Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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159,708	Hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril	high blood pressure	"Minor: For about an hour after taking I have to pee a lot. MAJOR: Sometimes very bad foot pain/cramps to point of hardly being able to walk. I take this and amlodipine for high BP & it works."	6	January 1, 2013	62	38
88,616	Prepopik	bowel preparation	"If I could give this rating a zero I would. A total waste of $120.00. Took both doses and nothing happened but I felt bloated. Thank goodness I had an oral bottle of Fleet's Phospho Soda in the house. It did the trick."	1	May 5, 2016	6	43
108,230	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"I began taking Contrave February 2015. To date (August 2015), I have lost 47 pounds. This medication is by no means a 'wonder drug'. You MUST work to lose weight through proper diet and exercise, however; this drug gave me enough of a mental boost to actually want to be active and exercise. I started off very slow, only 45 minutes of walking about 2-3 times a week. Over time I have increased my activity level to 5-6 days a week with varied types of exercise. Prior to taking this medication I didn't identify myself as someone who ate emotionally but having been on it for several months and reflecting on my past behaviors, I was eating during emotional times. I can not say enough positive things about this medication!"	10	August 12, 2015	39	130
201,793	Alprazolam	anxiety	"This drug works well for anxiety and anxiety attacks. Sometimes it doesn't work quickly enough for me, but there really isn't a more fast acting drug in pill form that I'm aware of."	10	March 20, 2008	13	33
17,290	Errin	birth control	"I really wanted to have a more positive experience on Errin, but it just wasn't a good fit for me. After a month bi-weekly periods, I started spotting every other week and as a result it felt like I was constantly PMSing. I gained about 8 pounds of water weight and I felt uncomfortable and bloated almost all day every day. Lastly, I just didn't feel like myself on Errin. I would get very inconvenienced by small things, it made me very emotional, and it was even hard to get out of bed in the morning some days. It also kept my psoriasis breakouts pretty constant. I asked my doc if I could take some time off instead of starting a new pack and within 5 days I was back to a normal weight, skin cleared, and felt like myself."	3	October 19, 2015	8	140
96,425	Sertraline	anxiety and stress	"51 Yr old male, hardworker, dedicated, and partical OCD, never wanting to fail. Stress and anxiety most of my life, not realizing the feeling was not normal. After medical condition, requiring a heart stent in main artery, doctor prescribed they typical anti-blood clotting and thinning medications. Also, doctor prescribe Zoloft. If you experience elevated stress and anxiety, see your doctor. Your health is most important and medication can alleviate the symptoms. Be aware of side effects and trade-offs."	8	November 20, 2010	18	78
36,637	Fentanyl	pain	"My doctor recently put me on the Duragesic patches. For years I have tried many other medications with nothing positive to say about them, until now. I tried the patch and automatically thought it was great. I put the patch on, and it seemed like even though it says 72 hours it really only helped for 48. I made my doctor aware of these concerns and he instructed me to replace the patch every 48 hours and placed me on a breakthrough medication. Since then I have actually been comfortable for the first time since my accident. I think the patch is great!"	9	November 24, 2011	46	103
188,445	ParaGard	birth control	"Well this little guy did his job he kept me from getting pregnant so that's one pro....for the others I don't any other pros. had my IUD taken out it but it broke. I have a arm lodged into my side which I am having surgery in a couple days to have it removed hopefully! My periods were worse they lasted longer and not to mention the spotty period thru out the term I used this product! It hurt going in it hurt coming out! If I had to do over I wouldn't have gotten this or at least this type."	1	February 21, 2017	0	101
70,190	Triumeq	hiv infection	"I have only been on it for 3 days now after being on Atripla for 7 months, I was switched because I also have Hep C and the treatment for that does not coincide with Atripla; These first few days have been kinda tough and go with stomach pain and nausea, I'm putting up with it, my body getting used to the switch of meds and hope in a couple days those feelings go away. No problems with sleeping or anything else. The cost is high but with copay card and insurance there is no out of pocket expense."	5	January 11, 2016	8	99
172,626	Clonazepam	restless legs syndrome	"I have been taking .5 MG of Clonazepan for 3 years. With out it I get no sleep due to Horrid Leg Cramps, Frozen Muscles, Spasms. I have tried all available vitamins, minerals and sleep aids. I only take it before bed time and it has worked like a charm. My new Dr wants to take me off it because he says it interferes with rem sleep. Ha, so does Horrid Leg Cramps, Frozen Muscles, Spasms . Ever see a foot ball player rolling around the field with leg cramps. That's me in bed with out Cloanzepan. I have no side effects going off of it if I run out except for all my symptoms returning. He wants me off it and wants me to try pramipexole. I'll try but I may have to fire him if I no longer can tolerate the agony of chronic leg , groin pulls ."	10	December 8, 2015	24	151
197,680	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"I haven't been taking it long, actually just weening off one antidepressant onto Pristiq and am already feeling better. I've been fighting depression for years with all kinds of anti-depressants. This one gives me hope."	7	May 22, 2009	15	35
130,153	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"This pill works! Don't read these reviews 24 hrs a day like I did. I was so scared and worried myself sick but it works. I was on birth control but didn't take it at the same times. (wasn't using as contraception, more to regulate periods). Period ended June 22nd. Incident on night June 24th, took pill June 25th, 5 hrs after incident. Withdrawal bleeding July 1-8. Regular period was supposed to come July 13, I got it one day early on the 12th. So basically two weeks of bleeding in a month. Even after that, it was heavy but I was worried about implantation and all that. But I got my next period August 8th and it is two days early according to my birth control packet, but right on time if I counted 28 day cycle! THIS WORKS. TRUST IT!"	10	August 8, 2014	23	142
197,669	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"I am so hopeful about this medication. Within 24 hours, I could tell a world of difference in my outlook (I have suffered with major depression most of my life). I have been on Pristiq 2 weeks now. I did miss a dose 2 days ago and could tell the difference in my focus, concentration and mood (yesterday and today), so I will definitely be faithful about taking it from now on. I am feeling the overwhelming tiredness after an initial burst of energy when I first started taking it. I hope that will get better. And I do think it has helped me focus on other things besides food."	10	June 17, 2009	21	110
102,881	Aripiprazole	depression	"This medication is nothing short of a miracle for me. I have been suffering from debilitating postpartum depression (hospitalized for 3 months) for 7 months, and no combination of SSRI's/antipsychotics had worked for me until Abilify. After about 4 days I began feeling happier, less suicidal. I am on 2mg in the morning. Haven't noticed any real negative side effects. I almost feel "normal" for the first time in close to a year. Love this medication."	9	January 11, 2011	45	76
197,077	Paroxetine	anxiety	"I have been on paxil for almost a year now for anxiety. It works most of the time. I do not have hard core panic attack anymore. My only gripe is if I miss a day I have crazy brain fuzz, I seem to eat more, and I do not really care about anything."	7	July 7, 2015	39	54
130,158	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"Girls!! Let me tell you all that this pill DOES WORK! So if you are reading this worried sick about becoming pregnant? Don't. I repeat Don't! I took it five mins after unprotected sex on July 18 and today I got my period ."	10	August 2, 2014	21	44
175,680	Levaquin	bronchitis	"Wow!! Sicker than a dog yesterday. I had bronchitis and my Dr prescribed Levaquin. This morning already a marked improvement!! No side effects and on my way to feeling good as new!"	10	May 6, 2017	9	32
73,570	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I was on Lo Loestrin Fe for 6 months. My doctor specifically prescribed this for my acne and unfortunately it did nothing but make my skin much worse. Fortunately this pill did stop me from getting periods (which is normal on some birth controls) and I had no side effects like weight gain, cramps, irritability etc. If you are looking for a birth control that helps with acne I recommend Apri because my skin is clearing up and I have no side effects!"	2	July 10, 2013	19	83
77,022	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"I have been on a Belviq since 1/1/2015 and was not losing any weight. I went to my doctor on 1/31/2015 and she said I did lose 7lbs. I was shocked Because when we'd weigh in at work weekly I wasn't seeing high numbers. My doctor says slow and steady wins the race. I guess she is right! As of this Monday I am down from 182 to 171 and couldn't be happier. Love the results."	6	February 3, 2015	121	76
86,293	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"Unlike the majority of people here fasting or eating lighter couple days before taking Suprep, I had a huge dinner consisting of pizza, kebabs, and some spaghetti. Not eating worried me so I ate a lot the night before when it came to drinking it, the next day at 6pm it wasn't as bad. The only thing was bad was the after taste, which I washed down with some coconut water. Took 15 minutes to work. first time was soft, watery stool and everything after that was just squirting the remainder of the water without any traces is stool. Hardest part was not eating!"	7	August 17, 2014	29	104
163,901	Chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine	allergic rhinitis	"There are times my allergies cause a dizzy / full feeling (even though I may not be nasally congested)- R-Tanna was the ONLY medication that would alleviate those symptoms. I too have heard they are no longer producing this product and can no longer refill it."	10	July 29, 2013	2	46
127,092	Metoclopramide	gastroparesis	"After weeks of debating (and severe stomach pain/constipation/nausea caused by a mild case of gastroparesis), I finally decided to take Reglan. I was scared like the rest of you. But guess what? I'm still here and it's been about two weeks. It has helped me IMMENSELY. I'm pushing 29, so maybe I'm still in the "safe zone." I know there is a threat to older women, but if I had not taken Reglan, I'd still be the vegetable that I was, living off of noodles and potatoes. Thankfully, I have very close friends and family in the medical field and they assured me that the chances of the terrible side effects weren't as high as they may seem on the internet. It is a medicine prescribed daily and many people are pleased. (5mg 3x daily) Good luck!!"	9	February 16, 2011	102	137
141,133	Escitalopram	anxiety	"I started to get anxiety when I went back to work. I was prescribed lexapro by my doctor and started 3 days ago. A lot of the reviews say to keep sticking with it so I plan too. As far as the side effects, I get the nausea and dizziness but it's not so severe that I can't function. I do however, feel like I'm constantly zoning out and just staring out into space sometimes. I do notice I yawn a lot too and my lower jaw feels really tense all the time. Does anyone else have this problem? I'm going to keep sticking with this drug. There is such good reviews once the side effects subside and your body adjusts to it."	5	July 19, 2015	37	123
137,046	Isotretinoin	acne	"I have been taking isotrention for 2.5 months and I have got almost completely clear!! The main side effects I have felt with were joint pain mostly in the middle back and sometimes neck and hands but nothing ibuprofen couldn't help!". I live in a cold climate and haven't really experience an insane dryness all over just mild in certain areas the ears being the most surprising! I love this product it has worked a miracle. If you are hesitating - don't! Get on this - it will change your life!! The only reason I gave this is a 9 is I still have a few small scars so I think I will have to use something else for that anyway good luck to all!! :)"	9	January 8, 2016	5	126
9,301	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"In the first few months that I was on this drug I had a a few side effects. I had some spotting between periods, not much, but some. The real issues was that I was ridiculously fatigued all the time. I constantly wanted to sleep and every nap I took would last hours. The spotting went away after a month or two and the fatigue went away after about 2/3 months. The only side effect I have now is a lowered sex drive. I used to get very heavy periods that lasted 7 full days with bad cramps almost every day. The very first period I had on this drug was already shortened by a day or two and now almost a year later I barely even bleed anymore. I could do without the lowered sex drive but as a whole I have no complaints about my experience."	7	January 3, 2017	5	148
