Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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41,042	Acetaminophen / oxycodone	chronic pain	"Am prescribed this for chronic pain 5/325... 3 a day for back and hip pain, it doesn't help at all....Drs that write THIS DOSAGE...should have to only take this amount if they have or ever get "CHRONIC PAIN""	1	April 19, 2016	19	38
91,967	Lyrica	diabetic peripheral neuropathy	"Lyrica is about as effective as opiates without the baggage that comes with the latter. Lyrica has it's own side effects for me while working up to 450 mg/day including a floaty spaced out sensation, INSANE appetite, and constipation - these side effects largely disappeared at the 2-week point. Pain relief was fairly quick, at about the third or fourth day."	8	June 12, 2014	70	61
87,896	Clindamycin	bacterial infection	"I have taken Clindamycin a few times as its the only antibiotic I am not allergic to. This time I'm taking it for a recurring bladder infection 300mg every 6 hours. I have MS so discomfort in my tummy is a normal thing for me. One day in and my bladder infection is so much better. This is the absolute best antibiotic I have taken for a bladder infection. The heartburn and yuck taste in your mouth is unpleasant but temporary. You know doubt will end up with a yeast infection from this antibiotic because it kills ALL bacteria good and bad. But because it works quickly the side effects are worth it."	10	April 2, 2017	14	113
136,306	Prazosin	post traumatic stress disorde	"Suffer from ptsd and bipolar disorder. Reliving traumatic violence during nightmares, waking in pools of sweat, and physically defending myself for many years while attempting to sleep. In addition to 200 mg seroquel prescribed at bedtime for 5 years doctor added 3 mg prazosin 3 years ago. The results have been life changing. Very few night terrors. My wife feels safe sleeping beside me. I'm so appreciative to my psychiatrist for prescribing this medication. I can't recall any side effects. 30 years of living with this affliction have been all but been remidied. Thank you"	9	May 30, 2016	40	95
184,860	Canagliflozin	diabetes, type 2	"My brother was prescribed Invokana almost three years and developed a cancerous tumor in his kidney. it was a very complicated surgery because of where the tumor was located and because of that the entire kidney had to be removed. he was taking 300 mg. upon diagnosis the surgeons instructed my brother to stop the medication immediately. my brother never had any kidney problems in his whole life. let this be a warning."	1	June 30, 2015	63	73
182,245	Riociguat	pulmonary hypertension	"I did not see any positive results with this medication. I am still on this medication.Within the first 2 and 1/2 months I gained 20 lbs. I am not very happy."	1	December 4, 2017	0	31
86,361	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"I read reviews prior to my first ever colon cleanse. I chose Suprep over another brand because there is less to drink. I paid more out of pocket, but it was worth it to me. I absolutely had no problem at all. The taste is very tolerable. Some of the negative comments had me worried, but I hope that my positive experience will relieve fears of someone in the future. It is not bad at all."	10	May 2, 2012	93	76
124,221	Skyla	birth control	"I am an 18 year old girl who has never been pregnant. I wanted a form of birth control that gave me the freedom pills didn't give me. My doctor suggested Skyla Iud, since it's much smaller. I will tell you right now, do not waste your time reading horror stories. I literally spent the night before and today, during my apt reading and I was freaking out. When we finally began the procedure, I was so nervous. I felt intense pressure when she was measuring my cervix (it was 6cm), it was intense but bearable, and once she inserted the Iud, all I felt was a sharp period cramp. That's it!! I can't believe I was so scared. I only took 4 aleves before the procedure, but pls don't freak out. Remember 3 yrs of bc over 2 mins of bearable pain!"	10	February 12, 2016	8	143
166,571	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I just got skyla yesterday. The pill was not working for me and I mentioned maybe wanting skyla. Before I knew it my gyno was in the room with the kit read to insert it. So I was not prepared so I didn't take any pain killers. My cervix is very far up so she had to clamp it to pull it down. The insertion was the worst pain I have ever felt down there. Felt like knives turning as she inserted it. After I was unclamped the pressure started to go away. I went home and took some tylonal and a nap. I woke up and went to work for 12 hours. Worst decision of my life. I recomend staying home the day you get it done.It's day 2 and cramps aren't horrible but still are there and I'm spotting. I'm to afraid to put a tampon in or try having sex"	7	September 22, 2016	2	153
156,234	Bisoprolol	high blood pressure	"This medication has worked extremely well for me. My blood pressure which used to be a constant 145-150 over 100-105 within a week of use of this medication dropped to a constant 115/75. And that is a consistent measurement over several days. My heart rate which was always 85 -95 at rest is now 60-65. To be honest, I am shocked both the efficacy of this medication, and by my need for it."	10	March 14, 2008	128	73
132,749	Prochlorperazine	anxiety	"I received this medication over the counter at my local chemist for severe nausea, dizziness and headache. It worked within 30 minutes to alleviate the nausea completely and the headache is subsiding. I also have severe anxiety - the side effect of drowsiness has occurred but has helped calm me down a lot so I can rest and the dizziness is no longer noticeable so I see that as a bonus."	10	September 15, 2017	3	71
173,507	Clonazepam	anxiety	"I have used Clonazepam for over 10 years. Dosage: Three 0.5mg daily. It has helped quieten the General Anxiety Disorder most of the time. For Panic Attack Disorder, my episodes are intense that I need to use a sublingual Ativan as that works faster for me. I don't think I'd be on this planet were it not for these medicines. "	9	January 1, 2009	8	61
54,547	Bupropion / naltrexone	weight loss	"I am on my 5th week. Started at 209 lbs and am down to 196. I am also following a medical weight loss program, (that I try hard to stick to) track my food in MyFitnessPal and take a hot yoga class at least two days a week. Mild nausea during the step-up period, no other side effects. I am normally an anxious person and this does not increase my anxiety at all. I also suffer from migraines and have seen no increase in those either. I feel great. I find that taking the evening dose around 4-5pm helps with overeating at dinner and evening. This medicine is helping me stick to a "diet" program for the first time in my entire life. I even had lap-band surgery six years ago and didn't see these types of results. I am very happy with it."	10	June 4, 2017	20	144
84,949	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I've been on different birth controls for 6 years. Always on a low dose and I will say I've always had accuracy with all . After getting tests done even at 15 I've been told I'm extremely fertile. Not once did I get pregnant until at 17 I stopped for a while and I had a miscarriage. But not once taking the pill. Every month almost I become paranoid it will fail but has yet to. I take the pill around the same hour almost every day and if I miss one I double up. I get nauseous for days after so i assume it could be pregnancy. This makes me use the internet that entire month looking at pregnancy signs and reading scary reviews about women saying birth control failed them. I believe that is only because they haven't been taking it right"	8	February 26, 2016	2	144
121,849	Venlafaxine	bipolar disorde	"If I was not on Effexor (in combination with Lithium & Seroquel), truthfully, I would not be here to write this. With investigation by my psychiatrist into my medical records, we identified I have been bipolar for 40 years. Many of them I was not treated, even though I spent three different times in a "mental" facility. The only identification for me was that I was a difficult and troubled person. When I finally met the psychiatrist I have today, with his help and his innate understanding of what bipolar is, it only took 3 or 4 different prescriptions to finally arrive at Effexor giving me the best overall help. As I mentioned earlier, this prescription has truly been a life saver. No bothersome side effects."	10	February 5, 2013	79	126
183,676	Cymbalta	depression	"I lost 3 people in family to death in 15 months. I realized I had lost interest in almost everything, didn't even watch T.V in that whole time. I finally saw an ad for Cymbalta and asked my doctor about it. It's been 2 weeks. One week on 30 mg and 1 week on 60 mg. I am already taking interest in things I used to love. No side effects. What a difference this drug has made for me. I am a bit tired but sleep doesn't hurt anyone. "	10	July 30, 2009	86	90
158,914	TriNessa	ovarian cysts	"I've been on trinessa for about 9 years now. But for the last 3 years I have been having major issues that trinessa had previously helped with. These past 3 years my acne has come back, my skin is flaky and oily, I have unwanted facial hair, my periods have become much shorter which for me is not good, I have seizures during the 2 weeks leading up to my period, I am in immense pain and have severe fatigue during those 2 weeks as well. I'm not sure if the birth control has stopped working or if something else that the gyno hasn't found is causing this mess. Either way, this month I will not be taking it so I can see if being off of it helps anything."	1	December 4, 2017	1	130
164,291	Diclofenac	rheumatoid arthritis	"I have been using voltaren (diclofenac) for my RA for 27 years without any other strong medications. Yes, I lost my knee joints and had their replacement, however, for all these 27 years I have never stopped working full time job as a teacher. The most recent dosage is 150 mg a day. If I had stronger pain, I did diclofenac shots to myself and that helped a lot. What I noticed, the quality of the European diclofenac is much higher. After staying on the US production or maybe because of aging (or both), I've started feeling side effects: GERD and stomachache at night. So it's time to find something else, though I am grate full to this medication for keeping me alive and productive for 27 years!"	10	December 10, 2017	0	128
199,493	Depo-Provera	birth control	"Effective and not disappointed. After the first 3 weeks on the shot I had heavy period for almost 20 days, but after that absolutely no period, no cramping, spotting, nothing! Some weight gain but I'm successfully burning that off. The only downside is the depression and anxiety, but those are occasional. They only happen within the first couple weeks of taking the shot and I just got my third dose. Love it but it's not for everybody!"	10	January 7, 2015	11	77
94,342	Trintellix	depression	"I've suffered with depression type symptoms most of my life. I mainly suffer from Somatization disorder. I've tried many different antidepressants over the past 20 years & they usually only made me more depressed. I started 10 mg Brintellix May of 2014. I felt AMAZING! Then, it wore off & was bumped to 20mg. This worked fine. One side effect that we can't figure out is that I'm always SO HOT! Not sweating, Just always crazy hot! I weaned off the Brintellix over two months, until I was taking just a small corner of the thinner side then stopped. That was 3 weeks ago. Since then, I had TERRIBLE withdrawals & couldnt stand it. Head vibrating is the worst. Went back on Brintellix last night. I feel discouraged. But it worked for depression...."	9	July 27, 2015	54	133
94,533	Abilify	schizoaffective disorde	"I have taken Abilify for 11 years now and although it worked wonders at 1st, I have developed a rather severe case of tardive dyskinesia which makes sitting still almost impossible. I believe that after this length of time of taking it it is losing its efficacy. The parkinsonian like symptoms of the tardive dyskinesia are also embarrassing and make simple things like typing on my phone difficult. It definitely helped with my violent tendencies. Still I am ready to look for an alternative second-generation antipsychotic."	7	December 30, 2016	5	86
187,569	Naprosyn	tendonitis	"I was amazed at how quickly my pain was reduced, after just 3 doses of Naprosyn. I had suffered from the pain of tendonitis in my thumb/hand for 5 weeks before taking the medicine. Of course I wish I had seen the doctor weeks ago."	9	June 9, 2009	53	45
216,369	Sildenafil	erectile dysfunction	"I am in my early sixties. I take a 50mg and like clockwork I am hard in 45 to 60 minutes. No worries about keeping the erection long enough to climax. I can't believe just how good this drug works. Side effects for me are minimal."	10	September 1, 2016	49	46
190,532	Butorphanol	pain	"I have been on injection butorphanol for 19 1/2 years due to multiple injuries sustained in an assault on active duty. Unable to take any other narcotic I was put on this. Though people are different it is almost impossible to get physically addicted to this medicine. It is very expensive, so after all these years of being in relative freedom of great pain I am now bed ridden due to the VA hospital refusing to pay for it anymore. "	10	November 15, 2013	4	81
83,029	Paxil	major depressive disorde	"Have been on Paxil 20-60mg for 11 years and have found that while I still experience depressive episodes, occasionally suicidal ideas, I tend to recover faster- weeks instead of months. I've also experienced weight gain 30+ lbs, high blood pressure, constant dry mouth, lack of libido and difficulty with orgasms. These side effects have affected my marriage and self-esteem and am currently slowly weaning off Paxil."	7	June 19, 2014	28	66
