Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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32,258	Lisinopril	high blood pressure	"I took this for high blood pressure I felt lightheaded like I was gonna faint Then I had a lot of gas and loose stools Lethargic sick feeling I skipped a day So felt a lot better decided to try again Today took it at noon I just kept feeling weaker and weaker I could barely walk I had awful gas in my chest was tight I felt awful all day all night I only took a half Of a 10 mg each time I am not taking this again no thanks I would rather have high blood pressure I felt better then lol"	1	April 26, 2017	37	104
183,090	Cymbalta	major depressive disorde	"This medication for me was ok, it gave me less side effects than other antidepressants. I was prescribed it for Major Depressive Disorder along with BPD and anxiety. It seemed to make me a bit null at first then it helped me think more clearly, less invaded by suicidal thoughts, etc. I do take it along with quetiapine (an antipsyscotic) and it seems to meld well with it ."	7	May 13, 2014	21	69
105,559	Methylprednisolone	rheumatoid arthritis	"I have both fibro and lupus. I injured my hip bone and was in severe pain, worse than the pain I'm in on a daily basis. Lately the pain has kept me debilitated and depressed. In addition to the prior mentioned I haven't been eating, loss of hunger and gastrointestinal issues. My PC Dr placed me on this medication. The first day I wasn't sure what to expect. I can tell you that I did get hyper. With that said, this was the first time I was able eat. Then I found that I was joking around with my family. Day 2: I ATE, 3 meals! Still needed pain medication but not as much because the ibuprofen and extra strength Tylenol were allowed to work. I was able to move. Day 3: I ATE AGAIN!! I took advantage of everything I could. I feel alive!"	10	December 10, 2017	0	145
194,563	Atorvastatin	high cholesterol	"Atorvastatin prescribed for years. on January woke up with severe leg cramps in both legs, aching in morning, couldn't walk any distance, joint pains severe, back so painful. Doc never mentioned it could be tabs and I couldn't believe a neighbour who was exactly the same as me. Her doc took her off them and she's back to her gym routine and never felt better!!! I've stopped them 3 days ago and I've never felt better. Started back at my gym."	1	April 6, 2015	61	81
174,525	Abreva	herpes simplex	"I am so impressed with this product. Thursday morning started to get tingling and bubbles, went to the pharmacy and purchased abreva in the afternoon and applied as Directed since then... Here I am Saturday afternoon and already scabbing and drying up. Wow, thanks Abreva !"	10	February 18, 2017	11	46
134,338	Prednisone	allergic reactions	"I get poison ivy so bad, and have severe allergic reactions to insect bites, I believe my last bite on the forehead was a horsefly and my eyes were swelling shut as I was swallowing 3 prednisone. I get relief in 20 minutes. I have to keep it on hand and only have to use it for several days."	10	June 6, 2013	35	59
43,220	Hydromorphone	pain	"Had my gallbladder removed and they gave me morphine which didn't really help much but then I ended up with a bile leak due to complications and they put me on dilaudid and every ounce of pain vanished seconds after it was put into my iv. It made me really sleepy but not nauseous at all. Very addictive but works amazing to relieve extreme pain."	10	October 22, 2017	5	65
19,622	Pregabalin	generalized anxiety disorde	"I have recently been put on this. I am taking 450mg, 300mg in the morning and 150mg at night. It has also helped with a tight band pressure feeling in my head. I'm fighting the tiredness but so far its helping along with rationalizing my thoughts. Good luck to you all."	8	July 28, 2012	42	51
39,628	Contrave	obesity	"It's been exactly 2 months since I started taking Contrave. I am a 46 year old woman who started out at 274 lbs. I have lost 37 lbs and now currently weight 237. I used to binge eat a lot and lived a very sedentary lifestyle. I thankfully did not have any side effects other than about three nights in week 3 where I had a difficult time sleeping. I make sure I drink 16 ounces of water when I take my pills as I had been told this helps with nausea. I was surprised that within 2 weeks of starting I no longer had constant cravings for chocolate and other junk food. I also started off at 5 minutes every night riding on my bike / elliptical machine. I now average an hour 5 nights a week and sleep better than ever at night. I love this medication!"	10	March 4, 2016	55	149
208,627	Forteo	osteoporosis	"My Mother was placed on this after broken wrist, broken hip and fractured pelvis. I do believe that this medicine keep her from having a broken shoulder when she fell out of her wheel chair. Granted there was a small hairline fracture. I just know it could have been worse. (she was also a T2 and with dementia). Her Encro had her placed in a study that paid for the medicine."	10	January 29, 2016	39	71
73,037	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"Lolo is the first birth control that's been right me. I tried Seasonale and Marvelon and spotted non stop, gained 10lbs in a year and experienced acne, which I'm lucky to rarely have. Lolo cleared my skin, I never spotted after taking it- I am very good at taking it at exactly the same time everyday. My periods are 2-3 days and very light. This month, I didn't even have a period, this is normal with Lolo. I've taken the 10lb off, haven't had an breakouts or mood swings either. Lolo was recommended by my Dr as my periods were heavy, long and painful. Not anymore. Highly recommended to anyone else with those issues."	10	May 4, 2015	26	114
194,147	Nebivolol	high blood pressure	"This drug was a nightmare for me. I unfortunately had B12 deficiency at the same time so it took a longish time to figure this drug was murdering me in addition to my troubles with B12. It did keep my BP very low but.... it made my legs feel almost lame and if I tried to walk even remotely fast I'd feel like I was going to pass out. It also cranked by A1C way up. The worst 6 months of my life pretty much. A week after coming off it I felt reborn."	1	August 16, 2017	8	94
44,490	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"So far, I've been on three different kinds of birth control this month. I switched to Sprintec about 4 months ago, because it was cheap. My skin started breaking out, my periods were heavy and my emotions were out of control. I cry all the time and fight with my boyfriend."	1	October 26, 2009	10	51
174,217	Versed	7</span> users found this comment helpful.	"Had this for a wisdom teeth extraction. Apart from feeling a slight burning sensation when the needle was slid into my hand, it was great. Didn't feel or remember any part of the actual operation. Was very groggy, but I rested for a few hours at home afterwards and was fine by nightfall."	10	March 11, 2012	7	53
150,154	Mucinex D	cough and nasal congestion	"My mom caught the cold I have just beaten and it affected her much worse. After consulting a doctor/friend she recommended trying Mucinex 12 hour. At around 7 PM, she took to 600 mg tablets. She reported being awake all night with heart palpitations, jitters, and a pounding headache. She also threw up in the middle the night and feels nauseous again this morning. The cough is coming back as the Mucinex wears off. The drug worked to stop the coughing but the side effects can be hard on some."	1	December 15, 2015	11	90
183,597	Cymbalta	depression	"After reading about others' experiences with Cymbalta, I was very hesitant to try it. However, I got to a point where I was willing to do anything to feel 'normal' again. I started Cymbalta (30mg) about 3 months ago and I am SO glad I did. The first week was unpleasant -- I was close to stopping it, but my family encouraged me to give it a fair shot. By the second week things were better. Now (still on 30mg) the only side effects that remain are loss of appetite (causing weight loss), occasional vivid dreams, and some difficulty with orgasm. For me the benefits have been huge -- I am able to focus, more energy, no more racing thoughts, no more crying spells, and no more anxiety/panic. Everyone is different, but for me this has worked great!"	9	March 21, 2010	303	138
141,670	Escitalopram	anxiety	"I got my life back. This medicine has helped me so much. I feel like myself again. I no longer suffer from debilitating anxiety. I have more confidence and less fear. I have absolutely NO side effects (not even sexual, which seems to be common)."	10	January 30, 2013	11	45
120,192	Homatropine / hydrocodone	cough	"This seems to be the only cough syrup that stops my chronic non-productive cough as it doesn't knock me out. At one time the directions were 1-2 tsps/4 hours. I found out that 2 tsps will make me drowsy and nauseous so I stick to 1 teaspoon."	10	February 26, 2014	19	47
136,246	Trastuzumab	breast cancer, metastatic	"Herceptin is a life saver for those of us that are HER2 . I took it every 3 weeks for 52 weeks.You will need a TET done on your heart before you start and Benadryl before infusion but I had no side effects. I did take it with Taxol for 12 weeks. Life saver!"	10	January 22, 2013	41	54
90,086	Loteprednol	conjunctivitis	"What a nightmare! I normally do not have adverse reactions to prescriptions, but I had such severe eye pain when using these drops that I had to be taken into the ER of Bascom Palmer Eye Hospital in Miami where it took multiple medical personnel a long time to even pry my eyes open--I was literally screaming in pain. If you've ever experienced kidney stones (I have) imagine that continuous sharp pain but all in your eyes. I thought I would never see again. This side effect of Map-Dot Corneal Dystrophy (Corneal Erosion Episode) from these drops is unbelievable Please do not use these drops if there is an alternative available to you. Ask your doctor to recommend something else. I have no problems with Tobradex, which is also a steroid drop."	1	January 13, 2016	4	132
119,805	Ambien CR	insomnia	"I have been taking Ambien for several years, and recently started taking Ambien CR. It works very well, if taken on an empty stomach. However, I was having only mild sleep difficulty when my doctor prescribed it. I have tried other sleep medicines, Ambien is one of the strongest prescription insomnia drugs available. I highly recommend trying something with less side effects first, and only if absolutely necessary, try Ambien. Ambien is very difficult to discontinue after extended use."	5	March 7, 2008	62	79
128,564	Phentermine	weight loss	"I was on this med for 6 weeks.I had to stop due to insomnia.It was a hard decision to stop but in the end the lack of sleep was to much to handle and affected my mood.I lost 22 pounds in those 6 weeks.Unfortunately my cravings for sweets are returning.That was the best part of this medication for me....it wasn't just the reduction in appetite."	9	June 29, 2015	15	65
95,116	Guanfacine	adhd	"We started my 5 yr old on this, the 1 worked for him for a few weeks, then we noted an increase in aggression and hyperactivity. They upped him to 2 mg and now he has not slept in days no more than 4 hours a night and then he wakes and starts kicking the door to his room and screams at the top of his lungs until we get him up, he has trashed his bedroom and said he noticed curtains moving when there are no movement. He is loud and violent and swearing, I called the DR right away after the first night of him saying his curtain rod was moving, so they said take it at night instead, but then waking up for a week at 3 am has been a nightmare. We are so stressed and over whelmed with this behavior he is out of control."	1	March 20, 2017	41	150
7,983	Xanax	anxiety	"Xanax worked wonders for my anxiety. Next thing I know, I only ate one meal every four days and lost 15 pounds in two weeks. Withdrawal is the worst. I vomited for seven weeks straight and at least twice a day. I've been clean for two months I still don't sleep until five/six in the morning. I have slight muscle tremors. Prescriptions must be monitored extremely carefully."	4	July 20, 2009	84	67
111,830	Gianvi	birth control	"I LOVE GIANVI! No mood swings, no weight gain, it's helped my acne, it controls my appetite, and my breasts have actually gotten bigger. I have been on and off of Gianvi for three years now (I tried different birth controls here and there but I always come back to Gianvi because it has always been the best for me) and it's absolutely free! I definitely recommend it, but like always, everyone is different."	9	December 10, 2013	26	74
119,431	Testosterone	hypogonadism, male	"I used Axiron for about a year and found it to be better than Testim, which I was on for two years prior. My testosterone levels reached 600 on Axiron and I had not been that close before. The product is easy to use and absorbs quickly into the skin. Moreover, it is without odor. The only problem I had with application was that at times spilled out of the applicator cup if I wasn't extra careful. I think if it was a little more like a gel, it would be easier to apply. I didn't like that I was unable to tell when I was running low. Also, the applicator and bottle are large and take up much more space than a few tubes of Testim when traveling. My overall sex drive was good and consistent. My insurance stopped covering and I'm newly on Androderm."	8	July 16, 2013	36	146
154,416	Tavaborole	onychomycosis, toenail	"It is super expensive. I've used it one year now for four toenails. I helped one nail somewhat. Three toenails are still having the problem. NOT a success. Pure rip off to make money"	1	December 17, 2015	9	34
170,687	Quetiapine	depression	"Made me a zombie at low doses and didn't help with depression. In fact, I felt even more depressed since I wasn't able to hold a conversation or think straight due to drowsiness.But it seems to work for some people."	1	January 5, 2014	78	40
