Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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194,511	Atorvastatin	high cholesterol	"This medicine did a number on my legs. Had numbness, the legs felt like led, wobbly. I had been a mail carrier and walked 10-11 miles and day, retired but continued to walk 4-5 miles a day besides being very active with DIY projects and part time job. Took Lipitor earlier this year. It got the numbers down, but I had 3 ER visits in one week and spent the night in the hospital because my legs were acting up and it scared me and my heart did weird things. Lot of stress for me and my family. We have good insurance, but this will still probably be around $2000. I would not recommend Lipitor to anyone-there are other cholesterol meds out there."	5	April 17, 2016	87	123
86,299	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"Tastes horrible but effective. I had no nausea or chills. I drank it at 4:45 PM and really nothing for 1 1/2 hours...then a regular bowel motion. About a half hour later Katy bar the door. Then the squirts till about 10:00. I got up a couple of times in the night but no big deal. At 4:15 in the morning I suffered through the second dose. Immediate results and squirts for about 1 1/2 hours and a few sporadic times after that. It is 7 and I think I am done. Almost time to head out. My procedure is at 9:40. I hope this it for the next 5 years. I think the worst part is not eating. I am ready for some Mexican food. A huge pile of enchiladas. Rice. Beans. Hot sauce. Hot flour tortillas. Smeared with butter."	9	July 28, 2014	42	141
116,563	Nadolol	benign essential trem	"I started this drug 15+ years ago after trying Inderol, Metroprol and others. It completely controls my tremors, helps my migraines and also helps with PVC's in my heart rate. I started taking 40mg twice a day, but it has increased to 80 mg twice a day. I have gone off this and tried other drugs and they did not work as well."	10	June 21, 2017	1	63
14,799	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I've been on this BC for about 6 mo. It's done it's job as for not allowing pregnancy, so I give it a 4. But for the first 2 weeks I was on it I was so sick- waking up at night drenched in sweat, lower back pain, cramps, no appetite, my face broke out, you name it... Now I only have cramps off and on, bloated, my period is lighter but I have been depressed for at least 2 moonth my appetite goes from nothing at all to wanting to eat everything. I have NEVER cried this much in my entire life. Also I will get headaches for a week to 2 weeks straight which has never happened to me. Everyone's body is different, this pill might do great things for you but it has not worked well with my body."	4	October 9, 2017	1	142
118,802	Zoloft	panic disorde	"The stress from my job causes me to question my decisions and while I am usually right 99% of the time, I still have self-confidence issues that result in panic attacks. These attacks cloud my thought process and at times have resulted in some pretty stressful presentations. Therapy, 0.25 mg of Xanax prior to a key presentations (maybe twice a month) and 100 mg of Zoloft daily for the past 6 months have been amazing! I think more clearly, I am much more articulate, don't worry about my decisions, and sleep at night. Very few side effects."	10	February 13, 2012	48	97
229,663	Lurasidone	bipolar disorde	"I rook risperidone for approximately 1 year for bipolar and although I liked the way it made me feel it increased my hunger and I felt more out of control with my eating. I switched to Latuda and noticed my hunger level went from a 8 to about a 2. I felt more in control of my food intake. Although I still felt hungry it wasn't a strong uncontrollable feeling of the need to eat. I recommend this to someone who likes risperidone but has less need for increased appetite. I am glad they approved this medicine for bipolar disorder. "	9	May 10, 2014	95	101
128,234	Phentermine	weight loss	"This drug did not work at all for me even with diet and exercise. Started with 30mg then after 3 months with no effect was switched to 37.5mg and still no effect I'm 6'0" and 220 I exercise every day for a minimum of an hour and am on a strict diet of 210 g of lean protein per day and 1400 calories total I ride my bike 13 miles a day keeping my heart rate at 170-178. Even with all of that I haven't lost a single pound."	1	February 25, 2016	8	89
163,797	Mirtazapine	anxiety	"Crazy, vivid dreams. Dry mouth and insatiable thirst. Increased appetite which subsided after a few weeks - stock your fridge with healthy food only or you will stack on the weight. Can sleep the entire night without waking however oversleeping is a problem (10 hours) and I don't want to get out of bed (the vivid dreams are more exciting than life). Less anxiety. Increased concentration, less procrastination. Sensation in my eyes (dry?) - people say I always look tired. Restless leg syndrome for first month of treatment. I'm surprised nobody on this forum has mentioned vivid dreams. "	7	September 15, 2011	47	99
163,956	Ibuprofen	period pain	"Poor! Obviously a male must've been the person the person behind the making of these tablets because they are poor! Too mild. When a woman takes painkillers for menstrual pains, it means they don't want to feel anything! But these tabs don't eradicate the pain like other regular pains do. In face, nurofen plus is far much better than the one for menstrual pains. I just think this was another way to expand their product line in the market to increase their customer base and profits! Nurofen guys, relook at it please!"	1	January 14, 2017	2	92
112,581	Lunesta	insomnia	"I have been taking 1mg Lunesta for years. As in the ad, " ... works like a dream" for me. Went from 2-4 hours sleep a night to a solid 7-8hrs and it helped me retrain my sleep cycle. Lunesta seems to allow me to relax and fall asleep with no side effects. After about 6-8 years, slightly less, but still effective for me."	10	December 25, 2013	90	64
140,702	Escitalopram	generalized anxiety disorde	"I'd give it a 6.5. Starting the drug was difficult and I had a lot of side effects. It felt as though the two hemispheres of my brain were splitting apart. I never really felt like my MDD and GAD was better, the drug just made it so I could get through each day without crying constantly and having panic attacks. I had no sex drive. I gained weight but it was my fault mostly due to uncontrolled eating. I looked bloated in the face and look back on pictures and I look like a pudgy baby; on other antidepressants, my face looked slim even at the same weight. I felt numb emotionally, esp. guilt and shame at not being able to cry at Grandad's funeral and carried this for years. It's a worth trying but coming off it is bad: vertigo & brain zaps"	6	October 19, 2016	3	145
142,114	Escitalopram	depression	"My girlfriend has been on Lexapro for less than a month and she's already shown a drastic change in her attitude. At 1st she was quite difficult but now she's happy 98% of the time. She no longer talks about suicide and she's actually able to hold on a conversation without shutting down and getting depressed. Thank you Lexapro...you saved our lives!"	10	February 8, 2009	62	62
116,175	Amlodipine	high blood pressure	"Wanted to post my experience. I started on amlodipine, 10mg, in January 2011. Everything was fine and my bp was 115/78. Sometime late 2012, I started experiencing lightheadedness, foot and ankle swelling, my asthma worsened and I had severe pelvic pain. Spent three months and quite a bit of my deductible trying to figure out why. A friend suggested it may be time to change my bp medication. I went to the doctor and she told me the formula had been changed for generic amlodipine late last year and many of her patients had experienced problems with it, had to discontinue the medication. I've been on Metoprolol and I haven't had any issues so far."	3	October 8, 2012	106	115
92,937	Vortioxetine	depression	"Been on trintellix for bout three months. Last month sobbing has stopped but I'm having vision disturbances. I started at 5 mg then went to ten. From ten to twenty and my head hurt so bad backed down to ten again. The vision issue is still there along with profuse sweating and breakthrough anxiety. Been through so many different antidepressants I'm afraid of what will happen if I hafta go through another drug change. It's been a nightmare."	7	January 11, 2017	61	78
100,838	Orlistat	obesity	"I've currently been on this medication for only 2 weeks and I have already lost a stone with no side effects due to sticking to a low fat diet but this hasn't stopped me from eating my naughty treats I just now make a homemade healthier version, which if I'm honest I enjoy more there are a lot of healthy options of food out there to trick your mind into thinking something naughty I recently purchased some chicken sausages and they are lovely. Looking forward to continuing my journey on this medication"	10	September 12, 2015	50	92
182,044	Gemzar	breast cancer, metastatic	"I get constipation every time I start a new cycle. I am nauseous when I take the medicine. I take ginger pills twice a day and drink ginger ale. This helps with nausea. My dosage has dropped 1500 units to 1000 units after 6 treatments."	7	August 6, 2014	4	45
213,558	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I was on clindamycin for BV for a week after an antibiotic I always get a yeast infection so I was sick and tired of using the 7-Day so I decided hey why not I read all the reviews definitely made me nervous but I figured everybody is different so I got the Walmart brand one day prefilled applicator put it in last night about 5 pm. I got up use the bathroom few times it definitely started coming out but that's obviously the infection coming out with it. I was totally fine, little bit of burning no itching and here it is 8 a.m. in the morning and my symptoms are completely gone barely have any discharge would definitely recommend this to anybody that doesn't want to deal with it seven day like I said everybody is different good luck"	10	September 24, 2017	4	141
215,223	Lubiprostone	constipation, drug induced	"I'd never been regular, my whole life, it was always a problem that I was lucky if it resolved itself every 3 or 4 days, but then once I aged and my rheumatoid arthritis advanced to a debilitating degree, I had to go on opiates...oh dear. 7-8 days or even more of being bound up became the norm. It was REALLY painful! The only way I could help myself was to stop taking my pain meds and overdose on laxatives and enemas every few days. That usually worked within 24 hrs, but it really isn't good for you. I finally confessed to my gastroenterologist that this was going on and he prescribed me Amitiza. It took a week to work for me, but now I have the exact opposite problem. I'm on 24 mcg 2x daily. I think maybe it needs to be just once!"	10	April 23, 2014	119	145
202,887	Gildess Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I definitely don't recommend this pill if you already have anxiety. It made my anxiety attacks much worse. Plus it gave me horrible acne, and I've never struggled with acne. Everyone reacts differently to BC, but just be aware when you decide to go with this one.."	1	November 11, 2016	5	47
133,248	Tri-Sprintec	birth control	"I was on the birth control Ortho Tri Cyclen for about 4-5 months. It was the best birth control I have been on. I had finally found the one that best fit my body. My skin was flawless, even if I would forget to wash my face it would not break out. I also had light periods, they were not always regular but they were very light. It was great. I went to my pharmacy to pick it up & they gave me the generic Tri Sprintec. This is literally the worst experience I have had on a birth control. I have tried at least 5 to 6 different ones & this is by far the worst. I have read good experiences with this medication, but mine is definitley not. I have under the skin bumps on my face that will go away in a week to find more. My periods are so heavy"	1	July 31, 2015	2	154
140,273	Asenapine	bipolar disorde	"I have been on many Bipolar medicines, Lamictal, Seroquel, Geodon, lithium, also Xanax to help me sleep. I have been on Saphris for one week and started feeling better the next day. I will admit it tastes terrible, but my doctor told me the trick is to take a sweet tart with it, and it isn't so bad. Works for me. My dosage has gone from 5mg to 10 mg, but I'm getting the best sleep I've ever had except for some strange dreams, but I cant complain. The benefits outweigh the taste and dreams any day. I highly recommend this medicine (and a sweet tart!)."	10	May 20, 2010	117	106
77,870	Moxifloxacin	intraabdominal infection	"Day 4 of 5 for a urinary tract infection. I had pretty bad diarrhea with mild nausea on day 3. Painful and smelly urine stopped on day 3. No diarrhea or nausea on day 4. Pretty good medicine."	8	May 25, 2009	9	38
214,112	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Idk why everyone is saying the burning / itching is not tolerable. I would describe it as a moderate annoyance. I put the medicine in about a half an hour ago and yes there is itching and a slight burning but I'm glad because I know it's working. I'm not sure if my pain tolerance is higher but I am just relaxing and ignoring it and by the morning it will be gone. I did not take a shower immediately before using the medicine so not sure if that makes any difference. I have had yeast infections before and have always had this reaction.. It's only one day so you just have to bear it and look forward to not having a yeast infection anymore. Obviously it's going to be worse than taking a pill but what do you expect?"	8	May 12, 2016	1	140
21,324	Rivastigmine	alzheimer's disease	"My mother was put on the patch several years ago. It is difficult to measure it's effectiveness with a degenerative disease, but I think she has declined a little slower than others I have seen. However, the cost is TERRIBLE even after Medicare Part D pays."	5	July 14, 2015	12	46
227,076	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I've been on Implanon now for about 2 and half years now and I'm still getting my periods. They started off normal & now they are just irregular. I've had my period now for the past three weeks now and it's not normal period blood it's more brown and chunky than anything I've experienced before. I'm not the type to go to the Drs. but it's getting to the point where it's ruining my sex life. I never had depression or weight loss or gained any but I do get less headaches then what I did before. I would recommend the Implanon to people who are forgetful about taking pills it's just risky because the symptoms are different for everyone."	7	June 18, 2014	30	120
