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209,758 | Lupron Depot | uterine fibroids | "I had to get the 3 month Lupron Depot shot to help shrink my uterine fibroid and to help minimize the bleeding before surgery. After reading all the reviews on the shot I was very scared to get it but I am now going into my third month on the shot with minimal side effects. My doctor did recommend that I continue my birth control pills while on the shot to help add a little estrogen back into my system. I'm not sure if that's what help me with the side effects. All in all everyone's body reacts differently." | 9 | July 15, 2012 | 57 | 99 |
52,576 | Armour Thyroid | hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal | "I started taking Synthroid 200mrgs From 2002- Oct 2012. Because i had thyroid cancer. had both of my thyroids removed. A friend told me to try armour thyroid, and you will fill alot better. I took her advice and she gave mw the name of the Dr who will perscride armour thyroid. I been taking 90mrgs of Amour thyroid and i fill great, I can tell the difference after i took the first pill. My energy level is very high. I dont need a nap during the day." | 10 | October 13, 2012 | 82 | 88 |
95,130 | Guanfacine | adhd | "My 7yr old who is autistic, has ADHD and epilepsy has taken guanfacine for about 3 years now. Since 12/6/2016 she has been taking 1mg ER and we just increased to 2mg ER on 1/7/2017. My girl is a new child, can focus more, is learning more, and is getting much better daily reports from school. She is tired by the end of the day but I think it's due to her still adjusting to the dosage. I am extremely happy with our results!" | 8 | January 18, 2017 | 12 | 84 |
113,806 | Tegretol | trigeminal neuralgia | "First time when I took Tegretol, it worked immediately and the pain went away. The pain comes and go every year and the most importantly the pain was not bad last 4 years that I did not even take Tegretol. This time the pain is unbearable so I'm on Tegretol. Even with the medication still feel the shock once in awhile. Definately feels better with Tegretol. The side effects, for me, sleepiness, weight gain, excitement with no reason." | 9 | April 23, 2016 | 24 | 78 |
34,003 | Junel Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "I had been very hesitant to begin taking birth control pills for fear of gaining weight. As a 20 year old female I am very conscious of maintaining my weight and was unsure about how this would affect me. I got a prescription for the 21 day Junel birth control pill at my yearly physical with my doctor about two months ago. Since then my mild acne breakouts have cleared up, I haven't gained any weight, my periods are extremely light and tolerable, and I really have had no negative side effects. It took me a few weeks to get used to the pill and my skin broke out a little at first but now I seem to be on the other side. My experience was very positive with this medication." | 9 | July 30, 2013 | 48 | 131 |
31,677 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "Can I give this product a big fat zero? I'm pregnant and never had YI until now - my third pregnancy - I had one earlier this pregnant with no issues but not the case for this time. Within minutes of inserting the cream my vagina was unbearably itchy and burning I jumped right in the shower in hopes to get it to stop burning/itching. It's been about 30 mins since I got out of shower and I'm still feeling the side effects just not as bad. I will NEVER use this product again. Time to research a more natural method!" | 1 | February 14, 2016 | 4 | 101 |
35,908 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "12 years addicted, 4 prison #s, 40 jobs at least, 6 different homes, 3 evictions, 4 children let down. My life has changed! SUBOXONE saved my life! Now active in my church and in treatment I've been clean for 8 months. PRAISE GOD." | 10 | March 28, 2013 | 108 | 43 |
60,530 | Ultravate | psoriasis | "I have had psoriasis for many years (40) and have seasonably felt the conditions itchiness during the springtime. This year, fed up with the condition, I used Ultravate liberally on all areas where condition exists, but this time, I also exposed the area so UV rays of 9 and above for quite some time, building up to an exposure of one hour in the sunlight. Did not find suntan booths beneficial. Where psoriasis use to be, now it is only an area that you can see, but it no longer itches. I also use coconut oil on the areas to keep the moisture in. After sun exposure, use coconut oil on top of the Ultravate and go in the shade and let the ultravate and coconut oil kind of dry up. It works for me." | 9 | June 27, 2016 | 2 | 135 |
231,429 | Trazodone | anxiety | "After suffering from general anxiety disorder (GAD) for 40 years, trazodone is a great drug to help me with anxiety and sleep. To help with GAD I went on a strict diet of no coffee and alcohol, also I limited me bread and sugar. This was the major tools for me against my fight with GAD. Also, I have not been able to have a deep restful sleep in many years. Typically, I would toss and turn all night long. The trazodone gives me a deep restful sleep every night. 200 mg. of Trazodone also helps me stay calmer and less anxiety during the day." | 10 | September 3, 2016 | 82 | 105 |
47,782 | Adapalene | acne | "(A little background on my skin, I get a pimple here and there and overall have pretty normal skin)
I saw a commercial for Differin and immediately went online to buy it, I thought that the product sounded great for the price! After I purchased it I started looking into side effects and reviews on the product. They were pretty mixed with some people saying they loved it and others saying they hated it but the main thoughts were that it might make your breakouts worse for a few months then get better, and it can make your skin dry and sensitive.
Well let me tell you I used this product as directed for 3 nights in a row and it gave me a chemical type burn on my face, my skin is flaking off and I am using a TON on moisturizer to try to keep it as hydrated as I can, and it hurts to even touch my face. And I don't mean like when your skin is dry type of flaking off, I mean like worse sun burn in your life type of flaking off. I also have a pretty high pain tolerance and anytime I touched my face, took my makeup off, put makeup on, or used my moisturizer it felt like 10,000 needles stabbing me in my face while getting burned by a hot iron.
I have now stopped using the product and two days later my skin is still the same; flaking, red, and hurting like no other.
