Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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94,732	Abilify	depression	"Beware Abilify, watch your weight. I stayed on Abilify for 7 months faithfully, hoping that the pros would outweigh the cons. The result? I gained 90 lbs in 7 months and this weight does not "shed" with discontinued use, I'll be working out hard to lose this. I'm only 25."	1	November 4, 2014	109	50
98,720	Nexplanon	birth control	"I've been on Nexplanon for 4 months now, and its the best birth control i've used. The pill made me gain weight and I often forgot to take it. I had an iud for almost a year, but it moved in my uterus and had to be removed. My doctor recommended nexplanon. The insertion was painless. I had some spotting for about a month after, which was a pain, but i'm so glad i pushed through it. I experience no side effects; no weight gain, no acne, no mood swings, etc. I don't get a full period, but i do spot a tiny bit randomly. I don't worry about pregnancy at all with this method. I highly recommend."	10	November 11, 2013	7	118
46,183	Rabeprazole	helicobacter pylori infection	"I was diagnosed with H pylori and was given Aciphex along with two other medicines. Worked very well in treating my ulcer. I continued to take it for years. No side effects."	10	May 15, 2011	13	32
66,301	Valacyclovir	herpes simplex, suppression	"Absolutely LIFE CHANGING. I suffered from severe cold sores that would stick around for 3 weeks at a time. I immediately take 2 when I feel one coming on and it INSTANTLY stops it from growing. The last cold sore I had was back in September of 2016, so over a year ago. That's a HUGE win for me. And I was prescribed this drug after I had that last cold sore. I'm not one to write reviews but this has changed my life and I hope it can change yours. I know how awful and depressing it is to get a cold sore so there is hope for us!"	10	September 16, 2017	6	110
184,136	Hydroxyzine	anxiety	"Got the prescription of the hydroxyzine 25mgs on a Friday. Picked up my prescription on my way to work. I took 1 pill. I felt great and energetic before I took the pill and probably about 30-50 min., I was in sleep mode. On Saturday, I took a pill in the morning... just to see if it was really the new meds that caused me to feel this way. Yes, same thing happened to me.... I developed extreme dry mouth, extremely tired ( worse than a hangover). All I wanted to do is go lay in my bed and sleep. I stopped taking this medication. I had to work on Sunday evening. This pill would not get out of my system. I drank 2 cups of coffee, chugged water... couldn't get the zombie/sleepy feeling out of my body. BAD BAD MEDICINE!"	1	August 29, 2016	24	141
187,361	Orencia	rheumatoid arthritis	"I have had 11 Orencia injections now and have found the drug to be extremely beneficial for myself. Overall there has been a marked improvement with my rheumatoid arthritis. The infusion actually works up until the last few days and then I experience an increase in aching, swelling and pain. In comparison to all other drugs, and believe me I have tried just about all of them, this has been a 'wonder drug'. For approximately three days after having the injection, I experience extreme tiredness, but once that passes, I am able to return to work and carry out normal everyday activities; e.g housework and gardening. Prior to this medication I was unable to do general gardening. "	9	February 16, 2009	144	118
115,927	Divalproex sodium	bipolar disorde	"I've been on Depakote for almost a year now. I also take Paxil and Wellbutrin. I gained around 10lbs right from the start. My weight has seemed to have stayed steady the last few months. It's extremely hard to lose it. I have been through a lot of different medications to try and treat bipolar disorder. Even with the medicines I'm on, I'm still depressed and like I don't matter. I'm very sleepy and can lay down and take a nap at any time. I started taking B Complex because I stay so sleepy. My new concern is memory. I can't think of words and dates or names like movie stars very fast and it concerns me. "	7	May 15, 2013	75	118
115,858	Divalproex sodium	bipolar disorde	"Best medicine ever for me. Started with lithium after diagnosis for bipolar. Lithium gave terrible side effects so after switching to Depakote, life became much easier for a chemically challenged like me. Took almost 1 year before 100%."	10	October 15, 2013	89	38
219,310	Dexmethylphenidate	adhd	"Hi! I am 18 years old . I was diagnosed with ADHD just a couple months after starting kindergarten. I was having trouble paying attention, got in trouble everyday; seeing the principal was 2-3 times every 2 weeks was normal. I started taking focalin at 5. My grades improved, my conduct improved, and I could focus. I took it every weekday I was in school. It killed my appetite, I became dehydrated a lot and I didn't get all the nutrients I needed to Grow properly ( 16, 124lbs). I stopped taking in 7th grade at my discretion and my grades dropped instantly, my conduct went back. 11th- I started back and instantly my grades improved. Only drawback is I have to force myself to eat."	9	December 10, 2016	29	126
195,484	Aviane	birth control	"I've been on the pill for about 6 months and I've had so severe issues or complaint about this birth control. I am 22 and this was my first birth control taken and prescribed by my gyno. I had no weight gain because I was more conscious of my cravings and I didn't binge upon them. It's always about perception and if you're going to act upon all these desires to eat, clearly you will gain a significant amount of weight. My sex drive remained the same and I'm still very sexually aroused. One obvious side effect that was prevalent would ultimately be my mood swings. I would easily turn super sensitive or get extremely irate if my boyfriend would do something or say something that made me unhappy. Other than that, I highly recommend Aviane."	9	May 19, 2016	3	136
74,778	Keppra	seizures	"I'm 55/ male and recently experienced a seizure during a visit at an MD clinic upon falling from the cart I was on and striking my head, I then had a subsequent episode two weeks later. I was started on Keppra 500mg twice daily, It has now been almost a week and since starting my appetite has tanked, I have had profound anxiety attacks,and insomnia along with occasional emotional lability, Also ataxia when walking. Don't know if I wanted to continue this, but will speak with my neurologist next week."	3	January 4, 2015	56	90
120,679	Dicyclomine	irritable bowel syndrome	"I had horrible pain for months before I was diagnosed. Twenty minutes after I took the first pill my pain disappeared! Forty minutes after I took that pill I was goofy. I became extremely loopy and that lasted about four hours. I gave a lot of hugs that night. Now I take half a dose at bedtime and that seems to be keeping the irritable bowel syndrome under control. If I take it more than once a day my throat swells up and my vision blurs. Also, my mouth is dry all the time now. UPDATE: After taking it for a couple weeks the loopiness lessened I am no longer feel drunk when I am on it BUT now when I take it I start sneezing and become VERY congested. I can only take it with an allergy pill now or this side effect is horrible."	8	February 20, 2012	30	146
112,508	Methenamine	bladder infection	"I to have suffered since 12 years old of bladder infections. I am now 45 yrs old. I was so hoping this would be my miracle but unfortunately it is not. I so hoped it would work but am back to bladder infections. It just makes life so difficult. I also suffer from irritable bowel syndrome."	3	May 4, 2012	47	56
48,114	Cariprazine	bipolar disorde	"Made my depression disappear with cost. I started having chest pains during exercise and having severe hallucinations. Could not drive and felt dissocaitive. Felt naseauted yet starving and yet had no will to eat. Gained 3 pounds in two days taking this drug. I also had trouble urinating and it was painful. Only took for a week before stopping at 3mg."	1	January 16, 2017	20	61
155,980	Cialis	erectile dysfunction	"My latest thoughts on Cialis and Erectile Dysfunction Benign Prostate Hyperplasia. As I arrive at age 90, erection and orgasm with ejaculation/emission are much more difficult to achieve. Cialis 5mg daily still gets results including a sensitive slightly aroused penis but not a firm erection and at least one nighttime bathroom visit is necessary. Increasing the dose as high as 20 mg one time gets the same response as the daily 5 mg. As usual, YMMV."	7	March 20, 2015	115	76
123,921	Skyla	birth control	"This was absolutely horrible. Terrible acne, abdominal swellings, and feeling very isolated and depressed. Kept it for 6 weeks. My doctor wanted me to keep it for another 6 weeks but I couldn't take it anymore. After removal I felt almost immediate relief and mentally much better."	1	September 14, 2016	3	47
195,876	Levomilnacipran	depression	"Wow.Doc says try this its new. Today-Sunday.Started 20mg Thursday, that afternoon experienced tingling in my mouth and tongue.Thought it was my Mexican lunch, paid it no mind.That nite woke up several times dripping in sweat, showered @ 1:30am and again 4 am. Miserable. Thought OK gotta adjust.. Took 20 mg again Friday am.. My day was horrible. Hot and cold sweats, heart racing. Called outta work. Again real bad nite. Sat took 40mg. 11am the tingling and sweats were severe. Went to ER, doc said go home & stop taking meds.huh? All day I felt nervousness. I was freaking out. never in my life had a reaction to ANYTHING. Bad nite again .Sunday am wake up no meds.Tingling has subsided a bit,very nervous though so called my doc. Waiting 2hrs now"	1	February 21, 2016	0	131
179,904	Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide	acne	"It's saved my life. Literally been using it for 5 days now and my family and I have noticed a huge change in my skin. I've struggled with acne, zits, pimples, whiteheads and blackheads and everything else for years. A little bit of dry skin but nothing to complain about and I have not experienced any burning or redness. Couldn't be happier. My doctor recommended I use Cetaphil Oil control foam wash and Cetaphil oil control moisture so I use that twice a day (when I wake up and before I go to bed) and then apply Epiduo also before I go to bed."	10	January 12, 2015	21	104
154,128	Lialda	ulcerative colitis, active	"I have been taking Lialda for9 months now for my microscopic colitis and it is working! I take 3 pills a day with zero side effects. I only have flare ups if I eat something on my no-no list. My doctor told me I could come off the medication if I want to as it is the type that will cause remission but I am to afraid to go back to the pain of my colitis so I decided to remain taking it. The only problem with this medication is that it is very expensive."	9	December 1, 2012	31	95
179,554	Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide	acne	"I just recently used Epiduo Gel since I am having moderate breakouts which I fear to lead in a severe one and today was my second day. Frankly speaking, last night it brought an intolerable itchiness to the extent that I subconsciously scratched some parts of my face! I woke up this morning having a burning and flaky face. Even my family did noticed it. Now, upon reading that this product can cause a rare yet serious skin irritation, I am having doubts if I would still continue to use it. My dermatologist prescribed me this medication and I would try to talk to her about this problem as soon as possible. Just a friendly reminder, it would sting a lot!!"	2	June 4, 2017	0	121
92,510	Ondansetron	nausea/vomiting	"I'm 32 weeks 5 days pregnant. Was admitted into maternity yesterday after throwing up every few minutes all yesterday morning. They have me fluids and Gravol but that only made me drowsy, and did nothing for the throwing up so they decided to give me the Zofran. It started working as soon as it was into my body. It's was quick and very effective!"	10	February 1, 2015	32	64
118,661	Taclonex	psoriasis	"I have pretty bad psoriasis. It was mild at first and I was prescribed Taclonex and Desonide which worked like a charm. I changed insurances and they didn't cover Taclonex so my psoriasis spread like wild fire. What is worse is I am getting married in less than a year and it is very noticeable on my arms. I finally got the insurnace company to grant me an exception so I have begun using Taclonex religiously! I hope it clears by my wedding."	10	December 13, 2010	7	83
17,054	Phillips' Milk of Magnesia	constipation	"This stuff is the real deal. It really clears you out. I had my gallbladder removed and was on pain meds, so I was unable to "go" for at least 5 days. I panicked because normally I poop 6-7 times a day. So I called the nurse scared. She suggested milk of magnesia. The bottle called for 2 tablespoons, but I felt so binded and plugged up that I chugged 3 tablespoons. And it began. 20 minutes after I drank it. It was like an explosion of chowder, every 10 minutes. I'm glad it worked, no cramps, no pain, just extreme anal gushing and this happened every 10 minutes making it inconvenient and annoying but hey it had to be done. I got the berry flavored one and it was relatively tasty."	9	November 5, 2015	50	132
118,644	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	acne	"This is my first time on BC so I don’t really have anything to compare it to. It made me throw up when I first started taking it but I found that if I took it at night with food I had no problems with getting sick. Helped my acne a ton! Did get pretty crazy mood swings though."	6	November 18, 2017	0	59
206,790	Duac	acne	"I've been using Duac for over 10 yrs and it's a miracle med. I'm now 50 and rarely have acne but what Duac does is to shirk my pores or at least it looks like it does. Don't know what I would do without it!!"	10	February 9, 2016	7	45
48,357	Methadone Diskets	opiate withdrawal	"I've been taking Methadone disks for 5 yrs after a long battle with pain that lead to illicit use of injectables. This has saved my life, family and health. I have absolutely zero cravings nor desire to return to my previous lifestyle."	10	August 15, 2013	48	42
