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89,246 | Celexa | anxiety and stress | "I have been on a few antidepressants Prozac, Zoloft. Celexa has turned out to be the best as far as side effects. I've been on it 8 years. Just a precaution after a while it will feel like it doesn't do much, I started to skip forget and found myself in a emotional, irritable, angry, sad mood. I'm back on it makes a huge difference." | 9 | March 9, 2016 | 74 | 65 |
18,697 | Cabergoline | hyperprolactinemia | "Cabergoline has been effective in lowering my prolactin levels and shrinking my tumor. However, the side effects are rough. Dizziness, extremely tired, nearly constant nausea, which often leads to vomiting. Cabergoline is better than the other two medications I have tried though." | 7 | February 27, 2015 | 9 | 42 |
8,154 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "I, a 21 yeard old male, was prescribed 10 mg ambien a few weeks ago for insomnia. I've dealt with insomnia for several years, I'd lie in bed with my eyes closed for 10 hours and would often not sleep for a second. Or if I did, it was for an hour or 2 and I rarely felt rested. Beforehand, I tried many sleeping aids (Melatonin, Belsomra, Trazadone) and nothing worked. Within 20 minutes of taking ambien for the first time I was out like a light and slept 8+ hours for the first time in years. However, I've been more recently experiencing the problem of not only waking up feeling groggy, but feeling that throughout the day. Even 8+ hours and a significant amount of caffeine later, I feel far less attentive than I was when I was sleep deprived." | 7 | December 11, 2016 | 19 | 141 |
57,269 | Esomeprazole / naproxen | osteoarthritis | "Great for relief of back pain BUT severe side effects. Migraine, vomitting (blood present !!! ) , diarrhoea & severe stomach cramps ( I couldn't stand up with the pain) even for a couple of days after I stopped taking them. Could only manage 6 days of a 14 day persrcription. Just not worth it ! Would rather deal with the back pain." | 3 | August 24, 2016 | 0 | 63 |
181,831 | Prozac | obsessive compulsive disorde | "I have been on Prozac for about 3 months and I must admit that it is a wonderful drug. It helps me control anger and anxiety issues that I have. My only complaint is that I seem to get tremors, but I could live with that." | 10 | November 10, 2008 | 66 | 46 |
137,315 | Isotretinoin | acne | "My son went on Isotretinoin for 6 months. He took 30 mg/ day for the first month and 60 mg for the next 5 months. He tried every other acne medicine and nothing worked until he started isotretinoin. His acne was clear by the third month. He had very dry lips and dry skin. The worst side effects was joint pain. He was 15, a runner and soccer player. It got to the point where even with ibuprofen, he was unable to play soccer or run track without a lot of pain. This is a hard price to pay for a high school athlete, and yet, now his skin looks great. The dermatologist has told us it is likely he will have 2 clear years and then he may have to start over again. I look back at before pictures and am so grateful this medicine was available." | 10 | August 27, 2012 | 1 | 148 |
42,597 | Concerta | adhd | "I'm 18 and I've been on Concerta for years. All the bad side effects I have so I tried other medications but nothing worked, so I went back to Concerta. I love it. It makes me focus and not annoy people but it makes me have mood swings and go into phases where I'll just not talk, not eat, just watch movies all day (not depression). " | 5 | May 3, 2012 | 22 | 67 |
10,461 | Spironolactone | high blood pressure | "Worked like a champ, dropping me to very near normal bp. Have been tolerating near 150/95+ with other meds for a while. Other bp meds also gave me muscle cramps and graying out when doing high intensity exercise. I could also swear my heart rhythm is smoother on Spiro somehow, I'm sensitive to the way it moves, but of course that's very subjective.
side effects... well, it will drop your Testosterone level which you may or may not find annoying. If you'd find a bit of gyno unacceptable, you may need to find something else." | 10 | December 3, 2016 | 6 | 95 |
1,261 | Sumatriptan | migraine | "My husband has always what's called prostrating attacks, which is a form of a migraine that leaves him in so much pain he can't function at all! The only medication that has ever worked on him is the Imitrex. This stuff is awesome! The only thing that is irritating is every time I get his prescription filled the pharmacist try to give him the Sumatriptan (the generic version) which makes him so sick he will throw up nonstop for hours. So I always have to tell them he needs the name brand, and I have gotten into many arguments with pharmacists trying to tell me it's the same thing. IT'S NOT!!!! When my husband takes Imitrex his migraine is gone within minutes, he takes a Sumatriptan and I feel like I need to take him to a hospital." | 10 | September 22, 2014 | 40 | 138 |
57,070 | MiraLax | constipation, acute | "I had used other laxatives to regulate my digestive system and many of the other laxatives gave me awful side effects such as nausea, excruciating cramping and others, miralax worked very well without the side effects the other meds had." | 10 | May 31, 2016 | 17 | 40 |
34,551 | Minocycline | acne | "This antibiotic worked wonders for my moderate acne very soon after starting it in November 2016 (in combination with a Tretinoin cream). It consistently prevented my cystic acne from emerging and reduced inflammation, I had virtually no breakouts on my entire face. However, it started to lose effectiveness in July 2017 and by August I was seeing discoloration in my thighs. It was like large bruising that wouldn't heal and it was massively noticeable. I saw that this was a common side effect after buildup of the medication in the system, so I stopped taking it. They've since fully healed. I'm continuing to use a topical cream (now Differin) but it's having virtually no effect on my acne, which is now as bad as before. Back to square one." | 4 | September 16, 2017 | 1 | 129 |
179,328 | Olanzapine | bipolar disorde | "This drug did its job. It stopped any mood swings for the most part, but the biggest downside was that I bloated up and slept heavily. I put on maybe, 10-20kgs whilst on this drug (I was on it for 2 years). Effective nontheless." | 6 | November 2, 2013 | 44 | 44 |
147,197 | Alprazolam | anxiety | "I've been on a variety of different benzodiazipines for about 16 years now for anxiety, Agorphobia and even insomnia and I have to say Xanax is by far the most effective. I've been on Valium, Klonopin, Ativan and even SSRI'S and none helped me the way Xanax did. Ativan did absolutely nothing, Valium was "decent"(I'd give it a 5) because of its long acting qualities and Klonopin made me tired all the time. Only with Xanax can I lead a normal, productive life. Without that medicine I would not be able to hang out with friends, go to the grocery store, go to the mailbox, associate with my family ...these are all triggers of my anxiety. Even answering the phone! I've taken 2mgs two times daily now for the past 7 years and it works great!" | 10 | February 17, 2014 | 132 | 136 |
70,554 | Flomax | overactive bladde | "I went from having to go to the bathroom 5 or 6 times in one night to just once BUT, I had severe shortness of breath. Had to quit taking it." | 6 | January 18, 2017 | 22 | 31 |
60,669 | MoviPrep | bowel preparation | "This is my 2nd colonoscopy in 3 years. The first prep I used made me feel very ill, so I was looking forward to trying movi prep. It took 2 hours from the completion of drinking it, for it to cause any motion. It gave me slight gurgling and cramping, but nothing like when you have stomach virus. I took the 2nd part of it at 2:30 am and it caused me to have motion almost immediately. I was worried that I wouldn't make it to the appointment without having to stop at a bathroom on the way, but I didn't. I was also worried because I never got to the point of clear stools. I told my doctor this when I arrived for the appt. The doctor ended up telling me that she saw everything fine." | 1 | September 1, 2017 | 8 | 137 |
71,291 | Levora | birth control | "Non cyclical breast pain, decreased sex drive, difficulty losing weight, discharge. Definitely not the worst I've been on but the hormonal effects it had on me were not worth staying on it. It also did not do a lot to help my bad pms symptoms like others I have been on." | 5 | May 4, 2016 | 0 | 51 |