4,532	Belviq	weight loss	"I've been taking belviq for six months. I've lost 42 pounds. At 5'6 I went from 220 to178. I'd like to loose that last 8. I combined Belviq with the Calorie counting app that allows you to enter daily foods and activities. It then provides a daily analysis and maintains all your records. Finally it grades you each day. Together I've had great success and feel so much better. Only side effect : dry mouth. I can live with that !"	10	February 3, 2016	42	81
189,425	Oxycodone	pain	"I have been on oxcycodone for almost 3 yrs. I have chronic back pain. Have 2 spinal fusions, the first 1 failed. I have a cracked vertabra and another bulging disc, I have degenerative disc diasease and this medication has done wonders for me. I still have a great deal of pain but not nearly as bad as I used to. Just like many of you I have been on all kinds of pain medicines that never worked and I was prescribed 30 mg 3 times a day and 10 mg 3 x's for breakthrough and it helps alot. I can go to my childrens sporting events now, I can do a few things now that I was not able to do."	10	February 26, 2012	12	122
30,374	Klonopin	panic disorde	"I take 0.125 twice a day (yes, 0.125mg). I know that sounds like a low dose, but it works wonders for me. I still have some days where I feel a bit anxious and panicky, but all in all those days are getting less and less. I think if I went up a little on my dose it would probably cure it 100%, but I am currently also trying to learn some cognitive behavior methods, and with that you need to feel some of the anxiety to overcome it. I really think it has given me my life back. It does make me a little tired, but that side effect is even going away with continued use. I am out driving, and doing things I never thought I could ever do again, and I am doing them all by myself. Life saver!"	8	August 21, 2010	57	142
129,208	Levonorgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I got the Mirena inserted on the 1st September 2015 and the procedure was painless and quick BUT I have been bleeding heavily ever since it has been 6 weeks straight bleeding heavily and there's even big clots in the bleeding. I am so uncomfortable it's not even funny. I actually thought this product will solve my heavy periods problem but honestly it has made my life a living hell. I contacted my Gynae and he prescripted some anti-antibiotics when I finish that course if the situation doesn't change I am definitely going to take it out. I can't live like this really"	1	October 7, 2015	12	103
102,284	Clindamycin / tretinoin	acne	"I started using this and it was fine until my face one morning started burning really bad, my face was bright red!! When I tried to wash it off my face started stinging and burning so bad I could have cried"	1	November 12, 2016	6	41
161,109	Risperidone	depression	"I use it with my anti-depressant and it works great. I noticed a difference from the first day I took it. Lowers my suspiciousness and keeps me level throughout the day."	10	October 19, 2009	67	31
102,406	Aripiprazole	major depressive disorde	"I'm on 5mg Abilify with a combination of Wellbutrin and lexipro medication therapy. Having no side effects. My sugar levels are within normal range and my BMI is at 23, normal range. I've had nothing but success on this medication. Previously, having to try numerous medications Atypical and second generation antidepressants, the regimen I take now has significantly decreased my symptoms of wanting to harm self and severe depression (isolation, poor self care, etc). This medication is awesome! I would definitely recommend to others."	10	April 25, 2017	10	84
85,508	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I'm on my 2nd pack of Sprintec and the biggest side effect I have gotten is bad acne around my jaw line and chin, cystic acne. I've had to use Proactive so it wouldn't get worse. More headaches and body pain. My period was a little heavier and more painful then when I was on Minastrin 24. My period came 2 days earlier then before. I'm not sure about weight gain yet but Minastrin was terrible, I gained about 15 pounds."	7	December 10, 2014	6	81
215,924	Copper	birth control	"I'm on week five with paragard and I understand that it does not contain hormones however I have been gaining weight every week since I've been on it avg one lb week... I have put my self on a all protein diet and work out but the results still remain the same. I read in other threads that some People have also gained weight and feel bloated in the mid section ... And some have expressed that some women might be allergic to copper ... I will have to contact my Doc ... Otherwise the insertion was not too bad the cramping isn't too bad either and having a peace of mind for ten years is a plus!"	5	March 22, 2016	7	118
93,882	Trintellix	depression	"The medication worked well for 6 months with no sexual side effects. However, after that, I have noticed that Trintellix not effective as used to be and I dealt with low libido. Once I stopped the medication, my sexual desire was back. Overall, the medication deserves a trial especially if your insurance covers it. Good luck every one."	7	July 30, 2017	24	58
207,389	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"The taste is awful. I mixed the first bottle with water as directed. I held my nose and chugged down 1/3 of the poop juice at a time, finishing in 7 minutes, a swig of chicken broth between chugs rid the taste. I'm a 70 yr. young man. I almost vomited - fighting thru dry heaves from the first bottle. The water chaser helped keep it down. My bowels started evacuating in 10 minutes. The warm liquid exiting my butt contained a few solid stools but mostly liquid. I didn't do the 2nd dose. Turns out I didn't need to. No problem with colonoscopy. Warning... I went to lay down but had to jump up to the bathroom when more liquid escaped my butt wetting my underwear. Good idea to put a towel down on ur bed!"	6	April 15, 2017	14	137
20,385	Metformin / sitagliptin	diabetes, type 2	"I take 50/ 500 twice a day .My glucose level is in the range of 150/330 despite using this medicine .I am going to consult my doctor soon for a replacement of medicine . I am also having side effects such as cold sweating ,skin rashes and I also fainted twice ."	1	October 21, 2015	2	52
24,270	Tretinoin	photoaging of the skin	"It is like magic. If you want to look younger use it. It needs to be used for a long time. years for example. No side effects apart from mild irritation goes with time and sensitivity to sun. The gel once in the evening is my recommendation."	9	April 30, 2011	90	47
23,629	Chlorzoxazone	muscle spasm	"I had had a full shoulder repair done about 9 days to go they stuck me on this and when I first started taking it the side effects were a little crazy but after the initial 24 hours of taking it it works absolutely amazing I'm able to sleep. When I first started taking it at the doctor had recommended I take the whole pill 750 milligrams which I did knock me out so I can sleep in it was right after surgery and now I'm down to a third of the pill and it still works the same way it's an amazing muscle relaxer and I would recommend it to anybody. Some people may say that's not long enough on the medication to know whether or not it truly works but I'm telling you after a full shoulder repair it works just fine at work how it's supposed to."	10	December 11, 2016	33	150
188,578	ParaGard	birth control	"I am 27, no children, was on hbc for 10 years. I've had Paragard for one week and I could not be more pleased so far. Insertion was unbearably painful, but I went to Planned Parenthood and they give you nothing for pain or to open your cervix, nor did they feel the need to schedule the insertion during my period. I had a panic attack from the pain and my doctor couldn't care less. Glad I had my husband with me!! Anyway though, the paragard itself is amazing. After the initial pain subsided I spent the night with a heating pad and Ibruprofen. I had cramps for the next couple days then it stopped. I got my period 3 days after insertion, no cramps, not heavier than normal and it was over in 3 days. I wish I had found this sooner!"	10	October 14, 2016	12	143
107,146	Implanon	birth control	"I had Implanon inserted after having my second child. I have had it for almost 3 years now and I absolutely love it. I've had maybe 7 short periods in 3 years. Yes it gives me headaches occasionally but another child would do the same. I am actually wanting to get another one. I have been a little moody but you just have to have relax time too (helps a lot.) I have not experienced the decreased sex drive thing so my hubby is fortunate for that. I would recommend this to anyone. It is better than any other birth control out there. That's my opinion and I've tried almost every kind you can think of. I give it a 10."	10	November 28, 2012	2	121
191,973	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"Going on Yasmin was absolutely horrible. I only lasted a week because it made me feel horribly depressed. I felt like crying all the time and just wanted to lie down and stare at the wall. It also made me nauseous all the time. Within a couple days I had multiple large zits, and I usually have minimal acne. It also killed my libido. After I stopped the pill I had two separate periods within a week of each other, and it messed with my hormones so much that I cried every day for a month straight. I will never take this Yasmin ever again."	1	December 24, 2016	10	105
86,557	Invokana	diabetes, type 2	"Four days in, I've been feeling REALLY bad around mid-afternoon. Have already lost a few pounds. Frequently very thirsty. Have a hard time concentrating when the mid-afternoon blahs come on. A1c probably can't be judged based on less than a week, but seems to have come from 8.1 to 7.5. Am really hoping I get used to this medication, but it's a bit of a rough ride for me in the initial going. Just a word of warning...your mileage may vary, of course. Used the coupon to get it free, but my copay would be $85 a month otherwise."	6	June 19, 2015	33	99
35,780	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"I was using a gram and a half some days 2 grams of powder heroin snorted I found that when I would switch to suboxone I would always be thrown into precipitated withdrawal syndrome no matter if I waited 12 hours or 48 hours also after I was stable on suboxone I still had intense cravings for full opiates I think that suboxone works great for people with lower tolerances or people only using prescription opiates but every person is different but personally suboxone never worked properly for me and I switched to methadone and have stopped using and craving opiates"	3	December 6, 2015	22	101
204,161	Dilantin	epilepsy	"I have been on dilantion and phenobarbitone both taken at night. I haven't had any gramdmals in two years. I've notice some type of rash on my side that doesn't seem to ever go away and feel a lot more stress and some weight gain but with the two mixed together it works great. I sleep well and have a lot of energy."	7	August 15, 2012	10	63
63,107	Oxaliplatin	colorectal cance	"I had stage 2 colon cancer with golf ball cancer & micro-invasion of colon wall. Lymph nodes negative. Given 5-FU and Oxaliplatin. Told entire time creatinine and bilirubin good - looking back now 2.5 yrs later I have stage 3 kidney disease. No one ever mentioned GFR. If no one says anything about it to you, make sure you ask. I have yet to determine if my GFR was low prior to chemo, or what decision I would have made about Oxaliplatin but I should have been informed. When asked physician I was always told - it is all good. Had neuropathy too but that's ok.,. I am still cancer free and Praise God."	7	January 19, 2015	6	114
84,089	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"Cleared my acne super well and made my period regulated, but I've gained 20 pounds in the past 8 months using it. my metabolism has slowed down, and my whole self confidence is just gone because of my weight gain."	1	April 14, 2017	4	40
190,452	Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo	birth control	"I have been using Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for 6 years now and I have always absolutely loved it! I never experienced weight gain, acne, mood swings and my period is every fourth Wednesday. I have no complaints. It is the perfect birth control for me."	10	September 3, 2009	59	45
92,641	Ondansetron	nausea/vomiting, chemotherapy induced	"Could not tolerate this drug during chemo rx Hated it prescribed for thee cycles of my red devil chemo treatment It caused paranoia constipation which caused increased vomiting and also probably added to the chemonesia issues Zophran Was replaced by Emend and i had 180 degree different drug and had no issues whatsoever Zophran interferes with serotonin in the brain"	1	August 1, 2016	4	60
132,874	Loestrin 24 Fe	0</span> users found this comment helpful.	"I have been on this BC for three weeks now and my mood swings are absolutely insane. I cry 3-4 times a week and sleep for about 10-12 hrs a night. I feel sleepy, low energy and extremely negative. This is the first BC pill I've ever been on and I was prescribed it to treat my mood swings I was having a week prior to my menstrul cycle and now I feel the mood swings are always occurring! I feel very bloated also. I am going to check myself out of this whole birth control thing."	2	December 14, 2016	0	97
18,587	Alendronate	osteoporosis	"I agree all drugs have side effects but fosamax is dangerous. My mom has been taking it since last 2 weeks and from that time she has been having all sorts of pain, discomfort which she never had before. Doctor said they will eventually go away but she ended up hospitalized with severe pain in jaw, chest, neck , in short every where. I don't know why this medicine is even in the market."	1	February 21, 2017	64	74