89,791	Celexa	anxiety and stress	"I have been taking Celexa 20mg for about 3 months for social anxiety disorder and it's worked great so far. I am much more talkative and social around people. I don't get shaky and don't dread meeting new people anymore. Someone at my last party asked me if I was high at a party when I hadn't been drinking or anything. He said usually I am sitting in the corner being anti-social. I had a touch of nausea when I changed from 10-20 mg, but other than that I do sleep deeper and I think I have less nervous energy than I used to. I was also yawning uncontrollably for the first month, but I am much more happier."	8	February 18, 2009	435	119
202,224	Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin	acne	"For me, Benzaclin works wonders. I'm a 37 year old male who had some problems with acne as a teenager. Accutane cleared those up. Unfortunately, my condition regressed as I got older. Benzaclin completely controls my acne. My skin clears up after using it for a week or so. I use it every evening. In the mornings, I use a topical moisturizer safe for oily skin to avoid dryness. Keep it out of your eyes-- it burns."	10	October 5, 2009	13	77
20,571	Nucynta	pain	"pain doc just switched me to nucynta ER 150 mg - twice daily...after making the rounds of other meds. I was on 4mg dilaudid before this - morphine, oxycodone - all losing some of their effect after a while; but, they ALL worked better than this tapentadol stuff. I am a cancer survivor with a host of other conditions - arthritis, carpal tunnel, cervical neuropathy and lower back pain. Not only is it having no effect on the pain - I can't sleep - have pounding headache and now can't urinate at all (enlarged prostate). don't like this med at all..."	1	February 27, 2016	42	101
214,927	Human papillomavirus vaccine	human papillomavirus prophylaxis	"This shot ruined my life. After recieving this vaccine I began to pass out up to ten times a day. I couldn`t do anything because I would faint without warning. Now I have horrible tremors, GI problems, and daily joint pain. I have heard other people have had these same effects from this vaccine. My doctor was very pushy about getting this vaccine. I would never recommend this vaccine."	1	January 14, 2016	26	69
193,525	Cyclobenzaprine	muscle spasm	"I have a herniated dic at C6-7 from an auto accident, 1 year ago. I've tried everything. I've had multiple trigger point injections and epidurals for the constant spams throughout my shoulders, neck and scapula. The combination of 1 year of injections and 1 week of Amrix. I can see a possibility of returning to work, without surgery, I hope. I still take pain medicine's, anti-inflammatory medicines and Lyrica. The Amrix has given everything a boost."	8	August 19, 2009	17	76
151,455	Chantix	smoking cessation	"4years quit, after 30 years smoking. I really didn't even want to quit, but took it on my physician's advice. Smoked while taking it for 7 days (day #4 I could tell it was working good). Quit and took for 7 more days & never had an urge. I could be right next to someone smoking, after I ate, while drinking & not ever feel the urge to return. No side effects, except maybe slight nausea first two days."	10	May 19, 2016	30	79
90,036	Risperdal	paranoid disorde	"I was prescribed a low dosage of Risperidone and it was effective at eliminating my paranoid thoughts. However, after 1 year, this medication caused me to gain weight to a level I had never been in my life. I went from 178 lbs to 218 lbs with no changes in diet or exercise. My doctor took me off the medication in July 2009 and by Christmas 2009, my weight dropped to 169 lbs, with some dietary changes. "	2	April 3, 2010	15	78
60,656	MoviPrep	bowel preparation	"I had this for the first time on the 26/11/17 what can I say - the amount you have to drink in the time scale is a lot. I chilled it and used a straw to manage the first liter no problem, a bit gagging, is not so much the taste but the consistency of it. The 2nd lot: well I manage 1 glass then the next glass I vomited it up. I started at 5pm and was still pooping at 6am (I got up at 2am 5am and 6am was only the one movement each time) I went for colonoscopy I hoped I had prep enough and I had thank goodness. I had no cramps or bloating with it."	2	November 27, 2017	1	120
82,014	Liraglutide	weight loss	"Started Victoza on the morning of 10 June 2016 (obtained privately for weight loss only). Weight loss as at today's date (29 June 2016) stands at 10lbs for a total period of 19 days which is great in my book. Starting weight was 203lbs. Some side effects including mild headache after injection which lasted for 20 mins (first 3 days only). Very low blood sugar on day 2 which came on suddenly over the space of 15 mins (ate something which resolved it but it was still very worrying so now try to eat regularly - every few hours and keep glucose tabs on hand in case of an emergency). Slight and mild nausea on and off over first 10 days and some mild cramps every now and again after eating plus more bowel movements then normal, but otherwise ok."	9	June 29, 2016	5	140
177,933	Duloxetine	diabetic peripheral neuropathy	"I’m a Type 1 Diabetic for 39 years. Had VERY painful muscle spasms/seizing and twitching. I tried various supplements which "should" have helped but no improvement. I started Neurontin at 1,800mg/day and I had terrible swelling plus gained 18 lbs in 6 months (and my eating habits actually got better while on it). The 1,800mg of Neurontin no longer controlled the muscle spasms. I started Cymbalta, 30 mg before bed, and had significant reduction in pain the first morning. I did notice a very strong headache that first day. I had only 3-4 muscle spasms that first day as well....Wow!! Second day...almost NO pain in the morning and only a dull headache with much weaker muscle spasms. Side effects: Crazy dreams, difficulty sleeping, headache."	8	January 25, 2013	77	124
74,006	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I have been taking Necon 1/35 for almost 3 months and it's effective. The first month, I experienced cramps in my thighs, slight fatigue and mood swings; these symptoms disappeared after the first month."	10	November 18, 2011	14	34
23,284	Methadone	opiate withdrawal	"I am a 39 year old female who has been taking 120 mg of methadone daily to help with opiate addiction. I was addicted to opiates for 8 years after having several different surgeries over a 5 year span. My addiction took over my life I was doing things I'd never otherwise have done to support my habit eventually losing custody of my son which was my breaking point. I found a local methadone clinic and it saved my life and I got custody of my son back within the first two months of starting methadone treatment. The downside is the 80 lbs I've gained and the loss of several teeth but honestly that's a small price to pay to be off the horrible rollercoaster ride that drug addiction becomes. I thank God every day for this second Chance at life."	10	January 4, 2017	28	141
109,719	Nexplanon	birth control	"I got my implant in August of 2015 and I think I have had just about every side effect there is. I've had constant spotting, one of my periods lasted for just over 3 weeks. I've had what I like to call ghost periods where I don't bleed but I have crippling cramps, pms, headaches and fatigue. I've also experienced insomnia, loss of appetite, migraines, mood swings, and in the last year I have had 4 yeast infections and once when I had a bacterial infection and yeast infection and the same time.. my doctor was very confused as to how that happened... maybe my body is just not meshing well with this implant, but just about every side effect that can occur with this implant I have had. I've tried it for a year and I'm done with it."	3	August 3, 2016	4	140
124,777	Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids	adhd	"My 8 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD at age 4. We did not start medication until 1st grade, but are glad we finally did. He is currently taking Vyvanse. I read some materials on Fish Oil and brain functioning and specifically ADHD. When my son comes home from school the medication effects are diminishing and he tends to get emotional and irritable. When that happens, we give him 2 fish oil capsules and within about 1/2 hour he usually calms down and returns to focus better. We use Nordic Naturals Omega 3-6-9 Junior with 135 mg EPA and 90 mg DHA. The capsules are lemon flavored, small and easy for a child to swallow."	8	October 9, 2008	123	116
216,376	Sildenafil	erectile dysfunction	"Just took half a 100mg about 2 hours ago got very red eyes and slight headache.nothing a few aspirin got rid off .my woman started very slowly caressing me and not long after I got a semmie erect.but then after more intense foreplay I was hard enuff to have intercourse but not solid hard .so I'm hoping for more stiffness as the night goes on .that's why I'm checking the other user's experiences.but I'm happy for my semmie because iv being out of action for 15 yrs I just turned 50 so if more happins its a bonus.but I'm going to take other half soon just incase .but very red eyes I wouldn't recommend not telling your partner that you have taken it.because you will have to come up with some excuse for looking like a vampire. Also no alcohol et"	7	June 16, 2016	19	141
173,729	Mometasone	eczema	"This cream caused red skin syndrome. It ruined my life as I had to go through the most horrendous drug withdrawal just to get off it. 31 months off it and still not normal. Look up topical steroid addiction and withdrawal before deciding whether you want to risk 3 years plus of your life. Awful"	1	November 26, 2017	1	55
15,638	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"After being on Depo and two different pills, my gynecologist decided to have me try this one to see if my side affects would be less severe. I mainly got on this because my bf and I wanted to stop using condoms ;) I started this only two months ago (September 2015) and it started out pretty good; no side effects. By October, me and my bf noticed that my boobs were swollen (he enjoyed that) and I am now having painful cramps every other week. Now that it's November, I notice that my sex drive has decreased a little, I have terrible mood swings, and I'm lethargic most of the time :( But overall, the pill is very effective; my bf has not "pulled out" since I started and still no pregnancy! Totally worth it if you can handle the changes."	10	November 8, 2016	4	142
61,155	Xyzal	urticaria	"It has been the only antiallergic that really works for me. I take it every other day. It is just fantastic and so happy that now is over the counter, now I can get the 80 tablets bottle and not deal with insurance and is cheaper than the out of the pocket payment that I used to pay."	10	June 18, 2017	4	58
45,158	Fluoxetine	hot flashes	"I started taking Fluoxetine for depression and realized a week or so later my hot flashes decreased in intensity and frequency. I thought I was imagining until I found this site and read the comments. 20m has made me a happier, more comfortable person!"	10	April 12, 2016	20	44
84,408	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"So I'm on my second pack of this bc & I love it. The first week or so I was nauseous & did throw up, it felt like motion sickness but it only happened twice. No weight gain & have a ton of energy. Only reason I'm taking bc is for hormonal acne & let me tell you this stuff works!! I was on previfim before & nothing.. only made me break out worse. Only thing is on previfem I had NO period it was like spotting & on this bc its a bit heaver but nothing like my regular flow."	8	December 5, 2016	5	101
3,594	Vagistat-1	vaginal yeast infection	"I was honestly so worried that I had Trichomoniasis until I read the difference between the vaginal discharge. I was so relieved to find out that it's a yeast infection(self diagnosed don't judge). I just started my Vagistat-3 day one about an hour ago and honesty I don't feel as bad of burning as I did. There still some itch but for the most part I can feel it starting to soothe my poor girl. Due to itching it was so swollen and sore. Now the swelling has definitely gone down some. THANK YOU VAGISTAT! (update tomorrow)"	8	December 7, 2016	1	97
92,053	Lyrica	ibromyalgia	"Lyrica put me into a more restful sleep. Waking up at 5:30am for work is very difficult on this medication and I feel fatigued still throughout the day. I still ache from my fibromyaliga on this medication. I can't remember how long I was on this medication. I went off it and started taking Savella. Savella took care of the pain from the condition but now I'm having side effects from the medicine. Now I don't know what I'm going to take."	4	August 8, 2012	43	82
137,935	Ortho Evra	birth control	"I had been on the patch for about 4 months, when I started them everything was really good and then about 3 months into it everything started going wrong I'm 18 I constantly kept getting urine infection or thrush and I couldn't understand why I never had them before and then the worst came my legs went blue!!! There was a clear line around my waist and from there down my legs were blue and black freezing cold I couldn't feel them.. I bleed so heavy and was in agony got rushed to hospital and they told me that it was a side affect to my birth control spent 2 days in hospital recovering don't recommend them at all"	1	February 24, 2017	8	119
162,294	Hyaluronan	osteoarthritis	"Recently was told I needed both knees replaced but should try 4 Orthovisc injections. Had 3 so far beginning 3 weeks ago. First shot alleviated severe day to day walking pain. Am waiting to see if my condition improves much beyond where it is after all 4. Had no pain or swelling with any shots"	6	March 23, 2016	22	55