199,104	Depo-Provera	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I had my first deposit injection 22/01/16 when my 3rd baby was 13 weeks old, I had already been 3 days into a period and came off the day after. Sunday night I started bleeding really heavy and dark with tiny clots. I've been on and off, really heavy to really light everyday, I know it's only 8 days but I had just had a period so no need for bleeding. Really annoyed as last time I used the depo almost 4 years ago I had phantom movements and felt pregnant all the time so has taken me this long to give it another go and it's not going great from the off!!"	4	January 30, 2016	0	113
221,936	Fluconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"This rubbish doesn't work. Doc put me on diflucan once a week for 12 weeks, then blood draw to check my liver, then another 12 weeks... yeast infections always come back. I need relief and 5 docs have only prescribed me this stuff. I guess I'll go back to yogurt suppositories:( OTC makes them worse, too:("	1	April 19, 2017	14	56
158,529	Methylphenidate	adhd	"I am on 27mg Concerta. Never felt better. I have better grades because of better concentration. No anxiety or suicidal thoughts. Guess I have too much to keep me alive, that I have never had those thoughts. Only side-effect seems to be slight insomnia, but I would prefer better grades over sleep."	10	November 27, 2014	56	52
112,326	Contrave	obesity	"I am a food addict. The first day I took Contrave, I lost desire to eat. Cravings no longer consume me. The feeling of fullness occurs now, and lingers for hours. I am only on day 3, but I hope this continues. Logging foods on fitness pal helps. No snacks, and 3 healthy meals a day. I don't feel Hungary at all. It is wonderful. I was considering gastric bypass, this was going to be my last attempt. If I continue to feel this way, I won't need surgery."	10	January 23, 2015	175	89
172,976	Clonazepam	panic disorde	"Klonopin was great for helping me manage anxiety and panic attacks. Almost all medicines carry warnings about alcohol consumption, so many people like me and assume that moderate alcohol consumption is okay, and that warnings are just to limit liabilities of the manufacturers if someone drinks and has an incident. WARNING: DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL IF YOU ARE TAKING THIS MEDICATION. I did, and had what I now consider to be a near-death experience!" I found myself in a public restroom stall, and literally UNABLE TO MOVE for what seemed like hours. I remember feeling my heart beating what seemed like once every 4-5 seconds, and I couldn't even call out for help because I literally could not speak. I now feel very lucky to have survived."	9	December 18, 2012	67	127
128,495	Phentermine	weight loss	"I went from 236 pounds to 206 pounds in 2 month. I went to the gym 4 times per week for 1.5 hours and I also change my diet. I was never hungry. The pills work great with diet and exercise."	10	August 17, 2015	20	41
96,232	Sertraline	post traumatic stress disorde	"After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 25 and 27 and then having a bilateral mastectomy I was diagnosed with PTSD. I was so depressed and suicidal. I would cry and hyperventilate everyday. I started on 100 mg per day. Aside from excessive sleepiness and some sexual dysfunction it saved my life. And here is the great bonus I have suffered with PMDD (extreme PMS) for years. It stopped that too. I have been taking this medicine for two years now, lost 15lbs and started acting like my old self! Some tips-if your pharmacy switches generics you may feel poorly for about a week. My doctor prescribed a narcolepsy medicine in the beginning to help with the sleepiness."	9	May 8, 2011	4	118
57,002	Saliva substitutes	xerostomia	"Have dry and painful mouth of unknown cause. I have tried Biotene mouth wash, the rubbery losenges and several other treatments, but finally found Mouth Kote. Clearly the best for me. Lime (but not sweet) tasting. Causes you to make saliva when spraying in. I seem to be able to use it as often as I like. Really helps."	10	January 21, 2013	46	59
211,574	Tanzeum	diabetes, type 2	"I started tanzeum in apr 2016. It has brought my numbers down somwehat but not nearly what it needs to be. I will find out in aug for sure if its really working. I usually have an upset stomach and loose stools 1-2 days after ive taken it. When i first started, i felt full pretty quick after i ate but thats kind of gone away. The jury for me is still out, not sure if this is the medication for me."	4	July 26, 2016	6	82
54,319	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"This is my second time trying this medication. The first time I was not ready and didn't really make any lifestyle changes and didn't lose weight. So my Dr recommend it again and even said that he was going to take it too. That had me motivated and needless to say when I went back for my month follow up, he walked right past me because he said he almost didn't recognize me. I have been on this medication for about 6 months and I'm down 37lbs! Largest weight loss in my life!! I started at 264lb. I don't exercise but I have been practicing clean eating. Only eating salmon and no other meat, and eating veggies and fruit. It's been working.... and my Dr is also down some lbs!!!"	10	December 1, 2017	2	130
22,303	Baclofen	muscle spasm	"After trying several muscle relaxers with no improvement, my new pain management doctor put me on 10mg baclofen 3 x daily.I was extremely drowsy the first week, by second week had complete resolution of my lower back pain following 2 lumbar surgeries to correct scoliosis. First time I can walk and stand straight up in years. Initially helped my neck pain, but is now no longer effective. Having surgery tomorrow to repair subluxation of C3/4, hoping that resolves my pain. Status post surgery x 5 for cervical herniations. May need to adjust dose? Great medicine, highly recommended."	10	August 29, 2010	49	97
62,380	Citalopram	anxiety and stress	"I have had depression since I was little. After a traumatic event happened to me I became a competely different person. I became even more depressed, did not want to live and became very isolated person. I had a number of different doctors: one said I was BiPolar the other said something else. THEN FINALLY after many years being nervous all the time: my mother found a Good doctor that actually listened to me and did not rush to give me medicines. She said I suffer from social anxiety and started me at 10mg, and then went up to 20mg. And I have been on this for over a year now and it saved my life. I am able to go out again and I have a boyfriend, which I could not do before. This saved my life and I am much happier. Really."	10	April 30, 2012	54	144
164,541	Diclofenac	rheumatoid arthritis	"I have been taking diclofenac for 3 years for arthritis in my lower spine. When the doctor gave it to me he said I would see a difference or not in a day or two. Immediately I had relief and could rise from a chair, lean over a table, and pick up objects. Things I couldn't do for a year prior. If I miss a day of this medicine the pain and stiffness returns. I am very grateful."	8	March 4, 2013	52	78
63,713	Epiduo	acne	"I started using Epiduo about 21 days ago. I'm not the type of person to apply it every night because I'm lazy. But my mom said that she has noticed a difference and says that my acne looks like it is going away. I am also a person who picks my face a lot which I know is really bad. Epiduo did make my skin dry but not that badly. I would highly suggest if you touch your face and use this, try as hard as you can not to touch your face. Also I would suggest to make sure you apply it every night and wash your face. If I applied Epiduo everyday for the past 21 days I'm sure my skin would be so much better and almost clear. I will most likely write back soon to update on my skin progress."	7	August 14, 2013	13	144
44,397	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I was on TriNessa for 5 months and at first everything went well. I had no problems with it but after my 3rd month I started noticing really bad emotional changes. I started of being moody and then it went on to crying everyday at night. I got to the point where I was really depressed and didn't want to do anything. Oh and also my jaw would hurt a lot after taking the pill."	1	August 6, 2010	14	75
52,220	Adipex-P	weight loss	"My miracle pill! I am 22 and my starting weight was 235lbs. Obviously not a good number. I've have tried every gimmick over the past three years since I had my son and nothing has worked. My mother and aunt both had great results, so I finally convinced my doctor to let me try this. Within my first week I had lost 7lbs, which was more than predicted by my doctor. The following two weeks I lost another 6lbs. it may not be much, but for me its amazing since I haven't been able to lose a single pound in the past three years. No side effects yet(knock on wood), however it really does suppress your appetite. I'm not one to force myself to eat; so I did have one day where my blood sugar dropped very low because I wasn't hungry so I didn't eat for about 9 hrs."	10	June 24, 2010	27	150
158,675	Methylphenidate	adhd	"I was diagnosed with ADHD and I have been on several different medicines and all they did was make it worse and made me feel more angry and just want to stay by myself at all times. I hated everyone and everything. I couldn't go anywhere because I would get panic attacks. I couldn't complete tasks. I was nothing but miserable. I was put on Concerta, and I am nothing but amazed how much different I feel and what I can do. I communicate with people, even people I pass in the stores. I complete every task I start. I enjoy being a mom, wife, and a grandmother. Most of all, I Love My Life! Thank You Concerta!"	10	March 4, 2011	32	118
36,272	Imiquimod	human papilloma virus	"So when I first did my research I was scared because I seen the word cancer I thought to my self I'm too young for cancer just graduating. When I went to my doctor they gave me this cream the first few days was okay then I start getting sensitive everywhere including my breast and real sick to my stomach can't really hold food down. My genitals are red and bleeding the warts area is cleared for the most part just my actual vaginal area that is killing me it burns to go to the bathroom non stop pains and Everytime I move hopefully I am able to get better"	7	September 23, 2015	8	110
82,441	Liraglutide	diabetes, type 2	"At 1.8 now and doing well but have a great deal of acid reflux at night. It may or may not be a result of the Victoza but no fun. My A1c was always too high so my endo put me on Victoza..a miracle. I was a serious eater and don't even care if I eat at all now. Have lost 10 lbs and feel better. I'm a Type II diabetic but have been on insulin for a long time as I found it to be less trouble than pills. My endocrinologist took me off my Novalog..so far, so good."	9	June 23, 2012	15	100
184,777	Canagliflozin	diabetes, type 2	"Been on Invokana for two years. Also on Metformin and Lantus. Earlier on, I was on Metformin and Diamicron (Gliclazide), still couldn't get my blood sugar numbers to where I needed them, so my doctor added Lantus to the mix. A year later, blood sugar levels were great, but I had gained enough weight to go up two waist sizes. (Before the Lantus, my weight held steady.) Changed from Diamicron to Invokana, blood sugar numbers still good (A1C 5.8), and it took four months to lose the two waist sizes I gained. I am still losing weight, and have been able to reduce my nightly insulin dose by about 10%. No other side effects (e.g. no UTI's), kidneys are fine (my doctor includes that in the lab work). This medication has been a godsend."	10	August 14, 2017	6	134
202,302	Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin	acne	"A life saver. I am 25, and I've never had a problem with acne until about 5 months ago. I tried everything I could think of, and nothing worked until this. I was nervous about using anything else topical because my skin is so sensitive, but this didn't burn or sting at all the first time I applied it. It did bring the active zits to a head quickly, but it also healed them quickly as well. I have had no new zits, and it has dramatically reduced the redness of old scars. After a couple days of using this it is making my face burn and itch a little, it feels like I have a sunburn, but it's not red. I've been using it in the morning and at night. Overall, I'd say please give this one a try. Truly saved me."	10	June 3, 2013	6	143
200,070	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"I was a smoker for at least 25 yrs. Tried a few times to stop on my own w/o much success. When I asked my Doc for Chantix he prescribed it and it totally worked by the time I completed 1st script! No bad side effects at all but a good side effect, prior to taking I always had terrible nightmares. Once on Chantix those completely stopped. This was 5 yrs ago and have never had a craving for a smoke since, even when in a room with smokers! This stuff was amazing, thank you!!!!!"	10	October 9, 2015	17	95
90,032	Risperdal	bipolar disorde	"This medication did not work well for me at all, and I got the unfortunate side effect of lactation. At the time I was sixteen and that's just something that I was not willing to deal with."	3	July 9, 2010	26	37
211,409	Fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin	melasma	"All I can say is Hallelujah!!!! God is so good, I got my skin back. I never had any skin problem until my first pregnancy at 27. I was not make up or any other cream user, but had the very clean face. Everyone, stops me and ask me what kind of make I use. But this became story after I gave birth to my first child. I have been struggling with it one day Dr. Simpson prescribed this cream for me. With in few days , the very brown spot on my nose went away. Good is so good!!!! Ladies with same problem, please give it try and hope you won't regret. May glory be to the Mighty LORD!!"	10	September 2, 2016	29	120
