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106,545 | Implanon | birth control | "I got implanon put in about a year ago. The first month or two I had light spotting for a few weeks, then after that my period and any bleeding has stopped altogether.
I have not experienced any weight gain.. I've actually lost about 20 lbs but I have an active lifestyle and eat sensibly so I can't say this helped me lose weight but it may have.
I have been struggling with acne for years and it has been under control the past few years, so I was worried about a new birth control would do to my skin, but my face acne had no changes. My only complaint about implanon is that I've started to get some shoulder and back acne.
I don't feel overly hormonal like I have on my past oral contraceptives. I really enjoy this birth control overall." | 8 | January 31, 2016 | 6 | 143 |
211,301 | Mirabegron | overactive bladde | "I took one 50mg dose and woke a few hours later with serious chest pains, a bad chemical taste in my mouth and nose. I have no idea whether it changed the bladder problem and I will not touch it again." | 1 | March 7, 2017 | 23 | 41 |
174,855 | Anoro Ellipta | copd | "I had been wheezing and short of breath for 3 months without any relief. I had been on the same inhalers for over 10 years and they were no longer effective. I started anoro ellipta. I started noticing a change within 3 days. I haven't needed my nebulizer or albuterol.inhaler. I would recommend this medication to anyone with copd." | 10 | December 1, 2016 | 43 | 59 |
13,742 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | adhd | "I have taken 20 mg of Adderall coupled with 50 mg of Zoloft for the past year. They work really well together. Adderall helps me focus and Zoloft treats any mood swings or depressed feelings. It really is a good combination for ADHD, ADD, or OCD." | 8 | April 20, 2008 | 128 | 46 |
141,509 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "I've been on Lexapro for under three weeks now and it's been pretty great so far. I suffer from severe general and social anxiety and also depression.
I started on 10mg for the first four days, then upped to 20mg on the fifth day.
I noticed slight results after day four and to this day the over thinking and gut wrenching anxiety has been lessened. I have no depression anymore and it's close to impossible to care about stressful situations.
I'm well aware it can take up to two months for Lexapro to fully take effect, however I feel the positive benefits already.
Definitely something worth a try! Especially if you have anxiety and depression that is out of control.
Besides the side effects, which are slowly fading away, Lexapro is great" | 8 | July 21, 2013 | 102 | 132 |
166,127 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I was reading this before my liletta insertion and I was terrified. I just had mine inserted 30 minutes ago and I'm already at the gym working out. It was a little crampy when they were measuring but other than that my experience was nothing like these horror stories. No pain at all just slight discomfort, nothing more than my normal annual. This is my second iud, I had paraguard first and now this liletta and both experiences were the same. Good luck ladies" | 9 | January 19, 2017 | 11 | 84 |
20,274 | Macrobid | bladder infection | "This drug makes me very drowsy, headache, backache, severe nausea even when taken with food. The pain after urination is still there after 4 days on the drug. The only positive thing so far is that I have not gotten a yeast infevtion which was common with other uriniary tract infection drugs." | 3 | October 9, 2009 | 40 | 52 |
196,888 | Ativan | panic disorde | "Excellent experience with Ativan. Have used it for flight anxiety and flew with a smile on my face.
Also used it for general panic disorder. Right when I feel a panic attack coming on I take 0.5mg- very small amount. It kills the panic attack in 15-20 minutes and I feel incredibly relaxed for hours. Only side effect was slight drowsiness but it was not bad at all- even useful if I was trying to go to bed. Highly recommend." | 10 | June 2, 2012 | 88 | 80 |
174,515 | Abreva | herpes simplex | "I get cold sores when I go in excessive sun at least once a year. I could see that the sore was coming this time around, so I grabbed some abreva. Not only did it seem to be of little affect, but it made my blister grow more than I have seen it without treating it with anything. The Abreva takes the pain away, but as for the blistering, it only makes it larger." | 2 | April 19, 2017 | 6 | 74 |
126,099 | Viibryd | depression | "The first 2 weeks are the worst. I had lots of tummy issues but resolved with time. I'm on month 2 now and It's working better then any other medications I have tried. (I have tried them all with only Effexor being the only one the actually worked) its costly but I hope with time the price will come down. (About 200 a month with Insurance) but its working so it's worth it!" | 10 | January 26, 2013 | 40 | 73 |
84 | Medroxyprogesterone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "Got my first shot May 17, 2015 it didnt seem to make me feel funny etc. In early July I had my first period, the cramps were so bad I left work early. August 14, 2015 I started my period. August 18th i got my shot, still bleeding to this day. Its been almost 3 months and I am still bleeding. It sucks. My sex drive is completely gone. No wonder its effective, constsntly bleeding and guys disgust you lol. I do not recommend this product, but each woman is different. I'm also going to try Mirena if the bleeding ever stops." | 1 | November 6, 2015 | 8 | 102 |
84,634 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | acne | "Gave me cystic acne and it was so frustrating because it is suppose to help with acne. I usually get one or 2 regular white heads that go away in like 2 days but this one gave me horrible acne that wouldn't completly heal in like 2 weeks. If you want something that help if you're having this problem go on the patch (Xulane) it made my skin so nice and my boobs grew a full cup size lol! :) no lie" | 2 | September 4, 2016 | 5 | 82 |
82,113 | Liraglutide | weight loss | "I am trying to register on the 'Saxenda Care' online support program, but, cannot, because it wants me to register with an American zip code and state, and I am Canadian. Can you please direct Canadian's on how they might register for this program, so we can receive guidance and support." | 5 | April 21, 2016 | 9 | 51 |