141,545	Escitalopram	anxiety	"About a 1 yr ago I had a very bad allergic reaction to shellfish were I thought I would die. I was with my husband & my 5 yr old son in a restaurant when it happened. They rushed me to the hospital and later that day I went home just to come back 5 more times not knowing that they were panic attacks and a lot of anxiety. They gave me 1 mg of Ativan and I felt normal soon. I saw a Psychologist and a psychiatrist too and they told me I also suffer from phobia and its sad because I don't know what to do."	10	July 8, 2013	22	108
103,281	Celecoxib	rheumatoid arthritis	"52 y/o male; I have dealt with joint pain 15 yrs. I dismissed as aging. Hands & knees really bad, & feet. Complained to Dr. over yrs. only to be dismissed. Last 3 yrs pain increased after walking, yard work. Get out of bed, hobble 5 min. before can walk. Have sporadic scalp psoriasis 20 yrs. Thanks to TV comm. by pro golfer Phil Mickelson, life's changed. I realized/suggested to Dr. I may have Psoriatic Arthritis. He agreed. Started me on Celebrex, 200mg x2. On for 1 mo now. Fixed all fore mentioned issues! Unbelievable! I've hauled 20 wheelbarrows of dirt from neighbors yard to mine, from across street! Couldn't have done a mo. ago. Worried its a black box drug through! No side effects, but maybe stomach (feeling bloated/funny).Will tapper off to 1xday"	9	June 22, 2016	4	134
211,646	Lamotrigine	bipolar disorde	"Lamictal had done wonders for me. It took a while for me to get up to a therapeutic dose, but it's helped with my bipolar depression so much, with no side effects. My only complaint is that you have to build up the doses, starting with 25 mg, and going up from there. I'm currently on 200 mg and still going up!"	9	August 2, 2017	21	62
137,542	Isotretinoin	acne	"I have been on Accutane more than once. In Canada my sister has been taking it in low dose for years - rules are different there. I take B to Zinc vitamins to maintain my health while on Accutane. Watch what you're eating too. Lots of stuff contains added Vitamin A - some milk, cereals, etc. That may be the cause for some bad side effects in some people. They may be boosting the strength of their Accutane by eating added Vitamin A in their diets."	9	March 23, 2009	30	86
32,735	Budesonide / formoterol	moterol)	"Experienced some dizziness at first, then felt a nervousness or anxiety feeling inside for several hours after the dosage. First time using this medication, and need more time on it to be sure of these problems. Was taking Advair previously with no effects (except better breathing ability)."	6	June 8, 2013	59	47
69,929	Levsin	irritable bowel syndrome	"A gastroenterologist prescribed this for me when I was having very severe abdominal pain from Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction and IBS. Well, it did everything but relieve the pain. It blurred my vision, made me nauseous, gave me a pounding headache, made me feel very hot, dried my mouth, made me drowzy, and slowed down my heart rate. The pain continued to worsen, and I ended up in the ER. I had several more attacks afterwards, and the Levsin didn't work then, either. I was then referred to another gastroenterologist, who prescribed me Bentyl and Doxepin. While I have had less side effects with them, they haven't touched my pain, either."	1	February 19, 2014	23	111
136,321	Prazosin	nightmares	"Been taking 1mg of prazosin for the last 2 months for PTSD nightmares that were causing sleep problems. Nightmares stopped the first day I took it but, I experienced severe headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea and a lack of energy. As I got used to it, the symptoms gradually improved but did not go away completely. If I've been drinking, the symptoms will worsen but it is bearable. Overall, my nightmares have become rare and I can sleep through the night; the side effects are worth it."	8	December 31, 2015	33	86
71,886	Tramadol	chronic pain	"I have been prescribed Tramadol 50mg tablets to be taken 2 tablets at once every 6 hours a day and have been on this medication for 3 months now. Suffering from chronic neck and head pain for 3 years with no final diagnosis except for maybe possible whiplash or stress related, I have not recieved any help from numerous physicans I constantly visited. After countless failed non-opioid pain medications and physical therapy sessions I was prescribed Tramadol a synthetic opiod pain medication. 1st month had full pain relief with no problems, 2nd month I developed a tolerance and had to take 2 every 4 hours, 3rd month I am getting little to no relief and stopped taking it, which has me in withdrawal and pain. I do not recommend Tramadol at all."	4	May 30, 2016	18	132
125,409	Dulcolax	constipation	"I tried this medicine twice in the past two weeks hoping to see if my experience was consistent. It was. About an hour or two after taking the medicine I had terrible cramping, stomach spams, and during the second time I felt nauseous with thick and stringy saliva. Not a fun experience. After 30 min of this I was able to return to sleep and woke up occasionally with bloating and cramping. After waking up this morning I had diarrhea (consistent with the first time) and occasional cramping that lessened the more I went to the toilet. This will be the last time I take these pills-- not worth the pain, as others have said!"	7	June 1, 2015	11	115
211,611	Propoxyphene	pain	"Took only once and it made me sick to my stomach with mild hallucinations. Haven't used it for a year and switched to Ultram, but was considering giving it a second try. "	3	November 19, 2009	4	33
187,477	Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack	vaginal yeast infection	"Hey ladies, I purchased the Monistat 3 simple cure, where it's just 3 pre-filled suppositories; no wipes or itch relief cream included. I purchased after 2 days of intense itching and throbbing and I just used Day 1 about 10 minutes ago. I currently do not feel any pain nor itching and I am extremely sensitive to any body washes or laundry detergents. I'll give an update tomorrow on if I made it through the night, I'm not going to lie the reviews had me completely terrified but I couldn't take the itching or throbbing anymore so I decided to try it out. Wish me luck, so far I feel fine"	7	January 25, 2017	9	111
218,196	Amoxicillin / clavulanate	not listed / othe	"I had this prescribed to me by my dentist following dental extractions and implants. I'll be finishing the 10-day treatment tomorrow; it has been horribly painful in many ways. a) the severe diarrhea was finally dealt with by taking 50B probiotics capsules with real plain bacterial-cultured yogurt at each meal. b) for the mind-blowing headaches, I'm still cycling between aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen 3 tablets every 6 hours; none work well continuously. c) other side effects such as dry mouth, itchy nose and slight burning sensation while urinating are merely a slight distraction compared to the diarrhea and headaches. I hope I had started with another antibiotic. Good luck!"	5	July 9, 2016	2	109
135,811	Percocet	pain	"I've had two knee replacement's since 2005 (same knee) and two surgery's on foot for Mortons Neuroma. I've had nothing but problems with both and have been in moderate to severe pain since 2005. After my Doc tried several medicines for pain the only thing that has worked was Percocet. I've been on it for several years however I quit for a month and a half and now I'm back on it. I'm taking 3 a day and It's absolutely amazing how I can work and function normally while on this. I also believe that not only does it relieve the pain but I'm alert and have so much more energy and I'm able to remain productive at 60 years old. I sleep like a baby at night too. Great Stuff."	10	May 14, 2012	29	131
63,251	Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate	bowel preparation	"MADE IN CHINA. Does not work. Took exactly as directed and it did not work. Ate light leading up to fasting. Look for alternatives and realize that China has zero quality control so unclear what you are actually ingesting."	1	January 11, 2016	3	39
167,909	Keflex	acne	"I have been getting these painful boils under my arm since I was 15-16. Now I'm 21. Like a month after I had my baby, my face broke out really, really bad. Cephalexin(Keflex) cleared it right up. I don't get boils any more."	8	August 23, 2013	18	43
38,197	Albuterol	asthma, acute	"With the old inhalers you could test fire it to make sure it was working. Now, how do you tell? I’ve used rescue inhalers for many years. The key word here is rescue. When I have an attack lose the ability to breathe deeply. When I use the ProAir RespiClick I can sometimes taste it on my tongue, just like with my old inhaler but I don’t get relief. The instructions say you have to wait over 5 minutes to get relief, but the medicine never seems to kick in. My doctor recommended this especially since there was a coupon."	1	September 5, 2016	10	100
93,644	Morphine	chronic pain	"I had a spinal stroke 8 months ago, spinal cord infarction, that has left me in a wheelchair, and around the clock pain. I begin taking Ms Contin in December, 15mg 2x a day, along with Tramadol, Lyrica, and Percocet 10/325. I was able to cut way back on the Percocet and Tramadol once I begin the morphine, and have been able to continue so until the middle of March. My pain is not responding as well since my tolerance has obviously increased. I have talked to my doctor about this and am going to go up to 30mg twice daily beginning in April. Morphine has allowed me to pretty much cut out two pain medications while providing a more consistent pain relief."	8	March 29, 2013	69	123
194,944	Levetiracetam	seizures	"My fiance has been using Keppra XR since January of 09. So far he has not had any seizures. But has experienced all the side effects of the medication. But it does work. I would recommend Keppra XR."	10	June 16, 2009	9	38
100,196	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"I have been on Kariva for less than 2 years, and I guess I never read the drug information because my sex drive is near nothing. I even get annoyed when sex is brought up. My period is only 3 days long though, and no nausea or cramping to go with. But, the fact that my body refuses sex now is getting ridiculous. My doctor suggested it for me because I am pretty moody or my moods flipped a lot on everything else I tried. But Kariva was the last thing I could try. I'm breaking up with it. I miss being intimate with my boyfriend..."	2	April 23, 2016	3	106
213,358	Nuvigil	obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome	"Nuvigil was a blessing when I started it 18 months ago. I was alert and focused, not depressed, AND retained my creativity! I think I've become dependent upon it since I feel awful without it. This week the doctor wants me to try going to 250mg since I've been a bit down with shorter days and less focused. Due to cardiac conditions, amphetamines are not really a safe option. All said, at age 51, it's been pretty much a wonder drug treating multiple conditions."	8	October 23, 2010	31	84
171,846	Meloxicam	inflammatory conditions	"Sciatica: I've had injections, epidurals in my spine, inversion tables ,chiropractic adjustments and plenty of prednisone and nothing worked. Been on Mobic for 10 days and already the numbness and burning in my left leg is subsiding greatly. Also seems to help with arthritis in some joints. So far pretty impressed."	8	December 15, 2010	66	51
5,063	Orsythia	birth control	"Love love love this pill!!! I've been on it for about a year and it has been the best experience ever. It cleared up my acne, helps with my anxiety, and has done a wonderful job at preventing pregnancy! I've noticed a little bit of water weight with it but that's ok, I don't mind it."	10	June 8, 2016	10	56
164,488	Diclofenac	back pain	"I have sciatica in leg, was in very bad pain for over a week finally doctor gave me Zipsor and Steroid and after 2 days I am feeling so much better! Hardly any pain in my leg. I thought I was never getting better! Thanks Zipsor!"	9	December 20, 2013	38	46
1,591	Eluxadoline	irritable bowel syndrome	"I have had IBS-D for 12 years and was diagnosed with anal cancer 10 years ago and treated with radiation and chemotherapy. I've tried all kinds of natural supplements, anti-funglals, and meds with only Immodium giving me some freedom, but stopping the pain. I've been on Viberzi for 2 weeks and had normal BM's for the first week, but the med doesn't seem to be "holding" like it did before. I'm experiencing bloating and two loose stools a day now. I will probably go back to adding some Immodium. I've also been experiencing some racing heartbeats and will contact my gastro."	6	August 16, 2016	12	101
445	Medroxyprogesterone	birth control	"Depo-Provera worked very well. In fact I really loved it. I only gained about 3 pounds (I do work out 4/5 times a week). Had my period 3 times a year and it was so easy just one shot every three months. The only downside was I got a bunch of acne and a bit of hair loss. Each month around my period I still had the cravings but never got my period! Now that I am off my acne cleared up a bit. I highly recommend this birth control! Very effective!"	9	September 1, 2013	17	92
162,150	Denosumab	osteoporosis	"For Osteoporosis: In 2014 the Dr. prescribe me Prolia due to its stronger potency, along with the continued Cal-VitD tablet. Though my bone density increased some % since taking Prolia, starting one year ago I was feeling a constant back pain, from right to left of my hip, now and constantly 90% on the left side, I was diagnosed with weakness of the last 5 lumbar vertebrates. I do pilates reformer since 4 years ago as a therapy three times a week, walk almost every day 4-5 Km and play golf 1-2 x week, I used to be very actvive, but this back pain is really hurting and making me depressed. "	7	April 5, 2017	75	112
228,447	Geodon	schizoaffective disorde	"I started taking this in April 2017. I was on 9 medications at the time for manic episodes and severe constant hallucinations. The only medication that ever stopped my hallucinations before this was haldol, but it caused extreme akinesia, so I stopped taking it. Originally was on 20 mg of Geodon twice daily, but have now gone to 80 mg twice daily. This medication is a miracle. The hallucinations have almost completely gone, and my mood is stable for the first time in years. No severe weight gain or weight loss. The only real side effect is that I get sleepy, but it is a welcome rest. I have gone from 9 medications to 3 medications. Recommended."	9	September 20, 2017	2	117