Do NOT use this product unless you are ready for some serious pain and skin damage." | 1 | February 15, 2017 | 22 | 270 |
44,643 | Asacol | ulcerative colitis, maintenance | "I have had ulcerative colitis for 16 years and I am 31 years old. I can tell you that I've been on pretty much every drug out there to control it. Asacol has been the only drug that I can take without getting any horrible side effects and keep my illness under control. It was even safe throughout my pregnancy. I do take anywhere from 8 to 12 pills a day, but it's so worth it." | 9 | July 20, 2008 | 33 | 76 |
78,770 | OnabotulinumtoxinA | overactive bladde | "I agreed to a Botox injection to treat frequent urination when all other treatments failed. Since the Botox injection I have the urge to urinate almost all the time. When I can pass small amounts of urine the pressure is often still present and urgency sometimes returns in as little as 20 minutes. Sometimes I cannot pass any urine. Even when I can pass urine, about 150 to 200 cc remains in the bladder and I have to use catheters. I have to stay close to a restroom all the time. I was told the Botox would wear off after a year but here I am about a year after the Botox injection and I'm still using catheters to empty my bladder as often as needed. There has not been any noticeable change. I'm beginning to think that my bladder functions will never return to at least as good as before the Botox injections. What a huge mistake. What a gullible victim I've been." | 1 | August 25, 2015 | 61 | 164 |
209,751 | Lupron Depot | endometriosis | "I just got my first shot 10 days ago. Was bleeding 2 weeks before the shot and it has not stopped yet- pain has gotten a little more intense, and has interfered with my sleep. Skin is also more dry than usual. My fingers are crossed that this will work- have had very painful cylces since I was a kid, and I'm ready to not have call in sick to work and miss social activites due to pain. No hot flashes, mood swings, or any other side effects- maybe due to the progestin I'm on. Will probably post in another couple weeks." | 5 | October 24, 2013 | 22 | 102 |
52,037 | Adipex-P | weight loss | "I would recommended this diet pill to anyone, it works great and the energy boost allows you to do your daily activities with no drained feeling after. I would advise a daily routine, sit ups, push ups, walking, etc. Of some type. I'm a mother of 2 boys, 4yr & 3 1\2 month old, my stomach has stretched a bit, I was on it after my first son and went from 176 and dropped to 125 and was only on it for 2months, the weight stayed off til my 2nd pregnancy, naturally I gained so I'm now on it again, but due to more stretching my muscles are weaker in my abdomen, if you rely solely on the pill you will loose weight and appear thinner but you will have saggy ecsess skin, you must tighten as you shrink. Chances increase due to rapid weight loss." | 10 | January 10, 2015 | 235 | 146 |
8,869 | Viagra | erectile dysfunction | "I hear a lot about buying viagra and other medications outside the United States and I can only tell from personal experience that it all works well. I get the pills for my dude from outside United states for quite some time now and do not encounter any problems.
It's just big pharma don't want you to buy at their source countries. YES - big pharma is producing in India and other third world countries, brings it to the US and all in a sudden it is so valuable and of high quality. Think again." | 9 | March 7, 2016 | 47 | 95 |
93,121 | Vortioxetine | depression | "First few weeks were weakness irritability. Now on month two and stopping because of cost ($700 and insurance won't cover it) and major irritability and weight gain. Also still depressed and anxious." | 4 | March 21, 2016 | 45 | 32 |
1,557 | Daliresp | copd | "Have been on Dalisrep over 2 weeks now; could tell much improvement in my breathing. Didn't need to use supplemental oxygen at all. However, yesterday, I couldn't take the nausea, vomiting, tremors, leg aches, headaches, bathroom trips, any longer. I tried taking the meds with and without food, didn't seem to make any difference. I'm wondering how long the side effects last? It seems some people don't have side effects at all. I am so disappointed that I won't be able to continue this drug as I feel that it was helping me with my breathing. But I can't stand the side effects any longer. I have lost 10 lbs in the 2 weeks, I have no appetite whatsoever, and I know that I need the nutrition as prednisone causes bone loss." | 3 | March 27, 2016 | 31 | 132 |
196,507 | Eszopiclone | insomnia | "I've been taking Lunesta 2mg for the past year. It is very effective. I fall asleep within the hour and feel rested in the morning. It also relaxes me. The sour taste went away completely after a month of use. The best if you take it on an empty stomach. The only thing I'm concerned is that my body will get used to it and then it won't help. For now its still a life saver for me after suffering from insomia since I was a teenager. My doctor doesn't recommend that I take it for more then three times a week because I'm still young, however I have no choice and have to take it every night. I can't sleep otherwise. I have kids to take care of and a full time job. I MUST sleep. " | 10 | September 2, 2010 | 31 | 138 |
100,939 | Orlistat | obesity | "I was first prescribed these tablets last year but didn't make a proper go of it, I had post natal depression and a baby who never slept, so healthy eating and exercise felt impossible. I'm now heavier than before I was pregnant (I weigh 20 st ) and feel strong enough to make a proper attempt to shift the weight. I am eating 1600 cals per day and walking uphill for 45 mins a day. The side effects are awful (never ever assume its just a fart!!) but I'd rather the fat was in the loo than adding pounds to my body - sorry to be so explicit . I've been doing this for 2 weeks now and starting to feel the difference. I have a phobia of scales so going to wait til my monthly doctor appointment to see the weight coming off. I'll update again." | 9 | August 23, 2012 | 217 | 147 |
170,440 | Quetiapine | bipolar disorde | "I've been on medication since I was around 9 and have been on bipolar medications since 16, and none of them ever worked for me. I was hesitant to try this because I've heard bad things about it, but this has been the first medicine in 10 years to have actually helped me. I finally feel normal and actualy feel like I have my life back. I don't worry about mood swings anymore and I'm actually able to sleep and focus in school. The only downside I've found is it makes me hungrier, but as long as my mood swings are under control that's not much of a problem for me." | 10 | November 17, 2015 | 4 | 111 |
115,521 | Propofol | anesthesia | "I had versed and propofol for a colonoscopy and it was wonderful. I went out like a light and then almost instantly woke up afterwards. I was not even sleepy the rest of the day and could have driven home (although it would not have been advisable). There was no pain upon injection and no soreness at the injection site. Propofol was used as I throw up if I take any kind of narcotics or synthetic narcotics." | 10 | June 11, 2008 | 30 | 77 |
197,425 | Paroxetine | anxiety | "Been on Paxil for about 13 years up to 40 mg a day. If I miss a pill or two start to get like electric shocks through my body, so make sure you take them daily. Still have Xanax as back up. Sometimes wonder if the Paxil works good enough. Lately stress level is so high and life events are just driving me crazy." | 6 | January 29, 2011 | 15 | 64 |
214,486 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I have a yeast infection diagnosed by my doctor. I was given the one pill called fluconazole. I took it on Thursday and it has not kicked it. Last night (Friday) I used tioconazole 1 for the 1st time and I don't know if I'm allergic or if its just the side effects but since this morning (Saturday) I have been experiencing irritation and itching. " | 4 | March 26, 2011 | 14 | 66 |
118,889 | Zoloft | depression | "I have been on sertraline for 4 weeks now. I started on 6 mg...yes I cut up the pills into 1/8! After 1 day of nausea I felt much better. After 2 weeks I moved up to 12.5 mg. still feeling great. I wish I had done this years ago. While my main problem is anxiety, on reflection I have been depressed for years. Hope the very low dose continues to work. Life is just so much better, I am not constrained by wanting to go home all the time and most amazing anxiety over ridiculous things like waiting in line, etc." | 9 | May 2, 2012 | 39 | 102 |
135,999 | Acamprosate | alcohol dependence | "Apart from a few years where I switched to speed I've been a binge drinker for over 20 years. Recently the binges have been more frequent and lasting longer. After the truly awful withdrawal symptoms subsided I'd last a few days at most before beer started calling my name again. As the saying goes I got sick and tired of being sick and tired. I discovered campral by accident and it's as close to a miracle as you can get. I'm amazed. That voice inside my head is finally silent!" | 10 | November 5, 2017 | 6 | 90 |
192,344 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I've been taking this for the past six months and I'm so ready to ditch it! Yes, it cleared up my acne but I've gained almost 10 lbs and cannot get rid of them! I've tried exercise and changed my eating habits, but no success. It's also made me really irritable and tired. Thankfully I'm meeting with my doctor next month!" | 1 | August 11, 2015 | 5 | 61 |
23,497 | Methadone | pain | "Awesome for back pain. I have scoliosis and this is the only pain reliever that's worked and keeps me comfortable enough so I can work. It doesn't make you tired like all the others and lasts a lot longer. Kudos to methadone!" | 10 | February 7, 2009 | 26 | 42 |
148,556 | Mirena | abnormal uterine bleeding | "Don't do it.