149,608 | Mirena | birth control | "I recently had a baby and thought I would try the Mirena. Insertion wasn't bad at all, a little pressure. Since having it I've been feeling GREAT! I had the 1 day of light bleeding after insertion and light cramping. But otherwise nothing expect a day on very light spotting. Since then, nothing! I would recommend this for sure. Not having a period or cramping has been awesome!" | 9 | October 1, 2012 | 4 | 68 |
64,441 | Sertraline | social anxiety disorde | "I've been taking Zoloft for over a year (100mg tablets) for my SAD and depression. before Zoloft I was engaged in self harm, overly complicated fear, panic attacks, depersonalization, no motivation, and missing school at least once a week from lack of motivation. Now that I've been on it, I've been less involved in those problems, though I wouldn't say it's 100% from the Zoloft, but rather just some life choices, though the Zoloft did still cater into those choices. I'm still depressed and have anxiety, but I have improved since I started taking it, and I thank it for helping me. I would say that my panic attacks and motivation have improved and I'm having less problems, I can finally say I'm even just a little happy with life again." | 8 | June 14, 2016 | 18 | 131 |
145,002 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got the implant May 2 2015. I didn't bleed at all for the first two weeks. But after that I've been bleeding everyday mostly heavy with clots since. I feel so tired all the time maybe due to the bleeding but also I have been gaining weight and I'm not much of an eater anyways. I know my doctor said bleeding can last up to 6 months but this is horrible and I will remove this once I get another form of BC." | 1 | November 30, 2015 | 1 | 84 |
83,849 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "My skin cleared up within a few months! (I was also on Doxy and used clindamycin though) I dropped 15 pounds, and I never got the emotional side affects or anything. Although, I never got cramps before and now I get some rough ones. They're not unbearable, but they hurt and need a heated blanket sometimes. I also have a longer/heavier period. Went from 3 days to 5/6. (I had a super light period and I'd consider it pretty normal now so it's not awful.) I'm also not currently pregnant." | 8 | August 26, 2017 | 3 | 90 |
188,583 | ParaGard | birth control | "I had the paragard 2005-2015. Absolutely no issues. I went this route to avoid having to take a pill everyday or take time out of my schedule for a visit to an office for a shot.
I was 31 when it was inserted. At the 10 year mark I wanted to get it replaced, ended up getting Mirena due to pharmacy ordering issues. It's been just over a year with the Mirena and I am requesting to have it switched to the ParaGard. Although Mirena is low dose hormone IUD, supposedly restricted to the cervical/uterine location, I prefer just knowing there are no additional hormones ." | 10 | October 5, 2016 | 9 | 106 |
41,681 | Clonidine | opiate withdrawal | "I'm on clonidine .01 mg before bed for anxiety and opiate withdrawal. I'm not finding it to be super helpful with either issue, although it does take the edge off some of the withdrawal symptoms. I had high hopes after reading some other reviews but I'm not experiencing the same effects. I've been on various opiates for the large part of the past 20 years, the last 6 on methadone maintenance. It has done wonders for me, but I gained a LOT of weight when I went on the methadone and I want to try to taper so I can successfully stay sober and maintain a healthy weight. So far I'm not feeling hopeful but it's only been a few days. I'll try to report back in a week or so." | 4 | March 27, 2016 | 36 | 131 |
11,768 | Trulicity | diabetes, type 2 | "The PA in my endo office thought I would benefit from this even though I'm type 1 but showing signs of insulin resistance. Taking this injection was one of the biggest mistakes of my life!! I've experienced extreme nausea, severe headaches, heartburn from mild to severe. I've vomited one time which made me think back to when I had food poisoning from eating crab, which was an awful experience. It's now 5 days after taking the first injection and the above symptoms have lessened. No real appetite and when I do eat my stomach is queasy. I will not be continuing with this medication." | 1 | May 30, 2016 | 18 | 104 |
199,220 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "I got it when I was 21-22 years old. I was excited about it at first because you don't get periods and it's every 3 months. However I did get spotting in between, which was expected. The worst part about it was the effect it had on my mood swings. I got severely depressed and had high anxiety and would lash out a lot. I was also hungry all the time and probably gained 5lbs at most. It really affected my performance in school and my close relationships." | 1 | November 16, 2015 | 5 | 88 |
15,887 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "This pull is awful. I've been on it for a year now, & my breast have gone from a B-D (not fun having to go buy all new bras) & they basically always have a tender feeling. I've gained about 15-20 pounds. I live a very active lifestyle & eat very well. I could literally starve myself & can't lose the weight I've gained from this pill. As well, the low sex drive is crazy. & don't miss your pill whatever you do. You will start spitting ASAP. I thought I was crazy until I read these post, & I'm so glad I'm not alone. Oh, & I get horrible headaches now due to this pill." | 1 | August 8, 2016 | 4 | 116 |
124,422 | Skyla | birth control | "" I am 20 with no kids and have never been pregnant before. I was on birth control pills for 4 years before deciding on trying something stronger plus I couldn't remember to take it daily. I had Skyla inserted Oct 16 so I am on day 4. I'm not going to lie having it inserted hurt. It was a combination of uncomfortable mixed with pain. Day 1 i had horrible cramps all day and some nausea Day 2 i felt amazing no cramps so sickness nothing Day 3 I found the lovely side effect of extreme emotion. I was a roller coaster of emotion all day with some random cramps throughout the day Day 4 I have had some cramps off and on but the emotions are in check today. So far so good, no major complaints except hoping the cramps and spotting subside soon" | 9 | October 19, 2015 | 1 | 146 |
