Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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203,015	Gildess Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I've been taking this for about 4 months and I have never been an overly emotional person and now all the sudden my mood swings and emotions are off the charts. I never get that sad over things and it's made me a lot more depressed/sad. I've always had an easy period so that wasn't effected but my emotions are so messed up. I do not suggest this brand."	4	December 8, 2015	2	69
122,724	Linaclotide	constipation, chronic	"I have had severe constipation all my life. Was taking over the counter laxatives daily to go too the bathroom so I decided to talk to my Dr. about prescription laxative, she gave me Linzess. Well I have been on Linzess for a week now. Mornings are such a breeze. I take Linzess 145mg a half hour before meal and have a elimination with in 2 hours or less. This medicine is a miracle for me."	10	March 27, 2015	62	76
76,891	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"I started taking Belviq on July 15th. After the first 15 days free trial period, I lost 8 lbs. Before Belviq, I ate healthy foods but I felt hungry all the time and wound up snacking at night and even after a heavy dinner. Now I get full right away halfway through my meal and I don't snack at night any longer. To date, I've lost 15 lbs and counting! I had minor side effects - mostly tiredness. Been taking vitamin supplement and my tiredness has taper down. LOVE THIS PRODUCT!"	10	August 20, 2015	54	91
97,591	Synvisc	osteoarthritis	"I have arthritis in my knee. I had so much pain I walked with a heavy limp. I just turned 51. I don't want to have a knee replacement so I tried steroid injections, didn't work. I was recommended synvisc injections and It gave me relief along with 1200 mg. Fresh health care pure turmeric with bioperine. Amazon sells 3 mo. supply for $20. Mix 2 caps (broke open of course) with olive oil, enough to bind it and take it that way for max obsorbtion. That stuff is amazing with the injection I can do what I want most of the time."	8	August 28, 2017	2	103
107,998	Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin	birth control	"I have been on the patch for a month and noticed that my nipples are always on hard and my nipples are very sore! Not sure how much longer I can deal with the tenderness"	8	June 22, 2016	11	35
48,502	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"Had to switch to this from Levora that worked great. Even though Portia kept me from getting pregnant, I woke up every morning with cramps, nausea and by week 3 I had purpura show up on my legs."	2	August 14, 2017	4	38
131,595	Effexor XR	generalized anxiety disorde	"I started Effexor XR in Nov 2016. The first week (37.5 mg) was a bit of a roller coaster for me in terms of emotions. Every day around noon I would start to feel a bit panicky and get hot/cold flashes. After about 5 days the mood swings stopped. I had a brief period where I could feel there was a difference, and then it "crashed". I upped the dose, and the same pattern repeated every 3-4 weeks, where the meds would become effective, crash, increase the dose, and repeat. After roughly 6 months of this, I have finally made it to a dosage that didn't crash (187.5 mg). I am SO grateful for this - the benefits were well worth the wait. Doing things/talking to people no longer makes me feel completely exhausted. Have patience with this drug."	9	May 15, 2017	29	139
196,272	Fluvoxamine	anxiety and stress	"An excellent medicine for me for controlling thoughts and anxiety. I use 50mg at 8pm. I can't describe what a difference it has made to my life. I'm happy to take it for the rest of my life. I tried going without it for about a year because I was feeling good, but I will never do that again because of how horrible it was without it. When I've gone on Luvox, I feel the effect almost overnight. It is really important that you take it at the same time every day and that you follow a good sleeping schedule and not go to bed very late (i.e. after 11pm) for best results. There is only one downside for me and that is more difficult to reach orgasm and libido is reduced. If it was not for this I would give it a 10."	9	August 2, 2013	110	144
79,370	Plan B One-Step	emergency contraception	"Well, like many here I sat here and went through all these reviews at least twice probably more. September 8 was the start of my period then on the 18 I committed the act with the bf. Chance of pregnancy definitely minor but I was paranoid so he purchased the plan b one step. For approximately for 15 days I had light cramps and I do believe I also acquired a UTI. I was also fatigued had headache here and there and also had diarrhea tender breasts And on the 15 day today Mother Nature graced me with aunt flow. I am also way over the weight by at least 10-15 lbs over actually so the weight limit don't even worry about it. But when your period comes prepare yourself for some cramps"	10	September 2, 2015	12	133
130,237	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend last week and took the Plan B One-Step the day after and I got my period today. And I'm so happy I got my period today! So definitely look into this. It's way better than being pregnant."	10	April 2, 2014	26	44
162,491	Desogen	1</span> users found this comment helpful.	"When I first started taking Desogen it seemed fine. As a few months went by I noticed that it made me cry a lot and I mean a lot. There was a lot of emotional ups and downs for me and a bit of weight gain. I also had very severe migraines as well as blurry vision but I guess its different for everyone. I stopped taking Desogen and all these side effects stopped thankfully."	2	June 15, 2010	1	75
36,085	Efinaconazole	onychomycosis, toenail	"After using Jublia for 1 week, I see a slight improvement in the color and strength of my nails. I found that the applicator would leak out more than was needed so I squeezed the entire bottle into a small glass container and dip a plastic stick in for application. I would admonish others to carefully clip/file down all affected nails as low as possible prior to starting Jublia regimen as this makes penetration easier. A total cure possibility is claimed to be 17%, so once Jublia is discontinued, the problem will most likely reappear. It beats watching ones' nails melt away."	9	May 10, 2015	14	102
167,474	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"Let me just start off by saying. Breathe. Chances are you are fine. My boyfriend and I had our little mistake on a Saturday night around 8pm, I took Plan B the next day at 10:30pm. I was experiencing TERRIBLE cramping in my abdomen and very sharp pains in my ribs and I was still feeling that even 2 weeks after the pill. I was scared out of mind. I was getting severe headaches and nauseous. I would even get minor heat flashes.. But let me tell you, I'm not pregnant. I took a pregnancy test two weeks and 2 days after my accident and it came out negative. Even got my period the same day. If I can give any advice, it's STOP SEARCHING THE INTERNET. I know it's hard ladies, but it makes it so much worse. Just make it two weeks, good luck!!"	10	March 1, 2016	25	146
109,117	Nexplanon	birth control	"Don't listen to these dramatic people. If your a regular person with no mental problems and have fairly regular periods this implant can be life changing. Got it in Feb and haven't had a period or side effects at all."	9	April 5, 2017	24	40
147,868	Norethindrone	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I started taking this medication in the winter of 2016. I was having heavy periods, as well as bleeding in between. My gyno diagnosed me with uterine fibroids and uterine hyperplasia. I was given 5mg to take every day. I have not had a period. At first it was a dream pill. I lost weight and stopped having periods. Now my stomach hurts all the time, I was diagnosed with prolapse which I NEVER had issues until this pill, my boobs are getting bigger and horrible anxiety. I asked if I could stop taking this pill and my doc said "it is preventing you from getting uterine cancer." My urogyn said my type of hyperplasia does not cause cancer. I am so done."	3	August 14, 2017	2	123
7,676	Xanax	anxiety	"I was very uneasy always sad, lost how to be happy, jumpy at the slightest things and panic and from the second or third pill began to feel a difference. I felt like I could have fun again or really smile at least. It is like my brain needed a little help adjusting to difficult situations."	10	March 31, 2014	79	56
94,771	Abilify	bipolar disorde	"I was diagnosed as bipolar type II and my nurse practitioner in WA prescribed me abilify and I gained 30lb within a month of taking it. I blew up like a balloon and he said he doesn't have that side effect. I looked online and it says that it clearly does. He said to take it a few more weeks and see how I did. I gained ten more pounds and my mother insisted I stop taking it. I went from 148 to 188lb. It may have started helped with my symptoms but I was to concerned about my weight gain so he finally put me on Topamax."	2	October 24, 2013	27	108
198,912	Depo-Provera	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I wanted to go on the shot because the ease of only having to go to the doctor every 3 months and the chance of not having periods anymore were really attractive to me. So far ive only gotten my first shot and i can say without a doubt that i never want to go back for my 2nd one. I have had nonstop bleeding for TWO MONTHS. I cant have sex because i bleed too much which is ridiculous since the reason i got the shot was to have sex! My doctor never explained just how much people actually bleed on the depo shot and how common it is! If i knew id bleed everyday consistently for months on end i wouldve ran out of that office! I can only hope these symptoms will go away once the final 3rd month is over...."	1	August 4, 2016	11	144
155,849	Metronidazole	trichomoniasis	"This worked. What was not good was the horrible taste. The label warned about a bitter taste, and the pills were not coated at all. My boyfriend made the mistake of chewing them. Milk seemed to help me keep them down, but I will never forget the taste. That was the #1 'punishment' from getting this STI."	9	September 15, 2009	20	57
77,524	Cephalexin	bacterial infection	"I have an ingrown toenail infection and on the first dose it started to feel better, but, not any better with next 4 doses. However, I ate as directed but on dose 4 it felt like I had what felt like a bubble under my left upper back and front ... as if I needed to belch but when I did the pain went go away for about 30 seconds and came right back. It really felt like I was having heart issues. I was suppose to take 500 mg 3 times daily for 7 days. I cannot get the 3rd dose in a day, but, I felt horrible ... headaches too. I'm not going to take anymore and I'll call Dr. tomorrow."	3	January 8, 2017	8	123
4,589	Belviq	weight loss	"Day 4 on Belviq. Cravings haven't subsided nor do I feel like my brain is signaling me that I'm full or that I do not need that Reese's in line at the market for the ride home. My main concern is the tiredness, the lethargy and listlessness. It is horrible. I want to stop taking it but have read to "hang in there". Oh mercy!! I'm trying but it's so hard. My husband can notice the difference. My sexual appetite is gone, heck maybe it's bc I'm too tired. In any case I will continue for several more days as I hear this will go away, but it's so very hard. I am hoping that my cravings for sweets will subside as well. Will update."	3	June 15, 2016	16	125
74,691	Wellbutrin SR	depression	"I have been taking Wellbutrin SR to treat stress related depression. I have had no side effects and have experienced a large increase in my libido. I feel like a kid again."	10	January 19, 2009	91	32
212,853	Sofosbuvir / velpatasvir	hepatitis c	"I am thirty years old and have had hep c for about eight years. I was a very heavy IV drug user. After several years of abuse and horrible situations, I decided to get clean. I started epclusa in February. Genotype 3a the more aggressive one, and I did blood work after three weeks, and there is no indication of any hepatitis left. In either test. I will continue to take the medicine for the rest of the twelve weeks. And I had some side effects, in the first three weeks it was worse, headaches, body aches, nausea, and fatigue. But now its a lot better. Still some side effects, but there not as prevalent. Definitely worth it in the whole scheme of things. Excited for a new chance in life #!!#."	10	March 23, 2017	11	132
44,423	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I just started Sprintec a month ago because my birth control that i have been taking for 2 years stated to get to expensive. In the middle of my pack I started noticing a change in my appetite right away. I felt like every time I ate something I would have to throw up even if it was a cookie. Not to mention the cramps I would get during my period. On the Positive side it does prevent pregnancy so I guess its not that bad."	4	March 29, 2010	1	86
157,701	Accutane	acne	"I read the Accutane horror stories, so I turned down my dermatologists suggestion of it. After 4 more years (25 now), the cystic acne has just been getting worse and worse. It was seriously impacting my life. I just finished a month ago doing a 5 month 60mg/day treatment and my skin is flawless. I cannot believe it. I actually have better skin than people who I once thought had beautiful perfect skin. I experienced some joint pain the first month and dry lips the entire time, but I started seeing reductions in acne by month 2 and had no new cysts by month 4. There are still a few that are healing (yes, I would get some cysts that take 6-8 months to heal). I would highly recommend this. I have so much of my life back not worrying about skin."	10	April 11, 2016	39	142
48,467	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I started this birth control a little over a month ago, and it's my first time being on birth control. I'm pretty happy with it. The first week or so my body was adjusting to the drug, so I was much more moody. However my body has seemed to have adjusted, and I'm pretty happy with it. My only complaint is that my period has been almost nonstop. I bled for 2 1/2 weeks, stopped for a few days and now I'm back to bleeding again. I feel like I'm possibly dying but I read somewhere that this is normal so I'm gonna give it time. All in all I'm happy with it and I'd recommend it."	5	October 16, 2017	1	117