13,617	Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine	narcolepsy	"I am a 69 year old female who has been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since I was in my 30's. The CFS came long after the FMS but Adderall 20 mg 3 x's daily has made my life bearable, enabled me to stay awake, boosted my energy (I also have Hashimoto's disease - hypothyroid) and has provided me with a feeling of normalcy. I see my doctor every 3 months for blood work and medical care. Got a new script today but insurance wants a pre-authorization which will take 3-4 days and I am out of this medication. Guess it will be a sleepy weekend coming up! Adderall rocks!"	10	July 25, 2012	75	112
36,561	Fentanyl	chronic pain	"Hi, Using fentanyl for spinal stenosis and colon cancer. I really can say enough how well it works. I have no side effects. Fentanyl gave my life back to me, I lived on couch for 5 years. Its just enough to make pain bearable without getting high. 50 mcg/hr. There is one thing I want to pass on. I cant speak for any other state. I have random urine tests and have no problem with the tests. But I come to find out I am on VT narcotic users data base. Who cares right? Wrong when looking into this data base I am listed with all the druggies. Their is not a separate list for prescription users. As far as this list goes being mixed with drug abusers is just wrong. An nothing can be done to change this data base."	9	October 15, 2015	29	141
26,641	Sprintec	birth control	"I have been taking Sprintec for almost 3 months now. My breasts have gotten bigger and my appetite increases at night about an hour or two after I take it. I get nauseous in the middle of the night if I don't take it on time, but it hasn't happened lately. The side effect sheet it came with said to expect feeling nauseous for the first three months and it should go away completely after that. I have been on different birth control before which caused spotting for two weeks before my period, Sprintec hasn't caused this problem at all. I did just get a yeast infection, like many other users commented. Overall, I am satisfied and will continue using."	7	September 26, 2011	2	120
220,595	Amitriptyline	insomnia	"I have really, really bad insomnia. I'm up for 3 -4 days straight and after my doctor prescribed me a combination of zopiclone and amitriptyline I'm able to sleep 4-5 hours but your body can become tolerant after a while meaning you may have to increase your dosage. I've had to do this but what I've started to do is try to keep really busy throughout the day and IF needed at night I'll take a smaller dose than prescribed to me or try to go a few days without it then take my regular dose. "	10	June 28, 2013	98	97
72,098	Tramadol	pain	"Just got tramadol for pain due to a sprained ankle, works great for pain, but a few hrs after taking my 50mg dose, I get a mild headache, also makes me tired, and hard to concentrate, and my arms and legs seem to weigh tons"	5	December 9, 2014	27	45
220,494	Loestrin 24 Fe	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I was put on Loestrin 24 because of abnormal periods after having my daughters. I did not experience any changes in mood (which is a first for me on birth control). My cup size increased during the first month and has stayed that size. The only negative side effect is that I developed are two dark spots (Melasma) above my upper lip, which is worsened by exposure to sun. As long as I use sun block, it is not getting worse but it does make me self conscience. Other than that, the pills is regulating me and effective birth control."	8	August 17, 2011	9	100
206,944	Seasonale	birth control	"I have been on Seasonale for almost a year and I am switching to Sprintec. I am switching because the breakthrough bleeding and cramping became ridiculous. I would have my withdrawal bleed, have about 1-2 months of peace, then the spotting began and would not stop. I'd double up for 3-4 days or however long it took to stop it then go back on 1 pill when the spotting stopped. 2 weeks later the spotting would return, rinse and repeat. The cramps during the breakthrough bleeding were worse than the cramps during the withdrawal bleed! I've had enough of this pill and am switching to Sprintec and hoping for the best."	2	June 10, 2017	2	111
58,462	Fluticasone / salmeterol	asthma, maintenance	"Since I started an Advair diskus regime many years ago - I rarely have to use my rescue inhalers. In fact I lose more of them than I use. The only negative is the cost - over $200 for a month's supply - that wasn't a big issue when I had a sweet low copay but all that has changed since the Affordable Healthcare Act (A nice oxymoron there !). I was surprised to see Advair (actually under a different name, but still GSK's product) in Belize at just $55USD for the same dosage. Can't wait for generics to hit the market."	9	January 11, 2016	17	102
147,089	Alprazolam	anxiety	"Works very well for anxiety. The best way to take these types of medicines is to take them as needed. Some doctors will tell you to take them everyday as prescribed, but I found in my 20 years of experience with Xanax that taking them everyday is an easy way for it to become habit forming and addictive. When I take them as needed I don't become dependent on them. I think doctors disagree with this method because they feel that you need to counter the anxiety before you get it and that way you can learn to tolerate it. I have tried using Xanax both ways, it's nice not having anxiety, but your body and mind will adapt to the dosage and if you take it long enough you will find you need a higher dose to feel like you did."	10	December 12, 2014	94	142
52,552	Armour Thyroid	underactive thyroid	"Armour reduced water retention and joint/tendon fatigue. However, it made me ravenous and raised my free T3 to uncomfortable levels. I also couldn't exercise. Back to Synthroid in the morning and 15 mg Armour in the afternoon... Better."	7	March 19, 2014	71	38
18,982	Chlordiazepoxide	alcohol withdrawal	"Stopped taking my anxiety medication and thinking alcohol was the lesser of two evils I went from being a 2-3 days a week drinker (drinking a 6 pack or less) to a liter of vodka a day drinker in less than 3 weeks. Went to the hospital to detox and they gave me librium. Took away the shakes, hallucinations, everything in just a few hours. 4 days later it was out of my system and haven't drank since. Doesn't stop diarrhea from detoxing but the dangerous stuff got stopped in its track the minute they gave me this medicine. Do not try to detox on your own! They do it in 3-5 days in the hospital with this drug, keep you comfortable and monitor your vitals. Best decision I ever made. Saved my life for sure."	10	March 5, 2015	49	136
3,139	Nitrofurantoin	urinary tract infection	"Had ORANGE urine from 1/11 to 1/13. Went to Dr. Got urinealysis. They said it was fine and call them if it comes back. It did, every 3 days or so for 2 weeks. Went back to the dr. Got blood work and another urinalysis. My blood is fine. She said I have bacteria in the urine tho, called it a UTI, and put me on this medicine. Only took 3 doses so far and have no side effects but I urinated orange again twice today. So I'm wondering if it should be working by now. And also, like the other stories I'm hearing from you ladies, I have NO other symptoms. Zero. Has anyone had a UTI with no other symptoms? Maybe it's not a UTI. And also, has anyone ever had this orange urine but me? When it's not orange, it's fluorescent yellow. "	8	February 1, 2017	4	146
97,212	St. john's wort	depression	"I bought 150 mg tablets about 4-5 days ago. I take 3 per day making a 450 mg intake. I found they cured my constant fatigue I had usually experienced from the moment of wake to sleep. I had a problem of retrieving data from my mind, and since saint johns wort, I've found no trouble of my mind going blank. Nor had any problem with knowing of a word I want to use in a sentence but with all might not recalling the word. I've had much more clarity in my thoughts and better ability to focus. Less dissociation. I haven't had a tension headache since. I have more motivation when before I had none. Though I do say it hasn't cured my procrastination habits; surely there's no cure for deliberate laziness. I feel amazing since taking saint johns wort I wouldn't go back."	10	December 18, 2016	99	145
118,842	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"After taking Loryna, I was diagnosed with blood clots on my lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism. This caused my heart to go into overdrive. I had shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, and chest pain. I was in the hospital for 3 days and now on blood thinners for 6 months minimum. I just got home today."	1	July 30, 2017	2	56
74,795	Keppra	epilepsy	"My daughter is 4 and started having seizures 9 months ago. She has been on Keppra since then. Overall it has worked to control but not completely prevent her seizures. It has stopped them from spreading to her whole body but she still has them in her face about once a month even though her dose has been increased several times and she is now taking 7 mls twice a day. The side effects now are not as bad as when she first started this medicine. Since she has been on it however she has not had as good of an appetite and some days she wont eat at all. Her sleeping habits have been irregular as well. Some times she freaks out and starts biting anything she can. She doesn't talk so she can't tell me how she feels."	7	December 21, 2013	23	140
160,363	Buspirone	anxiety	"Not good experience AT ALL. I Have anxiety and depression - usually managable with 20mg paroxetine but exacerbated by stress at work- also diagnosed with C-PTSD. Take diazepam as and when to deal with most severe panic attacks. Psychiatrist assured me I could still take diazepam with this drug. After 1st dose I felt drowsy, spaced out and dizzy with heavy legs. I actually fell down a small flight of stairs in my house and later on in the day slipped on the main staircase. Decided to persevere and take another in the evening. Woke up feeling like a zombie, could hardly stay awake, headache and on edge. Discontinued. That night, woke up TERRIFIED and spent next day (today) either having intense panic attacks or wanting to commit suicide"	1	November 29, 2016	9	129
15,256	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	polycystic ovary syndrome	"Was prescribed this pill for PCOS and acne. Read the reviews and was very nervous but decided to try it regardless. Within 3 days of taking this I had horrific nightmares and nightsweats, heart palpitations, and the worst constant anxiety of my life. Everyone reacts differently, but if you are prone to anxiety I highly suggest not trying this pill. You will regret it."	1	April 15, 2017	5	64
9,368	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"I've been on the pill for about a year and 1 month now. This is my first birth control and I got on it because my periods were horrible and extremely heavy and also because I entered a serious relationship. I was fine up until the half year mark until I had spotting for 12 days before getting my real period 4 days late. Now I still have breakthrough bleeding right after ovulation which always causes me to freak out. Other than that the pill is fine. I actually lost weight on this pill, and I cant gain weight anything past 108. My sex drive is sometimes affected it takes a while for me to get into the mood and my boyfriend is supportive of it. Its just the darn spotting that irritates me."	8	June 27, 2016	10	134
85,356	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"This was a great BC. I had absolutely no cramping while on my period, no weight gain and beautiful skin. I had no side effects. My period became regulated and I felt absolutely nothing while it was on."	9	June 14, 2015	10	38
33,881	Junel Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I've been taking this for a month and I can't stand it. I was on Loestrin for 4 years and switched to Minastrin (same thing) and my breasts were insanely sore to a point I couldn't wear a bra. My insurance also stopped covering so I switched. Noticed an IMMEDIATE difference in my attitude. Also my sex drive is completely gone. It's impossible for me to self lubricate. Absolutely impossible. They thought I should give it more time to get my body used to it but sex is so painful and unsatisfying I can't even deal with it. Never had this issue before Junel."	1	March 22, 2016	5	104
26,817	Ulipristal	emergency contraception	"Works like a charm. Made a mistake during peak fertile time, took ella 36 hours later. No cramping, mild nausea. Period started a week early. I weigh 220lbs so Plan B would not be an option. Recommended"	10	July 30, 2015	21	37
85,178	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	acne	"I have... Or should I say had clear skin, from time to time I would have gotten a zit or two. Now however I have tiny bumps all over my face due to this birth control. I'm highly disappointed although my period is much lighter, it doesn't help the fact that my face is breaking out terribly; It's only causing me to be stressed and depressed, I'd rather bleed through tampons."	1	September 9, 2015	5	71
196,377	Eszopiclone	insomnia	"I started out taking lowest dose. Two hours later still awake. Took max dose prescribed. It is now 5:30 in the morning and I have had NO sleep. And have a bad taste in my mouth. I took a sip of water and about gagged from the nasty taste. Worst stuff ever."	1	June 13, 2016	19	52
226,551	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I had the Nexplanon inserted a few months ago. It has been nothing but a hassle ever since. The procedure was quick and painless. A couple weeks after I had it, I started breaking out pretty bad. My self-esteem began to drop drastically. After using multiple remedies and medications to help with the acne, I noticed that it wasn't improving, just moving from one side to the other. That is when I decided to have it removed. So I only had it in for a few months. Some would say I didn't give it chance to improve, however, the acne was already leaving scars and progressively getting worse. Not to mention the oil on my face was uncontrollable. My best advice is if acne is something that would bother you, don't bother with this method."	5	June 19, 2015	3	135