67,993	Plan B	emergency contraception	"I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend and he came inside and we were both terrified. My period was 2 weeks late and him and I were freaking out planning around college and stuff for a kid. Thank God I eventually got my period. Overall this drug has saved me a lot. The worst part is the cost. I did have side effects of major bloating...like, so bad, and I run 5 miles daily. It also made me have symptoms that felt like I was on my period; tired, craving chocolate, moody, and I never threw up, but felt very nauseous at times. I did have a couple dizzy spells, but just pushed through it. Just get through the crappy side effects and you'll be fine. :)"	9	April 25, 2016	5	127
228,969	Tadalafil	erectile dysfunction	"Am 75 and taking blood pressure and atrial fibrillation medication. Have had erectile dysfunction for some years. Tried free sample of Cialis 5mg daily for one week. Experienced erections most days, and ejaculation three times, but other times erection weakened quite quickly. Will raise dose to 10mg and see if there's improvement."	8	May 1, 2014	60	52
61,384	Premarin	primary ovarian failure	"I couldn't take Premarin for about 5 years when I needed to because of cancer. I had bad symptoms. You name it - as far as having a hard time while being in my "change" period, I had them all. When the doctor finally put me on Premarin and it took effect I could have jumped for joy. I was myself again. I loved being on it. All the symptoms went away. I was so thankful. I was on it for many years. I tried to cut back at times but all the bad feelings would come back. Last year my doctor took me off it. He told me to take Estrace. It would be better for me. I'm having a hard time. Estrace does not work and my symptoms are back with a furry. I'm trying to find a doctor that will give me Premarin. "	10	August 31, 2011	55	147
148,430	Mirena	birth control	"All these awful reviews. I thought I'd share my positive experience. After lots of reading I decided to go with the mirena IUD. I was two months Post baby when I hard it inserted, for me I felt the speculum was more uncomfortable (10 weeks post baby) then the actual insertion. I didn't have any dizziness, I bleed for a couple days (but it was no more then a period), I also didn't need to take any pain meds, I have no weight gain or change in my skin. Since my period hadn't come back at that point I only had the couple days of bleeding. I'm 2 years into having my IUD and I haven't had a period to date. I still feel like I get PMS from time to time and I've have had some lite bleeding on occasion. But it's been a great form of birth control."	9	August 10, 2017	9	150
137,491	Isotretinoin	acne	"I was pretty skeptical to try Accutane because I tried everything and didn't work. I eventually decided to give it a shot and was surprised to see my acne get better by the first month. Then it started to come back after about a year so I tried it again. My face was pretty clear for about 2 years after that. I would say it is worth it and really boosts your self esteem. The side effects are no fun but then again niether is acne. I actually think I might go back on it soon."	6	May 31, 2008	28	96
201,749	Alprazolam	panic disorde	"With the panic attacks I get it seems Xanax works fairly fast, when I feel one coming on, or even when I am in the middle of one. It calms me down, and I can cope. I have taken it for several years, and have felt no side effects. I am glad it is available to me."	10	October 6, 2008	39	57
4,078	Seroquel XR	bipolar disorde	"I suffer from bipolar1, OCD, very severe anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder. I had been in a mental hospital and had taken so many medicines. I could never stop thinking to the point where I stayed awake all night. Mood swings, temper, just raving mad ,waiting to be set off. Some medicines worked for a short time, and others just didn't work. So my psychologist put me on Lamictal, but it works very slowly and you have to start it on a low dose and work your way up. I had taken it before, but my other doctor left and every other doctor wanted to put me on Lithium but I said no because I have Lupus. But when he put me on Seroquel XR, well that's when things began to look a little bit brighter. It does make you sleepy, but its a great medicine, at least for me anyway. Hope this helps."	9	March 23, 2011	32	155
197,629	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"Vomiting and diarrhrea at the same time - horrible. The most vile tasting medicine. Tried mixing it with lemon flavored water on ice and holding my nose. I still was gagging and vomiting. Doing it once is bad enough but then have to get up in the middle of the night to do it all over again? There's got to be a better way."	1	November 13, 2017	7	64
28,239	Lexapro	generalized anxiety disorde	"I wanted to share my experience because when I first started taking Lexapro I read these boards daily searching for hope. I have always had anxiety but it was not until this summer that I started experiencing physical symptoms, I was constantly nauseous, often felt dizzy, and my heart would flutter in my chest non stop. I thought I was losing my mind and going crazy. This led to depression and a feeling of hopelessness. I went to the doctor and had every test in the book done and nothing was wrong. I was then prescribed Lexapro and the first couple weeks were rough.I started on 5mgs for two weeks and during that time I was also taking .25 Xanax a day while I got used to the Lexapro.I am now two months into 10 mg and have never felt better!"	10	January 10, 2015	128	141
116,255	Adalimumab	crohn's disease, maintenance	"I am 18 now and I was 5 when I had started having symptoms of crohn's disease and finally after 8 months of suffering they finally tested me and diagnosed me. I'm going to make this short, crohn's has been hell for me. I was finally put on remicaid, It put me in remission for three years until I started to have a reaction to the medication and I was diagnosed with drug induced lupus. A couple months ago I was admitted into the hospital and later was put on humira, a little skeptical but I had no choice. I can tell it has helped but it does cause major hair loss in some patients as I am dealing with right now. My hair has never been in the best condition because of the medication but so far the medication has really improved my health!"	7	January 8, 2016	19	145
117,244	Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray	sore throat	"What is this? Phenol? Phenol doesn't "numb" anything. This is the weakest medicine of any kind. What happened to benzocaine? We want POWERFUL medicine that eliminates pain and lasts for a long time, not this worthless, useless snake oil."	1	September 28, 2017	0	39
122,908	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel	birth control	"I was on Cryselle for about 6 years. I had severe fatigue and lack of energy, was physically exhausted and drained no matter how much sleep I got, my hair was falling out like crazy, I had water retention and headaches, I was irritable and moody and I had extremely low sex drive. I eat healthy, exercise regularly, and have had my thyroid and blood sugar checked, as well as blood tests for anemia, etc, all came back normal. The fatigue and lack of energy was what really bothered me and after doing my own research I discovered this can all be related to my BC. I'm now trying a new pill. Each person is different so what may work for someone may not work for someone else. The positives were my periods were very light and I did not get pregnant."	2	September 15, 2016	9	142
226,507	Etonogestrel	birth control	"Terrible option. I had it the full three years 2012-2015 and I gained 30 pounds on it. And lost a ton of hair. I always thought it might have been my stress but it wasn't; it was this rod. I was moody, sad and always depressed. In the three years I had it, I had exactly 2 relationships because no one wanted to deal with my moodiness. These guys thought I was insane. I did wait the 3 years because it was so convenient but convenience is not always smart. Now that I'm off this, I've lost weight and feel much better. Everyone is different but this did not work for me"	1	July 8, 2015	10	112
155,987	Cialis	erectile dysfunction	"I started having some problems maintaining an erection at age 56. I'm in excellent health, take no meds, and stay in very good shape. Getting the erection wasn't the problem, but it started to peter out :) after 5 or so minutes and eventually return with a lot of effort. Well, that's NO fun. I actually have had excellent results cutting a 5mg tab in half, and taking every three days. I've had results up to 4 days between doses. This stuff is amazing. I've had no aches as some have reported, and just a touch of nasal congestion, but since I have allergies, I'm always just a tiny bit stuffy anyway. If I wasn't looking for it, I probably wouldn't notice the congestion. Anyway, a true miracle."	10	March 6, 2015	45	128
5,006	Belviq	obesity	"Overweight Mom who thought that I would be that for life. My friend who was on Jenny Craig (it did not work) used this and after following her lead we are both big losers. No side effects except a little tired first week then energy went up gradually. I take my exercise serious now and instead of losing two pounds per week I am at 3.36 per week or more. Flat out works you got nothing to lose because they give you a two week trial free. After that you will be more then happy to pay for it."	10	May 12, 2014	105	99
78,132	Zyprexa	bipolar disorde	"I have literally been on every medication you can think of. Prozac, Zoloft, Geodon, Haldol, Effexor, Risperdal, Abilify, Xanax, clonazepam and the list doesn't stop but Zyprexa did it! None of them seemed to help until I tried Zyprexa! I do not have to take anxiety medicines anymore because somehow Zyprexa took care of that also and my anxiety used to be so bad."	10	June 27, 2013	101	64
71,726	Tramadol	chronic pain	"I have taken Tramadol off and on for more than 12 years. For me it works, not to mitigate my chronic pain, but to change my attitude about my pain. I have been on 50 mg x 2 daily - not excessive. My PC doctor has decided that I've had enough, and didn't refill. I went for more than a week without recently to prove to myself that there wasn't a physical dependence. I had a whole lot of pain, as usual, but my attitude wasn't terrific about it. NSAIDS just tear my gut apart after 2.5 days, so I don't know what to do. Maybe find a new PCP? Nobody had a problem prescribing this medication before it became scheduled."	8	February 4, 2017	34	121
200,915	Dofetilide	arrhythmia	"Excellent. I was in atrial fibrillation for about 6 weeks. When my electro-physiologist put me in the hospital to monitor me for this medicine, within 2 hours after taking Tikosyn, I returned to normal sinus rhythm. I still go in and out of atrial fibrillation, and will have catheter ablation within the next few weeks."	10	August 13, 2012	78	55
50,421	Gabapentin	epilepsy	"I've been on this medicine for 10 yrs now and have my seizures under control with 1200 mg a day a neurologist placed me on it after trying Dilantan and Depakote. I didn't realize it could be helping my anxiety and restless legs and migraines. I had terrible headaches before I was on gababentin and now have all these things under control. I did gain 30lbs when we added a antidepressant."	9	January 24, 2013	15	71
77,618	Cephalexin	kidney infections	"I had a bad kidney infection and was prescribed this in the ER to take 3 times a day for 7 days, I hardly had any side effects at all. The only ones I had were vaginal itching which felt like a yeast infection, really bad nightmares, and some sneezing. Other than that I love this and would definitely take it again, kidney pain was gone within 2 days."	9	October 13, 2017	3	69
147,520	Alprazolam	anxiety	"Xanax was a God send when I was in a terrible car accident and lost my best friend. I knew that it was a controlled substance, so that made me wearly. I recently got into a relationship, and my boyfriends whole family is highly addicted to Xanax. They are prescribed them, buy them off the street, and so on. They fight each other for "bars" and pay a fortune for them. The family is a complete wreck. family members had forgotten important things, like family matters, misplacing wallets, purses etc... even getting into car accidents while they're on them. They helped me when I took them as prescribed, but seeing how my boyfriends family act while on the drug, I would be careful."	1	November 2, 2009	52	123
51,902	Ustekinumab	psoriasis	"I have suffered from psoriasis for 20yrs and the condition fluctuated over this time. I have tried creams, methotrexate, light therapy and cyclosporine - none of which helped. Eventually I saw a fantastic dermatologist - I had to try 3 treatments and if they failed, I could apply for permission to try biologics. I tried Enbrel first -worked until I fell ill with tonsilitis & my psoriasis came back with a vengence. I switched to Stelara, I am about to take my 5th injection, and it has been amazing. Within weeks, I was almost clear. This was the 1st summer I've been happy to show my body at the beach! Minimal side effects too."	10	January 22, 2013	60	114
186,601	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"I have been taking Pristiq for 3 months. Wonderful medication. I feel great! The only side effect I have is so much night sweats I have to keep a second pajamas next to my bed because mine gets soaked. I was wondering if this side effect will get better. I am very reluctant to change this medicine because of this effect because other anti-depressants had the same effect and did not work as well."	8	December 4, 2009	30	74
