one way to stop it was taking this bc, and not getting pregnant. Anyways, it stopped my migraines and headaches I didn't have cramps much anymore, I use to wear night pads during the day because of how heavy my flow was and now I get my period maybe every 3 months and its only for a couple of days. I haven't experienced any weight gain or hair loss! I love it! But it is different for everyone like when I first got it, I had my period not kidding you, 5 months straight, IT WAS HELL! but after that 5 months I didn't have a period for over a year! It really works"	9	October 18, 2015	7	142
55,947	Effexor	depression	"I took Effexor for a little over a year. I really didn't feel anything at all. It numbs your emotions to a cold lukewarm middle of nothingness. I also had a minor seizure after accidentally forgetting to take it one day."	1	July 27, 2009	37	41
183,711	Cymbalta	depression	"Nausea, nausea, nausea. That's all I can say. My doctor keeps telling me to hang in there but I need something different. My depression doesn't seem to be improving. I've been dealing with this for two months."	1	April 21, 2009	25	37
72,705	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"After starting the pill my breasts got really sore and my periods were no where for 2 months. After that my breasts got notably bigger (almost a cup) but after taking it for around 8 months my periods are still irregular which is really annoying. I had hoped that taking lo loestrin would help with my cramps and back pain but they are the same as before. For 4 months my cycle would be 48 days then 11 days and they would still be full 7 day periods. I haven't noticed any other side effects. No complaints."	7	October 3, 2015	1	97
123,175	Azelastine	allergic rhinitis	"My allergies were so bad here in Atlanta (spring 2010) that I had to see a pulmonary doctor for bronchial allergic asthma. It was like bronchitis but no phlegm, just a horrible heavy congestion feeling (which was really swollen, inflamed, bronchial passages) from the pollen. The doctor put me on Singulair, Alvesco Inhaler, and then an ENT put me on Astepro. In my opinion, the Singulair and the Astepro have been the key medications to feeling better and being able to live through these horrible pollen months."	10	April 5, 2010	16	87
115,617	Drixoral Cold and Allergy	nasal congestion	"I have experienced severe sinus nasal congestion and the resulting headaches for over 10 years. I have basically tried everything out there, and Drixoral is the only medication that works for me. I too agree-- please put Drixoral back on the market!"	10	August 10, 2008	9	42
39,601	Contrave	obesity	"I am a female and have struggled with my weight for over twenty years. I am 5'4 and weighed 287.3. I started taking Contrave Friday January 8th. At one week I dropped down to 280.6. At two weeks I'm down to 270.2. I'm only going to weigh myself once a week, but as of week 2 I've lost a total of 17.1 pounds. The only side effect I've experienced is a few head aches. I have to say I have not drank any pop, and I have no cravings for it. I'm eating three small meals a day even though I have not had much of an appetite. I really hope I continue to have success. I did not exercise the first week, but I've started walking a little each day."	8	January 28, 2016	9	131
111,816	Gianvi	menstrual disorders	"I never got pregnant on this stuff so it works well for that. I started taking this for my debilitating cramps and heavy periods and it really didn't do much. Plus, I gained 15 lbs after starting this and had absolutely ZERO sex drive. I didn't even want my fiancé to touch me. I found myself being completely moody. It helped with acne except when I was about to start my period, I broke out like crazy. Now that I am off my sex drive is back to normal and my periods haven't really changed."	4	March 11, 2015	3	95
67,189	Magnesium hydroxide	constipation	"I experienced stomach flu with not being able to stop using the commode and took an anti-diarrhea medicine. Then the opposite happened, I became unable to go even after 2 days of eating solid foods. I used 2 Tablespoons of Concentrated Fresh Strawberry Flavored Milk of Mag and in exactly 6.5 hrs it worked in the middle of the night. I could not sleep, so I massage my stomach and within 15 min. the formula worked and it was very gentle. I have also used this after surgery-given to me by the nurse and it works and relieves the problem."	10	January 4, 2015	47	100
15,467	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I started Junel 2 months after I had my baby, and it immediately made me gain 10 pounds. It also made me depressed, anxious and crazy moody. I know it's the pills because I was maintaining my weight well after I gave birth and was not feeling depressed at all. I've decided to finish up the pack and not take any birth control pills after this at all, although it did make my periods lighter, it was not worth it for me."	4	December 15, 2016	3	82
169,646	Amitriptyline	migraine prevention	"After suffering migraines since I was 16 this medicine is a miracle for me. I just used to deal with them by writing the day off and sleeping of my migraines. I lose my sight for 3 hours with flashing lights and severe dizziness and numbness in my arms and lips tingle and go numb. Enough was enough then as I was having 4 every month, went to see a speicalist then reduced by 80% in 2 and half years. At first you just want to sleep but after 4 weeks you feel better. I take mine at night 30mg and just cannot believe I didn't seek help many years ago. This 100% works for me."	10	March 21, 2012	17	116
113,294	Bisacodyl	constipation	"I have very irregular bowel movements and experience constipation every now and then, I have tried senna tablets and things like that, however they don't do the job. Dulcolax is strong and does give me a few cramps about 8 hours after taking it, for me the cramps are just like period pain, after you go the pain stops. (I need to go 10 hours after taking dulcolax and don't eat for about 6 hours after I 'get it out') take before bed!"	9	August 11, 2015	4	83
91,749	Lyrica	ibromyalgia	"The pain from Fibromyalgia comes as MUSCLE cramping, tingling, twitching, spasms, etc. It is not a "nerve" illness per se, yet doctors think people are stupid and prescribe this anyway. It does nothing for the pain or fatigue from Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue/M.E. Until people realize that legitimate users of meds such as Hydrocodone, morphine ER, etc are rarely abused by people in genuine chronic pain, doctors will continue to jeopardize patients lives by giving them meds like this as a placebo with nasty side effects. One doctor also put me on Paxil which gave me Serotonin Syndrome and I was in Intensive care for a week! This was when SSRI's first came out and I went into med journals. Avoid this for chronic MUSCLE pain."	1	March 24, 2017	48	126
223,141	Estradiol	postmenopausal symptoms	"It took about 5 weeks to start working completely. My gynecologist told me to not give up. After 3 weeks I was still getting hot flashes daily. I continued as prescribed and Zero hot flashes!! No side effects. One year using"	10	July 23, 2015	42	41
180,665	Adderall XR	adhd	"I had unknowingly suffered from ADHD-PI for my entire life. I was constantly in trouble for losing my things, not paying attention in class, forgetting conversations, being unable to understand conversations, so on and so forth. My life was a wreck. My parents constantly told me that I was lazy and worthless. After I joined the military, I was diagnosed with ADHD and Adderall was the first and only medication that I was put on. I went from being the clumsy loser to the office hero. I recently started college and so far, I'm getting straight A's. This medication makes me cool, logical and focused. I took off a star because it makes me forget to eat sometimes and that makes me tired."	9	June 17, 2014	97	123
143,232	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I had my Nexplanon implanted 3 years ago when I was 20, which was the best decision I have ever made for my reproductive health! I've tried the pill and Nuvaring but HATED both methods. It's very difficult for me to follow a pill regimen, which is precisely why I switched to the Nuvaring. I was relatively healthy in terms of diet and physical activity and had never experienced significant weight gain prior to the Nuvaring. However, 5 months after starting the Nuvaring, I gained 30 pounds, which did horrible things to my self esteem, especially as when I was a teen I struggled with an eating disorder. Halfway through college, my OBGYN recommended the Nexplanon implant, and I've not looked back since. I'm now 23 and getting my 2nd implant in August!"	10	April 19, 2017	10	133
116,028	Lacosamide	seizures	"I have nocturnal epilepsy, since I was very young maybe 5 will say I've had it, I've been on all the drugs you could say nearly threw primary school to high school they made me sick and unable to function everyday spewing etc so at about 16 I said stuff it I'm not taking any at all I'll deal with it, so recently this year I started on Vimpat and OMG it's a lifesaver for me!! So awake and switched on my partner says I hardly ever daydream he says he hasn't felt me or seen me having seizures at all!! Yes I feel out of it still but that's just me if I feel more awake I'm happy I haven't had any of the symptoms people say but maybe headaches and my dreams are very vivid and I get nightmares but it's just like watching movies each night I guess LOL"	10	November 5, 2015	23	152
41,329	Acetaminophen / oxycodone	pain	"Minimal side effects. It takes a lot of them to help me out but they do more so than Norco or Vicodin without having the extreme side effects of Oxycontin or Dilaudid. Percocet is a pretty good median. It's my favorite pain reliever so far."	10	December 9, 2009	14	45
77,012	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"I am a 52 year old male. I started Belviq on 1/20/15. I started at 231lbs. My main problem was no willpower and a love of food. While Belviq did not get rid of my hunger, it brought it within my "willpower zone". Assisted by a calorie counter app I have lost 25 lbs in 44 days. There were no adverse effects for me. I exercise 3x a week and really eat whatever I want, as long as I stay under my calorie target for the day. Belviq has given me the head start I needed to live a more healthy life."	9	March 5, 2015	19	102
65,049	Saphris	bipolar disorde	"I have only been on this medicine for 3 days. It tastes very bad. Use a Listerine strip if you don't like the taste. It is not that bad for me. I take it twice a day, but I have to drink a pot of coffee in the morning so not to fall asleep. I feel better, not sure if it it is the coffee or the medicines. I do sleep very well with it. Haven't had this much sleep in years."	8	June 12, 2010	25	82
46,364	Modafinil	narcolepsy	"I took Provigil for about 7 years. When I was working my insurance covered it. I had not idea of the price. It is wonderful medicine but way too expensive if you have to pay for it. Without any discounts it's approximately $1,300 per prescription. Am on Medicare now and they will not cover it so am no longer taking. It was great on keeping me from sleeping all the time and helped a lot with my depression. Perhaps the price will come down someday and I can start it again. Highly recommended."	9	January 9, 2013	60	93
191,056	Campral	alcohol dependence	"Absolutely amazing I am 60 and been a heavy drinker all my life At least one to one and a half bottles of wine per nite Two or three bottles per day on a weekend plus beer or anything else if I was out After I started taking this I noticed the difference the very next day Within a few days I was having alcohol free days Within 3 weeks I was going for a week or more without a drink but started drinking a lot of mineral water At 6 weeks I was not even thinking about alcohol After 4 mths I stopped the tablets At six mths I have no craving at all If I am out with friends I will have a red wine occasionally and stop ( could not do this previously )might have a red once every 10 days or so but am completely in control I am still absolutely astounded how well they worked for me"	10	June 7, 2017	55	162
154,936	Metronidazole	trichomoniasis	"I experienced my first Pap smear two weeks ago and was tested positive for trichomoniasis and a yeast infection. My doctor prescribed metronidazole 500 mg 2x for 7 days. Never missed a day. Side effects were dark urine but after the third day I had no more symptoms until now. This marks the second day since my treatment and the symptoms from the trichomoniasis is back. This has broken me all the way down.. and to make matters worse I'm going to Miami with my ex boyfriend (Does not have trich) for spring break."	6	March 20, 2017	1	94
99,919	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"It wasn't the colonoscopy I feared, but drinking the stuff. I survived and you can too. The flavor was exactly like Fanta or Crush grape soda (without the fizz), but the after-taste was nasty. I made it cold, and used a straw to drink it. First dose took me about three or four big drinks w/the straw, and in between I rinsed my mouth with water. I gagged a little, but I'm a big baby when it comes to liquid medicine. Second dose was middle of the night, and a bit harder to get down. NO pain, gas, cramps or racing to bathroom, which surprised me. Don't let your fear of drinking this stop you from getting a colononscopy, it's not that bad. good luck. go do it, and get it over with! If I drank 16 oz twice, you can too! Really, you can. :)"	9	November 28, 2015	27	146
190,462	Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo	birth control	"I took Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for a year, during which I was having intercourse very regularly. It was the only form of birth control I used, and although I did miss a few pills, my menstrual cycle was always on time, although I often lightly bled during the third week as well. It had the added benefit of clearing up all of my acne, when previously I would get zits on my chin, forehead, and back. The side effects were mild; a nauseous feeling when I first woke up, and constant vaginal dryness."	8	February 27, 2008	81	93
140,110	Asenapine	bipolar disorde	"I have Bipolar II and I couldn't sleep and was suffering from mania and cutting. It helped with all of that. I could fall asleep in 10 minutes which was a god send. I went through the pharmacutic patient assistance program to get it free because it cost me $200 a month. After taking it for a while I noticed it was causing neurological problems in the form of foot drop. I constantly tripped and fell and had to wear a bulky brace on my foot. I came of of saphris during a manic episode and noticed that my foot healed. Saphris is good in some was but bad in others."	2	September 21, 2016	7	111
189,433	Oxycodone	pain	"Having dealt with extreme back pain for years, I finally found a pain management doctor who prescribed oxycodone. I have several herniated discs in my lumbar back, previous cervical disc removal with fusion and have material "floating" in my back, pressing on my sciatic nerve in 3 different areas. Before the oxycodone, I would sit at work and suffer for 12 hours at a time, praying for something to take away the pain. I would rock back and forth trying to take my mind off the pain. "	10	January 8, 2012	11	88
204,645	BuSpar	anxiety	"Prescribed BuSpar for anxiety and panic disorder. This medicine seems to be a much better option for me than the SSRI drugs. The side effects experienced are dizziness, tingling in the fingertips, vivid dreams and the occasional stomach ache. Been taking 5mg, 5 times a day. I do also compliment the medicine with the occasional 0.25mg Xanax when needed. After 3 weeks I do notice a big difference in the amounts of anxiety and a elimination of symptoms, which used to work their way to the panic stage. So far between these medicines, daily exercise, self education, and therapy I seem to be making some progress. I would recommend giving it a try."	9	March 1, 2009	123	113