10,016	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"I love this birth control! For years I have suffered from horrible bleeding, menstrual cramps that kept me in bed for a day or two and sometimes vomiting. I have been on Lo Loestrin for 4 months. I get no period and no cramps. I wish I would have tried it sooner. I did spot for two months but just a tiny bit. The downfall is its very expensive. Luckily my Dr. gave a year of samples. I am over 40 and actually do nothing getting my period for the first time ever."	10	January 16, 2013	20	93
194,157	Nebivolol	high blood pressure	"I am using this drug since doctors told me that I have high blood pressure. So 3 years now. In the beginning it worked fine but like for everyone here I started to feel tired and dizzy all the time. I can't even talk about sex.... Because if you will use this drug you can forget about sex. Furthermore I think this drug doesn't work anymore for me because I often getting chest pain and my blood pressure before drinking and after drinking almost doesn't changing."	5	May 10, 2017	1	86
227,973	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I have had my implant removed after 2years 11 months, my reaction at the moment is relief! The first 6 months had constant bleeding, tried to get it removed and got forced to give it a few more months. 1 1/2year, period every 3 months but I was constantly moody and depressed, crying, constantly hungry also put on 1 1/2 stone which seems to stick to my stomach, lost my four pack. A few months ago I had a horrible period and after research think it was a miscarriage but can't be sure. For the last two months really sore breast and the most alarming one breast got massive, had mad cramps, so now its out no more cramps and more calm waiting to remove plaster and feel normal."	4	December 26, 2010	1	129
208,831	Belsomra	insomnia	"I took 10mg Belsomra for a few days and quit because it made me feel drugged and very sensitive to light. Besides that it never worked to make me fall asleep. Also, after about 20 minutes of taking it I got a panic sensation and increased heart rate that lasted about 1-2 minutes. Belsomra is a joke. I went back to Ambien. At least it works and it doesn't give me side effects."	2	March 4, 2016	20	73
207,908	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"Tastes like bad cough medicine but doable...very effective at eliminating whatever is in its way. Be prepared to play games or watch Netflix on the toilet for 8 hrs and use two rolls of paper....I am writing this while still going!"	9	March 24, 2015	11	41
91,611	Xyrem	narcolepsy	"I have been taking this a little over a year. I just recently went up to the highest dose. I like this medicine with the exception that the first dose makes me feel stoned and I get hungry. As long as I go straight to bed and not watch t.v. or talk to my kids I am ok. If I do anything other than go to bed I don't go to sleep. When I do go to sleep I don't even have to set an alarm I automatically wake up. I am still tired in the mornings and depending on work it can be worse at other times. I take Ritalin 2x during the day. My quality of life has improved to the point where I do not fall asleep while working, I don't race to get home to lay down, I don't take naps as much as I used to. I am still "tired" but functional."	9	October 3, 2012	41	157
136,959	Isotretinoin	acne	"I tried so many acne medications, but none of them did the job as well as Accutane. It's been about 6 months since I finished my cycle and I haven't had a problem with acne since. I had bad cystic acne that I hated and it made me never want to go out or do anything for fear of people seeing how bad my face was. Initially I was scared of using the medication because of all the side effects, but they were really not bad and I survived it with barely any issues except the dry skin. Your acne will get a bit worse before it gets better so be patient and stick with it."	9	December 1, 2016	17	116
228,681	Alprostadil	erectile dysfunction	"Works wonders for me! I purchase from outside the USA otherwise, you would go broke! My insurance does not cover it. The US drug companies should be ashamed of themselves! It has never failed me. viagra and cialis did not work at all. I get approx 24 shots from 1 vial I pay $155 US dollars for 2 vials. I think it costs like $85 dollars for 1 shot if you purchase in the USA. What a joke!"	10	April 3, 2017	8	78
23,731	Hycodan	cough	"This medicine kept me wired all night long and I only took half of a teaspoon. My mind was racing! No cough though! Did some of my best thinking! Felt extremely tired the next day! Would be great in the day for me rather than at night."	5	April 6, 2010	20	47
85,366	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I really hate this birth control. I have taken others and had no side effects or anything go wrong, but this pill has basically ruined my social life. I have been taking it for a little over a month and since the second I started taking it, I have had my period. I have no sex drive, and constant bleeding. I have noticed I'm super moody, and for the first week it made me sick to my stomach and I stopped eating because of how it made me feel. I hate this pill but my doctor makes it difficult to switch."	3	June 3, 2015	5	101
31,335	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I've used the generic 7-day with success. Wish I hadn't decided to try Monistat 3-day cream. I am burning inside and it's worse than the infection itself. Will be going back to 7-day after I douche. This stuff is awful and should be taken off the market. I feel like I inserted battery acid instead of medicine in my vagina. Will not be completing the 3-day treatment nor will I ever buy another Monistat product again."	1	July 12, 2016	12	76
66,923	Seroquel	bipolar disorde	"I've been diagnosed with bipolar type 1 for 7 months now and have been taking Seroquel along with another drug. I take 300mg twice a day of Seroquel and find it extremely wonderful. I find it keeps my manic and psychotic symptoms at bay, however they're not totally eradicated but minimal, and helps with my insomnia very much. For me I've only found that it made me drowsy for the first 2 weeks of taking it, some dizziness and it gives me dry mouth enough to be irritating but manageable. As for the eating I haven't noticed any real big change I've kept a stable weight and even lost some (healthily) when I do get munchies for sweets or otherwise I just have crackers or some fruits and veggies around and try to keep a balanced eating scheme."	10	September 1, 2010	19	138
35,691	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"I've used heroin for 2 years after one year it became a everyday thing I was so hooked and scared to stop using as the withdrawals were horrible - it made me so scared not to have heroin. Being so tired of wasting money and disappointing my family I got the courage to call a Dr I found from suboxone.com..he prescribed zubsolv After a week on zubsolv I woke up one morning feeling in such a good mood I felt like I didn't need anymore opiates in my life and have so much more goals in life now!! And I can actually see me progressing in life and having the good things it offers....DONT BE SCARED TT GET HELP JUST DO IT!"	10	December 4, 2016	25	122
126,866	Dilaudid	pain	"I was hospitalized for 2 months with partial paralysis and neuropathy from an autoimmune syndrome. I had severe pain 7 to 9 on a scale of 1 to 10. 1mg IV Dilaudid every 4 hrs during the early part of my hospitalization with a saline flush erased my pain in minutes without creating drowsiness, mental impairment, or euphoria. I was able to think clearly and solve complex problems. I was switched to the pills after a few weeks. Dilaudid allowed me enough relief so I could go to sleep without distracting pain and wake up in the morning without residual effects. YOUR CONSTITUTION MAY BE DIFFERENT. I was able to stop cold turkey after 2 months without withdrawal symptoms. Your experience may be different. Follow doctor's instructions EXACTLY."	9	January 30, 2010	21	128
38,215	Albuterol	copd, maintenance	"My husband has COPD and our doctor recently changed his albuterol inhaler to Ventolin. His other one was not working like it should. He has been on the Ventolin for about 2 weeks and it works great. He does not have to use it as much and it lasts much longer than his previous one. He loves this inhaler."	9	January 23, 2009	83	59
54,961	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"I've been taking this medication for 3weeks and I've lost 7 pounds. The only side effect I've had is a little nausea when I need to eat & constipation but I take a supplement called Mag 07 & it works well. I am very happy with my results so far. My cravings & appetite has decreased. I also get full very fast. So far so good I'll keep you all posted."	10	October 15, 2016	8	71
210,186	Linzess	constipation, chronic	"I have been taking linzess for a few months now. I have diarrhea almost every day which most times leads to accidents. I went to my GI specialist and she suggested i take IB Gard to help with the diarrhea. I am tired of having diarrhea every day and not knowing when its gonna come. I go to work and I still have accidents at work it's embarrassing and disgusting. I have not have any help with bloating or stomach pain. I was on 145 of linzess but that didn't work very well so the doctor put me on 290 it just makes me feel miserable."	6	December 9, 2016	22	106
35,259	Levofloxacin	pneumonia	"Initially self-diagnosed myself (I like to avoid doctors as much as possible) and determined that I had bronchitis. Started taking Mucinex twice a day and Tylenol every four hours for three days. When cough didn't improve dragged myself to the doctor and was diagnosed with pneumonia. Prescribed 250 mg Levofloxacin; by Day Two I was able to start breathing again without it being laborious to do so. Now on Day Five and feeling MUCH better. Only warning: eat BEFORE you take this medication (unless you're looking to lose weight) and drink a lot of water!"	8	December 26, 2014	20	95
91,576	Dalfampridine	multiple sclerosis	"It is an amazing medicine. My right foot drop has improved tremendously. I can wash dishes without having to sit halfway through. I am glad to read others are experiencing wonderful effects too. It is my miracle."	10	September 23, 2011	76	37
214,551	Escitalopram	generalized anxiety disorde	"I was diagnosed with GAD/Depression 2 and a half years ago. I was having severe anxiety/panic attacks and I completely lost my appetite. I was given generic Lexapro (escitalopram 20mg). I took it for a year and weaned off successfully. After a year of being off of it, my anxiety returned. I went back on the escitalopram 20mg 15 days ago. First week was tough.. insomnia, feeling wired, then extreme fatigue and headaches. Those have subsided except I'm still a little fatigued. I don't think I will stop taking Lexpro ever again."	10	November 1, 2017	0	92
180,316	Diclofenac	osteoarthritis	"The first time my doctor suggested Voltaren cream. I have osteo in both knees, right ankle and my spine. After several tubes and no reduction of pain or swelling my doctor suggested Pennsaid . The difference was like day and night. Not only did it reduce the pain but the swelling in my ankle was also reduced. When I investigated both products I was shocked to find that only Pennsaid contains a delivery agent DMSO that Voltaren does not . So it seems the DMSO delivers directly into the joint while the Voltaren only stays on the skin. Bottom line I will never spend my money on anything else going forward ....Pennsaid works for me."	10	March 2, 2016	37	115
186,157	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"This medicine has been very helpful to me. I started having extreme anxiety when I started taking Latuda. For two years I dealt with depression, severe anxiety and killer side effects from the SSRI (avoid them). In 2014 I finally said "ENOUGH!" I was a little scared to try a different medicine but life was so terrible I was willing to get some relief. I did not have any side effects when started taking the medicine. Pristiq has given some of my life back. I can function at the day program (which was in jeopardy before Pristiq) I highly recommend this medicine for those who suffer from depression and anxiety, at lease give it a try."	10	August 17, 2014	161	116
185,903	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"I have been on 100mg of Pristiq for three years for depression and anxiety. Without question it has changed my life incredibly. I waited 47 years to have the courage to take an antidepressant and wish with all my heart I had met this medication in my 20's. I started on 50mg but after a two months reluctantly headed up to 100 ... my reservations were for nothing ... this medication has worked beautifully for me. I did have side effects in the first few weeks, beating heart, very thirsty and slight headaches, but they passed quickly and I have been amazed by its strength ever since. I have had some serious life crises to deal with in the past three years ... and often feared the medication would not be able to 'hold' me ... it always has. I have an amazing therapist who I saw for the first two years but no longer need that support, the medication is enough. I used to have so many concerns about taking any such medications - was frequently turned away from them by what I'd read as horror stories online ... I wanted to let you know ... it's not for all of us ... some of us do have great reviews ... maybe not enough of us drop back to pass them on because we got busy with our new lives where wellness is the new normal. I never worry about coming off them, I don't care if I have to take them forever ... as long as I feel this good I'm not ending my relationship with them ..."	10	July 26, 2017	45	270