216,033	Copper	birth control	"Had it for 2 months (had to get it removed because it was sitting too low). Loved it while I was in. Insertion was very painful but it did not hurt the week after. Period was heavy for the first 3 days and I had to use a super jumbo tampon and pad. However, my once serious menstural cramps were completely gone (no midol needed). Would recommend to a friend. Wish it didn't sit low would have kept it in forever. Don't be discouraged by the negative reviews."	9	January 11, 2016	9	88
123,697	Skyla	birth control	"I had an absolutely horrible experience with Skyla which began from the insertion. Honestly, it was the most painful experience I had ever had. I was close to vomiting and fainting from the pain and I typically have a high tolerance for pain. I had take 800mg of acetaminophen prior to the procuredure as directed and it didn't help a bit. Following that I had bleeding, cramps and ovary pain for the entire duration that I had the IUD in. I went to my gynecologist multiple times and they assured me that it was in place and that it was normal to feel this way. I began breaking out on my chin and neck area as well as becoming extremely moody and irritable. I was always tired and had no energy. Furthermore, I gained about 7 pounds."	3	March 7, 2017	4	137
65,840	Propranolol	anxiety	"I was prescribed this when I was first medicated, and it works incredibly. I have extremely severe anxiety, with severe physical side effects just on a normal day. My body practically shuts down during an anxiety attack. I was prescribed 80mg of the extended-release capsules and within two days my physical symptoms lessened. I was still anxious, but my body stopped reacting so violently to anxiety, and my attacks toned down a lot. It's like propranolol took everything down a couple notches, so that instead of a 5 my baseline was a 2 and my anxiety attacks went from an 8 to a 4. The only thing is, don't take such a high dose immediately, try to wean onto it, because I spent plenty of time in and out of the ER because I kept passing out, oops"	9	December 24, 2015	15	138
200,938	Dofetilide	arrhythmia	"I have been on Tikosyn for 6 months. The first 4 months were difficult as there were lots of skips and bumps in between episodes of 1-2 per week. Though the times in arrhythmia were getting much shorter. I still feel as though my condition is improving overall as there are not as many symptoms as before I was taking it. Hope it just keeps getting better."	8	May 25, 2011	61	67
121,193	Venlafaxine	major depressive disorde	"I have been takeing this for a few years. My life has improved so much. I have some side effects and it is easy to deal with. I understand that no drug is perfect and all people are different. However for me this drug has changed my life for me and my family. Im able to deal with the side effects as long as im able to keep my family. Lots of negative info about the drug is online. I get it. Every one has a story. I would recommend this to help others as long as they address thier issues with a positive attitude."	9	September 27, 2016	8	105
95,247	Guanfacine	adhd	"My son was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago and like most parents I refused to believe that anything was "wrong" with my son. After research I decided against medication because of the TERRIBLE reviews and side effects... until I heard about Intuniv. It has been one of the BEST decisions that I have ever made. He still has his happy little personality and still a rambunctious little boy but he is able to sit in class without bouncing off the walls and his grades have really improved. Like previous reviews he was very tired and had headaches in the beginning but like the Dr promised that quickly faded. He is 8 now and will remind me if I forget to give it to him because he says that it makes him feel better, and he sleeps like a log."	10	September 6, 2013	141	141
206,580	Valsartan	high blood pressure	"Diovan HCT 160/12.5 - took for over 8 years. Blood pressure was controlled...however, did not realize that daily headaches, hair thinning, up and down blood sugar, weight gain, muscle aches, etc. were side effects. Stopped taking and all symptoms started to go away."	5	July 22, 2009	157	43
146,408	Suboxone	opiate dependence	"Suboxone is a very helpful drug, 3 years of addiction, thousands of dollars later and a lot of hurt family and friends also. Mostly OC 40,60,80 etc, etc. Suboxone is a good stepping stone I feel, but I truly feel that the inner feeling to be that person everyone missed and missing that person I was myself, is major in recovering. I have been on 1 x 8mg a day for about 4 months. Life is too short to be selfish for yourself to not at least try to feel and be better. "	10	March 27, 2009	14	94
169,314	Acetazolamide	edema	"I was diagnosed with psuedotumor cerebrae, hypertension in the brain caused by high levels of fluid. I have been on Diamox for several months. It worked then I needed another spinal tab, they upped my dose to 3 caps a day. Manufacturer and pharmacist both said NO, so now I am back on 2 caps a day; and the fluid is back! I can't take it anymore!"	6	March 6, 2009	16	67
1,806	Zolmitriptan	migraine	"I use the Zomig nasal spray. Out of the 4 or so migraine medicines I've tried (prescription), this is the only one that works for me. It doesn't take too long to kick in, I use it, then after 30 minutes the pain starts to ease some, and I go take a nap, when I wake up, it's gone."	10	July 18, 2009	5	59
96,917	Conjugated estrogens / medroxyprogesterone	postmenopausal symptoms	"I feel normal again. No hot flashes. I'm sleeping at night. I started taking my pills at night because they make you a bit relaxed or tired but overall, I love it!! My doctor stated she doesn't recommend taking it for more than two years. It's been almost 8 months for me"	9	November 14, 2015	27	52
174,985	Fingolimod	multiple sclerosis	"I have been on Gilenya 5 months now and am seeing benefits. My right leg has begun to have movement from the knee down and there is a reduction in the Ataxia in both my legs and arms. Walking has become noticeably more stable and overall improved."	10	November 30, 2011	118	47
43,607	Hydromorphone	pain	"I have suffered with chronic uncontrolled migraines for 19 years now. Recently during an episode I had to be taken to the ER and was given Dilaudid as I.V. It has been the only thing that has given me relief, the best medicine I've ever used, and believe me, I've used most all of them."	10	July 18, 2008	94	55
48,848	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have been using birth control for going on 4 years, 16-20. I got on them for the purpose of I have extremely heavy periods with horrible cramps and acne. I took levora for about 2 years (no sexual activity) and I took it non stop to completely stop my period. Bad idea. I had break through bleeding and severe cramps for over 3 months of heavy bleeding. They put me on the strongest pill possible after that to try to stop my period from the continuous bleeding, didn't work although I did loose a lot of weight.. for the last year 1/2 I've been sexually active and the strongest pill DIDNT work so they put me back on levora with a seasonal period, and I haven't gotten pregnant and my acne is good and my period is gone! Other than every season."	7	December 25, 2016	2	143
45,462	Fluoxetine	depression	"I've been taking fluoxetine for 6 months now. I started taking at night after my first day due to drowsiness. I wake up periodically through out the night. My dr says it's not the medicine. But it has to be. I haven't had a good nights sleep in months! & I've always loved to sleep. The medicine works awesome though"	6	November 1, 2014	50	60
103,199	Estarylla	birth control	"I have only been on Estarylla for a month and I am having nothing but issues. I go to the gym regularly and eat a healthy diet and I have done nothing but gain weight. I feel swollen and bloated constantly and I have headaches almost every day. It was given to me as the generic for Sprintec (which was amazing) and I can't believe how different they are. I am emotional and on edge all of the time. I don't even want to know what my period will feel like if this is what I am going through already. I don't know why anyone would want to put themselves through this even for just a birth control. I do not recommend Estarylla at all."	1	January 18, 2017	2	125
173,366	Alli	obesity	"Well, let me say that I read through everyone's posts prior to posting. I used ALLI and found it to be exactly as stated. I no longer use this product. Losing weight is about getting off your big butt and making the appropriate choices! MOVE and EAT HEALTHY! I run daily and I make wise food choices for the most part, and when I don't I KNOW that I WILL BE THE ONE to SUFFER! I am the one who pays the price for the choices that I make! Time for people to start taking responsibility for themselves and stop trying to make someone else the scapegoat. If you want to lose the weight, cut back on calories and move your body - that is the key!!!! Come on people, it isn't rocket science! I did it and lost 112 pounds. Not easy but you can do it!"	3	September 14, 2016	75	148
15,672	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I've been on this pill for a year and didn't have issues till now. I didn't have a period for 4 months and it just started out of no where the other day but super light. I haven't had acne this bad since I was 14.. I'm 19 now. I have horrible sugar cravings and mood swings like crazy and I've gained 10 lbs within the past year."	1	November 29, 2016	7	68
35,915	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"This is my personal experience of Suboxone. Now 54, been an addict on heroin until a year ago, done 3 detox clinics absolute no luck but learnt a lot from them. Don't knock it but as for Suboxone I honestly thought I would not see change but wow it kills cravings and the lot. Was an addict for ages and this has totally changed my life. What more can I say. Get on it people before you lose everything like I did. "	10	January 17, 2013	72	83
11,780	Trulicity	diabetes, type 2	"Diabetic for about 2 years. Was originally on Jentadueto.... with what seemed like hypoglycemic effects. Especially if i didn't eat after taking the medicine in the morning. Lost health care coverage and had no way to get medication. Ended up using metformin 500mg BID, blood sugars were in the 250-300 range constantly. occasionally it would be below 170 in the am. Sought out an Endocrinilogist this week. He gave me 6 units insulin and a shot of trulicity. Blood glucose was 299 at the visit...by the time i got home it had dropped to 129. VERY happy! I have felt slight nausea and wasn't sure what it was, but i'm only one day in. No other side effects. Will keep this site posted. Lots of good info.... doc gave a coupon for the med."	7	November 1, 2016	19	134
210,085	Linzess	irritable bowel syndrome	"I can't believe my insurance agreed to cover this! It's $10 per pill otherwise. The 145mcg is a high enough dosage. 290mcg and your system will go nuts. This medicine works great and usually within 12 hours. Take it at the night, not in the morning like the instructions say. Make sure you have the day off. Best way to take it, have a light dinner, wait one hour, have dessert. In one hour you will have bloating, cramps and gas. The cramps and bloating are normal. It means your system is moving. By the next morning (maybe sooner) the bowel movements will start. DO NOT TAKE THIS EVERYDAY! Your body will build an immunity if you do. Keep hydrated as you will lose quite a bit of water."	10	March 18, 2017	28	129
121,007	Venlafaxine	hot flashes	"I went through a full hysterectomy and ovariectomy in my early 40's due to positive BRCA 2 breast cancer and double mastectomy at 30 years. After the hysterectomy/ovariectomy the hot flashes and night sweats hit me like a mack truck. I was exhausted and gained a quick 40 lbs. Surgically induced menopause makes these symptoms unbearable. My doctor recommended an anti-depressant (effexor) but I was totally against it as I did not want stigma of depression on my medical records. I eventually gave in and OMG what a relief it was almost instantly. I have unfortunately had my prescription run out on 2 occasions and the hot flash symptoms are back w/in 2 days along with jitters and a bit of anxiety among other issues! This stuff is a life saver"	9	April 11, 2017	42	131
204,051	Veltin	acne	"I originally has mild pustular acne. I used Veltin for 5 weeks before giving up. My face became red, weeping, stinging, and covered in cystic acne while using it. I used it once a night as prescribed and would use Cetaphil lotion on my face morning and night to try to hydrate my skin. It got to the point where I did not want to go to work because of comments. Just putting water on my face made me cry. Within 2 weeks of stopping my acne is back to mild and my face is healing with 2 scars from where it was peeling and weeping."	1	October 7, 2017	1	106
226,717	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I got Nexplanon on Jan. 8 2015 and at first I thought it was great. Didn't have a period the first month, next month bleed for two weeks no cramps or anything. When March came, my period came on and lasted longer than usual so I thought OK maybe its changing because the symptoms are irregular. Well its May 8 and my period has been on non-stop! My body aches, muscles hurt everywhere, acne is a little more than before, cravings are crazy, but I have no weight gain or weight loss thank the lord! But Nexplanon acts different in anyone who gets it. I do consider getting it though if you forget to take your pills and if your sexually active."	7	May 8, 2015	6	122
166,553	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I had skyla for 3 years. I still remember getting it inserted it was a terrible experience. During the three years I had terrible ache and experienced a hard time losing weight. I was miserable and over emotional. I had the pill before and I liked it a lot better the only concern was remembering to take it so I switched to Skyla. I am now switching back to the pill!"	2	September 26, 2016	6	71