I got mirena in March of 2016 and bled for a few weeks. I got a period every month until August. No period August, September, October. Starting early November, I began bleeding. It's now January and I'm STILL BLEEDING. It will not stop.
I am having it removed in a day. I cannot wait to get this thing out of me." | 1 | January 15, 2017 | 17 | 64 |
206,357 | Mesalamine | ulcerative colitis, active | "Pentasa has changed my life totally. Was going to toilet up to 10 times a day until I was prescribed this. Now I've got my freedom back. Brilliant! No side effects worth worrying about. Take 2 x 500mg slow release tablets twice a day." | 9 | December 30, 2014 | 14 | 44 |
149,150 | Mirena | birth control | "I just got my IUD (mirena) put in yesterday. I am 23 years old with a 1 year old son, my doctor recommended the IUD because I couldn't take anything oral that has hormones. I'm a complete b**** with the BC pills. The insertion was very uncomfortable for me and still have mild cramps, but I can say me and my fiance have a piece of mind that I won't be getting pregnant anytime soon, although we do want another. I read a lot of the negative experiences but everyone is different. So if you want to try it do it, and I love the fact that I don't have to remember a pill. Just talk with your doctor and I trust my gyno so I have no doubts." | 5 | May 20, 2015 | 4 | 129 |
56,208 | Humira | ulcerative colitis | "This ended up being the end of my relationship with my GI. He wouldn't accept that it was making me very ill. He told me to just keep taking it. This was 6 months in. I decided to quit it and him at the same time. My GI was a narcissist, anyways.." | 1 | March 14, 2017 | 6 | 52 |
199,561 | Depo-Provera | abnormal uterine bleeding | "My shot ended in August and since then I have been constantly bleeding. I went in and saw a doctor about this issue and they told me to take 3 pain relievers 4 times a day to stop the bleeding. I have tried that and I am still bleeding. I will never get on this shot again. I have been on this shot before and never had issues like this." | 1 | October 4, 2014 | 82 | 70 |
199,706 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "This absolutely works. I quit twice but I needed more than 2 months (doctor did not think so). When I got a new RX last year, the cost was out of sight...185.00/month. I had hoped the cost would come down because I know it works. For now, I am in limbo......" | 10 | February 1, 2017 | 8 | 51 |
40,937 | Acetaminophen / oxycodone | chronic pain | "This med helps to take the edge off enough for the pain to be tolerable. I take HCL 15 mg one every 6 hours. Compared to hydrocodone this is much better and faster relief. Just be careful what you take with it." | 6 | November 10, 2017 | 0 | 42 |
56,020 | Estradiol | atrophic urethritis | "I started using Estrace because of frequent urination with burning, and dryness. I started menopause 4 yrs ago. When I use Estrace after 2 days I have to stop due to bleeding, and cramping that lasts for a week. I'm not a fan!" | 4 | August 16, 2016 | 19 | 43 |
182,799 | Cymbalta | depression | "Very positive. Reduced senseless anxiety though a perceived negative is that it also aids in supressing useful anxiety. For example, situations of potential physical conflict that pre Cymbalta I wisely walked away from I tend not to do whilst taking the drug. It doesn't make me angry or violent it simply makes me less concerned about the possibilty of a negative outcome." | 8 | September 6, 2016 | 27 | 62 |
196,869 | Paroxetine | depression | "Paxil did not work for me unfortunately. I was between 20-30mg and it made my depression worse amd gave me hot flashes. Completely killed any sex drive. Would cry insanely for no reason at all." | 2 | June 6, 2016 | 4 | 35 |
136,729 | Sodium hyaluronate | osteoarthritis | "In defence of this product, I will say, it won't suit everyone. I'm 54, and I've walked a lot, since I was a young girl. Walked our dogs 3 times a day, and carried shopping bags, from the village supermarket. Cartilage, on both knees has practically gone, and could barely walk. Docs were in despair! Hyaluronate sodium, is not a cure, but does promote healing, lubricating the joints. I am fortunate to have less damage (dead bone) to my knees, not needing immediate knee replacements. The pain I had, was also massive fluid build up, which was removed yesterday, before I was injected with the HS. It hurt so much, but afterwards subsided. I'm to have 4 more treatments, one every 10 days. As for cost? Its very cheap in Europe €15 a shot." | 8 | November 10, 2017 | 0 | 134 |
81,188 | Yaz | birth control | "My experience with Yaz wasn't great. While it eliminated my migraine headaches and made my period shorter, lighter, and diminished PMS symptoms - it gave me an awful intermittent tingling sensation in and around my extremities, a dull pain at the base of my skull, vertigo, heart racing and dizzy spells; not to mention a few near syncope experiences - one of which landed me in the ER. My OBGYN tells me I'm "pill sensitive." I was on Yaz for only three weeks from March-April. I am a 32 year old, slender, busy career-oriented woman. I did not gain weight on this pill. In fact, I believe it suppressed my appetite and I lost about five pounds while on it. Sensitive women may be disappointed. Still recovering from scary symptoms." | 5 | May 5, 2017 | 8 | 130 |
186,894 | Neupro | restless legs syndrome | "My last 5 years with RLS has has been one big circle - trying to find the right doctor who really knows something about the syndrome, thinking I found that doctor, changing meds which help for a few years then back to the nightly walks around the house, no sleep for days then the 'crash sleep' when the RŁS eases off, the miserable grogginess after the crash... Then I found a Movement Disorder Doctor who prescribed NEUPRO patches. They also worked wonderfully for a year or so but I'm back into the 'circle.' The NEUPRO patch is probably the best med I've tried so far but, unfortunately, it augmented too. We're now trying a new form of Gabapentin in addition to the patch. Hopefully this will do something to ease the nerves." | 5 | September 7, 2016 | 10 | 132 |
187,599 | Acyclovir | cold sores | "I am 21 years old and just suffered from my first major breakout of cold sores in my life. It was pretty bad and I was frustrated from the unsightly sores appearing on my lips and mouth. I also had an outbreak just below my eye in the sensitive skin. I went to the doctor and she prescribed me with the Zovirax cream and I saw a lessened appearance in worst of the cold sores on my lip in less than 24 hours. While it takes time for them to heal, I definitely think this is a worthwhile drug. It cost me $45 so its not super cheap, but it really alleviated some of my symptoms. I had another cold sore forming on my lip just below the bad one and it stopped that one dead in its tracks and I already see it healing and not blistering. Worth it!" | 10 | May 8, 2017 | 1 | 150 |