106,245	Oxymetazoline	nasal congestion	"I like the product, but the new cap is terrible. It took me a half an hour to get it off. Finally had to use a knife. Tell the whiz kids that come up with these ideas that there are a lot of us out there that don't have the strength of Hercules and are Rheumatoid Arthritis people. We can't get the bottles open."	10	September 8, 2016	0	64
109,773	Nexplanon	birth control	"Got the implant in October 2015 and just had it removed July 2016. Gained a total of 45 pounds. Also had acne, mood swings, irritability, no energy, and extremely tired. Irregular periods and prolonged periods as well. No wonder this is birth control - who wants to have sex? Couldn't wait to have this out! Will NEVER get it again and will not recommend it to anyone else either."	3	July 20, 2016	3	69
55,434	Belviq	obesity	"JUNE 9th weight 246 LBS. JUNE 25 weight 237lbs (weight lost before I started Belviq in order not to confound the results. Anyone can lose 9 lbs of weight gain efficiently in 16 days. It's the hard fought lbs that follow that are troublesome to lose and start the decline to excuses and discouragement. These are the LBS that I will give the credit to Belviq so that no one can say "It was water weight" or other excuse. July 22 224 Responder in spades!"	10	October 7, 2013	46	85
201,723	Zoloft	depression	"My fiance and I broke up, which made me depressed. 3 weeks later, my mother passed away. I couldn't stop crying. A hospital was testing anti-depressants on me. We decided that Zoloft worked best on me. It made it easier to cope & I finally stopped crying. Eventually I was able to get back to my normal life. I took it for about 2 months.If it makes you tired, take it before bed, which I did. I believe it saved my life."	10	May 5, 2013	180	82
166,057	Levonorgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I inserted the Mirena 5 month ago. Since I inserted the Mirena I am in a cycle of continuous bleeding. I bleed every single day. I will remove this nightmare on my next visit to the OBG."	1	January 29, 2017	11	37
23,275	Methadone	opiate withdrawal	"Awful!!!! Just gave me another thing to get off of. Ended up doing a lot of coke. Though I wasn't in any type of recovery either. My suggestion is anyone that wants to detox from opiates and is afraid to do it cold turkey, use suboxone, but ONLY to detox, don't use it as a maintenance med!! You can do it!!"	1	December 31, 2015	16	61
125,960	Viibryd	44</span> users found this comment helpful.	"I'm a 36 year old male. I've been dealing with major anxiety and panic attacks for about 6 years. Been on benzos for as long as I can remember. I do tend to drink a couple of times a week and while taking benzodiazepines I would black out all the time. It almost ruined my life. Until one day about 4 months ago my doctor introduced me to Viibryd. It has changed my life. I've tried it all, Lexapro, Zoloft, Prozac, Wellbutrin, Zyprexa, and many others. Had many sexual side effects among others. The first week with Viibryd I had nausea. It's a good idea to eat before taking Viibryd. I now have very little if any panic attacks. They are easy to deal with and control now. I even drink on Viibryd. Though I'm sure it's not recommended."	10	January 25, 2015	44	139
133,715	Bactrim DS	acne	"Have had severe acne for a long time and worked very well to clear up acne entirely with a few months. Unfortunately as soon as I go off of it, the acne slowly comes back. Still works amazing while on it though."	8	October 19, 2015	7	42
175,494	Scopolamine	motion sickness	"The reason I'm giving it a 9 instead of 10 is because of it's side effects. Otherwise, this patch works really well for an overnight or two day fishing trip (at least in my experience). I thought I'm getting cold and feeling sick after I get off the fishing boat because my throat was getting dry and dryer and dryer. At that time I'm not aware that one of it's side effects was dry mouth/throat. Aside from that, I didn't feel anything anymore after couple of days. I'll use it again for my next fishing trip. I'll opt for a dry throat verses getting sick on the boat."	9	August 24, 2010	9	108
188,488	ParaGard	birth control	"Hello all! For me I chose paragard as a hormone free birth control. I've had mine for almost 5 years. I love it! Insertion was quick and easy, felt like a cramp, but was gone moments afterward. The first few days I had mild spotting and a few cramps. My periods are now heavier for a day or two of my cycle, but have gotten less heavy in the past 6 months, and I occasionally have light cramps. My periods are regular (4-5 of bleeding) and come as expected each month. I honestly forget the paragard is there for the most part. My husband never "feels" a thing, and we don't stress about accidentally getting pregnant. I am 25, no children, no past pregnancies."	10	August 11, 2016	8	124
96,382	Sertraline	depression	"Had to start out with a very low dose 12.5 and work my way up to a 150 MG. Would up dose by 12.5 each week. Been on it for three months and have lost 15 pounds, also my hands shake and I can't sleep at night. Also had bad stomach pain. Only been on the 150 mg since Nov. 27th. My doctor said to give it two more months. So far have not gotten results yet with my anxiety or depression but it can take up to six months for some of these meds to start working. Will just have to be patient and give it more time to work. Will try Prozac if Zoloft doesn't work. My doctor said Prozac is the easiest one to get off of. Have read some good reviews on it and have tried two other ones before Zoloft so I'm hoping this one starts to kick in soon."	5	January 4, 2010	15	155
195,516	Aviane	birth control	"I have taken a few different birth controls and had a lot of problems with them (Apri-painful sharp pains during intercourse,cramps). I love Aviane. I do not have cramps ever, period lasts 3-4 days (not heavy), always comes the same day, pain has stopped, no weight gain, no cravings, no mood swings, nothing. I've taken it for over a year. My sex drive has decreased a little but I don't know if it's because of this pill as I don't really recall when my sex drive lessened."	10	February 11, 2015	9	87
171,630	Wellbutrin	adhd	"I've been on Wellbutrin for over a year now and I will probably be on it for the rest of my life. I have a dry mouth occasionally, food doesn't taste as good as it used to, and it makes me sweat a little more than normal, but without this medication I would be in a fetal position, in bed and crying most of the time. I would never even consider going off of it. I've tried for just a couple of days and the old symptoms of sadness start to set in. I took Zoloft for a while and it made me gain weight and I just wanted to sleep all the time. I was a zombie. If it weren't for Wellbutrin, I would probably be a recluse. Nothing interested me and I didn't want any social interaction. Now, I can't wait to get out and be around people. GOOD!"	10	June 15, 2011	224	151
197,779	Kytril	nausea/vomiting, chemotherapy induced	"Kytril works well to stop vomiting; however my experience is that I still 'feel' like vomiting all the time while on it. It also causes me terrible constipation; so I try not to take a lot of it. Overall I think it is a good medication for what it is supposed to do, but not perfect. Nothing really is I guess."	7	April 5, 2011	3	61
180,165	Doxylamine / pyridoxine	nausea/vomiting of pregnancy	"Diclegis is by far the best medicine for morning sickness..i suffered with all my pregnanciess (Hyperemesis Gravidarum) - ...which is severe morning sickness...with this pregnancy i was prescribe Diclegis. Which work wonders...not even drowsy! No nausea or vomiting I love this medicine it is a life saver and works great n completely safe..glad FDA put it back on the market"	10	November 16, 2016	6	60
217,989	Teriparatide	osteoporosis	"Mom 86 years old multiple vertebral compression fractures , loss of height 6-8 inches . Advanced lumbar osteoporosis , 45 degree deviation of spine ... Curves to left like a "C" . After six weeks on forteo.... Her spine is almost straight. She has gained weight after being in hospital on 15 day liquid diet for gall bladder removal. surgery. Still a little slumped at shoulders but standing straighter ... Breathing improved pain insignificant compared to before as pain was moderate or greater. Let's see after four months... Don't wait to start this Med if your spine is similar. Six orthopedics doctors never recommended it ... They only look for surgical cases...."	10	August 3, 2015	58	112
147,886	Norethindrone	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I was on Errin .35 for 6 weeks and decided to stop taking it due to having my period for all but 3 weeks straight. Only had small breaks in between like a day here or there and just when I thought it was done it started again. It also make me very tired to the point I would fall asleep in the middle of the afternoon if I wasn't actively doing something. I started it mainly because I am done having children and my periods were terrible because of my Fibromyalgia. The cons of taking this far out-weigh the pros for me. I would rather just feel like crap for a couple days a month than deal with periods lasting weeks."	2	July 3, 2017	5	122
132,896	Loestrin 24 Fe	birth control	"I just started this pill, this is my first month and I'm about two weeks in. I feel like no one this new has left any comments (I've been searching for answers and relatable experiences on it). I figure I might help a few people who are going to be in my position. My breast have gotten a bit bigger in just two weeks (half a cup size). No moodiness so far, in fact it may have bettered my mood. On my 11th day (today) I got a light period. I had cramps, but not Normal cramps and no where near as painful. When I woke up I felt pain in my mid abdomen, right above my belly button. As for weight gain, I feel bloated, but I always have problems with bloating - so I would need more time before I blame the birth control."	10	March 22, 2016	8	146
50,055	Gabapentin	bipolar disorde	"I have struggled for 4 years with anxiety and depression. The docs doped me up on benzos since no Antidepressanh would work. I finally had a break down and been off work 3 1/2 months. Gabapentin has changed me around in a day. I'm slowly increasing my dose to 1800mg. Remeron has helped work well on the depression and sleep and lack of appetite. Plus my GI issue.. The combo works for me."	8	July 19, 2015	42	73
206,942	Seasonale	birth control	"I was on this pill since the end of April, and everything has gone downhill since then. I bled for 21 days straight, then the bleeding stopped for about two weeks. After that, I bled everyday for the remaining two months, up until the sugar pills. Once I started a new pack, everything went great for the first two weeks. However, I started bleeding AGAIN midway into the third week. It was at that point, that the remaining patience I've had for this pill was lost. Yeah, this birth control truly does prevent pregnancy, because it prevents you from having sex in the first place, due to the never-ending shark week. :( I'm switching to a stronger pill, because this is my FOURTH month on birth control, so I should not be bleeding this much."	1	August 12, 2017	2	135
106,654	Implanon	birth control	"I got my implanon in December of last year, and I had no problems with getting it put in. It was painless and I thought that this one was going to work. I had no problems with it until late February, 2 months latter. When period started later and continued until 2 weeks ago, I had been on a constant period months straight. It was horribly painful and I cannot wait till I get it out in a year and a half."	2	September 12, 2015	2	82
164,502	Diclofenac	pain	"I experienced very high levels of pain in my upper back over the course of six months, with hand tremors and trouble swallowing. Muscle and joint pain followed. Tests for many conditions are negative, including rheumatoid arthritis, but we are still looking. Diclofenac was prescribed, and over the course of two weeks, the pain faded. I felt like a human being. I did not experience negative side effects. On the contrary, I did not suffer any of my standard migraines. Unfortunately, after 8 months, the VA hospital changed vendors and the new brand of Diclofenac was not effective. In the week following the change, I suffered all previous symptoms along with a migraine and upsurge in depression symptoms. Very frustrating. Still trying to sort it out."	9	January 31, 2013	12	126
111,615	Cipro	urinary tract infection	"Cipro caused me to have horrible panic attacks. I have been dealing with anxiety for the last 1.5 years, but had been doing so much better the last 5 months or so. I was prescribed it for a UTI, after my original antibiotic wouldn't be covered by ins. and I couldn't afford it. I will never take it again if I can help it all. It has set me back so much and even though I've finished it up over a week ago I am dealing with worsened anxiety still. I know it was the medication. I haven't been that bad since I started having trouble to begin with. It was awful. I've also had a lot of stomach issues since and can't help but wonder if it was the medication. I think the stuff is like poison for some people!!"	5	July 6, 2016	27	141
211,241	Entocort EC	crohn's disease, acute	"This medication worked great the first time I was diagnosed with Crohn's. No side effects that I noticed and started working very quickly. Several months later I had another flare and tried it again and it did not work for me. It was certainly worth a try to avoid the harmful side effects of other medications. I took this medicine along with Pentasa, which I use every day and still like."	7	September 21, 2010	41	71
176,085	Desyrel	sedation	"Unless I take this at bedtime, I have difficulty falling asleep as well as staying asleep. I am on the 50mg tabs, but usually only need to take half of the pill. Works VERY quickly, so It needs to be taken when in bed,and ready to sleep! It is just as effective now as it was many, many years ago when first prescribed, no need to adjust the dosage. It allows me to sleep later in the morning, and I no longer wake up every 2 hours. I take several other antidepressants during the day, but suffer from chronic pain, a good night's sleep makes a huge difference in my comfort level with no side effects either. I wake up feeling refreshed, ready to take on the day! I highly suggest you try this medication, if Dr suggests it."	10	September 16, 2016	90	139