140,252	Asenapine	bipolar disorde	"I have 3 young boys, and it has always been difficult managing them along with my highs and lows. I'd been taking Lithium for about 2 years but found that it was not as effective as when first prescribed it. I also had some really hard blows come all at once. After speaking to my doctor, we decided to try asenapine. I have only been taking 2 weeks and made a phone call to my doctor to personally thank him because I feel so good. I finally feel like my boys are a privilege and not a job."	9	January 18, 2012	1	98
157,768	Accutane	acne	"I went on Accutane when I was 18 years old. You have to be on birth control before and have 2 negative pregnancy tests before being prescribed Accutane. Then you have to be tested every month for pregnancy. It took me about 6 months to actually begin the treatment. You need to be very strict and diligent about taking it. You will NOT starting seeing any improvement for at least 6 months (I was on it for a year) and your acne might get a little worse before it gets better. My skin did clear up a lot after I was on it. However, 4 years later it all came back for some reason. Side effects include: very dry skin (face, hands, feet, etc.) I would recommend it for anyone who has moderate to severe acne."	5	September 19, 2012	8	136
2,129	Metformin	diabetes, type 2	"On Metformin near two years. In Canadian terms my blood sugar is in the fives, this am 5.1. I take 500mg per day and have lost about 25 lbs since being diagnosed. Now I believe that comes from the pill, daily gym sessions and a drastically changed diet. A hamburger bun is now a piece of lettuce, spaghetti now comes from zuchiinni, mashed potatoes are now mashed cauliflower and fiber based cereal is pretty normal for breakfast."	9	September 9, 2016	47	77
104,383	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"My doctor recommended this pill to help balance my hormones and regulate my flow. I have been on the pill for a month and will not be taking it a second month. I had spotting everyday and became anemic."	1	February 7, 2012	8	39
167,073	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I took next choice about 1-2 days after ovulation start (guess based on cervical mucus) 12 hours after sex. I had no immediate side effects but my period was delayed 6 days."	10	June 1, 2016	9	32
61,433	Citalopram	anxiety and stress	"Please try!!!!! I was like you reading these reviews scared to death to start taking this drug. I am so glad I did. The first 2 weeks I felt Iike I was pregnant. Nauseous and sleepy. After that I just gradually started feeling better. Anxiety has gone and life is on the up and up. I should have taken this 20 years ago. All the worries sort of just fade away. Good luck and please give it a shot!"	10	June 10, 2017	141	79
45,078	Fluoxetine	hot flashes	"It absolutely worked for me! I was really suffering with hot flushes - really badly - had to get up in the middle of the night and lie next to a fan and a cold hairdryer - didn't really want to go on HRT but my doctor wouldn't do that anyway because I was trying to get my high blood pressure under control - anyway she suggested I try taking fluoxetine 20mg a day as she had had good results with some other patients really suffering with hot flushes - IT WORKS IT WORKS! After about 2 weeks I was a different person and 6 months later I am totally clear of the awful hot flushes! Very happy lady!"	10	November 17, 2016	46	119
207,528	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"First time using this prep. I don't care for the split dose. As far as taste, it's medicine. I got it down. It took a few hours for the first dose to work. I took it at 6pm as directed and got to bed at midnight. I had to get up once to go at around 1:30am. I woke up at 7:30am with a wicked headache! I took the second dose at 9am and it worked right away. As far as the water goes that most don't like, I didn't have a problem with. I drink water all day."	8	August 1, 2016	11	99
22,446	Treximet	migraine	"This is my wonder drug for migraines ONLY if you can catch it early. I have tried a few different migraine medicines: Maxalt, Imitrex, Treximet, Fiortal, Indocin, Vicodin, and Percocet. I have suffered from migraines for 4 years, however I am able to recognize the signs before an attack. Treximet is expensive (9 pills for $220ish), but if you have a health care plan that covers it, it works wonders . Once again, if you do not take this medicine as soon as you feel the migraine coming on, it will do nothing. For me it took some getting used to. There are some side effects, but the relief outweighed those... for me."	10	March 3, 2010	8	113
198,474	Exenatide	diabetes, type 2	"I have been on Byetta for one month and my blood sugars are great. I have also lost 18 pounds. At first the nausea was pretty bad. I have to make myself eat, I never get hungry."	10	August 16, 2008	45	37
147,920	Norethindrone	birth control	"I started using Lyza and it has being 2 months. THANK YOU FOR THIS BIRTH CONTROL! I am 23 and its my first time using birth control. I was really scared to get on any kind of birth control but after two babies, it was time to think of it and to take it seriously! I went to my OBGYN and she recommended this pill and it is going pretty well. I get a little bloated after I take it but drinking lots of water makes it a lot better."	10	October 20, 2016	4	90
174,802	Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin	cough	"Took mucinex md for the onset of cough. The musimex the first day I noticed an improvement but had slight troubled sleeping. The second day no improve the from the mucinex and zero sleep. In combination with my other asthma meds it made my heart race which made me have to take rescue inhaler. I recommend going to dr before taking this with asthma patients."	3	September 21, 2016	3	65
193,114	Dextroamphetamine	adhd	"Been on 3 other ADD meds. This one seems to work great for me. I can focus stay on task and get my work done. Plus I can sit and relax with out feeling like I have be on the go all the time."	9	January 4, 2016	17	44
60,803	MoviPrep	bowel preparation	"Had to take in prep for colonoscopy. It tastes awful, thick salty, lemony water. It really helps to drink through a straw, I had to put cordial in it in the end to get through it. I had the split course, after starting at 6pm and taking 2 hrs to get the first litre down all I could think about was having to drink another litre at 8am. Didn't start to have bowel movement until about an hour after I'd finished about 9:15pm, once I started I was on the toilet for about 2 hrs, not painful and watery straight away. Was up in the night about 2am for another hour, but that's not unusual for me. Just started the 2nd litre doused in cordial. Will let you know how I get on"	9	November 5, 2014	14	133
136,283	Prazosin	post traumatic stress disorde	"Went on this because I was looking for something non-habit forming to replace Ativan to help w my bad anxiety and flashbacks/nightmares at night. Sadly it did absolutely nothing to reduce the severity of any of my symptoms and also messed with my blood pressure which made me dizzy and almost pass out when I'd wake up :( I was taken off of it pretty quickly because of what it did to my blood pressure."	1	November 28, 2016	15	75
193,673	Symbicort	asthma, maintenance	"I knew within 1 hour my breathing felt less constricted. After 2-3 days there was a marked decrease in mucous production and best of all after 1 week I was able to climb an entire flight of stairs without resting. Great results"	10	July 31, 2008	53	42
165,523	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"Had the Liletta inserted in November. The process overall wasn't bad, but I also had numbing injections which helped so much with the pain. Just a couple cramps and it was over. Stopped having a period after three months, and the weird cramps I kept feeling stopped around 5 months. Everything was great until I noticed my clothes weren't fitting anymore. I've gained 10 - 12 pounds despite months of a very clean diet, counting calories, and frequent exercise. I also started losing my hair a few weeks ago, and began sprouting chin hair that I didn't have before, which is making me feel very depressed. I am beyond frustrated and am having it removed in a few days."	3	May 24, 2017	4	119
159,170	TriNessa	birth control	"I'm almost finished my first pack of Trinessa and the side effects that I've experienced are LOTS of bloating and also vaginal discharge. I've gotten use to the bloating, but the vaginal discharge is annoying and frustrating because I kept thinking it was a yeast infection or something like that and everything I've taken to try to get rid of it has not worked and it was driving me crazy, but after reading some of the reviews for Trinessa, I realized it must be one of the side effects of the pill because it started when I started taking it. The first week I started the pack, I had a lack of appetite, but I've been eating regularly since then. I haven't experienced any weight gain. Overall Trinessa seems to be a decent birth control"	7	August 4, 2014	11	135
94,546	Abilify	depression	"Been on many antidepressants with little or no relief of symptoms. Was currently on cymbalta with little relief and asked my doctor about Abilify was prescribed 5 MG within a week I felt like myself again. I rarely left my house for two years. I have visited family, even able to go to public places ."	9	November 28, 2016	63	56
22,140	Baclofen	muscle spasm	"after just a few days' dosing at 1 20mg every six hours, I started to feel peculiar in the GI tract...all kinds of strangeness. The drug didn't do enough good for the purpose prescribed, so I quit it and returned the drug to the pharmacy for disposal."	3	October 6, 2016	29	47
95,107	Guanfacine	adhd	"Our 6 year old daughter was started on this recently after meeting with peds/ psych. She is adopted -- suffered trauma as an infant. She has reactive attachment disorder (RAD) and ADHD symptoms of severe lack of impulse control. We have 7 children and have never used any of these meds, and honestly I was really resistant to doing it, but the situation just got dire. I will say that nearly instantly there was a change ( 1/2 mg only then up to 1 mg a week later). Suddenly there were virtually NO discipline problems. But a matter of only days later she started having terrible side effects (bed wetting, sore throat, constant tummy ache, and it COMPLETELY changed her personality.) not good. We had to switch to adderal. Great success."	2	June 11, 2017	18	131
142,130	Escitalopram	anxiety	"Lexapro has changed my life significantly. I had GAD and my anxiety was absolutely awful, especially since I am in graduate school. I started on Lexapro and didn't start seeing the effects for about 6 months; but it was well worth the wait. I am the "old me" and couldn't be happier. My advice is to give it time- it really does take a while."	10	August 22, 2008	78	65
78,566	Daytrana	adhd	"My 8 year old son has ADHD with an anxiety disorder. We started on Ritalin IR when he was 7 and it was great at first but his body started metabolizing them quickly. We increased the dose and then he just became more irritable. We tried adderall next which was awful for him. His doctor wanted to either try Concerta or daytrana. I asked if we could try daytrana because I had read good reviews. This is the absolute best med we have tried. He has been on the lowest 10 mg patch for over a year. We put him on a prescription called Vayarin over the summer which is a natural omega 3 phosphatidylserine supplement that fixed the anxiety. He has no issues and is like the other kids now. Thankful for both meds that helped him!"	10	October 22, 2016	11	138
11,207	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium	birth control	"I've been on Yaz for years, and like most people I switched to Beyaz because of the saving card. I've only been on it for a month. I have NOT stopped bleeding/spotting since I got my last period. I've tried different birth control over the years and I NEVER had this problem before. If this is the same as Yaz I don't understand why I'm having this issue. I thought about trying it another month, but I'm not sure I can handle bleeding for 60 days if this continues."	1	October 12, 2011	19	89
58,809	Pradaxa	prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation	"I have been using Pradaxa for a few months after years on Warfarin. It's much easier without the weekly blood tests but I have noticed a few side effects. I have gained weight, 4kg, with the same food intake, get terrible stomach pains about once every 2 weeks, and have had increased reflux even though I take Nexium tablets. Overall the benefits outweigh the problems."	8	June 24, 2012	42	65
194,651	Gilenya	multiple sclerosis	"I have been on Gilenya for 6 weeks with no side effects and thought it was wonderful. Until, the other day I had aches and pains progressively getting worse throughout the day. The next day I was in bed with a severe headache, body aches, and my lips were swollen. I have noticed spots on my lower legs, like mosquito bites, which do not itch at all, but feel like an intense bruise when touched. My GP gave me Prednisone and told me to call my neurologist and stop the Gilenya. I made my appointment today."	5	September 15, 2011	81	96
112,152	Gabapentin	neuropathic pain	"My behavioral health specialist (a physician's assistant) had recommended I try Gabapentin for many years, before I finally agreed. My life has improved, plain and simple! Originally prescribed in an attempt to address my chronic insomnia issues, in that respect (like all the other traditional & nontraditional Rxs/otc aids I've tried), Gabapentin did not help.. or at least directly. It Has helped with my chronic nerve pain & occasional restless less syndrome, absolutely immeasurably. I could feel a gentle change down my sciatic nerve within the first couple of nights (100mg, bid, initially). I've been on it for over 6 months (currently 200mg, bid). If I forget to take it, I feel like I used to all the time: achy joints, shaky/spazzy/tense legs when lying down, slight chest discomfort (like an almost panic attack), numbness/tingling in my extremities, purple feet in the shower, just arthritic really- which makes me not a pleasant person & not want to do anything. Gabapentin has been really wonderful & a positive drug in my life, which I cannot say about many I've tried. If you skip it, you will feel like a truck hit you (which is how I used to feel all the time). Other things I take daily: • Potassium supplement, helpful against muscle cramps • Vitamin D3 (3k iu's), helpful for mood • Propranolol (10mg, 2-3x day), helpful against anxiety & involuntary phobic "fight or flight" reactions"	9	March 4, 2017	32	236
132,717	Flonase Allergy Relief	rhinitis	"It's totally waste of money and 100% useless , ocean nasal spay ( sodium chloride nasal spay ) work way better and no side effect or bad taste , it's like spraying deodorant in your nose to make you fell better but technically it doesn't work . Again I got sodium chloride nasal spray for 1.85$ and it work way better and life saving"	1	May 27, 2015	7	64
100,130	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"Been on this for over a year. I've gained weight get extremely emotional before I start. I am on bc to help regulate my periods. I know when I will start however bleeding is heavy and I spot for three weeks and I get maybe a week off from spotting/bleeding. This is a killer to my sex life! I have contacted my OBGYN to help find me a bc that is no periods to see if that helps!"	2	August 9, 2016	1	78
144,101	Etonogestrel	birth control	"i had this in for 3 years as it worked as a contreceptive it was affective. i had no periods for 3 years. i wanted the implant taken out but i had to wait 12 months. side effects were sweating problems and loss of sex drive. once i had it taken out i felt emotional for a few days, had a period and felt human again."	10	June 29, 2016	6	66