20,898	Acyclovir	herpes simplex, suppression	"I have found that acyclovir works better for me when I take pine cone extract. I believe this extract works as an adjuvant, increases the potency of this antiviral drug. I have been using this combination for several years and have had only two outbreaks in 3 years apposed to 3-4 a year when only using acyclovir 400 mg daily. This makes me believe that the extract is working. Research suggests that certain compounds found in pine cone extract increases specific Dendritic immune cells."	8	June 1, 2017	6	84
147,978	Norethindrone	birth control	"Errin was great for me for 9 months until I stopped breastfeeding my son. He just turned 10 months and I just found out I'm pregnant! I've always taken it at exactly the same time of day and haven't missed a pill without using a backup method of protection. Surprise!"	3	June 9, 2016	2	50
90,082	Loteprednol	conjunctivitis	"Had on going conjunctivitis due to allergic reaction to dust at work. Tried another eye drop for 10 days , then 3 weeks later used an eye cream for about a week. Neither products worked. Then about another a week later when conjunctivitis came back I started using these drops:). Have been using for a month with follow up visits & gradual reduction of drops used. My eyes are feeling great. I'm also using an essential oil based cleaner (thieves from Young living essential oils) to clean my work space daily. I'm also using the antibacterial & antifungal essential oil on my hands daily. The combination of all these things have greatly improved my eye health!!"	10	March 2, 2017	0	116
95,319	Otezla	plaque psoriasis	"This medication , for me , did not work at all. I took I think it was 2 pills a day and it didn't do anything at all except make me sick."	1	December 2, 2016	10	32
203,989	Suvorexant	insomnia	"I'm in my thirties. I thought I'd give a new medicine a chance so I took this new Belsomra. I had the 10mg free trial from my doctor. Whoa... WEIRD STUFF. It did not help me fall asleep at all. I was spaced out and couldn't sleep. Then when I finally did fall asleep, I had a hard time getting up in the morning... about 12 hours after I took the Belsomra. My husband woke me up to get our kids ready for school and I couldn't think, I couldn't trust myself to drive our kids to school. The drugged out feeling lingered around all day. Completely shot my day. As a side note: I have been taking Ambien for about 6 years... never ever had this kind of experience with Ambien. No thank you!"	1	March 13, 2015	13	135
462	Medroxyprogesterone	abnormal uterine bleeding	"This is HORRIBLE!! I have had the WORST anxiety than ever before and I haven't stopped bleeding for 2 weeks...(I only got this shot 3 weeks ago thinking it would be good) Would not recommend this to anyone..."	1	May 4, 2015	23	38
217,279	Clarithromycin	upper respiratory tract infection	"I dunno I think this stuff works great it's been in my system for like 4 hours I can breath I'm not so drowsy my head ache chest pain throught and neck pain are all gone. I feel like I am back to the normal me again after 2 weeks of bed bound trying to fight it myself finally went to the doctor. I love this stuff only thing is I feel wired almost like did a double dose of e lol my stuff has a different name but it's the same stuff clarithromycin xl 500mgx2 once a day"	10	October 31, 2016	2	99
96,534	Neurontin	peripheral neuropathy	"After visiting a neurologist for burning and tingling pain in both feet, I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy and pre-diabetes. (I'm slender, always ate a well-balanced diet, and exercised.) I tried various medications but the side effects outweighed an pain relief. I have been on Gabapentin (neurontin) 200mg at night for four years. It doesn't relieve all pain, but it does allow me to sleep through the night. I wake up every morning in pain, which continues on and off all day. However, I have very little side effect (occasional sadness, irritability, nausea). Neurontin allows me to have a reasonable quality of life, and very inexpensive."	5	April 23, 2012	191	106
157,061	Differin	acne	"So I think people should be aware that there are two products and two percentages. There is a cream and a gel. There are also a 0.1% and 0.3%. The one sold in the store is 0.1%. BenzaClin was leaving me with little bumps on my head (I'm athletic and it started to create fungus on my head) while prescription retinol gel was just making me red and puffy. I tried the 0.1% gel from Walmart. I was aware it would take awhile so I gave it two months to work. My skin looks so much better now. I use Neutrogena anti-wrinkle moisturizing on top of it. I'm guessing if it's like any retinol product you have to build into using higher percentage, at this point I could probably ask my doctor for 0.3% but I figure why mess with a good thing."	9	November 26, 2017	0	143
116,132	Clindamycin	skin or soft tissue infection	"Hi , I got Clindamycin 300mg 3 times a day. I have swollen skin infection on my cheek. I have read the reviews here before I took the capsule. I was too scared to take it, but due to my infection, I must go through with it. I am on my fourth capsule. I took some of reviewers advice, in which I drank a glass of water before my meal- eat half of my meal- then took the capsule- with glass of water then finishes my meal. Drink another glass of water after. Not to lay down for an hour. Better a little bit more time cause it takes time to digest it. Then about two hours later I ate yoghurt- activia probiotic. I take my capsule in the morning, noon, and evening around 6-7 p.m. Then I have plenty of time to rest over night."	9	January 15, 2017	17	146
146,973	Alprazolam	anxiety	"I've just switched to Klonopin from being on Xanax for almost 11 years. It worked WONDERS for me. I never abused it and take it responsibly, but I did develop a tolerance to it after so long on it. One of the best things about Xanax is that it kicks in pretty quickly, which is a must for panic attacks. It's very hard for me to let Xanax go because it's the only thing that really worked for my anxiety and panic attacks."	9	February 25, 2016	36	83
123,783	Skyla	birth control	"Got Skylar inserted yesterday, the pain wasn't too bad, stopped pains within a minute after it was inserted, was strong enough to get up and walk out afterward, since it's in the bleeding stopped immediately after the procedure, since then I've gotten no bleeding what so ever, but I can feel cramping but not to bad, I am happy I got Skylar :)"	10	August 16, 2017	0	63
115,399	Propofol	anesthesia	"Had colonoscopy with propofol. No issues woke up easily, slept well after I got home. Nurse told me they have been using this for awhile due to the quickness of waking up. Also was told this can be administered by nurse anesthetist instead of the physician. It frees him up to do the procedure while the nurse with an anesthesia license does the sedation."	10	August 27, 2016	11	64
79,043	Plan B One-Step	emergency contraception	"I had sex with my boyfriend the day after my period ended, the condom broke and he ejaculated inside of me. We immediately ran to the nearest pharmacy to buy the plan b pill after we discovered what had happened. I took it within an hour of the incident. 7 days later I started bleeding, it felt like a period because it lasted for about 6 days, but this was only plan b helping me shed my uterine lining to prevent the fertilized egg from attaching to my uterine wall. I had my period 4 weeks later. Plan b works, don't worry that much if you've followed the instructions and took it within 72 hours of unprotected sex."	9	May 19, 2017	9	118
100,414	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"Effective at preventing pregnancy. My skin was perfect on this pill. However, I was very tired, moody, and had increased amounts of discharge which is finally what made my doctor switch me to a new birth control pill. Didn't affect my sex drive though."	7	October 14, 2013	19	44
25,542	Lidocaine Viscous	pain	"Was prescribed to me for a tooth abscess in my lower left molar, severe swelling (left side of mouth, cheek, jaw and my throat) and for pain in my left tonsil...which hurt so much that I couldn't eat, barely drink, actually I just couldn't swallow anything PERIOD! By getting this solution...I am now able to swallow a little better and although my molar is still in ALOT of pain...it is now actually stand-able to some degree; which I know it wouldn't be if I didn't have this to take. Negatives: 1) Tastes really gross but worth it for the relief. 2) Hard to keep it in your mouth, w/o it oozing out (large dose/small mouth, I guess) 3) VERY thick! I use a dosing syringe to get all of the med especially to a specific place in my mouth."	6	June 18, 2015	7	139
68,998	Medroxyprogesterone	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I got my first depo shot right after my last menstrual period like that day it was gone. Everything was fine but started bleeding again like the week after and it lasted for like two weeks then went away for a week I was happy for that week now I'm still bleeding lightly every day I can't wait for march that's when it should be out of my system I'm so tired of the unexpected bleeding can't even where a dress or feel sexy with my husband cuz it's always there annoyed I'm just getting on the pill"	1	February 22, 2016	8	98
73,296	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"Unlike most of the individuals who posted reviews, I had not been previously taking Loestrin 24 Fe. (This is actually my first experience with hormonal birth control.) I am in my fifth month of taking Minastrin and have had zero side effects. In fact, it drastically reduced the length and severity of my periods (2 days of panty liners vs. 7 days of super tampons), I no longer suffer from cramps or bloating, and I actually lost 5-6 lbs. It seems like I probably needed my hormones regulated to begin with. Maybe it's the transition from one pill to another that is causing issues for so many? I feel fortunate ::knock on wood:: that things worked out very well in my case."	10	April 24, 2014	105	122
231,738	Trazodone	insomnia	"Have been on 50mg of trazadone for insomnia for years -- I began with 25 mg but went up to 50 about 5 years ago. I have had no difficulty whatever with this medication and hope others can get the relief I do. I get dozy in about a 1/2 hour after taking it and off I go to need-never-land!"	10	September 10, 2014	148	60
85,426	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"First month on this pill no weight gain so far . I have noticed that my appetite increased a tad start my second pack tomorrow period came on for 4 days this month and was heavy for 3 of the days. Walmart fills it for free with my insurance. Acne is slowly clearing up"	7	April 20, 2015	11	54
181,351	Prozac	obsessive compulsive disorde	"I had been having anxiety and other symptoms such as weight loss. I was diagnosed with OCD and started on 10mg prozac. I battled with side effects for the first month of increased anxiety, nauseousness and sleeping problems. At about the 5 week mark the negative side effects went away and I started to feel some relief from the anxiety caused by the OCD. I was increased to 20mg which seems to be enough for me. I have now been on it for over a year. I feel so much better. Like a weight is lifted off of my shoulders and I no longer worry and obsess. I have gained some weight but the anxiety had made me lose weight so I think I am able to eat now because I feel better. I don't sweat the small stuff in life anymore!!"	9	March 21, 2016	59	142
200,254	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"I love this medication as I really do not crave cigarettes. I'm having severe sickness, headaches and a bad chest infection, but if it helps me then I'm sticking with it. I know I am getting healthier everyday, at the doctors when I had my carbon monoxide test done, 4 weeks ago it was 22, today just 2. Blood pressure is perfect, I will do the 3 months as I never want to be addicted to cigarettes again."	10	February 24, 2015	0	78
220,558	Loestrin 24 Fe	birth control	"I've been on this pill for two months now. I have had no ill side effects, no weight gain, spotting, acne or hair loss. My sex drive has not changed and is still in healthy and working order. I feel exactly the same on the pill as I did off of it. I did manage to lose about 3 pounds without a change to my diet or increased exercise. I also recently went to buy new bras since I went from a 36C to a close 36D, which I am attributing to the pill. My first period on the pill was crampy, although I did start my first pill pack after I had ovulated. Overall I am extremely satisfied with this pill."	10	July 22, 2011	4	122
14,740	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I was switched to Mibelas from Minastrin (probably because my insurance wanted to cover the generic.) It was effective in preventing pregnancy and after a few months my period stopped completely. In the last month or two I was on it I became very depressed and experienced mood swings. I also gained about 10lbs since starting it but I'm not positive I can attribute it to the birth control. But since being off Mibelas for 2 1/2 weeks and on Lo Loestrin I have lost around 2lbs and do not feel the depression or mood swings I felt in Mibelas."	4	November 8, 2017	0	100