110,345	Nexplanon	birth control	"I love this birth control. Ive had it for almost the full 3 years. My first 6 months I was extremely moody. But it went away. I didn't have a period for the first year and a half. After that I had one every 3 months or so. Yes they were a bit heavier and maybe a day or two longer. But 1 every 3 months, I'm ok w that. I like the fact I don't have to remember to take a pill every day or get a shot once a month! Works great for me. Every medication has side effects. They effect everyone differently."	10	February 11, 2016	4	105
181,782	Prozac	depression	"For years I struggled with depression unknowingly since I could remember never thought to take any action though until a few tragic events happened. Then came the suicidal thoughts and such so I went to a doctor and got this prescribed to me. Prozac 20mg, I can honestly say I have never felt so good in my life. Haven't had any suicidal thoughts or anxiety or very much depression. The only thing I can say negatively about this medicine is that it did decrease my sex drive and left me feeling quite tired and with a lack of energy when I first started taking it lasted about 2 days. Ever since then no such problems have occurred except for the lack of sex drive. Thank you Prozac you honestly saved my life."	10	December 13, 2010	36	132
208,398	Oseltamivir	influenza	"Caused me painful nausea and then vomiting about 30 minutes after taking it. Had to use a suppository promethazine to relieve nausea. Took it again about 5 years later for another flu - same thing happened. Just made me feel worse, but it worked for the rest of my family."	3	January 3, 2014	24	50
206,346	Mesalamine	ulcerative colitis, active	"I was diagnosed with left-sided UC in May of 2015. My GI prescribed 4.8 grams (4 pills in the am) of Lialda, plus 1 Canasa suppository (1 gram) at night. The suppository was for 3 weeks only. Within 2 weeks, the bleeding stopped, and I no longer saw the remnants of the colon tissue erosions when I had a bowl movement. I stopped taking the Canasa after a week and a half, because I think it was leading me towards diarrhea, and I felt slight rectal pain. There was no noticeable negative effect to me stopping the Canasa dose at that point. I continued to take the regular dosage of Lialda. I had some dizziness the first week or two, but that had since abated. I also noticed acne that I haven't had in many years. No issues with hair thinning."	8	June 25, 2015	28	141
162,695	Terconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Terconazole 0.8% made my itching go away while it was inserted, but it did not clear the infection. I had a little extra cream and so I have used it 4 nights in a row even though it is supposed to work after 3. I have to add that this is a tough infection I've had for at least 3 months, and I am pregnant which makes it even more difficult to heal. Obviously this won't be the case for everyone."	3	January 31, 2011	35	81
126,355	Carvedilol	left ventricular dysfunction	"My heart rate was speeding up to the point I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, it was more a problem at night when I would try to go to sleep, heart was pounding and a wave pressure in my ears was keeping me from sleeping, started medicine 3.125 mg twice daily and problem was in good control within one week, I have a blockage left side 30 to 40%, no problems since started medicine, blood pressure is in real good control, I continue EKG every 6 months. "	10	October 23, 2014	31	91
224,745	Bupropion	depression	"Best antidepressant I've ever taken bar none. I have been taking Wellbutrin for over 10 years and even though I've had the dosage adjusted over time, it has worked wonders. The reasons I like it is no weight gain, doesn't zap my energy, and helps me complete tasks. The only down side I have found is that it will keep me awake at night if I take it after 10am. I do take the generic version."	10	September 12, 2017	40	76
131,384	Generess Fe	birth control	"I'm on Mylans generic version of Generess Fe and so far its been okay. I've been on 4 different birth controls in the past year and a half and I was put on this one to try to eliminate a cyst I've had since November. While I can say the cyst pain had gone away I have now noticed that I get extremely nauseous on this pill. I'm sure it's just my body adjusting but I feel terrible. I take the pill at 9 every night so I think I have to make sure that I don't have an empty stomach when I take it. This pill has also made me break out a bit but hopefully that will go away in the next few months."	7	May 31, 2015	2	126
196,698	Paroxetine	depression	"I used paxil many, many years ago when going thru a bad divorce and it worked very well. Then after a few years on this stuff it stopped working. Well here I am over 15 years away from these types of meds, I lost my son and went into a deep depression. Not really wanting to go back on SSRI's (paxil) I was convinced by my doc to try paxil again. BAD mistake, after using 20 mg for 5 weeks ...nothing! I went bac even worse! This stuff (paxil) is really BAD. I went cold turkey and went thru 7 days of HELL! But now I can finally say I am off of this type of stuff FOREVER ! and I'm feeling great. I started to look at the good things in my life day by day. This really works."	1	December 6, 2017	1	140
108,509	Amphetamine	adhd	"I was a little skeptical to try a new drug but when my Daytrana went on backorder, I listened to my doctor and glad I did. I HATE to swallow pills and didn't want to carry around any syrup with me so this works perfect for me. Actually taste like orange! Which as you know most drugs don't actually taste like the flavor they say it should so I was pleasantly surprised. I got to try it out free for the first month and will be continuing to use in the future!"	10	July 26, 2016	9	92
15,142	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I have been taking this BC for 2 years now and have had a very good experience. My periods are pretty much gone and when I do have them they are very short and light. I have no gained any weight from this BC or noticed anything off mentally however I do feel very tired a lot (but I'm not sure this is due to the BC). The only thing that I would say is my breast are tender all the time (which doesn't really bother me)."	9	April 11, 2017	6	87
146,249	Suboxone	opiate dependence	"after the war, I became dependent on opiates to relieve back and knee injuries i sustained overseas. overtime my addiction grew into buying oxy and roxy and using 60-150mg/day. my addiction took control of my life and i was using just to fight off the withdraws. i went to the VA got put on suboxone. it took care of the w/ds and I am happy to say I'm free from the demons that are opiates. take that first step and realize you have a problem, when you are ready get this drug prescribed to you. it helped me become the man i once was and i am grateful. also, learn your triggers that lead you to use opiates and avoid them."	9	March 23, 2010	14	121
30,582	Chlorpheniramine	allergic rhinitis	"Although an off-label use, I find this drug to be an excellent sleep aid. It is relatively short acting and may be appropriate for middle of the night awakenings. It is very important, however, to get your doctor's clearance before such use. There are some drugs that interact with chlorpheniramine. It is especially important not to combine chlorpheniramine or any similar drug, including drugs for motion sickness, such as Dramamine or Meclizine. Patients with eye pressure issues (glaucoma) should also either avoid and/or discuss with a doctor before using it."	10	May 14, 2010	17	90
147,766	Norethindrone	birth control	"Worst birth control ever!!! First off, my mood swings and depression were crazy. Couldn't even get out of bed half the time. Then my face neck chest arms and back got covered in acne.. to top it off, it completely threw my period out of whack. And I took it at the same time everyday! I was on pill for 3 months.. needless to say.. I am done with this one! TRASH!!!!!!!!!"	1	May 17, 2017	1	72
94,032	Trintellix	major depressive disorde	"This medication has helped me so much! I tried Prozac, Zoloft, and Lexapro before starting this medication. I felt much better in about 3 days with Trintellix. It is so nice to have more focused energy and be able to function again at work as well as having fun with my kids again. Great medication!"	10	September 20, 2016	69	55
61,172	Xyzal	allergies	"Most allergy medicines have not helped me at all. I decided to try xyzal. I could tell a difference after the first dose. It doesn't make me tired like benadryl, so I guess it depends on the person. And since everyone is different, I don't understand why people say not to waste money on this product. Just because it didn't work for you, doesn't mean it won't work for others."	7	May 31, 2017	19	70
32,589	Lisinopril	high blood pressure	"i have been taking the medication for over a year and overtime the side effects have got worse and unbearable, the feeling of extreme tiredness and weakness, started having rapid heart beat, swelling in eyes and hands, its become too much my last few visit my bp has been normal so they are going to take me off and see how i do without it, which im glad cause i couldnt keep taking it with those side effects, hoping i will not need the medication but if i have to go back on im going to ask to be switched to something else"	4	February 15, 2010	40	103
42,253	Atenolol	high blood pressure	"I was diagnosed with genetic high blood pressure at 21. My dr put me on atenolol and it helped tremendously with my migraines. At first I thought it worked pretty well and hadn't had any side effects. Fast forward several years and I was always tired, suffered from anhedonia and depression, had decreased libido, and could never get a "runner's high" from working out. I'm off of it now and I feel alive again. The depression and anhedonia has lifted, I enjoy working out, and am myself again. It controlled my blood pressure well but at the expense of losing myself, it just wasn't worth it."	5	October 27, 2016	33	106
109,733	Nexplanon	birth control	"I've had nexaplanon for 9 months now, at first when first inserted I started my period regularly but it was like a month long and it was very light, just really a annoying! But after that no period for 8 months, I have gained 10 pounds and get more acne than usual, horrible mood swings at first, but I'm doing better now. but here's the thing that has me really worried, in the beggining of this month I started to work out and lift weights!, after a week of working out super hard, I started getting sore nipples, bloating , and cramps for A WHOLE MONTH (No blood tho) until 2 days ago the blood has came out and it's thick and painful like a regular period! I'm scared and hoping my body is okay, maybe I put my body in shock from working out!"	5	July 31, 2016	1	145
103,210	Estarylla	birth control	"After I started taking this medicine I started having crazy anxiety after my baby was born!!! I am the type to not take bc before preg so when the obgyn gave me this he told me to take it because you're real fertile. So then I got put on anti depressants but at the same time my anxiety had not gone away and also my blood pressure was getting higher!!! I decided to stop taking this medication after reading these reviews and wow I can't believe so many people have this experience! My first day off it and I'm starting to feel like myself and my blood pressure is getting to a normal level! This medication is dangerous!!!!"	1	December 3, 2016	2	118
200,720	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"I started taking Chantix no joke 4 days ago and today I have had NO desire to smoke at all! Very happy about that. I will continue to take Chantix. No weird dreams, actually feel more energetic and alert. Clear headed and able to breathe. Smoked since I was 12 and am getting ready to celebrate my 51st Birthday in a few weeks. Only thing I DO notice - I cannot get the smell of cigarettes out of my nose. No one around me smokes. It is really annoying. ANYONE ELSE have this happen to them?"	10	September 17, 2009	8	96
30,548	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I'm 20 and this is my first YI, and was told by my mom to go ahead and get this product, that is had fantastic reviews. However, now as I lay in bed itching like crazy, I'm reading reviews and I see I'm not the only one with this issue. I've been itching for a few days so I told my Mom and went to the store to get some Monistat 7-Day. This is the first night of use and I was excited to get this fixed. However, this itching is unbearable. I couldn't fall asleep and I've woken up at 4 am because of the insane itching. The only slight relief I can get is laying on my back. I want to rinse this cream out so bad, but if it gets rid of this YI, I'll deal with the horrific itchiness. Please, anyone reading this, avoid this product."	1	November 24, 2017	2	150
143,594	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I got mine February 2015, procedure was easy even though they had to put it in twice because the 1st time it was sticking out my arm, haven't got pregnant. But my periods are crazy out of control I stay on more than I'm off which is very annoying. Then I will stop bleeding for a day or two and than start again and it will last for a good 3 weeks just this last month I was on for 18 days came off on a Monday I was back on, on Sunday remind you I was on my period for 18 days its so stressful but I trying to wait my year just to see if anything changes like the Dr said. But I'm ready to take it OUT!!!"	6	December 8, 2016	0	130
64,796	Sertraline	anxiety and stress	"I have been taking Sertraline for 3 months now for anxiety, I started with 50mg and have had very bad mood swings, aggression attacks and feeling of throwing up for roughly a week, however after that I started to feel much better until a month later, I was feeling just like before taking the medicine (anxious) . So the doctor increased my dosage to 100mg, and had even worst side effects, very severe mood swings, aggression attacks at anything, hungry all the time and fatigue, this has lasted for a month, however now, two months after increasing my dosage, I have been feeling much much better. Bottom line, I say give I time to work, about a month, and if you didn't feel better, then you should talk to your doctor, don't give up on it "	9	August 11, 2015	52	137