131,202 | Amlodipine / valsartan | ge (amlodipine / valsartan) | "Been taking Exforge 5/160 for 1 month and I can't shake this tired feeling. I'm having anxiety issues and weight lose! My pressure is coming down but I don't like this tired feeling! I'm taking the genetic brand and it cost only $4! I hope my doctor will change it next week." | 5 | May 28, 2015 | 17 | 52 |
184,981 | Harvoni | hepatitis c | "Just got the fantastic news yesterday...I am cured...have had for 40 years...tried 5 different medications...the virus hung on tight. I was given 6 months treatment, had a couple headaches but it was a breeze compared to interferon. I now am planning to travel and just enjoy this life without hep c, so long hep c after 20 yrs. I have known I had the virus, and that was on my mind all the time. I was scared to make any plans My driving force was my family and my fantastic grand daughter...she is 6 and needs me around to show her the ropes. Thank you to all the men and women who worked around the clock to create this miracle cure starving off the virus...what a common sense approach...this now is being applied to aids, cancer...xxx" | 10 | January 17, 2017 | 7 | 136 |
226,532 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I had Nexplanon implanted 4 days ago. About 4 years ago, when I was 16, I started to develop multiple, painful ovarian cysts. I was put on Lupron injections to shrink all of my reproductive organs and put me into medically induced menopause. This was required so I can have surgery to remove extra tissues and fibroids left from the cysts. I then was put on the Depo shot to keep the cysts from returning. I had no periods for about 2 1/2 years until I stopped the shot because of side effects. I began to have my period again, but because of the hormone treatments my body was not producing hormones normally. I would then have irregular periods. The Nexplanon has already normalized everything and the wound is healing nicely." | 10 | June 25, 2015 | 2 | 131 |
74,277 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I was on Loestrin 24 (1/20) for two years because I became sexually active and it would also help with my cramping. In the beginning, I had absolutely no problems with this pill. It took care of my periods/cramps like it was supposed to, but it didn't really take care of my acne. I gained a little weight. My moods improved a bit, but I still had pretty bad PMS. Also, since my periods weren't too bad to begin with, I kind of miss having them as a reminder that I'm not pregnant. The reason I'm getting off Loestrin now is because it's really thinned out my hair. I have very fine/thin hair to begin with and, though it doesn't come out in clumps, it's noticeable not as full as it used to be. It does its job, but it's not the pill for me anymore." | 7 | November 16, 2010 | 4 | 146 |
225,131 | Bupropion | depression | "I asked my doctor if we could try something different as I was on Effexor and the sexual side effects were kind of rough on a newlywed.
He prescribed Wellbutrin. Not only did I rapidly taper off Effexor, but the Wellbutrin send me into a manic state where all I did was clean, yell, and cry. I had panic attacks all the time. Wellbutrin will definitely not help with anxiety." | 1 | February 15, 2016 | 22 | 70 |
22,203 | Baclofen | alcohol withdrawal | "Immediately took away those out of control thoughts of must have a drink NOW. Am on 30mgs only at night. Has stopped me drinking 1- 2 bottles white wine every second day. Can choose to drink occasionally socially if I want. Clearer calmer mind and less general body aches and pains. No more need for daily panadol. My doctor is monitoring my progress closely and I am generally happier calmer and more confident in achieving a healthier lifestyle in time. It is all so amazing not to have to fight that craving which I always gave into to calm my mind. Giving into it would make me sick every day. No more drunk means no more sick hangover. Baclofen has released me from the "drink, repent, repeat" horrible cycle alcohol had me doing. Grateful." | 10 | December 3, 2015 | 62 | 134 |
150,640 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | acne | "Ok so I have delt with acne my entire life even in my 30s. I was given this med for another issue and I noticed my skin is clearing up. I have been reading some of the reviews and not to be judgmental but I am shocked at how many people are using this med for 6 plus months. Transplant patients it's a must(my mother is one) but to use this long term is not my cup of tea. With bacteria becoming more and more immune to everyday meds what will they do when they have a severe infection like staph and it no longer works. Hospital bound on vanco, I know from experience. Trust me my acne is horrible and I truly understand the heartbreak but risking immunity from an antibiotic is not worth to me. Think long term. Just my opinion, God bless!" | 8 | October 7, 2015 | 11 | 145 |
61,902 | Citalopram | depression | "After a tragic death in my family my depression got worse. I did not realize I had depression until this tragedy occurred. I would cry every day to exhaustion -- until I had nothing left -- just a lifeless emptiness. My doctor put me on citalopram and I am on 30mg's/day. I feel so much better!! -- no real highs and no real lows. I have tried to go medication free but it is not meant to be. I will have to be on this for life and I am thankful for this drug." | 8 | June 5, 2015 | 56 | 94 |
124,326 | Skyla | birth control | "I got Skyla just a few days ago. The actual procedure part lasted maybe 2 minutes...those 2 minutes felt like 2 hours though. Worst pain ever! However, I have not spotted one bit since! I was really worried after reading multiple reviews saying that women spotted for weeks right after they had it put in..I guess I'm not quite out of the woods yet but I'm feeling great! I will say that the day I had the procedure I thought I was going to be able to go into work but the cramping was so bad for about 3 hours after the procedure I wasn't able to do anything except lay on the couch with a heating pad! But ever since that cramping subsided I have been 100% normal. I hope this helps some of y'all make the decision! :)" | 8 | December 10, 2015 | 0 | 140 |
16,235 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I been in the pill for almost a week now . My face got very clear but my lips have always been dry and I have a black dot on my bottom lip that came after I took theses pills ." | 3 | March 26, 2016 | 1 | 41 |