96,001 | Sertraline | social anxiety disorde | "I have suffered from obsessive compulsive disorder and generalized anxiety for years. Anxiety, depression and bipolar run in my family and for some reason I have been hesitant to get on medication. I have a very stressful job and am currently in graduate school...and finally decided enough is enough. I have been on Zoloft for 2 days and I can already tell a difference. The tightness in my chest is gone from chronic stress and I feel happier. I am kicking myself for not getting on this medication earlier." | 10 | February 25, 2013 | 99 | 89 |
201,967 | Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin | acne | "It's expensive but it WORKS!! My insurance covers it so I basically had a risk free try. I'll definitely be refilling my prescription. I bought proactive. And after a month I was seeing the results I wanted so my doctor prescribed this. I use it at night as it can dry the face. I use Spectro to wash my face day and night. It helps with the dryness. But honestly, it's been a couple weeks and my present acne is already fading. I had maybe one zit come up and it isn't all nasty and it's shrinking. I highly recommend especially if you have an oil problem." | 10 | March 4, 2017 | 4 | 107 |
78,829 | OnabotulinumtoxinA | hyperhidrosis | "This medication has saved my emotional distress caused by hyperhidrosis. I wish I had discovered this before doing the thoracic sympanthectomy (SP). That surgery was horrible, but the Botox takes away the sweating for up to 6 months. If you have had the surgery, be prepared that from the damage the surgery does, Botox results can last for up to 3 months, but for me never longer. Insurance can cover it though, and I have had it approved through BCBS." | 10 | July 1, 2008 | 19 | 80 |
33,038 | Seasonique | birth control | "I have been on Seasonique for over a year now and it has not given me any serious problems. No acne, no weight gain, no abnormal bleeding. However, I have experienced weird cravings, and if you are forgetful, expect to start breakthrough bleeding for awhile. My periods always last 3 to 4 days with no excessive bleeding, but the past 2 periods I have had cramps for the first time I have been on it, not severe and they go away fast, but they are still there. One more complication is that I have a very decreased sex drive, but that's not a very big deal for me but may be for other women. Overall, I have good experiences with Seasonique and no severe problems." | 8 | March 23, 2011 | 0 | 125 |
98,140 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got my nexplanon implant on 12/31/14. Today is 7/24/15. My first to "periods" we're super short and super light. Then on the 3rd period I got (what I like to call) "self destructive uterus and razor blade nipple" syndrome. The worst cramps of my life. It hurt and bled like someone was performing major surgery with a spoon inside of my uterus. I bled THROUGH 3 super plus tampons each day for 3 days, the period continued for a total of 9 days, took 2 days off and then I had a week long spotty-period. Just to have 1 week off, then start the process all over again. I'm currently going through my 4th "cycle" of this nonsense. Also, I'm extremely active (have trained for and completed 2 half marathons in the past 8 months) and gained 30 lbs." | 1 | July 24, 2015 | 1 | 140 |
138,204 | Ortho Evra | birth control | "I was on the patch for six months, maybe a little more and it worked fantastic for me! It regulated my menstruation, so I knew it would come every Sunday. If I took off the patch on a Friday. I never had to worry about getting it in school, or at any random moment. Not only that but it enlarged my breasts, not too much but enough to boost my confidence. Sadly I had to switch to the pills, which reduced the size of my breasts and because the summer was here and I kept the patch on my buttocks, it's not a good look with your bikini. I have even tried the Nuvaring, and after a whole night of constant urination, I took it off and I'm going back to the patch. My doctor has told me the patch is 50/50 safe." | 9 | August 2, 2010 | 10 | 143 |
63,864 | Sertraline | depression | "I got prescribed sertraline 25 mg back in April. I take one a day to ease my bipolar disorder and anxiety. At first, it helped some but felt like I could really go higher on dose to be more effective but I wanted to try mixing other natural supplements to work synergistically. I would take turmeric daily, and eventually drink apple cider vinegar as well. At some point in the last month, either the effects of sert had worn off or the apple cider vinegar screwed up my mental health. I have quit sert for about a week and I feel crappy!!! I take fish oil, turmeric, 5htp, choline inositol, multivitamins and jeez idk what is ruining my mind, actual withdrawal or these sups. I feel worthless and guilty it's crazy and I wish I knew what causes it!" | 4 | August 24, 2017 | 4 | 139 |
6,551 | Wellbutrin XL | depression | "I have been on 150MG XL for 6 months now. I was prescribed it because of the death of my teenage son and also the end of a relationship. I was diagnosed with moderate depression. I felt like a zombie with very little motivation. I always work out and have managed to stay active but still things were not right. I went on this and it has made all the difference. I will agree there is apathy while on it. The highs are not as high but the lows are not as low. You just have a quiet balance in your life and it does not feel like you are on any sort of medication. I attempted to go off of it and could already tell I felt sad so trying another 6 months. I did not lose any weight but I am pretty thin already. Wonderful medicine for me." | 9 | February 21, 2017 | 81 | 150 |
65,770 | Propranolol | mance anxiety | "I've avoided speaking in front of people my whole life due to extreme performance anxiety. I get all of the fight or flight symptoms - high heart rate, shaky legs & voice, dry mouth, sweat. I've had to leave in the middle of a presentation b4-most embarrasing moment in career. Was told to give a presentation in front of 60 peers at work 2 months ago. Instantly dreading it & wouldnt stop thinking about it. Went to my pcp month before and he prescribed propranolol. Took a 20mg pill 1.5 hours b4 and then chewed half pill 20 min b4 after saw standing room only! Slight drowsiness was my only side af. When called up, expected to freak out- my brain tried but my body didnt! Spoke clearly & confident, many compliments after! AMAZING, CAREER SAVING!" | 10 | June 16, 2016 | 25 | 136 |