173,026	Clonazepam	anxiety	"Okay so I have been on Klonopin for about 3 months and might I say it's AWESOME. I have severe anxiety and get panic attacks quite often which are bad and it finally got to point where I couldn't eat or sleep I basically couldn't function. When I first started taking it I was zonked out. They made me so tired but my tolerance has gone up so much and 3 doesn't even do anything to me now so that's the downside. On the up side when the dosage does work your anxiety is completely gone and you just feel so chill yet able to function (at least for me). Hopefully my dosage will be upped and I'll be happy again. I definitely recommend Klonopin as always be careful and have a wonderful day."	7	March 29, 2013	49	134
28,075	Lexapro	generalized anxiety disorde	"I have been on 5mg of lex for a month and this works a bit, I have tried to go up to 10mg but than I feel like crap,so I am stuck at 5mg. Probably the only AD medication that I have ever been able to stay on.."	9	December 14, 2015	24	48
221,358	Dextromethorphan	cough	"Works 9 out of 10 times.all the comments below seem very remiss and I see no ages or co morbiditis.this medicine is thoroughly tested and is as close as you'll get to similar meds on the market that worked about 20 years ago for generations now there main active ingredients have been removed or diluted!"	9	May 1, 2016	2	55
218,489	Tri-Sprintec	acne	"I started taking this for acne about 3 months ago and it works great for that. I'm 18 and I have a 32B almost 32C bra size and I've always hated it! this medicine made my boobs grow almost a whole cup size!!! Which made me completely miserable."	5	June 26, 2017	1	48
152,113	Chantix	smoking cessation	"I smoked for 50 years and was up to 2 packs a day. I loved my smokes, never thought I could quit, never even tried before. I started Chantix knowing that nothing would work on me. I took the pills on a regular bases without ever setting a quitting date. About 8 months later I smoked my last cigarette and that was about 8 month ago. Chantix is the best thing that ever happened to me and I highly recommend it. Some people seem to have horrible side effects. Good luck to all of you still on the fence and congrats to all of you who smoked their last cigarette. (After just a couple of days or weeks? How lucky...., but never mind, I got there at last)."	10	July 22, 2009	19	128
155,770	Cialis	erectile dysfunction	"I am in my 60s. With diabetes type 2 I slowly started losing erection too quickly and was losing confidence in bed. After seeing my doctor I was told Cialis is safe for diabetics. I take one 20mg tablet in the evening about 40 mins before I need it. As it says on the pack , sexual stimulation is needed but then I get as hard as I used to be 30 years ago, also long lasting and a short recovery time after ejaculation. Even better it continues to work at least until the following morning. So I am having better sex than for a long time and regained my confidence in the bedroom. And of course my partner is delighted. The side effect is increased heart rate and occasionally a slight headache. But this of course may be due to other factors."	9	January 27, 2017	41	143
62,285	Citalopram	anxiety and stress	"I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety at a very young age, I believe I wasn't at the age of 10 yet. Anyways I started taking a medicine for about 6 years and it stopped working so we switched to Celexa. I now have night sweats, a dry mouth, bad drainage, and a swollen uvula. These symptoms haven't stopped and it's been several months, we think I have a virus but I believe it might be the Celexa. I'm 13 years old and I'm taking 20mg because they keep increasing my dose. But overall I haven't noticed any changes from any of the other medications I've taken. "	5	February 4, 2013	37	107
205,702	Pristiq	depression	"I really think this is a wonderful drug for depression if you don't have any severe side effects. I, unfortunately, am experiencing a lot of jaw, face and eye pain. I went to 5 doctors about it before my psychologist said it was the anti-depressant. He gave me Klonopin, which made me moody, depressed and extremely self-conscious (not to mention sleepy). I've also had 3 anxiety attacks since taking the Klonopin. So, I am weening myself off of both and am going back to the doctor in a week. "	8	October 11, 2010	7	90
10,961	Welchol	high cholesterol	"SEVERE Headache (Migraines) and Nausea, some hives and itching after two weeks on medication. I am allergic to Statins (severe muscle pain), and this was my last resort. Genetic High Cholesterol. Diet is my only option at this point. I am a 52 year old female, 125 lbs, 5'5". Stop taking this after two weeks on samples Doctor gave me."	1	April 21, 2012	62	60
108,081	Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin	birth control	"After using pills and the the shot this I'd the best one by far, I've never had a regular period and after having twins I would get my period twice a month and spot in between. I went on the patch and it regulated me instantl . The only negative is when I first puton the patch it irritates my skin a little and can pul on my skin a little and taking it off unless you're in the shower is hell."	9	October 13, 2015	4	82
224,327	Levothyroxine	tsh suppression	"I have used Synthroid, Tirosint, Levoxyl and now Lannet brand generic levothyroxine. I don't believe it is the medicine that causes people to feel bad anymore. Over the last 3 years I have experimented with my health and on the generic I find that if I... wait 1-2 hours after taking to eat take with a full glass of water give up caffeine give up wine *exercise 3-4 times a week I feel great. And I'm on generic. I never thought I would feel good unless I was on tirosint but it was my lifestyle, not my meds. I only pay $5 a month and I am doing great in life due to these changes. I felt sick and tired before we ever found out I have thyroid cancer- so I don't think a medicine alone will solve all of our problems."	10	December 29, 2015	10	142
100,244	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"I have been taking the pill for about 5 months and I've noticed a few things. PROS: I haven't gotten pregnant!! My periods are 4 days on the dot and I don't have any acne or cramping. CONS: I've always cried easily but now I cry at least once a day if not more. I am irritable and can get extremely angry very easily and I used to be a very easy going person. My period doesn't start until my 3rd or 4th placebo pill. I get nauseated in cars if I am not the driver. I crave weird food that I never usually eat and I'm exhausted all the time."	4	December 24, 2015	5	111
54,137	Ritalin	adhd	"I was first given Ritalin at 6 years old. Ritalin made it hard for me to sleep. Being on Ritalin made me feel nauseous. Ritalin caused tremors in my arms. Being forced to take Ritalin made me self-conscious. Ritalin increased my anxiety. My anxiety turned into panic attacks so I was prescribed with antidepressants like Zoloft, Wellbutrin and Effexor. I was also prescribed with Lamictal, an anti-convulsant. For me, Ritalin was the "gateway drug.""	1	March 17, 2016	13	74
97,182	Ambien	insomnia	"I started sleep walking on this medicine. My wife found me sitting on the kitchen floor with a bottle of her red wine and I'm told that I asked her if we were in San Francisco Or San Jose. This stopped my 28 years plus of continued sobriety. I was rushed to the hospital by ambulance they thought I might of had a stroke. I didn't. It was an Ambien blackout. I have a very close friend here in San Jose who owns a Recovery home. He told me that his place is filling up with people being pulled over driving around town in their Pajamas while thinking they are home in bed. Ambien might be great for some people, but for folks like me it has evil effects. Please be careful people."	1	January 19, 2012	27	133
35,583	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"I was addicted to heroin in high doses for almost a year and was unsuccessfully trying to get clean the whole time, getting all the way through cold turkey detox and relapsing once I felt better and the cravings took hold. I'd taken suboxone in the past but only because it got me REALLY high and not as a maintenance med. After a week clean with immense cravings I started on Zubsolv maintenance and have had almost zero cravings since. I much prefer the taste and dissolve time to subs, however I do find that if I sleep in too long and don't take my morning dose on time I wake up very sick and start vomiting (extremely painful vomiting at that) until my dose kicks in after 30-60 minutes. I still highly recommend it, I have my life back!!"	7	September 11, 2017	2	140
29,170	Topiramate	migraine prevention	"Side effects in first 3 months included tingling feet, loss of sensation in hands, some minor hair loss, weight loss (11kg), appetite loss, loss of words (especially nouns), inability to taste carbonated drinks. Almost all of these disappeared after 3ish months. I am left with a somewhat reduced appetite, occasional pins & needles and I can't drink fizzy drinks. Weight loss was short lived. Effect on migraines was instant and measurable - reduced severity/frequency. Not to zero, but to a more manageable level. I am left with regular headaches, which I now think are Medication Overuse Headaches which will pass as I reduce painkiller use. I still get menstrual migraines which can be tricky to shift, but with sumatriptan I can usually cope."	7	January 4, 2017	9	123
24,446	Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes	bowel preparation	"Used it for a bowel prep before a hysterectomy. You have to drink it fast. I got distracted with the first glass and drank it too slow. Got off to a bad start. I had horrible stomach bloating and pain while I was drinking. It took about 2 1/2 hours for me to start going. My bum is on fire but I am mostly clear and just liquid coming out. Also made me very nauseous. There has got to be a better way."	8	June 8, 2016	13	83
17,948	Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel	birth control	"I have been using Nuvaring for two years. And I LOVE it. I don't have to think about it, very low hormones. Before I started using the ring I had terrible periods. I would be stuck at home for at least a day because my cramps were that awful. My periods would also last up to ten days. After I started it my periods became normal, five days long, and significantly less cramps. I gained maybe 10 pounds, and two cup sizes."	10	March 31, 2013	10	82
92,384	Lyrica	pain	"I JUST started using this drug 3 days ago. I have been suffering with horrible pain from a herniated disc over the past 2 months. Tried hydrocortisone shots in my back and the pain went away for 3-4 days. I've been on vicodin and skelaxin as well as Aleve twice a day. I've had to take my vicodin every 4 hours instead of every 6 hours because the pain has been so bad. Just in the last 48 hours, I've noticed such a difference with Lyrica. I keep waiting for the pain to be there, but it is NOT. I'm still titrating my way up on the dosage, but in another day or two, my maximum dose will be 50 mg 3 times a day. Currently, I'm taking 50 mg 2 times a day. It really works."	10	December 12, 2008	45	137
54,247	Naloxegol	constipation, drug induced	"I started taking this med about 4 wks ago when my dr gave me samples. I decided to start out with half a pill. And it worked within hours. For years I would maybe have one bm a wk. if I was lucky. So I thought this med was the answer to my problems. I would only take it every few days and was still having a bm daily. My dr decided my dose of pain meds was to high even though I've been taking that dose for 7 yrs. I ran out of samples 3 wks ago and insurance won't pay so even though I haven't taken it for weeks I'm still having diarrhea daily. I'm not sure if it could possibly be from the movantik still or because my pain meds have been cut back. Either way I'm miserable and wonder if anyone has had side effects weeks after discontinuing?"	4	May 14, 2016	11	152
3,572	Insulin detemir	diabetes, type 2	"I have been using Levemir for 3 1/2 weeks. My fasting blood sugar went from 208 to 123 and I have lost 9 lbs. It is very easy to use. Feel better than I have in over a year!"	10	February 18, 2011	57	39
90,983	Norco	back pain	"I have had low back pain for about 20 years, had a disc bulge cut out L4-L5 now pinched never L5-S1. I WENT TO Norco because I have taken Vicidon for many year. Norco works very well for me. I take 4 10mg four times a day. "	10	September 26, 2011	28	48
225,795	Bupropion	depression	"I've only taken Wellbutrin SR for a couple of days and I've had a light headache but I've been able to focus and concentrate and I'm so happy that I've been productive too! If headache is the only thing I have to deal with I'll keep taking it."	6	June 2, 2011	35	48
101,443	Atralin	acne	"I am 39 yrs old, experiencing hormonal acne along the jaw line and T zone. As others noted I used Acanya and Atralin together experiencing excellent results. I now just use Atralin (and have for a year). I love it. I think it helps fade my melasma too. I also take a vitamin called Herpanacine. I has helped tremendously with my body acne, which is nearly impossible to fight without a horrible pill. It is natural, no side affects and really really works. I wish I had known about it earlier in life, would have saved me some heartache...which is why I want to share."	10	December 31, 2010	65	105
30,489	Klonopin	bipolar disorde	"This med has been great. I have suffered Bipolar Disorder and panic attacks for years. It has helped me tremendously. You may need to adjust the amount so you don't become tired during the day but once you find the optimal dose I feel it's a worthwhile medication."	10	May 21, 2008	109	48