51,103	Azithromycin	bronchitis	"I went to the emergency room to be treated for a very bad cold or flu and was diagnosed for bronchitis and prescribed the 5 day z pack. I took one the 1st day,got worser, had to be rushed back to the emergency, and then was told my lungs had swollen (Lung Inflammation).I could barely breath and was hospitalized for two weeks. I never had a problem with my lungs before taking the 5 day z pack.Im still suffering with lung problems at times but cant be treated anymore because i no longer have a job which means for me no insurance, but the fact is the 5 day z pack is more of a danger to your health than help."	1	July 24, 2016	6	121
104,153	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I was put on Lutera because of my unpredictable periods. I was bleeding non-stop for three months straight and after starting to take this pill the bleeding has stopped and almost two weeks later has not started again. Although I'm happy it's regulating my periods I have found it to make me extremely sick. It makes me nauseous to the point where everything is spinning. In addition it has caused significant mood swings. I find myself getting upset quicker and have more of an appetite. The most significant problem I have had is problems with visions. Upon taking the pill I've had trouble focusing and getting dizzy. I'm going to continue for two more months to try to regulate my period then coming off Lutera due to the way I'm feeling."	5	June 13, 2013	8	131
66,378	Valacyclovir	herpes simplex, suppression	"I was diagnosed a year ago and it was the worst feeling I have ever experienced. I started taking Valtrex and the next day I felt the difference. I have been taking it daily since then and have not had an outbreak! If I miss a day I get scared and think it is coming but it hasn't yet. I am happy to say this medicine has not only given me a second chance but a new outlook on life."	10	August 27, 2013	130	80
139,473	Armodafinil	chronic fatigue syndrome	"I have CFS/Fibromyalgia as a result of a TTP episode that almost killed me. Ever since the TTP episode I have never been the same. I had to leave my job that I loved dearly. The Fibromyalgia has destroyed my quality of life as I knew it before my illness. I started seeing a Fibro Specialist who worked with me and came up with the idea to try Provigil to increase my quality of life. That worked great but the problem was the cost and insurance not willing to cover it. So, we decided to try Nuvigil because it was half the cost of the Provigil (over $600 for 30 pills), Nuvigil I could get for about $311.00 for 30 250mg tablets but insurance still won't cover it for my conditions. This gave me my life back to some degree."	7	March 26, 2011	25	140
183,892	Mometasone	allergic rhinitis	"After having quite a lot of tests on allergies done, and still unable to find out what the problem of my running nose was, using Nasonex helped to relieve the most unpleasant affects of my condition. I have not experienced any side-effects. What I enjoy the most is that this spray doesn't destroy or acidize my nose."	9	August 9, 2008	27	57
31,009	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"The first night I used it, it burned so bad I couldn't even sleep/ I was in tears & I tried to wash it out in a bath and to no avail, I was completely red faced miserable/crying/ could barely walk with such intense burning. But by the second day, it was almost all cleared up!!! Just mild itching! SO STICK WITH IT FOR THE FULL 7 DAYS!!!! By day two I had almost 0 discharge (mostly just the cream coming back out) I'm on night 3 now, and penetration of the application tube doesn't hurt anymore but I still have mild itching:( hopefully by day 7 I'll be good to go!!"	10	March 24, 2017	13	112
72,961	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I have been on microgestin for over two years now, and have had absolutely no problems with. My period always comes the exact time every month. I used to have bad break outs from time to time, but my skin is perfectly clear now. The only thing I have noticed is mood swings, and increased sex drive. Overall I am very pleased with this pill."	10	May 19, 2015	7	65
39,490	Contrave	obesity	"I was hesitant to start Contrave after reading the reviews' side effects. Took my first pill a week ago. Started out at 277, one week later am at 271. I wasn't expecting certain cravings to be eliminated so quickly but am super pleased they were. After the second day on Contrave my 30+ year addiction to coffee and cream just vanished. What? I literally have not gone one day in my adult life without coffee and cream. I am now having tea in the morning. Also very quickly other things I really like have gone of the list of things that now gross me out completely...sweets with high fat content, and creamy foods: chocolate mousse, ice cream, coconut milk, etc. Will continue to update. Am having weird, vivid dreams, dry mouth and slight nausea."	10	July 18, 2016	41	134
148,715	Mirena	abnormal uterine bleeding	"Wow. This was a Life saver. I've had the mirena for 2 years now. After years of getting worse with heavy embarrassing bleeding that literally held me captive to the bathroom and laundry all over. Anemia. Clots. Pain. My quality of life was awful. After mirena, periods stopped. Altogether. I have had some spotting now for The last 16 days but it's so light I don't even need a Pad. Just shows up when I wipe. A bit of cramping and some breast tenderness But the anemia is gone and I don't even buy pads any longer."	9	September 13, 2016	12	97
115,857	Divalproex sodium	epilepsy	"51 yr old female, I've had seizures since I was 12, every kind, I was on every medicine under the sun. Taking Depakote ER and Carbatrol ER seems to be only meds that work for me. some side effects nothing I can't handle, better than having seizures all day. (tired, sometimes depressed, trembles, jerks). I have gran mal / tonic clonic about 1 every 10 years."	10	October 18, 2013	21	66
227,666	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I've had Implanon since August 2009. It is due to come out soon but I have had no problems with it. I was a little worried that I would bleed more but I haven't had a period in months. I may have spotting every once in awhile but it is not often. I haven't noticed any changes in myself. No mood swings, or weight gain, food cravings, tiredness, hair loss... nothing. I love never having to worry about birth control. The only reason I'm not getting another one is to try and conceive in the next year or so. But I highly recommend it!!"	10	March 22, 2012	1	104
205,068	Complera	hiv infection	"Male. 20 years old. Got tested on July 2015 and the results were positive. Started meds on late Septmeber 2015. I had the meds early September but I was so scared to take them because of the side effects. When I started the meds I didn't have any side effect. At night when I was sleeping my ear was hurting so much because I have otitis media and I think my ear reacted to this meds like this. Anyways, beside that I HAVEN'T GOT ANY SIDE EFFECT!! THANKS GOD. I haven't had any headache, diahrrea, dizzyness or vomiting. I'm so happy I haven't got anything just the ear pain. Remember, the side effects is always different in each person. Also, try to take this med with multivitamins. I feel a little bit better and less tired."	10	September 29, 2015	6	136
197,914	Metoprolol	atrial fibrillation	"I started metaprolol 12.5 mg once a day 6 weeks ago after having an electrical cardioconversion for a rapid, irregular heartbeat. I take blood pressure and pulse 2times/ day and it is averaging 107/71, pulse 63- working well. It took me a good 4 weeks to adapt to the tough side effects though. I felt very tired to the point of falling asleep during the day, was worn out if I walked to far or even stood too long, felt lightheadedness, nauseated, was afraid to drive. I'm glad I stuck it out, the side effects finally abated. Hang in there, the bad side effects can go away. For the record I'm a 69 year old woman, 5`4" 128 lbs. I take the pill at night."	9	June 3, 2016	29	125
110,563	Nexplanon	birth control	"At first it was great my period stopped completely until it started and lasted for two weeks. I became emotional and even little bit crazy. I never really cried until I got on this birth control but then I found myself crying at everything & I lost my tempor very easily. Then I began to have horrible chest pains, mainly at night, that would keep me awake and it felt like heart burn but much worse. Then I began experiencing very bad anxiety along with depression.Ive had very bad headaches constantly along with feeling like I was pregnant all the time. Then within 5 months I lost complete interest in sex... Like 0. I even felt disgusted with the idea of sex. I do not recommend this birth control at all it's awful & I can't wait to get it out"	3	December 16, 2015	2	141
193,014	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	acne	"I have been taking Yaz for about two months now. I stopped taking birth control about two years ago and started to break out with acne horribly. I was on the patch and gained about fifteen pounds. I lost all of that weight and now am 117lbs again. I was worried that I would gain weight after losing it so my dermatologist told me to use Yaz. Yaz has been wonderful. I have not broken out severely, maybe one or two on my chin. It is completely fabulous for acne and for birth control."	9	April 23, 2008	80	94
126,171	Viibryd	depression	"After having been on Lexapro (tired all the time and nearly emotionless, libido killer), Zoloft (gained 30 lbs in 3 months, libido killer), Effexor (ineffective and made my head sweat, libido killer), Paxil (zombie, libido inhibitor), Wellbutrin (allergic), I was afraid Viibryd would be more of the same. I've been on it for about 6 or 7 months and I had no side effects other than mild nausea about an hour after taking it, but it went away fairly quickly. My libido is back to normal and I still have emotions, which is great. I was on 20 mg but I started to feel the hopeless despair and irritability break through so my Dr bumped me up to 30 mg (I take one and a half 20 mg tabs) three or four weeks ago. The adjustment is taking time."	9	June 9, 2012	22	139
185,596	Saxenda	obesity	"I started with this drug on Tuesday, not too bad when taken at bedtime, however, I wanted my injection time to be first thing in the morning as this is much easier for me time-wise. Today was the second injection- oh my heavens can we say morning sickness?! That is exactly what it feels like, I have virtually no appetite, I tried to eat a little something ( I had been on Dr's orders to fast for blood-work) so let me tell you how that went- it didn't, I could not get past the taste of food in my mouth, I was physically ill. I stopped at SBUX and bought a hot tea- oh heaven! I was able to soothe my stomach and feel a little bit better, I have to muster through work regardless of how I feel. I am hoping for results- not a miracle. Here we go!"	8	February 8, 2017	18	150
176,290	Lorazepam	insomnia	"I have very loud tinnitus (hissing-ringing in ears) from exposure to noise in submarine engine rooms for several years. I take 1/2 mg lorazepam at bedtime to let "sleep find me". I have been taking this for 4 years and have NO after effects. I wake up feeling awake and good. Some sleep meds leave me feeling "drugged" in the morning. No so for Ativan. It works well for me and I can stop (have done so at times) with no withdrawal symptoms other than not sleeping well. Good stuff for me. I am not an addictive type and went thru high school, Navy, college and 40 years of work and have NEVER used or tried recreational drugs. Thanks."	10	June 12, 2016	107	119
152,761	Doxycycline	chlamydia infection	"Day 4 on this medication. Note I did not have any symptoms before being diagnosed but now it burns when I urinate and even after. Other than that I've had no symptoms. And on a positive note, it has cleared 80% of my acne which is awesome! Let's hope it gets rid of my infection."	6	September 17, 2017	5	55
67,020	Seroquel	borderline personality disorde	"I've now been on this drug for 5 months. I haven't self harmed during this time. I have gained some weight, although in recent weeks I've been able to stop bingeing for the first time in years. I tend to wake up feeling down or agitated, so perhaps the pills aren't working for the full 24 hours. However, once I've taken the medicines I am calm again. The major downside is that I easily sleep for 14 hours straight and find it impossible to motivate myself to do anything. The days go by very quickly and I do little other then eat, sleep and watch TV. In the long term this has to be a bad thing, but for now I'm happy not to be feeling ill."	7	January 28, 2009	52	127
86,706	Condylox	condylomata acuminata	"I had been being treated in the clinic with something topical 2 times a week for about 6 weeks. The solution wasn't working. So my clinic referred me to a gyno who prescribed me this. I used it for 2 cycles and the warts were gone. I did have slight stinging for a few days but honestly it's worth the outcome!"	10	June 7, 2017	1	61
115,353	Propofol	anesthesia	"My experience with propfol has been great. They've used it during my last two procedures and I out instantly with no memory of the procedure and was able walk myself of the clinic after a very short recovery time. This all coming from person with a phobia anaesthesia."	10	December 10, 2016	12	48
46,324	Modafinil	chronic fatigue syndrome	"I am 29 yrs old, female, and have Chronic fatigue due to depression and rheumatoid arthritis. This drug seemed like the perfect cure but it gave me pretty unwanted side effects including worsening of depression, panicky, dizziness, blurred vision, headaches, worsening of fatigue, dazzed, would have words on the tip of my tongue sometimes that would take like 30 sec to remember what I wanted to say, and muscle tension, extreme anger at people and myself, and increased joint pain. So the 2 hours it'd actually increase my energy, All these side effects are NOT worth it."	1	April 15, 2015	20	97