32,258

Lisinopril

high blood pressure

"I took this for high blood pressure I felt lightheaded like I was gonna faint Then I had a lot of gas and loose stools Lethargic sick feeling I skipped a day So felt a lot better decided to try again Today took it at noon I just kept feeling weaker and weaker I could barely walk I had awful gas in my chest was tight I felt awful all day all night I only took a half Of a 10 mg each time I am not taking this again no thanks I would rather have high blood pressure I felt better then lol"

1

April 26, 2017

37

104

183,090

Cymbalta

major depressive disorde

"This medication for me was ok, it gave me less side effects than other antidepressants. I was prescribed it for Major Depressive Disorder along with BPD and anxiety. It seemed to make me a bit null at first then it helped me think more clearly, less invaded by suicidal thoughts, etc. I do take it along with quetiapine (an antipsyscotic) and it seems to meld well with it ."

7

May 13, 2014

21

69

105,559

Methylprednisolone

rheumatoid arthritis

"I have both fibro and lupus. I injured my hip bone and was in severe pain, worse than the pain I'm in on a daily basis. Lately the pain has kept me debilitated and depressed. In addition to the prior mentioned I haven't been eating, loss of hunger and gastrointestinal issues. My PC Dr placed me on this medication. The first day I wasn't sure what to expect. I can tell you that I did get hyper. With that said, this was the first time I was able eat. Then I found that I was joking around with my family. Day 2: I ATE, 3 meals! Still needed pain medication but not as much because the ibuprofen and extra strength Tylenol were allowed to work. I was able to move. Day 3: I ATE AGAIN!! I took advantage of everything I could. I feel alive!"

10

December 10, 2017

0

145

194,563

Atorvastatin

high cholesterol

"Atorvastatin prescribed for years. on January woke up with severe leg cramps in both legs, aching in morning, couldn't walk any distance, joint pains severe, back so painful. Doc never mentioned it could be tabs and I couldn't believe a neighbour who was exactly the same as me. Her doc took her off them and she's back to her gym routine and never felt better!!! I've stopped them 3 days ago and I've never felt better. Started back at my gym."

1

April 6, 2015

61

81

174,525

Abreva

herpes simplex

"I am so impressed with this product. Thursday morning started to get tingling and bubbles, went to the pharmacy and purchased abreva in the afternoon and applied as Directed since then... Here I am Saturday afternoon and already scabbing and drying up. Wow, thanks Abreva !"

10

February 18, 2017

11

46

134,338

Prednisone

allergic reactions

"I get poison ivy so bad, and have severe allergic reactions to insect bites, I believe my last bite on the forehead was a horsefly and my eyes were swelling shut as I was swallowing 3 prednisone. I get relief in 20 minutes. I have to keep it on hand and only have to use it for several days."

10

June 6, 2013

35

59

43,220

Hydromorphone

pain

"Had my gallbladder removed and they gave me morphine which didn't really help much but then I ended up with a bile leak due to complications and they put me on dilaudid and every ounce of pain vanished seconds after it was put into my iv. It made me really sleepy but not nauseous at all. Very addictive but works amazing to relieve extreme pain."

10

October 22, 2017

5

65

19,622

Pregabalin

generalized anxiety disorde

"I have recently been put on this. I am taking 450mg, 300mg in the morning and 150mg at night. It has also helped with a tight band pressure feeling in my head. I'm fighting the tiredness but so far its helping along with rationalizing my thoughts. Good luck to you all."

8

July 28, 2012

42

51

39,628

Contrave

obesity

"It's been exactly 2 months since I started taking Contrave. I am a 46 year old woman who started out at 274 lbs. I have lost 37 lbs and now currently weight 237. I used to binge eat a lot and lived a very sedentary lifestyle. I thankfully did not have any side effects other than about three nights in week 3 where I had a difficult time sleeping. I make sure I drink 16 ounces of water when I take my pills as I had been told this helps with nausea. I was surprised that within 2 weeks of starting I no longer had constant cravings for chocolate and other junk food. I also started off at 5 minutes every night riding on my bike / elliptical machine. I now average an hour 5 nights a week and sleep better than ever at night. I love this medication!"

10

March 4, 2016

55

149

208,627

Forteo

osteoporosis

"My Mother was placed on this after broken wrist, broken hip and fractured pelvis. I do believe that this medicine keep her from having a broken shoulder when she fell out of her wheel chair. Granted there was a small hairline fracture. I just know it could have been worse. (she was also a T2 and with dementia). Her Encro had her placed in a study that paid for the medicine."

10

January 29, 2016

39

71

73,037

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"Lolo is the first birth control that's been right me. I tried Seasonale and Marvelon and spotted non stop, gained 10lbs in a year and experienced acne, which I'm lucky to rarely have. Lolo cleared my skin, I never spotted after taking it- I am very good at taking it at exactly the same time everyday. My periods are 2-3 days and very light. This month, I didn't even have a period, this is normal with Lolo. I've taken the 10lb off, haven't had an breakouts or mood swings either. Lolo was recommended by my Dr as my periods were heavy, long and painful. Not anymore. Highly recommended to anyone else with those issues."

10

May 4, 2015

26

114

194,147

Nebivolol

high blood pressure

"This drug was a nightmare for me. I unfortunately had B12 deficiency at the same time so it took a longish time to figure this drug was murdering me in addition to my troubles with B12. It did keep my BP very low but.... it made my legs feel almost lame and if I tried to walk even remotely fast I'd feel like I was going to pass out. It also cranked by A1C way up. The worst 6 months of my life pretty much. A week after coming off it I felt reborn."

1

August 16, 2017

8

94

44,490

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"So far, I've been on three different kinds of birth control this month. I switched to Sprintec about 4 months ago, because it was cheap. My skin started breaking out, my periods were heavy and my emotions were out of control. I cry all the time and fight with my boyfriend."

1

October 26, 2009

10

51

174,217

Versed

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"Had this for a wisdom teeth extraction. Apart from feeling a slight burning sensation when the needle was slid into my hand, it was great. Didn't feel or remember any part of the actual operation. Was very groggy, but I rested for a few hours at home afterwards and was fine by nightfall."

10

March 11, 2012

7

53

150,154

Mucinex D

cough and nasal congestion

"My mom caught the cold I have just beaten and it affected her much worse. After consulting a doctor/friend she recommended trying Mucinex 12 hour. At around 7 PM, she took to 600 mg tablets. She reported being awake all night with heart palpitations, jitters, and a pounding headache. She also threw up in the middle the night and feels nauseous again this morning. The cough is coming back as the Mucinex wears off. The drug worked to stop the coughing but the side effects can be hard on some."

1

December 15, 2015

11

90

183,597

Cymbalta

depression

"After reading about others' experiences with Cymbalta, I was very hesitant to try it. However, I got to a point where I was willing to do anything to feel 'normal' again. I started Cymbalta (30mg) about 3 months ago and I am SO glad I did. The first week was unpleasant -- I was close to stopping it, but my family encouraged me to give it a fair shot. By the second week things were better. Now (still on 30mg) the only side effects that remain are loss of appetite (causing weight loss), occasional vivid dreams, and some difficulty with orgasm. For me the benefits have been huge -- I am able to focus, more energy, no more racing thoughts, no more crying spells, and no more anxiety/panic. Everyone is different, but for me this has worked great!"

9

March 21, 2010

303

138

141,670

Escitalopram

anxiety

"I got my life back. This medicine has helped me so much. I feel like myself again. I no longer suffer from debilitating anxiety. I have more confidence and less fear. I have absolutely NO side effects (not even sexual, which seems to be common)."

10

January 30, 2013

11

45

120,192

Homatropine / hydrocodone

cough

"This seems to be the only cough syrup that stops my chronic non-productive cough as it doesn't knock me out. At one time the directions were 1-2 tsps/4 hours. I found out that 2 tsps will make me drowsy and nauseous so I stick to 1 teaspoon."

10

February 26, 2014

19

47

136,246

Trastuzumab

breast cancer, metastatic

"Herceptin is a life saver for those of us that are HER2 . I took it every 3 weeks for 52 weeks.You will need a TET done on your heart before you start and Benadryl before infusion but I had no side effects. I did take it with Taxol for 12 weeks. Life saver!"

10

January 22, 2013

41

54

90,086

Loteprednol

conjunctivitis

"What a nightmare! I normally do not have adverse reactions to prescriptions, but I had such severe eye pain when using these drops that I had to be taken into the ER of Bascom Palmer Eye Hospital in Miami where it took multiple medical personnel a long time to even pry my eyes open--I was literally screaming in pain. If you've ever experienced kidney stones (I have) imagine that continuous sharp pain but all in your eyes. I thought I would never see again. This side effect of Map-Dot Corneal Dystrophy (Corneal Erosion Episode) from these drops is unbelievable Please do not use these drops if there is an alternative available to you. Ask your doctor to recommend something else. I have no problems with Tobradex, which is also a steroid drop."

1

January 13, 2016

4

132

119,805

Ambien CR

insomnia

"I have been taking Ambien for several years, and recently started taking Ambien CR. It works very well, if taken on an empty stomach. However, I was having only mild sleep difficulty when my doctor prescribed it. I have tried other sleep medicines, Ambien is one of the strongest prescription insomnia drugs available. I highly recommend trying something with less side effects first, and only if absolutely necessary, try Ambien. Ambien is very difficult to discontinue after extended use."

5

March 7, 2008

62

79

128,564

Phentermine

weight loss

"I was on this med for 6 weeks.I had to stop due to insomnia.It was a hard decision to stop but in the end the lack of sleep was to much to handle and affected my mood.I lost 22 pounds in those 6 weeks.Unfortunately my cravings for sweets are returning.That was the best part of this medication for me....it wasn't just the reduction in appetite."

9

June 29, 2015

15

65

95,116

Guanfacine

adhd

"We started my 5 yr old on this, the 1 worked for him for a few weeks, then we noted an increase in aggression and hyperactivity. They upped him to 2 mg and now he has not slept in days no more than 4 hours a night and then he wakes and starts kicking the door to his room and screams at the top of his lungs until we get him up, he has trashed his bedroom and said he noticed curtains moving when there are no movement. He is loud and violent and swearing, I called the DR right away after the first night of him saying his curtain rod was moving, so they said take it at night instead, but then waking up for a week at 3 am has been a nightmare. We are so stressed and over whelmed with this behavior he is out of control."

1

March 20, 2017

41

150

7,983

Xanax

anxiety

"Xanax worked wonders for my anxiety. Next thing I know, I only ate one meal every four days and lost 15 pounds in two weeks. Withdrawal is the worst. I vomited for seven weeks straight and at least twice a day. I've been clean for two months I still don't sleep until five/six in the morning. I have slight muscle tremors. Prescriptions must be monitored extremely carefully."

4

July 20, 2009

84

67

111,830

Gianvi

birth control

"I LOVE GIANVI! No mood swings, no weight gain, it's helped my acne, it controls my appetite, and my breasts have actually gotten bigger. I have been on and off of Gianvi for three years now (I tried different birth controls here and there but I always come back to Gianvi because it has always been the best for me) and it's absolutely free! I definitely recommend it, but like always, everyone is different."

9

December 10, 2013

26

74

119,431

Testosterone

hypogonadism, male

"I used Axiron for about a year and found it to be better than Testim, which I was on for two years prior. My testosterone levels reached 600 on Axiron and I had not been that close before. The product is easy to use and absorbs quickly into the skin. Moreover, it is without odor. The only problem I had with application was that at times spilled out of the applicator cup if I wasn't extra careful. I think if it was a little more like a gel, it would be easier to apply. I didn't like that I was unable to tell when I was running low. Also, the applicator and bottle are large and take up much more space than a few tubes of Testim when traveling. My overall sex drive was good and consistent. My insurance stopped covering and I'm newly on Androderm."