165,398	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"Around May 28th (in my fertile window I believe, I track periods.) I had gone to see my boyfriend and we never really use condoms and I just started my birth control mid-cycle, so about 10 days in. I took the pill for 4 days but I wasn't aware that you had to wait at least a week for it to be effective so when I found this out about 8hrs after having unprotected sex (three rounds using the pullout method but precum contains sperm I think.) I got the EC. My period wasn't for another two weeks and all I did was panic, worry and read these reviews. Since I continued taking my birth control as instructed my period came 3 days late when I started taking the placebo pill. Please be safe and have protected sex.And take the pill within good time!"	10	June 18, 2017	2	144
80,452	Fenofibric acid	high cholesterol	"On prescription for about 3 weeks and started getting severe joint pain in feet, ankles, knees, hips, elbows, shoulders, wrists, hands and fingers. Have a lot of fatigue and sleeplessness. I feel it is this drug. I stopped taking 1 week ago, but side effects are still bothering me greatly. Doctor did blood work and "everything looks normal". Told me to drink lots of fluids and take Tylenol until drug out of my system."	1	July 25, 2015	6	74
75,317	Vistaril	anxiety	"I'm glad I was prescribed Vistaril. It relives anxiety quickly without all the downsides of Klonopin or Xanax. The drowsiness is more pronounced, but I'll take it over a panic attack. This seems like a good medicine to take as needed. Be careful driving, and remember to rely on natural coping skills as well. To the people experiencing an abnormal amount of drowsiness or nausea, just remember it's temporary. It was totally effective for me, and my anxiety is moderate."	10	February 6, 2015	82	80
37,106	Zepatier	hepatitis c	"I'm a 39 year old white male, 6'2 201 pounds, diagnosed with chronic Hep C For 6 years at least. I started zepatier four weeks ago, just got my first blood work done yesterday and got the results today... the virus is already undetectable! No side effects at all... I have 8 more weeks to go of the medication, one tablet every morning... good luck with your treatment. If you haven't got into some form of treatment, I highly suggest it. You'll be glad you did. If you are an addict, I suggest stopping in order to get treated.. even if you smoke weed, I suggest stopping.. I had a friend who was turned down for the treatment because he had weed in his system! They will not treat you if you have anything in your system. life is too precious!"	10	March 14, 2017	23	141
6,013	Flecainide	atrial flutte	"Excellent result in preventing "atrial fibrillation" episodes, however I have developed a rash (head, neck, arms below elbow and lower legs) severe flushing and itching. Flecainide dose is 50 mg/day with 100 mg amiodarone four times/week. I am considering an ablation in hope of getting off the medicines."	10	November 27, 2011	25	48
76,548	Ketoprofen	pain	"I have taken this product for headaches, backaches and toothaches and having tried Motrin, Extra Strength Tylenol, and Aleve for these issues in the past I would give Orudis KT the highest rating of the OTC pain medications."	9	March 27, 2008	29	38
45,339	Fluoxetine	binge eating disorde	"Cured me from years of binge eating that I thought would be with me until I died. I can now say I am extremely happy and healthy and binge free! It took me about a month and a half to feel the drugs effect so please DON'T GIVE UP! I did have terrible side effects for the first 6 weeks such as stomach ache, drowsiness, bad dreams, lack of energy. But these all wore off gradually and it was so worth it!!"	10	July 9, 2015	32	82
61,013	Focalin	adhd	"My daughter (6 years old) has been on Focalin for 30 days now, to control her ADHD. This is our wonder drug. Gives her the control she needs, without making her have ups and downs. She hasn't experienced any problems with sleep, and we can see the medicine leave her after about 6 hours."	10	August 7, 2008	78	54
218,983	Depakote	bipolar disorde	"I take 1000mg a day for Bi-polar II. I first went on this medicine at 200mg back in September last year when I was in a manic episode and was first diagnosed. At that time they also put me on quetiapine and citalopram. I am not just on Epilim. I am stable apart from a couple of days a month where I am very down. Reading the reviews I am totally relieved to hear that other people just don't feel full on this medicine- I am constantly hungry. I never feel full and eat and eat. I go to the gym four times a week to try and counteract this though. I have gained 28lbs since starting to take this medicine and I'm really trying to lose it but it's tough going to be honest. Better than me being mad though."	7	May 11, 2011	25	141
118,762	Zoloft	depression	"I have suffered from depression for a long time, but never believed it. I always said "It's a rough patch, I'll come out of it soon" ..8 years on, I was down and out and suicidal. My Dr. recommended Zoloft. I was skeptical and afraid of playing with my emotions. I thought depressed was just "Me". But I gave it a go, after 3.5 weeks, the most wonderful thing has happened. I feel NORMAL. I can cope with my day, I am hopeful about the future. There were side effects for the first week, I took my pill at night which helped and kept up the exercise, they passed. If I can give any advice it's don't be afraid to take control of your body and don't feel guilty if you decide to try medicines, listen to your Dr. You deserve to be happy."	10	August 20, 2012	172	144
206,516	Mesalamine	crohn's disease, maintenance	"I'm a 25 year old female. I was diagnosed with Crohn's in August 2011. I had a bowel resection at the end of September due to the severity of my illness. I've been taking Pentasa for about 3 months now and feel good, but my hair has been falling out like crazy. I read a normal person loses 50-100 strands a day, I'm losing probably triple that. It's really depressing, I'm switching to another medicine to see if that helps with the hair loss. Other than that I haven't had any side affects. Good luck!"	7	December 26, 2011	33	95
212,589	Pamelor	migraine prevention	"I have been taking Pamelor for close to 4 years now. After a coiling procedure for an inoperable brain aneurism, I suffered constant migraines. The doctor who performed the coiling did not offer any solution, but a local neurologist in my home town prescribed it for me. It changed what was to be my new life of pain into a much more tolerable existence. A little dizziness is easy to live with. I take 50 mg every morning. Life is good again!"	10	March 19, 2013	94	82
173,238	Clonazepam	anxiety	"I have been on Klonopin for years now to treat my severe anxiety. Initially I tried other things like Xanax, Ativan, and Valium. None of those compared to the relief I felt taking this. The only downside is having to take more due to tolerance increasing, but it seems a very small price to pay to be able to function in the "real world". I recommend this to anyone who needs help managing their anxiety, well in conjunction with therapy."	10	March 2, 2010	37	80
70,874	Magnesium citrate	constipation	"Diagnosed with Kidney Cancer in 2013, according to the CT/MRI scans Doc said I was "backed up". Said to drink a full bottle of Magnesium Citrate with a lot of water. Took a good 30-45 minutes to start feeling the movement in the gut. You'll sit on the toilet for about 20 minutes while a violent volcano eruption happens out of your bum. Liquid lava I'd call it, It will shoot out of you like a high pressure washer - gets the job done. But the fact of the matter is, it works extremely well. I would suggest using MC when you're terribly constipated but not for every day use. I'm sitting on the Ceramic Throne as we speak after chugging a sweet cherry flavored bottle of Magnesium Citrate."	10	April 30, 2016	32	129
147,362	Alprazolam	anxiety	"Xanax is something that I was afraid to take, given the fact that people with anxiety and panic attacks are usually scared of what the medicine is going to do. I finally gave in and started taking my Xanax on a day when I needed to go to the Doctor which terrifies me. I took the lowest dose, 0.25 mg and I am so thankful that I did. No panic whatsoever at the Doctors office. I so look forward to knowing that I will have something to take to help me get through panic situations that I have been avoiding for years."	10	October 12, 2011	10	102
130,248	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"On January 21, the condom broke. My boyfriend purchased it the next day. I took the pill about 18 hours later. Immediately I started to experience side effects like headaches, cramps & body aches. After a week my side effects was light cramping & mild headaches. I got my period today ! My period usually comes round the first week of every month; So im a couple days late. I never been so happy to be in so much pain. I normally have bad cramps so this is nothing new. Be patient & dont stress."	9	March 10, 2014	37	95
226,475	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I am 24 with no children. On November 21, 2014 I had my Paragard removed and Nexplanon inserted the same day. The insertion wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, and healed pretty quickly, about 1 week. I missed my first period and then they went back to normal, gradually getting shorter and lighter. My last period was 3 weeks long and now I am 1 week and 1 day late for my next. My symptoms didn't show up until recently: violent mood swings, headaches, nausea, dizziness, backache, acne on face & body. I have gained 10lbs. even though my diet and exercise haven't changed at all. I like it ok enough, but there is a good chance I'll have it removed before 3 years."	7	July 24, 2015	1	129
99,682	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"My apt was on Friday afternoon..I started my clear liquid diet Sunday night.. I took my 1st dose of Suprep on Thursday at 5:30 pm, I followed other users suggestions in mixing the prep with very cold water and drinking thru a straw to limit taste bud exposure, the 1st dose, with added water is only 16 ounces, followed by 2 more 16 oz. glasses of plain water within the next hour..it worked very fast going thru my system and I was able to sleep in my bed, for a full 8 1/2 hrs...I followed the treatment the following morning..at end of process , fluids came out colorless...fasting since Sunday gave me NO side affects since I was only passing liquids when I used the Suprep....and I lost over 8 lbs and no fear of future colonoscopies"	10	January 21, 2017	24	137
192,426	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	acne	"I have just started my third month with Yaz. I started back on the pill because I started breaking out two years ago when I stopped it. I have started to break out more than usual in my second month with larger pimples but from what I read on here that is normal. It has helped my cycle not be as painful also but I'm hoping it will work for the reason I got back on to clear my face. Keeping my fingers crossed."	8	September 18, 2014	4	84
193,281	Cyclobenzaprine	sciatica	"I find this medication to be very effective with relatively few side effects. Dry mouth being the most bothersome. However I can deal with dry mouth given the pain relief this medication provides"	8	January 14, 2016	20	33
131,837	Effexor XR	generalized anxiety disorde	"Effexor has changed my life. I have always had bad anxiety but it got out of control after a traumatic event 3 years ago. Finally decided I needed some help and was prescribed Effexor. I doubted it would help - I tried Lexapro a few years before and had awful panic attacks. I am so glad I was wrong and gave Effexor a chance! My anxiety has greatly decreased and I'm now able to function and think about things other than worries. I had some unexpected benefits too including reduced social anxiety, I'm more motivated, increased confidence, and a general feeling of happiness and well-being. No real negative side effects - I have lost about 15 pounds and I was a normal weight. I feel like this is how I should have been feeling all my life."	10	July 26, 2014	274	137
50,434	Gabapentin	restless legs syndrome	"Only problem I have found with Gabapentin is the need to increase the dosage over the long run. I am now up to 2000 MG a night. Having talked to many using the same medicine, it would seem the limit is 2400 MG, after that no increase seems to help. I started back in 1999 with 100 MG a night. Over the last 13 years the need to increase has been gradual but needed. I am approaching the limit. Gabapentin has been a Godsend."	10	November 16, 2012	81	84
5,198	Orsythia	birth control	"I had been on Lutera for more than a year with no side effects or issues to speak of. My pharmacy switched me without notice to Orsythia, and my biggest complaint (after less than three weeks of use) is that I'm now experiencing deep, painful breakouts around my chin, which I'm attributing to Orsythia since it has been the only thing in my routine that's changed. Needless to say, I've already met with my gyn and will be switching to a new pill as soon as this pack's done."	2	October 16, 2012	2	89
57,634	Acetaminophen / hydrocodone	back pain	"I suffer from arthritic pain all over, fingers growing crooked, etc. Stiffness, pain, and severely limited movement are characteristic. I use (I think Watson) hydrocodone of 7.5/325 acetaminophen. It's a godsend. Allows me to work doing much of the work I did as a young man, although certainly not as fast, and of course, being 69, not as strong either. I usually take one in the morning, if needed one in the afternoon, then again a little before bedtime. I have never had to take more than 4 in one day, that only a few times. Have been using for about two years now, and it knocks the hell out of inflammation from this disease. I don't perceive any addiction and I have no notable negative effects. Occasionally use Tylenol PM instead."	9	October 26, 2016	11	132
32,427	Lisinopril	migraine prevention	"Headaches that lasted all day nearly every day for 18 months. Started on lisinopril for mildly elevated blood pressure (15 mg). Headaches went down to about one/month and those were now responsive to Excedrin."	10	January 23, 2015	34	34