168,613	Vilazodone	major depressive disorde	"This medication is terrrible. Right away I was experiencing nausea every day. I had blurred vision and I felt like I couldn't think very well. My brain was all foggy. I craved sweets and carbs all the time. I took it for a month and gained about 15 pounds. I also had the most extreme horrible vivid nightmares where I was afraid to close my eyes and sometimes I felt like I couldn't wake up. I woke up covered in sweat with a racing heart frightened. I also got brain zaps where it felt like my brain was being electrocuted for a second I feel like I turned into a monster on this drug. I was filled with so much rage and anger and I hated everyone and everything. I would have times that I just broke down crying uncontrollably. So i switched"	1	December 10, 2016	15	143
118,940	Zoloft	bipolar disorde	"I took Zoloft for 2 years at 100mg daily for bipolar disorder type I. Zoloft is wonderful in that it made me significantly less anxious. However, it didn't succeed in making me any less depressed. Also, as with most anti-depressants, I experienced a decreased sex drive. "	6	May 14, 2011	15	47
63,670	Epiduo	acne	"I began using this product a little over a month ago. At first it was working I had fewer zits but they were not all gone. Then out of nowhere I started breaking out like crazy again! Epiduo burns my skin and dries it. I tolerated those symptoms at first because the product worked but now it's really no longer worth it. I've tried Proactive and countless over the counter medication. Nothing seems to work for me."	3	May 25, 2014	12	77
205,736	Pristiq	depression	"I have been taking Pristiq for nearly 2 weeks due to losing my father in October 2010. I tried to fight my depression but it was starting to control my life. I am feeling better having a good day today has been a long time since I have had a good day I have had some nausea and a bit tired but overall see light at the end of the tunnel finally. Don't feel ashamed of taking medication, depression is worse if not treated. "	8	January 31, 2011	11	85
104,058	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have been switching from birth control to birth control, trying to find what works the best with my body. Lutera is okay; my acne is manageable, no weight gain/loss, and no depression. I don't like how it makes me nauseous a lot, but maybe that's just with the starting months. I really don't like how it is giving me cramps (I'm nowhere near my period week) and COMPLETELY took away my sex drive. It scares me when a medication gives me a certain reaction, but it scares me even more when the medication takes something away from me that I was fine with."	4	November 29, 2013	12	104
31,402	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE. I have had a yeast infection before so I knew I had it again but this time instead of a pill from the doctor I went ahead and bought this. BIG MISTAKE. I took a shower and used this (around 9:00 pm) and woke up about 15 mins ago (3:25 am) and I'm in so much pain and I have never been this swollen in my life and I'm quite frankly scared. Guess it's back to the dr I go."	1	June 28, 2016	2	85
94,150	Trintellix	depression	"i have been on Brintellix for 6 months and feel amazing. I have energy and desire to be active and involved. I had noticed an improvement in my ability to concentrate and remember tasks. I love it and am so glad I feel whole."	10	December 1, 2015	67	44
27,551	Ivermectin	head lice	""Treated daughter as directed with Sklice, and 5 days later, live lice reappeared. Disappointed to say the least after washing bedding, putting away stuffed animals, etc. Any health care provider I talked to about the re-occurrence said that you MUST comb out the nits even though the Sklice directions and website advertise that no combing is needed. Feel greatly misled." But that was not the problem because in addition I did nit comb every time. This has been the 4th time doing this at $200 a treatment(Yes one time use per tube) wow is SkyLice getting over on us. Seems Skylice owes me some money back. It does not work...."	1	February 6, 2017	7	110
190,435	Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo	birth control	"This is my second time on Ortho Lo and I have to say I am unimpressed again. I gave it a 5 as it does protect from pregnancy well, but that's it. This pill makes me feel crazy, have racing anxious thoughts, worrying about lots of things including death, like crying or punching someone in the face, and very tired. My face breaks out painfully. My breasts are so sore I can barely move. My periods are heavier and more painful. Also, my hair is thinner and comes out in clumps. To whoever wrote they had that happen and heard going off it makes it worse: go off it! I was on this for a year, and when I went off it, my hair grew back in and the thinning spots went away. Coming back on it, I already feel my hair thinning."	5	January 9, 2011	2	143
118,775	Zoloft	panic disorde	"After 1 week of loose bowels and strange stomach noises/sensations, week 2 came and the jaw clenching/teeth grinding sensation in my temples started. Along with throat pain and suicidal thoughts, it was tough to stick it out and stay on but I did. I started on 25mg then up to 50mg then on to 75mg by week 3. Things got better around then. I still felt anxious, but the medicine was blocking my physical response that my body would produce from stress and anxiety. I would get chest pains, stomach pains, head pains all the time, got checked out by every specialist under the sun, and I'm a healthy 31 year old man with normal or better than normal heart, brain, lung and organ function. It was all in my head and Zoloft stopped my suffering."	10	April 8, 2012	63	136
30,730	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"OMG I wish I had read these comments before buying this product. I bought the generic version of monistat (the one day treatment) for a YI. I have had YIs before and they usually go away with a diet change (eating more yogurt, garlic, etc) but not this one. Felt ok for about an hour after inserting the medicine, but then an increasing burning sensation developed. It has been a few hours since I started the treatment and given the reviews, I am not looking forward to the rest of the day. Most of the cream even seems to have already worked itself out and the burning is still there. I want to wash it the rest out, but have decided to deal with the burn and hope the product works. Will definitely be calling the doctor next time."	2	July 18, 2017	5	139
225,526	Bupropion	major depressive disorde	"I have battled with Bipolar, depression for many years. And all my problems peaked now that I'm back from Afghanistan. Been on many different medicines through the years. I started taking Wellbutrin approximately 3 weeks ago. And it is now starting to take effect. The only reason it didn't get a higher score from me is because the medication just started to kick in and its not at its full effect. I work as a paramedic and have also dealt with many people with everything from bipolar to schizophrenia. Anyone that's been in this situation know that there is initial effects but the people who say it is working after a day or two are experiencing a placebo effect. These medicines affect chemicals in your brain. Therefore take time to take full effect. "	8	July 3, 2014	95	134
151,591	Chantix	smoking cessation	"So far I have been taking Chantix for two weeks and it has been great. I set a quit date for one week after I started taking the pills but since I ran out of smokes a day early, reset my quit date to one day earlier than originally planned. I would not be telling you the truth if I said that I did not get cravings to smoke from time to time. I will tell you that the cravings are not strong and pass in a tolerable amount of time. I know that there is more to quiting smoking than taking a pill and getting over the chemical addiction, but there is also a years long habitual addiction to consider. So as the pill is helping me very well with my chemical addiction, I know it is up to me to break the habit."	9	September 2, 2015	25	145
113,544	Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine	headache	"I started getting severe headaches 3 months after starting a new job I loved; I was only getting between 4-6 hrs of sleep a night after being on my feet 16 hrs a day. Artificial lights were like swords in my brain during the day, and towards the evening were intolerable. Noise was also making my head hurt worse - to the point where I was throwing up from the pain. I was given Topamax and had great results for a week. Then tapered to better results than not taking it. I was still getting the headaches daily. My doctor prescribed Fioricet PRN along with Propanalol to take with the Topamax as a preventative measure. What a relief. What a difference. I had a Doctor of Osteopathy who immediately knew what to prescribe via my symptoms."	9	October 5, 2017	2	136
125,161	Dulcolax	constipation	"I took one pill earlier thinking it was a slower release of a pill, woke up after midnight with the worst abdominal pain and nausea. I was needing relief, but was not expecting to be in this much pain."	4	November 3, 2016	6	39
16,511	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"Awful Birth Control - If your doctor has prescribed this to you, please ask them to reconsider because it truly shouldn't even be on the market. Spotting, nausea, headaches, weight gain, are all a few side effects."	1	January 14, 2016	4	37
29,131	Topiramate	migraine prevention	"LOVE ! Honestly. In the beginning, I did want to get off this medication. Some of the side effects for the first couple months are just annoying, but I was able to push through them. I was overweight at the time of starting this too for my migraines, and my migraines/headaches were SO BAD. But I was able to lose some weight from it too, which is nice. The most annoying side effect in my opinion would be the tingling in the tips of the fingers and toes, only lasted maybe 2-3 months for me. After that they faded and they're gone. After about a month a half of using this drug my headaches subsided quickly, now I'm migraine and headache free completely. I will forever take this medication as long as my Neuro says its okay too."	10	March 18, 2017	14	138
121,880	Venlafaxine	hot flashes	"Efexor has been instrumental in controlling my hot flashes and my mood. The only drawback I find is when I have a lapse; besides the hot flashes getting worse; is brain-zaps, they are annoying but I learned that they are not dangerous. Also the generic is not as effective for me as the brand name. I highly recommend it."	10	April 18, 2013	95	59
46,392	Modafinil	shift work sleep disorde	"Works well it will keep you up. At the same time if you get off work and need to sleep you still can. Not like other medications. Alert but no strong out feeling."	9	November 25, 2011	63	33
188,185	ParaGard	birth control	" Had it put in two months ago. Insertion was a mildly unpleasant experience, but not bad. I went to the library to work right afterward. Cramped every few days for the first month, but I haven't felt anything this month. I still use condoms here and thats out of paranoia, but it's amazing to (mostly) not worry about getting pregnant. I've been recommending this to my friends. Just be sure you have a good doctor with lots of practice inserting IUDs. Hypochondriacs might want to use a birth control method less easy to use as a scapegoat for every headache or tired afternoon, though."	9	December 5, 2017	0	105
82,853	Paxil	anxiety	"Paxil is going to effect everyone differently. What worked great for me, may be the worst medication you've ever tried. I've been on Paxil for 20 years and for a large majority of those years, Paxil really helped me with my anxiety. I've been back and forth between 15-30mg many times. I never had any major side effects from it (not libido, not weight gain). The thing with Paxil is, there's the potential for what's called "Paxil poop out" (yes, it's real, Google it) where the Paxil stops being effective. I was completely unaware of this so I was totally blindsided with debilitating anxiety and horrible panic attacks out of nowhere one day. I was really bummed because Paxil had done so much good for me. It's a great med when it works."	9	September 6, 2016	54	133
13,127	Xolair	asthma, maintenance	"Hello. I've had asthma since childhood 57 years old my asthma attacks were so bad tried everything. My allergist suggested xolair. My asthma is under control. I feel great regular injections twice a week. I thank my Dr and xolair if your asthma is bad give a try. God bless"	10	November 14, 2015	23	50
144,842	Etonogestrel	birth control	"Worst decision ever! I have literally had my period every single day since about having it in for a month since Aug 2014 With maybe a couple days or a week here and there of breaks but right back. Yes it has prevented me from getting pregnant but at this point sex is a complete turn off I get so embarrassed with the constant bleeding even though my partner doesn't care, I can't even think about sex anymore. My doctor kept telling me to wait it out that the bleeding would stop eventually and almost 2 years later, no thanks!! Thankfully I will be having it removed the 21st. Never had any issues with depo."	1	January 12, 2016	0	115
90,573	Docosanol	herpes simplex	"I had a cold sore on my lip and as soon as it went away two others popped up. They were so bad and I was so miserable so I finally went out and got abreva. I'm on day six of using the medicine and my cold sore is already gone! It would've went away so much sooner if I hadn't waited so long to get the medicine, it's expensive but it's definitely worth the price! I'd recommend abreva to anyone who has a cold sore you will not regret it."	8	July 9, 2015	3	91
206,751	Duac	acne	"I had acne and i used duac cream it really is good but i only use it when i need to because i have friends who it has stopped working because there skin built up a tolerence to it (or something like that) ..really helpful always makes my acne clear"	9	August 26, 2016	6	50
104,327	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have been on Portia for over a year it has made me lose weight and caused me to have crazy mood-swings. i got two benefits from the pill which is weight loss and definitely did not get pregnant. This pill works really good for me and I will continue using it until I'm ready to have a child in the future."	8	June 29, 2012	14	62