163,108 | ella | emergency contraception | "Ella was really the only option for me (over weight and wouldn't have been able to get plan b soon enough and didn't have bc pills yet) and I did have unprotected before finally putting a condom on. I took it three days after and about two hours after I was dizzy like I have never been before. Thankfully it lasted for about 2-3 hours. My period came on time but there was some spotting (barely) before and the cramps, oh god were they terrible. I was curled up on the kitchen floor at one point trying to make toast (I usually have bad cramps, just made them about two times as bad as normal). My roommate had a similar experience with plan b making cramps worse. So from my experience, ella works. Got my period on time, just more intense cramps." | 9 | February 20, 2016 | 6 | 142 |
124,079 | Skyla | birth control | "Honestly I was freaked out because I read reviews like these before I went to my appointment which was yesterday, 6-29-16. So I took 3 Advil about an hour before my appointment. When I got there I was scared but the doctor assured me it wasn't that bad etc. Honestly when I read that people cried and such during the insertion I think they are just crazy. I did feel pressure but I didn't even flinch. There was no pain. My doctor couldn't get over the fact that I didn't seem to even notice she was there. I drove myself there and back and literally never even knew there was a difference. I had some very light cramping later that night and a light headache the next day and I have seemed to lost my appetite but that's it. I am happy about it!" | 10 | June 30, 2016 | 4 | 144 |
117,377 | Jublia | onychomycosis, toenail | "Had three fingernails infected. Somehow got it in a golf glove during the summer and it got into the nails. Been using the product for 10 months. My pinky cleared up nicely in 6 months and is completely normal now. The other two nails are continuing to improve so i am still using the product. For me filing the top of the nail before application seems to be more effective. I've been doing that for the last two months. Perhaps, for me, it allows the medication to penetrate through the nail better. My copay is $40 and I've only used three bottles in 10 months." | 8 | May 9, 2016 | 7 | 105 |
13,209 | Demeclocycline | siadh | "This medicine is expensive but it seems to be the only thing out there that can help with SIADH. I was diagnosed with advance Lung Cancer 2 weeks ago and have this problem It is HARD. The Hospital put me on 1500ml a day and I get blood drawn every other day. My numbers are still going down. It is very hard to have this and measure your fulids. We are talking about only 45oz a day. Oh well could use some help if anyone knows of another drug or anything to help? I was told to and try and eat a little more salt but the problem is it makes you thirsty. Tough place to be this in. Any words would be nice.
Mark Clark" | 8 | May 28, 2011 | 5 | 126 |
107,446 | Implanon | birth control | "I'm a 16 year old girl and I decided to get Implanon 5 months ago. So far so good. No weight gain, no periods, no mood change. However, I dislike not having a period. It makes me worry. Only bad side effect is some cramping from time to time. I love this birth control, give it a try." | 9 | September 5, 2011 | 0 | 58 |
224,124 | Budesonide | crohn's disease, acute | "VERY good medication! I had uncontrolled Crohn's for many years (no medicine would work for me). My gastroenterologist decided to try this one and it was a life saver. I couldn't go out before (even for groceries!). It didn't take very long to get the full effects from it and though the cost is higher than with the other medicines, I am more than willing to pay it to get my life back. I could only get relief from prednisone before this medicine came along, but had terrible side effects from it. Highly recommended for anyone looking for some relief for Crohn's. Good luck to all with this debilitating disease." | 10 | September 12, 2010 | 67 | 110 |
137,678 | Enbrel | psoriatic arthritis | "I took enbrel for about 8 yrs with great satisfaction and little side effects.Then it lost its effectiveness and I changed to Humira with even better results.Now after 7 more years it appears its effectiveness is starting to wane .I'm considering going back to enbrel and trying it again hopefully with comparable results as the first time. good luck to all and I hoped this helped someone." | 8 | July 11, 2017 | 7 | 67 |
179,508 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "I started getting lots of pimples on my back and Epiduo cleared it up completely, it was amazing. However, it did absolutely nothing for my face. Not sure why that is. I would definitely recommend trying it though, it could work for you.
Back 9/10
Face 5/10 (did not notice any improvement)" | 7 | November 2, 2017 | 1 | 52 |
18,857 | Solifenacin | overactive bladde | "Have been on Vesicare for 3 or 4 years now and am on 10mg a day. I remember the doctor saying that dry mouth can be a side effect but now after reading all these comments about constipation and pain etc I'm a little concerned that she never warned me about these, although I have never experienced these if I had done I would have not connected it to being a side effect from the medication. I notice that if I stop taking it for a week or so things get bad and I have no control whatsoever. I feel like I will be on this medication for a very very long time but I guess its worth it. Even though I am taking 10mg a day I still go toilet a lot but I have some control back which is great, people still comment on the amount of times I go toilet." | 7 | April 30, 2015 | 37 | 153 |
159,253 | TriNessa | 2</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I have been on Triness for about 7 months. I felt a little sick at first and I cried a lot over nothing. But all that went away after a couple of months. This pill works for me. I take it everyday at the same time. I don't have any problems with it. My period last about 3 days and is very light. I barely have any cramps. I love this medicine." | 8 | April 5, 2011 | 2 | 72 |
142,436 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I've had my IUD for three weeks now and I'm really happy with it. Getting the IUD was painless, I was really happy with how my OBGYN made me feel comfortable and relaxed. She told me there would be three different cramps, each one would be stronger than the last. Honestly, the first one was nothing, and the last two felt like regular period cramps. I got my period a couple days ago and the cramps were very intense and my period was very heavy, will my period get better?" | 10 | October 12, 2017 | 0 | 90 |
183,794 | Cymbalta | depression | "I initially started taking Cymbalta at 60 mg but the nausea was unbelievably dreadful. I couldn't even drink a glass of water without throwing it back up. I consulted my physician and we agreed to trying the 30 mg dosage. The nausea has decreased intensely and is manageable. I highly recommend taking it with food. My mood is wonderful." | 8 | June 9, 2009 | 26 | 59 |