203,015

Gildess Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I've been taking this for about 4 months and I have never been an overly emotional person and now all the sudden my mood swings and emotions are off the charts. I never get that sad over things and it's made me a lot more depressed/sad. I've always had an easy period so that wasn't effected but my emotions are so messed up. I do not suggest this brand."

4

December 8, 2015

2

69

122,724

Linaclotide

constipation, chronic

"I have had severe constipation all my life. Was taking over the counter laxatives daily to go too the bathroom so I decided to talk to my Dr. about prescription laxative, she gave me Linzess. Well I have been on Linzess for a week now. Mornings are such a breeze. I take Linzess 145mg a half hour before meal and have a elimination with in 2 hours or less. This medicine is a miracle for me."

10

March 27, 2015

62

76

76,891

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"I started taking Belviq on July 15th. After the first 15 days free trial period, I lost 8 lbs. Before Belviq, I ate healthy foods but I felt hungry all the time and wound up snacking at night and even after a heavy dinner. Now I get full right away halfway through my meal and I don't snack at night any longer. To date, I've lost 15 lbs and counting! I had minor side effects - mostly tiredness. Been taking vitamin supplement and my tiredness has taper down. LOVE THIS PRODUCT!"

10

August 20, 2015

54

91

97,591

Synvisc

osteoarthritis

"I have arthritis in my knee. I had so much pain I walked with a heavy limp. I just turned 51. I don't want to have a knee replacement so I tried steroid injections, didn't work. I was recommended synvisc injections and It gave me relief along with 1200 mg. Fresh health care pure turmeric with bioperine. Amazon sells 3 mo. supply for $20. Mix 2 caps (broke open of course) with olive oil, enough to bind it and take it that way for max obsorbtion. That stuff is amazing with the injection I can do what I want most of the time."

8

August 28, 2017

2

103

107,998

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

birth control

"I have been on the patch for a month and noticed that my nipples are always on hard and my nipples are very sore! Not sure how much longer I can deal with the tenderness"

8

June 22, 2016

11

35

48,502

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"Had to switch to this from Levora that worked great. Even though Portia kept me from getting pregnant, I woke up every morning with cramps, nausea and by week 3 I had purpura show up on my legs."

2

August 14, 2017

4

38

131,595

Effexor XR

generalized anxiety disorde

"I started Effexor XR in Nov 2016. The first week (37.5 mg) was a bit of a roller coaster for me in terms of emotions. Every day around noon I would start to feel a bit panicky and get hot/cold flashes. After about 5 days the mood swings stopped. I had a brief period where I could feel there was a difference, and then it "crashed". I upped the dose, and the same pattern repeated every 3-4 weeks, where the meds would become effective, crash, increase the dose, and repeat. After roughly 6 months of this, I have finally made it to a dosage that didn't crash (187.5 mg). I am SO grateful for this - the benefits were well worth the wait. Doing things/talking to people no longer makes me feel completely exhausted. Have patience with this drug."

9

May 15, 2017

29

139

196,272

Fluvoxamine

anxiety and stress

"An excellent medicine for me for controlling thoughts and anxiety. I use 50mg at 8pm. I can't describe what a difference it has made to my life. I'm happy to take it for the rest of my life. I tried going without it for about a year because I was feeling good, but I will never do that again because of how horrible it was without it. When I've gone on Luvox, I feel the effect almost overnight. It is really important that you take it at the same time every day and that you follow a good sleeping schedule and not go to bed very late (i.e. after 11pm) for best results. There is only one downside for me and that is more difficult to reach orgasm and libido is reduced. If it was not for this I would give it a 10."

9

August 2, 2013

110

144

79,370

Plan B One-Step

emergency contraception

"Well, like many here I sat here and went through all these reviews at least twice probably more. September 8 was the start of my period then on the 18 I committed the act with the bf. Chance of pregnancy definitely minor but I was paranoid so he purchased the plan b one step. For approximately for 15 days I had light cramps and I do believe I also acquired a UTI. I was also fatigued had headache here and there and also had diarrhea tender breasts And on the 15 day today Mother Nature graced me with aunt flow. I am also way over the weight by at least 10-15 lbs over actually so the weight limit don't even worry about it. But when your period comes prepare yourself for some cramps"

10

September 2, 2015

12

133

130,237

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend last week and took the Plan B One-Step the day after and I got my period today. And I'm so happy I got my period today! So definitely look into this. It's way better than being pregnant."

10

April 2, 2014

26

44

162,491

Desogen

1</span> users found this comment helpful.

"When I first started taking Desogen it seemed fine. As a few months went by I noticed that it made me cry a lot and I mean a lot. There was a lot of emotional ups and downs for me and a bit of weight gain. I also had very severe migraines as well as blurry vision but I guess its different for everyone. I stopped taking Desogen and all these side effects stopped thankfully."

2

June 15, 2010

1

75

36,085

Efinaconazole

onychomycosis, toenail

"After using Jublia for 1 week, I see a slight improvement in the color and strength of my nails. I found that the applicator would leak out more than was needed so I squeezed the entire bottle into a small glass container and dip a plastic stick in for application. I would admonish others to carefully clip/file down all affected nails as low as possible prior to starting Jublia regimen as this makes penetration easier. A total cure possibility is claimed to be 17%, so once Jublia is discontinued, the problem will most likely reappear. It beats watching ones' nails melt away."

9

May 10, 2015

14

102

167,474

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"Let me just start off by saying. Breathe. Chances are you are fine. My boyfriend and I had our little mistake on a Saturday night around 8pm, I took Plan B the next day at 10:30pm. I was experiencing TERRIBLE cramping in my abdomen and very sharp pains in my ribs and I was still feeling that even 2 weeks after the pill. I was scared out of mind. I was getting severe headaches and nauseous. I would even get minor heat flashes.. But let me tell you, I'm not pregnant. I took a pregnancy test two weeks and 2 days after my accident and it came out negative. Even got my period the same day. If I can give any advice, it's STOP SEARCHING THE INTERNET. I know it's hard ladies, but it makes it so much worse. Just make it two weeks, good luck!!"

10

March 1, 2016

25

146

109,117

Nexplanon

birth control

"Don't listen to these dramatic people. If your a regular person with no mental problems and have fairly regular periods this implant can be life changing. Got it in Feb and haven't had a period or side effects at all."

9

April 5, 2017

24

40

147,868

Norethindrone

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I started taking this medication in the winter of 2016. I was having heavy periods, as well as bleeding in between. My gyno diagnosed me with uterine fibroids and uterine hyperplasia. I was given 5mg to take every day. I have not had a period. At first it was a dream pill. I lost weight and stopped having periods. Now my stomach hurts all the time, I was diagnosed with prolapse which I NEVER had issues until this pill, my boobs are getting bigger and horrible anxiety. I asked if I could stop taking this pill and my doc said "it is preventing you from getting uterine cancer." My urogyn said my type of hyperplasia does not cause cancer. I am so done."

3

August 14, 2017

2

123

7,676

Xanax

anxiety

"I was very uneasy always sad, lost how to be happy, jumpy at the slightest things and panic and from the second or third pill began to feel a difference. I felt like I could have fun again or really smile at least. It is like my brain needed a little help adjusting to difficult situations."

10

March 31, 2014

79

56

94,771

Abilify

bipolar disorde

"I was diagnosed as bipolar type II and my nurse practitioner in WA prescribed me abilify and I gained 30lb within a month of taking it. I blew up like a balloon and he said he doesn't have that side effect. I looked online and it says that it clearly does. He said to take it a few more weeks and see how I did. I gained ten more pounds and my mother insisted I stop taking it. I went from 148 to 188lb. It may have started helped with my symptoms but I was to concerned about my weight gain so he finally put me on Topamax."

2

October 24, 2013

27

108

198,912

Depo-Provera

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I wanted to go on the shot because the ease of only having to go to the doctor every 3 months and the chance of not having periods anymore were really attractive to me. So far ive only gotten my first shot and i can say without a doubt that i never want to go back for my 2nd one. I have had nonstop bleeding for TWO MONTHS. I cant have sex because i bleed too much which is ridiculous since the reason i got the shot was to have sex! My doctor never explained just how much people actually bleed on the depo shot and how common it is! If i knew id bleed everyday consistently for months on end i wouldve ran out of that office! I can only hope these symptoms will go away once the final 3rd month is over...."

1

August 4, 2016

11

144

155,849

Metronidazole

trichomoniasis

"This worked. What was not good was the horrible taste. The label warned about a bitter taste, and the pills were not coated at all. My boyfriend made the mistake of chewing them. Milk seemed to help me keep them down, but I will never forget the taste. That was the #1 'punishment' from getting this STI."

9

September 15, 2009

20

57

77,524

Cephalexin

bacterial infection

"I have an ingrown toenail infection and on the first dose it started to feel better, but, not any better with next 4 doses. However, I ate as directed but on dose 4 it felt like I had what felt like a bubble under my left upper back and front ... as if I needed to belch but when I did the pain went go away for about 30 seconds and came right back. It really felt like I was having heart issues. I was suppose to take 500 mg 3 times daily for 7 days. I cannot get the 3rd dose in a day, but, I felt horrible ... headaches too. I'm not going to take anymore and I'll call Dr. tomorrow."

3

January 8, 2017

8

123

4,589

Belviq

weight loss

"Day 4 on Belviq. Cravings haven't subsided nor do I feel like my brain is signaling me that I'm full or that I do not need that Reese's in line at the market for the ride home. My main concern is the tiredness, the lethargy and listlessness. It is horrible. I want to stop taking it but have read to "hang in there". Oh mercy!! I'm trying but it's so hard. My husband can notice the difference. My sexual appetite is gone, heck maybe it's bc I'm too tired. In any case I will continue for several more days as I hear this will go away, but it's so very hard. I am hoping that my cravings for sweets will subside as well. Will update."

3

June 15, 2016

16

125

74,691

Wellbutrin SR

depression

"I have been taking Wellbutrin SR to treat stress related depression. I have had no side effects and have experienced a large increase in my libido. I feel like a kid again."

10

January 19, 2009

91

32

212,853

Sofosbuvir / velpatasvir

hepatitis c

"I am thirty years old and have had hep c for about eight years. I was a very heavy IV drug user. After several years of abuse and horrible situations, I decided to get clean. I started epclusa in February. Genotype 3a the more aggressive one, and I did blood work after three weeks, and there is no indication of any hepatitis left. In either test. I will continue to take the medicine for the rest of the twelve weeks. And I had some side effects, in the first three weeks it was worse, headaches, body aches, nausea, and fatigue. But now its a lot better. Still some side effects, but there not as prevalent. Definitely worth it in the whole scheme of things. Excited for a new chance in life #!!#."

10

March 23, 2017

11

132

44,423

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I just started Sprintec a month ago because my birth control that i have been taking for 2 years stated to get to expensive. In the middle of my pack I started noticing a change in my appetite right away. I felt like every time I ate something I would have to throw up even if it was a cookie. Not to mention the cramps I would get during my period. On the Positive side it does prevent pregnancy so I guess its not that bad."

4

March 29, 2010

1

86

157,701

Accutane

acne

"I read the Accutane horror stories, so I turned down my dermatologists suggestion of it. After 4 more years (25 now), the cystic acne has just been getting worse and worse. It was seriously impacting my life. I just finished a month ago doing a 5 month 60mg/day treatment and my skin is flawless. I cannot believe it. I actually have better skin than people who I once thought had beautiful perfect skin. I experienced some joint pain the first month and dry lips the entire time, but I started seeing reductions in acne by month 2 and had no new cysts by month 4. There are still a few that are healing (yes, I would get some cysts that take 6-8 months to heal). I would highly recommend this. I have so much of my life back not worrying about skin."

10

April 11, 2016

39

142

48,467

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I started this birth control a little over a month ago, and it's my first time being on birth control. I'm pretty happy with it. The first week or so my body was adjusting to the drug, so I was much more moody. However my body has seemed to have adjusted, and I'm pretty happy with it. My only complaint is that my period has been almost nonstop. I bled for 2 1/2 weeks, stopped for a few days and now I'm back to bleeding again. I feel like I'm possibly dying but I read somewhere that this is normal so I'm gonna give it time. All in all I'm happy with it and I'd recommend it."