165,964 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have had the Mirena for about a month. The insertion was easy and it took my very experienced ob about 5 minutes. It honestly felt like a pap smear. I also have 3 kids and a retroverted uterus for what it's worth. Unfortunately, I have had spotting every day since. I hope it stops soon because I have no other side effects. No weight gain, acne, etc and my sex drive has actually increased (weird right?). So if you are considering having a Mirena inserted my advice is to try it and see how it works with YOUR body. Yes, you can read the horror stories on this site and others. People are much more inclined to share a negative experience than a positive one. Talk to your doctor and look at actual peer reviewed studies." | 9 | February 22, 2017 | 50 | 137 |
60,688 | MoviPrep | bowel preparation | "If you're not a salt lover, then this tastes like a lemon/lime margarita without the tequila and tons if salt! I got it done exactly as I was supposed to. It took over an hour to kick in, and drinking the 16 oz. of water after really helped. I did do the 2nd dose the next morning as directed. Again it worked. I did have pain in my stomach not sure if it was gas from the prep or hunger pains. After I had the colonoscopy, the Doc told me the prep did not completely clean me out. Ugh!! So, instead of going back in 10 years, I will need to go back in 3 and hope they give me something different." | 6 | April 18, 2017 | 9 | 122 |
70,875 | Magnesium citrate | constipation | "I had surgery on my lower spine and was constipated for 9 days afterward. I had tried multiple times to let fly but nothing happened. The last time I was going there was so much pain. And since I was unable to push too much it was very difficult and I actually started to freak out a bit. Then I remembered that my girlfriend had picked up a bottle magnesium citrate. I chugged the bottle with a chaser of water. I then continued to sit there on toilet with nothing happening. I decided to go lay down for a bit. About 1.5 hrs later I rushed for the porcelin god and ripped my drawers down yelling at my girlfriend to go go go!!! I sat there wondering how much it was going to hurt and then it happened." | 10 | April 17, 2016 | 24 | 138 |
219,431 | Dexmethylphenidate | adhd | "I had a lot of success with Focalin. I felt like my brain got turned off, which was a good thing! I could sit through my classes and actually get stuff done. I stopped losing things and I got things done faster and with ease. I lost weight, which was pretty cool. I didn't have too many side effects that I can recall, except for the lack of appetite." | 9 | May 3, 2008 | 62 | 69 |
54,816 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "I couldn't give this a high rating because I just started this yesterday 2/18/17 took it and overall seemed okay. I did feel a little tired. I slept very well, but did have one crazy dream/ nightmare and from reading the other reviews I'm thinking it's from the medication. I do feel really tired today. I hope I don't feel like this all the time, but It's only the 2nd day. I will continue for a week or 2 and see if I see a difference." | 3 | February 19, 2017 | 8 | 86 |
228,174 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I can go another 2 years with this. I haven't gained any weight but my appetite goes back and forth for one day. I can eat once a day or some days I eat four times a day. My sex drive has stayed the same, my hair also broke off in the middle. But since I am a college student and I didn't want any mishaps that's why I got it. One thing I can say is that is really does work if you don't want kids. But the doctor can never tell you how many changes your body can go through. " | 6 | May 27, 2010 | 3 | 103 |
109,875 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I had my nexplanon inserted in Jan of this year. 2016. It's now June and luckily I get it out 1 week from today and am getting my tubes tied and endometrial ablation(so I don't have period) due to the side effects of this. Like others stated it is effective in not getting you pregnant BUT I too am like a lot of others who have a period constantly with maybe 1-2 days off after about 2 straight weeks then back on. It's inconsistent and I'm always on. That's not the only HORRIBLE part... SECOND, it's super heavy. Like gushing within 30 min of a changing tampon. I have to wear super tampons (which hurt) and a pad and I still end up changing underwear all day! My husband is just as frustrated as I am. I'm moody. Migraines. Backaches. Horrible!" | 1 | June 17, 2016 | 2 | 141 |
34,283 | Bystolic | high blood pressure | "Metoprolol controlled my rapid heart rate and lowered my blood pressure, but after taking it for a couple years, my sense of smell and taste were dulled to the point where I could sniff cat poop and hardly even grimace. All food was bland and uninteresting. You'd think this would have allowed me to lose weight, but I stuffed my face anyway, hoping that the next bite might taste like something. No luck. My doctor said that Bystolic is the latest and greatest - fewest side effects, so I gave it a try. I'm starting to get my taste and smell back. It's worth the money." | 10 | March 3, 2016 | 23 | 106 |
127,224 | Disulfiram | alcohol dependence | "This medicine has changed my life, Overnight. All the fears I had for the future have now been allayed. For once the morning me has the power over the evening cravings (which used to get the last word!)" | 10 | December 23, 2014 | 26 | 38 |
159,752 | Aplenzin | depression | "I switched from Wellbutrin to Aplenzin 3 months ago. I had a good sex life before on Wellbutrin. I switched my medication instead of increasing the dose of Wellbutrin. Now that I am on Aplenzin I feel numb. I had this same feeling when on Zoloft. " | 5 | October 28, 2009 | 18 | 47 |
86,128 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "I ate light two days prior to taking Suprep. The day of starting Suprep I drank coffee and gatoraide and had soup broth and green jello and drank water. I started at 600 PM and drank the suprep in two big gulps. There is no way to tell you how bad it taste but I have taken worst. I quickly drank one 16 ounce bottle of water. I felt nauseous and bloated after drinking the second 16 ounce bottle of water. I kept burping and spitting up thick salvia but I didn't vomit thank God!!! It took two hours before it start working for me. I did what someone earlier suggested and that was camp out in the bathroom until its over. I sat my laptop up and played Sims while sitting on the stool. My stomach rumbled but didn't really cramp that bad.lasted to 10:" | 10 | August 18, 2015 | 12 | 146 |
132,789 | Prochlorperazine | nausea/vomiting | "Been taking for years for nausea from Irritable Bowel Syndrome etc. Works great and quickly! Get restless legs next day but that ends quickly. Heard that if taking it regularly long term you should have liver and kidneys monitored as it can do damage to them!" | 10 | July 12, 2014 | 24 | 46 |
66,921 | Seroquel | insomnia | "I am a 52 year old female who had sleep issues for many years. I've been taking 75 mg of Seroquel about an hour before bedtime for years. I sleep well and do not feel groggy in the morning. My only concern is that if I don't have it either because I forgot or didn't return home for some reason, I really don't sleep much. It is not suppose to be addictive but I think I am at this point, even if just mentally." | 9 | September 14, 2010 | 25 | 84 |
170,671 | Quetiapine | generalized anxiety disorde | "I was diagnosed with severe generalized anxiety, mood instability and had pretty bad insomnia, where I would wake up mid sleep approximately 4 times a night. I've taken Cipralex (20mg) for a year and I've been on Seroquel(25mg) for about 5 months and I find that I'm able to think more clearly and act less impulsively. With my anxiety the physical symptoms have decreased quite a bit though mentally I am in control of my thoughts. As for sleep, I sleep a solid 8 hours a night usually undisturbed. I did experience a bit of a weight gain though (10-20 pounds)." | 7 | April 2, 2014 | 99 | 101 |
20,552 | Nucynta | pain | "I have severe IC. This is the only Med that my Urologist will prescribe for my 9/10 pain. I take 50mg 3x/day. It does lower pain level to a 1/2. However I get headaches and just a bit "foggy".