147,239	Alprazolam	anxiety	"I had severe anxiety, agoraphobia. I am on Xanax for about 3-4 month started with 0.25mg morning and 0.25mg at night and now on 0.50mg two times a day and feel great. No panic and my life is much easy. The world is more familiar and I can go anywhere. It's like I have wings now. I will try to leave the medication in future but for now I accept my situation because I like the feeling of living. As an anxious I was afraid of death same as I was afraid of life. Now, I LIVE."	10	May 25, 2013	128	97
172,031	Amitiza	constipation, drug induced	"I had a tummy tuck on Dec 18. The surgery was painful but the constipation from opioids from the surgery was just as bad. My plastic surgeon wasn't familiar with treating OIC so I called my primary care physician. She gave me Amitiza 24mcg. It took almost two days but it was amazing and I was so thankful. I had to remain on opioids for three weeks and the Amitiza worked so well I haven't had any issues!! Thank you Amitiza!!!"	10	January 12, 2016	35	81
91,799	Lyrica	ibromyalgia	"I started with the trial way back in 05/06 and what a difference it made in my life. I lived with that muscle pain for 45 years and tried numerous medications with no lasting relief. When I seen the ad for the trial with a Dr I had nothing to lose but 9 different kinds of drugs and their side affects. Although I was at the top of the dosage after 18 months I was pain free for the first time in over ten years with no side affects. Even though we have added low dosage pain medications back in over the years, mainly during the winter, I'm still at a tolerable level with Lyrica. I have recommended this medication to people with explainable nerve pain many times."	10	September 14, 2016	58	128
10,656	Spironolactone	acne	"This drug seems to be working well for me. I am 28 and over the past year I have been suffering from pretty bad cystic acne. I have tried every kind of over-the-counter treatment, Differin, Clindagel, and antibiotics, all without any long-term success. Since beginning this pill, my acne has reduced signifcantly and has become less inflamed and cystic. As far as side effects go, I have definitely become dehydrated, but drinking more water is worth the improvement I have seen."	9	February 22, 2010	28	81
72,270	Tramadol	ibromyalgia	"I have struggled with many strong meds to help with the pain. All of them would have to keep increasing to work. Tramadol has given me my life back. I have been taking it for 2 years, and it worked immediately."	10	April 25, 2013	103	41
225,123	Bupropion	smoking cessation	"I'm currently on day 6 of not smoking. Day 3 was the worst day of all but I stayed busy and worked through it. Quitting smoking isn't easy. I tried everything on my own and almost quit trying until my doctor gave me the Bupropion. Bupropion has helped tremendously but I still went through withdrawals and I still had to apply the effort to want to quit and do my part to say no to the cravings, and i have to work through the emotional side of day 3 and finding new things to do with my free time. Once you make it past day 3 everyday gets easier and easier. You just have to be determined you want to quit then work to achieve your goal."	9	February 22, 2016	24	127
7,949	Xanax	panic disorde	"Am female veteran that served in Afghanistan and Iraq in the Navy. I got out in 2003 and have been going to the VA ever since. I have post traumatic stress disorder and extremely bad panic attacks. At least 3 to 4x's a day. I can't leave my home; I'm paralyzed with fear. At first the VA came up with the right combination of QUETIAPINE and 3MG Xanax Daily. I was able to go back to work as a correctional officer at a Georgia state prison. I was happy and my kids were happy. Miracle. Then the VA Mental Health Center at Dublin canceled all Xanax for everyone last January 2011. In the last year I have lost my job, friends, kids. I'm scared all the time. I have on slots of panic attacks and can't leave the house anymore. "	10	June 18, 2012	38	141
176,582	Lorazepam	sedation	"Lorazepam 1mg was very effective before I had my gall bladder out. The anxiety and panic was gone. I do take it before my kids get home from school too. It helps me tremendously with my stress, panic, and anxiety. "	10	September 27, 2011	9	41
89,825	Celexa	depression	"I responded after one week. The side effects (lethargy, some bowel problems) are the only reason i didnt rate this medicine a 10. After 44 years of excessive anxiety and depression I finally feel like I can be "myself" instead enslaved to unreasonable thoughts and frustrations. Ironically, I avoided these types of meds for years, instead "self medicating" with alcohol and cynicism. Had I switched to this years ago maybe I would still be married to a wonderful woman. Sad, but true."	8	March 25, 2008	771	82
92,013	Lyrica	ibromyalgia	"I found this to be very effective in treating the after effects of double fusion of cervical vertebrae. Then I found I was having less difficulty with fibromyalgia. I was on 3 a day and only side effect was weight gain."	10	January 5, 2014	57	41
223,127	Estradiol	postmenopausal symptoms	"Worked wonderful for my mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats and sleepless nights. Used it for 4 years. Now I have been off for 2 months and can't stand the reappearance of all those nasty menopausal symptoms. I may have to go back on it."	10	November 8, 2015	52	45
208,045	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"I read all the previous reviews before doing the bowel prep and borrowed all the ideas I thought would work for me. Two days before my procedure I kept my diet pretty light with limited meat. The day before was all clear liquids, Gatorade, and coconut water. I was worried about nausea and vomiting so called my doctor who said I should take GasEx 30 minutes before starting the Suprep. I followed the directions on the box but cut some lemon wedges to suck on in between drinks of the liquid. I didn't think it was awful (not as bad as taking Nyquil). No nausea or cramping. It was pretty simple. Did not use GasEx for morning dose and had mild vomiting. Otherwise, much easier than anticipated."	10	April 11, 2014	26	127
153,283	Doxycycline	acne	"let me say I am 20, started off with tiny blackheads all over my head and a couple big pimples on my chin. I used this combined with tretinoine .1% cream. THIS TAKES TIME. I read up on this website while using it. first 3-4 weeks of using this and the creme I've had the WORST acne I have ever had in my life. almost like cysts all over my forehead and chin. it gets better as everyone says. I almost quit but now 2 months in, my face is clear but now I have scarring which I never had before. I am going back to the derm in a week and we will see how it goes. PATIENCE IS KEY!! don't give up! I almost did"	7	March 7, 2015	34	127
95,111	Guanfacine	adhd	"My son took generic for about 6 months. His dr actually prescribed it to him to help him sleep. He has ADHD combined type with emotion dysregulation. I actually can't believe it was prescribed to help control ADHD behaviors. My son was taking Vyvanse during the day then Guafacine at night. It made him extremely irritable and tired. I took him off both of the meds. He's hyper but a whole lot less frustrated that's for sure"	1	April 14, 2017	38	77
74,423	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I am almost done with my second pack of this birth control. Overall I have NOTHING to complain about. I put on a couple of pounds but I honestly would not blame that on the pill besides the fact that it's my first year in college. Didn't worsen or better my skin and did not cause me ANY mood swings and my sex drive is still intact, haha. The only thing I could probably say about it is that I will almost be a month late on my period but as I've read other reviews I hear that is normal but I am not sure how comfortable I am with that. I rather not have to have a mini panic attack every time I miss a period and wonder if I'm pregnant. But like I said, overall pretty great pill!"	9	January 22, 2010	19	140
67,947	Plan B	emergency contraception	"BE PATIENT!! You're most likely reading these reviews either because you're thinking about taking the pill or you're scared out of your mind because you took the pill. I was scared out of my mind. My boyfriend and I had sex June 4th and I took it the next morning which was within 12 hours. I've taken the pill twice before because of the same reasoning, the condom broke. I didn't have any side effects to the pill the very first time I took it but the second time I got the worst stomach pains, headaches, and worst of all I felt nauseous. This was going on for two weeks and Today which is June 17th I finally got my period. The cramps hurt really bad and It's a pretty heavy flow when usually my period are light."	10	June 17, 2016	11	138
6,622	Primidone	benign essential trem	"I'm a 26 year old female and my tremor started when I was 20. Back and forth to the doctors for 4 years and told it was due to 'anxiety.' 2 years ago they sent me to a neurologist who diagnosed me with a benign essential tremor which worsens when physical. I've been on Primidone for approximately 6 months now and have increased the dosage from 50 mg now a month later 300mg. Tremor comes and goes still but not as bad. My next problem now is a rare side effect of Primidone is a skin rash, my doctors are unable to confirm whether this is due to the medication or whether it is Rosacea, does anyone else have this problem? I have now been advised to decrease my dosage! I cannot win."	10	April 15, 2017	11	133
68,382	Plan B	emergency contraception	"I have used this product 4 times and each time it has been very effective. The side effects aren't that bad, the worst that happens is stronger cramps on your period and fatigue. Your period may come a couple days after you take the pill or it may not even come that month however you shouldn't stress because stressing will delay it even more. This product is great and if taken correctly you should have nothing to worry about."	10	April 26, 2013	33	79
216,245	Copper	birth control	"I just had the copper iud put in yesterday, so I can only rate my experience so far. After reading page after page about this product and tons of reviews, I was very scared about the pain factor. I'm 40 and have never been pregnant, so I assumed insertion would be painful. I ate breakfast and took 800mg of Ibuprofen 2 hours prior to my appointment. I practiced my yoga breathing and focused on a spot on the ceiling. No problem. The doctor doing the procedure wasn't experienced, so a supervising physician was there. They told me what they were doing at each phase. They dilated me to a 6, then a 7. I felt a little pressure and it was uncomfortable, but no pain at any point. I even went on an excursion to the Queen Mary with family later."	8	June 17, 2015	2	141
60,627	Claravis	acne	"I'm 20 years old and am on my third month of Claravis. Since being on the medicine my face is worse than it's ever been before. My acne wasn't severe to begin with, although it was scarring in certain areas. I keep hoping it will get better, but it hasn't yet. I've tried everything else there is to take so I feel like this is my only option."	5	August 4, 2010	5	68
162,465	Loratadine / pseudoephedrine	allergic rhinitis	"I took this at 7 am to try and fix itchy eyes. So far, 4 hours later, there is still slight itchiness and wateriness. Worse is the side-effects. I feel slightly jittery, yet mentally it feels like I've taken a tranquillizer. I don't feel I'm safe to drive. Basically if you are a first time user of the 24 hour version, don't try it on a day you have to use a car."	1	September 1, 2009	18	73
90,715	Chateal	endometriosis	"Effective for birth control and less painful periods, but HOLY moly, NO NO NO on depression and acne. I've been depressed before, but this birth control made have thoughts of suicide for the first time in my whole life. I felt like crying for no reason every day, I thought life would be better for everyone if I weren't here anymore... I stopped taking it for 2 weeks, and for the first time in months, I feel like myself again. I feel like my head isn't on sideways, and I feel better. More energy, happier, no crying... My face broke out like crazy and I've always had normal skin. Not worth it for me. I'd rather take a few days off every month due to painful cramps than be crazy and pimply."	3	March 24, 2016	4	132
113,380	Bisacodyl	constipation	"I took it right before bed (around 10) I slept great all night and by 9 in the morning I was going. Had some gas pain and some back pain but after I went I felt much better. Make sure you drink a lot of water because that definitely helps the cramps and the pain. Good Luck :)e"	8	June 16, 2015	14	58
186,068	Desvenlafaxine	major depressive disorde	"After having my daughter last September, I fell into severe PPD and anxiety. I tried many types of meds, but had minimal if any relief and most left me more exhausted than I was to begin with. I started Pristiq Aug 6th of this year after having a DNA profile of the meds I could tolerate (not very many!) and with every week, I've felt better. Every week (except for the first few weeks), I've been able to look back and see how much I feel more like myself again and how much my anxiety has lessened. Almost 12 weeks since I began and I am very thankful for it. Remember, it's not a quick fix, no antidepressant is, it definitely took time."	10	October 26, 2015	24	123
114,158	Ritalin-SR	narcolepsy	"I didn't give this a 10 simply because I don't feel it last as long as it should. However, during the time I do take it, it's great. Wide awake without being jittery. Good stuff."	9	November 12, 2008	39	35
154,608	Metronidazole	clostridial infection	"I was diagnosed with C. diff about a week ago. They think I got it from taking Cefdinir for acne for way too long. I don’t know if this drug is working for me. I guess I’m not going to the bathroom as much as before but I’m very constipated and I have absolutely no appetite. Then when I do eat, my stomach pays for it so I try to refrain from eating all together. Today is day 6 on the meds and I’m experiencing severe pain when urinating like I have never felt that before!! :( its awful. I’m beginning to feel lifeless. I have no energy to do anything and that’s because I have to return back to work in two days. I thought medicine is supposed to make you feel better with time, not worse. I really hope these symptoms start to subside."	3	September 25, 2017	2	146