5

October 16, 2017

1

117

106,245

Oxymetazoline

nasal congestion

"I like the product, but the new cap is terrible. It took me a half an hour to get it off. Finally had to use a knife. Tell the whiz kids that come up with these ideas that there are a lot of us out there that don't have the strength of Hercules and are Rheumatoid Arthritis people. We can't get the bottles open."

10

September 8, 2016

0

64

109,773

Nexplanon

birth control

"Got the implant in October 2015 and just had it removed July 2016. Gained a total of 45 pounds. Also had acne, mood swings, irritability, no energy, and extremely tired. Irregular periods and prolonged periods as well. No wonder this is birth control - who wants to have sex? Couldn't wait to have this out! Will NEVER get it again and will not recommend it to anyone else either."

3

July 20, 2016

3

69

55,434

Belviq

obesity

"JUNE 9th weight 246 LBS. JUNE 25 weight 237lbs (weight lost before I started Belviq in order not to confound the results. Anyone can lose 9 lbs of weight gain efficiently in 16 days. It's the hard fought lbs that follow that are troublesome to lose and start the decline to excuses and discouragement. These are the LBS that I will give the credit to Belviq so that no one can say "It was water weight" or other excuse. July 22 224 Responder in spades!"

10

October 7, 2013

46

85

201,723

Zoloft

depression

"My fiance and I broke up, which made me depressed. 3 weeks later, my mother passed away. I couldn't stop crying. A hospital was testing anti-depressants on me. We decided that Zoloft worked best on me. It made it easier to cope & I finally stopped crying. Eventually I was able to get back to my normal life. I took it for about 2 months.If it makes you tired, take it before bed, which I did. I believe it saved my life."

10

May 5, 2013

180

82

166,057

Levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I inserted the Mirena 5 month ago. Since I inserted the Mirena I am in a cycle of continuous bleeding. I bleed every single day. I will remove this nightmare on my next visit to the OBG."

1

January 29, 2017

11

37

23,275

Methadone

opiate withdrawal

"Awful!!!! Just gave me another thing to get off of. Ended up doing a lot of coke. Though I wasn't in any type of recovery either. My suggestion is anyone that wants to detox from opiates and is afraid to do it cold turkey, use suboxone, but ONLY to detox, don't use it as a maintenance med!! You can do it!!"

1

December 31, 2015

16

61

125,960

Viibryd

44</span> users found this comment helpful.

"I'm a 36 year old male. I've been dealing with major anxiety and panic attacks for about 6 years. Been on benzos for as long as I can remember. I do tend to drink a couple of times a week and while taking benzodiazepines I would black out all the time. It almost ruined my life. Until one day about 4 months ago my doctor introduced me to Viibryd. It has changed my life. I've tried it all, Lexapro, Zoloft, Prozac, Wellbutrin, Zyprexa, and many others. Had many sexual side effects among others. The first week with Viibryd I had nausea. It's a good idea to eat before taking Viibryd. I now have very little if any panic attacks. They are easy to deal with and control now. I even drink on Viibryd. Though I'm sure it's not recommended."

10

January 25, 2015

44

139

133,715

Bactrim DS

acne

"Have had severe acne for a long time and worked very well to clear up acne entirely with a few months. Unfortunately as soon as I go off of it, the acne slowly comes back. Still works amazing while on it though."

8

October 19, 2015

7

42

175,494

Scopolamine

motion sickness

"The reason I'm giving it a 9 instead of 10 is because of it's side effects. Otherwise, this patch works really well for an overnight or two day fishing trip (at least in my experience). I thought I'm getting cold and feeling sick after I get off the fishing boat because my throat was getting dry and dryer and dryer. At that time I'm not aware that one of it's side effects was dry mouth/throat. Aside from that, I didn't feel anything anymore after couple of days. I'll use it again for my next fishing trip. I'll opt for a dry throat verses getting sick on the boat."

9

August 24, 2010

9

108

188,488

ParaGard

birth control

"Hello all! For me I chose paragard as a hormone free birth control. I've had mine for almost 5 years. I love it! Insertion was quick and easy, felt like a cramp, but was gone moments afterward. The first few days I had mild spotting and a few cramps. My periods are now heavier for a day or two of my cycle, but have gotten less heavy in the past 6 months, and I occasionally have light cramps. My periods are regular (4-5 of bleeding) and come as expected each month. I honestly forget the paragard is there for the most part. My husband never "feels" a thing, and we don't stress about accidentally getting pregnant. I am 25, no children, no past pregnancies."

10

August 11, 2016

8

124

96,382

Sertraline

depression

"Had to start out with a very low dose 12.5 and work my way up to a 150 MG. Would up dose by 12.5 each week. Been on it for three months and have lost 15 pounds, also my hands shake and I can't sleep at night. Also had bad stomach pain. Only been on the 150 mg since Nov. 27th. My doctor said to give it two more months. So far have not gotten results yet with my anxiety or depression but it can take up to six months for some of these meds to start working. Will just have to be patient and give it more time to work. Will try Prozac if Zoloft doesn't work. My doctor said Prozac is the easiest one to get off of. Have read some good reviews on it and have tried two other ones before Zoloft so I'm hoping this one starts to kick in soon."

5

January 4, 2010

15

155

195,516

Aviane

birth control

"I have taken a few different birth controls and had a lot of problems with them (Apri-painful sharp pains during intercourse,cramps). I love Aviane. I do not have cramps ever, period lasts 3-4 days (not heavy), always comes the same day, pain has stopped, no weight gain, no cravings, no mood swings, nothing. I've taken it for over a year. My sex drive has decreased a little but I don't know if it's because of this pill as I don't really recall when my sex drive lessened."

10

February 11, 2015

9

87

171,630

Wellbutrin

adhd

"I've been on Wellbutrin for over a year now and I will probably be on it for the rest of my life. I have a dry mouth occasionally, food doesn't taste as good as it used to, and it makes me sweat a little more than normal, but without this medication I would be in a fetal position, in bed and crying most of the time. I would never even consider going off of it. I've tried for just a couple of days and the old symptoms of sadness start to set in. I took Zoloft for a while and it made me gain weight and I just wanted to sleep all the time. I was a zombie. If it weren't for Wellbutrin, I would probably be a recluse. Nothing interested me and I didn't want any social interaction. Now, I can't wait to get out and be around people. GOOD!"

10

June 15, 2011

224

151

197,779

Kytril

nausea/vomiting, chemotherapy induced

"Kytril works well to stop vomiting; however my experience is that I still 'feel' like vomiting all the time while on it. It also causes me terrible constipation; so I try not to take a lot of it. Overall I think it is a good medication for what it is supposed to do, but not perfect. Nothing really is I guess."

7

April 5, 2011

3

61

180,165

Doxylamine / pyridoxine

nausea/vomiting of pregnancy

"Diclegis is by far the best medicine for morning sickness..i suffered with all my pregnanciess (Hyperemesis Gravidarum) - ...which is severe morning sickness...with this pregnancy i was prescribe Diclegis. Which work wonders...not even drowsy! No nausea or vomiting I love this medicine it is a life saver and works great n completely safe..glad FDA put it back on the market"

10

November 16, 2016

6

60

217,989

Teriparatide

osteoporosis

"Mom 86 years old multiple vertebral compression fractures , loss of height 6-8 inches . Advanced lumbar osteoporosis , 45 degree deviation of spine ... Curves to left like a "C" . After six weeks on forteo.... Her spine is almost straight. She has gained weight after being in hospital on 15 day liquid diet for gall bladder removal. surgery. Still a little slumped at shoulders but standing straighter ... Breathing improved pain insignificant compared to before as pain was moderate or greater. Let's see after four months... Don't wait to start this Med if your spine is similar. Six orthopedics doctors never recommended it ... They only look for surgical cases...."

10

August 3, 2015

58

112

147,886

Norethindrone

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I was on Errin .35 for 6 weeks and decided to stop taking it due to having my period for all but 3 weeks straight. Only had small breaks in between like a day here or there and just when I thought it was done it started again. It also make me very tired to the point I would fall asleep in the middle of the afternoon if I wasn't actively doing something. I started it mainly because I am done having children and my periods were terrible because of my Fibromyalgia. The cons of taking this far out-weigh the pros for me. I would rather just feel like crap for a couple days a month than deal with periods lasting weeks."

2

July 3, 2017

5

122

132,896

Loestrin 24 Fe

birth control

"I just started this pill, this is my first month and I'm about two weeks in. I feel like no one this new has left any comments (I've been searching for answers and relatable experiences on it). I figure I might help a few people who are going to be in my position. My breast have gotten a bit bigger in just two weeks (half a cup size). No moodiness so far, in fact it may have bettered my mood. On my 11th day (today) I got a light period. I had cramps, but not Normal cramps and no where near as painful. When I woke up I felt pain in my mid abdomen, right above my belly button. As for weight gain, I feel bloated, but I always have problems with bloating - so I would need more time before I blame the birth control."

10

March 22, 2016

8

146

50,055

Gabapentin

bipolar disorde

"I have struggled for 4 years with anxiety and depression. The docs doped me up on benzos since no Antidepressanh would work. I finally had a break down and been off work 3 1/2 months. Gabapentin has changed me around in a day. I'm slowly increasing my dose to 1800mg. Remeron has helped work well on the depression and sleep and lack of appetite. Plus my GI issue.. The combo works for me."

8

July 19, 2015

42

73

206,942

Seasonale

birth control

"I was on this pill since the end of April, and everything has gone downhill since then. I bled for 21 days straight, then the bleeding stopped for about two weeks. After that, I bled everyday for the remaining two months, up until the sugar pills. Once I started a new pack, everything went great for the first two weeks. However, I started bleeding AGAIN midway into the third week. It was at that point, that the remaining patience I've had for this pill was lost. Yeah, this birth control truly does prevent pregnancy, because it prevents you from having sex in the first place, due to the never-ending shark week. :( I'm switching to a stronger pill, because this is my FOURTH month on birth control, so I should not be bleeding this much."

1

August 12, 2017

2

135

106,654

Implanon

birth control

"I got my implanon in December of last year, and I had no problems with getting it put in. It was painless and I thought that this one was going to work. I had no problems with it until late February, 2 months latter. When period started later and continued until 2 weeks ago, I had been on a constant period months straight. It was horribly painful and I cannot wait till I get it out in a year and a half."

2

September 12, 2015

2

82

164,502

Diclofenac

pain

"I experienced very high levels of pain in my upper back over the course of six months, with hand tremors and trouble swallowing. Muscle and joint pain followed. Tests for many conditions are negative, including rheumatoid arthritis, but we are still looking. Diclofenac was prescribed, and over the course of two weeks, the pain faded. I felt like a human being. I did not experience negative side effects. On the contrary, I did not suffer any of my standard migraines. Unfortunately, after 8 months, the VA hospital changed vendors and the new brand of Diclofenac was not effective. In the week following the change, I suffered all previous symptoms along with a migraine and upsurge in depression symptoms. Very frustrating. Still trying to sort it out."

9

January 31, 2013

12

126

111,615

Cipro

urinary tract infection

"Cipro caused me to have horrible panic attacks. I have been dealing with anxiety for the last 1.5 years, but had been doing so much better the last 5 months or so. I was prescribed it for a UTI, after my original antibiotic wouldn't be covered by ins. and I couldn't afford it. I will never take it again if I can help it all. It has set me back so much and even though I've finished it up over a week ago I am dealing with worsened anxiety still. I know it was the medication. I haven't been that bad since I started having trouble to begin with. It was awful. I've also had a lot of stomach issues since and can't help but wonder if it was the medication. I think the stuff is like poison for some people!!"

5

July 6, 2016

27

141

211,241

Entocort EC

crohn's disease, acute

"This medication worked great the first time I was diagnosed with Crohn's. No side effects that I noticed and started working very quickly. Several months later I had another flare and tried it again and it did not work for me. It was certainly worth a try to avoid the harmful side effects of other medications. I took this medicine along with Pentasa, which I use every day and still like."

7

September 21, 2010

41

71

176,085

Desyrel

sedation

"Unless I take this at bedtime, I have difficulty falling asleep as well as staying asleep. I am on the 50mg tabs, but usually only need to take half of the pill. Works VERY quickly, so It needs to be taken when in bed,and ready to sleep! It is just as effective now as it was many, many years ago when first prescribed, no need to adjust the dosage. It allows me to sleep later in the morning, and I no longer wake up every 2 hours. I take several other antidepressants during the day, but suffer from chronic pain, a good night's sleep makes a huge difference in my comfort level with no side effects either. I wake up feeling refreshed, ready to take on the day! I highly suggest you try this medication, if Dr suggests it."