All things considered though I cannot function with the pain so I have to tolerate these side effects in order to live a "normal" life.
Norco did work better but my MD will no longer prescribe that due to addiction possibilities." | 8 | November 15, 2016 | 22 | 80 |
133,273 | Tri-Sprintec | birth control | "I've been on Tri Sprintec for a year now. I got it for a few reasons, first to prevent pregnancy obviously, and to regulate my periods. Well, I have no issues with this pill except it gave me migraines. I always got at least one migraine a month right before my period. As I started taking this birth control I am not up to about 8 migraines a month. Every time a new week started in the pack, I would get migraines. After a year I went back to my doctor and we just switched to another birth control." | 7 | July 31, 2012 | 4 | 99 |
173,620 | Brexpiprazole | major depressive disorde | "I have Complex PTSD. I took the Gene Sight test (DNA test to determine drugs to avoid and drugs with least chance of side effects). It took me three months to get up to 40MG of Prozac because of the side effect (GI, heightened anxiety every time dose was raised, resolved). This is the second day I have taken Rexulti .25MG. I feel like I am on dope (spaced out) and my BP is persistently 140/90 plus with a resting heart rate of 57. Also: manufacturer warns it will raise cholesterol levels and mine are already 239. Even with the Gene Sight test. I can't get a break. Will not take this drug, looking for another recommendation from P. Dr. and Cardiologist, together." | 1 | November 30, 2017 | 0 | 123 |
43,968 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I started taking Sprintec at 15, and have been taking it for a little over a year now, because my dermatologist recommended it, and said it would help regulate my period and stop cramps. And it did just that! I have not had sex yet, so I have no personal experience for pregnancy prevention, however I hear it works very well. I had no side effects except a little weight gain in my breasts - I went from a 34 B to a 36 C. But every birth control has different effects on different girls. Don't be afraid to give this one a try." | 10 | July 14, 2012 | 3 | 104 |
62,619 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "I have switched from Zoloft to Celexa because Zoloft wasn't working for me like it used to. I have been on the Celexa for only about a week but I am experiencing stomach pain. I am irritable, moody, and have even surprised myself with suicidal thoughts which I have never had before. This medication is so not for me, however, everyone's experience is different because our bodies are so different." | 1 | October 27, 2009 | 79 | 70 |
8,674 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "I have a friend who had taken ambien for years without any problems. For whatever reason he had an episode where he took his pill and then remembers nothing until he was at the police station. He had drank three beers (which he only knows because that's all that was in his frig) then proceded to drive (!!) and ended up crashing into another parked car. This is scarey stuff, eh? It works wonderfully, but I surely wouldn't want to have a blackout and end up driving. Is there any class action suit against this drug? I've heard of the other stories -- walking naked in the winter cold, eating while sleeping, and then my friend's experience." | 6 | October 4, 2009 | 35 | 117 |
209,882 | VESIcare | urinary incontinence | "Started 3 nights ago, 5 mg. I take in the evening after dinner. On the first morning I was constipated but no side effects since. I notice a huge difference. My pads are staying dry. I smoke and when I cough is the only time I leak now. My insurance covers it and my co-pay is only $3.65. I can't wait to see if this works long term. I'm lucky to have no side affects as I seem to be allergic to everything. My metabolism seems to be slower than most people so I think the 5 mg's is enough for me. I worry about weight gain because I'm already considered obese. Before I started taking it I would leak for no reason at all. I would have to use 4 or 5 pads a day. Nights were horrible would wake up soaked. Not any more." | 9 | August 31, 2016 | 27 | 146 |
126,239 | Viibryd | depression | "I was put on this medicine for post traumatic stress disorder. 1st day took about 4 hours and bam total toilet bound but after that good and gassy on 3rd day. So far so good. Been on a lot of medicines but they always burnt out within a week. " | 5 | December 2, 2011 | 7 | 50 |
145,184 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have not gotten my period just like I haven't before which is why I decided to go on Nexplanon due to the pregnancy scares from not getting my period all the time. One thing that sucks about it is my sex drive, I don't get turned on easily and I'm not "wet" like I used to. I just got it about a month ago so hopefully nothing bad occurs besides that." | 5 | October 20, 2015 | 2 | 72 |
83,222 | Paxil | panic disorde | "I have suffered with panic all my life. Since taking Paxil I don't have them. If you run out the panic comes back. I've heard bad things about Paxil but it saved my life so its worth it." | 10 | September 29, 2011 | 43 | 38 |
108,525 | Amphetamine | adhd | "I was taking 2 of the 20 mg Adderall a day and they wore off quick. Doctor had tried my son on this new medicine and worked for him. So I asked our doctor to switch me also, only draw back was that no one in our town carries it. I could either drive an hour to a Walgreens that carried or wait a week for the Walgreens in our town to get it in. Said they won't just order this medicine to keep on hand until we have filled 4 prescriptions which I thought made no sense. Luckily our local CVS has it on hand and the $25 coupon our doctor gave us has been wonderful. With our insurance it would cost $89 but was able to get the first prescription FREE!! And then each one after for $25.." | 10 | June 13, 2017 | 9 | 140 |