75,821 | Temazepam | insomnia | "Like others, I just simply stopped sleeping. Bang, outta the blue insomnia hit me. No traumatic emotional experiences no depression. My mind WILL NOT shut off. But, Dr still insisted I try antidepressants. I tried several with no help. Then on to the sleeping pills, Trazadone was a nightmare, Ambien, Lunesta, Xanax, no help whatsoever. Then finally, finally, I found a new "OLD" school Dr who actually listened to me. He prescribed Temazepam at 15mg. That didn't work but 30mgs did. I fall asleep quickly, however, I only get 5-6 hours of sleep. And, I'm extremely groggy, all day.... So I've just seen the commercial about Belsorma that I'm going to ask about." | 8 | February 1, 2016 | 23 | 113 |
31,366 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "recently prescribed 2 antibiotics after wisdom teeth extractions and got a yeast infection so I bought this Followed directions DIRECTLY and immediately I started to fill the intense itching and burning ( as the box stated ) it also said to lie down immediately after use which I did not and noticed the intensified discomfort sneaking up on me even faster but after lying down for 10 mins and finding my comfortable position I can say that the discomfort has lessened . I'm only on day 1 ( purchased mon-7)& I can say that you may want to limit your intake of fluids so you don't have to use the bathroom as urination may increase the discomfort and pay attention to the directions because you need to LIE DOWN so the medication doesn't leak out" | 5 | August 2, 2016 | 2 | 135 |
9,070 | Cefuroxime | urinary tract infection | "Omg this is the worst antibiotic ever I almost finished a whole two weeks supply and felt no better I've been back too the doctor 3 times since using this antibiotic it did nothing for my pain or me hopefully sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim works better" | 1 | March 17, 2016 | 13 | 43 |
179,926 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "I've had acne for 10 years and this is the only thing that has worked. I've been on a few other prescription medications and they didn't have the same results. My skin does get dry but I just use a non-comodegenic moisturizer (Cetaphil) and it helps immensely. My skin is clear and it feels smooth. Don't let the other reviews about redness and irritation scare you off. You should just reduce your usage to every other day instead of every day and it still works. Also the claims that it causes more acne is unlikely since it has TWO acne-killing medicines in it. If you use it correctly and how it best fits your needs, I promise you won't be let down." | 9 | October 8, 2014 | 36 | 122 |
232,089 | Perampanel | epilepsy | "I take Fycompa together with vimpat, lamotrigine, and levetiracetam. These drugs have made me seizure free.
I had video EEG monitoring and this changed my life. My neurologist determined the lobe of my brain that was involved and placed me on the correct meds.
If any of you cannot become seizure-free please ask your doctor to consider video EEG monitoring. Without this I would still have seizures." | 10 | April 7, 2017 | 4 | 67 |
41,493 | Aubagio | multiple sclerosis | "Hate the way the pills are packaged. This has helped me a lot but not completely. Still have bladder issues and muscle spasms and some tingling and burning. I did have elevated liver enzymes for the first 6 months but they were tested yesterday and now back to normal. I've had this relapse now since February but really it's much better than it was." | 8 | October 6, 2016 | 15 | 64 |
195,738 | Valtrex | cold sores | "Valtrex is fantastic if used correctly for cold sores. For adults the dose is 2 grams at first symptom of a cold sore, followed by 2 grams 12 hours later. That's it. Now the key is getting that first dose right when you feel the first symptom (tingling, burning, swelling etc.) This medicine has worked great for me and usually prevents the sore from breaking the skin, thus no one even knowing I was getting a cold sore. Anyone who gets cold sores knows how awful they are and how long they take to heal. I have not had as much success with acyclovir.
Be sure you always have some Valtrex on hand. If you wait until you get a cold sore before calling the doctor, it's probably too late, but take it anyway to reduce healing time." | 9 | November 12, 2011 | 7 | 138 |
178,054 | Duloxetine | ibromyalgia | "Have been taking Cymbalta for 2 weeks now and the change in my pains and other symptoms is dramatic. Much less fatigue, pain, etc. So far very little if any real side effects. I feel so much better in the morning. Wonderful for my Fibromyalgia symptoms!" | 10 | October 24, 2011 | 16 | 46 |
185,195 | Harvoni | hepatitis c | "3 weeks 3 days in. Had blood work done waiting on first check. Hep for almost 30 yrs first attempt at treatment. Breast cancer survivor 8 years with neuropathy and chronic pain issues. Already have insomnia for many many years so I live on Ambien and medical marijuana to sleep. I'll b 54 next week. So far I have experienced very mild headaches but quite a few Gastro issues inside my gut. Morning tummy ache and it seems the longer I'm on the more issues but it could just be pre existing conditions. As far as the Harvoni I cannot differentiate if its me or the drug making it worse... WAY WORTH the sides if it clears the virus and I really did not believe there would b no side effects from such an intense drugs." | 8 | October 9, 2015 | 39 | 136 |
101,285 | Aubra | birth control | "I experienced little to no side effects on this birth control. I did experience some spotting and nausea when I first began, but that subsided after a few days. I began to feel very nauseous during my first non-hormone week (which I confused as morning sickness), so be aware of that. I had acne before starting, and Aubra neither cleared this nor worsened my skin. Overall, very effective and a great choice!" | 9 | June 16, 2017 | 0 | 72 |
161,019 | Risperidone | agitation | "I've been taking it since I was 10 or 11 when I had really bad anger, but after I read some reviews lately of the drug and seen that it does more harm than good I have decided to quit and see what I was like off it. So far I realized it made me super sensitive to light and made the world brighter than it really is. Also now I realize I haven't seen the real world for how many years knowing this makes me sad. Another side affect is suppressed emotions and now that I'm off I'm more happy and can feel emotions more and their not dulled. They made my memory bad like I could barely remember what I did yesterday and it was hazy. Made me lethargic and gave me a monster appetite, btw I found out I don't have anger issues anymore." | 3 | July 30, 2015 | 14 | 147 |