85,093	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I've been on this birth control for about 5 years now, it's the only one I have ever tried and I'm sticking to it! It has completely prevented any pregnancies and I never had one negative side effect. I've never had any moods swings, depression, headaches, nausea, breast soreness or anything this drug hasn't affected my personality or body at all. Occasionally I get mild period cramps but nothing worse than the norm...you can't escape all the blessings of being a girl!"	10	November 12, 2015	7	82
71,080	Viberzi	irritable bowel syndrome	"I have had IBS-D for nearly 25 years and getting worse as time goes on. Flare ups after everything I ate. Traveling anywhere is horrible and I could never eat the day before flying until I landed then would eat. My Dr prescribed this medicine and I have been taking it 2 weeks. So far so good with only 2 diarrhea episodes. That is really good for me! I hope it changes my life and everyone suffering from this frustrating condition! I'm sorry to the ones it didn't help I hope you can find some relief soon!"	10	March 28, 2017	16	97
130,585	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"My Mirena has been nothing but a constant source of frustration for the almost two years I have had it. It is now removed. Most prominently, I have always had severe cramping since inserting it (never before was cramping an issue for me). I never really stopped spotting or ever had regular periods. I developed cervical bruising because of it. Nausea was a daily issue. And most recently, I have attended over 10 doctors appointments including three emergency room visits over the course of the last three months, due to ongoing complications with bacterial infections and ovarian cysts resulting in crippling pain. Never before have I had to deal with any of these issues. "	1	May 1, 2012	8	115
59,065	Morphine	chronic pain	"I'm not going into all the details about what is wrong with me but my pain is bad enough that I take morphine sulfate 100mg three times a day, nucynta 100mg twice a day & soma 350mg 2XDay. Well what I'm wondering is has anybody ever had some hearing loss? I've also experience Moodiness, twitchy movements (occasionally) wondering if these are drug related problems?"	7	November 19, 2017	1	64
106,181	Oxymetazoline	nasal congestion	"I have been a satisfied Afrin loyalist for years, but as of today will no longer be able to say the same because the bottles are now outfitted with what appear to be new child protection safety caps, AND THEY ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN. Impossible. After removing the disposable outer plastic seal (not new), I and another perfectly able adult tried and tried to turn and remove the nozzle cap, without success. Meaning, this new design isn't just a minor hindrance or annoyance; we were NEVER able to open and use the product. It will have to be returned for refund. Disappointing!"	2	January 17, 2016	7	102
88,567	Adderall	adhd	"I was prescribed this medicine when I was a young child for ADHD. I took it all the way though my high school years until I decided I didn't need it. I backed this theory by saying "It made me feel funny and zone out". I stopped taking it and since then I dropped out of school, picked up a drug problem and have been in and out of jail. I know I can't blame this on not taking medicine but I do know I didn't do any of that stuff when I was taking it. I was a pretty good kid. I recently got my G.E.D and am going to be attending college in the fall. I am actually trying to get back on this medicine so I can stay focused. I am excited to see whats in store in the future. But what I am really trying to say this drug works wonders."	10	May 28, 2009	77	155
87,786	Naproxen	osteoarthritis	"I suffer from severe arthritis due in part to extensive cervical fusion. About 2 months ago my doctor prescribed Naproxen and I am pleasantly surprised with the results so far. While I am not a fan of NSAIDs any relief from this pain is worth the risk. It doesn't do much for breakout pain but when I get that nagging pain in my neck it does help, but only in conjunction with a pain killer."	8	December 7, 2009	17	75
203,496	Nasonex	allergic rhinitis	"I went to see my doctor about inflammation to my throat and a slight bit of congestion in the mornings. He prescribed Nasonex. What a relief. Although my symptoms are probably slight compared to most others, this product was easy to use and effective without the harsh chemical feel or taste associated with other nasal medications. Instead of two sprays per nostril, I have elected to use just one spray in each nostril and found my symptoms relieved. If your opinion of nasal sprays are anything like mine used to be, give Nasonex a try for your seasonal allergies."	10	April 9, 2009	30	99
166,028	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I've been on Skyla for 20 days now. This rating is for the side effects. Women need to know that these side effects CAN happen to anyone and they aren't pretty!! I began with an exaggeration of hair loss...I just had my son 3 months ago and thought it was related to the post partum but then I began to notice weird pimples appearing! I googled the symptoms of these new weird pimples and guess what? They're CYSTIC!!! Grrrrrrrrr!!! They are painful, horrible, ugly planets that according to google, will leave permanent scars! I also began to have horrible headaches! I called doctor's office today to get it removed! I hope it works for all you ladies! But just be aware of the nasty side effects! I rather use condoms than go bald and have scars!"	2	February 9, 2017	1	136
166,979	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"Honestly I was freaked out because I read reviews like these before I went to my appointment which was yesterday, 6-29-16. So I took 3 Advil about an hour before my appointment. When I got there I was scared but the doctor assured me it wasn't that bad etc. Honestly when I read that people cried and such during the insertion I think they are just crazy. I did feel pressure but I didn't even flinch. There was no pain. My doctor couldn't get over the fact that I didn't seem to even notice she was there. I drove myself there and back and literally never even knew there was a difference. I had some very light cramping later that night and a light headache the next day and I have seemed to lost my appetite but that's it. I am happy about it!"	10	June 30, 2016	4	144
41,065	Acetaminophen / oxycodone	pain	"Percocet was a life saver for me. I was on Vicodin prior, and they didn't help whatsoever. I had taken Vicodin for like, 5 years. I was at the point where I had to take like SIX Vicodin to get relief. People acted like I was a seeker but I'm definitely not, I just got a high tolerance because the dose was never changed. Percocet helps so much more! If I'm in 10/10 pain, I can take like one and a half or two - and it'll take it down to a 3-4/10. I have quite a few health issues, my main issue is a back injury from cheerleading and a bladder issue called interstitial cystitis. It's excruciating. Since changing to Percocet, I went from every month or two, being in the ER... to, no ER visits!"	9	June 7, 2014	86	137
159,086	TriNessa	acne	"This medication definitely reacts differently for everyone. This is my ninth birth control I've been on in my life. I used to get cystic acne terribly on my face and every birth control has had a different side effect for me. This one has been pretty bad. I no longer have terrible cystic acne on my face, but now it has appeared all over my back. Also, if you are taking depression medication, I really don't recommend. This has absolutely made me more depressed and I've also gained a lot of weight after almost 3 months of it. I think the pill makes me need to emotional eat."	3	February 26, 2017	2	108
196,566	Letrozole	breast cance	"I have been taking Femara for almost two years now after my second surgery for estrogen receptive positive breast cancer with no lymph nodes involved. Sure there are multiple side effects, some pretty tough to deal with sometimes but I am 66 years young and I love living. Give it a GO and keep on living."	10	April 10, 2013	186	56
107,252	Implanon	birth control	"This website has reassured me that I am not crazy! I had Implanon inserted in February 2011. Insertion was fairly painless, it took months of getting used to it in my arm. My periods were unpredictable but not constant. However, the biggest side effect for me was the weight gain, 30 pounds in a year. I made my appointment to have it removed last month, my doctor did not want to remove it. She told me that weight gain is not a side effect, I just need to exercise. I had it removed anyway. I found this website with reviews from women with my experiences and I am so grateful! Implanon is effective, but the weight gain and mood change was not worth it for me in the end."	4	March 21, 2012	2	129
170,385	Quetiapine	bipolar disorde	"I have a child on Seroquel. We've tried Abilify, Risperdal, and Geodon to no avail. Seroquel seems to keep her psychotic symptoms at a whisper instead of shouting in her head. My husband has also used Seroquel for his schizoaffective disorder. He switched to Risperdal because the Seroquel was sedating when ingesting over 50mg and he needed doses during the day. Our daughter is on an average of 500mg a day with no sedating effects whatsoever and we're wondering if she just does not do well on this class of drug since 600mg a day is the highest she can safely go for her age. Nothing seems to keep her psychotic symptoms completely in check, particularly her paranoia."	5	January 27, 2016	10	118
219,659	Taytulla	birth control	"I have been on taytulla for 6 months now and it has made me extremely depressed. I started feeling these symptoms 3 months in but decided to give it some time before cutting it off. I barely leave my house anymore, I never hang out with my friends, I am always sad, nervous, tired, and anxious. I have trouble gaining motivation to attend school. Overall, it has just made me extremely depressed and this will be the last packet I take of it. It has done a great job at preventing pregnancy, but the emotional distress just isn't worth it anymore."	2	May 4, 2017	7	101
177,981	Duloxetine	pain	"Cymbalta is a wonder pill for me. I was in a car accident almost a year ago and still suffer from neck pain. My GP refused to prescribe me any pain medication that worked because they were narcotics. I was depressed from the pain and the effect it had on my work performance and romantic relationship. I begged him to take the pain away and swore I didn't want to get high. He referred me to a psychiatrist and he put me on Cymbalta. My pain dropped from 7/10 to 3/10 with Cymbalta. It took two weeks on 60mg to kick in, but once it did, wow the difference was incredible. I'm thinking that in a few more weeks my pain may drop even more. The best part is there are NO side effects for me!"	10	July 12, 2012	47	136
194,028	Stribild	0</span> users found this comment helpful.	"I'm on day 3 of stribild. I am HIV negative but use stribild as PrEP for full protection against infection. So far very well tolerated as a first time user. No signs or symptoms or side effects. Will take it daily for life."	10	September 12, 2017	0	43
65,024	Saphris	bipolar disorde	"I am a fine artist with Bipolar. I have been taking Saphris for almost a month, which was added to my other medicines Lithium and Depakote. The first night (5mg) I woke to use the restroom and felt so dizzy I thought there was no way I would be taking it again - even in the morning I felt so tired, but it lifted around noon and I just felt calm the rest of the day. The next day was a little better and so on. After a week my Psych doctor put me on 10mg at bedtime but after 4 days still felt too tired to do much but watch T.V, so went down to 5mg again. Racing thoughts have leveled out and I no longer have paranoia/suspicious feelings and anger problems are all but gone. Best of all I enjoy working on my art again and can concentrate more on it!"	10	November 13, 2011	23	153
229,760	Lurasidone	bipolar disorde	"I have been on Latuda for about 2 months now, I take 120mg at about 8-8:45pm every night. Positives are that it makes me have almost no manic episodes and very few "mood switches". It has also helped with my sleep. Before I was getting about 2-4 hours asleep at most each day. Now with the Latuda I sleep from about 9pm till 10am. The struggles I have with it are that it makes it very very hard to get up in the morning for school or whatever unless I get to sleep in until my body is ready. It has also made it very hard for me to eat. Since starting I have lost nearly 15 pounds. Other than that Latuda has made a huge impact on my life. I'm finally starting too feel like how a normal 16yr old should!"	9	May 30, 2012	61	142
104,202	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	endometriosis	"It is the Best Medicine ever INVENTED! No Issues, No pain, spotting, bleeding, no period nothing. Tried every Birth Control, including Lupron Depot for Endometriosis nothing worked but this. I would pay FULL PRICE & would not care. I pay $150, insurance pays the rest but I have been pain free for over 3 years, and I was diagnosed in 2000 and it is now 2013, you do the math it took 10 years to be OK."	10	March 21, 2013	9	77
175,078	Xylometazoline	nasal congestion	"It was prescribed by my doctors several years ago. Now it's OTC. It works perfectly and in a timely manner. It's soothing and not harsh like most nasal sprays. No horrible aftertaste either. Used it for years with none of the side affects mentioned."	10	November 3, 2011	24	44
127,626	Phentermine	weight loss	"I LOVE LOVE LOVE this pill already. I've been only taking it for 8 days and already I lost 9 lbs. I weighed 188 lbs and now I'm 179 since I've started taking it. It helps curb your appetite. I have to remember to eat honestly. I do have blurry vision and dry mouth and tons of energy. I'm not constipated like most because I take vitamin C I guess. I love the results and will continue to use it. I'm 5'1'' and my goal weight is 130lbs. I will keep y'all updated :)"	10	May 8, 2017	50	94