8

July 16, 2013

36

146

154,416

Tavaborole

onychomycosis, toenail

"It is super expensive. I've used it one year now for four toenails. I helped one nail somewhat. Three toenails are still having the problem. NOT a success. Pure rip off to make money"

1

December 17, 2015

9

34

170,687

Quetiapine

depression

"Made me a zombie at low doses and didn't help with depression. In fact, I felt even more depressed since I wasn't able to hold a conversation or think straight due to drowsiness.But it seems to work for some people."

1

January 5, 2014

78

40

199,104

Depo-Provera

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I had my first deposit injection 22/01/16 when my 3rd baby was 13 weeks old, I had already been 3 days into a period and came off the day after. Sunday night I started bleeding really heavy and dark with tiny clots. I've been on and off, really heavy to really light everyday, I know it's only 8 days but I had just had a period so no need for bleeding. Really annoyed as last time I used the depo almost 4 years ago I had phantom movements and felt pregnant all the time so has taken me this long to give it another go and it's not going great from the off!!"

4

January 30, 2016

0

113

221,936

Fluconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"This rubbish doesn't work. Doc put me on diflucan once a week for 12 weeks, then blood draw to check my liver, then another 12 weeks... yeast infections always come back. I need relief and 5 docs have only prescribed me this stuff. I guess I'll go back to yogurt suppositories:( OTC makes them worse, too:("

1

April 19, 2017

14

56

158,529

Methylphenidate

adhd

"I am on 27mg Concerta. Never felt better. I have better grades because of better concentration. No anxiety or suicidal thoughts. Guess I have too much to keep me alive, that I have never had those thoughts. Only side-effect seems to be slight insomnia, but I would prefer better grades over sleep."

10

November 27, 2014

56

52

112,326

Contrave

obesity

"I am a food addict. The first day I took Contrave, I lost desire to eat. Cravings no longer consume me. The feeling of fullness occurs now, and lingers for hours. I am only on day 3, but I hope this continues. Logging foods on fitness pal helps. No snacks, and 3 healthy meals a day. I don't feel Hungary at all. It is wonderful. I was considering gastric bypass, this was going to be my last attempt. If I continue to feel this way, I won't need surgery."

10

January 23, 2015

175

89

172,976

Clonazepam

panic disorde

"Klonopin was great for helping me manage anxiety and panic attacks. Almost all medicines carry warnings about alcohol consumption, so many people like me and assume that moderate alcohol consumption is okay, and that warnings are just to limit liabilities of the manufacturers if someone drinks and has an incident. WARNING: DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL IF YOU ARE TAKING THIS MEDICATION. I did, and had what I now consider to be a near-death experience!" I found myself in a public restroom stall, and literally UNABLE TO MOVE for what seemed like hours. I remember feeling my heart beating what seemed like once every 4-5 seconds, and I couldn't even call out for help because I literally could not speak. I now feel very lucky to have survived."

9

December 18, 2012

67

127

128,495

Phentermine

weight loss

"I went from 236 pounds to 206 pounds in 2 month. I went to the gym 4 times per week for 1.5 hours and I also change my diet. I was never hungry. The pills work great with diet and exercise."

10

August 17, 2015

20

41

96,232

Sertraline

post traumatic stress disorde

"After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 25 and 27 and then having a bilateral mastectomy I was diagnosed with PTSD. I was so depressed and suicidal. I would cry and hyperventilate everyday. I started on 100 mg per day. Aside from excessive sleepiness and some sexual dysfunction it saved my life. And here is the great bonus I have suffered with PMDD (extreme PMS) for years. It stopped that too. I have been taking this medicine for two years now, lost 15lbs and started acting like my old self! Some tips-if your pharmacy switches generics you may feel poorly for about a week. My doctor prescribed a narcolepsy medicine in the beginning to help with the sleepiness."

9

May 8, 2011

4

118

57,002

Saliva substitutes

xerostomia

"Have dry and painful mouth of unknown cause. I have tried Biotene mouth wash, the rubbery losenges and several other treatments, but finally found Mouth Kote. Clearly the best for me. Lime (but not sweet) tasting. Causes you to make saliva when spraying in. I seem to be able to use it as often as I like. Really helps."

10

January 21, 2013

46

59

211,574

Tanzeum

diabetes, type 2

"I started tanzeum in apr 2016. It has brought my numbers down somwehat but not nearly what it needs to be. I will find out in aug for sure if its really working. I usually have an upset stomach and loose stools 1-2 days after ive taken it. When i first started, i felt full pretty quick after i ate but thats kind of gone away. The jury for me is still out, not sure if this is the medication for me."

4

July 26, 2016

6

82

54,319

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"This is my second time trying this medication. The first time I was not ready and didn't really make any lifestyle changes and didn't lose weight. So my Dr recommend it again and even said that he was going to take it too. That had me motivated and needless to say when I went back for my month follow up, he walked right past me because he said he almost didn't recognize me. I have been on this medication for about 6 months and I'm down 37lbs! Largest weight loss in my life!! I started at 264lb. I don't exercise but I have been practicing clean eating. Only eating salmon and no other meat, and eating veggies and fruit. It's been working.... and my Dr is also down some lbs!!!"

10

December 1, 2017

2

130

22,303

Baclofen

muscle spasm

"After trying several muscle relaxers with no improvement, my new pain management doctor put me on 10mg baclofen 3 x daily.I was extremely drowsy the first week, by second week had complete resolution of my lower back pain following 2 lumbar surgeries to correct scoliosis. First time I can walk and stand straight up in years. Initially helped my neck pain, but is now no longer effective. Having surgery tomorrow to repair subluxation of C3/4, hoping that resolves my pain. Status post surgery x 5 for cervical herniations. May need to adjust dose? Great medicine, highly recommended."

10

August 29, 2010

49

97

62,380

Citalopram

anxiety and stress

"I have had depression since I was little. After a traumatic event happened to me I became a competely different person. I became even more depressed, did not want to live and became very isolated person. I had a number of different doctors: one said I was BiPolar the other said something else. THEN FINALLY after many years being nervous all the time: my mother found a Good doctor that actually listened to me and did not rush to give me medicines. She said I suffer from social anxiety and started me at 10mg, and then went up to 20mg. And I have been on this for over a year now and it saved my life. I am able to go out again and I have a boyfriend, which I could not do before. This saved my life and I am much happier. Really."

10

April 30, 2012

54

144

164,541

Diclofenac

rheumatoid arthritis

"I have been taking diclofenac for 3 years for arthritis in my lower spine. When the doctor gave it to me he said I would see a difference or not in a day or two. Immediately I had relief and could rise from a chair, lean over a table, and pick up objects. Things I couldn't do for a year prior. If I miss a day of this medicine the pain and stiffness returns. I am very grateful."

8

March 4, 2013

52

78

63,713

Epiduo

acne

"I started using Epiduo about 21 days ago. I'm not the type of person to apply it every night because I'm lazy. But my mom said that she has noticed a difference and says that my acne looks like it is going away. I am also a person who picks my face a lot which I know is really bad. Epiduo did make my skin dry but not that badly. I would highly suggest if you touch your face and use this, try as hard as you can not to touch your face. Also I would suggest to make sure you apply it every night and wash your face. If I applied Epiduo everyday for the past 21 days I'm sure my skin would be so much better and almost clear. I will most likely write back soon to update on my skin progress."

7

August 14, 2013

13

144

44,397

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I was on TriNessa for 5 months and at first everything went well. I had no problems with it but after my 3rd month I started noticing really bad emotional changes. I started of being moody and then it went on to crying everyday at night. I got to the point where I was really depressed and didn't want to do anything. Oh and also my jaw would hurt a lot after taking the pill."

1

August 6, 2010

14

75

52,220

Adipex-P

weight loss

"My miracle pill! I am 22 and my starting weight was 235lbs. Obviously not a good number. I've have tried every gimmick over the past three years since I had my son and nothing has worked. My mother and aunt both had great results, so I finally convinced my doctor to let me try this. Within my first week I had lost 7lbs, which was more than predicted by my doctor. The following two weeks I lost another 6lbs. it may not be much, but for me its amazing since I haven't been able to lose a single pound in the past three years. No side effects yet(knock on wood), however it really does suppress your appetite. I'm not one to force myself to eat; so I did have one day where my blood sugar dropped very low because I wasn't hungry so I didn't eat for about 9 hrs."

10

June 24, 2010

27

150

158,675

Methylphenidate

adhd

"I was diagnosed with ADHD and I have been on several different medicines and all they did was make it worse and made me feel more angry and just want to stay by myself at all times. I hated everyone and everything. I couldn't go anywhere because I would get panic attacks. I couldn't complete tasks. I was nothing but miserable. I was put on Concerta, and I am nothing but amazed how much different I feel and what I can do. I communicate with people, even people I pass in the stores. I complete every task I start. I enjoy being a mom, wife, and a grandmother. Most of all, I Love My Life! Thank You Concerta!"

10

March 4, 2011

32

118

36,272

Imiquimod

human papilloma virus

"So when I first did my research I was scared because I seen the word cancer I thought to my self I'm too young for cancer just graduating. When I went to my doctor they gave me this cream the first few days was okay then I start getting sensitive everywhere including my breast and real sick to my stomach can't really hold food down. My genitals are red and bleeding the warts area is cleared for the most part just my actual vaginal area that is killing me it burns to go to the bathroom non stop pains and Everytime I move hopefully I am able to get better"

7

September 23, 2015

8

110

82,441

Liraglutide

diabetes, type 2

"At 1.8 now and doing well but have a great deal of acid reflux at night. It may or may not be a result of the Victoza but no fun. My A1c was always too high so my endo put me on Victoza..a miracle. I was a serious eater and don't even care if I eat at all now. Have lost 10 lbs and feel better. I'm a Type II diabetic but have been on insulin for a long time as I found it to be less trouble than pills. My endocrinologist took me off my Novalog..so far, so good."

9

June 23, 2012

15

100

184,777

Canagliflozin

diabetes, type 2

"Been on Invokana for two years. Also on Metformin and Lantus. Earlier on, I was on Metformin and Diamicron (Gliclazide), still couldn't get my blood sugar numbers to where I needed them, so my doctor added Lantus to the mix. A year later, blood sugar levels were great, but I had gained enough weight to go up two waist sizes. (Before the Lantus, my weight held steady.) Changed from Diamicron to Invokana, blood sugar numbers still good (A1C 5.8), and it took four months to lose the two waist sizes I gained. I am still losing weight, and have been able to reduce my nightly insulin dose by about 10%. No other side effects (e.g. no UTI's), kidneys are fine (my doctor includes that in the lab work). This medication has been a godsend."

10

August 14, 2017

6

134

202,302

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin

acne

"A life saver. I am 25, and I've never had a problem with acne until about 5 months ago. I tried everything I could think of, and nothing worked until this. I was nervous about using anything else topical because my skin is so sensitive, but this didn't burn or sting at all the first time I applied it. It did bring the active zits to a head quickly, but it also healed them quickly as well. I have had no new zits, and it has dramatically reduced the redness of old scars. After a couple days of using this it is making my face burn and itch a little, it feels like I have a sunburn, but it's not red. I've been using it in the morning and at night. Overall, I'd say please give this one a try. Truly saved me."

10

June 3, 2013

6

143

200,070

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"I was a smoker for at least 25 yrs. Tried a few times to stop on my own w/o much success. When I asked my Doc for Chantix he prescribed it and it totally worked by the time I completed 1st script! No bad side effects at all but a good side effect, prior to taking I always had terrible nightmares. Once on Chantix those completely stopped. This was 5 yrs ago and have never had a craving for a smoke since, even when in a room with smokers! This stuff was amazing, thank you!!!!!"

10

October 9, 2015

17

95

90,032

Risperdal

bipolar disorde

"This medication did not work well for me at all, and I got the unfortunate side effect of lactation. At the time I was sixteen and that's just something that I was not willing to deal with."

3

July 9, 2010

26

37

211,409

Fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin

melasma

"All I can say is Hallelujah!!!! God is so good, I got my skin back. I never had any skin problem until my first pregnancy at 27. I was not make up or any other cream user, but had the very clean face. Everyone, stops me and ask me what kind of make I use. But this became story after I gave birth to my first child. I have been struggling with it one day Dr. Simpson prescribed this cream for me. With in few days , the very brown spot on my nose went away. Good is so good!!!! Ladies with same problem, please give it try and hope you won't regret. May glory be to the Mighty LORD!!"