29,456 | Topiramate | migraine prevention | "I started taking Topamax 12 years ago after one of my migraines sent me out of my classroom & into the ER. After the initial few weeks of disorientation, halo vision, & tingling/numbness, my body adjusted to the meds & I had almost 10 years of maybe two headaches per year. A miracle! When menopause hit, my migraines came roaring back with a vengeance. But I stayed on Topamax & my neurologist added other meds to supplement. Things are better now; Topamax has been a lifesaver for me. But it takes some time to let the side effects settle out & for your doctor to tweak the dosages." | 10 | July 23, 2015 | 42 | 108 |
211,222 | Aftera | emergency contraception | "I am 17 and had sex with my boyfriend on the 4th of July. We did not use a condom. We had sex multiple times and he pulled out every time. Except once, he finished inside me. (I was ovulating) I made him take me to buy Aftera and he paid for it of course. I took the pill 50-70 hours later. I was very bloated, nauseous, tired. I was convinced I was pregnant. So I decided to wait 5 days after my period was late to take a pregnancy test. My period came 2 days late. I was very heavy and my period lasted for 7 days instead of the regular 5 days. I'd never been so happy for a period in my life." | 9 | July 29, 2015 | 8 | 125 |
218,480 | Cyclosporine | ulcerative colitis, active | "Had extremely active colitis, was hospitalized and given IV Cyclosporine as a last resort. Started feeling better within 2 days. Was in hospital for 8 days and feel amazing. That was 5 months ago and still feel great. Slight tingling in hands and feet and extra hair growth but nothing you can't live with to feel better. Best medicine ever." | 10 | November 30, 2011 | 5 | 60 |
39,253 | Contrave | obesity | "I am 31 yr old female, 5'6" at 248 lbs. I have a thyroid issue and was struggling to loose weight. My Dr prescribed me contrave to see if it would help kick start my weight loss (lost 15lbs previously but had plateaued). I had high hopes for Contrave, but after a month and 1/2, I'm done. It immediately made me feel shakey and jittery. I tried stretching out the increase in pills but it didn't seem to make a difference. I got up to the 4 pills/day but other than not eating as much, I haven't lost any weight. I actually gained a couple of lbs. However the worst side effect was the constipation. I tried taking fiber pills, eating lots of vegetables, etc and nothing helped. I even tried a laxative which helped some. I felt miserable!" | 1 | March 24, 2017 | 18 | 139 |
105,510 | Lamivudine / zidovudine | hiv infection | "Well it's kept me alive for 13 years with the combination of crixivan. I've haven't had many side effects and it's kept my t cells at over 1000 and undetectable. Thank you for this wonderful drug." | 10 | January 16, 2010 | 6 | 36 |
158,674 | Methylphenidate | narcolepsy | "I can't stay awake without it. I was taking 36mg of Concerta at 6am, another 36 at 8am, and then falling asleep at my desk at 9. Now I still take the 6am dose, but I take the Methylin at 8 and then at 10 if I need it. I was falling asleep every day. Now I can actually stay awake! No other medicines have worked for me, and I have certainly tried a lot." | 10 | March 4, 2011 | 31 | 75 |
207,321 | Suprep Bowel Prep Kit | bowel preparation | "Very effective, but.....
1st dose at 6pm day before colonoscopy. Uncomfortable abdominal distension by 7pm, Nausea by 8pm. Movements did not start until 11:30pm and lasted all night (every 30 minutes or so) until time for second dose at 4:45am.
My daily beverage of choice is water (+/-64oz) however, it would be great to drink just the bottle and not have to mix it with so much water (32oz)
Exhausting, nasty and gross in more ways than one, but totally worth it considering it can save your life.
** pharmacy advised not covered by insurance so doctors office gave me a complete sample for free! **" | 8 | June 27, 2017 | 6 | 106 |
184,936 | Trolamine salicylate | pain | "I applied a small amount on my knees. Within 20 minutes, a rash broke out on both legs with severe itching and burning. I had to go to urgent care where they gave me a steroid injection and script for Prednisone. I'm on day 5 of the script and the rash is finally clearing. Script and Urgent care cost me $90, in addition to the money wasted on Aspercreme!" | 1 | March 22, 2017 | 2 | 69 |
189,201 | Oxycodone | chronic pain | "I'm 20 years old and have been dealing with Testicular Neuralgia, which causes severe pain in the scrotum, for more than a year. Vicodin didn't sustain my pain nearly as much as Roxicodone does. My Pain Doctor prescribed me 15 mg of Oxycodone (Roxicodone) six times a day. This medication has literally given me my life back. It simply takes my pain away for hours and I can function 100% better. I take this along with MS Contin and a muscle relaxer. 10/10 rating!" | 10 | January 17, 2016 | 43 | 84 |
53,995 | Minoxidil | alopecia | "I have had an amazing experience with the introduction of minoxidil to my hair loss regiment. I use this medication in conjunction with, Saw Palmetto (oral), Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) and biotin. The laser and Saw Palmetto was effective in curbing the loss and gaining some slow regrowth. I noticed a huge spike in re growth and my hairline returned to normal after 3 months on minoxidil. The over all volume, density and hair strength has changed. Also, the amount of hair I lose now is minimal with the minoxidil added. I have been suffering from mild AG for about 2 years. Luckily, the minoxidil was the master at getting all of my hair back. The other treatments helped but the minoxidil is the work horse." | 8 | April 6, 2015 | 79 | 127 |
129,385 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I'm 23 years old and have had my mirena for more than 2 years and I am in love with it. Insertion hurt for a few seconds but it was quick. I recommend taking a pain pill beforehand. An hour after insertion, I went to class. I was a little tender for a couple of hours but I wasn't uncomfortable, I wasn't in pain and I couldn't feel the mirena. That month I had a light period for 2 weeks and I had some light spotting during the second month after insertion. I have been period-free since then. It's so liberating. All I have to do is have my doctor check its strings every year. Sex is comfortable and pain-free and I feel great. I haven't suffered from any negative side effects. I will probably get another one in 3 years." | 10 | August 13, 2015 | 9 | 141 |