31,118	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I used this product a few times before with no problems. Used it about an hour ago and it feels like Satan himself is inside of my vagina. The pain is literally excruciating. I literally sat on my bathroom floor for about 45 mins and sobbed. It feels like my lady parts are actually on fire. I do not recommend this to anyone unless you want to know what it feels like to light your vagina on fire. Let me tell ya. I bought the 7 day one. Not gonna use it the full 7 days. Because I might actually die."	1	December 29, 2016	3	101
195,327	Glatiramer	multiple sclerosis	"I wrote a review on 12/2015 unfortunately I had to stop using copaxone because I got bad reactions. The last one was body shaking like if I had a machine connected to my body for one hour my buttocks muscle shaking so much. I got very scared and stopped medication. It's been 2 months and I don't think I will go back to it. I am just trying to eat healthy I cut all lacteos and red meat. "	3	May 21, 2016	30	79
28,809	Lexapro	depression	"I took this medicine about 2 years ago for anxiety and depression for about 3 months. I could feel the effects of it in just 2 or 3 days and it made me feel like a complete zombie. I had no personality and I kept catching myself sitting there and in a daze. It also caused me to be very drowsy all the time."	1	November 4, 2009	30	64
92,832	Vortioxetine	depression	"Trintellix (30 mg) has helped manage my depression but has resulted in exceptional weight gain. I have gained 30 lb in 9 months, which just adds to the depression and self disgust."	5	August 15, 2017	31	32
87,230	Latuda	schizophrenia	"Latuda has been very helpful to me. I have not gained any weight. The symptoms have lessened to the point where I am much more functional and can follow my daily routine. So far so good."	9	July 19, 2013	61	36
215,210	Lubiprostone	constipation, chronic	"my doctor put me on Amitiza yesterday. 2 hours after taking this medication I had a BM. I had gone a week without a BM. I have suffered from Constipation all of my life. Normally I would have one BM a week on a good week two. I was always in pain, full and just uncomfortable. I cant tell you how good it feels to be "normal" I have had two more BM's today. For some this may not seem exciting but only if you have suffered from Chronic Constipation would you understand. I would recommend this to any one., I have not suffered any of the side effects that others have talked about for me it has been a God send. The only negative comment I would have is the price as insurance does not cover it and it was over $300.00 a month"	10	June 16, 2015	59	145
12,617	Cyclosporine	keratoconjunctivitis sicca	"Ten years ago, I went through 7mo. of chemo for breast Cancer. In doing so, my tear ducts were affected as well as my eyes. Both eyes felt as though I had stared at someone welding, only my eyes just got worse. I used eye drops and gels for a couple months. And then my doctor prescribed Restasis. During the day, I used the drops and then both eyes would burn for a bit and itch. At night, I used the OTC gel. This gel causes blurred vision, has a cooling effect and puts the fire out. The Restasis was always kept in a cooler when away from home and in the fridge at home. This seemed to take the burn and itch out about half."	9	August 27, 2016	13	126
6,053	Minastrin 24 Fe	birth control	"STAY AWAY FROM THIS PILL. This is my second month with this pill and let me tell you how horrible my experience has been. Sudden weight gain, like literally 15 lbs more during this past two months. Lately I've been very depressed, I've had two panic attacks, pain on my left arm and short of breath. I thought I was having heart problems and rushed to the ER and my heart is fine. This is all the pill, this pill is driving me crazy. I've never felt like this in my life. So many mood swings. I'm stopping these pills starting now. The only good thing is that your period is lighter and you get zero cramps. THATS IT."	1	January 5, 2016	7	119
158,935	TriNessa	birth control	"I have been using trinessa for 2 months now and my acne is almost completely nonexistent. I do get a couple zits around my period but other than that I'm cleared up. Only downside is that I start spotting a week before my period but I also haven't been taking for 3 months yet so I may stop spotting early. Other than that I don't have any noticeable symptoms and my periods are much more manageable, I used to have horrid cramps but not anymore!"	9	August 11, 2017	2	85
8,030	Xanax	anxiety	"My anxiety gave me depersonalization. Whenever I take xanax it clears right up for me, especially if I run out of Klonopin. It's a great back up that helps me when that sudden feeling of panic creeps up on me."	10	November 28, 2008	27	40
72,154	Tramadol	pain	"As I'm allergic to Codeine and have had 4 major surgeryies for Cancer in the last 12 months,I thank God for Tramadol .Fast ,effective relief during a time of great anxiety and discomfort. We all react differently to medications but if recommended by your MD give it a try"	10	February 6, 2015	22	49
140,317	Asenapine	schizophrenia	"For the first few weeks, I felt amazing. So much better, I couldn't believe it. I hadn't been that totally free from visions with any other medication. I didn't much enjoy randomly falling asleep when I took my afternoon dose, but at the time it seemed worth it. However, after about a month, I started feeling like the best thing for me to do would be to kill myself. I didn't get depressed, none of my old symptoms returned, I just felt like it was the logical thing to do. It felt so normal that I didn't report it to my doctor for a month. He told me to stop taking Saphris and within 2 weeks all of my suicidal thoughts stopped. My symptoms returned, but it was a fair trade. I just want people to know and to be careful."	3	October 23, 2011	42	141
100,726	Orlistat	obesity	"I took Alli when I was 20 years old and lost 60 pounds all of which I was able to maintain for the last 4 years until recently I have gained the 60 pounds back. I'm seriously thinking of taking them again because it motivated me to eat healthy and exercise. It DOES make you go to the restroom if you eat fatty foods but it really helps get your digestive track moving. Like I said I lost 60 pounds within the first 6 months of using it."	9	January 25, 2017	57	88
96,399	Sertraline	premenstrual dysphoric disorde	"I started taking 25mg Zoloft 3 weeks ago. The changes have been phenomenal in just that short a time. I have no PMS/PMDD symptoms at all right now. I hope they never return. Zoloft has changed my life. I hope it isn't too soon to tell if the good times will continue but I hope and pray they do. I haven't had any side effects except for one. If I take it in the morning, I get extremely sleepy by mid-afternoon. So I take it at night, problem solved. Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones but for so many years I have suffered from PMDD with no relief, that for once, I can brag about how good I feel now! I hope the same for other women experiencing PMS and PMDD."	10	November 16, 2009	104	132
220,568	Loestrin 24 Fe	birth control	"I started taking Loestrin after I had 3 ovarian cysts burst. I also had irregular periods, those were a pain. I started it in the summer and when I did, I began not feeling good. I would have to wake up, hop out of bed and eat right away, and it didn't always work too well. In October I went to the doctor after I had severe stomach burning, and I found out I had acid reflux. I began then taking 1 Prilosec a day for a couple of months. Then I switched to generic Prilosec and my pain came back. So I took two a day. When that didn't help I then switched back to Prilosec after a couple months and took two a day also. My pain has been okay, I frequently take tums to help. Other than that and some spotting when I missed a pill one time, this works."	7	June 29, 2011	1	153
199,478	Depo-Provera	birth control	"It is effective. However the weight gain of 30 lbs now I need to lose 60lbs. The headaches dizziness and tiredness. Feeling hungry constantly and occasional numbness in my hands and feet. I am thinking of trying Implanon but the reviews don't look so great. Would prefer getting my tubes tied as we have a nice size family. I have been on it 13 months since my youngest was born and I hate that I eat and feel pregnant even though I am not."	7	February 27, 2015	14	84
67,707	Plan B	emergency contraception	"I've taken plan B in the past. Always worked! Minimal side effects . Well not this time. I had unprotected sex and the guy ejeculated in me. I was on the pill but wasn't taking it at the same time everyday. I took the plan be 24 hours after sex. The first 6 days I experienced a DRASTIC change in my emotional state. I felt sad and depressed every day! It was hard to be my usual cheery self! If felt like a cloud over my head that I couldn't get rid of. By the 7th day.I woke up to pain in my lower stomach and cramping in my back . I wanted to vomit and did several times with hot flashes and chills right after. Soon after my period started but the cramps and sick feeling did not go away! I was in bed all day. It works but can make you sick !!"	6	January 22, 2017	11	155
164,051	Ibuprofen	rheumatoid arthritis	"I'm starting to have pain in 2 of my fingers on my right hand, and I know that my family history has arthritis, so by taking 800mgs of Advil, it seems to take away the pain. I also found that putting heat on it, helps the pain also."	10	March 7, 2012	14	48
192,386	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"I have taken Gianvi for about four years now, started it for birth control reason, it cleared my face within months, I didn't feel any anxiety or anything that has to do with my mood, my sex drive has been the same with or without. Once I was taken out of Gianvi, and tried Vestura, Vestura affected me badly! I had terrible mood swings, felt terrible for those days taking it, afterwards I went back to Gianvi and things got back to normal."	10	March 2, 2015	5	83
94,620	Abilify	depression	"I have been on 20 mg of Abilify now for about 10 years. When I first began taking it I gained over 100 pounds in 6 months. I finally stopped gaining at 250. I have tried everything to take the weight off. Nothing. My doctor added 20 mg of Lexapro. I gained 30 more pounds. I am going to stop taking the Abilify as the weight gain is causing health issues. I just hope the weight will come off."	3	June 18, 2016	31	79
186,979	Nature-Throid	hashimoto's disease	"I was suffering with un-diagnosed thyroid disease for many years and ultimately was Hasimotos disease. I had multiple nodules INSIDE my thyriod gland and a big tumor OUTSIDE my gland that seemed to be running my chemistry in my body! Surgery was not an option, so I was put on Nature-Throid, cut ALL gluten out of my diet, and in three months my thyroid blood levels were perfect and the majority of my nodules were gone. My tumor was totally gone! At first I went on an extreme diet; very similar to Adkins. I have stayed on that, but do have chocolate and natural chips when I want. I consider myself cured...thank-you Jesus!"	10	May 6, 2017	22	113
28,682	Lexapro	anxiety	"I have always tended to dwell on things and make things more than they are for as long as I can remember. I am a 28 years old, young-professional who was laid off 4 months ago. Despite not being too distraught about being laid-off "I thought", I began having panic episodes about 3-4 month where symptoms resembled a heart attack. After an ER and 2 Doctors visits, I was prescribed Lexapro. I started the treatment Monday night, and no lie was "on cloud 9" Tuesday morning all day and into Wednesday (today). I take 10mg once every other day! I have just taken my second dose and I am so much more at ease and this medicine is great for those with depressive and anxiety symptoms. Definite improvement in quality of life."	9	February 16, 2011	22	132
91,706	MetroGel-Vaginal	bacterial vaginitis	"When I use Metro-gel, I don't have to worry about bacterial vaginitis coming back easily. It helps faster, and it's very effective. When I take the oral medicines, bacterial vaginitis recurs within weeks. That can be a major pain. The only bummer is the yeast infection that can sometimes occur."	9	November 2, 2010	59	50
57,496	Ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol	birth control	"I recently switched to Zovia from Ortho Tricyclen. It's definitely doing what it's supposed to. The side effects that I've experienced since switching is slight weight gain (even though I'm active), B to C cup and some tenderness, nausea, and mood swings (and my boyfriend agrees with me -- this is the WORST side effect). What I do like about the Zovia is that it cleared my face up and made my periods EXTREMELY light and short. I think I like the Ortho Tricyclen better but only because I didn't have any side effects with it."	9	December 5, 2012	7	96
191,814	Lisdexamfetamine	adhd	"I started Vyvanse at 15 after a 2 year run on Concerta which I hated. When I started Vyvanse I was 5'8 150lbs. I started on the 30 mg dose and within a year was down to 132 pounds. The medicine works like a charm but makes it near impossible for me to eat."	5	July 20, 2009	15	54
36,091	Imiquimod	basal cell carcinoma	"I recently used it and posted my comments which are favourable, but I though you might be interested in what can only be termed as side effect. My finger nails nails are really growing fast, for some reason, my little finger nails usually split and my thumb nails usually split at the base, but there has been no sign of splitting and are growing really well - I have even cut them some thing I have never done in my life at 72 year old,"	10	October 14, 2017	2	85
15,077	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I am so glad I looked on this website!! I'm glad I am not alone. Like many others, my insurance / pharmacy switched me from Microgestin (on for 2 years with no issues), to Junel (on for 3 years with no issues) and now to Blisovi (I've been on it for 3 months). I gained 10 lb in the first month with Blisovi. I work out and eat healthy and have been the same size since I was 18 (I am 29), and the weight is not coming off! In addition, acne has been uncontrollable and unpredictable, I have been bleeding more days than not since I've been using this pill (feels more like 3 weeks on, one week off), and I've been getting headaches and jitters. Stay away if you can!!!"	1	June 28, 2017	1	132
138,891	Phentermine	weight loss	"I'm a 6'0 tall female and started using adipex and b6 b12 lipotrophic injection once a week in november. My starting weight was 387. 5 and 7 weeks later and now I weight 366. 9. That's a 20. 6 lb weight lost. When I started the med I experienced dry mouth and sleeplessness, but those symptoms disappeared about 3 weeks after starting the meds. I watched what I ate and completely eliminated sweets and soda out my diet. I started walking 50 minutes 3-4 times a week. Prayer and adipex has changed my life. I tried so many diets and this has been the first time that i've lost any weight. I still have a long way to go, but I'm so amazed that's i've lost any."	10	January 6, 2010	34	127
210,661	Mirtazapine	depression	" I have Persistent Depressive Disorder. This meds effects are apparent rapidly within 1 week. It's side-effects are all positive. no stomach problems. no insomnia. allergies are taken care of. for dysthymia this is the best medicine ever."	10	July 8, 2017	13	38
171,435	Wellbutrin	depression	"My wife passed away and I went into a deep depression. I was put on Wellbutrin and told by my nurse it would be at least 4 weeks. In just 3 days and I was feeling great, clear headed, I smiled, I ate normally."	10	November 25, 2014	249	44
69,444	Buprenorphine	pain	"I have been on Butrans for about a week. Dealing with pain in my lower back for 25 years. Have received epidural shots in my L5 S1 area to no help. Was referred to a pain clinic. Was given a script for Butran 5mcg/1 hour. For the first time in 25 years I've had no pain. This has been a god send. No side effects no anything. I keep waiting for the pain to come back and it does not. I actually sleep now, can do more activities around the house then I could before, I'm not cranky anymore because of being in pain. So far no break through pain. Hope I don't get that. All I can say is YIPEE I'm pain free."	10	March 14, 2016	87	124