223,390	Cetirizine	allergic rhinitis	"I have just decided to stop taking Zyrtec. It worked well on my allergies. However I have had increase in back and joint pain i.e. knee and hip the past two weeks. Not sure it's Zyrtec but felt I'd eliminate it to see if symptoms resolve."	3	June 6, 2011	16	46
193,500	Symbicort	asthma, maintenance	"I was diagnosed with allergy related asthma when I was four years old. I've been on several maintenance medicine, but never thought they did much. I was hospitalized when I was 15 with asthmatic bronchitis and my doctor decided to put my on Symbicort which was finally allowed in the US at the time. Since then my asthma has turned around 180 and I haven't had any major issues. I've taken two puffs twice a day for the past 7 years and it's truly a lifesaver. It even opens my airway within 5 minutes of taking it."	10	October 13, 2015	28	97
122,177	Venlafaxine	depression	"I have been on Effexor for 4 years. My doctor at the time told me I was depressed but since then I was tested for severe sleep apnea. I have tried unsuccessfully 3 times to get off of it. I was taking 150 mg. One doctor told me to start taking the 150 every other day then eventually stop. Horrible side effects. Dizzy, irritable, bad dreams, sleepy and general flu like symptoms. I wish I had been told about the possible withdrawal symptoms at the time my doctor had given it to me. Effexor gave me sweats and I've gained a ton of weight. My new doctor has me on Wellbutrin and is slowly lowering the dosage. I'm on 37.5 right now and so far so good."	5	June 23, 2009	31	127
40,028	Contrave	obesity	"I'm in week 4 and I'm down 8 pounds. Pros for me: Nighttime cravings and overeating are completely gone! I'm able to stick to my Weight Watchers plan. I'm also finding I don't overeat when I go out to eat. Huge deal for me. Also, I no longer crave diet cokes and I'm in a better mood overall. Cons for me: First week I had mild headaches and a lot of days I still have some mild stomach discomfort. Because of this I only take 1 pill in the a.m. and 2 in the p.m. I find this works best for me. Overall I'm extremely happy with this drug!!"	9	June 2, 2015	39	109
210,732	Mirtazapine	insomnia	"I have been on Effexor XR for years to treat depression and klonopin for anxiety but didn't sleep at night. Dr added Remeron to the mix. I took it for almost a month. Tho it did help me sleep, caused severe hangover next day and zombie like all day. Stopped taking it. Dr convinced me to try again. I did, ended up with sudden onset hypertension and tachycardia. Passed out, had to be taken to emergency care. Blood pressure dropped rapidly as did my heart rate. This is known as blood pressure lability. Can never take this med again. Still suffering affects, pounding headache, vision issues and can't get my blood pressure stabilized. Terrible for me! Never again!"	7	February 5, 2017	29	118
185,110	Harvoni	hepatitis c	"Just completed 12 weeks of harvoni two days ago. Had many side effects while on it, sudden sky high blood pressure which I never had before. dizziness, vertigo, severe insomnia. However now that I have completed the medicine I feel incredible. like I've been born again. Overall I would say if you can get through the side effects and stress of dealing with insurance then go for it. I will have to see in 3 months if they killed the hep c completely but in the meantime I am going to enjoy every healthy beautiful new day."	7	March 12, 2016	49	97
23,813	Saphris	bipolar disorde	"I've been on Seroquel for 6 yrs and have had nightmares the whole time. I switched to Saphris 4 days ago, 5 mg morning and night plus 112.5 mg Effexor. I'm amazed at waking up early in the morning after 8 hrs sleep on Saphris where I've been sleeping 12 hrs a night previously on Seroquel then still a zombie for the next 3 hrs. The morning dose sedated me so I'm changing to 10mg at night and also adding lamotrigine this week. I haven't felt this good in many years, but I'm not elevated I have BP 1 and live in Australia. As I'm on disability, all of my medications only cost $6.20 each as its subsidised by the govt. I feel very sad for everyone in the USA with chronic illnesses. It's just not fair."	8	March 28, 2016	21	137
219,829	Amitriptyline	insomnia	"Works ok. I have Bulge discs, tear, depression & anxiety . On this I sleep well. Loss of sex drive, anxiety and stress still high. Doesn't help the pain so much in my back. I sleep really well at night after 100mg, but I wake up tired and need to nap for 2-3 hours and in bed by 9:30pm. Just always wanting to sleep and lazy."	5	January 6, 2017	26	66
63,003	Tranexamic acid	menstrual disorders	"I had horrible reactions to this medication which landed me back in the hospital ER twice. Nine days later my body is still struggling to get this drug out of my system. I will never take it again. If you have a reaction to it, there is no reversing it. Use caution."	1	September 11, 2016	20	52
108,325	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"I stopped after 15 days due to constipation and abdominal pain. I lost no weight. It did nothing for me at all. After I stopped I went on an uncontrollable binge for several days. I was eating things I hadn't had in a year - ice cream, chips. I felt out of control. I went back to the phentermine and that has helped stop the binge eating.. I wish I had never tried this med and wasted my money."	1	July 11, 2015	9	79
122,942	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel	birth control	"I have been on this pill for 3 months now & I have to say it has been awful!! I do not feel like myself, I'm really irritable, angry, depressed, & my sex drive is GONE. I've been working out daily & eating right & still gaining weight. I've also got awful period acne breakouts on Cryselle. The only positive things are that the pill does it's job and my periods are 4 days max (they're also light)."	4	January 14, 2016	10	78
77,923	Sulfacetamide sodium	conjunctivitis	"I put the drops in my eye and it burned the red parts of my eye every time I put it in my eye. Its also really hard to see its impossible to watch TV or anything."	10	November 8, 2013	3	37
37,913	Reclipsen	birth control	"This is my second month using Reclipsen. I had no problems the first month (no weight gain, no headaches, etc.). Now, this month so far I have gained around 2-3 lbs. If I get anywhere close to gaining 10 lbs I am done with this birth control for sure! I just keep trying to weigh my choices. I've been pregnant at least 4 times and I gained about 2-3 lbs. with each pregnancy. So, I think gaining a few pounds on birth control is okay compared to gaining it while being pregnant and having a miscarriage. So, yes, I'm okay with the side effects of Reclipsen so far."	7	August 1, 2013	2	108
38,322	Phenazopyridine	dysuria	"I got a UTI on the last day of my vacation, with 12 hours of plane rides to get through. On my way to the airport, I stopped at the drugstore for some recommended Azo. I saw Uricalm Max and decided to give it a try since it was on sale. Best. Decision. Ever. I went from nearly crying, sitting with nothing coming out yet feeling like I was going to pee myself whenever I stood up.. to feeling 100% completely normal. When I got home, I went home and saw a doctor. I was prescribed the usual antibiotics and urinary analgesic. Uricalm Max works much better, and for longer than the medication from the pharmacy.. same price AND I can get uricalm over the counter to help until I can see a doctor for antibiotics."	10	February 11, 2016	16	136
220,489	Loestrin 24 Fe	0</span> users found this comment helpful.	"Yes, from Yaz I switched to Loestrin Fe. I gained weight and my bottom got so big! I am switching back to Yaz again. I gained 10 lbs in a month! All I eat is salad and everything under control. Not even junk food nor food with sugar. I am so disappointed. Everyone is telling me I am fat now."	1	September 9, 2011	0	60
54,283	Naloxegol	constipation, drug induced	"Been on movantik for one week. I have had one bowel movement the first day. Now can't go and feel horrible. Can I supplement dulcolax pills or just suppository? I'm miserable."	1	October 3, 2015	22	31
14,434	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"Suboxone saved my life. I was a heavy heroin user for about two years, about $200 dollars a day. I was about to lose everything, and decided it was time to stop this downward spiral. I had tried suboxone before but wasn't ready to commit. I found a doctor who prescribed it for me and was given about 10-12mg a day. My estimated stop date would have been early November of 2007, I tapered down and made a commitment to myself to stop as early as I could, I took my last pills of Suboxone July 4 2007, and have been clean ever since! It truly saved my life. And a little FYI the mild withdrawals Suboxone gave me were absolutely NOTHING compared to trying to come off heroin or oxycontin."	10	December 20, 2009	38	131
52,090	Adipex-P	weight loss	"I am 5'8 and was weighing in at 198. I asked my doctor for help and he prescriped Adipex and I can say it is the most amazing weight loss pill/tool available. I was ordered to take one pill a day but I started with (and still take) half a pill and for 3 days I didn't stop moving. The energy was amazing, I have absolutely no appetite, I only ate because I knew I had to. I only slept for about 2 hours at night during those first 3 days but after about a week of taking the pill, my sleeping became regular again. I have been on Adipex for a little over a month and have lost 18 lbs. I am still only taking half a pill and only taking it 3 days a week and my appetite has come back slowly but nothing like it was before. And no side effects!"	9	June 16, 2013	86	154
220,326	Amitriptyline	irritable bowel syndrome	"I have been taking amitriptyline for 3 weeks and I want to hug the people who make this. I don't have those daily stomach aches. Hoping this stays working for me."	8	July 6, 2014	80	31
216,918	Lifitegrast	dry eye disease	"I used Xiidra for about 5 weeks. Half the time I only used it once a day. I experienced the blurry vision which for me lasts about 20 minutes. I also had the bad taste - bitter is more like it. That lasts about 10 minutes. I hoped it would help but I have not experienced any change in my dry eyes. So, if you are the are helping you in a dramatic way, then you are one of the lucky ones. It seems to be hit or miss depending on who knows what."	4	March 6, 2017	11	94
150,358	Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim	urinary tract infection	"I have had this prescribed to me due to a bladder infection. I took them twice a day for five days. And just now feel like I have symptoms of a UTI. Why is this?"	2	June 13, 2017	9	35
33,411	Microgestin Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I'm about to start my third month of microgestin fe 1/20 and its great. I have to say that the WORST symptom I experienced was very mild nausea/loss of appetite, and even that would only last for an hour or two after I took it, then I would be fine. I found that it helps to eat something small (like crackers) before taking it. I'm a Sunday starter and I take it at 7:30 each morning. Also, my breasts have gotten a little bigger (next size up), and my acne hasn't changed much, even though it wasn't bad at all before I started this. My hair hasn't fallen out and I've actually lost a few pounds due to loss of appetite. My periods are now more like spotting, but lasts the full 7-8 days. I can get away with just a panty liner though."	9	August 29, 2015	11	144
112,743	Exforge	high blood pressure	"I have been using this medication for a couple of months and yes it is pretty expensive even with insurance. This medicine controls my blood pressure but I have numbness in both legs and swelling in my legs and hands. And after taking this I have palpitations in my chest but it does regulate my blood pressure. "	7	April 16, 2009	28	58
60,034	NuvaRing	birth control	"I'm in my early 20s, I have been on the Nuvaring for about 2 years and I love it! I had a hard time remembering the pill so I decided to switch to Nuvaring. It is way more convenient for me. I never experienced any negative side effects and I never gained any weight. I would recommend the Nuvaring to anyone!"	8	July 15, 2013	5	61
124,930	Allopurinol	gout	"At 73 had a gout attack. tried to get over for 4 months. went to Dr. and he prescribed allopurinol 300. I used it for a couple weeks and started getting better. I have been taking for 4 months and doing good.Have problem bending big toe, but everyday I feel that I am improving. Uric acid back to normal. prescription running out, and I do not know if that means I will have to stop using it."	10	April 10, 2016	34	77
178,913	Victoza	obesity	"Been on Victoza 8 weeks for weight loss, had no side effects until after 4 weeks. Swollen tongue, red lump and itch at injection point. Lost 10lbs first month and nothing since. Started with 0.6 and upped to 1.2 as prescribed. Appetite has gone down a little, cravings are pretty much completely gone. Added exercise 3-4 x a week since new year. Still no more weight loss."	7	January 26, 2014	38	67
79,703	Xarelto	pulmonary embolism	"Have been on Xarelto now for 2 months without any complaints. I've not had the out of the ordinary dreams that others have reported. I am an endurance athlete and other than deconditioning from a forced no exercise restriction for 4 weeks, I cannot say that this medicine limits my performance. I must say I have had some very short duration dizzy spells on occasion, but definitely not the norm. My insurance required that Xarelto be preauthorized prior to getting it. So far I am very happy with its performance and convenience."	10	October 23, 2014	24	92
176,793	Nardil	depression	"I suffered with extremely severe social anxiety for 16 years (early teens - 30). I had experienced episodes of fear that were so bad that I would feel a strong urge (if not need) to "escape" from the situation (turning my head the other way, or making a hurried exit, cutting the conversation off, having to turn around and walk out of an office doorway that I had just started to walk into). Nardil turned my life around, I was like a new person: talkative, extroverted, able to feel at-ease and laugh, make jokes, fully calm and relaxed, AND happy! I was finally the person I was always meant to be. I can say it truly saved my life. Side-effects DO lessen and even disappear, so be patient. I take 75mg/day, have not needed to increase in 6 years!"	10	January 22, 2012	88	139