30,805 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I'm not gonna lie the first day it burned like hell. I inserted and decided to drive to the grocery store . Two mins later it was burned like hell. How I didn't cause a car accident in still surprised. The pain lasted an hour. Next day it was still painful but for 10 mins. Then today as I'm writing this review I inserted the cream and no pain at all. I say if you can pass the first 2 days its a breeze. Mt symtoms reduced after the first day. 7 day kit works. Oh I used the equate version of monistat. Same ingredients just cheaper. Maybe less painful too." | 9 | June 6, 2017 | 8 | 111 |
204,305 | BuSpar | anxiety | "I've long used BuSpar, and it is an odd duck. Alone, it did little, but in combination with other meds it's amazing. Particularly SSRIs. It seems to amplify other meds, from painkillers to Prozac. It's not something I'm afraid to take, the boost is subtle but it definitely helps my anxiety slip away. I've not noticed any sick withdrawal efffects, being off it once for 2 months. I take 30 mg/day in two 15 mg doses." | 8 | January 30, 2017 | 52 | 76 |
5,454 | Sovaldi | hepatitis c | "I have four days left of treatment, which has been for six months. The side effects have been mental for me. Anxiety, depression, insomnia, mood swings, irritability and rage all come and go randomly. The virus was undetected at four weeks and this is my first treatment. I won't know until three months post treatment if the virus will stay gone, but it's gone right now. I am genotype 3A." | 10 | July 22, 2015 | 21 | 70 |
14,423 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "I have had an opiate addiction for 5 years. Major back disc problems. Some surgery. But I needed more and more to function. I decided for my family and myself it was time to quit. I needed to stop chasing for drugs when my script ran out. I went 24 hours without Oxycodone and it was bad but I started Suboxone today. I needed two 8mg pills to start and all the withdrawal went away. Amazing. I hope not to be on it too long. My Doctor said 6 months possibly but I think it will be a lot less. I want to be off everything. Right now I feel great!" | 9 | July 20, 2010 | 16 | 111 |
190,679 | Oxybutynin | urinary incontinence | "I am 23 years old and dealing with a couple types of incontinence. Before I talked to my doctor about it I came across these in my grocery store. I bought them on a whim and tried them out. It works really well, no more leaking or stress incontinence. Within 12 hours I was no longer running to the bathroom. The only side effect I have is some constipation. A change in diet and laxatives seem to help. The patch is rather uncomfortable at times but I'm still experimenting with placement. I change it every 4 or 5 days because the adhesive comes off after a while, usually in the shower. I'd like to see a better material but I'm content for now. It's a lot better than taking a pill every day." | 8 | December 3, 2013 | 68 | 133 |
72,555 | Tramadol | pain | "I only question whether or not it is habit-forming. I've been on it for 8 months now to help with FAI in both hips. Hopefully after my surgery I can live without it." | 9 | October 29, 2009 | 5 | 33 |
104,651 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I've been on the pill for almost a month, no break through bleeding, but light cramps and headaches but not severe. I guess I can say that's good compared to some others comments but I'm getting off the pill today because I just got on it because I wanted fewer periods but I absolutely hate cramps and headaches. Hope it works for you." | 5 | December 30, 2010 | 0 | 63 |
224,835 | Bupropion | depression | "Dr. switched me from 20mg generic Lexapro to 300mg of generic Wellbutrin XL HCL (bupropion) because I felt a lack of energy on the Lexapro. I didn't notice any change of energy level with the Wellbutrin, but had many side effects: significant weight gain (30 lbs in 8 months) despite it being "weight neutral"; constant headaches, joint pain, muscle ache, stomach pain, blurry vision, constipation and sleep disturbances. Switched from CVS pharmacy to Publix pharmacy and pills were different (small white round at CVS, large white oblong at Publix). Switching to new generic only made side effects worse. Went back to the generic Lexapro and after 3 weeks, all symptoms ceased and weight is dropping back off. Wellbutrin is not for me." | 1 | January 7, 2017 | 27 | 122 |
74,791 | Keppra | seizures | "I've been on Keppra for two years now, 500mg morning & 500mg evening. No side effects at all and no seizures since I started on it. Initially I had some tingling in my lips but that ended after a week or so, nothing since. Like the "animal alerts" I keep on my vehicles you can't tell if it works except for the absence of anything bad happening which in my case nothing has with either Keppra or the animal alerts so they both must work since before them I had one seizure and also hit a deer a moose and some rodents who darted out in front of me but no longer do. I checked for interactions of all medications and would advise anyone with a bad reaction to any med to do so as well." | 9 | May 24, 2014 | 40 | 136 |
166,247 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had Skyla placed just over month ago. I read the reviews and was expecting some really bad cramps during and after insertion. The cramping during insertion was minor and after insertion I experienced cramps for a day. These cramps was comparable to a bad period. As for the bleeding some people experienced, I still have yet to bleed or have my period. My doctor told me that this is can happen and I may not experience bleeding while on Skyla. Overall, I am so far pleased that I have had minor if any side effects and would recommend this to people." | 10 | January 15, 2017 | 4 | 102 |
50,328 | Gabapentin | anxiety | "I have been on 300mg/day for 14 months. Before, the anxiety was so bad, I seemed to get "set off" quite easily. Now I am relaxed. It gives this feeling, like "okay, whatever, I can handle this." My doctor said I could take more of it if I felt I needed it, but I haven't" | 9 | January 30, 2014 | 98 | 55 |
38,030 | Adipex-P | weight loss | "I started taking adipex two weeks ago and lost 8 first week. I haven't lost anything since. I do not have more energy and in fact get tired mid day. I actually can't even tell that I am taking it. I do eat less but that is about it and have dry mouth.