41,042

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

chronic pain

"Am prescribed this for chronic pain 5/325... 3 a day for back and hip pain, it doesn't help at all....Drs that write THIS DOSAGE...should have to only take this amount if they have or ever get "CHRONIC PAIN""

1

April 19, 2016

19

38

91,967

Lyrica

diabetic peripheral neuropathy

"Lyrica is about as effective as opiates without the baggage that comes with the latter. Lyrica has it's own side effects for me while working up to 450 mg/day including a floaty spaced out sensation, INSANE appetite, and constipation - these side effects largely disappeared at the 2-week point. Pain relief was fairly quick, at about the third or fourth day."

8

June 12, 2014

70

61

87,896

Clindamycin

bacterial infection

"I have taken Clindamycin a few times as its the only antibiotic I am not allergic to. This time I'm taking it for a recurring bladder infection 300mg every 6 hours. I have MS so discomfort in my tummy is a normal thing for me. One day in and my bladder infection is so much better. This is the absolute best antibiotic I have taken for a bladder infection. The heartburn and yuck taste in your mouth is unpleasant but temporary. You know doubt will end up with a yeast infection from this antibiotic because it kills ALL bacteria good and bad. But because it works quickly the side effects are worth it."

10

April 2, 2017

14

113

136,306

Prazosin

post traumatic stress disorde

"Suffer from ptsd and bipolar disorder. Reliving traumatic violence during nightmares, waking in pools of sweat, and physically defending myself for many years while attempting to sleep. In addition to 200 mg seroquel prescribed at bedtime for 5 years doctor added 3 mg prazosin 3 years ago. The results have been life changing. Very few night terrors. My wife feels safe sleeping beside me. I'm so appreciative to my psychiatrist for prescribing this medication. I can't recall any side effects. 30 years of living with this affliction have been all but been remidied. Thank you"

9

May 30, 2016

40

95

184,860

Canagliflozin

diabetes, type 2

"My brother was prescribed Invokana almost three years and developed a cancerous tumor in his kidney. it was a very complicated surgery because of where the tumor was located and because of that the entire kidney had to be removed. he was taking 300 mg. upon diagnosis the surgeons instructed my brother to stop the medication immediately. my brother never had any kidney problems in his whole life. let this be a warning."

1

June 30, 2015

63

73

182,245

Riociguat

pulmonary hypertension

"I did not see any positive results with this medication. I am still on this medication.Within the first 2 and 1/2 months I gained 20 lbs. I am not very happy."

1

December 4, 2017

0

31

86,361

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"I read reviews prior to my first ever colon cleanse. I chose Suprep over another brand because there is less to drink. I paid more out of pocket, but it was worth it to me. I absolutely had no problem at all. The taste is very tolerable. Some of the negative comments had me worried, but I hope that my positive experience will relieve fears of someone in the future. It is not bad at all."

10

May 2, 2012

93

76

124,221

Skyla

birth control

"I am an 18 year old girl who has never been pregnant. I wanted a form of birth control that gave me the freedom pills didn't give me. My doctor suggested Skyla Iud, since it's much smaller. I will tell you right now, do not waste your time reading horror stories. I literally spent the night before and today, during my apt reading and I was freaking out. When we finally began the procedure, I was so nervous. I felt intense pressure when she was measuring my cervix (it was 6cm), it was intense but bearable, and once she inserted the Iud, all I felt was a sharp period cramp. That's it!! I can't believe I was so scared. I only took 4 aleves before the procedure, but pls don't freak out. Remember 3 yrs of bc over 2 mins of bearable pain!"

10

February 12, 2016

8

143

166,571

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I just got skyla yesterday. The pill was not working for me and I mentioned maybe wanting skyla. Before I knew it my gyno was in the room with the kit read to insert it. So I was not prepared so I didn't take any pain killers. My cervix is very far up so she had to clamp it to pull it down. The insertion was the worst pain I have ever felt down there. Felt like knives turning as she inserted it. After I was unclamped the pressure started to go away. I went home and took some tylonal and a nap. I woke up and went to work for 12 hours. Worst decision of my life. I recomend staying home the day you get it done.It's day 2 and cramps aren't horrible but still are there and I'm spotting. I'm to afraid to put a tampon in or try having sex"

7

September 22, 2016

2

153

156,234

Bisoprolol

high blood pressure

"This medication has worked extremely well for me. My blood pressure which used to be a constant 145-150 over 100-105 within a week of use of this medication dropped to a constant 115/75. And that is a consistent measurement over several days. My heart rate which was always 85 -95 at rest is now 60-65. To be honest, I am shocked both the efficacy of this medication, and by my need for it."

10

March 14, 2008

128

73

132,749

Prochlorperazine

anxiety

"I received this medication over the counter at my local chemist for severe nausea, dizziness and headache. It worked within 30 minutes to alleviate the nausea completely and the headache is subsiding. I also have severe anxiety - the side effect of drowsiness has occurred but has helped calm me down a lot so I can rest and the dizziness is no longer noticeable so I see that as a bonus."

10

September 15, 2017

3

71

173,507

Clonazepam

anxiety

"I have used Clonazepam for over 10 years. Dosage: Three 0.5mg daily. It has helped quieten the General Anxiety Disorder most of the time. For Panic Attack Disorder, my episodes are intense that I need to use a sublingual Ativan as that works faster for me. I don't think I'd be on this planet were it not for these medicines. "

9

January 1, 2009

8

61

54,547

Bupropion / naltrexone

weight loss

"I am on my 5th week. Started at 209 lbs and am down to 196. I am also following a medical weight loss program, (that I try hard to stick to) track my food in MyFitnessPal and take a hot yoga class at least two days a week. Mild nausea during the step-up period, no other side effects. I am normally an anxious person and this does not increase my anxiety at all. I also suffer from migraines and have seen no increase in those either. I feel great. I find that taking the evening dose around 4-5pm helps with overeating at dinner and evening. This medicine is helping me stick to a "diet" program for the first time in my entire life. I even had lap-band surgery six years ago and didn't see these types of results. I am very happy with it."

10

June 4, 2017

20

144

84,949

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I've been on different birth controls for 6 years. Always on a low dose and I will say I've always had accuracy with all . After getting tests done even at 15 I've been told I'm extremely fertile. Not once did I get pregnant until at 17 I stopped for a while and I had a miscarriage. But not once taking the pill. Every month almost I become paranoid it will fail but has yet to. I take the pill around the same hour almost every day and if I miss one I double up. I get nauseous for days after so i assume it could be pregnancy. This makes me use the internet that entire month looking at pregnancy signs and reading scary reviews about women saying birth control failed them. I believe that is only because they haven't been taking it right"

8

February 26, 2016

2

144

121,849

Venlafaxine

bipolar disorde

"If I was not on Effexor (in combination with Lithium & Seroquel), truthfully, I would not be here to write this. With investigation by my psychiatrist into my medical records, we identified I have been bipolar for 40 years. Many of them I was not treated, even though I spent three different times in a "mental" facility. The only identification for me was that I was a difficult and troubled person. When I finally met the psychiatrist I have today, with his help and his innate understanding of what bipolar is, it only took 3 or 4 different prescriptions to finally arrive at Effexor giving me the best overall help. As I mentioned earlier, this prescription has truly been a life saver. No bothersome side effects."

10

February 5, 2013

79

126

183,676

Cymbalta

depression

"I lost 3 people in family to death in 15 months. I realized I had lost interest in almost everything, didn't even watch T.V in that whole time. I finally saw an ad for Cymbalta and asked my doctor about it. It's been 2 weeks. One week on 30 mg and 1 week on 60 mg. I am already taking interest in things I used to love. No side effects. What a difference this drug has made for me. I am a bit tired but sleep doesn't hurt anyone. "

10

July 30, 2009

86

90

158,914

TriNessa

ovarian cysts

"I've been on trinessa for about 9 years now. But for the last 3 years I have been having major issues that trinessa had previously helped with. These past 3 years my acne has come back, my skin is flaky and oily, I have unwanted facial hair, my periods have become much shorter which for me is not good, I have seizures during the 2 weeks leading up to my period, I am in immense pain and have severe fatigue during those 2 weeks as well. I'm not sure if the birth control has stopped working or if something else that the gyno hasn't found is causing this mess. Either way, this month I will not be taking it so I can see if being off of it helps anything."

1

December 4, 2017

1

130

164,291

Diclofenac

rheumatoid arthritis

"I have been using voltaren (diclofenac) for my RA for 27 years without any other strong medications. Yes, I lost my knee joints and had their replacement, however, for all these 27 years I have never stopped working full time job as a teacher. The most recent dosage is 150 mg a day. If I had stronger pain, I did diclofenac shots to myself and that helped a lot. What I noticed, the quality of the European diclofenac is much higher. After staying on the US production or maybe because of aging (or both), I've started feeling side effects: GERD and stomachache at night. So it's time to find something else, though I am grate full to this medication for keeping me alive and productive for 27 years!"

10

December 10, 2017

0

128

199,493

Depo-Provera

birth control

"Effective and not disappointed. After the first 3 weeks on the shot I had heavy period for almost 20 days, but after that absolutely no period, no cramping, spotting, nothing! Some weight gain but I'm successfully burning that off. The only downside is the depression and anxiety, but those are occasional. They only happen within the first couple weeks of taking the shot and I just got my third dose. Love it but it's not for everybody!"

10

January 7, 2015

11

77

94,342

Trintellix

depression

"I've suffered with depression type symptoms most of my life. I mainly suffer from Somatization disorder. I've tried many different antidepressants over the past 20 years & they usually only made me more depressed. I started 10 mg Brintellix May of 2014. I felt AMAZING! Then, it wore off & was bumped to 20mg. This worked fine. One side effect that we can't figure out is that I'm always SO HOT! Not sweating, Just always crazy hot! I weaned off the Brintellix over two months, until I was taking just a small corner of the thinner side then stopped. That was 3 weeks ago. Since then, I had TERRIBLE withdrawals & couldnt stand it. Head vibrating is the worst. Went back on Brintellix last night. I feel discouraged. But it worked for depression...."

9

July 27, 2015

54

133

94,533

Abilify

schizoaffective disorde

"I have taken Abilify for 11 years now and although it worked wonders at 1st, I have developed a rather severe case of tardive dyskinesia which makes sitting still almost impossible. I believe that after this length of time of taking it it is losing its efficacy. The parkinsonian like symptoms of the tardive dyskinesia are also embarrassing and make simple things like typing on my phone difficult. It definitely helped with my violent tendencies. Still I am ready to look for an alternative second-generation antipsychotic."

7

December 30, 2016

5

86

187,569

Naprosyn

tendonitis

"I was amazed at how quickly my pain was reduced, after just 3 doses of Naprosyn. I had suffered from the pain of tendonitis in my thumb/hand for 5 weeks before taking the medicine. Of course I wish I had seen the doctor weeks ago."

9

June 9, 2009

53

45

216,369

Sildenafil

erectile dysfunction

"I am in my early sixties. I take a 50mg and like clockwork I am hard in 45 to 60 minutes. No worries about keeping the erection long enough to climax. I can't believe just how good this drug works. Side effects for me are minimal."

10

September 1, 2016

49

46

190,532

Butorphanol

pain

"I have been on injection butorphanol for 19 1/2 years due to multiple injuries sustained in an assault on active duty. Unable to take any other narcotic I was put on this. Though people are different it is almost impossible to get physically addicted to this medicine. It is very expensive, so after all these years of being in relative freedom of great pain I am now bed ridden due to the VA hospital refusing to pay for it anymore. "

10

November 15, 2013

4

81

83,029

Paxil

major depressive disorde

"Have been on Paxil 20-60mg for 11 years and have found that while I still experience depressive episodes, occasionally suicidal ideas, I tend to recover faster- weeks instead of months. I've also experienced weight gain 30+ lbs, high blood pressure, constant dry mouth, lack of libido and difficulty with orgasms. These side effects have affected my marriage and self-esteem and am currently slowly weaning off Paxil."