226,693 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got the implant on May 21, 2015 and it is now the 27th. The insertion wasn't as painful as I thought it would be thankfully, but the day after my arm was swollen and bruised. There is still a significant amount of bruising almost a week later. Now I haven't bled any since I've had it inserted but the mood swings have been horrifying. One minuet I'm super happy and then the next I'm bawling my eyes out. I'm always irratible and it doesn't take much to aggravate me anymore. Other than that I've had no weight gain, no break outs, or anything awful. I really like this form of birth control and plan to keep it. Hopefully nothing changes besides the mood swings getting better. I hope this helps." | 10 | May 27, 2015 | 3 | 131 |
155,229 | Metronidazole | bacterial vaginitis | "I was taking this medication twice a day for seven days and although it cleared up the BV, it made me very sick. I was nauseous, had headaches, all around felt like crap to the point I wanted to stop taking it. As for a bad taste, it wasn't strong but stayed in my mouth all day and I think contributed to my sick feeling." | 6 | January 31, 2016 | 7 | 65 |
17,121 | Flexeril | muscle spasm | "I thought this was helping my back and sciatica. Today was my 4th day taking it and I have stomach pain so bad I am contemplating going to the emergency room. I can't keep any food down at all either. This is worse than the back/leg pain." | 1 | April 16, 2014 | 61 | 47 |
163,802 | Mirtazapine | insomnia | "I suffered from insomnia for over 10 years. I tried everything under the sun from behavioral modification to herbal supplements to prescription drugs. I started 7.5 mg of Remeron and 7.5 mg of Restoril 5 months ago and I have never slept better. I am so thankful to have found these medications. The first few days I was a bit dizzy and disoriented. And, yes, I have the 10 lb weight gain but that is slowly coming off with proper diet and exercise. This medication literally saved my life." | 10 | July 31, 2011 | 72 | 89 |
17,044 | Phillips' Milk of Magnesia | constipation | "OMG - This stuff took about 1.5 hours to kick in. The 1st - three movements were ok. BUT, they have not stopped since and have become violent in nature. We are 16 hours into this butt explosive nightmare. I would highly NOT recommend this product to anyone. Nor will I buy it again. HORRIBLE - yes HORRIBLE" | 1 | March 7, 2016 | 18 | 58 |
220,150 | Amitriptyline | migraine prevention | "I started taking this medication to help with my bad migraines and nausea. It helped for awhile but in the past 6 months has stopped working almost completely. The major side effects I noticed were increased emotions (I cry at everything now, and I'm not a sensitive person) and I've developed serious anxiety and stress. I'm currently weaning off this medication to try something else, but it did help for awhile." | 6 | August 15, 2015 | 16 | 71 |
7,798 | Xanax | anxiety | "Xanax for panic attacks saved my life. I had developed agoraphobia after 9 months or so of severe panic. I was prescribed Xanax for occasional use by a very smart doctor and just knowing I had them to rely on if I needed them was enough to end the cycle of panic. If you panic, they work quickly to end the attack. I know that people have trouble with withdrawal if they're used for too long. I did my best to breathe through the attacks and fend them off myself, but when I couldn't Xanax was a savior." | 10 | July 18, 2011 | 9 | 98 |
124,593 | Skyla | birth control | "I got Skyla inserted 5 days ago. I think it's also helpful to mentioned I naturally miscarried last year for the first time in case anyone wants a comparison. (Skyla insertion > miscarriage) I was terrified of the insertion process but it wasn't like any of the horror stories I've read. I should say I took two ibuprofen 200mg 30 mins before. The best way to describe it is like getting a Pap smear but for an extra minute. The whole process was less than 2 mins & it just felt like an intense cramp briefly. After that I went back to work & didn't feel different for 6 hrs, aside from mental awareness. However, 6 hrs later I started getting bad cramps I remedied w/ sleeping through it. Now just spotting & occasional mild cramps, but no regrets" | 10 | August 23, 2015 | 4 | 139 |
216,002 | Copper | birth control | "Insertion was a breeze, I didn't feel anything. First year went fine, besides the ridiculously heavy periods. But some side effects I had were; yeast infections, fatigue, weight gain, migraines, cramping, dizziness, nausea, racing heart, brain fog, hair loss, eye sensitivity, brain pressure, and brain shakes. They probably say little or no copper makes it to your bloodstream. But I believe plenty does, and when that happens, when your blood has enough copper in it, it can begin storing copper in your organs and tissues in your body, causing tons of bad side effects, while also not showing on a blood test that anything is wrong. I got this IUD taken out a few days ago and I feel like the old me again, with my side effects lessening each day." | 4 | January 20, 2016 | 14 | 131 |
90,473 | Docosanol | herpes simplex | "Abreva did not work and I believe caused them to spread on my lower lip. I have 6 different sores on my whole bottom lip in different stages. I'm 33 and I don't normally use abreva but I'm out of town so I bought it in a pinch. I've never experienced this spreading before in this degree. I will never use abreva again." | 1 | November 15, 2017 | 3 | 63 |
162,042 | Camila | birth control | "This is the absolute worst pill on the market. My periods used to be fine before this pill. Now my cramps are so horrible that I actually pass out from the pain and puke until the point where I would rather die. My face has broken out and I have gained almost 20 pounds. If I could give this pill a negative review I would." | 1 | May 9, 2017 | 5 | 65 |
64,559 | Sertraline | depression | "So far this drug has saved my life. After experiencing a traumatic experience I spiralled into a heavy depression coupled with anxiety. It's only been one week and I'm no longer crying daily and the hopeless feeling is subsiding. It's also helped stopped the obsessive thoughts I've been having about the traumatic event." | 9 | March 5, 2016 | 107 | 53 |
170,754 | Quetiapine | obsessive compulsive disorde | "I suffer from O.C.D and Obsesive Compulsive personality disorder. I have had it since aged 12. I'm now in my 40's.