159,708

Hydrochlorothiazide / lisinopril

high blood pressure

"Minor: For about an hour after taking I have to pee a lot. MAJOR: Sometimes very bad foot pain/cramps to point of hardly being able to walk. I take this and amlodipine for high BP & it works."

6

January 1, 2013

62

38

88,616

Prepopik

bowel preparation

"If I could give this rating a zero I would. A total waste of $120.00. Took both doses and nothing happened but I felt bloated. Thank goodness I had an oral bottle of Fleet's Phospho Soda in the house. It did the trick."

1

May 5, 2016

6

43

108,230

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"I began taking Contrave February 2015. To date (August 2015), I have lost 47 pounds. This medication is by no means a 'wonder drug'. You MUST work to lose weight through proper diet and exercise, however; this drug gave me enough of a mental boost to actually want to be active and exercise. I started off very slow, only 45 minutes of walking about 2-3 times a week. Over time I have increased my activity level to 5-6 days a week with varied types of exercise. Prior to taking this medication I didn't identify myself as someone who ate emotionally but having been on it for several months and reflecting on my past behaviors, I was eating during emotional times. I can not say enough positive things about this medication!"

10

August 12, 2015

39

130

201,793

Alprazolam

anxiety

"This drug works well for anxiety and anxiety attacks. Sometimes it doesn't work quickly enough for me, but there really isn't a more fast acting drug in pill form that I'm aware of."

10

March 20, 2008

13

33

17,290

Errin

birth control

"I really wanted to have a more positive experience on Errin, but it just wasn't a good fit for me. After a month bi-weekly periods, I started spotting every other week and as a result it felt like I was constantly PMSing. I gained about 8 pounds of water weight and I felt uncomfortable and bloated almost all day every day. Lastly, I just didn't feel like myself on Errin. I would get very inconvenienced by small things, it made me very emotional, and it was even hard to get out of bed in the morning some days. It also kept my psoriasis breakouts pretty constant. I asked my doc if I could take some time off instead of starting a new pack and within 5 days I was back to a normal weight, skin cleared, and felt like myself."

3

October 19, 2015

8

140

96,425

Sertraline

anxiety and stress

"51 Yr old male, hardworker, dedicated, and partical OCD, never wanting to fail. Stress and anxiety most of my life, not realizing the feeling was not normal. After medical condition, requiring a heart stent in main artery, doctor prescribed they typical anti-blood clotting and thinning medications. Also, doctor prescribe Zoloft. If you experience elevated stress and anxiety, see your doctor. Your health is most important and medication can alleviate the symptoms. Be aware of side effects and trade-offs."

8

November 20, 2010

18

78

36,637

Fentanyl

pain

"My doctor recently put me on the Duragesic patches. For years I have tried many other medications with nothing positive to say about them, until now. I tried the patch and automatically thought it was great. I put the patch on, and it seemed like even though it says 72 hours it really only helped for 48. I made my doctor aware of these concerns and he instructed me to replace the patch every 48 hours and placed me on a breakthrough medication. Since then I have actually been comfortable for the first time since my accident. I think the patch is great!"

9

November 24, 2011

46

103

188,445

ParaGard

birth control

"Well this little guy did his job he kept me from getting pregnant so that's one pro....for the others I don't any other pros. had my IUD taken out it but it broke. I have a arm lodged into my side which I am having surgery in a couple days to have it removed hopefully! My periods were worse they lasted longer and not to mention the spotty period thru out the term I used this product! It hurt going in it hurt coming out! If I had to do over I wouldn't have gotten this or at least this type."

1

February 21, 2017

0

101

70,190

Triumeq

hiv infection

"I have only been on it for 3 days now after being on Atripla for 7 months, I was switched because I also have Hep C and the treatment for that does not coincide with Atripla; These first few days have been kinda tough and go with stomach pain and nausea, I'm putting up with it, my body getting used to the switch of meds and hope in a couple days those feelings go away. No problems with sleeping or anything else. The cost is high but with copay card and insurance there is no out of pocket expense."

5

January 11, 2016

8

99

172,626

Clonazepam

restless legs syndrome

"I have been taking .5 MG of Clonazepan for 3 years. With out it I get no sleep due to Horrid Leg Cramps, Frozen Muscles, Spasms. I have tried all available vitamins, minerals and sleep aids. I only take it before bed time and it has worked like a charm. My new Dr wants to take me off it because he says it interferes with rem sleep. Ha, so does Horrid Leg Cramps, Frozen Muscles, Spasms . Ever see a foot ball player rolling around the field with leg cramps. That's me in bed with out Cloanzepan. I have no side effects going off of it if I run out except for all my symptoms returning. He wants me off it and wants me to try pramipexole. I'll try but I may have to fire him if I no longer can tolerate the agony of chronic leg , groin pulls ."

10

December 8, 2015

24

151

197,680

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"I haven't been taking it long, actually just weening off one antidepressant onto Pristiq and am already feeling better. I've been fighting depression for years with all kinds of anti-depressants. This one gives me hope."

7

May 22, 2009

15

35

130,153

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"This pill works! Don't read these reviews 24 hrs a day like I did. I was so scared and worried myself sick but it works. I was on birth control but didn't take it at the same times. (wasn't using as contraception, more to regulate periods). Period ended June 22nd. Incident on night June 24th, took pill June 25th, 5 hrs after incident. Withdrawal bleeding July 1-8. Regular period was supposed to come July 13, I got it one day early on the 12th. So basically two weeks of bleeding in a month. Even after that, it was heavy but I was worried about implantation and all that. But I got my next period August 8th and it is two days early according to my birth control packet, but right on time if I counted 28 day cycle! THIS WORKS. TRUST IT!"

10

August 8, 2014

23

142

197,669

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"I am so hopeful about this medication. Within 24 hours, I could tell a world of difference in my outlook (I have suffered with major depression most of my life). I have been on Pristiq 2 weeks now. I did miss a dose 2 days ago and could tell the difference in my focus, concentration and mood (yesterday and today), so I will definitely be faithful about taking it from now on. I am feeling the overwhelming tiredness after an initial burst of energy when I first started taking it. I hope that will get better. And I do think it has helped me focus on other things besides food."

10

June 17, 2009

21

110

102,881

Aripiprazole

depression

"This medication is nothing short of a miracle for me. I have been suffering from debilitating postpartum depression (hospitalized for 3 months) for 7 months, and no combination of SSRI's/antipsychotics had worked for me until Abilify. After about 4 days I began feeling happier, less suicidal. I am on 2mg in the morning. Haven't noticed any real negative side effects. I almost feel "normal" for the first time in close to a year. Love this medication."

9

January 11, 2011

45

76

197,077

Paroxetine

anxiety

"I have been on paxil for almost a year now for anxiety. It works most of the time. I do not have hard core panic attack anymore. My only gripe is if I miss a day I have crazy brain fuzz, I seem to eat more, and I do not really care about anything."

7

July 7, 2015

39

54

130,158

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"Girls!! Let me tell you all that this pill DOES WORK! So if you are reading this worried sick about becoming pregnant? Don't. I repeat Don't! I took it five mins after unprotected sex on July 18 and today I got my period ."

10

August 2, 2014

21

44

175,680

Levaquin

bronchitis

"Wow!! Sicker than a dog yesterday. I had bronchitis and my Dr prescribed Levaquin. This morning already a marked improvement!! No side effects and on my way to feeling good as new!"

10

May 6, 2017

9

32

73,570

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I was on Lo Loestrin Fe for 6 months. My doctor specifically prescribed this for my acne and unfortunately it did nothing but make my skin much worse. Fortunately this pill did stop me from getting periods (which is normal on some birth controls) and I had no side effects like weight gain, cramps, irritability etc. If you are looking for a birth control that helps with acne I recommend Apri because my skin is clearing up and I have no side effects!"

2

July 10, 2013

19

83

77,022

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"I have been on a Belviq since 1/1/2015 and was not losing any weight. I went to my doctor on 1/31/2015 and she said I did lose 7lbs. I was shocked Because when we'd weigh in at work weekly I wasn't seeing high numbers. My doctor says slow and steady wins the race. I guess she is right! As of this Monday I am down from 182 to 171 and couldn't be happier. Love the results."

6

February 3, 2015

121

76

86,293

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"Unlike the majority of people here fasting or eating lighter couple days before taking Suprep, I had a huge dinner consisting of pizza, kebabs, and some spaghetti. Not eating worried me so I ate a lot the night before when it came to drinking it, the next day at 6pm it wasn't as bad. The only thing was bad was the after taste, which I washed down with some coconut water. Took 15 minutes to work. first time was soft, watery stool and everything after that was just squirting the remainder of the water without any traces is stool. Hardest part was not eating!"

7

August 17, 2014

29

104

163,901

Chlorpheniramine / phenylephrine

allergic rhinitis

"There are times my allergies cause a dizzy / full feeling (even though I may not be nasally congested)- R-Tanna was the ONLY medication that would alleviate those symptoms. I too have heard they are no longer producing this product and can no longer refill it."

10

July 29, 2013

2

46

127,092

Metoclopramide

gastroparesis

"After weeks of debating (and severe stomach pain/constipation/nausea caused by a mild case of gastroparesis), I finally decided to take Reglan. I was scared like the rest of you. But guess what? I'm still here and it's been about two weeks. It has helped me IMMENSELY. I'm pushing 29, so maybe I'm still in the "safe zone." I know there is a threat to older women, but if I had not taken Reglan, I'd still be the vegetable that I was, living off of noodles and potatoes. Thankfully, I have very close friends and family in the medical field and they assured me that the chances of the terrible side effects weren't as high as they may seem on the internet. It is a medicine prescribed daily and many people are pleased. (5mg 3x daily) Good luck!!"

9

February 16, 2011

102

137

141,133

Escitalopram

anxiety

"I started to get anxiety when I went back to work. I was prescribed lexapro by my doctor and started 3 days ago. A lot of the reviews say to keep sticking with it so I plan too. As far as the side effects, I get the nausea and dizziness but it's not so severe that I can't function. I do however, feel like I'm constantly zoning out and just staring out into space sometimes. I do notice I yawn a lot too and my lower jaw feels really tense all the time. Does anyone else have this problem? I'm going to keep sticking with this drug. There is such good reviews once the side effects subside and your body adjusts to it."

5

July 19, 2015

37

123

137,046

Isotretinoin

acne

"I have been taking isotrention for 2.5 months and I have got almost completely clear!! The main side effects I have felt with were joint pain mostly in the middle back and sometimes neck and hands but nothing ibuprofen couldn't help!". I live in a cold climate and haven't really experience an insane dryness all over just mild in certain areas the ears being the most surprising! I love this product it has worked a miracle. If you are hesitating - don't! Get on this - it will change your life!! The only reason I gave this is a 9 is I still have a few small scars so I think I will have to use something else for that anyway good luck to all!! :)"

9

January 8, 2016

5

126

9,301

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"In the first few months that I was on this drug I had a a few side effects. I had some spotting between periods, not much, but some. The real issues was that I was ridiculously fatigued all the time. I constantly wanted to sleep and every nap I took would last hours. The spotting went away after a month or two and the fatigue went away after about 2/3 months. The only side effect I have now is a lowered sex drive. I used to get very heavy periods that lasted 7 full days with bad cramps almost every day. The very first period I had on this drug was already shortened by a day or two and now almost a year later I barely even bleed anymore. I could do without the lowered sex drive but as a whole I have no complaints about my experience."

7

January 3, 2017

5

148

4,532

Belviq

weight loss

"I've been taking belviq for six months. I've lost 42 pounds. At 5'6 I went from 220 to178. I'd like to loose that last 8. I combined Belviq with the Calorie counting app that allows you to enter daily foods and activities. It then provides a daily analysis and maintains all your records. Finally it grades you each day. Together I've had great success and feel so much better. Only side effect : dry mouth. I can live with that !"