22,792

Lidocaine

pain

"This worked quite well for acute severe shoulder rotater cuff pain but took a couple of hours to kick in. The weirdest thing though is I had a side effect where I saw yellow color on white walls. Also had a little trouble focusing eyes and was a little dizzy. Would go away when wore off and then same thing when tried again, so had to stop."

8

April 1, 2013

61

67

139,899

Euflexxa

osteoarthritis

"I'm starting on my 2nd set of Euflexxa injections.. My first series was 6 months ago. I didn't think it helped my knees very much but thinking back over the last 6 months, I've had very little discomfort in my knees. I've hiked and played tennis all summer so maybe it did work! I'm just now feeling the discomfort returning..so I'm now going in for another 'round' of shots . The shots are not painful for me...just a little uncomfortable but not real pain. My insurance pays for the injections. I'm 62 and have bone on bone in both knees. Just hoping to put off TKR for a while."

6

October 23, 2013

77

109

81,010

Hypercare

hyperhidrosis

"I've been dealing with Hyperhidrosis since the beginning of high school and it really became an issue when I began college. It was always awful feeling embarrassed/insecure 24/7 (especially because it was so out of my control). People started to not want to guard me in basketball anymore, my ex-girlfriend would make me feel like bad saying she wanted a boyfriend who could actually put his arm around her, etc., etc. But finally I stopped wallowing in my own sorrow and talked to a doctor- he prescribed Hypercare and it CHANGED my life. Don't let your Hyperhidrosis beat you because with Hypercare you can beat it. PS- The complaints about the itching/burning sensations are completely valid, but I'm willing to cope when the payoff for a normal life again."

10

May 10, 2013

12

129

90,378

Cheratussin AC

cough

"Been coughing for 3 weeks and this helped a lot. I am taking all sorts of over the counter pills, gels, capsules, hot water, cold water mixes with multiple active ingredients and Cheratussin AC syrup gave me better relief than anything else. I still couldn't sleep through the night and ended up taking middle of the night doses with the other things as it took over 4 weeks to get over my flu. When I was younger I got a codeine cough syrup and it didn't help but this time this did."

10

November 23, 2012

30

92

232,270

Amoxicillin / clavulanate

strep throat

"I vomited violently all night after taking side around 7 p.m. A month later we thought we'd try again because the doctor didn't believe it could be from this medication. The same thing happened! Miserable!"

1

August 28, 2017

2

35

27,879

Lexapro

anxiety

"I was prescribed Lexapro after some fairly rough depression and anxiety. I had been in the hospital 3 times in 2 weeks for anxiety attacks. The first day after Lexapro, I felt the depression gone. Literally the first day. However, the first 3-4 weeks were rough. I definitely had nausea and was VERY sleepy. But after about a month, the nausea and sleepiness went away. A nurse at our doctor's office basically told me to suck it up, and that I had to give the medicine time to work. I toughed it out, and after about 6 weeks, it was like a cloud was lifted and I have felt AMAZING ever since. I didn't realize that I have probably had depression and/or anxiety for decades until I found out what it was like to feel great. Still great after a year."