94,732

Abilify

depression

"Beware Abilify, watch your weight. I stayed on Abilify for 7 months faithfully, hoping that the pros would outweigh the cons. The result? I gained 90 lbs in 7 months and this weight does not "shed" with discontinued use, I'll be working out hard to lose this. I'm only 25."

1

November 4, 2014

109

50

98,720

Nexplanon

birth control

"I've been on Nexplanon for 4 months now, and its the best birth control i've used. The pill made me gain weight and I often forgot to take it. I had an iud for almost a year, but it moved in my uterus and had to be removed. My doctor recommended nexplanon. The insertion was painless. I had some spotting for about a month after, which was a pain, but i'm so glad i pushed through it. I experience no side effects; no weight gain, no acne, no mood swings, etc. I don't get a full period, but i do spot a tiny bit randomly. I don't worry about pregnancy at all with this method. I highly recommend."

10

November 11, 2013

7

118

46,183

Rabeprazole

helicobacter pylori infection

"I was diagnosed with H pylori and was given Aciphex along with two other medicines. Worked very well in treating my ulcer. I continued to take it for years. No side effects."

10

May 15, 2011

13

32

66,301

Valacyclovir

herpes simplex, suppression

"Absolutely LIFE CHANGING. I suffered from severe cold sores that would stick around for 3 weeks at a time. I immediately take 2 when I feel one coming on and it INSTANTLY stops it from growing. The last cold sore I had was back in September of 2016, so over a year ago. That's a HUGE win for me. And I was prescribed this drug after I had that last cold sore. I'm not one to write reviews but this has changed my life and I hope it can change yours. I know how awful and depressing it is to get a cold sore so there is hope for us!"

10

September 16, 2017

6

110

184,136

Hydroxyzine

anxiety

"Got the prescription of the hydroxyzine 25mgs on a Friday. Picked up my prescription on my way to work. I took 1 pill. I felt great and energetic before I took the pill and probably about 30-50 min., I was in sleep mode. On Saturday, I took a pill in the morning... just to see if it was really the new meds that caused me to feel this way. Yes, same thing happened to me.... I developed extreme dry mouth, extremely tired ( worse than a hangover). All I wanted to do is go lay in my bed and sleep. I stopped taking this medication. I had to work on Sunday evening. This pill would not get out of my system. I drank 2 cups of coffee, chugged water... couldn't get the zombie/sleepy feeling out of my body. BAD BAD MEDICINE!"

1

August 29, 2016

24

141

187,361

Orencia

rheumatoid arthritis

"I have had 11 Orencia injections now and have found the drug to be extremely beneficial for myself. Overall there has been a marked improvement with my rheumatoid arthritis. The infusion actually works up until the last few days and then I experience an increase in aching, swelling and pain. In comparison to all other drugs, and believe me I have tried just about all of them, this has been a 'wonder drug'. For approximately three days after having the injection, I experience extreme tiredness, but once that passes, I am able to return to work and carry out normal everyday activities; e.g housework and gardening. Prior to this medication I was unable to do general gardening. "

9

February 16, 2009

144

118

115,927

Divalproex sodium

bipolar disorde

"I've been on Depakote for almost a year now. I also take Paxil and Wellbutrin. I gained around 10lbs right from the start. My weight has seemed to have stayed steady the last few months. It's extremely hard to lose it. I have been through a lot of different medications to try and treat bipolar disorder. Even with the medicines I'm on, I'm still depressed and like I don't matter. I'm very sleepy and can lay down and take a nap at any time. I started taking B Complex because I stay so sleepy. My new concern is memory. I can't think of words and dates or names like movie stars very fast and it concerns me. "

7

May 15, 2013

75

118

115,858

Divalproex sodium

bipolar disorde

"Best medicine ever for me. Started with lithium after diagnosis for bipolar. Lithium gave terrible side effects so after switching to Depakote, life became much easier for a chemically challenged like me. Took almost 1 year before 100%."

10

October 15, 2013

89

38

219,310

Dexmethylphenidate

adhd

"Hi! I am 18 years old . I was diagnosed with ADHD just a couple months after starting kindergarten. I was having trouble paying attention, got in trouble everyday; seeing the principal was 2-3 times every 2 weeks was normal. I started taking focalin at 5. My grades improved, my conduct improved, and I could focus. I took it every weekday I was in school. It killed my appetite, I became dehydrated a lot and I didn't get all the nutrients I needed to Grow properly ( 16, 124lbs). I stopped taking in 7th grade at my discretion and my grades dropped instantly, my conduct went back. 11th- I started back and instantly my grades improved. Only drawback is I have to force myself to eat."

9

December 10, 2016

29

126

195,484

Aviane

birth control

"I've been on the pill for about 6 months and I've had so severe issues or complaint about this birth control. I am 22 and this was my first birth control taken and prescribed by my gyno. I had no weight gain because I was more conscious of my cravings and I didn't binge upon them. It's always about perception and if you're going to act upon all these desires to eat, clearly you will gain a significant amount of weight. My sex drive remained the same and I'm still very sexually aroused. One obvious side effect that was prevalent would ultimately be my mood swings. I would easily turn super sensitive or get extremely irate if my boyfriend would do something or say something that made me unhappy. Other than that, I highly recommend Aviane."

9

May 19, 2016

3

136

74,778

Keppra

seizures

"I'm 55/ male and recently experienced a seizure during a visit at an MD clinic upon falling from the cart I was on and striking my head, I then had a subsequent episode two weeks later. I was started on Keppra 500mg twice daily, It has now been almost a week and since starting my appetite has tanked, I have had profound anxiety attacks,and insomnia along with occasional emotional lability, Also ataxia when walking. Don't know if I wanted to continue this, but will speak with my neurologist next week."

3

January 4, 2015

56

90

120,679

Dicyclomine

irritable bowel syndrome

"I had horrible pain for months before I was diagnosed. Twenty minutes after I took the first pill my pain disappeared! Forty minutes after I took that pill I was goofy. I became extremely loopy and that lasted about four hours. I gave a lot of hugs that night. Now I take half a dose at bedtime and that seems to be keeping the irritable bowel syndrome under control. If I take it more than once a day my throat swells up and my vision blurs. Also, my mouth is dry all the time now. UPDATE: After taking it for a couple weeks the loopiness lessened I am no longer feel drunk when I am on it BUT now when I take it I start sneezing and become VERY congested. I can only take it with an allergy pill now or this side effect is horrible."

8

February 20, 2012

30

146

112,508

Methenamine

bladder infection

"I to have suffered since 12 years old of bladder infections. I am now 45 yrs old. I was so hoping this would be my miracle but unfortunately it is not. I so hoped it would work but am back to bladder infections. It just makes life so difficult. I also suffer from irritable bowel syndrome."

3

May 4, 2012

47

56

48,114

Cariprazine

bipolar disorde

"Made my depression disappear with cost. I started having chest pains during exercise and having severe hallucinations. Could not drive and felt dissocaitive. Felt naseauted yet starving and yet had no will to eat. Gained 3 pounds in two days taking this drug. I also had trouble urinating and it was painful. Only took for a week before stopping at 3mg."

1

January 16, 2017

20

61

155,980

Cialis

erectile dysfunction

"My latest thoughts on Cialis and Erectile Dysfunction Benign Prostate Hyperplasia. As I arrive at age 90, erection and orgasm with ejaculation/emission are much more difficult to achieve. Cialis 5mg daily still gets results including a sensitive slightly aroused penis but not a firm erection and at least one nighttime bathroom visit is necessary. Increasing the dose as high as 20 mg one time gets the same response as the daily 5 mg. As usual, YMMV."

7

March 20, 2015

115

76

123,921

Skyla

birth control

"This was absolutely horrible. Terrible acne, abdominal swellings, and feeling very isolated and depressed. Kept it for 6 weeks. My doctor wanted me to keep it for another 6 weeks but I couldn't take it anymore. After removal I felt almost immediate relief and mentally much better."

1

September 14, 2016

3

47

195,876

Levomilnacipran

depression

"Wow.Doc says try this its new. Today-Sunday.Started 20mg Thursday, that afternoon experienced tingling in my mouth and tongue.Thought it was my Mexican lunch, paid it no mind.That nite woke up several times dripping in sweat, showered @ 1:30am and again 4 am. Miserable. Thought OK gotta adjust.. Took 20 mg again Friday am.. My day was horrible. Hot and cold sweats, heart racing. Called outta work. Again real bad nite. Sat took 40mg. 11am the tingling and sweats were severe. Went to ER, doc said go home & stop taking meds.huh? All day I felt nervousness. I was freaking out. never in my life had a reaction to ANYTHING. Bad nite again .Sunday am wake up no meds.Tingling has subsided a bit,very nervous though so called my doc. Waiting 2hrs now"

1

February 21, 2016

0

131

179,904

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide

acne

"It's saved my life. Literally been using it for 5 days now and my family and I have noticed a huge change in my skin. I've struggled with acne, zits, pimples, whiteheads and blackheads and everything else for years. A little bit of dry skin but nothing to complain about and I have not experienced any burning or redness. Couldn't be happier. My doctor recommended I use Cetaphil Oil control foam wash and Cetaphil oil control moisture so I use that twice a day (when I wake up and before I go to bed) and then apply Epiduo also before I go to bed."

10

January 12, 2015

21

104

154,128

Lialda

ulcerative colitis, active

"I have been taking Lialda for9 months now for my microscopic colitis and it is working! I take 3 pills a day with zero side effects. I only have flare ups if I eat something on my no-no list. My doctor told me I could come off the medication if I want to as it is the type that will cause remission but I am to afraid to go back to the pain of my colitis so I decided to remain taking it. The only problem with this medication is that it is very expensive."

9

December 1, 2012

31

95

179,554

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide

acne

"I just recently used Epiduo Gel since I am having moderate breakouts which I fear to lead in a severe one and today was my second day. Frankly speaking, last night it brought an intolerable itchiness to the extent that I subconsciously scratched some parts of my face! I woke up this morning having a burning and flaky face. Even my family did noticed it. Now, upon reading that this product can cause a rare yet serious skin irritation, I am having doubts if I would still continue to use it. My dermatologist prescribed me this medication and I would try to talk to her about this problem as soon as possible. Just a friendly reminder, it would sting a lot!!"

2

June 4, 2017

0

121

92,510

Ondansetron

nausea/vomiting

"I'm 32 weeks 5 days pregnant. Was admitted into maternity yesterday after throwing up every few minutes all yesterday morning. They have me fluids and Gravol but that only made me drowsy, and did nothing for the throwing up so they decided to give me the Zofran. It started working as soon as it was into my body. It's was quick and very effective!"

10

February 1, 2015

32

64

118,661

Taclonex

psoriasis

"I have pretty bad psoriasis. It was mild at first and I was prescribed Taclonex and Desonide which worked like a charm. I changed insurances and they didn't cover Taclonex so my psoriasis spread like wild fire. What is worse is I am getting married in less than a year and it is very noticeable on my arms. I finally got the insurnace company to grant me an exception so I have begun using Taclonex religiously! I hope it clears by my wedding."

10

December 13, 2010

7

83

17,054

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia

constipation

"This stuff is the real deal. It really clears you out. I had my gallbladder removed and was on pain meds, so I was unable to "go" for at least 5 days. I panicked because normally I poop 6-7 times a day. So I called the nurse scared. She suggested milk of magnesia. The bottle called for 2 tablespoons, but I felt so binded and plugged up that I chugged 3 tablespoons. And it began. 20 minutes after I drank it. It was like an explosion of chowder, every 10 minutes. I'm glad it worked, no cramps, no pain, just extreme anal gushing and this happened every 10 minutes making it inconvenient and annoying but hey it had to be done. I got the berry flavored one and it was relatively tasty."

9

November 5, 2015

50

132

118,644

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

acne

"This is my first time on BC so I don’t really have anything to compare it to. It made me throw up when I first started taking it but I found that if I took it at night with food I had no problems with getting sick. Helped my acne a ton! Did get pretty crazy mood swings though."

6

November 18, 2017

0

59

206,790

Duac

acne

"I've been using Duac for over 10 yrs and it's a miracle med. I'm now 50 and rarely have acne but what Duac does is to shirk my pores or at least it looks like it does. Don't know what I would do without it!!"