10

September 16, 2016

90

139

110,345

Nexplanon

birth control

"I love this birth control. Ive had it for almost the full 3 years. My first 6 months I was extremely moody. But it went away. I didn't have a period for the first year and a half. After that I had one every 3 months or so. Yes they were a bit heavier and maybe a day or two longer. But 1 every 3 months, I'm ok w that. I like the fact I don't have to remember to take a pill every day or get a shot once a month! Works great for me. Every medication has side effects. They effect everyone differently."

10

February 11, 2016

4

105

181,782

Prozac

depression

"For years I struggled with depression unknowingly since I could remember never thought to take any action though until a few tragic events happened. Then came the suicidal thoughts and such so I went to a doctor and got this prescribed to me. Prozac 20mg, I can honestly say I have never felt so good in my life. Haven't had any suicidal thoughts or anxiety or very much depression. The only thing I can say negatively about this medicine is that it did decrease my sex drive and left me feeling quite tired and with a lack of energy when I first started taking it lasted about 2 days. Ever since then no such problems have occurred except for the lack of sex drive. Thank you Prozac you honestly saved my life."

10

December 13, 2010

36

132

208,398

Oseltamivir

influenza

"Caused me painful nausea and then vomiting about 30 minutes after taking it. Had to use a suppository promethazine to relieve nausea. Took it again about 5 years later for another flu - same thing happened. Just made me feel worse, but it worked for the rest of my family."

3

January 3, 2014

24

50

206,346

Mesalamine

ulcerative colitis, active

"I was diagnosed with left-sided UC in May of 2015. My GI prescribed 4.8 grams (4 pills in the am) of Lialda, plus 1 Canasa suppository (1 gram) at night. The suppository was for 3 weeks only. Within 2 weeks, the bleeding stopped, and I no longer saw the remnants of the colon tissue erosions when I had a bowl movement. I stopped taking the Canasa after a week and a half, because I think it was leading me towards diarrhea, and I felt slight rectal pain. There was no noticeable negative effect to me stopping the Canasa dose at that point. I continued to take the regular dosage of Lialda. I had some dizziness the first week or two, but that had since abated. I also noticed acne that I haven't had in many years. No issues with hair thinning."

8

June 25, 2015

28

141

162,695

Terconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Terconazole 0.8% made my itching go away while it was inserted, but it did not clear the infection. I had a little extra cream and so I have used it 4 nights in a row even though it is supposed to work after 3. I have to add that this is a tough infection I've had for at least 3 months, and I am pregnant which makes it even more difficult to heal. Obviously this won't be the case for everyone."

3

January 31, 2011

35

81

126,355

Carvedilol

left ventricular dysfunction

"My heart rate was speeding up to the point I could feel my heart pounding in my chest, it was more a problem at night when I would try to go to sleep, heart was pounding and a wave pressure in my ears was keeping me from sleeping, started medicine 3.125 mg twice daily and problem was in good control within one week, I have a blockage left side 30 to 40%, no problems since started medicine, blood pressure is in real good control, I continue EKG every 6 months. "

10

October 23, 2014

31

91

224,745

Bupropion

depression

"Best antidepressant I've ever taken bar none. I have been taking Wellbutrin for over 10 years and even though I've had the dosage adjusted over time, it has worked wonders. The reasons I like it is no weight gain, doesn't zap my energy, and helps me complete tasks. The only down side I have found is that it will keep me awake at night if I take it after 10am. I do take the generic version."

10

September 12, 2017

40

76

131,384

Generess Fe

birth control

"I'm on Mylans generic version of Generess Fe and so far its been okay. I've been on 4 different birth controls in the past year and a half and I was put on this one to try to eliminate a cyst I've had since November. While I can say the cyst pain had gone away I have now noticed that I get extremely nauseous on this pill. I'm sure it's just my body adjusting but I feel terrible. I take the pill at 9 every night so I think I have to make sure that I don't have an empty stomach when I take it. This pill has also made me break out a bit but hopefully that will go away in the next few months."

7

May 31, 2015

2

126

196,698

Paroxetine

depression

"I used paxil many, many years ago when going thru a bad divorce and it worked very well. Then after a few years on this stuff it stopped working. Well here I am over 15 years away from these types of meds, I lost my son and went into a deep depression. Not really wanting to go back on SSRI's (paxil) I was convinced by my doc to try paxil again. BAD mistake, after using 20 mg for 5 weeks ...nothing! I went bac even worse! This stuff (paxil) is really BAD. I went cold turkey and went thru 7 days of HELL! But now I can finally say I am off of this type of stuff FOREVER ! and I'm feeling great. I started to look at the good things in my life day by day. This really works."

1

December 6, 2017

1

140

108,509

Amphetamine

adhd

"I was a little skeptical to try a new drug but when my Daytrana went on backorder, I listened to my doctor and glad I did. I HATE to swallow pills and didn't want to carry around any syrup with me so this works perfect for me. Actually taste like orange! Which as you know most drugs don't actually taste like the flavor they say it should so I was pleasantly surprised. I got to try it out free for the first month and will be continuing to use in the future!"

10

July 26, 2016

9

92

15,142

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have been taking this BC for 2 years now and have had a very good experience. My periods are pretty much gone and when I do have them they are very short and light. I have no gained any weight from this BC or noticed anything off mentally however I do feel very tired a lot (but I'm not sure this is due to the BC). The only thing that I would say is my breast are tender all the time (which doesn't really bother me)."

9

April 11, 2017

6

87

146,249

Suboxone

opiate dependence

"after the war, I became dependent on opiates to relieve back and knee injuries i sustained overseas. overtime my addiction grew into buying oxy and roxy and using 60-150mg/day. my addiction took control of my life and i was using just to fight off the withdraws. i went to the VA got put on suboxone. it took care of the w/ds and I am happy to say I'm free from the demons that are opiates. take that first step and realize you have a problem, when you are ready get this drug prescribed to you. it helped me become the man i once was and i am grateful. also, learn your triggers that lead you to use opiates and avoid them."

9

March 23, 2010

14

121

30,582

Chlorpheniramine

allergic rhinitis

"Although an off-label use, I find this drug to be an excellent sleep aid. It is relatively short acting and may be appropriate for middle of the night awakenings. It is very important, however, to get your doctor's clearance before such use. There are some drugs that interact with chlorpheniramine. It is especially important not to combine chlorpheniramine or any similar drug, including drugs for motion sickness, such as Dramamine or Meclizine. Patients with eye pressure issues (glaucoma) should also either avoid and/or discuss with a doctor before using it."

10

May 14, 2010

17

90

147,766

Norethindrone

birth control

"Worst birth control ever!!! First off, my mood swings and depression were crazy. Couldn't even get out of bed half the time. Then my face neck chest arms and back got covered in acne.. to top it off, it completely threw my period out of whack. And I took it at the same time everyday! I was on pill for 3 months.. needless to say.. I am done with this one! TRASH!!!!!!!!!"

1

May 17, 2017

1

72

94,032

Trintellix

major depressive disorde

"This medication has helped me so much! I tried Prozac, Zoloft, and Lexapro before starting this medication. I felt much better in about 3 days with Trintellix. It is so nice to have more focused energy and be able to function again at work as well as having fun with my kids again. Great medication!"

10

September 20, 2016

69

55

61,172

Xyzal

allergies

"Most allergy medicines have not helped me at all. I decided to try xyzal. I could tell a difference after the first dose. It doesn't make me tired like benadryl, so I guess it depends on the person. And since everyone is different, I don't understand why people say not to waste money on this product. Just because it didn't work for you, doesn't mean it won't work for others."

7

May 31, 2017

19

70

32,589

Lisinopril

high blood pressure

"i have been taking the medication for over a year and overtime the side effects have got worse and unbearable, the feeling of extreme tiredness and weakness, started having rapid heart beat, swelling in eyes and hands, its become too much my last few visit my bp has been normal so they are going to take me off and see how i do without it, which im glad cause i couldnt keep taking it with those side effects, hoping i will not need the medication but if i have to go back on im going to ask to be switched to something else"

4

February 15, 2010

40

103

42,253

Atenolol

high blood pressure

"I was diagnosed with genetic high blood pressure at 21. My dr put me on atenolol and it helped tremendously with my migraines. At first I thought it worked pretty well and hadn't had any side effects. Fast forward several years and I was always tired, suffered from anhedonia and depression, had decreased libido, and could never get a "runner's high" from working out. I'm off of it now and I feel alive again. The depression and anhedonia has lifted, I enjoy working out, and am myself again. It controlled my blood pressure well but at the expense of losing myself, it just wasn't worth it."

5

October 27, 2016

33

106

109,733

Nexplanon

birth control

"I've had nexaplanon for 9 months now, at first when first inserted I started my period regularly but it was like a month long and it was very light, just really a annoying! But after that no period for 8 months, I have gained 10 pounds and get more acne than usual, horrible mood swings at first, but I'm doing better now. but here's the thing that has me really worried, in the beggining of this month I started to work out and lift weights!, after a week of working out super hard, I started getting sore nipples, bloating , and cramps for A WHOLE MONTH (No blood tho) until 2 days ago the blood has came out and it's thick and painful like a regular period! I'm scared and hoping my body is okay, maybe I put my body in shock from working out!"

5

July 31, 2016

1

145

103,210

Estarylla

birth control

"After I started taking this medicine I started having crazy anxiety after my baby was born!!! I am the type to not take bc before preg so when the obgyn gave me this he told me to take it because you're real fertile. So then I got put on anti depressants but at the same time my anxiety had not gone away and also my blood pressure was getting higher!!! I decided to stop taking this medication after reading these reviews and wow I can't believe so many people have this experience! My first day off it and I'm starting to feel like myself and my blood pressure is getting to a normal level! This medication is dangerous!!!!"

1

December 3, 2016

2

118

200,720

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"I started taking Chantix no joke 4 days ago and today I have had NO desire to smoke at all! Very happy about that. I will continue to take Chantix. No weird dreams, actually feel more energetic and alert. Clear headed and able to breathe. Smoked since I was 12 and am getting ready to celebrate my 51st Birthday in a few weeks. Only thing I DO notice - I cannot get the smell of cigarettes out of my nose. No one around me smokes. It is really annoying. ANYONE ELSE have this happen to them?"

10

September 17, 2009

8

96

30,548

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I'm 20 and this is my first YI, and was told by my mom to go ahead and get this product, that is had fantastic reviews. However, now as I lay in bed itching like crazy, I'm reading reviews and I see I'm not the only one with this issue. I've been itching for a few days so I told my Mom and went to the store to get some Monistat 7-Day. This is the first night of use and I was excited to get this fixed. However, this itching is unbearable. I couldn't fall asleep and I've woken up at 4 am because of the insane itching. The only slight relief I can get is laying on my back. I want to rinse this cream out so bad, but if it gets rid of this YI, I'll deal with the horrific itchiness. Please, anyone reading this, avoid this product."

1

November 24, 2017

2

150

143,594

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got mine February 2015, procedure was easy even though they had to put it in twice because the 1st time it was sticking out my arm, haven't got pregnant. But my periods are crazy out of control I stay on more than I'm off which is very annoying. Then I will stop bleeding for a day or two and than start again and it will last for a good 3 weeks just this last month I was on for 18 days came off on a Monday I was back on, on Sunday remind you I was on my period for 18 days its so stressful but I trying to wait my year just to see if anything changes like the Dr said. But I'm ready to take it OUT!!!"