182,409 | Mirena | birth control | "I really wish the Mirena worked for me because I loved it... for a while. My body just plain didn't like it. I had it for a year and the last 4 months were horrible. I had about 12 yeast and bacteria infections that my doctor had no explanation for (I had never had them before). At a follow up ultrasound due to ovarian cysts they noticed my Mirena had become displaced and decided to remove it. PAINFUL in one word- because it had become implanted in my cervix. After it was removed the infections stopped miraculously. I really, really wish my body had accepted the Mirena because I liked the worry-free birth control it offered. I will definitely try it again after I have kids and hopefully these problems wont happen again." | 7 | January 21, 2011 | 3 | 133 |
141,745 | Escitalopram | ibromyalgia | "So far so good. I've been taking it combined with Neurontin and I feel great! I tell my husband how happy he makes me everyday...my happy feeling is back. Although I have bad days with Fibro but I no longer have bad weeks." | 9 | April 10, 2011 | 37 | 43 |
17,702 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "The ring is the best birth control I have used. I had the pills but it was so hard to remember to take and I had the Patch. I gained a lot of weight being on the Patch but when I was on the Ring, I was able to lose the weight and stay the same weight. It actually made my periods lighter and I barely have cramps. The only thing I have negative to say is I have constant discharge and it does not feel like a regular period. But I prefer the light bleeding then the harsh periods I use to have. I highly recommend but the Ring is not for everyone." | 9 | August 2, 2015 | 11 | 114 |
84,119 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I was on Sprintec for 4 years. For the first 2 years I had no problems, but then I got sick and I think my body changed after that. I became irritable/depressed, no libido at all, and my face began to break out when I've never had skin problems. I am starting to believe that the pill is making me feel this way. As far as preventing pregnancy it's great, I've missed a day or 2 and have never had any problems. I am switching and hoping that helps" | 7 | April 25, 2017 | 1 | 89 |
158,759 | Methylphenidate | adhd | "For me, who is about to be 40 years old, I found that I had a shorter fuse than normal, couldn't finish anything, no energy, no focus. Went in to talk with a doctor and he tested me and found that I too was ADHD. I cannot tell you that I was shocked. He said it was bad enough to warrant 36mg starting point. I started it on a Thursday and by Sunday I had lost 6 lbs already. Not that I didn't like losing that much but not the way it happened. I have been so nauseated. Now, days are not too bad but I feel like I am crashing at night and also very nauseated at night still. I cannot take this anymore. I will actually go back to the way I was, before I will keep up with this. For my son at 81mg a day. It is absolutely FANTASTIC for him." | 7 | February 4, 2010 | 21 | 155 |
122,847 | Linaclotide | constipation, chronic | "I have suffered with irritable bowel syndrome for 45 years. Different medicines worked for short periods but quit. Linzess has greatly improved my days but the cost keeps me from taking it daily so it must be taken sparingly. " | 10 | April 10, 2014 | 55 | 40 |
68,051 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "I do not review drugs, clothing, or other various items whatsoever. However, looking at these reviews I became more sane, so I hope I can give that to the person who is stumbling across success stories for plan b. The day of Valentine's Day I had unprotected sex, twice. The next morning- hungover and regretful, I bought and consumed plan b 13 hours later. I started going insane, even to the point I looking at abortion options. Spoiler alert: I just got my period this morning. Let this pill do the work it's suppose to. I know you are stressed but sitting there stressed might alter the timing of your period. Symptoms very within each person. I had very tender breasts and my cramps intensified during my period. I hope this eases some stress" | 10 | February 20, 2016 | 18 | 134 |
153,225 | Doxycycline | acne | "I have been on this medication for three months now and it is the worst decision I've ever made in my life. I started with moderate cystic acne, my doctor said that doxycycline would work wonders for it, and, sadly, I believed him. Although now I very rarely get cysts, I have broken out severely on my cheeks and forehead in ten to fifteen hard inflamed bumps at a time, and this medication has left immense scarring all along my cheeks that cannot be covered by makeup. My skin is a thousand times worse now than it was when I started. Please don't start this medication. " | 1 | August 17, 2015 | 9 | 107 |
9,760 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I took this pill for two months. The first month was amazing. No spotting, my period was only two days on the exact date it was supposed to be on. When the second month started, it was horrible. Mood swings, uncontrollable bleeding, cystic acne, no sex drive. I stopped taking the pill after two weeks into the second month. Acne cleared up, bleeding stopped. I wouldn't recommend this pill." | 4 | July 27, 2015 | 4 | 69 |
28,298 | Lexapro | anxiety | "I have experienced horrible panic attacks and anxiety my whole life but went unnoticed until a major breakdown this summer. I was unable to sleep, had panic attacks at work and could barely function. I had thoughts of doom and my emotions were out of control. The anxiety lead to depression and it felt like my life was spinning out of control. I have since sought help and am doing great on 10mg of Lexapro and 1 mg Klonpin for anxiety. My moods are also better, worrysome thoughts are under control. I highly recommend this medication to anyone suffering from anxiety and depression." | 10 | September 11, 2014 | 132 | 103 |
5,117 | Orsythia | birth control | "Reading the reviews. I'm really jealous of those light period no crampers. I've only been taking Orysthia for 5 weeks and at first it wasn't too bad. I noticed significant weight gain during the past 2 weeks and am on my first period on birth control. They are killer. I have never experienced cramps this bad. I get sharp pains in my back, legs, shoulders, and stomach. Everyone's body is different and this pill isn't working for me." | 2 | August 3, 2013 | 11 | 78 |
116,148 | Clindamycin | bacterial vaginitis | "I am the type of person that HATES taking medicine. I got BV about 3 months ago and was prescribed metro. I had always suspected I had an allergic reaction to it, but figured that the cream wouldn't induce it. Boy, was I wrong. I had pain for about 2 months after initially using it (yet, it apparently cleared it up according to lab results). About 2 weeks ago, I relapsed and got BV again (30% of women will relapse after 3 months of clearing BV).