10

March 24, 2017

110

141

25,469

Finasteride

benign prostatic hyperplasia

"Age 63, using finasteride for 2 years and no other medications. Took many months for improvement in urination and now much improved though definitely not what it was when I was young. I am no longer scouting for spots to stop in a 30 minute walk. I typically sleep about 5 hours at night before having to get up. Other changes since beginning dosage: ejaculation volume has decreased, occasional but rare loss of erection during intercourse. No other changes noticed, in particular no loss of libido, and no mental changes noticed. After doing the research physiological effects seem to be the same at 1mg (for hair loss) as 5mg (for BPH) so I quarter the 5mg pills and take a 1/4 pill per day."

7

February 4, 2017

18

124

58,021

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

pain

"I take 3 to 5 x 750 during the day(work days) for my back and shoulder pain, due to a car accident. I take 1 before bed time for my shoulder and it works fine. I only take them if I really need them. But they work for me."

10

June 11, 2010

13

49

111,521

Cipro

kidney infections

"I took Cipro for a UTI. Within 3 doses (1.5 days) I went from walking fine, to having severe pain in my left knee and having to limp. The pain got worse. Finally, I researched Cipro's side effects and found out that it can cause severe damage to tendons. I stopped the medication, but the damage was already done. A year later I had to have surgery to repair some of the damage. Since then I have read other horror cases like mine. Cipro seems to find a weak tendon and strike at it. I will never take this drug again."

1

May 31, 2016

21

101

168,021

Jolessa

birth control

"6 Years I've been on this pill. It's a great pill if you hate having a period every month. But being 22 is a lot different than being 16, and my body just isn't liking the pill anymore. Main Con's - Heavy bleeding, ZERO sex drive. Con's of taking the pill in the 1st to 3 years - Painful sex due to vaginal dryness, slight nausea if took in the morning Con's at the end & why I'm stopping (4-6 years) - Hair loss (just more hairs come out when I would brush it) More pee breaks, breakthrough bleeding, cramps & spotting when climaxing, & spotting during vigorous workouts. Pro's - Never got pregnant, stable mood, no breakouts, hair thinner on arms&legs I never had spotting in between packs( until Now) or gained any weight, & I'm pretty sedentary."

7

February 19, 2017

3

139

83,773

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I've seen so many negative comments about Sprintec but honestly I love it. I've been on multiple other birth controls but this one is the one for me. The first month (more like week) I got the regular symptoms like nausea and vomiting but that's always been normal for me. I used to have extremely bad acne as well and Sprintec helped me with it. After the first 2 weeks, I noticed how less oily my face had gotten and how I glowed. I definitely recommend at least trying this pill for the first 3 months!"

9

December 1, 2017

0

96

97,859

Nexplanon

birth control

"I'm 18 years old, I've been on this birth control (aka bc) since I was 13. I was diagnosed with severe chronic migraines because of my period well one way to stop it was taking this bc, and not getting pregnant. Anyways, it stopped my migraines and headaches I didn't have cramps much anymore, I use to wear night pads during the day because of how heavy my flow was and now I get my period maybe every 3 months and its only for a couple of days. I haven't experienced any weight gain or hair loss! I love it! But it is different for everyone like when I first got it, I had my period not kidding you, 5 months straight, IT WAS HELL! but after that 5 months I didn't have a period for over a year! It really works"

9

October 18, 2015

7

142

55,947

Effexor

depression

"I took Effexor for a little over a year. I really didn't feel anything at all. It numbs your emotions to a cold lukewarm middle of nothingness. I also had a minor seizure after accidentally forgetting to take it one day."

1

July 27, 2009

37

41

183,711

Cymbalta

depression

"Nausea, nausea, nausea. That's all I can say. My doctor keeps telling me to hang in there but I need something different. My depression doesn't seem to be improving. I've been dealing with this for two months."

1

April 21, 2009

25

37

72,705

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

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

7

October 3, 2015

1

97

123,175

Azelastine

allergic rhinitis

"My allergies were so bad here in Atlanta (spring 2010) that I had to see a pulmonary doctor for bronchial allergic asthma. It was like bronchitis but no phlegm, just a horrible heavy congestion feeling (which was really swollen, inflamed, bronchial passages) from the pollen. The doctor put me on Singulair, Alvesco Inhaler, and then an ENT put me on Astepro. In my opinion, the Singulair and the Astepro have been the key medications to feeling better and being able to live through these horrible pollen months."

10

April 5, 2010

16

87

115,617

Drixoral Cold and Allergy

nasal congestion

"I have experienced severe sinus nasal congestion and the resulting headaches for over 10 years. I have basically tried everything out there, and Drixoral is the only medication that works for me. I too agree-- please put Drixoral back on the market!"

10

August 10, 2008

9

42

39,601

Contrave

obesity

"I am a female and have struggled with my weight for over twenty years. I am 5'4 and weighed 287.3. I started taking Contrave Friday January 8th. At one week I dropped down to 280.6. At two weeks I'm down to 270.2. I'm only going to weigh myself once a week, but as of week 2 I've lost a total of 17.1 pounds. The only side effect I've experienced is a few head aches. I have to say I have not drank any pop, and I have no cravings for it. I'm eating three small meals a day even though I have not had much of an appetite. I really hope I continue to have success. I did not exercise the first week, but I've started walking a little each day."

8

January 28, 2016

9

131

111,816

Gianvi

menstrual disorders

"I never got pregnant on this stuff so it works well for that. I started taking this for my debilitating cramps and heavy periods and it really didn't do much. Plus, I gained 15 lbs after starting this and had absolutely ZERO sex drive. I didn't even want my fiancé to touch me. I found myself being completely moody. It helped with acne except when I was about to start my period, I broke out like crazy. Now that I am off my sex drive is back to normal and my periods haven't really changed."

4

March 11, 2015

3

95

67,189

Magnesium hydroxide

constipation

"I experienced stomach flu with not being able to stop using the commode and took an anti-diarrhea medicine. Then the opposite happened, I became unable to go even after 2 days of eating solid foods. I used 2 Tablespoons of Concentrated Fresh Strawberry Flavored Milk of Mag and in exactly 6.5 hrs it worked in the middle of the night. I could not sleep, so I massage my stomach and within 15 min. the formula worked and it was very gentle. I have also used this after surgery-given to me by the nurse and it works and relieves the problem."

10

January 4, 2015

47

100

15,467

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I started Junel 2 months after I had my baby, and it immediately made me gain 10 pounds. It also made me depressed, anxious and crazy moody. I know it's the pills because I was maintaining my weight well after I gave birth and was not feeling depressed at all. I've decided to finish up the pack and not take any birth control pills after this at all, although it did make my periods lighter, it was not worth it for me."

4

December 15, 2016

3

82

169,646

Amitriptyline

migraine prevention

"After suffering migraines since I was 16 this medicine is a miracle for me. I just used to deal with them by writing the day off and sleeping of my migraines. I lose my sight for 3 hours with flashing lights and severe dizziness and numbness in my arms and lips tingle and go numb. Enough was enough then as I was having 4 every month, went to see a speicalist then reduced by 80% in 2 and half years. At first you just want to sleep but after 4 weeks you feel better. I take mine at night 30mg and just cannot believe I didn't seek help many years ago. This 100% works for me."

10

March 21, 2012

17

116

113,294

Bisacodyl

constipation

"I have very irregular bowel movements and experience constipation every now and then, I have tried senna tablets and things like that, however they don't do the job. Dulcolax is strong and does give me a few cramps about 8 hours after taking it, for me the cramps are just like period pain, after you go the pain stops. (I need to go 10 hours after taking dulcolax and don't eat for about 6 hours after I 'get it out') take before bed!"

9

August 11, 2015

4

83

91,749

Lyrica

ibromyalgia

"The pain from Fibromyalgia comes as MUSCLE cramping, tingling, twitching, spasms, etc. It is not a "nerve" illness per se, yet doctors think people are stupid and prescribe this anyway. It does nothing for the pain or fatigue from Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue/M.E. Until people realize that legitimate users of meds such as Hydrocodone, morphine ER, etc are rarely abused by people in genuine chronic pain, doctors will continue to jeopardize patients lives by giving them meds like this as a placebo with nasty side effects. One doctor also put me on Paxil which gave me Serotonin Syndrome and I was in Intensive care for a week! This was when SSRI's first came out and I went into med journals. Avoid this for chronic MUSCLE pain."

1

March 24, 2017

48

126

223,141

Estradiol

postmenopausal symptoms

"It took about 5 weeks to start working completely. My gynecologist told me to not give up. After 3 weeks I was still getting hot flashes daily. I continued as prescribed and Zero hot flashes!! No side effects. One year using"

10

July 23, 2015

42

41

180,665

Adderall XR

adhd

"I had unknowingly suffered from ADHD-PI for my entire life. I was constantly in trouble for losing my things, not paying attention in class, forgetting conversations, being unable to understand conversations, so on and so forth. My life was a wreck. My parents constantly told me that I was lazy and worthless. After I joined the military, I was diagnosed with ADHD and Adderall was the first and only medication that I was put on. I went from being the clumsy loser to the office hero. I recently started college and so far, I'm getting straight A's. This medication makes me cool, logical and focused. I took off a star because it makes me forget to eat sometimes and that makes me tired."

9

June 17, 2014

97

123

143,232

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I had my Nexplanon implanted 3 years ago when I was 20, which was the best decision I have ever made for my reproductive health! I've tried the pill and Nuvaring but HATED both methods. It's very difficult for me to follow a pill regimen, which is precisely why I switched to the Nuvaring. I was relatively healthy in terms of diet and physical activity and had never experienced significant weight gain prior to the Nuvaring. However, 5 months after starting the Nuvaring, I gained 30 pounds, which did horrible things to my self esteem, especially as when I was a teen I struggled with an eating disorder. Halfway through college, my OBGYN recommended the Nexplanon implant, and I've not looked back since. I'm now 23 and getting my 2nd implant in August!"

10

April 19, 2017

10

133

116,028

Lacosamide

seizures

"I have nocturnal epilepsy, since I was very young maybe 5 will say I've had it, I've been on all the drugs you could say nearly threw primary school to high school they made me sick and unable to function everyday spewing etc so at about 16 I said stuff it I'm not taking any at all I'll deal with it, so recently this year I started on Vimpat and OMG it's a lifesaver for me!! So awake and switched on my partner says I hardly ever daydream he says he hasn't felt me or seen me having seizures at all!! Yes I feel out of it still but that's just me if I feel more awake I'm happy I haven't had any of the symptoms people say but maybe headaches and my dreams are very vivid and I get nightmares but it's just like watching movies each night I guess LOL"

10

November 5, 2015

23

152

41,329

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

pain

"Minimal side effects. It takes a lot of them to help me out but they do more so than Norco or Vicodin without having the extreme side effects of Oxycontin or Dilaudid. Percocet is a pretty good median. It's my favorite pain reliever so far."