For the last three years I've been on a high dose of quetiapine 600 mg nightly, I also take Lustral during day.. They have helped me so much, it's first time in years I've felt more 'normal'. Before I was very manic, etc., this has calmed me down a great deal. BUT, I'm always tired, not much energy, my weight has gone up, I used to exercise before but struggle now, BUT I'd rather be like this than manic, panicking, and a nightmare to live with!! I'm married with 4 children, it's a shame they have seen me at my worst many a time, which I feel terrible about. But now I'm on this medicines I'm a different person." | 10 | April 23, 2013 | 28 | 140 |
2,219 | Metformin | polycystic ovary syndrome | "I was diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome when I was 16 yrs old. My Dr put me on Birth Control at first for about 3 years I just had my physical on December 3rd she prescribed Metformin 500 mg because I told her I want to have a baby. I started Merformin since Dec 3 2014 so it has been a month taking this medicine, I have noticed some weight loss, and I also have been feeling some headaches, and not wanting to eat much, this week I have started feeling some cramps because I do believe is almost time for my period to come. Hopefully it is regulating already, I can pretty much say this medication has helped me and hopefully I can have my bundle of Joy soon." | 10 | January 8, 2015 | 29 | 130 |
17,281 | Requip XL | parkinson's disease | "Requip has given me 4 years of regained fine motor skills, word retrieval and executive functioning. It has been the only medicine I have taken for my parkinson 's disease. The disease marches on, but I can drive, work with young children and take care of myself. I have been blessed, even though each day I can feel the loss of automaticity and coordination. Requip has caused narcolepsy and visual hallucinations that have been quite unique, not scary!" | 9 | December 17, 2011 | 25 | 78 |
60,326 | NuvaRing | birth control | "I love Nuvaring. It's easy to insert and I've only had it fall out like once or twice since I've been using it. I started it three months ago, and haven't really noticed any side effects. Maybe a little bit of moodiness, but it's better than being pregnant. My partner can feel it, but he doesn't complain. I will NEVER go back to using the pill again!" | 10 | July 10, 2011 | 0 | 67 |
98,545 | Nexplanon | birth control | "Very good in preventing pregnancy. I have had Nexplanon for 18 months. However, it is TERRIBLE for me I have since gained 40 pounds! All within the first 6 months. I was a size 9 when I got this now am about a 12. I am having it removed in two weeks. Mind you that I had a really nice body and now am pushing the scale at 199lbs! I have learned my lesson!" | 3 | September 7, 2014 | 25 | 74 |
78,648 | Fleet Enema | constipation | "Well, it didn't empty all my bowels, as one replier stated, but, after surgery, and 9 days of no bowel motion...It was the only thing that broke up the "plug" and I'm thankful for that. Only used two of them in two days, broke up plugs both times, and now I'm waiting for the "rest of the story". I'll try and let you all know." | 8 | November 28, 2010 | 27 | 65 |
6,055 | Minastrin 24 Fe | birth control | "The first month was awful with it. I was so moody! But the following months it was okay. I've been on it almost a year and it has become a nightmare. My periods get heavier each month, I have absolutely NO sex drive, and I've never been depressed or had anxiety, but this definitely has made me depressed. My husband and I almost split because of my mood swings. Needless to say, I'm getting off of it. I'll try something else." | 2 | January 3, 2016 | 2 | 81 |
87,586 | Naproxen | headache | "I had never hard of naproxen sodium before but I had a bad headache at work and my friend gave it to me. It worked well and fast. I would definitely take it again." | 10 | July 27, 2015 | 17 | 34 |
4,344 | Capsaicin | postherpetic neuralgia | "I have had PHN for 2 years and have been in extreme pain. My Internist told me about Zostrix HP along with the warning to be careful applying it and to wash it off my hands. I started using latex gloves to administer it on my body and after 2 weeks my pain began to subside. I am now at a very manageable pain level. On a 1-10 with 10 being the highest pain I am now finally at 0.5 (point five) after 2 years of being at a pain level of 10 day and night. I use it sparingly (pea sized amount) 3-4 x a day. I highly recommend it if you had shingles and then PHN." | 8 | April 13, 2012 | 44 | 118 |
216,199 | Copper | birth control | "Initially,I was drawn to the paragard for the lack of hormones and longevity.I've had my IUD for about two years now, and while it has been extremely effective, it really hasn't been a walk in the park for me. Insertion was an absolute bear. I've never had children and the OBGYN I saw said that would make insertion a bit more painful. She was right. I spotted for the first month or so and that stopped after my cycle regulated. Now, I cramp at the start of ovulation through the entirety of my menstruation. My flows have gone from light/regular to super/super . The cramps vary from being manageable with ibuprofen to nothing being able to touch them. I don't know that I'd recommend it to women who haven't had children yet." | 6 | April 5, 2015 | 1 | 132 |
62,426 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "I have taken Celexa for 3 years and my anxiety attacks completely went away! It worked so well that I thought I had overcome this disorder and so I stopped taking it. Big mistake! After a few months of being off the medication and switching careers after 5 years my anxiety attacks came back with a vengeance! I resumed taking Celexa after 3 weeks of constant attacks. After being on the medication for about 3-4 weeks my attacks have completely went away and the tiny bit of anxiety that flares up quickly vanishes. I can honestly say Celexa has changed my life or the better!" | 10 | November 28, 2011 | 78 | 105 |
121,061 | Venlafaxine | major depressive disorde | "I am sure Effexor has helped many people over the years. I was one of the first patients to take Prozac I was given ever increasing doses as my depression increased. At first, I was HEALED! I wound up in hospital with psychotic break, due to SSRI's.
Effexor was given to me a few years later ( Doctors still did not correlate medication as possible issue ) and again I got more depressed. At this point I was taking a bi-polar med Lithium. The Dr. abruptly stopped Effexor from a high dose., and I do not remember the next month. I was on the payphone in a psych- ward talking to my Mom and came back. The nurses said I do not want to know what happened.