6

December 8, 2016

0

130

64,796

Sertraline

anxiety and stress

"I have been taking Sertraline for 3 months now for anxiety, I started with 50mg and have had very bad mood swings, aggression attacks and feeling of throwing up for roughly a week, however after that I started to feel much better until a month later, I was feeling just like before taking the medicine (anxious) . So the doctor increased my dosage to 100mg, and had even worst side effects, very severe mood swings, aggression attacks at anything, hungry all the time and fatigue, this has lasted for a month, however now, two months after increasing my dosage, I have been feeling much much better. Bottom line, I say give I time to work, about a month, and if you didn't feel better, then you should talk to your doctor, don't give up on it "

9

August 11, 2015

52

137

165,398

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"Around May 28th (in my fertile window I believe, I track periods.) I had gone to see my boyfriend and we never really use condoms and I just started my birth control mid-cycle, so about 10 days in. I took the pill for 4 days but I wasn't aware that you had to wait at least a week for it to be effective so when I found this out about 8hrs after having unprotected sex (three rounds using the pullout method but precum contains sperm I think.) I got the EC. My period wasn't for another two weeks and all I did was panic, worry and read these reviews. Since I continued taking my birth control as instructed my period came 3 days late when I started taking the placebo pill. Please be safe and have protected sex.And take the pill within good time!"

10

June 18, 2017

2

144

80,452

Fenofibric acid

high cholesterol

"On prescription for about 3 weeks and started getting severe joint pain in feet, ankles, knees, hips, elbows, shoulders, wrists, hands and fingers. Have a lot of fatigue and sleeplessness. I feel it is this drug. I stopped taking 1 week ago, but side effects are still bothering me greatly. Doctor did blood work and "everything looks normal". Told me to drink lots of fluids and take Tylenol until drug out of my system."

1

July 25, 2015

6

74

75,317

Vistaril

anxiety

"I'm glad I was prescribed Vistaril. It relives anxiety quickly without all the downsides of Klonopin or Xanax. The drowsiness is more pronounced, but I'll take it over a panic attack. This seems like a good medicine to take as needed. Be careful driving, and remember to rely on natural coping skills as well. To the people experiencing an abnormal amount of drowsiness or nausea, just remember it's temporary. It was totally effective for me, and my anxiety is moderate."

10

February 6, 2015

82

80

37,106

Zepatier

hepatitis c

"I'm a 39 year old white male, 6'2 201 pounds, diagnosed with chronic Hep C For 6 years at least. I started zepatier four weeks ago, just got my first blood work done yesterday and got the results today... the virus is already undetectable! No side effects at all... I have 8 more weeks to go of the medication, one tablet every morning... good luck with your treatment. If you haven't got into some form of treatment, I highly suggest it. You'll be glad you did. If you are an addict, I suggest stopping in order to get treated.. even if you smoke weed, I suggest stopping.. I had a friend who was turned down for the treatment because he had weed in his system! They will not treat you if you have anything in your system. life is too precious!"

10

March 14, 2017

23

141

6,013

Flecainide

atrial flutte

"Excellent result in preventing "atrial fibrillation" episodes, however I have developed a rash (head, neck, arms below elbow and lower legs) severe flushing and itching. Flecainide dose is 50 mg/day with 100 mg amiodarone four times/week. I am considering an ablation in hope of getting off the medicines."

10

November 27, 2011

25

48

76,548

Ketoprofen

pain

"I have taken this product for headaches, backaches and toothaches and having tried Motrin, Extra Strength Tylenol, and Aleve for these issues in the past I would give Orudis KT the highest rating of the OTC pain medications."

9

March 27, 2008

29

38

45,339

Fluoxetine

binge eating disorde

"Cured me from years of binge eating that I thought would be with me until I died. I can now say I am extremely happy and healthy and binge free! It took me about a month and a half to feel the drugs effect so please DON'T GIVE UP! I did have terrible side effects for the first 6 weeks such as stomach ache, drowsiness, bad dreams, lack of energy. But these all wore off gradually and it was so worth it!!"

10

July 9, 2015

32

82

61,013

Focalin

adhd

"My daughter (6 years old) has been on Focalin for 30 days now, to control her ADHD. This is our wonder drug. Gives her the control she needs, without making her have ups and downs. She hasn't experienced any problems with sleep, and we can see the medicine leave her after about 6 hours."

10

August 7, 2008

78

54

218,983

Depakote

bipolar disorde

"I take 1000mg a day for Bi-polar II. I first went on this medicine at 200mg back in September last year when I was in a manic episode and was first diagnosed. At that time they also put me on quetiapine and citalopram. I am not just on Epilim. I am stable apart from a couple of days a month where I am very down. Reading the reviews I am totally relieved to hear that other people just don't feel full on this medicine- I am constantly hungry. I never feel full and eat and eat. I go to the gym four times a week to try and counteract this though. I have gained 28lbs since starting to take this medicine and I'm really trying to lose it but it's tough going to be honest. Better than me being mad though."

7

May 11, 2011

25

141

118,762

Zoloft

depression

"I have suffered from depression for a long time, but never believed it. I always said "It's a rough patch, I'll come out of it soon" ..8 years on, I was down and out and suicidal. My Dr. recommended Zoloft. I was skeptical and afraid of playing with my emotions. I thought depressed was just "Me". But I gave it a go, after 3.5 weeks, the most wonderful thing has happened. I feel NORMAL. I can cope with my day, I am hopeful about the future. There were side effects for the first week, I took my pill at night which helped and kept up the exercise, they passed. If I can give any advice it's don't be afraid to take control of your body and don't feel guilty if you decide to try medicines, listen to your Dr. You deserve to be happy."

10

August 20, 2012

172

144

206,516

Mesalamine

crohn's disease, maintenance

"I'm a 25 year old female. I was diagnosed with Crohn's in August 2011. I had a bowel resection at the end of September due to the severity of my illness. I've been taking Pentasa for about 3 months now and feel good, but my hair has been falling out like crazy. I read a normal person loses 50-100 strands a day, I'm losing probably triple that. It's really depressing, I'm switching to another medicine to see if that helps with the hair loss. Other than that I haven't had any side affects. Good luck!"

7

December 26, 2011

33

95

212,589

Pamelor

migraine prevention

"I have been taking Pamelor for close to 4 years now. After a coiling procedure for an inoperable brain aneurism, I suffered constant migraines. The doctor who performed the coiling did not offer any solution, but a local neurologist in my home town prescribed it for me. It changed what was to be my new life of pain into a much more tolerable existence. A little dizziness is easy to live with. I take 50 mg every morning. Life is good again!"

10

March 19, 2013

94

82

173,238

Clonazepam

anxiety

"I have been on Klonopin for years now to treat my severe anxiety. Initially I tried other things like Xanax, Ativan, and Valium. None of those compared to the relief I felt taking this. The only downside is having to take more due to tolerance increasing, but it seems a very small price to pay to be able to function in the "real world". I recommend this to anyone who needs help managing their anxiety, well in conjunction with therapy."

10

March 2, 2010

37

80

70,874

Magnesium citrate

constipation

"Diagnosed with Kidney Cancer in 2013, according to the CT/MRI scans Doc said I was "backed up". Said to drink a full bottle of Magnesium Citrate with a lot of water. Took a good 30-45 minutes to start feeling the movement in the gut. You'll sit on the toilet for about 20 minutes while a violent volcano eruption happens out of your bum. Liquid lava I'd call it, It will shoot out of you like a high pressure washer - gets the job done. But the fact of the matter is, it works extremely well. I would suggest using MC when you're terribly constipated but not for every day use. I'm sitting on the Ceramic Throne as we speak after chugging a sweet cherry flavored bottle of Magnesium Citrate."

10

April 30, 2016

32

129

147,362

Alprazolam

anxiety

"Xanax is something that I was afraid to take, given the fact that people with anxiety and panic attacks are usually scared of what the medicine is going to do. I finally gave in and started taking my Xanax on a day when I needed to go to the Doctor which terrifies me. I took the lowest dose, 0.25 mg and I am so thankful that I did. No panic whatsoever at the Doctors office. I so look forward to knowing that I will have something to take to help me get through panic situations that I have been avoiding for years."

10

October 12, 2011

10

102

130,248

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"On January 21, the condom broke. My boyfriend purchased it the next day. I took the pill about 18 hours later. Immediately I started to experience side effects like headaches, cramps & body aches. After a week my side effects was light cramping & mild headaches. I got my period today ! My period usually comes round the first week of every month; So im a couple days late. I never been so happy to be in so much pain. I normally have bad cramps so this is nothing new. Be patient & dont stress."

9

March 10, 2014

37

95

226,475

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I am 24 with no children. On November 21, 2014 I had my Paragard removed and Nexplanon inserted the same day. The insertion wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be, and healed pretty quickly, about 1 week. I missed my first period and then they went back to normal, gradually getting shorter and lighter. My last period was 3 weeks long and now I am 1 week and 1 day late for my next. My symptoms didn't show up until recently: violent mood swings, headaches, nausea, dizziness, backache, acne on face & body. I have gained 10lbs. even though my diet and exercise haven't changed at all. I like it ok enough, but there is a good chance I'll have it removed before 3 years."

7

July 24, 2015

1

129

99,682

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"My apt was on Friday afternoon..I started my clear liquid diet Sunday night.. I took my 1st dose of Suprep on Thursday at 5:30 pm, I followed other users suggestions in mixing the prep with very cold water and drinking thru a straw to limit taste bud exposure, the 1st dose, with added water is only 16 ounces, followed by 2 more 16 oz. glasses of plain water within the next hour..it worked very fast going thru my system and I was able to sleep in my bed, for a full 8 1/2 hrs...I followed the treatment the following morning..at end of process , fluids came out colorless...fasting since Sunday gave me NO side affects since I was only passing liquids when I used the Suprep....and I lost over 8 lbs and no fear of future colonoscopies"

10

January 21, 2017

24

137

192,426

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

acne

"I have just started my third month with Yaz. I started back on the pill because I started breaking out two years ago when I stopped it. I have started to break out more than usual in my second month with larger pimples but from what I read on here that is normal. It has helped my cycle not be as painful also but I'm hoping it will work for the reason I got back on to clear my face. Keeping my fingers crossed."

8

September 18, 2014

4

84

193,281

Cyclobenzaprine

sciatica

"I find this medication to be very effective with relatively few side effects. Dry mouth being the most bothersome. However I can deal with dry mouth given the pain relief this medication provides"

8

January 14, 2016

20

33

131,837

Effexor XR

generalized anxiety disorde

"Effexor has changed my life. I have always had bad anxiety but it got out of control after a traumatic event 3 years ago. Finally decided I needed some help and was prescribed Effexor. I doubted it would help - I tried Lexapro a few years before and had awful panic attacks. I am so glad I was wrong and gave Effexor a chance! My anxiety has greatly decreased and I'm now able to function and think about things other than worries. I had some unexpected benefits too including reduced social anxiety, I'm more motivated, increased confidence, and a general feeling of happiness and well-being. No real negative side effects - I have lost about 15 pounds and I was a normal weight. I feel like this is how I should have been feeling all my life."

10

July 26, 2014

274

137

50,434

Gabapentin

restless legs syndrome

"Only problem I have found with Gabapentin is the need to increase the dosage over the long run. I am now up to 2000 MG a night. Having talked to many using the same medicine, it would seem the limit is 2400 MG, after that no increase seems to help. I started back in 1999 with 100 MG a night. Over the last 13 years the need to increase has been gradual but needed. I am approaching the limit. Gabapentin has been a Godsend."

10

November 16, 2012

81

84

5,198

Orsythia

birth control

"I had been on Lutera for more than a year with no side effects or issues to speak of. My pharmacy switched me without notice to Orsythia, and my biggest complaint (after less than three weeks of use) is that I'm now experiencing deep, painful breakouts around my chin, which I'm attributing to Orsythia since it has been the only thing in my routine that's changed. Needless to say, I've already met with my gyn and will be switching to a new pill as soon as this pack's done."

2

October 16, 2012

2

89

57,634

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

back pain

"I suffer from arthritic pain all over, fingers growing crooked, etc. Stiffness, pain, and severely limited movement are characteristic. I use (I think Watson) hydrocodone of 7.5/325 acetaminophen. It's a godsend. Allows me to work doing much of the work I did as a young man, although certainly not as fast, and of course, being 69, not as strong either. I usually take one in the morning, if needed one in the afternoon, then again a little before bedtime. I have never had to take more than 4 in one day, that only a few times. Have been using for about two years now, and it knocks the hell out of inflammation from this disease. I don't perceive any addiction and I have no notable negative effects. Occasionally use Tylenol PM instead."

9

October 26, 2016

11

132

32,427

Lisinopril

migraine prevention

"Headaches that lasted all day nearly every day for 18 months. Started on lisinopril for mildly elevated blood pressure (15 mg). Headaches went down to about one/month and those were now responsive to Excedrin."

10

January 23, 2015

34