10

December 9, 2009

14

45

77,012

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"I am a 52 year old male. I started Belviq on 1/20/15. I started at 231lbs. My main problem was no willpower and a love of food. While Belviq did not get rid of my hunger, it brought it within my "willpower zone". Assisted by a calorie counter app I have lost 25 lbs in 44 days. There were no adverse effects for me. I exercise 3x a week and really eat whatever I want, as long as I stay under my calorie target for the day. Belviq has given me the head start I needed to live a more healthy life."

9

March 5, 2015

19

102

65,049

Saphris

bipolar disorde

"I have only been on this medicine for 3 days. It tastes very bad. Use a Listerine strip if you don't like the taste. It is not that bad for me. I take it twice a day, but I have to drink a pot of coffee in the morning so not to fall asleep. I feel better, not sure if it it is the coffee or the medicines. I do sleep very well with it. Haven't had this much sleep in years."

8

June 12, 2010

25

82

46,364

Modafinil

narcolepsy

"I took Provigil for about 7 years. When I was working my insurance covered it. I had not idea of the price. It is wonderful medicine but way too expensive if you have to pay for it. Without any discounts it's approximately $1,300 per prescription. Am on Medicare now and they will not cover it so am no longer taking. It was great on keeping me from sleeping all the time and helped a lot with my depression. Perhaps the price will come down someday and I can start it again. Highly recommended."

9

January 9, 2013

60

93

191,056

Campral

alcohol dependence

"Absolutely amazing I am 60 and been a heavy drinker all my life At least one to one and a half bottles of wine per nite Two or three bottles per day on a weekend plus beer or anything else if I was out After I started taking this I noticed the difference the very next day Within a few days I was having alcohol free days Within 3 weeks I was going for a week or more without a drink but started drinking a lot of mineral water At 6 weeks I was not even thinking about alcohol After 4 mths I stopped the tablets At six mths I have no craving at all If I am out with friends I will have a red wine occasionally and stop ( could not do this previously )might have a red once every 10 days or so but am completely in control I am still absolutely astounded how well they worked for me"

10

June 7, 2017

55

162

154,936

Metronidazole

trichomoniasis

"I experienced my first Pap smear two weeks ago and was tested positive for trichomoniasis and a yeast infection. My doctor prescribed metronidazole 500 mg 2x for 7 days. Never missed a day. Side effects were dark urine but after the third day I had no more symptoms until now. This marks the second day since my treatment and the symptoms from the trichomoniasis is back. This has broken me all the way down.. and to make matters worse I'm going to Miami with my ex boyfriend (Does not have trich) for spring break."

6

March 20, 2017

1

94

99,919

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"It wasn't the colonoscopy I feared, but drinking the stuff. I survived and you can too. The flavor was exactly like Fanta or Crush grape soda (without the fizz), but the after-taste was nasty. I made it cold, and used a straw to drink it. First dose took me about three or four big drinks w/the straw, and in between I rinsed my mouth with water. I gagged a little, but I'm a big baby when it comes to liquid medicine. Second dose was middle of the night, and a bit harder to get down. NO pain, gas, cramps or racing to bathroom, which surprised me. Don't let your fear of drinking this stop you from getting a colononscopy, it's not that bad. good luck. go do it, and get it over with! If I drank 16 oz twice, you can too! Really, you can. :)"

9

November 28, 2015

27

146

190,462

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo

birth control

"I took Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for a year, during which I was having intercourse very regularly. It was the only form of birth control I used, and although I did miss a few pills, my menstrual cycle was always on time, although I often lightly bled during the third week as well. It had the added benefit of clearing up all of my acne, when previously I would get zits on my chin, forehead, and back. The side effects were mild; a nauseous feeling when I first woke up, and constant vaginal dryness."

8

February 27, 2008

81

93

140,110

Asenapine

bipolar disorde

"I have Bipolar II and I couldn't sleep and was suffering from mania and cutting. It helped with all of that. I could fall asleep in 10 minutes which was a god send. I went through the pharmacutic patient assistance program to get it free because it cost me $200 a month. After taking it for a while I noticed it was causing neurological problems in the form of foot drop. I constantly tripped and fell and had to wear a bulky brace on my foot. I came of of saphris during a manic episode and noticed that my foot healed. Saphris is good in some was but bad in others."

2

September 21, 2016

7

111

189,433

Oxycodone

pain

"Having dealt with extreme back pain for years, I finally found a pain management doctor who prescribed oxycodone. I have several herniated discs in my lumbar back, previous cervical disc removal with fusion and have material "floating" in my back, pressing on my sciatic nerve in 3 different areas. Before the oxycodone, I would sit at work and suffer for 12 hours at a time, praying for something to take away the pain. I would rock back and forth trying to take my mind off the pain. "

10

January 8, 2012

11

88

204,645

BuSpar

anxiety

"Prescribed BuSpar for anxiety and panic disorder. This medicine seems to be a much better option for me than the SSRI drugs. The side effects experienced are dizziness, tingling in the fingertips, vivid dreams and the occasional stomach ache. Been taking 5mg, 5 times a day. I do also compliment the medicine with the occasional 0.25mg Xanax when needed. After 3 weeks I do notice a big difference in the amounts of anxiety and a elimination of symptoms, which used to work their way to the panic stage. So far between these medicines, daily exercise, self education, and therapy I seem to be making some progress. I would recommend giving it a try."

9

March 1, 2009

123

113

140,252

Asenapine

bipolar disorde

"I have 3 young boys, and it has always been difficult managing them along with my highs and lows. I'd been taking Lithium for about 2 years but found that it was not as effective as when first prescribed it. I also had some really hard blows come all at once. After speaking to my doctor, we decided to try asenapine. I have only been taking 2 weeks and made a phone call to my doctor to personally thank him because I feel so good. I finally feel like my boys are a privilege and not a job."

9

January 18, 2012

1

98

157,768

Accutane

acne

"I went on Accutane when I was 18 years old. You have to be on birth control before and have 2 negative pregnancy tests before being prescribed Accutane. Then you have to be tested every month for pregnancy. It took me about 6 months to actually begin the treatment. You need to be very strict and diligent about taking it. You will NOT starting seeing any improvement for at least 6 months (I was on it for a year) and your acne might get a little worse before it gets better. My skin did clear up a lot after I was on it. However, 4 years later it all came back for some reason. Side effects include: very dry skin (face, hands, feet, etc.) I would recommend it for anyone who has moderate to severe acne."

5

September 19, 2012

8

136

2,129

Metformin

diabetes, type 2

"On Metformin near two years. In Canadian terms my blood sugar is in the fives, this am 5.1. I take 500mg per day and have lost about 25 lbs since being diagnosed. Now I believe that comes from the pill, daily gym sessions and a drastically changed diet. A hamburger bun is now a piece of lettuce, spaghetti now comes from zuchiinni, mashed potatoes are now mashed cauliflower and fiber based cereal is pretty normal for breakfast."

9

September 9, 2016

47

77

104,383

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"My doctor recommended this pill to help balance my hormones and regulate my flow. I have been on the pill for a month and will not be taking it a second month. I had spotting everyday and became anemic."

1

February 7, 2012

8

39

167,073

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I took next choice about 1-2 days after ovulation start (guess based on cervical mucus) 12 hours after sex. I had no immediate side effects but my period was delayed 6 days."

10

June 1, 2016

9

32

61,433

Citalopram

anxiety and stress

"Please try!!!!! I was like you reading these reviews scared to death to start taking this drug. I am so glad I did. The first 2 weeks I felt Iike I was pregnant. Nauseous and sleepy. After that I just gradually started feeling better. Anxiety has gone and life is on the up and up. I should have taken this 20 years ago. All the worries sort of just fade away. Good luck and please give it a shot!"

10

June 10, 2017

141

79

45,078

Fluoxetine

hot flashes

"It absolutely worked for me! I was really suffering with hot flushes - really badly - had to get up in the middle of the night and lie next to a fan and a cold hairdryer - didn't really want to go on HRT but my doctor wouldn't do that anyway because I was trying to get my high blood pressure under control - anyway she suggested I try taking fluoxetine 20mg a day as she had had good results with some other patients really suffering with hot flushes - IT WORKS IT WORKS! After about 2 weeks I was a different person and 6 months later I am totally clear of the awful hot flushes! Very happy lady!"

10

November 17, 2016

46

119

207,528

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"First time using this prep. I don't care for the split dose. As far as taste, it's medicine. I got it down. It took a few hours for the first dose to work. I took it at 6pm as directed and got to bed at midnight. I had to get up once to go at around 1:30am. I woke up at 7:30am with a wicked headache! I took the second dose at 9am and it worked right away. As far as the water goes that most don't like, I didn't have a problem with. I drink water all day."

8

August 1, 2016

11

99

22,446

Treximet

migraine

"This is my wonder drug for migraines ONLY if you can catch it early. I have tried a few different migraine medicines: Maxalt, Imitrex, Treximet, Fiortal, Indocin, Vicodin, and Percocet. I have suffered from migraines for 4 years, however I am able to recognize the signs before an attack. Treximet is expensive (9 pills for $220ish), but if you have a health care plan that covers it, it works wonders . Once again, if you do not take this medicine as soon as you feel the migraine coming on, it will do nothing. For me it took some getting used to. There are some side effects, but the relief outweighed those... for me."

10

March 3, 2010

8

113

198,474

Exenatide

diabetes, type 2

"I have been on Byetta for one month and my blood sugars are great. I have also lost 18 pounds. At first the nausea was pretty bad. I have to make myself eat, I never get hungry."

10

August 16, 2008

45

37

147,920

Norethindrone

birth control

"I started using Lyza and it has being 2 months. THANK YOU FOR THIS BIRTH CONTROL! I am 23 and its my first time using birth control. I was really scared to get on any kind of birth control but after two babies, it was time to think of it and to take it seriously! I went to my OBGYN and she recommended this pill and it is going pretty well. I get a little bloated after I take it but drinking lots of water makes it a lot better."

10

October 20, 2016

4

90

174,802

Dextromethorphan / guaifenesin

cough

"Took mucinex md for the onset of cough. The musimex the first day I noticed an improvement but had slight troubled sleeping. The second day no improve the from the mucinex and zero sleep. In combination with my other asthma meds it made my heart race which made me have to take rescue inhaler. I recommend going to dr before taking this with asthma patients."

3

September 21, 2016

3

65

193,114

Dextroamphetamine

adhd

"Been on 3 other ADD meds. This one seems to work great for me. I can focus stay on task and get my work done. Plus I can sit and relax with out feeling like I have be on the go all the time."

9

January 4, 2016

17

44

60,803

MoviPrep

bowel preparation

"Had to take in prep for colonoscopy. It tastes awful, thick salty, lemony water. It really helps to drink through a straw, I had to put cordial in it in the end to get through it. I had the split course, after starting at 6pm and taking 2 hrs to get the first litre down all I could think about was having to drink another litre at 8am. Didn't start to have bowel movement until about an hour after I'd finished about 9:15pm, once I started I was on the toilet for about 2 hrs, not painful and watery straight away. Was up in the night about 2am for another hour, but that's not unusual for me. Just started the 2nd litre doused in cordial. Will let you know how I get on"

9

November 5, 2014

14

133

136,283

Prazosin

post traumatic stress disorde

"Went on this because I was looking for something non-habit forming to replace Ativan to help w my bad anxiety and flashbacks/nightmares at night. Sadly it did absolutely nothing to reduce the severity of any of my symptoms and also messed with my blood pressure which made me dizzy and almost pass out when I'd wake up :( I was taken off of it pretty quickly because of what it did to my blood pressure."