7

June 19, 2014

28

66

168,613

Vilazodone

major depressive disorde

"This medication is terrrible. Right away I was experiencing nausea every day. I had blurred vision and I felt like I couldn't think very well. My brain was all foggy. I craved sweets and carbs all the time. I took it for a month and gained about 15 pounds. I also had the most extreme horrible vivid nightmares where I was afraid to close my eyes and sometimes I felt like I couldn't wake up. I woke up covered in sweat with a racing heart frightened. I also got brain zaps where it felt like my brain was being electrocuted for a second I feel like I turned into a monster on this drug. I was filled with so much rage and anger and I hated everyone and everything. I would have times that I just broke down crying uncontrollably. So i switched"

1

December 10, 2016

15

143

118,940

Zoloft

bipolar disorde

"I took Zoloft for 2 years at 100mg daily for bipolar disorder type I. Zoloft is wonderful in that it made me significantly less anxious. However, it didn't succeed in making me any less depressed. Also, as with most anti-depressants, I experienced a decreased sex drive. "

6

May 14, 2011

15

47

63,670

Epiduo

acne

"I began using this product a little over a month ago. At first it was working I had fewer zits but they were not all gone. Then out of nowhere I started breaking out like crazy again! Epiduo burns my skin and dries it. I tolerated those symptoms at first because the product worked but now it's really no longer worth it. I've tried Proactive and countless over the counter medication. Nothing seems to work for me."

3

May 25, 2014

12

77

205,736

Pristiq

depression

"I have been taking Pristiq for nearly 2 weeks due to losing my father in October 2010. I tried to fight my depression but it was starting to control my life. I am feeling better having a good day today has been a long time since I have had a good day I have had some nausea and a bit tired but overall see light at the end of the tunnel finally. Don't feel ashamed of taking medication, depression is worse if not treated. "

8

January 31, 2011

11

85

104,058

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have been switching from birth control to birth control, trying to find what works the best with my body. Lutera is okay; my acne is manageable, no weight gain/loss, and no depression. I don't like how it makes me nauseous a lot, but maybe that's just with the starting months. I really don't like how it is giving me cramps (I'm nowhere near my period week) and COMPLETELY took away my sex drive. It scares me when a medication gives me a certain reaction, but it scares me even more when the medication takes something away from me that I was fine with."

4

November 29, 2013

12

104

31,402

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE. I have had a yeast infection before so I knew I had it again but this time instead of a pill from the doctor I went ahead and bought this. BIG MISTAKE. I took a shower and used this (around 9:00 pm) and woke up about 15 mins ago (3:25 am) and I'm in so much pain and I have never been this swollen in my life and I'm quite frankly scared. Guess it's back to the dr I go."

1

June 28, 2016

2

85

94,150

Trintellix

depression

"i have been on Brintellix for 6 months and feel amazing. I have energy and desire to be active and involved. I had noticed an improvement in my ability to concentrate and remember tasks. I love it and am so glad I feel whole."

10

December 1, 2015

67

44

27,551

Ivermectin

head lice

""Treated daughter as directed with Sklice, and 5 days later, live lice reappeared. Disappointed to say the least after washing bedding, putting away stuffed animals, etc. Any health care provider I talked to about the re-occurrence said that you MUST comb out the nits even though the Sklice directions and website advertise that no combing is needed. Feel greatly misled." But that was not the problem because in addition I did nit comb every time. This has been the 4th time doing this at $200 a treatment(Yes one time use per tube) wow is SkyLice getting over on us. Seems Skylice owes me some money back. It does not work...."

1

February 6, 2017

7

110

190,435

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo

birth control

"This is my second time on Ortho Lo and I have to say I am unimpressed again. I gave it a 5 as it does protect from pregnancy well, but that's it. This pill makes me feel crazy, have racing anxious thoughts, worrying about lots of things including death, like crying or punching someone in the face, and very tired. My face breaks out painfully. My breasts are so sore I can barely move. My periods are heavier and more painful. Also, my hair is thinner and comes out in clumps. To whoever wrote they had that happen and heard going off it makes it worse: go off it! I was on this for a year, and when I went off it, my hair grew back in and the thinning spots went away. Coming back on it, I already feel my hair thinning."

5

January 9, 2011

2

143

118,775

Zoloft

panic disorde

"After 1 week of loose bowels and strange stomach noises/sensations, week 2 came and the jaw clenching/teeth grinding sensation in my temples started. Along with throat pain and suicidal thoughts, it was tough to stick it out and stay on but I did. I started on 25mg then up to 50mg then on to 75mg by week 3. Things got better around then. I still felt anxious, but the medicine was blocking my physical response that my body would produce from stress and anxiety. I would get chest pains, stomach pains, head pains all the time, got checked out by every specialist under the sun, and I'm a healthy 31 year old man with normal or better than normal heart, brain, lung and organ function. It was all in my head and Zoloft stopped my suffering."

10

April 8, 2012

63

136

30,730

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"OMG I wish I had read these comments before buying this product. I bought the generic version of monistat (the one day treatment) for a YI. I have had YIs before and they usually go away with a diet change (eating more yogurt, garlic, etc) but not this one. Felt ok for about an hour after inserting the medicine, but then an increasing burning sensation developed. It has been a few hours since I started the treatment and given the reviews, I am not looking forward to the rest of the day. Most of the cream even seems to have already worked itself out and the burning is still there. I want to wash it the rest out, but have decided to deal with the burn and hope the product works. Will definitely be calling the doctor next time."

2

July 18, 2017

5

139

225,526

Bupropion

major depressive disorde

"I have battled with Bipolar, depression for many years. And all my problems peaked now that I'm back from Afghanistan. Been on many different medicines through the years. I started taking Wellbutrin approximately 3 weeks ago. And it is now starting to take effect. The only reason it didn't get a higher score from me is because the medication just started to kick in and its not at its full effect. I work as a paramedic and have also dealt with many people with everything from bipolar to schizophrenia. Anyone that's been in this situation know that there is initial effects but the people who say it is working after a day or two are experiencing a placebo effect. These medicines affect chemicals in your brain. Therefore take time to take full effect. "

8

July 3, 2014

95

134

151,591

Chantix

smoking cessation

"So far I have been taking Chantix for two weeks and it has been great. I set a quit date for one week after I started taking the pills but since I ran out of smokes a day early, reset my quit date to one day earlier than originally planned. I would not be telling you the truth if I said that I did not get cravings to smoke from time to time. I will tell you that the cravings are not strong and pass in a tolerable amount of time. I know that there is more to quiting smoking than taking a pill and getting over the chemical addiction, but there is also a years long habitual addiction to consider. So as the pill is helping me very well with my chemical addiction, I know it is up to me to break the habit."

9

September 2, 2015

25

145

113,544

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine

headache

"I started getting severe headaches 3 months after starting a new job I loved; I was only getting between 4-6 hrs of sleep a night after being on my feet 16 hrs a day. Artificial lights were like swords in my brain during the day, and towards the evening were intolerable. Noise was also making my head hurt worse - to the point where I was throwing up from the pain. I was given Topamax and had great results for a week. Then tapered to better results than not taking it. I was still getting the headaches daily. My doctor prescribed Fioricet PRN along with Propanalol to take with the Topamax as a preventative measure. What a relief. What a difference. I had a Doctor of Osteopathy who immediately knew what to prescribe via my symptoms."

9

October 5, 2017

2

136

125,161

Dulcolax

constipation

"I took one pill earlier thinking it was a slower release of a pill, woke up after midnight with the worst abdominal pain and nausea. I was needing relief, but was not expecting to be in this much pain."

4

November 3, 2016

6

39

16,511

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"Awful Birth Control - If your doctor has prescribed this to you, please ask them to reconsider because it truly shouldn't even be on the market. Spotting, nausea, headaches, weight gain, are all a few side effects."

1

January 14, 2016

4

37

29,131

Topiramate

migraine prevention

"LOVE ! Honestly. In the beginning, I did want to get off this medication. Some of the side effects for the first couple months are just annoying, but I was able to push through them. I was overweight at the time of starting this too for my migraines, and my migraines/headaches were SO BAD. But I was able to lose some weight from it too, which is nice. The most annoying side effect in my opinion would be the tingling in the tips of the fingers and toes, only lasted maybe 2-3 months for me. After that they faded and they're gone. After about a month a half of using this drug my headaches subsided quickly, now I'm migraine and headache free completely. I will forever take this medication as long as my Neuro says its okay too."

10

March 18, 2017

14

138

121,880

Venlafaxine

hot flashes

"Efexor has been instrumental in controlling my hot flashes and my mood. The only drawback I find is when I have a lapse; besides the hot flashes getting worse; is brain-zaps, they are annoying but I learned that they are not dangerous. Also the generic is not as effective for me as the brand name. I highly recommend it."

10

April 18, 2013

95

59

46,392

Modafinil

shift work sleep disorde

"Works well it will keep you up. At the same time if you get off work and need to sleep you still can. Not like other medications. Alert but no strong out feeling."

9

November 25, 2011

63

33

188,185

ParaGard

birth control

" Had it put in two months ago. Insertion was a mildly unpleasant experience, but not bad. I went to the library to work right afterward. Cramped every few days for the first month, but I haven't felt anything this month. I still use condoms here and thats out of paranoia, but it's amazing to (mostly) not worry about getting pregnant. I've been recommending this to my friends. Just be sure you have a good doctor with lots of practice inserting IUDs. Hypochondriacs might want to use a birth control method less easy to use as a scapegoat for every headache or tired afternoon, though."

9

December 5, 2017

0

105

82,853

Paxil

anxiety

"Paxil is going to effect everyone differently. What worked great for me, may be the worst medication you've ever tried. I've been on Paxil for 20 years and for a large majority of those years, Paxil really helped me with my anxiety. I've been back and forth between 15-30mg many times. I never had any major side effects from it (not libido, not weight gain). The thing with Paxil is, there's the potential for what's called "Paxil poop out" (yes, it's real, Google it) where the Paxil stops being effective. I was completely unaware of this so I was totally blindsided with debilitating anxiety and horrible panic attacks out of nowhere one day. I was really bummed because Paxil had done so much good for me. It's a great med when it works."

9

September 6, 2016

54

133

13,127

Xolair

asthma, maintenance

"Hello. I've had asthma since childhood 57 years old my asthma attacks were so bad tried everything. My allergist suggested xolair. My asthma is under control. I feel great regular injections twice a week. I thank my Dr and xolair if your asthma is bad give a try. God bless"

10

November 14, 2015

23

50

144,842

Etonogestrel

birth control

"Worst decision ever! I have literally had my period every single day since about having it in for a month since Aug 2014 With maybe a couple days or a week here and there of breaks but right back. Yes it has prevented me from getting pregnant but at this point sex is a complete turn off I get so embarrassed with the constant bleeding even though my partner doesn't care, I can't even think about sex anymore. My doctor kept telling me to wait it out that the bleeding would stop eventually and almost 2 years later, no thanks!! Thankfully I will be having it removed the 21st. Never had any issues with depo."

1

January 12, 2016

0

115

90,573

Docosanol

herpes simplex

"I had a cold sore on my lip and as soon as it went away two others popped up. They were so bad and I was so miserable so I finally went out and got abreva. I'm on day six of using the medicine and my cold sore is already gone! It would've went away so much sooner if I hadn't waited so long to get the medicine, it's expensive but it's definitely worth the price! I'd recommend abreva to anyone who has a cold sore you will not regret it."

8

July 9, 2015

3

91

206,751

Duac

acne

"I had acne and i used duac cream it really is good but i only use it when i need to because i have friends who it has stopped working because there skin built up a tolerence to it (or something like that) ..really helpful always makes my acne clear"

9

August 26, 2016

6

50

104,327

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have been on Portia for over a year it has made me lose weight and caused me to have crazy mood-swings. i got two benefits from the pill which is weight loss and definitely did not get pregnant. This pill works really good for me and I will continue using it until I'm ready to have a child in the future."

8

June 29, 2012

14

62

147,239

Alprazolam

anxiety

"I had severe anxiety, agoraphobia. I am on Xanax for about 3-4 month started with 0.25mg morning and 0.25mg at night and now on 0.50mg two times a day and feel great. No panic and my life is much easy. The world is more familiar and I can go anywhere. It's like I have wings now. I will try to leave the medication in future but for now I accept my situation because I like the feeling of living. As an anxious I was afraid of death same as I was afraid of life. Now, I LIVE."