10

February 3, 2016

42

81

189,425

Oxycodone

pain

"I have been on oxcycodone for almost 3 yrs. I have chronic back pain. Have 2 spinal fusions, the first 1 failed. I have a cracked vertabra and another bulging disc, I have degenerative disc diasease and this medication has done wonders for me. I still have a great deal of pain but not nearly as bad as I used to. Just like many of you I have been on all kinds of pain medicines that never worked and I was prescribed 30 mg 3 times a day and 10 mg 3 x's for breakthrough and it helps alot. I can go to my childrens sporting events now, I can do a few things now that I was not able to do."

10

February 26, 2012

12

122

30,374

Klonopin

panic disorde

"I take 0.125 twice a day (yes, 0.125mg). I know that sounds like a low dose, but it works wonders for me. I still have some days where I feel a bit anxious and panicky, but all in all those days are getting less and less. I think if I went up a little on my dose it would probably cure it 100%, but I am currently also trying to learn some cognitive behavior methods, and with that you need to feel some of the anxiety to overcome it. I really think it has given me my life back. It does make me a little tired, but that side effect is even going away with continued use. I am out driving, and doing things I never thought I could ever do again, and I am doing them all by myself. Life saver!"

8

August 21, 2010

57

142

129,208

Levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I got the Mirena inserted on the 1st September 2015 and the procedure was painless and quick BUT I have been bleeding heavily ever since it has been 6 weeks straight bleeding heavily and there's even big clots in the bleeding. I am so uncomfortable it's not even funny. I actually thought this product will solve my heavy periods problem but honestly it has made my life a living hell. I contacted my Gynae and he prescripted some anti-antibiotics when I finish that course if the situation doesn't change I am definitely going to take it out. I can't live like this really"

1

October 7, 2015

12

103

102,284

Clindamycin / tretinoin

acne

"I started using this and it was fine until my face one morning started burning really bad, my face was bright red!! When I tried to wash it off my face started stinging and burning so bad I could have cried"

1

November 12, 2016

6

41

161,109

Risperidone

depression

"I use it with my anti-depressant and it works great. I noticed a difference from the first day I took it. Lowers my suspiciousness and keeps me level throughout the day."

10

October 19, 2009

67

31

102,406

Aripiprazole

major depressive disorde

"I'm on 5mg Abilify with a combination of Wellbutrin and lexipro medication therapy. Having no side effects. My sugar levels are within normal range and my BMI is at 23, normal range. I've had nothing but success on this medication. Previously, having to try numerous medications Atypical and second generation antidepressants, the regimen I take now has significantly decreased my symptoms of wanting to harm self and severe depression (isolation, poor self care, etc). This medication is awesome! I would definitely recommend to others."

10

April 25, 2017

10

84

85,508

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I'm on my 2nd pack of Sprintec and the biggest side effect I have gotten is bad acne around my jaw line and chin, cystic acne. I've had to use Proactive so it wouldn't get worse. More headaches and body pain. My period was a little heavier and more painful then when I was on Minastrin 24. My period came 2 days earlier then before. I'm not sure about weight gain yet but Minastrin was terrible, I gained about 15 pounds."

7

December 10, 2014

6

81

215,924

Copper

birth control

"I'm on week five with paragard and I understand that it does not contain hormones however I have been gaining weight every week since I've been on it avg one lb week... I have put my self on a all protein diet and work out but the results still remain the same. I read in other threads that some People have also gained weight and feel bloated in the mid section ... And some have expressed that some women might be allergic to copper ... I will have to contact my Doc ... Otherwise the insertion was not too bad the cramping isn't too bad either and having a peace of mind for ten years is a plus!"

5

March 22, 2016

7

118

93,882

Trintellix

depression

"The medication worked well for 6 months with no sexual side effects. However, after that, I have noticed that Trintellix not effective as used to be and I dealt with low libido. Once I stopped the medication, my sexual desire was back. Overall, the medication deserves a trial especially if your insurance covers it. Good luck every one."

7

July 30, 2017

24

58

207,389

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"The taste is awful. I mixed the first bottle with water as directed. I held my nose and chugged down 1/3 of the poop juice at a time, finishing in 7 minutes, a swig of chicken broth between chugs rid the taste. I'm a 70 yr. young man. I almost vomited - fighting thru dry heaves from the first bottle. The water chaser helped keep it down. My bowels started evacuating in 10 minutes. The warm liquid exiting my butt contained a few solid stools but mostly liquid. I didn't do the 2nd dose. Turns out I didn't need to. No problem with colonoscopy. Warning... I went to lay down but had to jump up to the bathroom when more liquid escaped my butt wetting my underwear. Good idea to put a towel down on ur bed!"

6

April 15, 2017

14

137

20,385

Metformin / sitagliptin

diabetes, type 2

"I take 50/ 500 twice a day .My glucose level is in the range of 150/330 despite using this medicine .I am going to consult my doctor soon for a replacement of medicine . I am also having side effects such as cold sweating ,skin rashes and I also fainted twice ."

1

October 21, 2015

2

52

24,270

Tretinoin

photoaging of the skin

"It is like magic. If you want to look younger use it. It needs to be used for a long time. years for example. No side effects apart from mild irritation goes with time and sensitivity to sun. The gel once in the evening is my recommendation."

9

April 30, 2011

90

47

23,629

Chlorzoxazone

muscle spasm

"I had had a full shoulder repair done about 9 days to go they stuck me on this and when I first started taking it the side effects were a little crazy but after the initial 24 hours of taking it it works absolutely amazing I'm able to sleep. When I first started taking it at the doctor had recommended I take the whole pill 750 milligrams which I did knock me out so I can sleep in it was right after surgery and now I'm down to a third of the pill and it still works the same way it's an amazing muscle relaxer and I would recommend it to anybody. Some people may say that's not long enough on the medication to know whether or not it truly works but I'm telling you after a full shoulder repair it works just fine at work how it's supposed to."

10

December 11, 2016

33

150

188,578

ParaGard

birth control

"I am 27, no children, was on hbc for 10 years. I've had Paragard for one week and I could not be more pleased so far. Insertion was unbearably painful, but I went to Planned Parenthood and they give you nothing for pain or to open your cervix, nor did they feel the need to schedule the insertion during my period. I had a panic attack from the pain and my doctor couldn't care less. Glad I had my husband with me!! Anyway though, the paragard itself is amazing. After the initial pain subsided I spent the night with a heating pad and Ibruprofen. I had cramps for the next couple days then it stopped. I got my period 3 days after insertion, no cramps, not heavier than normal and it was over in 3 days. I wish I had found this sooner!"

10

October 14, 2016

12

143

107,146

Implanon

birth control

"I had Implanon inserted after having my second child. I have had it for almost 3 years now and I absolutely love it. I've had maybe 7 short periods in 3 years. Yes it gives me headaches occasionally but another child would do the same. I am actually wanting to get another one. I have been a little moody but you just have to have relax time too (helps a lot.) I have not experienced the decreased sex drive thing so my hubby is fortunate for that. I would recommend this to anyone. It is better than any other birth control out there. That's my opinion and I've tried almost every kind you can think of. I give it a 10."

10

November 28, 2012

2

121

191,973

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"Going on Yasmin was absolutely horrible. I only lasted a week because it made me feel horribly depressed. I felt like crying all the time and just wanted to lie down and stare at the wall. It also made me nauseous all the time. Within a couple days I had multiple large zits, and I usually have minimal acne. It also killed my libido. After I stopped the pill I had two separate periods within a week of each other, and it messed with my hormones so much that I cried every day for a month straight. I will never take this Yasmin ever again."

1

December 24, 2016

10

105

86,557

Invokana

diabetes, type 2

"Four days in, I've been feeling REALLY bad around mid-afternoon. Have already lost a few pounds. Frequently very thirsty. Have a hard time concentrating when the mid-afternoon blahs come on. A1c probably can't be judged based on less than a week, but seems to have come from 8.1 to 7.5. Am really hoping I get used to this medication, but it's a bit of a rough ride for me in the initial going. Just a word of warning...your mileage may vary, of course. Used the coupon to get it free, but my copay would be $85 a month otherwise."

6

June 19, 2015

33

99

35,780

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"I was using a gram and a half some days 2 grams of powder heroin snorted I found that when I would switch to suboxone I would always be thrown into precipitated withdrawal syndrome no matter if I waited 12 hours or 48 hours also after I was stable on suboxone I still had intense cravings for full opiates I think that suboxone works great for people with lower tolerances or people only using prescription opiates but every person is different but personally suboxone never worked properly for me and I switched to methadone and have stopped using and craving opiates"

3

December 6, 2015

22

101

204,161

Dilantin

epilepsy

"I have been on dilantion and phenobarbitone both taken at night. I haven't had any gramdmals in two years. I've notice some type of rash on my side that doesn't seem to ever go away and feel a lot more stress and some weight gain but with the two mixed together it works great. I sleep well and have a lot of energy."

7

August 15, 2012

10

63

63,107

Oxaliplatin

colorectal cance

"I had stage 2 colon cancer with golf ball cancer & micro-invasion of colon wall. Lymph nodes negative. Given 5-FU and Oxaliplatin. Told entire time creatinine and bilirubin good - looking back now 2.5 yrs later I have stage 3 kidney disease. No one ever mentioned GFR. If no one says anything about it to you, make sure you ask. I have yet to determine if my GFR was low prior to chemo, or what decision I would have made about Oxaliplatin but I should have been informed. When asked physician I was always told - it is all good. Had neuropathy too but that's ok.,. I am still cancer free and Praise God."

7

January 19, 2015

6

114

84,089

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"Cleared my acne super well and made my period regulated, but I've gained 20 pounds in the past 8 months using it. my metabolism has slowed down, and my whole self confidence is just gone because of my weight gain."

1

April 14, 2017

4

40

190,452

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo

birth control

"I have been using Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for 6 years now and I have always absolutely loved it! I never experienced weight gain, acne, mood swings and my period is every fourth Wednesday. I have no complaints. It is the perfect birth control for me."

10

September 3, 2009

59

45

92,641

Ondansetron

nausea/vomiting, chemotherapy induced

"Could not tolerate this drug during chemo rx Hated it prescribed for thee cycles of my red devil chemo treatment It caused paranoia constipation which caused increased vomiting and also probably added to the chemonesia issues Zophran Was replaced by Emend and i had 180 degree different drug and had no issues whatsoever Zophran interferes with serotonin in the brain"

1

August 1, 2016

4

60

132,874

Loestrin 24 Fe

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"I have been on this BC for three weeks now and my mood swings are absolutely insane. I cry 3-4 times a week and sleep for about 10-12 hrs a night. I feel sleepy, low energy and extremely negative. This is the first BC pill I've ever been on and I was prescribed it to treat my mood swings I was having a week prior to my menstrul cycle and now I feel the mood swings are always occurring! I feel very bloated also. I am going to check myself out of this whole birth control thing."

2

December 14, 2016

0

97

18,587

Alendronate

osteoporosis

"I agree all drugs have side effects but fosamax is dangerous. My mom has been taking it since last 2 weeks and from that time she has been having all sorts of pain, discomfort which she never had before. Doctor said they will eventually go away but she ended up hospitalized with severe pain in jaw, chest, neck , in short every where. I don't know why this medicine is even in the market."

1

February 21, 2017

64

74

20,898

Acyclovir

herpes simplex, suppression

"I have found that acyclovir works better for me when I take pine cone extract. I believe this extract works as an adjuvant, increases the potency of this antiviral drug. I have been using this combination for several years and have had only two outbreaks in 3 years apposed to 3-4 a year when only using acyclovir 400 mg daily. This makes me believe that the extract is working. Research suggests that certain compounds found in pine cone extract increases specific Dendritic immune cells."