194,511

Atorvastatin

high cholesterol

"This medicine did a number on my legs. Had numbness, the legs felt like led, wobbly. I had been a mail carrier and walked 10-11 miles and day, retired but continued to walk 4-5 miles a day besides being very active with DIY projects and part time job. Took Lipitor earlier this year. It got the numbers down, but I had 3 ER visits in one week and spent the night in the hospital because my legs were acting up and it scared me and my heart did weird things. Lot of stress for me and my family. We have good insurance, but this will still probably be around $2000. I would not recommend Lipitor to anyone-there are other cholesterol meds out there."

5

April 17, 2016

87

123

86,299

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"Tastes horrible but effective. I had no nausea or chills. I drank it at 4:45 PM and really nothing for 1 1/2 hours...then a regular bowel motion. About a half hour later Katy bar the door. Then the squirts till about 10:00. I got up a couple of times in the night but no big deal. At 4:15 in the morning I suffered through the second dose. Immediate results and squirts for about 1 1/2 hours and a few sporadic times after that. It is 7 and I think I am done. Almost time to head out. My procedure is at 9:40. I hope this it for the next 5 years. I think the worst part is not eating. I am ready for some Mexican food. A huge pile of enchiladas. Rice. Beans. Hot sauce. Hot flour tortillas. Smeared with butter."

9

July 28, 2014

42

141

116,563

Nadolol

benign essential trem

"I started this drug 15+ years ago after trying Inderol, Metroprol and others. It completely controls my tremors, helps my migraines and also helps with PVC's in my heart rate. I started taking 40mg twice a day, but it has increased to 80 mg twice a day. I have gone off this and tried other drugs and they did not work as well."

10

June 21, 2017

1

63

14,799

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I've been on this BC for about 6 mo. It's done it's job as for not allowing pregnancy, so I give it a 4. But for the first 2 weeks I was on it I was so sick- waking up at night drenched in sweat, lower back pain, cramps, no appetite, my face broke out, you name it... Now I only have cramps off and on, bloated, my period is lighter but I have been depressed for at least 2 moonth my appetite goes from nothing at all to wanting to eat everything. I have NEVER cried this much in my entire life. Also I will get headaches for a week to 2 weeks straight which has never happened to me. Everyone's body is different, this pill might do great things for you but it has not worked well with my body."

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October 9, 2017

1

142

118,802

Zoloft

panic disorde

"The stress from my job causes me to question my decisions and while I am usually right 99% of the time, I still have self-confidence issues that result in panic attacks. These attacks cloud my thought process and at times have resulted in some pretty stressful presentations. Therapy, 0.25 mg of Xanax prior to a key presentations (maybe twice a month) and 100 mg of Zoloft daily for the past 6 months have been amazing! I think more clearly, I am much more articulate, don't worry about my decisions, and sleep at night. Very few side effects."

10

February 13, 2012

48

97

229,663

Lurasidone

bipolar disorde

"I rook risperidone for approximately 1 year for bipolar and although I liked the way it made me feel it increased my hunger and I felt more out of control with my eating. I switched to Latuda and noticed my hunger level went from a 8 to about a 2. I felt more in control of my food intake. Although I still felt hungry it wasn't a strong uncontrollable feeling of the need to eat. I recommend this to someone who likes risperidone but has less need for increased appetite. I am glad they approved this medicine for bipolar disorder. "

9

May 10, 2014

95

101

128,234

Phentermine

weight loss

"This drug did not work at all for me even with diet and exercise. Started with 30mg then after 3 months with no effect was switched to 37.5mg and still no effect I'm 6'0" and 220 I exercise every day for a minimum of an hour and am on a strict diet of 210 g of lean protein per day and 1400 calories total I ride my bike 13 miles a day keeping my heart rate at 170-178. Even with all of that I haven't lost a single pound."

1

February 25, 2016

8

89

163,797

Mirtazapine

anxiety

"Crazy, vivid dreams. Dry mouth and insatiable thirst. Increased appetite which subsided after a few weeks - stock your fridge with healthy food only or you will stack on the weight. Can sleep the entire night without waking however oversleeping is a problem (10 hours) and I don't want to get out of bed (the vivid dreams are more exciting than life). Less anxiety. Increased concentration, less procrastination. Sensation in my eyes (dry?) - people say I always look tired. Restless leg syndrome for first month of treatment. I'm surprised nobody on this forum has mentioned vivid dreams. "

7

September 15, 2011

47

99

163,956

Ibuprofen

period pain

"Poor! Obviously a male must've been the person the person behind the making of these tablets because they are poor! Too mild. When a woman takes painkillers for menstrual pains, it means they don't want to feel anything! But these tabs don't eradicate the pain like other regular pains do. In face, nurofen plus is far much better than the one for menstrual pains. I just think this was another way to expand their product line in the market to increase their customer base and profits! Nurofen guys, relook at it please!"

1

January 14, 2017

2

92

112,581

Lunesta

insomnia

"I have been taking 1mg Lunesta for years. As in the ad, " ... works like a dream" for me. Went from 2-4 hours sleep a night to a solid 7-8hrs and it helped me retrain my sleep cycle. Lunesta seems to allow me to relax and fall asleep with no side effects. After about 6-8 years, slightly less, but still effective for me."

10

December 25, 2013

90

64

140,702

Escitalopram

generalized anxiety disorde

"I'd give it a 6.5. Starting the drug was difficult and I had a lot of side effects. It felt as though the two hemispheres of my brain were splitting apart. I never really felt like my MDD and GAD was better, the drug just made it so I could get through each day without crying constantly and having panic attacks. I had no sex drive. I gained weight but it was my fault mostly due to uncontrolled eating. I looked bloated in the face and look back on pictures and I look like a pudgy baby; on other antidepressants, my face looked slim even at the same weight. I felt numb emotionally, esp. guilt and shame at not being able to cry at Grandad's funeral and carried this for years. It's a worth trying but coming off it is bad: vertigo & brain zaps"

6

October 19, 2016

3

145

142,114

Escitalopram

depression

"My girlfriend has been on Lexapro for less than a month and she's already shown a drastic change in her attitude. At 1st she was quite difficult but now she's happy 98% of the time. She no longer talks about suicide and she's actually able to hold on a conversation without shutting down and getting depressed. Thank you Lexapro...you saved our lives!"

10

February 8, 2009

62

116,175

Amlodipine

high blood pressure

"Wanted to post my experience. I started on amlodipine, 10mg, in January 2011. Everything was fine and my bp was 115/78. Sometime late 2012, I started experiencing lightheadedness, foot and ankle swelling, my asthma worsened and I had severe pelvic pain. Spent three months and quite a bit of my deductible trying to figure out why. A friend suggested it may be time to change my bp medication. I went to the doctor and she told me the formula had been changed for generic amlodipine late last year and many of her patients had experienced problems with it, had to discontinue the medication. I've been on Metoprolol and I haven't had any issues so far."

3

October 8, 2012

106

115

92,937

Vortioxetine

depression

"Been on trintellix for bout three months. Last month sobbing has stopped but I'm having vision disturbances. I started at 5 mg then went to ten. From ten to twenty and my head hurt so bad backed down to ten again. The vision issue is still there along with profuse sweating and breakthrough anxiety. Been through so many different antidepressants I'm afraid of what will happen if I hafta go through another drug change. It's been a nightmare."

7

January 11, 2017

61

78

100,838

Orlistat

obesity

"I've currently been on this medication for only 2 weeks and I have already lost a stone with no side effects due to sticking to a low fat diet but this hasn't stopped me from eating my naughty treats I just now make a homemade healthier version, which if I'm honest I enjoy more there are a lot of healthy options of food out there to trick your mind into thinking something naughty I recently purchased some chicken sausages and they are lovely. Looking forward to continuing my journey on this medication"

10

September 12, 2015

50

92

182,044

Gemzar

breast cancer, metastatic

"I get constipation every time I start a new cycle. I am nauseous when I take the medicine. I take ginger pills twice a day and drink ginger ale. This helps with nausea. My dosage has dropped 1500 units to 1000 units after 6 treatments."

7

August 6, 2014

4

45

213,558

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I was on clindamycin for BV for a week after an antibiotic I always get a yeast infection so I was sick and tired of using the 7-Day so I decided hey why not I read all the reviews definitely made me nervous but I figured everybody is different so I got the Walmart brand one day prefilled applicator put it in last night about 5 pm. I got up use the bathroom few times it definitely started coming out but that's obviously the infection coming out with it. I was totally fine, little bit of burning no itching and here it is 8 a.m. in the morning and my symptoms are completely gone barely have any discharge would definitely recommend this to anybody that doesn't want to deal with it seven day like I said everybody is different good luck"

10

September 24, 2017

4

141

215,223

Lubiprostone

constipation, drug induced

"I'd never been regular, my whole life, it was always a problem that I was lucky if it resolved itself every 3 or 4 days, but then once I aged and my rheumatoid arthritis advanced to a debilitating degree, I had to go on opiates...oh dear. 7-8 days or even more of being bound up became the norm. It was REALLY painful! The only way I could help myself was to stop taking my pain meds and overdose on laxatives and enemas every few days. That usually worked within 24 hrs, but it really isn't good for you. I finally confessed to my gastroenterologist that this was going on and he prescribed me Amitiza. It took a week to work for me, but now I have the exact opposite problem. I'm on 24 mcg 2x daily. I think maybe it needs to be just once!"

10

April 23, 2014

119

145

202,887

Gildess Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I definitely don't recommend this pill if you already have anxiety. It made my anxiety attacks much worse. Plus it gave me horrible acne, and I've never struggled with acne. Everyone reacts differently to BC, but just be aware when you decide to go with this one.."

1

November 11, 2016

5

47

133,248

Tri-Sprintec

birth control

"I was on the birth control Ortho Tri Cyclen for about 4-5 months. It was the best birth control I have been on. I had finally found the one that best fit my body. My skin was flawless, even if I would forget to wash my face it would not break out. I also had light periods, they were not always regular but they were very light. It was great. I went to my pharmacy to pick it up & they gave me the generic Tri Sprintec. This is literally the worst experience I have had on a birth control. I have tried at least 5 to 6 different ones & this is by far the worst. I have read good experiences with this medication, but mine is definitley not. I have under the skin bumps on my face that will go away in a week to find more. My periods are so heavy"

1

July 31, 2015

2

154

140,273

Asenapine

bipolar disorde

"I have been on many Bipolar medicines, Lamictal, Seroquel, Geodon, lithium, also Xanax to help me sleep. I have been on Saphris for one week and started feeling better the next day. I will admit it tastes terrible, but my doctor told me the trick is to take a sweet tart with it, and it isn't so bad. Works for me. My dosage has gone from 5mg to 10 mg, but I'm getting the best sleep I've ever had except for some strange dreams, but I cant complain. The benefits outweigh the taste and dreams any day. I highly recommend this medicine (and a sweet tart!)."

10

May 20, 2010

117

106

77,870

Moxifloxacin

intraabdominal infection

"Day 4 of 5 for a urinary tract infection. I had pretty bad diarrhea with mild nausea on day 3. Painful and smelly urine stopped on day 3. No diarrhea or nausea on day 4. Pretty good medicine."

8

May 25, 2009

9

38

214,112

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Idk why everyone is saying the burning / itching is not tolerable. I would describe it as a moderate annoyance. I put the medicine in about a half an hour ago and yes there is itching and a slight burning but I'm glad because I know it's working. I'm not sure if my pain tolerance is higher but I am just relaxing and ignoring it and by the morning it will be gone. I did not take a shower immediately before using the medicine so not sure if that makes any difference. I have had yeast infections before and have always had this reaction.. It's only one day so you just have to bear it and look forward to not having a yeast infection anymore. Obviously it's going to be worse than taking a pill but what do you expect?"

8

May 12, 2016

1

140

21,324

Rivastigmine

alzheimer's disease

"My mother was put on the patch several years ago. It is difficult to measure it's effectiveness with a degenerative disease, but I think she has declined a little slower than others I have seen. However, the cost is TERRIBLE even after Medicare Part D pays."

5

July 14, 2015

12

46

227,076

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I've been on Implanon now for about 2 and half years now and I'm still getting my periods. They started off normal & now they are just irregular. I've had my period now for the past three weeks now and it's not normal period blood it's more brown and chunky than anything I've experienced before. I'm not the type to go to the Drs. but it's getting to the point where it's ruining my sex life. I never had depression or weight loss or gained any but I do get less headaches then what I did before. I would recommend the Implanon to people who are forgetful about taking pills it's just risky because the symptoms are different for everyone."