10

May 25, 2013

128

97

172,031

Amitiza

constipation, drug induced

"I had a tummy tuck on Dec 18. The surgery was painful but the constipation from opioids from the surgery was just as bad. My plastic surgeon wasn't familiar with treating OIC so I called my primary care physician. She gave me Amitiza 24mcg. It took almost two days but it was amazing and I was so thankful. I had to remain on opioids for three weeks and the Amitiza worked so well I haven't had any issues!! Thank you Amitiza!!!"

10

January 12, 2016

35

81

91,799

Lyrica

ibromyalgia

"I started with the trial way back in 05/06 and what a difference it made in my life. I lived with that muscle pain for 45 years and tried numerous medications with no lasting relief. When I seen the ad for the trial with a Dr I had nothing to lose but 9 different kinds of drugs and their side affects. Although I was at the top of the dosage after 18 months I was pain free for the first time in over ten years with no side affects. Even though we have added low dosage pain medications back in over the years, mainly during the winter, I'm still at a tolerable level with Lyrica. I have recommended this medication to people with explainable nerve pain many times."

10

September 14, 2016

58

128

10,656

Spironolactone

acne

"This drug seems to be working well for me. I am 28 and over the past year I have been suffering from pretty bad cystic acne. I have tried every kind of over-the-counter treatment, Differin, Clindagel, and antibiotics, all without any long-term success. Since beginning this pill, my acne has reduced signifcantly and has become less inflamed and cystic. As far as side effects go, I have definitely become dehydrated, but drinking more water is worth the improvement I have seen."

9

February 22, 2010

28

81

72,270

Tramadol

ibromyalgia

"I have struggled with many strong meds to help with the pain. All of them would have to keep increasing to work. Tramadol has given me my life back. I have been taking it for 2 years, and it worked immediately."

10

April 25, 2013

103

41

225,123

Bupropion

smoking cessation

"I'm currently on day 6 of not smoking. Day 3 was the worst day of all but I stayed busy and worked through it. Quitting smoking isn't easy. I tried everything on my own and almost quit trying until my doctor gave me the Bupropion. Bupropion has helped tremendously but I still went through withdrawals and I still had to apply the effort to want to quit and do my part to say no to the cravings, and i have to work through the emotional side of day 3 and finding new things to do with my free time. Once you make it past day 3 everyday gets easier and easier. You just have to be determined you want to quit then work to achieve your goal."

9

February 22, 2016

24

127

7,949

Xanax

panic disorde

"Am female veteran that served in Afghanistan and Iraq in the Navy. I got out in 2003 and have been going to the VA ever since. I have post traumatic stress disorder and extremely bad panic attacks. At least 3 to 4x's a day. I can't leave my home; I'm paralyzed with fear. At first the VA came up with the right combination of QUETIAPINE and 3MG Xanax Daily. I was able to go back to work as a correctional officer at a Georgia state prison. I was happy and my kids were happy. Miracle. Then the VA Mental Health Center at Dublin canceled all Xanax for everyone last January 2011. In the last year I have lost my job, friends, kids. I'm scared all the time. I have on slots of panic attacks and can't leave the house anymore. "

10

June 18, 2012

38

141

176,582

Lorazepam

sedation

"Lorazepam 1mg was very effective before I had my gall bladder out. The anxiety and panic was gone. I do take it before my kids get home from school too. It helps me tremendously with my stress, panic, and anxiety. "

10

September 27, 2011

9

41

89,825

Celexa

depression

"I responded after one week. The side effects (lethargy, some bowel problems) are the only reason i didnt rate this medicine a 10. After 44 years of excessive anxiety and depression I finally feel like I can be "myself" instead enslaved to unreasonable thoughts and frustrations. Ironically, I avoided these types of meds for years, instead "self medicating" with alcohol and cynicism. Had I switched to this years ago maybe I would still be married to a wonderful woman. Sad, but true."

8

March 25, 2008

771

82

92,013

Lyrica

ibromyalgia

"I found this to be very effective in treating the after effects of double fusion of cervical vertebrae. Then I found I was having less difficulty with fibromyalgia. I was on 3 a day and only side effect was weight gain."

10

January 5, 2014

57

41

223,127

Estradiol

postmenopausal symptoms

"Worked wonderful for my mood swings, hot flashes, night sweats and sleepless nights. Used it for 4 years. Now I have been off for 2 months and can't stand the reappearance of all those nasty menopausal symptoms. I may have to go back on it."

10

November 8, 2015

52

45

208,045

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"I read all the previous reviews before doing the bowel prep and borrowed all the ideas I thought would work for me. Two days before my procedure I kept my diet pretty light with limited meat. The day before was all clear liquids, Gatorade, and coconut water. I was worried about nausea and vomiting so called my doctor who said I should take GasEx 30 minutes before starting the Suprep. I followed the directions on the box but cut some lemon wedges to suck on in between drinks of the liquid. I didn't think it was awful (not as bad as taking Nyquil). No nausea or cramping. It was pretty simple. Did not use GasEx for morning dose and had mild vomiting. Otherwise, much easier than anticipated."

10

April 11, 2014

26

127

153,283

Doxycycline

acne

"let me say I am 20, started off with tiny blackheads all over my head and a couple big pimples on my chin. I used this combined with tretinoine .1% cream. THIS TAKES TIME. I read up on this website while using it. first 3-4 weeks of using this and the creme I've had the WORST acne I have ever had in my life. almost like cysts all over my forehead and chin. it gets better as everyone says. I almost quit but now 2 months in, my face is clear but now I have scarring which I never had before. I am going back to the derm in a week and we will see how it goes. PATIENCE IS KEY!! don't give up! I almost did"

7

March 7, 2015

34

127

95,111

Guanfacine

adhd

"My son took generic for about 6 months. His dr actually prescribed it to him to help him sleep. He has ADHD combined type with emotion dysregulation. I actually can't believe it was prescribed to help control ADHD behaviors. My son was taking Vyvanse during the day then Guafacine at night. It made him extremely irritable and tired. I took him off both of the meds. He's hyper but a whole lot less frustrated that's for sure"

1

April 14, 2017

38

77

74,423

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I am almost done with my second pack of this birth control. Overall I have NOTHING to complain about. I put on a couple of pounds but I honestly would not blame that on the pill besides the fact that it's my first year in college. Didn't worsen or better my skin and did not cause me ANY mood swings and my sex drive is still intact, haha. The only thing I could probably say about it is that I will almost be a month late on my period but as I've read other reviews I hear that is normal but I am not sure how comfortable I am with that. I rather not have to have a mini panic attack every time I miss a period and wonder if I'm pregnant. But like I said, overall pretty great pill!"

9

January 22, 2010

19

140

67,947

Plan B

emergency contraception

"BE PATIENT!! You're most likely reading these reviews either because you're thinking about taking the pill or you're scared out of your mind because you took the pill. I was scared out of my mind. My boyfriend and I had sex June 4th and I took it the next morning which was within 12 hours. I've taken the pill twice before because of the same reasoning, the condom broke. I didn't have any side effects to the pill the very first time I took it but the second time I got the worst stomach pains, headaches, and worst of all I felt nauseous. This was going on for two weeks and Today which is June 17th I finally got my period. The cramps hurt really bad and It's a pretty heavy flow when usually my period are light."

10

June 17, 2016

11

138

6,622

Primidone

benign essential trem

"I'm a 26 year old female and my tremor started when I was 20. Back and forth to the doctors for 4 years and told it was due to 'anxiety.' 2 years ago they sent me to a neurologist who diagnosed me with a benign essential tremor which worsens when physical. I've been on Primidone for approximately 6 months now and have increased the dosage from 50 mg now a month later 300mg. Tremor comes and goes still but not as bad. My next problem now is a rare side effect of Primidone is a skin rash, my doctors are unable to confirm whether this is due to the medication or whether it is Rosacea, does anyone else have this problem? I have now been advised to decrease my dosage! I cannot win."

10

April 15, 2017

11

133

68,382

Plan B

emergency contraception

"I have used this product 4 times and each time it has been very effective. The side effects aren't that bad, the worst that happens is stronger cramps on your period and fatigue. Your period may come a couple days after you take the pill or it may not even come that month however you shouldn't stress because stressing will delay it even more. This product is great and if taken correctly you should have nothing to worry about."

10

April 26, 2013

33

79

216,245

Copper

birth control

"I just had the copper iud put in yesterday, so I can only rate my experience so far. After reading page after page about this product and tons of reviews, I was very scared about the pain factor. I'm 40 and have never been pregnant, so I assumed insertion would be painful. I ate breakfast and took 800mg of Ibuprofen 2 hours prior to my appointment. I practiced my yoga breathing and focused on a spot on the ceiling. No problem. The doctor doing the procedure wasn't experienced, so a supervising physician was there. They told me what they were doing at each phase. They dilated me to a 6, then a 7. I felt a little pressure and it was uncomfortable, but no pain at any point. I even went on an excursion to the Queen Mary with family later."

8

June 17, 2015

2

141

60,627

Claravis

acne

"I'm 20 years old and am on my third month of Claravis. Since being on the medicine my face is worse than it's ever been before. My acne wasn't severe to begin with, although it was scarring in certain areas. I keep hoping it will get better, but it hasn't yet. I've tried everything else there is to take so I feel like this is my only option."

5

August 4, 2010

5

68

162,465

Loratadine / pseudoephedrine

allergic rhinitis

"I took this at 7 am to try and fix itchy eyes. So far, 4 hours later, there is still slight itchiness and wateriness. Worse is the side-effects. I feel slightly jittery, yet mentally it feels like I've taken a tranquillizer. I don't feel I'm safe to drive. Basically if you are a first time user of the 24 hour version, don't try it on a day you have to use a car."

1

September 1, 2009

18

73

90,715

Chateal

endometriosis

"Effective for birth control and less painful periods, but HOLY moly, NO NO NO on depression and acne. I've been depressed before, but this birth control made have thoughts of suicide for the first time in my whole life. I felt like crying for no reason every day, I thought life would be better for everyone if I weren't here anymore... I stopped taking it for 2 weeks, and for the first time in months, I feel like myself again. I feel like my head isn't on sideways, and I feel better. More energy, happier, no crying... My face broke out like crazy and I've always had normal skin. Not worth it for me. I'd rather take a few days off every month due to painful cramps than be crazy and pimply."

3

March 24, 2016

4

132

113,380

Bisacodyl

constipation

"I took it right before bed (around 10) I slept great all night and by 9 in the morning I was going. Had some gas pain and some back pain but after I went I felt much better. Make sure you drink a lot of water because that definitely helps the cramps and the pain. Good Luck :)e"

8

June 16, 2015

14

58

186,068

Desvenlafaxine

major depressive disorde

"After having my daughter last September, I fell into severe PPD and anxiety. I tried many types of meds, but had minimal if any relief and most left me more exhausted than I was to begin with. I started Pristiq Aug 6th of this year after having a DNA profile of the meds I could tolerate (not very many!) and with every week, I've felt better. Every week (except for the first few weeks), I've been able to look back and see how much I feel more like myself again and how much my anxiety has lessened. Almost 12 weeks since I began and I am very thankful for it. Remember, it's not a quick fix, no antidepressant is, it definitely took time."

10

October 26, 2015

24

123

114,158

Ritalin-SR

narcolepsy

"I didn't give this a 10 simply because I don't feel it last as long as it should. However, during the time I do take it, it's great. Wide awake without being jittery. Good stuff."

9

November 12, 2008

39

35

154,608

Metronidazole

clostridial infection

"I was diagnosed with C. diff about a week ago. They think I got it from taking Cefdinir for acne for way too long. I don’t know if this drug is working for me. I guess I’m not going to the bathroom as much as before but I’m very constipated and I have absolutely no appetite. Then when I do eat, my stomach pays for it so I try to refrain from eating all together. Today is day 6 on the meds and I’m experiencing severe pain when urinating like I have never felt that before!! :( its awful. I’m beginning to feel lifeless. I have no energy to do anything and that’s because I have to return back to work in two days. I thought medicine is supposed to make you feel better with time, not worse. I really hope these symptoms start to subside."