I found a coupon online for Kroger and it only cost me $10.88 for a 1 month supply" | 5 | June 28, 2016 | 36 | 71 |
171,166 | Lessina | birth control | "I was advised to take this bcz it is the least hormonal birth control that works. I was horribly emotional with all the prior birth control pills, this one had no bad side effects & periods were much lightr. Of course I did gain the normal 5-10 lbs. (But thats always the case w/ birth control pills since they make your body think that you're pregnant). I truly believe that the bad reviews r ppl that had chronic issues w/ emotions or sinuses, etc & just kinda placed blame or really made themselves Believe that symptoms got worse when taking a new med. I stopped taking it in Feb. as my spouse and I are wanting a child. It is now nearing November (9 months) & I have not had a single spot or period since I stopped taking birth control. " | 9 | October 21, 2016 | 2 | 142 |
37,449 | Vyvanse | adhd | "I'm 23 and have tried just about every ADHD medication out there. I've been on Vyvanse for some time now and it's great! I have energy, I can focus at work and school. It lasts the entire day and then some. The only drawback is you won't eat. You'll be hungry your stomach will growl but you can't eat. Sleeping is tough because it's a stimulant so I was put on sleep meds to help. You might have a jittery feeling and increased heart rate at first. It takes about an hour or so to kick in but it's a fantastic medicine. It's also very powerful. All you gotta do is NOT take it past 2pm at absolute LATEST or you'll lie awake forever in bed. Eat prior to ingesting because you won't eat later. It's great, try it!" | 10 | July 4, 2013 | 48 | 139 |
69,251 | Celebrex | pain | "I was in a lot of pain in my lower back and shooting pain down my leg for months, and had increasing difficulty in walking and sleeping. I had been forced to use a cane, and a scooter to get around and I could no longer walk any distance. I had to stop physical therapy because the pain was too bad and epidural injections seemed to offer little relief. The MRI indicated that I had tissue from a herniated disc and protruding disc was pressing on the nerves so I was scheduled for surgery. I was given a prescription for Celebrex ( 250 mg/ 2 times/day) 8 weeks before surgery to help relieve the pain. One week before surgery, I was told to stop taking Celebrex. The pain has not returned and the surgery was cancelled. I am now essentially pain" | 10 | January 12, 2016 | 59 | 141 |
115,666 | Secukinumab | plaque psoriasis | "Completed 10 shots - the loading phase. Now into the 1 shot per month maintenance phase. But I’ve noticed little improvement to “maintain”. What I have noticed is that the scaling has stopped, replaced by dark - almost gray - Itchy bumpy skin where the P is, surrounded by itchy bumpy normal colored skin. Also since I’ve started the drug, I have itchy spots all over - even in places I never had P and still don’t have P." | 3 | November 30, 2017 | 0 | 79 |
74,592 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "Wow. It sure did the job. No pregnancies because I lost my sex drive and became dry. I don't do any drugs nor smoke. And I had mood swings that were insane. Once, I got to the point were I couldn't go to sleep at night and went through my boyfriend's phone and accused him of cheating. So just please beware and if others are noticing symptoms, I hope they speak out because I didn't come to terms with it until I reached a scary point." | 3 | June 19, 2009 | 46 | 86 |
164,408 | Diclofenac | osteoarthritis | "I have tried 3 other medications and this is the only one that worked well for me. All others were either too strong, causing stomach pain, or they would help for a few hours, then the pain would come back. Moving around was easier and I had no side effects from this medication. Answer to my prayers!" | 10 | October 29, 2015 | 27 | 57 |
166,158 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "I had an horrible experience with this pill. My now husband and I have been together going on 7 years this Aug 2017. While we were dating. We did slip one time during Thanksgiving 2010. Thankfully CVS/Walgreens was open for us to go get the pill. I wasn't ready to be a mama and he just had his 3rd child in Jan. that same year. This pill is crap!!! Two weeks after I took the pill I had a extremely heavy cycle... To the point that I had to go home from work... Was unable to walk or anything.. And that was the last time I ever had a cycle... Jan. 2, 2017... I finally started to get a cycle... After almost 7 years without one... I have spoken to doctors about it and they didn't know what was wrong.. Please be careful with this pill..." | 1 | January 7, 2017 | 0 | 146 |
125,564 | Flagyl | diverticulitis | "I had side effects from these drugs but found when I did not take them at the same time it wasn't as bad. In States where it's legal, THC help with the diverticulitis as well as the side effects of flagyl and cipro." | 8 | July 3, 2017 | 15 | 43 |
135,522 | Tamiflu | influenza | "Most effective. Thought I had a cold from travel, but had high fever unusual for me [30 years since last time!] Unresponsive to Aspirin/Tylenol. Diagnosed with Influenza A. 2 Capsules & 18 hours later POOF, fever gone & 98.6.
Other Conditions persist: Chills with sweats, hazy feeling, equilibrium off, cough transitioning to yellow mucus.