I take my meds everyday, at the same time, see my Dr. every 3 months, and am well." | 1 | February 25, 2017 | 4 | 145 |
80,848 | Delsym | cough | "I took this medicine around midnight last night after being tired of trying to hold back a cough and it worked pretty quickly...I also had hot water with lemon and honey so that probably helped too. However, around 5:00am I woke up with severe cramping and diarrhea. I spent two hours running back and forth to the bathroom. I also experienced nausea and dizziness. But hey it got rid of my cough...not worth it." | 4 | March 28, 2017 | 1 | 74 |
178,031 | Duloxetine | ibromyalgia | "I have Bipolar, Anxiety, and Fibromyalgia. I was taking Lexapro for the depression and anxiety and it worked awesome. However, I was recently diagnosed with the Fibromyalgia and my Rheumatologist wanted me to try Cymbalta; only I had to stop taking the Lexapro. I've been on Cymbalta 60mg for 1 month; my pain has significantly improved and gotten better; however, I have more anxiety now than ever before. " | 5 | December 11, 2011 | 7 | 69 |
63,591 | Epiduo | acne | "I have been suffering from acne since I was about 20 years old. I had my first baby and had an iud inserted as a contraceptive. I saw a doctor when I was 24 and she prescribed topical clindamyacin and bactrim ds. It worked well but not 100 %. I stopped taking it once my mirena was removed and I became pregnant with my 2 nd child. My skin was clear my entire pregnancy! After my 2nd child I had another iud placed and the acne came back. I saw another doctor in December and he prescribed epiduo and oracea and 12 weeks later my skin looks & feels AMAZING. I couldn't be any happier with the results. I still have minor pimples and my acne scars but nothing like before. I am getting compliments from every one who knows me. AMAZING!!!" | 10 | February 28, 2015 | 2 | 142 |
170,855 | Quetiapine | insomnia | "I was hospitalized and couldn't sleep due to intense anxiety in the hospital. I was given 50mg Seroquel. I felt the effects within 20 minutes, but then they kept getting stronger for well over an hour until my perceptions of time and space were very distorted. I couldn't even sit in a chair without feeling I was going to fall out of it. Next I started getting paranoid until 16 hours later I took Klonopin and everything went back to normal. If I was at home or work and took Seroquel for the first time, it would have been a disaster. I did sleep for a few hours while I was on it, though." | 2 | January 21, 2012 | 16 | 114 |
55,729 | Effexor | depression | "I am now in the final phases of weaning off effexor. When I started this drug I thought it was amazing, it was a miracle drug I wasn't having my usual major mood swings and panic attacks were less, but as the weeks went on it was less an less effective. I missed a pill once and made sure that I never did again because of the immediate withdrawal I had felt worse than I ever had before. About 4 months into taking this drug I started to experience side effects and oh man are they awful! I mistook the side effects and thought increasing the dose would fix the issue, but nope it just increased the severity .So now I am in the final stages of discontinuing effexor and I feel awful. I wouldn't advise not taking the drug, as it works great for some." | 1 | October 13, 2015 | 23 | 146 |
53,349 | Clozapine | schizophrenia | "In 2012 I was diagnosed with schizophrenia after hearing voices talking to me day and night and couldn't sleep. I went on invega and then Risperidone but they both made me feel like a zombie because I had to be on the highest dose. I had akathisia and I was restless and tired at the same time and just wanted to sleep all day but physically couldn't and very depressed. I would hear voices every night when it would wear off. I had intrusive thoughts also. My doctor suggested trying 250mg Clozapine but I was scared. It is a miracle drug! The outside voices went away and the thoughts that weren't my own! I have no side effects and I am happier now! After a year you only have to get your blood drawn once a month. Worth it to have my life back!" | 10 | April 27, 2017 | 16 | 144 |
189,190 | Oxycodone | chronic pain | "I have 7 bulging disks, DDD and AS, on daily pain meds for 7 years. I requested a long acting pain med and had been on oxycodone IR 10mg. x 3 a day. Dr switched me to OxyContin 10 mg 4 per day. AMAZING RESULTS! I no longer feel drugged, I feel like myself again. The IR made me feel drugged and only lasted 3 hours, was a roller coaster all day long. I take 2 in the morning, 1 at 2 pm and 1 at 6 pm. and do not feel like I am on any medication at all, but the pain has gone from an 8 to a 2 (if I don't move) to maybe a 4 or 5 at worst. Able to clean house, shower, do many activities I was unable to do before. I feel so blessed that I have my life back. It seems to give me energy but no other side effects at all. No dry mouth either." | 9 | February 5, 2016 | 75 | 164 |
143,209 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Considering getting it taken out, I've been extremely moody, sad all the time, crying and getting angry over the simplest things. Me and my boyfriend have nearly broken up twice since I got this birthcontrol because I'm getting upset over small things that never would have upset me before. I've only had it for two and a half weeks! It's already changed me as a person completely, and I can't wait to see whether it'll make my period worse because that will be the last straw. Wouldn't recommend this to anyone who already is quite sensitive and emotional." | 3 | May 10, 2017 | 7 | 98 |
136,545 | S-adenosylmethionine | depression | "I have suffered from severe depression for over 7 years. I was on a prescription medication and found once I turned 26 that my insurance would no longer cover that prescription. It had been the only pill I could get to work but withou insurance I couldn't afford the $250 a month for these pills. Then I found sam-e. It has helped keep my mood stable and kept my depression symptoms at bay. Plus $60 a month is way more affordable. I hope this continues and I will be a sam-e customer for life." | 8 | August 23, 2017 | 6 | 94 |
10,003 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I started this pill about 7 months ago. The first month I was very moody. This went away by my second month. I've had mostly light periods that last 3-4 days, about two heavy periods, and these last two months I've had hardly a period at all. I don't particularly like this because you can't tell if you're pregnant or not but after reading all these reviews it seems quite common. I am a perfect user and when I'm not, breakthrough bleeding occurs. I would suggest taking this pill at night to combat nausea during the first month. Breast tenderness also occurred in the first month or so. No weight gain or appetite change. Cramps are lighter. My acne cleared up by month six. My sex drive and wetness is a bit lower but nothing some lubricant can't fix." | 8 | March 31, 2013 | 20 | 139 |
93,974 | Trintellix | depression | "I almost never experience major side effects from any medications, and I have been off and on many antidepressants over the past 14 years. I was taking zoloft for a couple months, which was helping with my depressive symptoms, but I though it might've been giving me sexual side effects, but I wasn't sure so my doctor suggested trying trintellix. He said it has a lower incidence of sexual side effects. Well, not only did trintellix give me horrible sexual dysfunction and even lower libido, every time I took this drug for two weeks, I literally felt like I was coming down with the FLU about 15 minutes later. Headaches, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, feverish. I really do think this stuff is poisonous, and needs to be pulled from the market." | 1 | March 24, 2017 | 52 | 130 |