I was prescribed Clindamycin orally twice a day for 7 days and wow, it cleared it right up! I started to feel better after the 4th day. I had very light side effects like a minor yeast infection and light indigestion about 20 minutes after taking my medicine. I also took 2 probiotics a day." | 10 | November 26, 2016 | 11 | 141 |
133,916 | Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene | edema | "I am on Day 3 of this medicine. I dropped 6.2 lbs. of water. I got leg cramps the first night and realized I did not drink enough water and that I needed low sodium V8 to increase my potassium levels so I don't cramp. My blood pressure is back to normal and it is great to see my ankles and legs stop swelling. On Day 2 and 3 no problems. Drink plenty of water and drink V8 or eat a banana to up your potassium." | 8 | June 4, 2015 | 50 | 86 |
154,956 | Metronidazole | bacterial infection | "They prescribed me 250 mg of this and I was suppose to take 4 pills everyday 2 in the morning and 2 at night. I ended up taking it for 14 days because I could only take 2 pills per day this stuff burned my stomach and I was really dizzy I just finished my final dose tonight. Thank god! And I don't know when I can have a drink again because I took it longer then what I was even suppose to I don't know if that even matter or not ugh." | 4 | October 22, 2016 | 2 | 93 |
19,935 | Pregabalin | ibromyalgia | "Although for some reason Lyrica seemed to make my pain medications oxycontin last longer or work better, Lyrica made my legs swell up. The pain was unbearable from the swelling and in the end I had a lot of broken veins. If you're swelling up and your doctor says "oh, you just ate too much salt this week" get another opinion to get off Lyrica and see if the swelling doesn't stop. I wish I could take it, it really did help. Good luck to all with Fibromyalgia, it's an awful and painful disease." | 5 | July 24, 2009 | 23 | 94 |
164,803 | Phentermine / topiramate | weight loss | "I'm a 5'11 205lb size 12 former athlete and current teacher/coach. I work out 5-6 times a week and watch what I eat pretty closely. Long story short, I lost about 75lbs 4 years ago and have kept it off, but haven't had any luck recently losing more. I'd like to lose another 20lbs. My doctor checked my thyroid and some other things and offered this option. Said I needed a big boost to help make a change and a super low calorie diet wasn't the best fit for me. I've just completed the 14 day intro and lost 3.6lbs (which was over Thanksgiving). Only side effects thus far are tingly hands sometimes at night. My advice..whatever you try to help lose, a life style change which includes eating right & exercise is a MUST especially to maintain." | 8 | November 27, 2016 | 24 | 138 |
62,072 | Citalopram | depression | "I am now 31, degree graduate, with an addictive personality (GP diagnosed). This lead to a period of depression in my early 20's, including the use of LSD, that made me very withdrawn. It was around this time, I was first introduced to Citalopram by my GP. Finding I also had a hereditary depression, I was prescribed 20mg of Citalopram. This worked over a 1 month period, beginning with an initial 2 days of increase anxiety, dry mouth, feelings of dizziness, this was followed by a 'plateau' effect after 2 weeks, full recovery 1 month. I have since been on and off for 10 years now, with excess use of alcohol. I am calm but want to remove alcohol from my life. I intend to use Citalopram for this as advised, to help me adapt to an alcohol free life." | 9 | October 21, 2014 | 14 | 140 |
195,958 | Levomilnacipran | depression | "I've been taking 40mg of Fetzima daily for the past 9 months. For me it's hands down the best antidepressant I've ever tried. My mood is significantly better and I have more energy. Most importantly it has lifted my need for other mood altering medicines. I have been sober for four months without really trying. Amazingly I no longer feel the need to "escape" reality. I hope and pray it continues to work as it's given me a glimpse of what life without addiction and depression can be. It's been life changing.
As for side effects I have noticed an increase in irritability. I have had inconsistencies in the bedroom as well. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. Overall well worth it for me!" | 9 | March 19, 2015 | 102 | 122 |
218,261 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | sinusitis | "DO NOT TAKE AUGMENTIN! I am healthy (run marathons-no pre-existing cond.) & never take meds. I was prescribed this for headache (after vehicle accident) and a little sinusitis at Onpoint. I was so sick & after 5 days (my heart starting hurting, lost all healthy bacteria (worst diarrhea & stripped stomach lining) had fiery red rash after 10 days all over my body! It took 2 wks for the rash to go away after I got off Augmentin. My body systems have never been same!! destroyed them.THIS IS TOXIC tell your doctors too). If you MUST take antibiotic use something safer. Also, my husband (really healthy) didn't quite believe me. He was prescribed it he was flat on his back/couch vomiting & couldn't MOVE after 2 days! he stopped immediately" | 1 | May 19, 2016 | 30 | 130 |
115,044 | Diazepam | anxiety | "I suffer from PTSD, Ive tried nearly everything legal on the market, I don't suffer from depression, when I was on anti depressants It was like my brain, personality and soul was gone, I became a living zombie. Diazepam was the first thing my Doctor prescribed for "short relief". I find it to be one of the best things for dealing with PTSD, Anxiety and night terrors! it calms you down but you can still think and continue with day to day life" | 10 | June 2, 2015 | 43 | 83 |
125,731 | Flagyl | 4</span> users found this comment helpful. | "have used this medicine in the past with only side effects of a bad taste, This time however, Ive got vaginal itching and irritation. Wondering if I should use an OTC yeast infection product or wait and see if it gets better after the meds are done..1 more day to go..." | 8 | May 26, 2010 | 4 | 51 |
66,711 | Seroquel | bipolar disorde | "I used to be in a rage all day long but now after taking 100 MG of Seroquel twice daily and 200 MG at night along with Depakote i'm doing great best medicine i have ever been on." | 10 | July 2, 2015 | 24 | 38 |
100,193 | Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I have been on Apri for almost nine months and it works great for me. I was 135 pounds when I started taking it and I am now down to only 117 pounds. Also my period used to be heavy and I ended up getting it twice a month but once I started apri I now only have it for five days tops and it is absolutely fine. I used to break out really bad and my face would get really red but thanks to apri I only get a pimple every now and then and my face is no longer red. Apri works great for me I love it." | 9 | May 1, 2016 | 12 | 110 |
213,490 | Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir | hiv infection | "Diagnosed HIV positive in July 2013.
Treatment was started immediately after my resistance tests and numbers came back from the lab.
September 2013 Started Stribild
Viral Load 420,000 CD4 220
I was very nervous about a bad reaction to HIV meds.
Viral Load dropped to 320 after 30 days. CD4 up to 300.