3

September 25, 2017

2

146

85,093

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I've been on this birth control for about 5 years now, it's the only one I have ever tried and I'm sticking to it! It has completely prevented any pregnancies and I never had one negative side effect. I've never had any moods swings, depression, headaches, nausea, breast soreness or anything this drug hasn't affected my personality or body at all. Occasionally I get mild period cramps but nothing worse than the norm...you can't escape all the blessings of being a girl!"

10

November 12, 2015

7

82

71,080

Viberzi

irritable bowel syndrome

"I have had IBS-D for nearly 25 years and getting worse as time goes on. Flare ups after everything I ate. Traveling anywhere is horrible and I could never eat the day before flying until I landed then would eat. My Dr prescribed this medicine and I have been taking it 2 weeks. So far so good with only 2 diarrhea episodes. That is really good for me! I hope it changes my life and everyone suffering from this frustrating condition! I'm sorry to the ones it didn't help I hope you can find some relief soon!"

10

March 28, 2017

16

97

130,585

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"My Mirena has been nothing but a constant source of frustration for the almost two years I have had it. It is now removed. Most prominently, I have always had severe cramping since inserting it (never before was cramping an issue for me). I never really stopped spotting or ever had regular periods. I developed cervical bruising because of it. Nausea was a daily issue. And most recently, I have attended over 10 doctors appointments including three emergency room visits over the course of the last three months, due to ongoing complications with bacterial infections and ovarian cysts resulting in crippling pain. Never before have I had to deal with any of these issues. "

1

May 1, 2012

8

115

59,065

Morphine

chronic pain

"I'm not going into all the details about what is wrong with me but my pain is bad enough that I take morphine sulfate 100mg three times a day, nucynta 100mg twice a day & soma 350mg 2XDay. Well what I'm wondering is has anybody ever had some hearing loss? I've also experience Moodiness, twitchy movements (occasionally) wondering if these are drug related problems?"

7

November 19, 2017

1

64

106,181

Oxymetazoline

nasal congestion

"I have been a satisfied Afrin loyalist for years, but as of today will no longer be able to say the same because the bottles are now outfitted with what appear to be new child protection safety caps, AND THEY ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO OPEN. Impossible. After removing the disposable outer plastic seal (not new), I and another perfectly able adult tried and tried to turn and remove the nozzle cap, without success. Meaning, this new design isn't just a minor hindrance or annoyance; we were NEVER able to open and use the product. It will have to be returned for refund. Disappointing!"

2

January 17, 2016

7

102

88,567

Adderall

adhd

"I was prescribed this medicine when I was a young child for ADHD. I took it all the way though my high school years until I decided I didn't need it. I backed this theory by saying "It made me feel funny and zone out". I stopped taking it and since then I dropped out of school, picked up a drug problem and have been in and out of jail. I know I can't blame this on not taking medicine but I do know I didn't do any of that stuff when I was taking it. I was a pretty good kid. I recently got my G.E.D and am going to be attending college in the fall. I am actually trying to get back on this medicine so I can stay focused. I am excited to see whats in store in the future. But what I am really trying to say this drug works wonders."

10

May 28, 2009

77

155

87,786

Naproxen

osteoarthritis

"I suffer from severe arthritis due in part to extensive cervical fusion. About 2 months ago my doctor prescribed Naproxen and I am pleasantly surprised with the results so far. While I am not a fan of NSAIDs *any* relief from this pain is worth the risk. It doesn't do much for breakout pain but when I get that nagging pain in my neck it does help, but only in conjunction with a pain killer."

8

December 7, 2009

17

75

203,496

Nasonex

allergic rhinitis

"I went to see my doctor about inflammation to my throat and a slight bit of congestion in the mornings. He prescribed Nasonex. What a relief. Although my symptoms are probably slight compared to most others, this product was easy to use and effective without the harsh chemical feel or taste associated with other nasal medications. Instead of two sprays per nostril, I have elected to use just one spray in each nostril and found my symptoms relieved. If your opinion of nasal sprays are anything like mine used to be, give Nasonex a try for your seasonal allergies."

10

April 9, 2009

30

99

166,028

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've been on Skyla for 20 days now. This rating is for the side effects. Women need to know that these side effects CAN happen to anyone and they aren't pretty!! I began with an exaggeration of hair loss...I just had my son 3 months ago and thought it was related to the post partum but then I began to notice weird pimples appearing! I googled the symptoms of these new weird pimples and guess what? They're CYSTIC!!! Grrrrrrrrr!!! They are painful, horrible, ugly planets that according to google, will leave permanent scars! I also began to have horrible headaches! I called doctor's office today to get it removed! I hope it works for all you ladies! But just be aware of the nasty side effects! I rather use condoms than go bald and have scars!"

2

February 9, 2017

1

136

166,979

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"Honestly I was freaked out because I read reviews like these before I went to my appointment which was yesterday, 6-29-16. So I took 3 Advil about an hour before my appointment. When I got there I was scared but the doctor assured me it wasn't that bad etc. Honestly when I read that people cried and such during the insertion I think they are just crazy. I did feel pressure but I didn't even flinch. There was no pain. My doctor couldn't get over the fact that I didn't seem to even notice she was there. I drove myself there and back and literally never even knew there was a difference. I had some very light cramping later that night and a light headache the next day and I have seemed to lost my appetite but that's it. I am happy about it!"

10

June 30, 2016

4

144

41,065

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

pain

"Percocet was a life saver for me. I was on Vicodin prior, and they didn't help whatsoever. I had taken Vicodin for like, 5 years. I was at the point where I had to take like SIX Vicodin to get relief. People acted like I was a seeker but I'm definitely not, I just got a high tolerance because the dose was never changed. Percocet helps so much more! If I'm in 10/10 pain, I can take like one and a half or two - and it'll take it down to a 3-4/10. I have quite a few health issues, my main issue is a back injury from cheerleading and a bladder issue called interstitial cystitis. It's excruciating. Since changing to Percocet, I went from every month or two, being in the ER... to, no ER visits!"

9

June 7, 2014

86

137

159,086

TriNessa

acne

"This medication definitely reacts differently for everyone. This is my ninth birth control I've been on in my life. I used to get cystic acne terribly on my face and every birth control has had a different side effect for me. This one has been pretty bad. I no longer have terrible cystic acne on my face, but now it has appeared all over my back. Also, if you are taking depression medication, I really don't recommend. This has absolutely made me more depressed and I've also gained a lot of weight after almost 3 months of it. I think the pill makes me need to emotional eat."

3

February 26, 2017

2

108

196,566

Letrozole

breast cance

"I have been taking Femara for almost two years now after my second surgery for estrogen receptive positive breast cancer with no lymph nodes involved. Sure there are multiple side effects, some pretty tough to deal with sometimes but I am 66 years young and I love living. Give it a GO and keep on living."

10

April 10, 2013

186

56

107,252

Implanon

birth control

"This website has reassured me that I am not crazy! I had Implanon inserted in February 2011. Insertion was fairly painless, it took months of getting used to it in my arm. My periods were unpredictable but not constant. However, the biggest side effect for me was the weight gain, 30 pounds in a year. I made my appointment to have it removed last month, my doctor did not want to remove it. She told me that weight gain is not a side effect, I just need to exercise. I had it removed anyway. I found this website with reviews from women with my experiences and I am so grateful! Implanon is effective, but the weight gain and mood change was not worth it for me in the end."

4

March 21, 2012

2

129

170,385

Quetiapine

bipolar disorde

"I have a child on Seroquel. We've tried Abilify, Risperdal, and Geodon to no avail. Seroquel seems to keep her psychotic symptoms at a whisper instead of shouting in her head. My husband has also used Seroquel for his schizoaffective disorder. He switched to Risperdal because the Seroquel was sedating when ingesting over 50mg and he needed doses during the day. Our daughter is on an average of 500mg a day with no sedating effects whatsoever and we're wondering if she just does not do well on this class of drug since 600mg a day is the highest she can safely go for her age. Nothing seems to keep her psychotic symptoms completely in check, particularly her paranoia."

5

January 27, 2016

10

118

219,659

Taytulla

birth control

"I have been on taytulla for 6 months now and it has made me extremely depressed. I started feeling these symptoms 3 months in but decided to give it some time before cutting it off. I barely leave my house anymore, I never hang out with my friends, I am always sad, nervous, tired, and anxious. I have trouble gaining motivation to attend school. Overall, it has just made me extremely depressed and this will be the last packet I take of it. It has done a great job at preventing pregnancy, but the emotional distress just isn't worth it anymore."

2

May 4, 2017

7

101

177,981

Duloxetine

pain

"Cymbalta is a wonder pill for me. I was in a car accident almost a year ago and still suffer from neck pain. My GP refused to prescribe me any pain medication that worked because they were narcotics. I was depressed from the pain and the effect it had on my work performance and romantic relationship. I begged him to take the pain away and swore I didn't want to get high. He referred me to a psychiatrist and he put me on Cymbalta. My pain dropped from 7/10 to 3/10 with Cymbalta. It took two weeks on 60mg to kick in, but once it did, wow the difference was incredible. I'm thinking that in a few more weeks my pain may drop even more. The best part is there are NO side effects for me!"

10

July 12, 2012

47

136

194,028

Stribild

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"I'm on day 3 of stribild. I am HIV negative but use stribild as PrEP for full protection against infection. So far very well tolerated as a first time user. No signs or symptoms or side effects. Will take it daily for life."

10

September 12, 2017

0

43

65,024

Saphris

bipolar disorde

"I am a fine artist with Bipolar. I have been taking Saphris for almost a month, which was added to my other medicines Lithium and Depakote. The first night (5mg) I woke to use the restroom and felt so dizzy I thought there was no way I would be taking it again - even in the morning I felt so tired, but it lifted around noon and I just felt calm the rest of the day. The next day was a little better and so on. After a week my Psych doctor put me on 10mg at bedtime but after 4 days still felt too tired to do much but watch T.V, so went down to 5mg again. Racing thoughts have leveled out and I no longer have paranoia/suspicious feelings and anger problems are all but gone. Best of all I enjoy working on my art again and can concentrate more on it!"

10

November 13, 2011

23

153

229,760

Lurasidone

bipolar disorde

"I have been on Latuda for about 2 months now, I take 120mg at about 8-8:45pm every night. Positives are that it makes me have almost no manic episodes and very few "mood switches". It has also helped with my sleep. Before I was getting about 2-4 hours asleep at most each day. Now with the Latuda I sleep from about 9pm till 10am. The struggles I have with it are that it makes it very very hard to get up in the morning for school or whatever unless I get to sleep in until my body is ready. It has also made it very hard for me to eat. Since starting I have lost nearly 15 pounds. Other than that Latuda has made a huge impact on my life. I'm finally starting too feel like how a normal 16yr old should!"

9

May 30, 2012

61

142

104,202

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

endometriosis

"It is the Best Medicine ever INVENTED! No Issues, No pain, spotting, bleeding, no period nothing. Tried every Birth Control, including Lupron Depot for Endometriosis nothing worked but this. I would pay FULL PRICE & would not care. I pay $150, insurance pays the rest but I have been pain free for over 3 years, and I was diagnosed in 2000 and it is now 2013, you do the math it took 10 years to be OK."

10

March 21, 2013

9

77

175,078

Xylometazoline

nasal congestion

"It was prescribed by my doctors several years ago. Now it's OTC. It works perfectly and in a timely manner. It's soothing and not harsh like most nasal sprays. No horrible aftertaste either. Used it for years with none of the side affects mentioned."

10

November 3, 2011

24

44

127,626

Phentermine

weight loss

"I LOVE LOVE LOVE this pill already. I've been only taking it for 8 days and already I lost 9 lbs. I weighed 188 lbs and now I'm 179 since I've started taking it. It helps curb your appetite. I have to remember to eat honestly. I do have blurry vision and dry mouth and tons of energy. I'm not constipated like most because I take vitamin C I guess. I love the results and will continue to use it. I'm 5'1'' and my goal weight is 130lbs. I will keep y'all updated :)"

10

May 8, 2017

50

94