1

November 28, 2016

15

75

193,673

Symbicort

asthma, maintenance

"I knew within 1 hour my breathing felt less constricted. After 2-3 days there was a marked decrease in mucous production and best of all after 1 week I was able to climb an entire flight of stairs without resting. Great results"

10

July 31, 2008

53

42

165,523

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"Had the Liletta inserted in November. The process overall wasn't bad, but I also had numbing injections which helped so much with the pain. Just a couple cramps and it was over. Stopped having a period after three months, and the weird cramps I kept feeling stopped around 5 months. Everything was great until I noticed my clothes weren't fitting anymore. I've gained 10 - 12 pounds despite months of a very clean diet, counting calories, and frequent exercise. I also started losing my hair a few weeks ago, and began sprouting chin hair that I didn't have before, which is making me feel very depressed. I am beyond frustrated and am having it removed in a few days."

3

May 24, 2017

4

119

159,170

TriNessa

birth control

"I'm almost finished my first pack of Trinessa and the side effects that I've experienced are LOTS of bloating and also vaginal discharge. I've gotten use to the bloating, but the vaginal discharge is annoying and frustrating because I kept thinking it was a yeast infection or something like that and everything I've taken to try to get rid of it has not worked and it was driving me crazy, but after reading some of the reviews for Trinessa, I realized it must be one of the side effects of the pill because it started when I started taking it. The first week I started the pack, I had a lack of appetite, but I've been eating regularly since then. I haven't experienced any weight gain. Overall Trinessa seems to be a decent birth control"

7

August 4, 2014

11

135

94,546

Abilify

depression

"Been on many antidepressants with little or no relief of symptoms. Was currently on cymbalta with little relief and asked my doctor about Abilify was prescribed 5 MG within a week I felt like myself again. I rarely left my house for two years. I have visited family, even able to go to public places ."

9

November 28, 2016

63

56

22,140

Baclofen

muscle spasm

"after just a few days' dosing at 1 20mg every six hours, I started to feel peculiar in the GI tract...all kinds of strangeness. The drug didn't do enough good for the purpose prescribed, so I quit it and returned the drug to the pharmacy for disposal."

3

October 6, 2016

29

47

95,107

Guanfacine

adhd

"Our 6 year old daughter was started on this recently after meeting with peds/ psych. She is adopted -- suffered trauma as an infant. She has reactive attachment disorder (RAD) and ADHD symptoms of severe lack of impulse control. We have 7 children and have never used any of these meds, and honestly I was really resistant to doing it, but the situation just got dire. I will say that nearly instantly there was a change ( 1/2 mg only then up to 1 mg a week later). Suddenly there were virtually NO discipline problems. But a matter of only days later she started having terrible side effects (bed wetting, sore throat, constant tummy ache, and it COMPLETELY changed her personality.) not good. We had to switch to adderal. Great success."

2

June 11, 2017

18

131

142,130

Escitalopram

anxiety

"Lexapro has changed my life significantly. I had GAD and my anxiety was absolutely awful, especially since I am in graduate school. I started on Lexapro and didn't start seeing the effects for about 6 months; but it was well worth the wait. I am the "old me" and couldn't be happier. My advice is to give it time- it really does take a while."

10

August 22, 2008

78

65

78,566

Daytrana

adhd

"My 8 year old son has ADHD with an anxiety disorder. We started on Ritalin IR when he was 7 and it was great at first but his body started metabolizing them quickly. We increased the dose and then he just became more irritable. We tried adderall next which was awful for him. His doctor wanted to either try Concerta or daytrana. I asked if we could try daytrana because I had read good reviews. This is the absolute best med we have tried. He has been on the lowest 10 mg patch for over a year. We put him on a prescription called Vayarin over the summer which is a natural omega 3 phosphatidylserine supplement that fixed the anxiety. He has no issues and is like the other kids now. Thankful for both meds that helped him!"

10

October 22, 2016

11

138

11,207

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol / levomefolate calcium

birth control

"I've been on Yaz for years, and like most people I switched to Beyaz because of the saving card. I've only been on it for a month. I have NOT stopped bleeding/spotting since I got my last period. I've tried different birth control over the years and I NEVER had this problem before. If this is the same as Yaz I don't understand why I'm having this issue. I thought about trying it another month, but I'm not sure I can handle bleeding for 60 days if this continues."

1

October 12, 2011

19

89

58,809

Pradaxa

prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation

"I have been using Pradaxa for a few months after years on Warfarin. It's much easier without the weekly blood tests but I have noticed a few side effects. I have gained weight, 4kg, with the same food intake, get terrible stomach pains about once every 2 weeks, and have had increased reflux even though I take Nexium tablets. Overall the benefits outweigh the problems."

8

June 24, 2012

42

65

194,651

Gilenya

multiple sclerosis

"I have been on Gilenya for 6 weeks with no side effects and thought it was wonderful. Until, the other day I had aches and pains progressively getting worse throughout the day. The next day I was in bed with a severe headache, body aches, and my lips were swollen. I have noticed spots on my lower legs, like mosquito bites, which do not itch at all, but feel like an intense bruise when touched. My GP gave me Prednisone and told me to call my neurologist and stop the Gilenya. I made my appointment today."

5

September 15, 2011

81

96

112,152

Gabapentin

neuropathic pain

"My behavioral health specialist (a physician's assistant) had recommended I try Gabapentin for many years, before I finally agreed. My life has improved, plain and simple! Originally prescribed in an attempt to address my chronic insomnia issues, in that respect (like all the other traditional & nontraditional Rxs/otc aids I've tried), Gabapentin did not help.. or at least directly. It Has helped with my chronic nerve pain & occasional restless less syndrome, absolutely immeasurably. I could feel a gentle change down my sciatic nerve within the first couple of nights (100mg, bid, initially). I've been on it for over 6 months (currently 200mg, bid). If I forget to take it, I feel like I used to all the time: achy joints, shaky/spazzy/tense legs when lying down, slight chest discomfort (like an almost panic attack), numbness/tingling in my extremities, purple feet in the shower, just arthritic really- which makes me not a pleasant person & not want to do anything. Gabapentin has been really wonderful & a positive drug in my life, which I cannot say about many I've tried. If you skip it, you will feel like a truck hit you (which is how I used to feel all the time). Other things I take daily: • Potassium supplement, helpful against muscle cramps • Vitamin D3 (3k iu's), helpful for mood • Propranolol (10mg, 2-3x day), helpful against anxiety & involuntary phobic "fight or flight" reactions"

9

March 4, 2017

32

236

132,717

Flonase Allergy Relief

rhinitis

"It's totally waste of money and 100% useless , ocean nasal spay ( sodium chloride nasal spay ) work way better and no side effect or bad taste , it's like spraying deodorant in your nose to make you fell better but technically it doesn't work . Again I got sodium chloride nasal spray for 1.85$ and it work way better and life saving"

1

May 27, 2015

7

64

100,130

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"Been on this for over a year. I've gained weight get extremely emotional before I start. I am on bc to help regulate my periods. I know when I will start however bleeding is heavy and I spot for three weeks and I get maybe a week off from spotting/bleeding. This is a killer to my sex life! I have contacted my OBGYN to help find me a bc that is no periods to see if that helps!"

2

August 9, 2016

1

78

144,101

Etonogestrel

birth control

"i had this in for 3 years as it worked as a contreceptive it was affective. i had no periods for 3 years. i wanted the implant taken out but i had to wait 12 months. side effects were sweating problems and loss of sex drive. once i had it taken out i felt emotional for a few days, had a period and felt human again."

10

June 29, 2016

6

66

31,118

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I used this product a few times before with no problems. Used it about an hour ago and it feels like Satan himself is inside of my vagina. The pain is literally excruciating. I literally sat on my bathroom floor for about 45 mins and sobbed. It feels like my lady parts are actually on fire. I do not recommend this to anyone unless you want to know what it feels like to light your vagina on fire. Let me tell ya. I bought the 7 day one. Not gonna use it the full 7 days. Because I might actually die."

1

December 29, 2016

3

101

195,327

Glatiramer

multiple sclerosis

"I wrote a review on 12/2015 unfortunately I had to stop using copaxone because I got bad reactions. The last one was body shaking like if I had a machine connected to my body for one hour my buttocks muscle shaking so much. I got very scared and stopped medication. It's been 2 months and I don't think I will go back to it. I am just trying to eat healthy I cut all lacteos and red meat. "

3

May 21, 2016

30

79

28,809

Lexapro

depression

"I took this medicine about 2 years ago for anxiety and depression for about 3 months. I could feel the effects of it in just 2 or 3 days and it made me feel like a complete zombie. I had no personality and I kept catching myself sitting there and in a daze. It also caused me to be very drowsy all the time."

1

November 4, 2009

30

64

92,832

Vortioxetine

depression

"Trintellix (30 mg) has helped manage my depression but has resulted in exceptional weight gain. I have gained 30 lb in 9 months, which just adds to the depression and self disgust."

5

August 15, 2017

31

32

87,230

Latuda

schizophrenia

"Latuda has been very helpful to me. I have not gained any weight. The symptoms have lessened to the point where I am much more functional and can follow my daily routine. So far so good."

9

July 19, 2013

61

36

215,210

Lubiprostone

constipation, chronic

"my doctor put me on Amitiza yesterday. 2 hours after taking this medication I had a BM. I had gone a week without a BM. I have suffered from Constipation all of my life. Normally I would have one BM a week on a good week two. I was always in pain, full and just uncomfortable. I cant tell you how good it feels to be "normal" I have had two more BM's today. For some this may not seem exciting but only if you have suffered from Chronic Constipation would you understand. I would recommend this to any one., I have not suffered any of the side effects that others have talked about for me it has been a God send. The only negative comment I would have is the price as insurance does not cover it and it was over $300.00 a month"

10

June 16, 2015

59

145

12,617

Cyclosporine

keratoconjunctivitis sicca

"Ten years ago, I went through 7mo. of chemo for breast Cancer. In doing so, my tear ducts were affected as well as my eyes. Both eyes felt as though I had stared at someone welding, only my eyes just got worse. I used eye drops and gels for a couple months. And then my doctor prescribed Restasis. During the day, I used the drops and then both eyes would burn for a bit and itch. At night, I used the OTC gel. This gel causes blurred vision, has a cooling effect and puts the fire out. The Restasis was always kept in a cooler when away from home and in the fridge at home. This seemed to take the burn and itch out about half."

9

August 27, 2016

13

126

6,053

Minastrin 24 Fe

birth control

"STAY AWAY FROM THIS PILL. This is my second month with this pill and let me tell you how horrible my experience has been. Sudden weight gain, like literally 15 lbs more during this past two months. Lately I've been very depressed, I've had two panic attacks, pain on my left arm and short of breath. I thought I was having heart problems and rushed to the ER and my heart is fine. This is all the pill, this pill is driving me crazy. I've never felt like this in my life. So many mood swings. I'm stopping these pills starting now. The only good thing is that your period is lighter and you get zero cramps. THATS IT."