8

June 1, 2017

6

84

147,978

Norethindrone

birth control

"Errin was great for me for 9 months until I stopped breastfeeding my son. He just turned 10 months and I just found out I'm pregnant! I've always taken it at exactly the same time of day and haven't missed a pill without using a backup method of protection. Surprise!"

3

June 9, 2016

2

50

90,082

Loteprednol

conjunctivitis

"Had on going conjunctivitis due to allergic reaction to dust at work. Tried another eye drop for 10 days , then 3 weeks later used an eye cream for about a week. Neither products worked. Then about another a week later when conjunctivitis came back I started using these drops:). Have been using for a month with follow up visits & gradual reduction of drops used. My eyes are feeling great. I'm also using an essential oil based cleaner (thieves from Young living essential oils) to clean my work space daily. I'm also using the antibacterial & antifungal essential oil on my hands daily. The combination of all these things have greatly improved my eye health!!"

10

March 2, 2017

0

116

95,319

Otezla

plaque psoriasis

"This medication , for me , did not work at all. I took I think it was 2 pills a day and it didn't do anything at all except make me sick."

1

December 2, 2016

10

32

203,989

Suvorexant

insomnia

"I'm in my thirties. I thought I'd give a new medicine a chance so I took this new Belsomra. I had the 10mg free trial from my doctor. Whoa... WEIRD STUFF. It did not help me fall asleep at all. I was spaced out and couldn't sleep. Then when I finally did fall asleep, I had a hard time getting up in the morning... about 12 hours after I took the Belsomra. My husband woke me up to get our kids ready for school and I couldn't think, I couldn't trust myself to drive our kids to school. The drugged out feeling lingered around all day. Completely shot my day. As a side note: I have been taking Ambien for about 6 years... never ever had this kind of experience with Ambien. No thank you!"

1

March 13, 2015

13

135

462

Medroxyprogesterone

abnormal uterine bleeding

"This is HORRIBLE!! I have had the WORST anxiety than ever before and I haven't stopped bleeding for 2 weeks...(I only got this shot 3 weeks ago thinking it would be good) Would not recommend this to anyone..."

1

May 4, 2015

23

38

217,279

Clarithromycin

upper respiratory tract infection

"I dunno I think this stuff works great it's been in my system for like 4 hours I can breath I'm not so drowsy my head ache chest pain throught and neck pain are all gone. I feel like I am back to the normal me again after 2 weeks of bed bound trying to fight it myself finally went to the doctor. I love this stuff only thing is I feel wired almost like did a double dose of e lol my stuff has a different name but it's the same stuff clarithromycin xl 500mgx2 once a day"

10

October 31, 2016

2

99

96,534

Neurontin

peripheral neuropathy

"After visiting a neurologist for burning and tingling pain in both feet, I was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy and pre-diabetes. (I'm slender, always ate a well-balanced diet, and exercised.) I tried various medications but the side effects outweighed an pain relief. I have been on Gabapentin (neurontin) 200mg at night for four years. It doesn't relieve all pain, but it does allow me to sleep through the night. I wake up every morning in pain, which continues on and off all day. However, I have very little side effect (occasional sadness, irritability, nausea). Neurontin allows me to have a reasonable quality of life, and very inexpensive."

5

April 23, 2012

191

106

157,061

Differin

acne

"So I think people should be aware that there are two products and two percentages. There is a cream and a gel. There are also a 0.1% and 0.3%. The one sold in the store is 0.1%. BenzaClin was leaving me with little bumps on my head (I'm athletic and it started to create fungus on my head) while prescription retinol gel was just making me red and puffy. I tried the 0.1% gel from Walmart. I was aware it would take awhile so I gave it two months to work. My skin looks so much better now. I use Neutrogena anti-wrinkle moisturizing on top of it. I'm guessing if it's like any retinol product you have to build into using higher percentage, at this point I could probably ask my doctor for 0.3% but I figure why mess with a good thing."

9

November 26, 2017

0

143

116,132

Clindamycin

skin or soft tissue infection

"Hi , I got Clindamycin 300mg 3 times a day. I have swollen skin infection on my cheek. I have read the reviews here before I took the capsule. I was too scared to take it, but due to my infection, I must go through with it. I am on my fourth capsule. I took some of reviewers advice, in which I drank a glass of water before my meal- eat half of my meal- then took the capsule- with glass of water then finishes my meal. Drink another glass of water after. Not to lay down for an hour. Better a little bit more time cause it takes time to digest it. Then about two hours later I ate yoghurt- activia probiotic. I take my capsule in the morning, noon, and evening around 6-7 p.m. Then I have plenty of time to rest over night."

9

January 15, 2017

17

146

146,973

Alprazolam

anxiety

"I've just switched to Klonopin from being on Xanax for almost 11 years. It worked WONDERS for me. I never abused it and take it responsibly, but I did develop a tolerance to it after so long on it. One of the best things about Xanax is that it kicks in pretty quickly, which is a must for panic attacks. It's very hard for me to let Xanax go because it's the only thing that really worked for my anxiety and panic attacks."

9

February 25, 2016

36

83

123,783

Skyla

birth control

"Got Skylar inserted yesterday, the pain wasn't too bad, stopped pains within a minute after it was inserted, was strong enough to get up and walk out afterward, since it's in the bleeding stopped immediately after the procedure, since then I've gotten no bleeding what so ever, but I can feel cramping but not to bad, I am happy I got Skylar :)"

10

August 16, 2017

0

63

115,399

Propofol

anesthesia

"Had colonoscopy with propofol. No issues woke up easily, slept well after I got home. Nurse told me they have been using this for awhile due to the quickness of waking up. Also was told this can be administered by nurse anesthetist instead of the physician. It frees him up to do the procedure while the nurse with an anesthesia license does the sedation."

10

August 27, 2016

11

64

79,043

Plan B One-Step

emergency contraception

"I had sex with my boyfriend the day after my period ended, the condom broke and he ejaculated inside of me. We immediately ran to the nearest pharmacy to buy the plan b pill after we discovered what had happened. I took it within an hour of the incident. 7 days later I started bleeding, it felt like a period because it lasted for about 6 days, but this was only plan b helping me shed my uterine lining to prevent the fertilized egg from attaching to my uterine wall. I had my period 4 weeks later. Plan b works, don't worry that much if you've followed the instructions and took it within 72 hours of unprotected sex."

9

May 19, 2017

9

118

100,414

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"Effective at preventing pregnancy. My skin was perfect on this pill. However, I was very tired, moody, and had increased amounts of discharge which is finally what made my doctor switch me to a new birth control pill. Didn't affect my sex drive though."

7

October 14, 2013

19

44

25,542

Lidocaine Viscous

pain

"Was prescribed to me for a tooth abscess in my lower left molar, severe swelling (left side of mouth, cheek, jaw and my throat) and for pain in my left tonsil...which hurt so much that I couldn't eat, barely drink, actually I just couldn't swallow anything PERIOD! By getting this solution...I am now able to swallow a little better and although my molar is still in ALOT of pain...it is now actually stand-able to some degree; which I know it wouldn't be if I didn't have this to take. Negatives: 1) Tastes really gross but worth it for the relief. 2) Hard to keep it in your mouth, w/o it oozing out (large dose/small mouth, I guess) 3) VERY thick! I use a dosing syringe to get all of the med especially to a specific place in my mouth."

6

June 18, 2015

7

139

68,998

Medroxyprogesterone

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I got my first depo shot right after my last menstrual period like that day it was gone. Everything was fine but started bleeding again like the week after and it lasted for like two weeks then went away for a week I was happy for that week now I'm still bleeding lightly every day I can't wait for march that's when it should be out of my system I'm so tired of the unexpected bleeding can't even where a dress or feel sexy with my husband cuz it's always there annoyed I'm just getting on the pill"

1

February 22, 2016

8

98

73,296

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"Unlike most of the individuals who posted reviews, I had not been previously taking Loestrin 24 Fe. (This is actually my first experience with hormonal birth control.) I am in my fifth month of taking Minastrin and have had zero side effects. In fact, it drastically reduced the length and severity of my periods (2 days of panty liners vs. 7 days of super tampons), I no longer suffer from cramps or bloating, and I actually lost 5-6 lbs. It seems like I probably needed my hormones regulated to begin with. Maybe it's the transition from one pill to another that is causing issues for so many? I feel fortunate ::knock on wood:: that things worked out very well in my case."

10

April 24, 2014

105

122

231,738

Trazodone

insomnia

"Have been on 50mg of trazadone for insomnia for years -- I began with 25 mg but went up to 50 about 5 years ago. I have had no difficulty whatever with this medication and hope others can get the relief I do. I get dozy in about a 1/2 hour after taking it and off I go to need-never-land!"

10

September 10, 2014

148

60

85,426

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"First month on this pill no weight gain so far . I have noticed that my appetite increased a tad start my second pack tomorrow period came on for 4 days this month and was heavy for 3 of the days. Walmart fills it for free with my insurance. Acne is slowly clearing up"

7

April 20, 2015

11

54

181,351

Prozac

obsessive compulsive disorde

"I had been having anxiety and other symptoms such as weight loss. I was diagnosed with OCD and started on 10mg prozac. I battled with side effects for the first month of increased anxiety, nauseousness and sleeping problems. At about the 5 week mark the negative side effects went away and I started to feel some relief from the anxiety caused by the OCD. I was increased to 20mg which seems to be enough for me. I have now been on it for over a year. I feel so much better. Like a weight is lifted off of my shoulders and I no longer worry and obsess. I have gained some weight but the anxiety had made me lose weight so I think I am able to eat now because I feel better. I don't sweat the small stuff in life anymore!!"

9

March 21, 2016

59

142

200,254

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"I love this medication as I really do not crave cigarettes. I'm having severe sickness, headaches and a bad chest infection, but if it helps me then I'm sticking with it. I know I am getting healthier everyday, at the doctors when I had my carbon monoxide test done, 4 weeks ago it was 22, today just 2. Blood pressure is perfect, I will do the 3 months as I never want to be addicted to cigarettes again."

10

February 24, 2015

0

78

220,558

Loestrin 24 Fe

birth control

"I've been on this pill for two months now. I have had no ill side effects, no weight gain, spotting, acne or hair loss. My sex drive has not changed and is still in healthy and working order. I feel exactly the same on the pill as I did off of it. I did manage to lose about 3 pounds without a change to my diet or increased exercise. I also recently went to buy new bras since I went from a 36C to a close 36D, which I am attributing to the pill. My first period on the pill was crampy, although I did start my first pill pack after I had ovulated. Overall I am extremely satisfied with this pill."

10

July 22, 2011

4

122

14,740

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I was switched to Mibelas from Minastrin (probably because my insurance wanted to cover the generic.) It was effective in preventing pregnancy and after a few months my period stopped completely. In the last month or two I was on it I became very depressed and experienced mood swings. I also gained about 10lbs since starting it but I'm not positive I can attribute it to the birth control. But since being off Mibelas for 2 1/2 weeks and on Lo Loestrin I have lost around 2lbs and do not feel the depression or mood swings I felt in Mibelas."

4

November 8, 2017

0

100

173,026

Clonazepam

anxiety

"Okay so I have been on Klonopin for about 3 months and might I say it's AWESOME. I have severe anxiety and get panic attacks quite often which are bad and it finally got to point where I couldn't eat or sleep I basically couldn't function. When I first started taking it I was zonked out. They made me so tired but my tolerance has gone up so much and 3 doesn't even do anything to me now so that's the downside. On the up side when the dosage does work your anxiety is completely gone and you just feel so chill yet able to function (at least for me). Hopefully my dosage will be upped and I'll be happy again. I definitely recommend Klonopin as always be careful and have a wonderful day."