Nausea, Headaches and a buzzed energetic feeling after taking the pill were the only side effects I felt. This only lasted about 3 weeks and came at random times. The wired feeling from the pill took a few months to go away. Dreams are intense sometimes but not bothered by it. After the drastic viral load drop it stayed around 100 copies for months. It took me 6 months to become undetectable which I have remained for 4 months now." | 9 | May 27, 2014 | 27 | 133 |
215,386 | Senna | constipation | "Took 2 tablets nothing happened.. The next night I took 4, I had a bowel movement but it wasn't soft! Took 2 in the morning and 4 before bed, nothing! Gave myself a couple of days break and last night I had 4 before bed and today they all must of caught up on me, I've been sitting on the toilet for what feels like all afternoon with the runs" | 5 | June 12, 2016 | 6 | 70 |
149,347 | Mirena | birth control | "I chose Mirena after having my fourth child. I was spotting lightly for 6 weeks and almost wanted to take it out, but I waited and the spotting passed. I had that Mirena for a full five years and only had two periods on it. I removed the Mirena and waited for three months to have it replaced. The insertion was just a tiny pinch, no pain really and lasted about 30 seconds. I had some very light spotting, this second time around, maybe a drop of blood during the first day and no bleeding afterwards to my surprise since. My doctor suggested I will probably not have any periods again. I highly recommend this wonder product. It is a miracle product. I never had any side affects from it." | 10 | November 30, 2014 | 19 | 130 |
25,784 | Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin | birth control | "I've been on the patch two weeks now. The thing that's changed is I had spotting instead of a full period. I so recommend this. I tried mononessa the side effects were instant and horrific. I'm falling in love with the patch" | 10 | May 2, 2013 | 7 | 42 |
222,607 | Topamax | migraine prevention | "I was prescribed Topamax as a Migraine preventative and experienced just about every side effect. I started 25mg/day at night for 7 days, moved up to 75mg after 3 weeks and remained there. Within 48 hours I was didn't have a headache at all, but was experiencing side effects of tingling fingers, no appetite and change in taste of foods/carbonated beverages. I did have a hard time concentrating, I'd get confused and would randomly slur words. I weighted 120-ish when I started and within a few months, was 110 or less. I did work out and noticed no matter how hard I pushed, I didn't sweat and randomly got dizzy. Side effects are no joke, but you adjust after a few weeks." | 8 | August 27, 2017 | 13 | 122 |
40,721 | Leuprolide | prostate cance | "Saving life is most important. However, so is quality of life. My husband of 30 years, the most stable, peaceful, fun, loving person I had ever met, completely disappeared with this drug. Physical side effects are horrible, but the potential psychological and emotional impact of this treatment can be even worse. And, it is not at all addressed by the medical community. He's gone for support, he's gone for counselling, but nothing seems to get through. The fact that he's alive apparently is not enough. SO, after dealing with this for so many years, I would strongly suggest that couples fully deal with this together. Your husband/or partner will become a completely different human being on this drug - and the impact is not reversible." | 4 | July 1, 2017 | 14 | 125 |
24,057 | Tretinoin | acne | "I never ever had an issue with acne in my life until I started working after college (I correlate it with the crazy stress at work). So, I started using 0.25% Retin A about a year ago. A couple months in, I wasn't seeing the results I wanted; still breaking out, skin flaking. I emailed my doctor and asked for the 0.5% strength... big mistake. I used that for about three months and my skin could not tolerate it AT ALL. Regardless, I wasn't about to give up totally on Retin A! So I went back to using the 0.25% and FINALLY got the results I've expected all along. I always get comments now on how clear and "fresh" my skin looks. Retin A (especially with a clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide cream) was a miracle for my skin. No pimples.. ever!" | 8 | July 1, 2016 | 26 | 141 |
153,509 | Doxycycline | acne | "My doctor put me on doxycycline for my mild acne, and I saw very little difference. I was on it for two months, and still had scattered breakouts. I'm disappointed in the results, and the side effects. I got a yeast infection twice! If you take this, take probiotics with it, or you may end up with a yeast infection." | 3 | February 5, 2013 | 13 | 60 |
144,821 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got the nexplanon against my better judgment. I just don't feel like having a mini surgery for birth control is worth it and niether do I feel like having small scars on your arm is worth it as well. I had the nexplanon for about six months and I immediatly started having crazy heavy periods not only were they heavy as a wind storm they would come and go in the same month. I had brought so many pads it was ridiculous. I gained a bunch of weight, I started having pregnancy side effects and that is what made me take the stick out. I was so scared I thought I might be pregnant and I feared for my baby. I hurried and got it taken out. I won't use anymore birth control I'm concerned about health side effects in the long run." | 4 | January 18, 2016 | 2 | 144 |
24,910 | Compazine | nausea/vomiting | "I was given this medication to help with the side effects of Chemo and radiation and it was ok the first day but as the days went on I began to feel irritated groggy and EXTREMELY restless but I was really tired like super tired. It kept me so drained that I slept for 22 hours! Almost all the side effects mentioned above (or below) I experienced them too. I will NEVER take this again! I rather be nauseous!!" | 1 | May 1, 2016 | 7 | 79 |
39,641 | Contrave | obesity | "Been taking since 12/23 and no results at all. I've had nausea and at one time severe diarrhea. I workout, eat right, drink water. Will continue to take, maybe my body is slowly responding to this drug." | 4 | January 20, 2016 | 5 | 37 |
117,128 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "I've been taking Lamictal now for about 4 years, I haven't had any side effects that I can tell but after reading others experience of memory loss, that could be one that I do have. I take the maximum dose that is prescribed now and I can't say enough about this medication. I was so totally lost, severe depression, suicidal, lowest of lows, it was so bad, I couldn't get my ducks in a row (my mothers comments to me, daily). Now, I'm feeling in control of my life, I'm back with my spouse and caring for my mother, who's ducks have scattered about, and I'm living happily. " | 10 | November 28, 2010 | 56 | 109 |
133,783 | Bactrim DS | urinary tract infection | "Little did I know, I am horribly allergic to Sulfa. After two pills, I began experiencing horrible leg and arm cramps. They were so bad, that I was unable to stand for longer than a couple of minutes. These symptoms took about a week to fully disappear and this was from taking only 2 pills!" | 1 | September 7, 2009 | 36 | 55 |
196,756 | Paroxetine | anxiety and stress | "Been using Paxil for about 20 years, 15 mg daily. I suffered from lifelong depression and anxiety and can attest that Paxil probably saved my life as I contemplated suicide seriously on multiple occasions before taking the drug.
It's good about 100% for depression, maybe 75% effective against Anxiety. If I miss it for 2-3 days I start feeling down in the dumps again.
The side effects that some posters noted above are usually only temporary. Over time they all disappear-I had several of them in the beginning as well-not a big deal.
Love this drug." | 10 | April 8, 2017 | 23 | 96 |
2,847 | Belbuca | chronic pain | "I had a serious back injury November 5th yr 2000. I have had all types of aquatic therapy physical therapy, stimulation therapy and multiple types of different pain and muscle relaxers. after only being on Belbuca for less than a month it's the first time I can get up in the morning without help and am able to tie my own shoe laces. This medicine is a miracle for me and the most surprising thing is there are no side affects. Love tying my own shoe laces again!!!!" | 7 | May 23, 2016 | 33 | 88 |
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