1

January 5, 2016

7

119

158,935

TriNessa

birth control

"I have been using trinessa for 2 months now and my acne is almost completely nonexistent. I do get a couple zits around my period but other than that I'm cleared up. Only downside is that I start spotting a week before my period but I also haven't been taking for 3 months yet so I may stop spotting early. Other than that I don't have any noticeable symptoms and my periods are much more manageable, I used to have horrid cramps but not anymore!"

9

August 11, 2017

2

85

8,030

Xanax

anxiety

"My anxiety gave me depersonalization. Whenever I take xanax it clears right up for me, especially if I run out of Klonopin. It's a great back up that helps me when that sudden feeling of panic creeps up on me."

10

November 28, 2008

27

40

72,154

Tramadol

pain

"As I'm allergic to Codeine and have had 4 major surgeryies for Cancer in the last 12 months,I thank God for Tramadol .Fast ,effective relief during a time of great anxiety and discomfort. We all react differently to medications but if recommended by your MD give it a try"

10

February 6, 2015

22

49

140,317

Asenapine

schizophrenia

"For the first few weeks, I felt amazing. So much better, I couldn't believe it. I hadn't been that totally free from visions with any other medication. I didn't much enjoy randomly falling asleep when I took my afternoon dose, but at the time it seemed worth it. However, after about a month, I started feeling like the best thing for me to do would be to kill myself. I didn't get depressed, none of my old symptoms returned, I just felt like it was the logical thing to do. It felt so normal that I didn't report it to my doctor for a month. He told me to stop taking Saphris and within 2 weeks all of my suicidal thoughts stopped. My symptoms returned, but it was a fair trade. I just want people to know and to be careful."

3

October 23, 2011

42

141

100,726

Orlistat

obesity

"I took Alli when I was 20 years old and lost 60 pounds all of which I was able to maintain for the last 4 years until recently I have gained the 60 pounds back. I'm seriously thinking of taking them again because it motivated me to eat healthy and exercise. It DOES make you go to the restroom if you eat fatty foods but it really helps get your digestive track moving. Like I said I lost 60 pounds within the first 6 months of using it."

9

January 25, 2017

57

88

96,399

Sertraline

premenstrual dysphoric disorde

"I started taking 25mg Zoloft 3 weeks ago. The changes have been phenomenal in just that short a time. I have no PMS/PMDD symptoms at all right now. I hope they never return. Zoloft has changed my life. I hope it isn't too soon to tell if the good times will continue but I hope and pray they do. I haven't had any side effects except for one. If I take it in the morning, I get extremely sleepy by mid-afternoon. So I take it at night, problem solved. Maybe I'm one of the lucky ones but for so many years I have suffered from PMDD with no relief, that for once, I can brag about how good I feel now! I hope the same for other women experiencing PMS and PMDD."

10

November 16, 2009

104

132

220,568

Loestrin 24 Fe

birth control

"I started taking Loestrin after I had 3 ovarian cysts burst. I also had irregular periods, those were a pain. I started it in the summer and when I did, I began not feeling good. I would have to wake up, hop out of bed and eat right away, and it didn't always work too well. In October I went to the doctor after I had severe stomach burning, and I found out I had acid reflux. I began then taking 1 Prilosec a day for a couple of months. Then I switched to generic Prilosec and my pain came back. So I took two a day. When that didn't help I then switched back to Prilosec after a couple months and took two a day also. My pain has been okay, I frequently take tums to help. Other than that and some spotting when I missed a pill one time, this works."

7

June 29, 2011

1

153

199,478

Depo-Provera

birth control

"It is effective. However the weight gain of 30 lbs now I need to lose 60lbs. The headaches dizziness and tiredness. Feeling hungry constantly and occasional numbness in my hands and feet. I am thinking of trying Implanon but the reviews don't look so great. Would prefer getting my tubes tied as we have a nice size family. I have been on it 13 months since my youngest was born and I hate that I eat and feel pregnant even though I am not."

7

February 27, 2015

14

84

67,707

Plan B

emergency contraception

"I've taken plan B in the past. Always worked! Minimal side effects . Well not this time. I had unprotected sex and the guy ejeculated in me. I was on the pill but wasn't taking it at the same time everyday. I took the plan be 24 hours after sex. The first 6 days I experienced a DRASTIC change in my emotional state. I felt sad and depressed every day! It was hard to be my usual cheery self! If felt like a cloud over my head that I couldn't get rid of. By the 7th day.I woke up to pain in my lower stomach and cramping in my back . I wanted to vomit and did several times with hot flashes and chills right after. Soon after my period started but the cramps and sick feeling did not go away! I was in bed all day. It works but can make you sick !!"

6

January 22, 2017

11

155

164,051

Ibuprofen

rheumatoid arthritis

"I'm starting to have pain in 2 of my fingers on my right hand, and I know that my family history has arthritis, so by taking 800mgs of Advil, it seems to take away the pain. I also found that putting heat on it, helps the pain also."

10

March 7, 2012

14

48

192,386

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I have taken Gianvi for about four years now, started it for birth control reason, it cleared my face within months, I didn't feel any anxiety or anything that has to do with my mood, my sex drive has been the same with or without. Once I was taken out of Gianvi, and tried Vestura, Vestura affected me badly! I had terrible mood swings, felt terrible for those days taking it, afterwards I went back to Gianvi and things got back to normal."

10

March 2, 2015

5

83

94,620

Abilify

depression

"I have been on 20 mg of Abilify now for about 10 years. When I first began taking it I gained over 100 pounds in 6 months. I finally stopped gaining at 250. I have tried everything to take the weight off. Nothing. My doctor added 20 mg of Lexapro. I gained 30 more pounds. I am going to stop taking the Abilify as the weight gain is causing health issues. I just hope the weight will come off."

3

June 18, 2016

31

79

186,979

Nature-Throid

hashimoto's disease

"I was suffering with un-diagnosed thyroid disease for many years and ultimately was Hasimotos disease. I had multiple nodules INSIDE my thyriod gland and a big tumor OUTSIDE my gland that seemed to be running my chemistry in my body! Surgery was not an option, so I was put on Nature-Throid, cut ALL gluten out of my diet, and in three months my thyroid blood levels were perfect and the majority of my nodules were gone. My tumor was totally gone! At first I went on an extreme diet; very similar to Adkins. I have stayed on that, but do have chocolate and natural chips when I want. I consider myself cured...thank-you Jesus!"

10

May 6, 2017

22

113

28,682

Lexapro

anxiety

"I have always tended to dwell on things and make things more than they are for as long as I can remember. I am a 28 years old, young-professional who was laid off 4 months ago. Despite not being too distraught about being laid-off "I thought", I began having panic episodes about 3-4 month where symptoms resembled a heart attack. After an ER and 2 Doctors visits, I was prescribed Lexapro. I started the treatment Monday night, and no lie was "on cloud 9" Tuesday morning all day and into Wednesday (today). I take 10mg once every other day! I have just taken my second dose and I am so much more at ease and this medicine is great for those with depressive and anxiety symptoms. Definite improvement in quality of life."

9

February 16, 2011

22

132

91,706

MetroGel-Vaginal

bacterial vaginitis

"When I use Metro-gel, I don't have to worry about bacterial vaginitis coming back easily. It helps faster, and it's very effective. When I take the oral medicines, bacterial vaginitis recurs within weeks. That can be a major pain. The only bummer is the yeast infection that can sometimes occur."

9

November 2, 2010

59

50

57,496

Ethinyl estradiol / ethynodiol

birth control

"I recently switched to Zovia from Ortho Tricyclen. It's definitely doing what it's supposed to. The side effects that I've experienced since switching is slight weight gain (even though I'm active), B to C cup and some tenderness, nausea, and mood swings (and my boyfriend agrees with me -- this is the WORST side effect). What I do like about the Zovia is that it cleared my face up and made my periods EXTREMELY light and short. I think I like the Ortho Tricyclen better but only because I didn't have any side effects with it."

9

December 5, 2012

7

96

191,814

Lisdexamfetamine

adhd

"I started Vyvanse at 15 after a 2 year run on Concerta which I hated. When I started Vyvanse I was 5'8 150lbs. I started on the 30 mg dose and within a year was down to 132 pounds. The medicine works like a charm but makes it near impossible for me to eat."

5

July 20, 2009

15

54

36,091

Imiquimod

basal cell carcinoma

"I recently used it and posted my comments which are favourable, but I though you might be interested in what can only be termed as side effect. My finger nails nails are really growing fast, for some reason, my little finger nails usually split and my thumb nails usually split at the base, but there has been no sign of splitting and are growing really well - I have even cut them some thing I have never done in my life at 72 year old,"

10

October 14, 2017

2

85

15,077

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I am so glad I looked on this website!! I'm glad I am not alone. Like many others, my insurance / pharmacy switched me from Microgestin (on for 2 years with no issues), to Junel (on for 3 years with no issues) and now to Blisovi (I've been on it for 3 months). I gained 10 lb in the first month with Blisovi. I work out and eat healthy and have been the same size since I was 18 (I am 29), and the weight is not coming off! In addition, acne has been uncontrollable and unpredictable, I have been bleeding more days than not since I've been using this pill (feels more like 3 weeks on, one week off), and I've been getting headaches and jitters. Stay away if you can!!!"

1

June 28, 2017

1

132

138,891

Phentermine

weight loss

"I'm a 6'0 tall female and started using adipex and b6 b12 lipotrophic injection once a week in november. My starting weight was 387. 5 and 7 weeks later and now I weight 366. 9. That's a 20. 6 lb weight lost. When I started the med I experienced dry mouth and sleeplessness, but those symptoms disappeared about 3 weeks after starting the meds. I watched what I ate and completely eliminated sweets and soda out my diet. I started walking 50 minutes 3-4 times a week. Prayer and adipex has changed my life. I tried so many diets and this has been the first time that i've lost any weight. I still have a long way to go, but I'm so amazed that's i've lost any."

10

January 6, 2010

34

127

210,661

Mirtazapine

depression

" I have Persistent Depressive Disorder. This meds effects are apparent rapidly within 1 week. It's side-effects are all positive. no stomach problems. no insomnia. allergies are taken care of. for dysthymia this is the best medicine ever."

10

July 8, 2017

13

38

171,435

Wellbutrin

depression

"My wife passed away and I went into a deep depression. I was put on Wellbutrin and told by my nurse it would be at least 4 weeks. In just 3 days and I was feeling great, clear headed, I smiled, I ate normally."

10

November 25, 2014

249

44

69,444

Buprenorphine

pain

"I have been on Butrans for about a week. Dealing with pain in my lower back for 25 years. Have received epidural shots in my L5 S1 area to no help. Was referred to a pain clinic. Was given a script for Butran 5mcg/1 hour. For the first time in 25 years I've had no pain. This has been a god send. No side effects no anything. I keep waiting for the pain to come back and it does not. I actually sleep now, can do more activities around the house then I could before, I'm not cranky anymore because of being in pain. So far no break through pain. Hope I don't get that. All I can say is YIPEE I'm pain free."

10

March 14, 2016

87

124