10

September 2, 2016

29

120

67,993

Plan B

emergency contraception

"I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend and he came inside and we were both terrified. My period was 2 weeks late and him and I were freaking out planning around college and stuff for a kid. Thank God I eventually got my period. Overall this drug has saved me a lot. The worst part is the cost. I did have side effects of major bloating...like, so bad, and I run 5 miles daily. It also made me have symptoms that felt like I was on my period; tired, craving chocolate, moody, and I never threw up, but felt very nauseous at times. I did have a couple dizzy spells, but just pushed through it. Just get through the crappy side effects and you'll be fine. :)"

9

April 25, 2016

5

127

228,969

Tadalafil

erectile dysfunction

"Am 75 and taking blood pressure and atrial fibrillation medication. Have had erectile dysfunction for some years. Tried free sample of Cialis 5mg daily for one week. Experienced erections most days, and ejaculation three times, but other times erection weakened quite quickly. Will raise dose to 10mg and see if there's improvement."

8

May 1, 2014

60

52

61,384

Premarin

primary ovarian failure

"I couldn't take Premarin for about 5 years when I needed to because of cancer. I had bad symptoms. You name it - as far as having a hard time while being in my "change" period, I had them all. When the doctor finally put me on Premarin and it took effect I could have jumped for joy. I was myself again. I loved being on it. All the symptoms went away. I was so thankful. I was on it for many years. I tried to cut back at times but all the bad feelings would come back. Last year my doctor took me off it. He told me to take Estrace. It would be better for me. I'm having a hard time. Estrace does not work and my symptoms are back with a furry. I'm trying to find a doctor that will give me Premarin. "

10

August 31, 2011

55

147

148,430

Mirena

birth control

"All these awful reviews. I thought I'd share my positive experience. After lots of reading I decided to go with the mirena IUD. I was two months Post baby when I hard it inserted, for me I felt the speculum was more uncomfortable (10 weeks post baby) then the actual insertion. I didn't have any dizziness, I bleed for a couple days (but it was no more then a period), I also didn't need to take any pain meds, I have no weight gain or change in my skin. Since my period hadn't come back at that point I only had the couple days of bleeding. I'm 2 years into having my IUD and I haven't had a period to date. I still feel like I get PMS from time to time and I've have had some lite bleeding on occasion. But it's been a great form of birth control."

9

August 10, 2017

9

150

137,491

Isotretinoin

acne

"I was pretty skeptical to try Accutane because I tried everything and didn't work. I eventually decided to give it a shot and was surprised to see my acne get better by the first month. Then it started to come back after about a year so I tried it again. My face was pretty clear for about 2 years after that. I would say it is worth it and really boosts your self esteem. The side effects are no fun but then again niether is acne. I actually think I might go back on it soon."

6

May 31, 2008

28

96

201,749

Alprazolam

panic disorde

"With the panic attacks I get it seems Xanax works fairly fast, when I feel one coming on, or even when I am in the middle of one. It calms me down, and I can cope. I have taken it for several years, and have felt no side effects. I am glad it is available to me."

10

October 6, 2008

39

57

4,078

Seroquel XR

bipolar disorde

"I suffer from bipolar1, OCD, very severe anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder. I had been in a mental hospital and had taken so many medicines. I could never stop thinking to the point where I stayed awake all night. Mood swings, temper, just raving mad ,waiting to be set off. Some medicines worked for a short time, and others just didn't work. So my psychologist put me on Lamictal, but it works very slowly and you have to start it on a low dose and work your way up. I had taken it before, but my other doctor left and every other doctor wanted to put me on Lithium but I said no because I have Lupus. But when he put me on Seroquel XR, well that's when things began to look a little bit brighter. It does make you sleepy, but its a great medicine, at least for me anyway. Hope this helps."

9

March 23, 2011

32

155

197,629

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"Vomiting and diarrhrea at the same time - horrible. The most vile tasting medicine. Tried mixing it with lemon flavored water on ice and holding my nose. I still was gagging and vomiting. Doing it once is bad enough but then have to get up in the middle of the night to do it all over again? There's got to be a better way."

1

November 13, 2017

7

64

28,239

Lexapro

generalized anxiety disorde

"I wanted to share my experience because when I first started taking Lexapro I read these boards daily searching for hope. I have always had anxiety but it was not until this summer that I started experiencing physical symptoms, I was constantly nauseous, often felt dizzy, and my heart would flutter in my chest non stop. I thought I was losing my mind and going crazy. This led to depression and a feeling of hopelessness. I went to the doctor and had every test in the book done and nothing was wrong. I was then prescribed Lexapro and the first couple weeks were rough.I started on 5mgs for two weeks and during that time I was also taking .25 Xanax a day while I got used to the Lexapro.I am now two months into 10 mg and have never felt better!"

10

January 10, 2015

128

141

116,255

Adalimumab

crohn's disease, maintenance

"I am 18 now and I was 5 when I had started having symptoms of crohn's disease and finally after 8 months of suffering they finally tested me and diagnosed me. I'm going to make this short, crohn's has been hell for me. I was finally put on remicaid, It put me in remission for three years until I started to have a reaction to the medication and I was diagnosed with drug induced lupus. A couple months ago I was admitted into the hospital and later was put on humira, a little skeptical but I had no choice. I can tell it has helped but it does cause major hair loss in some patients as I am dealing with right now. My hair has never been in the best condition because of the medication but so far the medication has really improved my health!"

7

January 8, 2016

19

145

117,244

Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray

sore throat

"What is this? Phenol? Phenol doesn't "numb" anything. This is the weakest medicine of any kind. What happened to benzocaine? We want POWERFUL medicine that eliminates pain and lasts for a long time, not this worthless, useless snake oil."

1

September 28, 2017

0

39

122,908

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel

birth control

"I was on Cryselle for about 6 years. I had severe fatigue and lack of energy, was physically exhausted and drained no matter how much sleep I got, my hair was falling out like crazy, I had water retention and headaches, I was irritable and moody and I had extremely low sex drive. I eat healthy, exercise regularly, and have had my thyroid and blood sugar checked, as well as blood tests for anemia, etc, all came back normal. The fatigue and lack of energy was what really bothered me and after doing my own research I discovered this can all be related to my BC. I'm now trying a new pill. Each person is different so what may work for someone may not work for someone else. The positives were my periods were very light and I did not get pregnant."

2

September 15, 2016

9

142

226,507

Etonogestrel

birth control

"Terrible option. I had it the full three years 2012-2015 and I gained 30 pounds on it. And lost a ton of hair. I always thought it might have been my stress but it wasn't; it was this rod. I was moody, sad and always depressed. In the three years I had it, I had exactly 2 relationships because no one wanted to deal with my moodiness. These guys thought I was insane. I did wait the 3 years because it was so convenient but convenience is not always smart. Now that I'm off this, I've lost weight and feel much better. Everyone is different but this did not work for me"

1

July 8, 2015

10

112

155,987

Cialis

erectile dysfunction

"I started having some problems maintaining an erection at age 56. I'm in excellent health, take no meds, and stay in very good shape. Getting the erection wasn't the problem, but it started to peter out :) after 5 or so minutes and eventually return with a lot of effort. Well, that's NO fun. I actually have had excellent results cutting a 5mg tab in half, and taking every three days. I've had results up to 4 days between doses. This stuff is amazing. I've had no aches as some have reported, and just a touch of nasal congestion, but since I have allergies, I'm always just a tiny bit stuffy anyway. If I wasn't looking for it, I probably wouldn't notice the congestion. Anyway, a true miracle."

10

March 6, 2015

45

128

5,006

Belviq

obesity

"Overweight Mom who thought that I would be that for life. My friend who was on Jenny Craig (it did not work) used this and after following her lead we are both big losers. No side effects except a little tired first week then energy went up gradually. I take my exercise serious now and instead of losing two pounds per week I am at 3.36 per week or more. Flat out works you got nothing to lose because they give you a two week trial free. After that you will be more then happy to pay for it."

10

May 12, 2014

105

99

78,132

Zyprexa

bipolar disorde

"I have literally been on every medication you can think of. Prozac, Zoloft, Geodon, Haldol, Effexor, Risperdal, Abilify, Xanax, clonazepam and the list doesn't stop but Zyprexa did it! None of them seemed to help until I tried Zyprexa! I do not have to take anxiety medicines anymore because somehow Zyprexa took care of that also and my anxiety used to be so bad."

10

June 27, 2013

101

64

71,726

Tramadol

chronic pain

"I have taken Tramadol off and on for more than 12 years. For me it works, not to mitigate my chronic pain, but to change my attitude about my pain. I have been on 50 mg x 2 daily - not excessive. My PC doctor has decided that I've had enough, and didn't refill. I went for more than a week without recently to prove to myself that there wasn't a physical dependence. I had a whole lot of pain, as usual, but my attitude wasn't terrific about it. NSAIDS just tear my gut apart after 2.5 days, so I don't know what to do. Maybe find a new PCP? Nobody had a problem prescribing this medication before it became scheduled."

8

February 4, 2017

34

121

200,915

Dofetilide

arrhythmia

"Excellent. I was in atrial fibrillation for about 6 weeks. When my electro-physiologist put me in the hospital to monitor me for this medicine, within 2 hours after taking Tikosyn, I returned to normal sinus rhythm. I still go in and out of atrial fibrillation, and will have catheter ablation within the next few weeks."

10

August 13, 2012

78

55

50,421

Gabapentin

epilepsy

"I've been on this medicine for 10 yrs now and have my seizures under control with 1200 mg a day a neurologist placed me on it after trying Dilantan and Depakote. I didn't realize it could be helping my anxiety and restless legs and migraines. I had terrible headaches before I was on gababentin and now have all these things under control. I did gain 30lbs when we added a antidepressant."

9

January 24, 2013

15

71

77,618

Cephalexin

kidney infections

"I had a bad kidney infection and was prescribed this in the ER to take 3 times a day for 7 days, I hardly had any side effects at all. The only ones I had were vaginal itching which felt like a yeast infection, really bad nightmares, and some sneezing. Other than that I love this and would definitely take it again, kidney pain was gone within 2 days."

9

October 13, 2017

3

69

147,520

Alprazolam

anxiety

"Xanax was a God send when I was in a terrible car accident and lost my best friend. I knew that it was a controlled substance, so that made me wearly. I recently got into a relationship, and my boyfriends whole family is highly addicted to Xanax. They are prescribed them, buy them off the street, and so on. They fight each other for "bars" and pay a fortune for them. The family is a complete wreck. family members had forgotten important things, like family matters, misplacing wallets, purses etc... even getting into car accidents while they're on them. They helped me when I took them as prescribed, but seeing how my boyfriends family act while on the drug, I would be careful."

1

November 2, 2009

52

123

51,902

Ustekinumab

psoriasis

"I have suffered from psoriasis for 20yrs and the condition fluctuated over this time. I have tried creams, methotrexate, light therapy and cyclosporine - none of which helped. Eventually I saw a fantastic dermatologist - I had to try 3 treatments and if they failed, I could apply for permission to try biologics. I tried Enbrel first -worked until I fell ill with tonsilitis & my psoriasis came back with a vengence. I switched to Stelara, I am about to take my 5th injection, and it has been amazing. Within weeks, I was almost clear. This was the 1st summer I've been happy to show my body at the beach! Minimal side effects too."

10

January 22, 2013

60

114

186,601

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"I have been taking Pristiq for 3 months. Wonderful medication. I feel great! The only side effect I have is so much night sweats I have to keep a second pajamas next to my bed because mine gets soaked. I was wondering if this side effect will get better. I am very reluctant to change this medicine because of this effect because other anti-depressants had the same effect and did not work as well."