7

June 18, 2014

30

120

13,617

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

narcolepsy

"I am a 69 year old female who has been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome since I was in my 30's. The CFS came long after the FMS but Adderall 20 mg 3 x's daily has made my life bearable, enabled me to stay awake, boosted my energy (I also have Hashimoto's disease - hypothyroid) and has provided me with a feeling of normalcy. I see my doctor every 3 months for blood work and medical care. Got a new script today but insurance wants a pre-authorization which will take 3-4 days and I am out of this medication. Guess it will be a sleepy weekend coming up! Adderall rocks!"

10

July 25, 2012

75

112

36,561

Fentanyl

chronic pain

"Hi, Using fentanyl for spinal stenosis and colon cancer. I really can say enough how well it works. I have no side effects. Fentanyl gave my life back to me, I lived on couch for 5 years. Its just enough to make pain bearable without getting high. 50 mcg/hr. There is one thing I want to pass on. I cant speak for any other state. I have random urine tests and have no problem with the tests. But I come to find out I am on VT narcotic users data base. Who cares right? Wrong when looking into this data base I am listed with all the druggies. Their is not a separate list for prescription users. As far as this list goes being mixed with drug abusers is just wrong. An nothing can be done to change this data base."

9

October 15, 2015

29

141

26,641

Sprintec

birth control

"I have been taking Sprintec for almost 3 months now. My breasts have gotten bigger and my appetite increases at night about an hour or two after I take it. I get nauseous in the middle of the night if I don't take it on time, but it hasn't happened lately. The side effect sheet it came with said to expect feeling nauseous for the first three months and it should go away completely after that. I have been on different birth control before which caused spotting for two weeks before my period, Sprintec hasn't caused this problem at all. I did just get a yeast infection, like many other users commented. Overall, I am satisfied and will continue using."

7

September 26, 2011

2

120

220,595

Amitriptyline

insomnia

"I have really, really bad insomnia. I'm up for 3 -4 days straight and after my doctor prescribed me a combination of zopiclone and amitriptyline I'm able to sleep 4-5 hours but your body can become tolerant after a while meaning you may have to increase your dosage. I've had to do this but what I've started to do is try to keep really busy throughout the day and IF needed at night I'll take a smaller dose than prescribed to me or try to go a few days without it then take my regular dose. "

10

June 28, 2013

98

97

72,098

Tramadol

pain

"Just got tramadol for pain due to a sprained ankle, works great for pain, but a few hrs after taking my 50mg dose, I get a mild headache, also makes me tired, and hard to concentrate, and my arms and legs seem to weigh tons"

5

December 9, 2014

27

45

220,494

Loestrin 24 Fe

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I was put on Loestrin 24 because of abnormal periods after having my daughters. I did not experience any changes in mood (which is a first for me on birth control). My cup size increased during the first month and has stayed that size. The only negative side effect is that I developed are two dark spots (Melasma) above my upper lip, which is worsened by exposure to sun. As long as I use sun block, it is not getting worse but it does make me self conscience. Other than that, the pills is regulating me and effective birth control."

8

August 17, 2011

9

100

206,944

Seasonale

birth control

"I have been on Seasonale for almost a year and I am switching to Sprintec. I am switching because the breakthrough bleeding and cramping became ridiculous. I would have my withdrawal bleed, have about 1-2 months of peace, then the spotting began and would not stop. I'd double up for 3-4 days or however long it took to stop it then go back on 1 pill when the spotting stopped. 2 weeks later the spotting would return, rinse and repeat. The cramps during the breakthrough bleeding were worse than the cramps during the withdrawal bleed! I've had enough of this pill and am switching to Sprintec and hoping for the best."

2

June 10, 2017

2

111

58,462

Fluticasone / salmeterol

asthma, maintenance

"Since I started an Advair diskus regime many years ago - I rarely have to use my rescue inhalers. In fact I lose more of them than I use. The only negative is the cost - over $200 for a month's supply - that wasn't a big issue when I had a sweet low copay but all that has changed since the Affordable Healthcare Act (A nice oxymoron there !). I was surprised to see Advair (actually under a different name, but still GSK's product) in Belize at just $55USD for the same dosage. Can't wait for generics to hit the market."

9

January 11, 2016

17

102

147,089

Alprazolam

anxiety

"Works very well for anxiety. The best way to take these types of medicines is to take them as needed. Some doctors will tell you to take them everyday as prescribed, but I found in my 20 years of experience with Xanax that taking them everyday is an easy way for it to become habit forming and addictive. When I take them as needed I don't become dependent on them. I think doctors disagree with this method because they feel that you need to counter the anxiety before you get it and that way you can learn to tolerate it. I have tried using Xanax both ways, it's nice not having anxiety, but your body and mind will adapt to the dosage and if you take it long enough you will find you need a higher dose to feel like you did."

10

December 12, 2014

94

142

52,552

Armour Thyroid

underactive thyroid

"Armour reduced water retention and joint/tendon fatigue. However, it made me ravenous and raised my free T3 to uncomfortable levels. I also couldn't exercise. Back to Synthroid in the morning and 15 mg Armour in the afternoon... Better."

7

March 19, 2014

71

38

18,982

Chlordiazepoxide

alcohol withdrawal

"Stopped taking my anxiety medication and thinking alcohol was the lesser of two evils I went from being a 2-3 days a week drinker (drinking a 6 pack or less) to a liter of vodka a day drinker in less than 3 weeks. Went to the hospital to detox and they gave me librium. Took away the shakes, hallucinations, everything in just a few hours. 4 days later it was out of my system and haven't drank since. Doesn't stop diarrhea from detoxing but the dangerous stuff got stopped in its track the minute they gave me this medicine. Do not try to detox on your own! They do it in 3-5 days in the hospital with this drug, keep you comfortable and monitor your vitals. Best decision I ever made. Saved my life for sure."

10

March 5, 2015

49

136

3,139

Nitrofurantoin

urinary tract infection

"Had ORANGE urine from 1/11 to 1/13. Went to Dr. Got urinealysis. They said it was fine and call them if it comes back. It did, every 3 days or so for 2 weeks. Went back to the dr. Got blood work and another urinalysis. My blood is fine. She said I have bacteria in the urine tho, called it a UTI, and put me on this medicine. Only took 3 doses so far and have no side effects but I urinated orange again twice today. So I'm wondering if it should be working by now. And also, like the other stories I'm hearing from you ladies, I have NO other symptoms. Zero. Has anyone had a UTI with no other symptoms? Maybe it's not a UTI. And also, has anyone ever had this orange urine but me? When it's not orange, it's fluorescent yellow. "

8

February 1, 2017

4

146

97,212

St. john's wort

depression

"I bought 150 mg tablets about 4-5 days ago. I take 3 per day making a 450 mg intake. I found they cured my constant fatigue I had usually experienced from the moment of wake to sleep. I had a problem of retrieving data from my mind, and since saint johns wort, I've found no trouble of my mind going blank. Nor had any problem with knowing of a word I want to use in a sentence but with all might not recalling the word. I've had much more clarity in my thoughts and better ability to focus. Less dissociation. I haven't had a tension headache since. I have more motivation when before I had none. Though I do say it hasn't cured my procrastination habits; surely there's no cure for deliberate laziness. I feel amazing since taking saint johns wort I wouldn't go back."

10

December 18, 2016

99

145

118,842

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"After taking Loryna, I was diagnosed with blood clots on my lungs, causing a pulmonary embolism. This caused my heart to go into overdrive. I had shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, and chest pain. I was in the hospital for 3 days and now on blood thinners for 6 months minimum. I just got home today."

1

July 30, 2017

2

56

74,795

Keppra

epilepsy

"My daughter is 4 and started having seizures 9 months ago. She has been on Keppra since then. Overall it has worked to control but not completely prevent her seizures. It has stopped them from spreading to her whole body but she still has them in her face about once a month even though her dose has been increased several times and she is now taking 7 mls twice a day. The side effects now are not as bad as when she first started this medicine. Since she has been on it however she has not had as good of an appetite and some days she wont eat at all. Her sleeping habits have been irregular as well. Some times she freaks out and starts biting anything she can. She doesn't talk so she can't tell me how she feels."

7

December 21, 2013

23

140

160,363

Buspirone

anxiety

"Not good experience AT ALL. I Have anxiety and depression - usually managable with 20mg paroxetine but exacerbated by stress at work- also diagnosed with C-PTSD. Take diazepam as and when to deal with most severe panic attacks. Psychiatrist assured me I could still take diazepam with this drug. After 1st dose I felt drowsy, spaced out and dizzy with heavy legs. I actually fell down a small flight of stairs in my house and later on in the day slipped on the main staircase. Decided to persevere and take another in the evening. Woke up feeling like a zombie, could hardly stay awake, headache and on edge. Discontinued. That night, woke up TERRIFIED and spent next day (today) either having intense panic attacks or wanting to commit suicide"

1

November 29, 2016

9

129

15,256

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

polycystic ovary syndrome

"Was prescribed this pill for PCOS and acne. Read the reviews and was very nervous but decided to try it regardless. Within 3 days of taking this I had horrific nightmares and nightsweats, heart palpitations, and the worst constant anxiety of my life. Everyone reacts differently, but if you are prone to anxiety I highly suggest not trying this pill. You will regret it."

1

April 15, 2017

5

64

9,368

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"I've been on the pill for about a year and 1 month now. This is my first birth control and I got on it because my periods were horrible and extremely heavy and also because I entered a serious relationship. I was fine up until the half year mark until I had spotting for 12 days before getting my real period 4 days late. Now I still have breakthrough bleeding right after ovulation which always causes me to freak out. Other than that the pill is fine. I actually lost weight on this pill, and I cant gain weight anything past 108. My sex drive is sometimes affected it takes a while for me to get into the mood and my boyfriend is supportive of it. Its just the darn spotting that irritates me."

8

June 27, 2016

10

134

85,356

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"This was a great BC. I had absolutely no cramping while on my period, no weight gain and beautiful skin. I had no side effects. My period became regulated and I felt absolutely nothing while it was on."

9

June 14, 2015

10

38

33,881

Junel Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I've been taking this for a month and I can't stand it. I was on Loestrin for 4 years and switched to Minastrin (same thing) and my breasts were insanely sore to a point I couldn't wear a bra. My insurance also stopped covering so I switched. Noticed an IMMEDIATE difference in my attitude. Also my sex drive is completely gone. It's impossible for me to self lubricate. Absolutely impossible. They thought I should give it more time to get my body used to it but sex is so painful and unsatisfying I can't even deal with it. Never had this issue before Junel."

1

March 22, 2016

5

104

26,817

Ulipristal

emergency contraception

"Works like a charm. Made a mistake during peak fertile time, took ella 36 hours later. No cramping, mild nausea. Period started a week early. I weigh 220lbs so Plan B would not be an option. Recommended"

10

July 30, 2015

21

37

85,178

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

acne

"I have... Or should I say had clear skin, from time to time I would have gotten a zit or two. Now however I have tiny bumps all over my face due to this birth control. I'm highly disappointed although my period is much lighter, it doesn't help the fact that my face is breaking out terribly; It's only causing me to be stressed and depressed, I'd rather bleed through tampons."

1

September 9, 2015

5

71

196,377

Eszopiclone

insomnia

"I started out taking lowest dose. Two hours later still awake. Took max dose prescribed. It is now 5:30 in the morning and I have had NO sleep. And have a bad taste in my mouth. I took a sip of water and about gagged from the nasty taste. Worst stuff ever."

1

June 13, 2016

19

52

226,551

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I had the Nexplanon inserted a few months ago. It has been nothing but a hassle ever since. The procedure was quick and painless. A couple weeks after I had it, I started breaking out pretty bad. My self-esteem began to drop drastically. After using multiple remedies and medications to help with the acne, I noticed that it wasn't improving, just moving from one side to the other. That is when I decided to have it removed. So I only had it in for a few months. Some would say I didn't give it chance to improve, however, the acne was already leaving scars and progressively getting worse. Not to mention the oil on my face was uncontrollable. My best advice is if acne is something that would bother you, don't bother with this method."