28,158 | Lexapro | generalized anxiety disorde | "I'm in my late twenties and I've been prescribed this medication for social anxiety and depression (I live in Canada). I had been in therapy for almost a year before starting taking it, and also doing yoga and meditation for a couple of years. I had basically tried every herb and supplement for anxiety over the years and was very stressed out and secretly suicidal when I went to my doctor. This medication saved me. At first I couldn't eat for about 10 days, no desire to put food in my dry mouth. I also felt a bit drugged and weird. After 2 weeks on the 10 mg dose I started feeling a lot better, and as the weeks went by my anxiety lowered a whole lot. I finally feel like myself, I can speak my mind and let my personality shine. I feel happy!" | 9 | July 25, 2015 | 74 | 145 |
199,558 | Gildess 1 / 20 | birth control | "I did not like this birth control and i'm switching after I complete this pack. I experienced constant nausea at the beginning of each pack and randomly throughout the pack. I would wake up in the middle of the night with a horrible feeling that I was gonna throw up. (I also have a sensitive stomach) I thought my body was still getting use to the hormones but I continued for more than 3 months and nothing's changed. I would get horrible mood swings a couple hours before and after I took the pill. I've gained weight on it and the worst of all I spot every month at the beginning of the second week. It sometimes lasted for up to 7 days. My period is very light only 2 days but I didnt want that, it's made me paranoid every month." | 3 | April 28, 2015 | 0 | 142 |
2,562 | Camrese | birth control | "So I originally started on camrese for dealing with my heavy flow/painful periods (like super painful) and when I started I was bleeding for over 2 weeks!! I hated it, it wasn't a lot of blood more like light but it was frustrating as I was not comfortable with having to wear pads all the time so I went other my doctor and she prescribed Junel fe. It was terrible I had irritability, nausea, etc. So I asked to go back to camrese and it worked for the first 5 months no problem but then I had spotting again. So I asked for a new pill but that made my period twice as heavy flow. I then asked my doctor if I could have the same hormones in camrese but for monthly and not yearly but she said I can do that myself, I love it now!" | 7 | September 19, 2015 | 1 | 147 |
192,540 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | acne | "I stopped taking Gianvi two months ago and wow was that a mistake. The first period I had was absolutely horrible. It was super heavy, lasted a long time, and my cramps were really bad. It has really messed up my hormones as well. I get so mad very easily and I feel like a crazy person with emotions that I'm feeling that I never felt before. My breasts shrank a lot and my acne has come back. SO I started taking Gianvi again a few days ago so I can get back on track to normalness! I don't want to wait for my body to adjust without it. " | 9 | October 4, 2013 | 14 | 110 |
96,759 | Crisaborole | atopic dermatitis | "I've had dermatitis off and on all my life and tried everything. Some medications would give some relief, but nothing ever cleared it up. I'm now in my late 60's and my hands had gotten so bad I went back to the doctor. I was given a sample tube of Eucrisa and put a light coat on my hands just before I went to sleep. There were no side effects, and I couldn't really tell it was on my hands. The next day, the rash was better and the itching had stopped completely! I usually woke up clawing at the itchy rash, and I'm sure I even scratched in my sleep. It's been four days now, and it is still improving. To me, this is a miracle drug, and my only complaint is the expense. I will manage to fill the prescription, though. It's worth it." | 10 | August 18, 2017 | 23 | 146 |
44 | Medroxyprogesterone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I received the depo shot right after I had essure surgery to block my tubes, in 2006. I got my period about two weeks later and I never stopped bleeding for 3 months. I saw my doctor and she put me on hormone therapy, did a D&C and I still continued to bleed. By this time I was going through pads every hour. I had to get up at night and change the bed sheets. I was sent to the lab to have my blood drawn. My red blood cell count was at 18%. Normal count for an adult woman is 31-34%. I was sent immediately to the hospital where I had two blood transfusions and a hysterectomy. To this day my doctor doesn't know why I bled so much. I keep telling her it was the depo shot and she continues to say I don't think that was it. Don't Get the shot." | 1 | November 14, 2015 | 15 | 154 |
140,476 | Escitalopram | depression | "Before I started taking lexapro I had recurring suicidal thoughts constantly. I've been taking it for 3 months now and I honestly can't believe how great the results are. I have zero suicidal thoughts, which is a first. My anxiety has pretty much disappeared completely, which I didn't even realize that I had some anxiety until the medicine started working. I actually get up and do stuff again! I finally got my life back under control thanks to lexapro. I was afraid to take it at first because I was afraid to gain weight like some people experience, and I actually have gained 5 lbs but it actually looks good on me because I was extremely slender before. I'm on 10 mg btw." | 9 | May 11, 2017 | 50 | 123 |
213,701 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "This is my first time having a yeast infection. I just had surgery and the doctors warned the antibiotics after put me at high risk for a yeast or UTI infection. After a couple days of what was minor itching and burning turned in to major itching and burning. It got bad I was up an entire night with extreme itching and burning. Felt like I was dying! So I decided to go try the monistat for relief! I actually purchased the 3 day package as the pharmacist said the one day would not be enough to do the trick. I put the applicator in around 11:30 or so and had the worst itching and burning ever. An hour later I can say it has calmed down quite a bit. Itching went from a 10/10 to a 5/10 in about an hour. Hoping to soon get some sleep!" | 8 | May 22, 2017 | 4 | 148 |
96,188 | Sertraline | panic disorde | "I have had panic disorders since I was 13 and it started impairing my life a year and half ago. My doctor diagnosed it and the symptoms were all spot on! I wasn't going crazy! So I've only been on it for a week and already my hyperventilation is down 90%, I just feel so much better. I do still have anxiety but its improved a lot. I feel mellow and having a huge loss of appetite. I've lost 2 lbs in a week because I only eat when I'm hungry and not when I'm anxious and trying to fill my time with something comforting! So far I'm taking 25mg and next week will be bumped to 50mg. I am loving this. I feel like I can live my life again and can't wait to see how much more I improve!" | 10 | September 13, 2011 | 2 | 141 |
162,171 | Denosumab | osteoporosis | "had 3 shots shot #1. the provider knew nothing other than she was supposed to administer the shot. #2. did explain some what info of the shot. #3. did not know where on the arm for the injection......Should have not taken #3. several days after each shot sweated at night,. the bone between knee and hip hurt tremendous for several days, had heasdaches......it has been 2 years since last prolia shot. MAYBE THINGS WOULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT IF ALL HAD STARTED CORRECTLY. EXPLAIN, EXPLAIN IS IMPORTANT FOR ADMINISTING ANY DRUGS TO PATIENTS" | 1 | October 8, 2016 | 97 | 92 |
269 | Medroxyprogesterone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "This shot has caused me so many issues. I got it only once. Before the shot, I had abnormally heavy periods that lasted 6 days, and to be honest I'd rather go back to that. My body has had so many issues. The first month, things were fine. The only issues I had within the first month was headaches and nausea (the nausea got EXTREMELY severe at times, I actually had to grip onto my boyfriend just to get stable or lie on the floor). Then came the second month, EXCESSIVE SPOTTING. I also got major depression and hated everyone. I am currently on my third month of the shot and I am still spotting heavily, and sometimes bleeding. Due to the shot, I am now anemic and facing heading to the ER, but I can't because I do not have insurance." | 2 | September 20, 2014 | 53 | 142 |