10

February 9, 2016

7

45

48,357

Methadone Diskets

opiate withdrawal

"I've been taking Methadone disks for 5 yrs after a long battle with pain that lead to illicit use of injectables. This has saved my life, family and health. I have absolutely zero cravings nor desire to return to my previous lifestyle."

10

August 15, 2013

48

42

89,791

Celexa

anxiety and stress

"I have been taking Celexa 20mg for about 3 months for social anxiety disorder and it's worked great so far. I am much more talkative and social around people. I don't get shaky and don't dread meeting new people anymore. Someone at my last party asked me if I was high at a party when I hadn't been drinking or anything. He said usually I am sitting in the corner being anti-social. I had a touch of nausea when I changed from 10-20 mg, but other than that I do sleep deeper and I think I have less nervous energy than I used to. I was also yawning uncontrollably for the first month, but I am much more happier."

8

February 18, 2009

435

119

202,224

Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin

acne

"For me, Benzaclin works wonders. I'm a 37 year old male who had some problems with acne as a teenager. Accutane cleared those up. Unfortunately, my condition regressed as I got older. Benzaclin completely controls my acne. My skin clears up after using it for a week or so. I use it every evening. In the mornings, I use a topical moisturizer safe for oily skin to avoid dryness. Keep it out of your eyes-- it burns."

10

October 5, 2009

13

77

20,571

Nucynta

pain

"pain doc just switched me to nucynta ER 150 mg - twice daily...after making the rounds of other meds. I was on 4mg dilaudid before this - morphine, oxycodone - all losing some of their effect after a while; but, they ALL worked better than this tapentadol stuff. I am a cancer survivor with a host of other conditions - arthritis, carpal tunnel, cervical neuropathy and lower back pain. Not only is it having no effect on the pain - I can't sleep - have pounding headache and now can't urinate at all (enlarged prostate). don't like this med at all..."

1

February 27, 2016

42

101

214,927

Human papillomavirus vaccine

human papillomavirus prophylaxis

"This shot ruined my life. After recieving this vaccine I began to pass out up to ten times a day. I couldn`t do anything because I would faint without warning. Now I have horrible tremors, GI problems, and daily joint pain. I have heard other people have had these same effects from this vaccine. My doctor was very pushy about getting this vaccine. I would never recommend this vaccine."

1

January 14, 2016

26

69

193,525

Cyclobenzaprine

muscle spasm

"I have a herniated dic at C6-7 from an auto accident, 1 year ago. I've tried everything. I've had multiple trigger point injections and epidurals for the constant spams throughout my shoulders, neck and scapula. The combination of 1 year of injections and 1 week of Amrix. I can see a possibility of returning to work, without surgery, I hope. I still take pain medicine's, anti-inflammatory medicines and Lyrica. The Amrix has given everything a boost."

8

August 19, 2009

17

76

151,455

Chantix

smoking cessation

"4years quit, after 30 years smoking. I really didn't even want to quit, but took it on my physician's advice. Smoked while taking it for 7 days (day #4 I could tell it was working good). Quit and took for 7 more days & never had an urge. I could be right next to someone smoking, after I ate, while drinking & not ever feel the urge to return. No side effects, except maybe slight nausea first two days."

10

May 19, 2016

30

79

90,036

Risperdal

paranoid disorde

"I was prescribed a low dosage of Risperidone and it was effective at eliminating my paranoid thoughts. However, after 1 year, this medication caused me to gain weight to a level I had never been in my life. I went from 178 lbs to 218 lbs with no changes in diet or exercise. My doctor took me off the medication in July 2009 and by Christmas 2009, my weight dropped to 169 lbs, with some dietary changes. "

2

April 3, 2010

15

78

60,656

MoviPrep

bowel preparation

"I had this for the first time on the 26/11/17 what can I say - the amount you have to drink in the time scale is a lot. I chilled it and used a straw to manage the first liter no problem, a bit gagging, is not so much the taste but the consistency of it. The 2nd lot: well I manage 1 glass then the next glass I vomited it up. I started at 5pm and was still pooping at 6am (I got up at 2am 5am and 6am was only the one movement each time) I went for colonoscopy I hoped I had prep enough and I had thank goodness. I had no cramps or bloating with it."

2

November 27, 2017

1

120

82,014

Liraglutide

weight loss

"Started Victoza on the morning of 10 June 2016 (obtained privately for weight loss only). Weight loss as at today's date (29 June 2016) stands at 10lbs for a total period of 19 days which is great in my book. Starting weight was 203lbs. Some side effects including mild headache after injection which lasted for 20 mins (first 3 days only). Very low blood sugar on day 2 which came on suddenly over the space of 15 mins (ate something which resolved it but it was still very worrying so now try to eat regularly - every few hours and keep glucose tabs on hand in case of an emergency). Slight and mild nausea on and off over first 10 days and some mild cramps every now and again after eating plus more bowel movements then normal, but otherwise ok."

9

June 29, 2016

5

140

177,933

Duloxetine

diabetic peripheral neuropathy

"I’m a Type 1 Diabetic for 39 years. Had VERY painful muscle spasms/seizing and twitching. I tried various supplements which "should" have helped but no improvement. I started Neurontin at 1,800mg/day and I had terrible swelling plus gained 18 lbs in 6 months (and my eating habits actually got better while on it). The 1,800mg of Neurontin no longer controlled the muscle spasms. I started Cymbalta, 30 mg before bed, and had significant reduction in pain the first morning. I did notice a very strong headache that first day. I had only 3-4 muscle spasms that first day as well....Wow!! Second day...almost NO pain in the morning and only a dull headache with much weaker muscle spasms. Side effects: Crazy dreams, difficulty sleeping, headache."

8

January 25, 2013

77

124

74,006

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I have been taking Necon 1/35 for almost 3 months and it's effective. The first month, I experienced cramps in my thighs, slight fatigue and mood swings; these symptoms disappeared after the first month."

10

November 18, 2011

14

34

23,284

Methadone

opiate withdrawal

"I am a 39 year old female who has been taking 120 mg of methadone daily to help with opiate addiction. I was addicted to opiates for 8 years after having several different surgeries over a 5 year span. My addiction took over my life I was doing things I'd never otherwise have done to support my habit eventually losing custody of my son which was my breaking point. I found a local methadone clinic and it saved my life and I got custody of my son back within the first two months of starting methadone treatment. The downside is the 80 lbs I've gained and the loss of several teeth but honestly that's a small price to pay to be off the horrible rollercoaster ride that drug addiction becomes. I thank God every day for this second Chance at life."

10

January 4, 2017

28

141

109,719

Nexplanon

birth control

"I got my implant in August of 2015 and I think I have had just about every side effect there is. I've had constant spotting, one of my periods lasted for just over 3 weeks. I've had what I like to call ghost periods where I don't bleed but I have crippling cramps, pms, headaches and fatigue. I've also experienced insomnia, loss of appetite, migraines, mood swings, and in the last year I have had 4 yeast infections and once when I had a bacterial infection and yeast infection and the same time.. my doctor was very confused as to how that happened... maybe my body is just not meshing well with this implant, but just about every side effect that can occur with this implant I have had. I've tried it for a year and I'm done with it."

3

August 3, 2016

4

140

124,777

Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids

adhd

"My 8 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD at age 4. We did not start medication until 1st grade, but are glad we finally did. He is currently taking Vyvanse. I read some materials on Fish Oil and brain functioning and specifically ADHD. When my son comes home from school the medication effects are diminishing and he tends to get emotional and irritable. When that happens, we give him 2 fish oil capsules and within about 1/2 hour he usually calms down and returns to focus better. We use Nordic Naturals Omega 3-6-9 Junior with 135 mg EPA and 90 mg DHA. The capsules are lemon flavored, small and easy for a child to swallow."

8

October 9, 2008

123

116

216,376

Sildenafil

erectile dysfunction

"Just took half a 100mg about 2 hours ago got very red eyes and slight headache.nothing a few aspirin got rid off .my woman started very slowly caressing me and not long after I got a semmie erect.but then after more intense foreplay I was hard enuff to have intercourse but not solid hard .so I'm hoping for more stiffness as the night goes on .that's why I'm checking the other user's experiences.but I'm happy for my semmie because iv being out of action for 15 yrs I just turned 50 so if more happins its a bonus.but I'm going to take other half soon just incase .but very red eyes I wouldn't recommend not telling your partner that you have taken it.because you will have to come up with some excuse for looking like a vampire. Also no alcohol et"

7

June 16, 2016

19

141

173,729

Mometasone

eczema

"This cream caused red skin syndrome. It ruined my life as I had to go through the most horrendous drug withdrawal just to get off it. 31 months off it and still not normal. Look up topical steroid addiction and withdrawal before deciding whether you want to risk 3 years plus of your life. Awful"

1

November 26, 2017

1

55

15,638

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"After being on Depo and two different pills, my gynecologist decided to have me try this one to see if my side affects would be less severe. I mainly got on this because my bf and I wanted to stop using condoms ;) I started this only two months ago (September 2015) and it started out pretty good; no side effects. By October, me and my bf noticed that my boobs were swollen (he enjoyed that) and I am now having painful cramps every other week. Now that it's November, I notice that my sex drive has decreased a little, I have terrible mood swings, and I'm lethargic most of the time :( But overall, the pill is very effective; my bf has not "pulled out" since I started and still no pregnancy! Totally worth it if you can handle the changes."

10

November 8, 2016

4

142

61,155

Xyzal

urticaria

"It has been the only antiallergic that really works for me. I take it every other day. It is just fantastic and so happy that now is over the counter, now I can get the 80 tablets bottle and not deal with insurance and is cheaper than the out of the pocket payment that I used to pay."

10

June 18, 2017

4

58

45,158

Fluoxetine

hot flashes

"I started taking Fluoxetine for depression and realized a week or so later my hot flashes decreased in intensity and frequency. I thought I was imagining until I found this site and read the comments. 20m has made me a happier, more comfortable person!"

10

April 12, 2016

20

44

84,408

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"So I'm on my second pack of this bc & I love it. The first week or so I was nauseous & did throw up, it felt like motion sickness but it only happened twice. No weight gain & have a ton of energy. Only reason I'm taking bc is for hormonal acne & let me tell you this stuff works!! I was on previfim before & nothing.. only made me break out worse. Only thing is on previfem I had NO period it was like spotting & on this bc its a bit heaver but nothing like my regular flow."

8

December 5, 2016

5

101

3,594

Vagistat-1

vaginal yeast infection

"I was honestly so worried that I had Trichomoniasis until I read the difference between the vaginal discharge. I was so relieved to find out that it's a yeast infection(self diagnosed don't judge). I just started my Vagistat-3 day one about an hour ago and honesty I don't feel as bad of burning as I did. There still some itch but for the most part I can feel it starting to soothe my poor girl. Due to itching it was so swollen and sore. Now the swelling has definitely gone down some. THANK YOU VAGISTAT! (update tomorrow)"

8

December 7, 2016

1

97

92,053

Lyrica

ibromyalgia

"Lyrica put me into a more restful sleep. Waking up at 5:30am for work is very difficult on this medication and I feel fatigued still throughout the day. I still ache from my fibromyaliga on this medication. I can't remember how long I was on this medication. I went off it and started taking Savella. Savella took care of the pain from the condition but now I'm having side effects from the medicine. Now I don't know what I'm going to take."

4

August 8, 2012

43

82

137,935

Ortho Evra

birth control

"I had been on the patch for about 4 months, when I started them everything was really good and then about 3 months into it everything started going wrong I'm 18 I constantly kept getting urine infection or thrush and I couldn't understand why I never had them before and then the worst came my legs went blue!!! There was a clear line around my waist and from there down my legs were blue and black freezing cold I couldn't feel them.. I bleed so heavy and was in agony got rushed to hospital and they told me that it was a side affect to my birth control spent 2 days in hospital recovering don't recommend them at all"

1

February 24, 2017

8

119

162,294

Hyaluronan

osteoarthritis

"Recently was told I needed both knees replaced but should try 4 Orthovisc injections. Had 3 so far beginning 3 weeks ago. First shot alleviated severe day to day walking pain. Am waiting to see if my condition improves much beyond where it is after all 4. Had no pain or swelling with any shots"

6

March 23, 2016

22

55

141,545

Escitalopram

anxiety

"About a 1 yr ago I had a very bad allergic reaction to shellfish were I thought I would die. I was with my husband & my 5 yr old son in a restaurant when it happened. They rushed me to the hospital and later that day I went home just to come back 5 more times not knowing that they were panic attacks and a lot of anxiety. They gave me 1 mg of Ativan and I felt normal soon. I saw a Psychologist and a psychiatrist too and they told me I also suffer from phobia and its sad because I don't know what to do."