5

June 19, 2015

3

135

51,103

Azithromycin

bronchitis

"I went to the emergency room to be treated for a very bad cold or flu and was diagnosed for bronchitis and prescribed the 5 day z pack. I took one the 1st day,got worser, had to be rushed back to the emergency, and then was told my lungs had swollen (Lung Inflammation).I could barely breath and was hospitalized for two weeks. I never had a problem with my lungs before taking the 5 day z pack.Im still suffering with lung problems at times but cant be treated anymore because i no longer have a job which means for me no insurance, but the fact is the 5 day z pack is more of a danger to your health than help."

1

July 24, 2016

6

121

104,153

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I was put on Lutera because of my unpredictable periods. I was bleeding non-stop for three months straight and after starting to take this pill the bleeding has stopped and almost two weeks later has not started again. Although I'm happy it's regulating my periods I have found it to make me extremely sick. It makes me nauseous to the point where everything is spinning. In addition it has caused significant mood swings. I find myself getting upset quicker and have more of an appetite. The most significant problem I have had is problems with visions. Upon taking the pill I've had trouble focusing and getting dizzy. I'm going to continue for two more months to try to regulate my period then coming off Lutera due to the way I'm feeling."

5

June 13, 2013

8

131

66,378

Valacyclovir

herpes simplex, suppression

"I was diagnosed a year ago and it was the worst feeling I have ever experienced. I started taking Valtrex and the next day I felt the difference. I have been taking it daily since then and have not had an outbreak! If I miss a day I get scared and think it is coming but it hasn't yet. I am happy to say this medicine has not only given me a second chance but a new outlook on life."

10

August 27, 2013

130

80

139,473

Armodafinil

chronic fatigue syndrome

"I have CFS/Fibromyalgia as a result of a TTP episode that almost killed me. Ever since the TTP episode I have never been the same. I had to leave my job that I loved dearly. The Fibromyalgia has destroyed my quality of life as I knew it before my illness. I started seeing a Fibro Specialist who worked with me and came up with the idea to try Provigil to increase my quality of life. That worked great but the problem was the cost and insurance not willing to cover it. So, we decided to try Nuvigil because it was half the cost of the Provigil (over $600 for 30 pills), Nuvigil I could get for about $311.00 for 30 250mg tablets but insurance still won't cover it for my conditions. This gave me my life back to some degree."

7

March 26, 2011

25

140

183,892

Mometasone

allergic rhinitis

"After having quite a lot of tests on allergies done, and still unable to find out what the problem of my running nose was, using Nasonex helped to relieve the most unpleasant affects of my condition. I have not experienced any side-effects. What I enjoy the most is that this spray doesn't destroy or acidize my nose."

9

August 9, 2008

27

57

31,009

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"The first night I used it, it burned so bad I couldn't even sleep/ I was in tears & I tried to wash it out in a bath and to no avail, I was completely red faced miserable/crying/ could barely walk with such intense burning. But by the second day, it was almost all cleared up!!! Just mild itching! SO STICK WITH IT FOR THE FULL 7 DAYS!!!! By day two I had almost 0 discharge (mostly just the cream coming back out) I'm on night 3 now, and penetration of the application tube doesn't hurt anymore but I still have mild itching:( hopefully by day 7 I'll be good to go!!"

10

March 24, 2017

13

112

72,961

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have been on microgestin for over two years now, and have had absolutely no problems with. My period always comes the exact time every month. I used to have bad break outs from time to time, but my skin is perfectly clear now. The only thing I have noticed is mood swings, and increased sex drive. Overall I am very pleased with this pill."

10

May 19, 2015

7

65

39,490

Contrave

obesity

"I was hesitant to start Contrave after reading the reviews' side effects. Took my first pill a week ago. Started out at 277, one week later am at 271. I wasn't expecting certain cravings to be eliminated so quickly but am super pleased they were. After the second day on Contrave my 30+ year addiction to coffee and cream just vanished. What? I literally have not gone one day in my adult life without coffee and cream. I am now having tea in the morning. Also very quickly other things I really like have gone of the list of things that now gross me out completely...sweets with high fat content, and creamy foods: chocolate mousse, ice cream, coconut milk, etc. Will continue to update. Am having weird, vivid dreams, dry mouth and slight nausea."

10

July 18, 2016

41

134

148,715

Mirena

abnormal uterine bleeding

"Wow. This was a Life saver. I've had the mirena for 2 years now. After years of getting worse with heavy embarrassing bleeding that literally held me captive to the bathroom and laundry all over. Anemia. Clots. Pain. My quality of life was awful. After mirena, periods stopped. Altogether. I have had some spotting now for The last 16 days but it's so light I don't even need a Pad. Just shows up when I wipe. A bit of cramping and some breast tenderness But the anemia is gone and I don't even buy pads any longer."

9

September 13, 2016

12

97

115,857

Divalproex sodium

epilepsy

"51 yr old female, I've had seizures since I was 12, every kind, I was on every medicine under the sun. Taking Depakote ER and Carbatrol ER seems to be only meds that work for me. some side effects nothing I can't handle, better than having seizures all day. (tired, sometimes depressed, trembles, jerks). I have gran mal / tonic clonic about 1 every 10 years."

10

October 18, 2013

21

66

227,666

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I've had Implanon since August 2009. It is due to come out soon but I have had no problems with it. I was a little worried that I would bleed more but I haven't had a period in months. I may have spotting every once in awhile but it is not often. I haven't noticed any changes in myself. No mood swings, or weight gain, food cravings, tiredness, hair loss... nothing. I love never having to worry about birth control. The only reason I'm not getting another one is to try and conceive in the next year or so. But I highly recommend it!!"

10

March 22, 2012

1

104

205,068

Complera

hiv infection

"Male. 20 years old. Got tested on July 2015 and the results were positive. Started meds on late Septmeber 2015. I had the meds early September but I was so scared to take them because of the side effects. When I started the meds I didn't have any side effect. At night when I was sleeping my ear was hurting so much because I have otitis media and I think my ear reacted to this meds like this. Anyways, beside that I HAVEN'T GOT ANY SIDE EFFECT!! THANKS GOD. I haven't had any headache, diahrrea, dizzyness or vomiting. I'm so happy I haven't got anything just the ear pain. Remember, the side effects is always different in each person. Also, try to take this med with multivitamins. I feel a little bit better and less tired."

10

September 29, 2015

6

136

197,914

Metoprolol

atrial fibrillation

"I started metaprolol 12.5 mg once a day 6 weeks ago after having an electrical cardioconversion for a rapid, irregular heartbeat. I take blood pressure and pulse 2times/ day and it is averaging 107/71, pulse 63- working well. It took me a good 4 weeks to adapt to the tough side effects though. I felt very tired to the point of falling asleep during the day, was worn out if I walked to far or even stood too long, felt lightheadedness, nauseated, was afraid to drive. I'm glad I stuck it out, the side effects finally abated. Hang in there, the bad side effects can go away. For the record I'm a 69 year old woman, 5`4" 128 lbs. I take the pill at night."

9

June 3, 2016

29

125

110,563

Nexplanon

birth control

"At first it was great my period stopped completely until it started and lasted for two weeks. I became emotional and even little bit crazy. I never really cried until I got on this birth control but then I found myself crying at everything & I lost my tempor very easily. Then I began to have horrible chest pains, mainly at night, that would keep me awake and it felt like heart burn but much worse. Then I began experiencing very bad anxiety along with depression.Ive had very bad headaches constantly along with feeling like I was pregnant all the time. Then within 5 months I lost complete interest in sex... Like 0. I even felt disgusted with the idea of sex. I do not recommend this birth control at all it's awful & I can't wait to get it out"

3

December 16, 2015

2

141

193,014

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

acne

"I have been taking Yaz for about two months now. I stopped taking birth control about two years ago and started to break out with acne horribly. I was on the patch and gained about fifteen pounds. I lost all of that weight and now am 117lbs again. I was worried that I would gain weight after losing it so my dermatologist told me to use Yaz. Yaz has been wonderful. I have not broken out severely, maybe one or two on my chin. It is completely fabulous for acne and for birth control."

9

April 23, 2008

80

94

126,171

Viibryd

depression

"After having been on Lexapro (tired all the time and nearly emotionless, libido killer), Zoloft (gained 30 lbs in 3 months, libido killer), Effexor (ineffective and made my head sweat, libido killer), Paxil (zombie, libido inhibitor), Wellbutrin (allergic), I was afraid Viibryd would be more of the same. I've been on it for about 6 or 7 months and I had no side effects other than mild nausea about an hour after taking it, but it went away fairly quickly. My libido is back to normal and I still have emotions, which is great. I was on 20 mg but I started to feel the hopeless despair and irritability break through so my Dr bumped me up to 30 mg (I take one and a half 20 mg tabs) three or four weeks ago. The adjustment is taking time."

9

June 9, 2012

22

139

185,596

Saxenda

obesity

"I started with this drug on Tuesday, not too bad when taken at bedtime, however, I wanted my injection time to be first thing in the morning as this is much easier for me time-wise. Today was the second injection- oh my heavens can we say morning sickness?! That is exactly what it feels like, I have virtually no appetite, I tried to eat a little something ( I had been on Dr's orders to fast for blood-work) so let me tell you how that went- it didn't, I could not get past the taste of food in my mouth, I was physically ill. I stopped at SBUX and bought a hot tea- oh heaven! I was able to soothe my stomach and feel a little bit better, I have to muster through work regardless of how I feel. I am hoping for results- not a miracle. Here we go!"

8

February 8, 2017

18

150

176,290

Lorazepam

insomnia

"I have very loud tinnitus (hissing-ringing in ears) from exposure to noise in submarine engine rooms for several years. I take 1/2 mg lorazepam at bedtime to let "sleep find me". I have been taking this for 4 years and have NO after effects. I wake up feeling awake and good. Some sleep meds leave me feeling "drugged" in the morning. No so for Ativan. It works well for me and I can stop (have done so at times) with no withdrawal symptoms other than not sleeping well. Good stuff for me. I am not an addictive type and went thru high school, Navy, college and 40 years of work and have NEVER used or tried recreational drugs. Thanks."

10

June 12, 2016

107

119

152,761

Doxycycline

chlamydia infection

"Day 4 on this medication. Note I did not have any symptoms before being diagnosed but now it burns when I urinate and even after. Other than that I've had no symptoms. And on a positive note, it has cleared 80% of my acne which is awesome! Let's hope it gets rid of my infection."

6

September 17, 2017

5

55

67,020

Seroquel

borderline personality disorde

"I've now been on this drug for 5 months. I haven't self harmed during this time. I have gained some weight, although in recent weeks I've been able to stop bingeing for the first time in years. I tend to wake up feeling down or agitated, so perhaps the pills aren't working for the full 24 hours. However, once I've taken the medicines I am calm again. The major downside is that I easily sleep for 14 hours straight and find it impossible to motivate myself to do anything. The days go by very quickly and I do little other then eat, sleep and watch TV. In the long term this has to be a bad thing, but for now I'm happy not to be feeling ill."

7

January 28, 2009

52

127

86,706

Condylox

condylomata acuminata

"I had been being treated in the clinic with something topical 2 times a week for about 6 weeks. The solution wasn't working. So my clinic referred me to a gyno who prescribed me this. I used it for 2 cycles and the warts were gone. I did have slight stinging for a few days but honestly it's worth the outcome!"

10

June 7, 2017

1

61

115,353

Propofol

anesthesia

"My experience with propfol has been great. They've used it during my last two procedures and I out instantly with no memory of the procedure and was able walk myself of the clinic after a very short recovery time. This all coming from person with a phobia anaesthesia."

10

December 10, 2016

12

48

46,324

Modafinil

chronic fatigue syndrome

"I am 29 yrs old, female, and have Chronic fatigue due to depression and rheumatoid arthritis. This drug seemed like the perfect cure but it gave me pretty unwanted side effects including worsening of depression, panicky, dizziness, blurred vision, headaches, worsening of fatigue, dazzed, would have words on the tip of my tongue sometimes that would take like 30 sec to remember what I wanted to say, and muscle tension, extreme anger at people and myself, and increased joint pain. So the 2 hours it'd actually increase my energy, All these side effects are NOT worth it."

1

April 15, 2015

20

97

223,390

Cetirizine

allergic rhinitis

"I have just decided to stop taking Zyrtec. It worked well on my allergies. However I have had increase in back and joint pain i.e. knee and hip the past two weeks. Not sure it's Zyrtec but felt I'd eliminate it to see if symptoms resolve."