212,038 | Lamotrigine | bipolar disorde | "First let me say thank you to all who have posted. I have been hoping to find a forum like this. Having suffered from depression and rapid mood swings (hypo mania) for more than 37 years it is a relief and very validating to hear other people's experiences if even if all of them are not applicable to mine . I experienced a severe depression with a suicide attempt 36 years ago. Since then a variety of medications have treated my depression quite well. I also found a loving husband and have a job I really like. Those external things can make a big difference too. I started lamictal 15 years ago and it helped take away the rapid mood swings & lessened some of the stronger depressive moods.Thanks to all for sharing. Now I don't feel as alone" | 8 | June 3, 2015 | 28 | 139 |
57,756 | Acetaminophen / hydrocodone | back pain | "I have been diagnosed with severe chronic pain due to herniated disc which causes sciatica. I have tried everything over the counter... NOTHING WORKS. Yet, one Vicodin and the pain finally went away. Unfortunately only temporary." | 9 | March 21, 2013 | 61 | 36 |
134,062 | Prednisone | allergic reactions | "I had a severe allergic reaction to poison ivy. Both arms, from my wrist to my elbow, were covered in hives. I had to run to the sink every 10 minutes because it felt like arms were on fire and the worst itch imaginable. I was averaging 1 to 2 hours of sleep a night for weeks. Prednisone saved me, literally. I was going crazy from the intense burning feeling, severe itching and no sleep. I am on my 4th round of prednisone, since most doctors prescribe way too low a dose for this severe of a reaction. Finally find the right doctor who gave me the correct dosage. I can finally get some sleep and my arms are not on fire. If it was not for this medication I think I would be in the loony bin somewhere scratching the skin off my arms." | 10 | June 22, 2017 | 13 | 145 |
143,545 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have had a great experience with this birth control compared to other alternatives, including progesteron and estrogen only BC pills. Insertion was painless, and left no scar. I did begin bleeding 2 weeks after and was pretty much constantly bleeding for about 4 months, but it gradually began to taper off, and now I am experiencing more frequent periods but with less volume. There are many complaints about this side effect which initially turned me off, but this is a natural reaction that requires some patience. I would take a little blood compared to migraines, risk of blood clots, hormonal imbalances, or an unplanned pregnancy, which are more common with other BC options. I have also experienced decreased anxiety and more regular moods." | 8 | January 4, 2017 | 6 | 124 |
94,900 | Abilify | bipolar disorde | "I had a metabolic reaction-severe. In less than a month I gained 20lbs and my cholesterol was raised to a high level. I have always had low cholesterol, so my psychiatrist took me off of it." | 2 | June 25, 2010 | 10 | 36 |
17,565 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I've been on the ring for several months. I really like it: it's easy to insert, it's simple to take out and it's very comfortable. My skin in very clear-it could be from the ring. Very happy with it. I've had sex a few times with it inside. My partner is well endowed and didn't feel it at all. I don't plan on taking it out during sex. The only complaints I have is that it made me a little irritable at the beginning and the hormones have increased my appetite. Right now I am in the process of leaving it in continuously so that's I don't get anemia. I have awful PMDD and also have a tendency to become anemic. Can't wait to never get it again. I've tried a bunch of birth control pills: horrible side effects. Love the ring!" | 9 | October 15, 2016 | 4 | 142 |
187,135 | Safyral | 10</span> users found this comment helpful. | "This drug did regulate my period, but it also increased my anxiety and sent me to the ER with a massive panic attack. I have always had minor generalized anxiety disorder, but never any panic attacks so severe. They did every test possible to rule out a stroke! If you take this and start to notice an increase in anxiety, I suggest you talk to your doctor." | 2 | September 2, 2011 | 10 | 67 |
99,515 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "Quick rundown. 48 yr old female. 3rd colonoscopy.
Found this to be way easier then the other two preps. Taste is somewhere between grape-cherry with a salty taste. The split dosage was nice but getting up after a nap at 1:30 am not so much. My appt was at 8:30 am. Note the time of your procedure. Schedule later in day if you want to sleep in a bit. No it's not fun, no it's not convenient, no it's not something you chat about in the lunchroom at work BUT for me one day of inconvenience sure beats having colon cancer or having to have part of your colon out! Just something to think about. The doctors do this everyday. They could care less about what your butt looks like. Plus your sedated so who cares what they say !! Just have it done!!" | 10 | August 25, 2017 | 19 | 144 |
186,888 | Neupro | restless legs syndrome | "I've been using the Neupro patch 1% for almost a year. My RLS is severe with involuntary movement of my legs and sometimes my arms when I am in a relaxed position. I have been tested and do not have Parkinson's.
I tried Ropinirole 1%, then Ropinirole 2mg XR. Both worked well for about three years then stopped. I also tried Horizant, but the hangover and break through RLS was too distressing.
Neupro patch seems to work for now. If I've been extremely physically active or had alcohol, I will have breakthrough. I keep 1mg tablets of Ropinerole on hand for such times.
Sometimes I have a skin reaction to the patch. I am beginning to think it may have something to do with diet. The more acidic foods I eat, the more it itches." | 8 | March 2, 2017 | 11 | 135 |
32,565 | Lisinopril | high blood pressure | "My blood pressure was 150's/100's. My doctor did not want to prescribe Altace which worked in the past. The prescription he gave me was 20mg Lisinopril with 12.5mg of hydrochlorothiazide. My blood pressure has reduced to 120's/80's. My blood pressure does fluctuate sometimes to 90/70. I then become very dizzy. I have been experiencing extreme muscle fatigue especially in my shoulders, neck, arms and jaw muscles along with the tongue. When eating my jaws become quite cramped. My heart rate jumps up to about 130 at times. I find myself needing to take large breaths at times. Any physical exertion brings dizziness and fatigue within an hour or so. " | 6 | May 21, 2009 | 210 | 110 |
61,452 | Citalopram | depression | "I have taken 10mg Citalopram for two weeks so far and have found significant relief from depression. I am considering a higher dose to get more benefit from the drug, though I will firstly consult my GP." | 4 | March 2, 2017 | 11 | 37 |
18,871 | Solifenacin | overactive bladde | "I am a male with overactive bladder. Initially treated for prostrate problem, as usual for men, but I have no prostrate difficulty. Asked Dr. for Vesicare, afrter reviewing symptoms on internet sources. Vesicare is targeted at women by the drug co. Astellas, but I had the same symtoms. Started with the 5mg dose, and my symtoms significantly improved within first few days. Severe bathroom urges every hour or two. Woke up to pee several times at night, sometimes every 2 hours; miss a bathroom, and pee in pants. A week later after starting Vesicare, get up once a night, or not at all, and bathroom visits are once in 3-5 hours. Wow, got my life back. Only nasty side effect is constipation, cured by taking pill less frequently than daily." | 8 | October 21, 2013 | 128 | 130 |
73,790 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | menstrual disorders | "I love this pill! It has helped my skin, made my periods shorter and lighter (2 days) and I like it because its a monophasic pill. Triphasic pills often can lead to breakthrough bleeding because the hormones increase each week but the monophasic pills don't increase..they stay the same. " | 8 | October 16, 2012 | 11 | 50 |
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