10

July 8, 2013

22

108

103,281

Celecoxib

rheumatoid arthritis

"52 y/o male; I have dealt with joint pain 15 yrs. I dismissed as aging. Hands & knees really bad, & feet. Complained to Dr. over yrs. only to be dismissed. Last 3 yrs pain increased after walking, yard work. Get out of bed, hobble 5 min. before can walk. Have sporadic scalp psoriasis 20 yrs. Thanks to TV comm. by pro golfer Phil Mickelson, life's changed. I realized/suggested to Dr. I may have Psoriatic Arthritis. He agreed. Started me on Celebrex, 200mg x2. On for 1 mo now. Fixed all fore mentioned issues! Unbelievable! I've hauled 20 wheelbarrows of dirt from neighbors yard to mine, from across street! Couldn't have done a mo. ago. Worried its a black box drug through! No side effects, but maybe stomach (feeling bloated/funny).Will tapper off to 1xday"

9

June 22, 2016

4

134

211,646

Lamotrigine

bipolar disorde

"Lamictal had done wonders for me. It took a while for me to get up to a therapeutic dose, but it's helped with my bipolar depression so much, with no side effects. My only complaint is that you have to build up the doses, starting with 25 mg, and going up from there. I'm currently on 200 mg and still going up!"

9

August 2, 2017

21

62

137,542

Isotretinoin

acne

"I have been on Accutane more than once. In Canada my sister has been taking it in low dose for years - rules are different there. I take B to Zinc vitamins to maintain my health while on Accutane. Watch what you're eating too. Lots of stuff contains added Vitamin A - some milk, cereals, etc. That may be the cause for some bad side effects in some people. They may be boosting the strength of their Accutane by eating added Vitamin A in their diets."

9

March 23, 2009

30

86

32,735

Budesonide / formoterol

moterol)

"Experienced some dizziness at first, then felt a nervousness or anxiety feeling inside for several hours after the dosage. First time using this medication, and need more time on it to be sure of these problems. Was taking Advair previously with no effects (except better breathing ability)."

6

June 8, 2013

59

47

69,929

Levsin

irritable bowel syndrome

"A gastroenterologist prescribed this for me when I was having very severe abdominal pain from Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction and IBS. Well, it did everything but relieve the pain. It blurred my vision, made me nauseous, gave me a pounding headache, made me feel very hot, dried my mouth, made me drowzy, and slowed down my heart rate. The pain continued to worsen, and I ended up in the ER. I had several more attacks afterwards, and the Levsin didn't work then, either. I was then referred to another gastroenterologist, who prescribed me Bentyl and Doxepin. While I have had less side effects with them, they haven't touched my pain, either."

1

February 19, 2014

23

111

136,321

Prazosin

nightmares

"Been taking 1mg of prazosin for the last 2 months for PTSD nightmares that were causing sleep problems. Nightmares stopped the first day I took it but, I experienced severe headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea and a lack of energy. As I got used to it, the symptoms gradually improved but did not go away completely. If I've been drinking, the symptoms will worsen but it is bearable. Overall, my nightmares have become rare and I can sleep through the night; the side effects are worth it."

8

December 31, 2015

33

86

71,886

Tramadol

chronic pain

"I have been prescribed Tramadol 50mg tablets to be taken 2 tablets at once every 6 hours a day and have been on this medication for 3 months now. Suffering from chronic neck and head pain for 3 years with no final diagnosis except for maybe possible whiplash or stress related, I have not recieved any help from numerous physicans I constantly visited. After countless failed non-opioid pain medications and physical therapy sessions I was prescribed Tramadol a synthetic opiod pain medication. 1st month had full pain relief with no problems, 2nd month I developed a tolerance and had to take 2 every 4 hours, 3rd month I am getting little to no relief and stopped taking it, which has me in withdrawal and pain. I do not recommend Tramadol at all."

4

May 30, 2016

18

132

125,409

Dulcolax

constipation

"I tried this medicine twice in the past two weeks hoping to see if my experience was consistent. It was. About an hour or two after taking the medicine I had terrible cramping, stomach spams, and during the second time I felt nauseous with thick and stringy saliva. Not a fun experience. After 30 min of this I was able to return to sleep and woke up occasionally with bloating and cramping. After waking up this morning I had diarrhea (consistent with the first time) and occasional cramping that lessened the more I went to the toilet. This will be the last time I take these pills-- not worth the pain, as others have said!"

7

June 1, 2015

11

115

211,611

Propoxyphene

pain

"Took only once and it made me sick to my stomach with mild hallucinations. Haven't used it for a year and switched to Ultram, but was considering giving it a second try. "

3

November 19, 2009

4

33

187,477

Monistat 3-Day Combination Pack

vaginal yeast infection

"Hey ladies, I purchased the Monistat 3 simple cure, where it's just 3 pre-filled suppositories; no wipes or itch relief cream included. I purchased after 2 days of intense itching and throbbing and I just used Day 1 about 10 minutes ago. I currently do not feel any pain nor itching and I am extremely sensitive to any body washes or laundry detergents. I'll give an update tomorrow on if I made it through the night, I'm not going to lie the reviews had me completely terrified but I couldn't take the itching or throbbing anymore so I decided to try it out. Wish me luck, so far I feel fine"

7

January 25, 2017

9

111

218,196

Amoxicillin / clavulanate

not listed / othe

"I had this prescribed to me by my dentist following dental extractions and implants. I'll be finishing the 10-day treatment tomorrow; it has been horribly painful in many ways. a) the severe diarrhea was finally dealt with by taking 50B probiotics capsules with real plain bacterial-cultured yogurt at each meal. b) for the mind-blowing headaches, I'm still cycling between aspirin, acetaminophen and ibuprofen 3 tablets every 6 hours; none work well continuously. c) other side effects such as dry mouth, itchy nose and slight burning sensation while urinating are merely a slight distraction compared to the diarrhea and headaches. I hope I had started with another antibiotic. Good luck!"

5

July 9, 2016

2

109

135,811

Percocet

pain

"I've had two knee replacement's since 2005 (same knee) and two surgery's on foot for Mortons Neuroma. I've had nothing but problems with both and have been in moderate to severe pain since 2005. After my Doc tried several medicines for pain the only thing that has worked was Percocet. I've been on it for several years however I quit for a month and a half and now I'm back on it. I'm taking 3 a day and It's absolutely amazing how I can work and function normally while on this. I also believe that not only does it relieve the pain but I'm alert and have so much more energy and I'm able to remain productive at 60 years old. I sleep like a baby at night too. Great Stuff."

10

May 14, 2012

29

131

63,251

Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

bowel preparation

"MADE IN CHINA. Does not work. Took exactly as directed and it did not work. Ate light leading up to fasting. Look for alternatives and realize that China has zero quality control so unclear what you are actually ingesting."

1

January 11, 2016

3

39

167,909

Keflex

acne

"I have been getting these painful boils under my arm since I was 15-16. Now I'm 21. Like a month after I had my baby, my face broke out really, really bad. Cephalexin(Keflex) cleared it right up. I don't get boils any more."

8

August 23, 2013

18

43

38,197

Albuterol

asthma, acute

"With the old inhalers you could test fire it to make sure it was working. Now, how do you tell? I’ve used rescue inhalers for many years. The key word here is rescue. When I have an attack lose the ability to breathe deeply. When I use the ProAir RespiClick I can sometimes taste it on my tongue, just like with my old inhaler but I don’t get relief. The instructions say you have to wait over 5 minutes to get relief, but the medicine never seems to kick in. My doctor recommended this especially since there was a coupon."

1

September 5, 2016

10

100

93,644

Morphine

chronic pain

"I had a spinal stroke 8 months ago, spinal cord infarction, that has left me in a wheelchair, and around the clock pain. I begin taking Ms Contin in December, 15mg 2x a day, along with Tramadol, Lyrica, and Percocet 10/325. I was able to cut way back on the Percocet and Tramadol once I begin the morphine, and have been able to continue so until the middle of March. My pain is not responding as well since my tolerance has obviously increased. I have talked to my doctor about this and am going to go up to 30mg twice daily beginning in April. Morphine has allowed me to pretty much cut out two pain medications while providing a more consistent pain relief."

8

March 29, 2013

69

123

194,944

Levetiracetam

seizures

"My fiance has been using Keppra XR since January of 09. So far he has not had any seizures. But has experienced all the side effects of the medication. But it does work. I would recommend Keppra XR."

10

June 16, 2009

9

38

100,196

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I have been on Kariva for less than 2 years, and I guess I never read the drug information because my sex drive is near nothing. I even get annoyed when sex is brought up. My period is only 3 days long though, and no nausea or cramping to go with. But, the fact that my body refuses sex now is getting ridiculous. My doctor suggested it for me because I am pretty moody or my moods flipped a lot on everything else I tried. But Kariva was the last thing I could try. I'm breaking up with it. I miss being intimate with my boyfriend..."

2

April 23, 2016

3

106

213,358

Nuvigil

obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome

"Nuvigil was a blessing when I started it 18 months ago. I was alert and focused, not depressed, AND retained my creativity! I think I've become dependent upon it since I feel awful without it. This week the doctor wants me to try going to 250mg since I've been a bit down with shorter days and less focused. Due to cardiac conditions, amphetamines are not really a safe option. All said, at age 51, it's been pretty much a wonder drug treating multiple conditions."

8

October 23, 2010

31

84

171,846

Meloxicam

inflammatory conditions

"Sciatica: I've had injections, epidurals in my spine, inversion tables ,chiropractic adjustments and plenty of prednisone and nothing worked. Been on Mobic for 10 days and already the numbness and burning in my left leg is subsiding greatly. Also seems to help with arthritis in some joints. So far pretty impressed."

8

December 15, 2010

66

51

5,063

Orsythia

birth control

"Love love love this pill!!! I've been on it for about a year and it has been the best experience ever. It cleared up my acne, helps with my anxiety, and has done a wonderful job at preventing pregnancy! I've noticed a little bit of water weight with it but that's ok, I don't mind it."

10

June 8, 2016

10

56

164,488

Diclofenac

back pain

"I have sciatica in leg, was in very bad pain for over a week finally doctor gave me Zipsor and Steroid and after 2 days I am feeling so much better! Hardly any pain in my leg. I thought I was never getting better! Thanks Zipsor!"

9

December 20, 2013

38

46

1,591

Eluxadoline

irritable bowel syndrome

"I have had IBS-D for 12 years and was diagnosed with anal cancer 10 years ago and treated with radiation and chemotherapy. I've tried all kinds of natural supplements, anti-funglals, and meds with only Immodium giving me some freedom, but stopping the pain. I've been on Viberzi for 2 weeks and had normal BM's for the first week, but the med doesn't seem to be "holding" like it did before. I'm experiencing bloating and two loose stools a day now. I will probably go back to adding some Immodium. I've also been experiencing some racing heartbeats and will contact my gastro."

6

August 16, 2016

12

101

445

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"Depo-Provera worked very well. In fact I really loved it. I only gained about 3 pounds (I do work out 4/5 times a week). Had my period 3 times a year and it was so easy just one shot every three months. The only downside was I got a bunch of acne and a bit of hair loss. Each month around my period I still had the cravings but never got my period! Now that I am off my acne cleared up a bit. I highly recommend this birth control! Very effective!"