3

June 6, 2011

16

46

193,500

Symbicort

asthma, maintenance

"I was diagnosed with allergy related asthma when I was four years old. I've been on several maintenance medicine, but never thought they did much. I was hospitalized when I was 15 with asthmatic bronchitis and my doctor decided to put my on Symbicort which was finally allowed in the US at the time. Since then my asthma has turned around 180 and I haven't had any major issues. I've taken two puffs twice a day for the past 7 years and it's truly a lifesaver. It even opens my airway within 5 minutes of taking it."

10

October 13, 2015

28

97

122,177

Venlafaxine

depression

"I have been on Effexor for 4 years. My doctor at the time told me I was depressed but since then I was tested for severe sleep apnea. I have tried unsuccessfully 3 times to get off of it. I was taking 150 mg. One doctor told me to start taking the 150 every other day then eventually stop. Horrible side effects. Dizzy, irritable, bad dreams, sleepy and general flu like symptoms. I wish I had been told about the possible withdrawal symptoms at the time my doctor had given it to me. Effexor gave me sweats and I've gained a ton of weight. My new doctor has me on Wellbutrin and is slowly lowering the dosage. I'm on 37.5 right now and so far so good."

5

June 23, 2009

31

127

40,028

Contrave

obesity

"I'm in week 4 and I'm down 8 pounds. Pros for me: Nighttime cravings and overeating are completely gone! I'm able to stick to my Weight Watchers plan. I'm also finding I don't overeat when I go out to eat. Huge deal for me. Also, I no longer crave diet cokes and I'm in a better mood overall. Cons for me: First week I had mild headaches and a lot of days I still have some mild stomach discomfort. Because of this I only take 1 pill in the a.m. and 2 in the p.m. I find this works best for me. Overall I'm extremely happy with this drug!!"

9

June 2, 2015

39

109

210,732

Mirtazapine

insomnia

"I have been on Effexor XR for years to treat depression and klonopin for anxiety but didn't sleep at night. Dr added Remeron to the mix. I took it for almost a month. Tho it did help me sleep, caused severe hangover next day and zombie like all day. Stopped taking it. Dr convinced me to try again. I did, ended up with sudden onset hypertension and tachycardia. Passed out, had to be taken to emergency care. Blood pressure dropped rapidly as did my heart rate. This is known as blood pressure lability. Can never take this med again. Still suffering affects, pounding headache, vision issues and can't get my blood pressure stabilized. Terrible for me! Never again!"

7

February 5, 2017

29

118

185,110

Harvoni

hepatitis c

"Just completed 12 weeks of harvoni two days ago. Had many side effects while on it, sudden sky high blood pressure which I never had before. dizziness, vertigo, severe insomnia. However now that I have completed the medicine I feel incredible. like I've been born again. Overall I would say if you can get through the side effects and stress of dealing with insurance then go for it. I will have to see in 3 months if they killed the hep c completely but in the meantime I am going to enjoy every healthy beautiful new day."

7

March 12, 2016

49

97

23,813

Saphris

bipolar disorde

"I've been on Seroquel for 6 yrs and have had nightmares the whole time. I switched to Saphris 4 days ago, 5 mg morning and night plus 112.5 mg Effexor. I'm amazed at waking up early in the morning after 8 hrs sleep on Saphris where I've been sleeping 12 hrs a night previously on Seroquel then still a zombie for the next 3 hrs. The morning dose sedated me so I'm changing to 10mg at night and also adding lamotrigine this week. I haven't felt this good in many years, but I'm not elevated I have BP 1 and live in Australia. As I'm on disability, all of my medications only cost $6.20 each as its subsidised by the govt. I feel very sad for everyone in the USA with chronic illnesses. It's just not fair."

8

March 28, 2016

21

137

219,829

Amitriptyline

insomnia

"Works ok. I have Bulge discs, tear, depression & anxiety . On this I sleep well. Loss of sex drive, anxiety and stress still high. Doesn't help the pain so much in my back. I sleep really well at night after 100mg, but I wake up tired and need to nap for 2-3 hours and in bed by 9:30pm. Just always wanting to sleep and lazy."

5

January 6, 2017

26

66

63,003

Tranexamic acid

menstrual disorders

"I had horrible reactions to this medication which landed me back in the hospital ER twice. Nine days later my body is still struggling to get this drug out of my system. I will never take it again. If you have a reaction to it, there is no reversing it. Use caution."

1

September 11, 2016

20

52

108,325

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"I stopped after 15 days due to constipation and abdominal pain. I lost no weight. It did nothing for me at all. After I stopped I went on an uncontrollable binge for several days. I was eating things I hadn't had in a year - ice cream, chips. I felt out of control. I went back to the phentermine and that has helped stop the binge eating.. I wish I had never tried this med and wasted my money."

1

July 11, 2015

9

79

122,942

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel

birth control

"I have been on this pill for 3 months now & I have to say it has been awful!! I do not feel like myself, I'm really irritable, angry, depressed, & my sex drive is GONE. I've been working out daily & eating right & still gaining weight. I've also got awful period acne breakouts on Cryselle. The only positive things are that the pill does it's job and my periods are 4 days max (they're also light)."

4

January 14, 2016

10

78

77,923

Sulfacetamide sodium

conjunctivitis

"I put the drops in my eye and it burned the red parts of my eye every time I put it in my eye. Its also really hard to see its impossible to watch TV or anything."

10

November 8, 2013

3

37

37,913

Reclipsen

birth control

"This is my second month using Reclipsen. I had no problems the first month (no weight gain, no headaches, etc.). Now, this month so far I have gained around 2-3 lbs. If I get anywhere close to gaining 10 lbs I am done with this birth control for sure! I just keep trying to weigh my choices. I've been pregnant at least 4 times and I gained about 2-3 lbs. with each pregnancy. So, I think gaining a few pounds on birth control is okay compared to gaining it while being pregnant and having a miscarriage. So, yes, I'm okay with the side effects of Reclipsen so far."

7

August 1, 2013

2

108

38,322

Phenazopyridine

dysuria

"I got a UTI on the last day of my vacation, with 12 hours of plane rides to get through. On my way to the airport, I stopped at the drugstore for some recommended Azo. I saw Uricalm Max and decided to give it a try since it was on sale. Best. Decision. Ever. I went from nearly crying, sitting with nothing coming out yet feeling like I was going to pee myself whenever I stood up.. to feeling 100% completely normal. When I got home, I went home and saw a doctor. I was prescribed the usual antibiotics and urinary analgesic. Uricalm Max works much better, and for longer than the medication from the pharmacy.. same price AND I can get uricalm over the counter to help until I can see a doctor for antibiotics."

10

February 11, 2016

16

136

220,489

Loestrin 24 Fe

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"Yes, from Yaz I switched to Loestrin Fe. I gained weight and my bottom got so big! I am switching back to Yaz again. I gained 10 lbs in a month! All I eat is salad and everything under control. Not even junk food nor food with sugar. I am so disappointed. Everyone is telling me I am fat now."

1

September 9, 2011

0

60

54,283

Naloxegol

constipation, drug induced

"Been on movantik for one week. I have had one bowel movement the first day. Now can't go and feel horrible. Can I supplement dulcolax pills or just suppository? I'm miserable."

1

October 3, 2015

22

31

14,434

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"Suboxone saved my life. I was a heavy heroin user for about two years, about $200 dollars a day. I was about to lose everything, and decided it was time to stop this downward spiral. I had tried suboxone before but wasn't ready to commit. I found a doctor who prescribed it for me and was given about 10-12mg a day. My estimated stop date would have been early November of 2007, I tapered down and made a commitment to myself to stop as early as I could, I took my last pills of Suboxone July 4 2007, and have been clean ever since! It truly saved my life. And a little FYI the mild withdrawals Suboxone gave me were absolutely NOTHING compared to trying to come off heroin or oxycontin."

10

December 20, 2009

38

131

52,090

Adipex-P

weight loss

"I am 5'8 and was weighing in at 198. I asked my doctor for help and he prescriped Adipex and I can say it is the most amazing weight loss pill/tool available. I was ordered to take one pill a day but I started with (and still take) half a pill and for 3 days I didn't stop moving. The energy was amazing, I have absolutely no appetite, I only ate because I knew I had to. I only slept for about 2 hours at night during those first 3 days but after about a week of taking the pill, my sleeping became regular again. I have been on Adipex for a little over a month and have lost 18 lbs. I am still only taking half a pill and only taking it 3 days a week and my appetite has come back slowly but nothing like it was before. And no side effects!"

9

June 16, 2013

86

154

220,326

Amitriptyline

irritable bowel syndrome

"I have been taking amitriptyline for 3 weeks and I want to hug the people who make this. I don't have those daily stomach aches. Hoping this stays working for me."

8

July 6, 2014

80

31

216,918

Lifitegrast

dry eye disease

"I used Xiidra for about 5 weeks. Half the time I only used it once a day. I experienced the blurry vision which for me lasts about 20 minutes. I also had the bad taste - bitter is more like it. That lasts about 10 minutes. I hoped it would help but I have not experienced any change in my dry eyes. So, if you are the are helping you in a dramatic way, then you are one of the lucky ones. It seems to be hit or miss depending on who knows what."

4

March 6, 2017

11

94

150,358

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

urinary tract infection

"I have had this prescribed to me due to a bladder infection. I took them twice a day for five days. And just now feel like I have symptoms of a UTI. Why is this?"

2

June 13, 2017

9

35

33,411

Microgestin Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I'm about to start my third month of microgestin fe 1/20 and its great. I have to say that the WORST symptom I experienced was very mild nausea/loss of appetite, and even that would only last for an hour or two after I took it, then I would be fine. I found that it helps to eat something small (like crackers) before taking it. I'm a Sunday starter and I take it at 7:30 each morning. Also, my breasts have gotten a little bigger (next size up), and my acne hasn't changed much, even though it wasn't bad at all before I started this. My hair hasn't fallen out and I've actually lost a few pounds due to loss of appetite. My periods are now more like spotting, but lasts the full 7-8 days. I can get away with just a panty liner though."

9

August 29, 2015

11

144

112,743

Exforge

high blood pressure

"I have been using this medication for a couple of months and yes it is pretty expensive even with insurance. This medicine controls my blood pressure but I have numbness in both legs and swelling in my legs and hands. And after taking this I have palpitations in my chest but it does regulate my blood pressure. "

7

April 16, 2009

28

58

60,034

NuvaRing

birth control

"I'm in my early 20s, I have been on the Nuvaring for about 2 years and I love it! I had a hard time remembering the pill so I decided to switch to Nuvaring. It is way more convenient for me. I never experienced any negative side effects and I never gained any weight. I would recommend the Nuvaring to anyone!"

8

July 15, 2013

5

61

124,930

Allopurinol

gout

"At 73 had a gout attack. tried to get over for 4 months. went to Dr. and he prescribed allopurinol 300. I used it for a couple weeks and started getting better. I have been taking for 4 months and doing good.Have problem bending big toe, but everyday I feel that I am improving. Uric acid back to normal. prescription running out, and I do not know if that means I will have to stop using it."

10

April 10, 2016

34

77

178,913

Victoza

obesity

"Been on Victoza 8 weeks for weight loss, had no side effects until after 4 weeks. Swollen tongue, red lump and itch at injection point. Lost 10lbs first month and nothing since. Started with 0.6 and upped to 1.2 as prescribed. Appetite has gone down a little, cravings are pretty much completely gone. Added exercise 3-4 x a week since new year. Still no more weight loss."

7

January 26, 2014

38

67

79,703

Xarelto

pulmonary embolism

"Have been on Xarelto now for 2 months without any complaints. I've not had the out of the ordinary dreams that others have reported. I am an endurance athlete and other than deconditioning from a forced no exercise restriction for 4 weeks, I cannot say that this medicine limits my performance. I must say I have had some very short duration dizzy spells on occasion, but definitely not the norm. My insurance required that Xarelto be preauthorized prior to getting it. So far I am very happy with its performance and convenience."

10

October 23, 2014

24

92

176,793

Nardil

depression

"I suffered with extremely severe social anxiety for 16 years (early teens - 30). I had experienced episodes of fear that were so bad that I would feel a strong urge (if not need) to "escape" from the situation (turning my head the other way, or making a hurried exit, cutting the conversation off, having to turn around and walk out of an office doorway that I had just started to walk into). Nardil turned my life around, I was like a new person: talkative, extroverted, able to feel at-ease and laugh, make jokes, fully calm and relaxed, AND happy! I was finally the person I was always meant to be. I can say it truly saved my life. Side-effects DO lessen and even disappear, so be patient. I take 75mg/day, have not needed to increase in 6 years!"

10

January 22, 2012

88

139