7

March 29, 2013

49

134

28,075

Lexapro

generalized anxiety disorde

"I have been on 5mg of lex for a month and this works a bit, I have tried to go up to 10mg but than I feel like crap,so I am stuck at 5mg. Probably the only AD medication that I have ever been able to stay on.."

9

December 14, 2015

24

48

221,358

Dextromethorphan

cough

"Works 9 out of 10 times.all the comments below seem very remiss and I see no ages or co morbiditis.this medicine is thoroughly tested and is as close as you'll get to similar meds on the market that worked about 20 years ago for generations now there main active ingredients have been removed or diluted!"

9

May 1, 2016

2

55

218,489

Tri-Sprintec

acne

"I started taking this for acne about 3 months ago and it works great for that. I'm 18 and I have a 32B almost 32C bra size and I've always hated it! this medicine made my boobs grow almost a whole cup size!!! Which made me completely miserable."

5

June 26, 2017

1

48

152,113

Chantix

smoking cessation

"I smoked for 50 years and was up to 2 packs a day. I loved my smokes, never thought I could quit, never even tried before. I started Chantix knowing that nothing would work on me. I took the pills on a regular bases without ever setting a quitting date. About 8 months later I smoked my last cigarette and that was about 8 month ago. Chantix is the best thing that ever happened to me and I highly recommend it. Some people seem to have horrible side effects. Good luck to all of you still on the fence and congrats to all of you who smoked their last cigarette. (After just a couple of days or weeks? How lucky...., but never mind, I got there at last)."

10

July 22, 2009

19

128

155,770

Cialis

erectile dysfunction

"I am in my 60s. With diabetes type 2 I slowly started losing erection too quickly and was losing confidence in bed. After seeing my doctor I was told Cialis is safe for diabetics. I take one 20mg tablet in the evening about 40 mins before I need it. As it says on the pack , sexual stimulation is needed but then I get as hard as I used to be 30 years ago, also long lasting and a short recovery time after ejaculation. Even better it continues to work at least until the following morning. So I am having better sex than for a long time and regained my confidence in the bedroom. And of course my partner is delighted. The side effect is increased heart rate and occasionally a slight headache. But this of course may be due to other factors."

9

January 27, 2017

41

143

62,285

Citalopram

anxiety and stress

"I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety at a very young age, I believe I wasn't at the age of 10 yet. Anyways I started taking a medicine for about 6 years and it stopped working so we switched to Celexa. I now have night sweats, a dry mouth, bad drainage, and a swollen uvula. These symptoms haven't stopped and it's been several months, we think I have a virus but I believe it might be the Celexa. I'm 13 years old and I'm taking 20mg because they keep increasing my dose. But overall I haven't noticed any changes from any of the other medications I've taken. "

5

February 4, 2013

37

107

205,702

Pristiq

depression

"I really think this is a wonderful drug for depression if you don't have any severe side effects. I, unfortunately, am experiencing a lot of jaw, face and eye pain. I went to 5 doctors about it before my psychologist said it was the anti-depressant. He gave me Klonopin, which made me moody, depressed and extremely self-conscious (not to mention sleepy). I've also had 3 anxiety attacks since taking the Klonopin. So, I am weening myself off of both and am going back to the doctor in a week. "

8

October 11, 2010

7

90

10,961

Welchol

high cholesterol

"SEVERE Headache (Migraines) and Nausea, some hives and itching after two weeks on medication. I am allergic to Statins (severe muscle pain), and this was my last resort. Genetic High Cholesterol. Diet is my only option at this point. I am a 52 year old female, 125 lbs, 5'5". Stop taking this after two weeks on samples Doctor gave me."

1

April 21, 2012

62

60

108,081

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

birth control

"After using pills and the the shot this I'd the best one by far, I've never had a regular period and after having twins I would get my period twice a month and spot in between. I went on the patch and it regulated me instantl . The only negative is when I first puton the patch it irritates my skin a little and can pul on my skin a little and taking it off unless you're in the shower is hell."

9

October 13, 2015

4

82

224,327

Levothyroxine

tsh suppression

"I have used Synthroid, Tirosint, Levoxyl and now Lannet brand generic levothyroxine. I don't believe it is the medicine that causes people to feel bad anymore. Over the last 3 years I have experimented with my health and on the generic I find that if I... *wait 1-2 hours after taking to eat *take with a full glass of water *give up caffeine *give up wine *exercise 3-4 times a week I feel great. And I'm on generic. I never thought I would feel good unless I was on tirosint but it was my lifestyle, not my meds. I only pay $5 a month and I am doing great in life due to these changes. I felt sick and tired before we ever found out I have thyroid cancer- so I don't think a medicine alone will solve all of our problems."

10

December 29, 2015

10

142

100,244

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I have been taking the pill for about 5 months and I've noticed a few things. PROS: I haven't gotten pregnant!! My periods are 4 days on the dot and I don't have any acne or cramping. CONS: I've always cried easily but now I cry at least once a day if not more. I am irritable and can get extremely angry very easily and I used to be a very easy going person. My period doesn't start until my 3rd or 4th placebo pill. I get nauseated in cars if I am not the driver. I crave weird food that I never usually eat and I'm exhausted all the time."

4

December 24, 2015

5

111

54,137

Ritalin

adhd

"I was first given Ritalin at 6 years old. Ritalin made it hard for me to sleep. Being on Ritalin made me feel nauseous. Ritalin caused tremors in my arms. Being forced to take Ritalin made me self-conscious. Ritalin increased my anxiety. My anxiety turned into panic attacks so I was prescribed with antidepressants like Zoloft, Wellbutrin and Effexor. I was also prescribed with Lamictal, an anti-convulsant. For me, Ritalin was the "gateway drug.""

1

March 17, 2016

13

74

97,182

Ambien

insomnia

"I started sleep walking on this medicine. My wife found me sitting on the kitchen floor with a bottle of her red wine and I'm told that I asked her if we were in San Francisco Or San Jose. This stopped my 28 years plus of continued sobriety. I was rushed to the hospital by ambulance they thought I might of had a stroke. I didn't. It was an Ambien blackout. I have a very close friend here in San Jose who owns a Recovery home. He told me that his place is filling up with people being pulled over driving around town in their Pajamas while thinking they are home in bed. Ambien might be great for some people, but for folks like me it has evil effects. Please be careful people."

1

January 19, 2012

27

133

35,583

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"I was addicted to heroin in high doses for almost a year and was unsuccessfully trying to get clean the whole time, getting all the way through cold turkey detox and relapsing once I felt better and the cravings took hold. I'd taken suboxone in the past but only because it got me REALLY high and not as a maintenance med. After a week clean with immense cravings I started on Zubsolv maintenance and have had almost zero cravings since. I much prefer the taste and dissolve time to subs, however I do find that if I sleep in too long and don't take my morning dose on time I wake up very sick and start vomiting (extremely painful vomiting at that) until my dose kicks in after 30-60 minutes. I still highly recommend it, I have my life back!!"

7

September 11, 2017

2

140

29,170

Topiramate

migraine prevention

"Side effects in first 3 months included tingling feet, loss of sensation in hands, some minor hair loss, weight loss (11kg), appetite loss, loss of words (especially nouns), inability to taste carbonated drinks. Almost all of these disappeared after 3ish months. I am left with a somewhat reduced appetite, occasional pins & needles and I can't drink fizzy drinks. Weight loss was short lived. Effect on migraines was instant and measurable - reduced severity/frequency. Not to zero, but to a more manageable level. I am left with regular headaches, which I now think are Medication Overuse Headaches which will pass as I reduce painkiller use. I still get menstrual migraines which can be tricky to shift, but with sumatriptan I can usually cope."

7

January 4, 2017

9

123

24,446

Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

bowel preparation

"Used it for a bowel prep before a hysterectomy. You have to drink it fast. I got distracted with the first glass and drank it too slow. Got off to a bad start. I had horrible stomach bloating and pain while I was drinking. It took about 2 1/2 hours for me to start going. My bum is on fire but I am mostly clear and just liquid coming out. Also made me very nauseous. There has got to be a better way."

8

June 8, 2016

13

83

17,948

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

birth control

"I have been using Nuvaring for two years. And I LOVE it. I don't have to think about it, very low hormones. Before I started using the ring I had terrible periods. I would be stuck at home for at least a day because my cramps were that awful. My periods would also last up to ten days. After I started it my periods became normal, five days long, and significantly less cramps. I gained maybe 10 pounds, and two cup sizes."

10

March 31, 2013

10

82

92,384

Lyrica

pain

"I JUST started using this drug 3 days ago. I have been suffering with horrible pain from a herniated disc over the past 2 months. Tried hydrocortisone shots in my back and the pain went away for 3-4 days. I've been on vicodin and skelaxin as well as Aleve twice a day. I've had to take my vicodin every 4 hours instead of every 6 hours because the pain has been so bad. Just in the last 48 hours, I've noticed such a difference with Lyrica. I keep waiting for the pain to be there, but it is NOT. I'm still titrating my way up on the dosage, but in another day or two, my maximum dose will be 50 mg 3 times a day. Currently, I'm taking 50 mg 2 times a day. It really works."

10

December 12, 2008

45

137

54,247

Naloxegol

constipation, drug induced

"I started taking this med about 4 wks ago when my dr gave me samples. I decided to start out with half a pill. And it worked within hours. For years I would maybe have one bm a wk. if I was lucky. So I thought this med was the answer to my problems. I would only take it every few days and was still having a bm daily. My dr decided my dose of pain meds was to high even though I've been taking that dose for 7 yrs. I ran out of samples 3 wks ago and insurance won't pay so even though I haven't taken it for weeks I'm still having diarrhea daily. I'm not sure if it could possibly be from the movantik still or because my pain meds have been cut back. Either way I'm miserable and wonder if anyone has had side effects weeks after discontinuing?"

4

May 14, 2016

11

152

3,572

Insulin detemir

diabetes, type 2

"I have been using Levemir for 3 1/2 weeks. My fasting blood sugar went from 208 to 123 and I have lost 9 lbs. It is very easy to use. Feel better than I have in over a year!"

10

February 18, 2011

57

39

90,983

Norco

back pain

"I have had low back pain for about 20 years, had a disc bulge cut out L4-L5 now pinched never L5-S1. I WENT TO Norco because I have taken Vicidon for many year. Norco works very well for me. I take 4 10mg four times a day. "

10

September 26, 2011

28

48

225,795

Bupropion

depression

"I've only taken Wellbutrin SR for a couple of days and I've had a light headache but I've been able to focus and concentrate and I'm so happy that I've been productive too! If headache is the only thing I have to deal with I'll keep taking it."

6

June 2, 2011

35

48

101,443

Atralin

acne

"I am 39 yrs old, experiencing hormonal acne along the jaw line and T zone. As others noted I used Acanya and Atralin together experiencing excellent results. I now just use Atralin (and have for a year). I love it. I think it helps fade my melasma too. I also take a vitamin called Herpanacine. I has helped tremendously with my body acne, which is nearly impossible to fight without a horrible pill. It is natural, no side affects and really really works. I wish I had known about it earlier in life, would have saved me some heartache...which is why I want to share."

10

December 31, 2010

65

105

30,489

Klonopin

bipolar disorde

"This med has been great. I have suffered Bipolar Disorder and panic attacks for years. It has helped me tremendously. You may need to adjust the amount so you don't become tired during the day but once you find the optimal dose I feel it's a worthwhile medication."

10

May 21, 2008

109

48