9

September 1, 2013

17

92

162,150

Denosumab

osteoporosis

"For Osteoporosis: In 2014 the Dr. prescribe me Prolia due to its stronger potency, along with the continued Cal-VitD tablet. Though my bone density increased some % since taking Prolia, starting one year ago I was feeling a constant back pain, from right to left of my hip, now and constantly 90% on the left side, I was diagnosed with weakness of the last 5 lumbar vertebrates. I do pilates reformer since 4 years ago as a therapy three times a week, walk almost every day 4-5 Km and play golf 1-2 x week, I used to be very actvive, but this back pain is really hurting and making me depressed. "

7

April 5, 2017

75

112

228,447

Geodon

schizoaffective disorde

"I started taking this in April 2017. I was on 9 medications at the time for manic episodes and severe constant hallucinations. The only medication that ever stopped my hallucinations before this was haldol, but it caused extreme akinesia, so I stopped taking it. Originally was on 20 mg of Geodon twice daily, but have now gone to 80 mg twice daily. This medication is a miracle. The hallucinations have almost completely gone, and my mood is stable for the first time in years. No severe weight gain or weight loss. The only real side effect is that I get sleepy, but it is a welcome rest. I have gone from 9 medications to 3 medications. Recommended."

9

September 20, 2017

2

117

10,016

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"I love this birth control! For years I have suffered from horrible bleeding, menstrual cramps that kept me in bed for a day or two and sometimes vomiting. I have been on Lo Loestrin for 4 months. I get no period and no cramps. I wish I would have tried it sooner. I did spot for two months but just a tiny bit. The downfall is its very expensive. Luckily my Dr. gave a year of samples. I am over 40 and actually do nothing getting my period for the first time ever."

10

January 16, 2013

20

93

194,157

Nebivolol

high blood pressure

"I am using this drug since doctors told me that I have high blood pressure. So 3 years now. In the beginning it worked fine but like for everyone here I started to feel tired and dizzy all the time. I can't even talk about sex.... Because if you will use this drug you can forget about sex. Furthermore I think this drug doesn't work anymore for me because I often getting chest pain and my blood pressure before drinking and after drinking almost doesn't changing."

5

May 10, 2017

1

86

227,973

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I have had my implant removed after 2years 11 months, my reaction at the moment is relief! The first 6 months had constant bleeding, tried to get it removed and got forced to give it a few more months. 1 1/2year, period every 3 months but I was constantly moody and depressed, crying, constantly hungry also put on 1 1/2 stone which seems to stick to my stomach, lost my four pack. A few months ago I had a horrible period and after research think it was a miscarriage but can't be sure. For the last two months really sore breast and the most alarming one breast got massive, had mad cramps, so now its out no more cramps and more calm waiting to remove plaster and feel normal."

4

December 26, 2010

1

129

208,831

Belsomra

insomnia

"I took 10mg Belsomra for a few days and quit because it made me feel drugged and very sensitive to light. Besides that it never worked to make me fall asleep. Also, after about 20 minutes of taking it I got a panic sensation and increased heart rate that lasted about 1-2 minutes. Belsomra is a joke. I went back to Ambien. At least it works and it doesn't give me side effects."

2

March 4, 2016

20

73

207,908

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"Tastes like bad cough medicine but doable...very effective at eliminating whatever is in its way. Be prepared to play games or watch Netflix on the toilet for 8 hrs and use two rolls of paper....I am writing this while still going!"

9

March 24, 2015

11

41

91,611

Xyrem

narcolepsy

"I have been taking this a little over a year. I just recently went up to the highest dose. I like this medicine with the exception that the first dose makes me feel stoned and I get hungry. As long as I go straight to bed and not watch t.v. or talk to my kids I am ok. If I do anything other than go to bed I don't go to sleep. When I do go to sleep I don't even have to set an alarm I automatically wake up. I am still tired in the mornings and depending on work it can be worse at other times. I take Ritalin 2x during the day. My quality of life has improved to the point where I do not fall asleep while working, I don't race to get home to lay down, I don't take naps as much as I used to. I am still "tired" but functional."

9

October 3, 2012

41

157

136,959

Isotretinoin

acne

"I tried so many acne medications, but none of them did the job as well as Accutane. It's been about 6 months since I finished my cycle and I haven't had a problem with acne since. I had bad cystic acne that I hated and it made me never want to go out or do anything for fear of people seeing how bad my face was. Initially I was scared of using the medication because of all the side effects, but they were really not bad and I survived it with barely any issues except the dry skin. Your acne will get a bit worse before it gets better so be patient and stick with it."

9

December 1, 2016

17

116

228,681

Alprostadil

erectile dysfunction

"Works wonders for me! I purchase from outside the USA otherwise, you would go broke! My insurance does not cover it. The US drug companies should be ashamed of themselves! It has never failed me. viagra and cialis did not work at all. I get approx 24 shots from 1 vial I pay $155 US dollars for 2 vials. I think it costs like $85 dollars for 1 shot if you purchase in the USA. What a joke!"

10

April 3, 2017

8

78

23,731

Hycodan

cough

"This medicine kept me wired all night long and I only took half of a teaspoon. My mind was racing! No cough though! Did some of my best thinking! Felt extremely tired the next day! Would be great in the day for me rather than at night."

5

April 6, 2010

20

47

85,366

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I really hate this birth control. I have taken others and had no side effects or anything go wrong, but this pill has basically ruined my social life. I have been taking it for a little over a month and since the second I started taking it, I have had my period. I have no sex drive, and constant bleeding. I have noticed I'm super moody, and for the first week it made me sick to my stomach and I stopped eating because of how it made me feel. I hate this pill but my doctor makes it difficult to switch."

3

June 3, 2015

5

101

31,335

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I've used the generic 7-day with success. Wish I hadn't decided to try Monistat 3-day cream. I am burning inside and it's worse than the infection itself. Will be going back to 7-day after I douche. This stuff is awful and should be taken off the market. I feel like I inserted battery acid instead of medicine in my vagina. Will not be completing the 3-day treatment nor will I ever buy another Monistat product again."

1

July 12, 2016

12

76

66,923

Seroquel

bipolar disorde

"I've been diagnosed with bipolar type 1 for 7 months now and have been taking Seroquel along with another drug. I take 300mg twice a day of Seroquel and find it extremely wonderful. I find it keeps my manic and psychotic symptoms at bay, however they're not totally eradicated but minimal, and helps with my insomnia very much. For me I've only found that it made me drowsy for the first 2 weeks of taking it, some dizziness and it gives me dry mouth enough to be irritating but manageable. As for the eating I haven't noticed any real big change I've kept a stable weight and even lost some (healthily) when I do get munchies for sweets or otherwise I just have crackers or some fruits and veggies around and try to keep a balanced eating scheme."

10

September 1, 2010

19

138

35,691

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"I've used heroin for 2 years after one year it became a everyday thing I was so hooked and scared to stop using as the withdrawals were horrible - it made me so scared not to have heroin. Being so tired of wasting money and disappointing my family I got the courage to call a Dr I found from suboxone.com..he prescribed zubsolv After a week on zubsolv I woke up one morning feeling in such a good mood I felt like I didn't need anymore opiates in my life and have so much more goals in life now!! And I can actually see me progressing in life and having the good things it offers....DONT BE SCARED TT GET HELP JUST DO IT!"

10

December 4, 2016

25

122

126,866

Dilaudid

pain

"I was hospitalized for 2 months with partial paralysis and neuropathy from an autoimmune syndrome. I had severe pain 7 to 9 on a scale of 1 to 10. 1mg IV Dilaudid every 4 hrs during the early part of my hospitalization with a saline flush erased my pain in minutes without creating drowsiness, mental impairment, or euphoria. I was able to think clearly and solve complex problems. I was switched to the pills after a few weeks. Dilaudid allowed me enough relief so I could go to sleep without distracting pain and wake up in the morning without residual effects. YOUR CONSTITUTION MAY BE DIFFERENT. I was able to stop cold turkey after 2 months without withdrawal symptoms. Your experience may be different. Follow doctor's instructions EXACTLY."

9

January 30, 2010

21

128

38,215

Albuterol

copd, maintenance

"My husband has COPD and our doctor recently changed his albuterol inhaler to Ventolin. His other one was not working like it should. He has been on the Ventolin for about 2 weeks and it works great. He does not have to use it as much and it lasts much longer than his previous one. He loves this inhaler."

9

January 23, 2009

83

59

54,961

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"I've been taking this medication for 3weeks and I've lost 7 pounds. The only side effect I've had is a little nausea when I need to eat & constipation but I take a supplement called Mag 07 & it works well. I am very happy with my results so far. My cravings & appetite has decreased. I also get full very fast. So far so good I'll keep you all posted."

10

October 15, 2016

8

71

210,186

Linzess

constipation, chronic

"I have been taking linzess for a few months now. I have diarrhea almost every day which most times leads to accidents. I went to my GI specialist and she suggested i take IB Gard to help with the diarrhea. I am tired of having diarrhea every day and not knowing when its gonna come. I go to work and I still have accidents at work it's embarrassing and disgusting. I have not have any help with bloating or stomach pain. I was on 145 of linzess but that didn't work very well so the doctor put me on 290 it just makes me feel miserable."

6

December 9, 2016

22

106

35,259

Levofloxacin

pneumonia

"Initially self-diagnosed myself (I like to avoid doctors as much as possible) and determined that I had bronchitis. Started taking Mucinex twice a day and Tylenol every four hours for three days. When cough didn't improve dragged myself to the doctor and was diagnosed with pneumonia. Prescribed 250 mg Levofloxacin; by Day Two I was able to start breathing again without it being laborious to do so. Now on Day Five and feeling MUCH better. Only warning: eat BEFORE you take this medication (unless you're looking to lose weight) and drink a lot of water!"

8

December 26, 2014

20

95

91,576

Dalfampridine

multiple sclerosis

"It is an amazing medicine. My right foot drop has improved tremendously. I can wash dishes without having to sit halfway through. I am glad to read others are experiencing wonderful effects too. It is my miracle."

10

September 23, 2011

76

37

214,551

Escitalopram

generalized anxiety disorde

"I was diagnosed with GAD/Depression 2 and a half years ago. I was having severe anxiety/panic attacks and I completely lost my appetite. I was given generic Lexapro (escitalopram 20mg). I took it for a year and weaned off successfully. After a year of being off of it, my anxiety returned. I went back on the escitalopram 20mg 15 days ago. First week was tough.. insomnia, feeling wired, then extreme fatigue and headaches. Those have subsided except I'm still a little fatigued. I don't think I will stop taking Lexpro ever again."

10

November 1, 2017

0

92

180,316

Diclofenac

osteoarthritis

"The first time my doctor suggested Voltaren cream. I have osteo in both knees, right ankle and my spine. After several tubes and no reduction of pain or swelling my doctor suggested Pennsaid . The difference was like day and night. Not only did it reduce the pain but the swelling in my ankle was also reduced. When I investigated both products I was shocked to find that only Pennsaid contains a delivery agent DMSO that Voltaren does not . So it seems the DMSO delivers directly into the joint while the Voltaren only stays on the skin. Bottom line I will never spend my money on anything else going forward ....Pennsaid works for me."

10

March 2, 2016

37

115

186,157

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"This medicine has been very helpful to me. I started having extreme anxiety when I started taking Latuda. For two years I dealt with depression, severe anxiety and killer side effects from the SSRI (avoid them). In 2014 I finally said "ENOUGH!" I was a little scared to try a different medicine but life was so terrible I was willing to get some relief. I did not have any side effects when started taking the medicine. Pristiq has given some of my life back. I can function at the day program (which was in jeopardy before Pristiq) I highly recommend this medicine for those who suffer from depression and anxiety, at lease give it a try."

10

August 17, 2014

161

116

185,903

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"I have been on 100mg of Pristiq for three years for depression and anxiety. Without question it has changed my life incredibly. I waited 47 years to have the courage to take an antidepressant and wish with all my heart I had met this medication in my 20's. I started on 50mg but after a two months reluctantly headed up to 100 ... my reservations were for nothing ... this medication has worked beautifully for me. I did have side effects in the first few weeks, beating heart, very thirsty and slight headaches, but they passed quickly and I have been amazed by its strength ever since. I have had some serious life crises to deal with in the past three years ... and often feared the medication would not be able to 'hold' me ... it always has. I have an amazing therapist who I saw for the first two years but no longer need that support, the medication is enough. I used to have so many concerns about taking any such medications - was frequently turned away from them by what I'd read as horror stories online ... I wanted to let you know ... it's not for all of us ... some of us do have great reviews ... maybe not enough of us drop back to pass them on because we got busy with our new lives where wellness is the new normal. I never worry about coming off them, I don't care if I have to take them forever ... as long as I feel this good I'm not ending my relationship with them ..."

10

July 26, 2017

45

270