8

December 4, 2009

30

74

216,033

Copper

birth control

"Had it for 2 months (had to get it removed because it was sitting too low). Loved it while I was in. Insertion was very painful but it did not hurt the week after. Period was heavy for the first 3 days and I had to use a super jumbo tampon and pad. However, my once serious menstural cramps were completely gone (no midol needed). Would recommend to a friend. Wish it didn't sit low would have kept it in forever. Don't be discouraged by the negative reviews."

9

January 11, 2016

9

88

123,697

Skyla

birth control

"I had an absolutely horrible experience with Skyla which began from the insertion. Honestly, it was the most painful experience I had ever had. I was close to vomiting and fainting from the pain and I typically have a high tolerance for pain. I had take 800mg of acetaminophen prior to the procuredure as directed and it didn't help a bit. Following that I had bleeding, cramps and ovary pain for the entire duration that I had the IUD in. I went to my gynecologist multiple times and they assured me that it was in place and that it was normal to feel this way. I began breaking out on my chin and neck area as well as becoming extremely moody and irritable. I was always tired and had no energy. Furthermore, I gained about 7 pounds."

3

March 7, 2017

4

137

65,840

Propranolol

anxiety

"I was prescribed this when I was first medicated, and it works incredibly. I have extremely severe anxiety, with severe physical side effects just on a normal day. My body practically shuts down during an anxiety attack. I was prescribed 80mg of the extended-release capsules and within two days my physical symptoms lessened. I was still anxious, but my body stopped reacting so violently to anxiety, and my attacks toned down a lot. It's like propranolol took everything down a couple notches, so that instead of a 5 my baseline was a 2 and my anxiety attacks went from an 8 to a 4. The only thing is, don't take such a high dose immediately, try to wean onto it, because I spent plenty of time in and out of the ER because I kept passing out, oops"

9

December 24, 2015

15

138

200,938

Dofetilide

arrhythmia

"I have been on Tikosyn for 6 months. The first 4 months were difficult as there were lots of skips and bumps in between episodes of 1-2 per week. Though the times in arrhythmia were getting much shorter. I still feel as though my condition is improving overall as there are not as many symptoms as before I was taking it. Hope it just keeps getting better."

8

May 25, 2011

61

67

121,193

Venlafaxine

major depressive disorde

"I have been takeing this for a few years. My life has improved so much. I have some side effects and it is easy to deal with. I understand that no drug is perfect and all people are different. However for me this drug has changed my life for me and my family. Im able to deal with the side effects as long as im able to keep my family. Lots of negative info about the drug is online. I get it. Every one has a story. I would recommend this to help others as long as they address thier issues with a positive attitude."

9

September 27, 2016

8

105

95,247

Guanfacine

adhd

"My son was diagnosed with ADHD a few years ago and like most parents I refused to believe that anything was "wrong" with my son. After research I decided against medication because of the TERRIBLE reviews and side effects... until I heard about Intuniv. It has been one of the BEST decisions that I have ever made. He still has his happy little personality and still a rambunctious little boy but he is able to sit in class without bouncing off the walls and his grades have really improved. Like previous reviews he was very tired and had headaches in the beginning but like the Dr promised that quickly faded. He is 8 now and will remind me if I forget to give it to him because he says that it makes him feel better, and he sleeps like a log."

10

September 6, 2013

141

206,580

Valsartan

high blood pressure

"Diovan HCT 160/12.5 - took for over 8 years. Blood pressure was controlled...however, did not realize that daily headaches, hair thinning, up and down blood sugar, weight gain, muscle aches, etc. were side effects. Stopped taking and all symptoms started to go away."

5

July 22, 2009

157

43

146,408

Suboxone

opiate dependence

"Suboxone is a very helpful drug, 3 years of addiction, thousands of dollars later and a lot of hurt family and friends also. Mostly OC 40,60,80 etc, etc. Suboxone is a good stepping stone I feel, but I truly feel that the inner feeling to be that person everyone missed and missing that person I was myself, is major in recovering. I have been on 1 x 8mg a day for about 4 months. Life is too short to be selfish for yourself to not at least try to feel and be better. "

10

March 27, 2009

14

94

169,314

Acetazolamide

edema

"I was diagnosed with psuedotumor cerebrae, hypertension in the brain caused by high levels of fluid. I have been on Diamox for several months. It worked then I needed another spinal tab, they upped my dose to 3 caps a day. Manufacturer and pharmacist both said NO, so now I am back on 2 caps a day; and the fluid is back! I can't take it anymore!"

6

March 6, 2009

16

67

1,806

Zolmitriptan

migraine

"I use the Zomig nasal spray. Out of the 4 or so migraine medicines I've tried (prescription), this is the only one that works for me. It doesn't take too long to kick in, I use it, then after 30 minutes the pain starts to ease some, and I go take a nap, when I wake up, it's gone."

10

July 18, 2009

5

59

96,917

Conjugated estrogens / medroxyprogesterone

postmenopausal symptoms

"I feel normal again. No hot flashes. I'm sleeping at night. I started taking my pills at night because they make you a bit relaxed or tired but overall, I love it!! My doctor stated she doesn't recommend taking it for more than two years. It's been almost 8 months for me"

9

November 14, 2015

27

52

174,985

Fingolimod

multiple sclerosis

"I have been on Gilenya 5 months now and am seeing benefits. My right leg has begun to have movement from the knee down and there is a reduction in the Ataxia in both my legs and arms. Walking has become noticeably more stable and overall improved."

10

November 30, 2011

118

47

43,607

Hydromorphone

pain

"I have suffered with chronic uncontrolled migraines for 19 years now. Recently during an episode I had to be taken to the ER and was given Dilaudid as I.V. It has been the only thing that has given me relief, the best medicine I've ever used, and believe me, I've used most all of them."

10

July 18, 2008

94

55

48,848

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have been using birth control for going on 4 years, 16-20. I got on them for the purpose of I have extremely heavy periods with horrible cramps and acne. I took levora for about 2 years (no sexual activity) and I took it non stop to completely stop my period. Bad idea. I had break through bleeding and severe cramps for over 3 months of heavy bleeding. They put me on the strongest pill possible after that to try to stop my period from the continuous bleeding, didn't work although I did loose a lot of weight.. for the last year 1/2 I've been sexually active and the strongest pill DIDNT work so they put me back on levora with a seasonal period, and I haven't gotten pregnant and my acne is good and my period is gone! Other than every season."

7

December 25, 2016

2

143

45,462

Fluoxetine

depression

"I've been taking fluoxetine for 6 months now. I started taking at night after my first day due to drowsiness. I wake up periodically through out the night. My dr says it's not the medicine. But it has to be. I haven't had a good nights sleep in months! & I've always loved to sleep. The medicine works awesome though"

6

November 1, 2014

50

60

103,199

Estarylla

birth control

"I have only been on Estarylla for a month and I am having nothing but issues. I go to the gym regularly and eat a healthy diet and I have done nothing but gain weight. I feel swollen and bloated constantly and I have headaches almost every day. It was given to me as the generic for Sprintec (which was amazing) and I can't believe how different they are. I am emotional and on edge all of the time. I don't even want to know what my period will feel like if this is what I am going through already. I don't know why anyone would want to put themselves through this even for just a birth control. I do not recommend Estarylla at all."

1

January 18, 2017

2

125

173,366

Alli

obesity

"Well, let me say that I read through everyone's posts prior to posting. I used ALLI and found it to be exactly as stated. I no longer use this product. Losing weight is about getting off your big butt and making the appropriate choices! MOVE and EAT HEALTHY! I run daily and I make wise food choices for the most part, and when I don't I KNOW that I WILL BE THE ONE to SUFFER! I am the one who pays the price for the choices that I make! Time for people to start taking responsibility for themselves and stop trying to make someone else the scapegoat. If you want to lose the weight, cut back on calories and move your body - that is the key!!!! Come on people, it isn't rocket science! I did it and lost 112 pounds. Not easy but you can do it!"

3

September 14, 2016

75

148

15,672

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I've been on this pill for a year and didn't have issues till now. I didn't have a period for 4 months and it just started out of no where the other day but super light. I haven't had acne this bad since I was 14.. I'm 19 now. I have horrible sugar cravings and mood swings like crazy and I've gained 10 lbs within the past year."

1

November 29, 2016

7

68

35,915

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"This is my personal experience of Suboxone. Now 54, been an addict on heroin until a year ago, done 3 detox clinics absolute no luck but learnt a lot from them. Don't knock it but as for Suboxone I honestly thought I would not see change but wow it kills cravings and the lot. Was an addict for ages and this has totally changed my life. What more can I say. Get on it people before you lose everything like I did. "

10

January 17, 2013

72

83

11,780

Trulicity

diabetes, type 2

"Diabetic for about 2 years. Was originally on Jentadueto.... with what seemed like hypoglycemic effects. Especially if i didn't eat after taking the medicine in the morning. Lost health care coverage and had no way to get medication. Ended up using metformin 500mg BID, blood sugars were in the 250-300 range constantly. occasionally it would be below 170 in the am. Sought out an Endocrinilogist this week. He gave me 6 units insulin and a shot of trulicity. Blood glucose was 299 at the visit...by the time i got home it had dropped to 129. VERY happy! I have felt slight nausea and wasn't sure what it was, but i'm only one day in. No other side effects. Will keep this site posted. Lots of good info.... doc gave a coupon for the med."

7

November 1, 2016

19

134

210,085

Linzess

irritable bowel syndrome

"I can't believe my insurance agreed to cover this! It's $10 per pill otherwise. The 145mcg is a high enough dosage. 290mcg and your system will go nuts. This medicine works great and usually within 12 hours. Take it at the night, not in the morning like the instructions say. Make sure you have the day off. Best way to take it, have a light dinner, wait one hour, have dessert. In one hour you will have bloating, cramps and gas. The cramps and bloating are normal. It means your system is moving. By the next morning (maybe sooner) the bowel movements will start. DO NOT TAKE THIS EVERYDAY! Your body will build an immunity if you do. Keep hydrated as you will lose quite a bit of water."

10

March 18, 2017

28

129

121,007

Venlafaxine

hot flashes

"I went through a full hysterectomy and ovariectomy in my early 40's due to positive BRCA 2 breast cancer and double mastectomy at 30 years. After the hysterectomy/ovariectomy the hot flashes and night sweats hit me like a mack truck. I was exhausted and gained a quick 40 lbs. Surgically induced menopause makes these symptoms unbearable. My doctor recommended an anti-depressant (effexor) but I was totally against it as I did not want stigma of depression on my medical records. I eventually gave in and OMG what a relief it was almost instantly. I have unfortunately had my prescription run out on 2 occasions and the hot flash symptoms are back w/in 2 days along with jitters and a bit of anxiety among other issues! This stuff is a life saver"

9

April 11, 2017

42

131

204,051

Veltin

acne

"I originally has mild pustular acne. I used Veltin for 5 weeks before giving up. My face became red, weeping, stinging, and covered in cystic acne while using it. I used it once a night as prescribed and would use Cetaphil lotion on my face morning and night to try to hydrate my skin. It got to the point where I did not want to go to work because of comments. Just putting water on my face made me cry. Within 2 weeks of stopping my acne is back to mild and my face is healing with 2 scars from where it was peeling and weeping."

1

October 7, 2017

1

106

226,717

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got Nexplanon on Jan. 8 2015 and at first I thought it was great. Didn't have a period the first month, next month bleed for two weeks no cramps or anything. When March came, my period came on and lasted longer than usual so I thought OK maybe its changing because the symptoms are irregular. Well its May 8 and my period has been on non-stop! My body aches, muscles hurt everywhere, acne is a little more than before, cravings are crazy, but I have no weight gain or weight loss thank the lord! But Nexplanon acts different in anyone who gets it. I do consider getting it though if you forget to take your pills and if your sexually active."

7

May 8, 2015

6

122

166,553

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had skyla for 3 years. I still remember getting it inserted it was a terrible experience. During the three years I had terrible ache and experienced a hard time losing weight. I was miserable and over emotional. I had the pill before and I liked it a lot better the only concern was remembering to take it so I switched to Skyla. I am now switching back to the pill!"

2

September 26, 2016

6

71