Side effects: 30 hours since fever dropped, body temperature has remained 1-2 degrees below normal. Eyesight is impaired where I see better without my glasses far, but have trouble reading small print like medicine instructions with glasses. Continued ringing in my ears. Insomnia because I should be drop-dead tired." | 10 | January 22, 2013 | 13 | 103 |
57,214 | Frovatriptan | migraine | "5 years ago, At 40 a year after colon cancer surgery I got my first migraine. The pain was 10/10, nausea/vomiting, sensitivities to light, sound, etc. They started as hormonal migraines during ovulation and menstruation. Over the last year I only have about 15-20 migraines a month. Just lost my job as s successful leader at a billion dollar software company as a result of missing so much work. Neurologist has had done every test preventive drug and “rescue” drug there is. All failed and felt hopeless. The original Frova was a lifesaver. My quality of life came back! I believe the generic version of Frova my Insurance now covers has some different ingredients or perhaps I’ve grown tolerant. Not sure how because I only get 9 a month" | 7 | November 20, 2017 | 0 | 129 |
42,368 | Atenolol | high blood pressure | "I've been using Atenolol for 20 years, not my favorite. I struggle with exhaustion, low blood pressure and weight gain. On the upside... my aortic aneurysm has remained stable and aortic replacement isn't necessary for now." | 10 | August 4, 2011 | 36 | 36 |
63,694 | Epiduo | acne | "I was 13 when i got my first epiduo, i suffered from serious painful burning on my cheek/chin, it was so bad,i couldnt wear foundation,moisturising cream because it stung because it felt like it scraped loads of my skin off, i have been using it for about 1-2 months and i cannot see a differance,the doctor said its the best going spot treatment, i wouldnt really reccomend it,and im on my 2nd perscription of epiduo now" | 5 | October 23, 2013 | 7 | 76 |
144,292 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have had this birth control for almost 3 years. When I first got it, I had a period for 3 months straight. Then I started missing periods and have pregnancy symptoms but no pregnant. My breasts are always tender. My weight gain just in the last three months is TERRIBLE. My mood swings are too. I cry over everything. I get terrible panic attacks and black out. I get light headed and nauseous. I have days where I just want to be in bed all day and lately it's been almost everyday. It is making my depression and anxiety so much worse. And my period is so irregular. This was the worst decision of my life. I need this out of me ASAP. I just don't have health insurance right now and obamacare denied me." | 1 | May 9, 2016 | 2 | 136 |
81,990 | Liraglutide | obesity | "I began this medication 6 weeks ago I read reviews first and thought wow this might work . over the last 10 years I have lost 135 lbs through diet and exercise , I am recovering from an injury and can't workout with the intesity I was had so I began this drug didn't notice any side effects or loss of appetite, the next week I increased the dosage with no results either , from reading reviews I thought what's wrong with me that it doesn't work I increased the third week only to feel sick , and thought I don't want to feel this way I rarely put reviews up but I want people to know it's not just them it didn't work for others as well" | 2 | October 10, 2016 | 23 | 128 |
69,574 | Buprenorphine | opiate dependence | "Up until just a week ago I was taking 20 x 12/500 over the counter painkillers every morning in one go! I've been addicted to codeine for about 10 years..I woke up one morning and decided to call my doctor and finally admit to my addiction..she referred me to my local support agency. The doctor there put me on one daily 8Mg buprenorphine tablet. I haven't looked back since. Although they do make you drowsy and a bit nauseas it soon wears off. If you are fed up of the embarrassment of forever finding a chemist to buy your painkillers then bite the bullet and get help, honestly you'll never look back! Good luck" | 10 | November 4, 2013 | 24 | 114 |
80,843 | Delsym | cough | "DO NOT TRY IT. I know some of you have had good experiences and some have had bad ones. There as been more bad ones then there are good I know that much. I took this medicine for my dry cough that I was having, I felt fine for a little while, went to sleep. And then about an hour after going to sleep I woke up in a full blown panic attack. I felt like I was going to black out, I kept having hot flashes, and severe stomach pain. The feeling of throwing up was pretty bad too, but it never happened. I was shaking and almost went to the hospital." | 1 | July 2, 2017 | 2 | 113 |
146,428 | Suboxone | opiate dependence | "I have Been taking Suboxone for a while now i guess it helps, but you have to ask your self is it worth moving from one addiction to another. Yes it does help, it seems as if it is a functional form of Oxycotin/Herion. With my experience it does work, but you have to have the will to stop by your self or your just using it to get by, and giveing money to pharmacists for the same reason as you were giving money to a dealer. Opiate addiction is a sickness that doesent go away." | 8 | March 25, 2008 | 124 | 96 |
68,582 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "I have been on the depo shot for 3 years and for the most part it does keep you from getting pregnant. My first 2 years on the depo went quite smoothly but I have noticed that it made me very depressed and messed up my sex drive, but the last few months I've been noticing that I've been very moody, depressed, spotting, nauseous every other day, weight loss & I've also been feeling very dizzy and weak. I've also heard that it takes a while to get pregnant once you get off so I do not recommend, I will not be getting another depo shot & I regret ever getting it." | 5 | May 6, 2017 | 2 | 112 |
43,571 | Hydromorphone | pain | "I had a severe migraine. The worst I have had. I have been suffering from them for about 4 years now. It was given Dilaudid intramuscularly and within about 20 minutes the pain let up so I could finally relax and get some sleep." | 10 | May 12, 2008 | 35 | 44 |
99,940 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "Why, on God's green earth and with all the medical advances, can't the drug companies develop a prep that isn't disgusting? I got most of the first bottle down with ice water and a straw, but the thought of repeating the process was just too much for me to handle. I got about a quarter of the second bottle down. I am pretty "clean" and the doc will just have to do his best." | 5 | January 12, 2016 | 7 | 74 |
185,721 | Saxenda | weight loss | "I have been on Saxenda now for one week and lost 15 pounds. I never in my life had my appetite go away. Ever since I been on Saxenda I do not get hungry and I cannot even force myself to eat. I got on the scale after 3 months from being at the doctor and I could not believe my eyes. I lost that much weight. I am happy and I am going to reach my goal of 40 lbs. The worst side effect I had was tiredness. I am always tired but I am hoping to overcome this soon. If not I can deal with the for another 2 months until I reach my goal. I would suggest this medicine to anyone that is obese and needs help. This will definitely help with appetite." | 8 | May 18, 2016 | 22 | 136 |
158,415 | Methylphenidate | depression | "It was twenty years ago that I read a newspaper article of scientific nature. The article described me - depressed and having to push myself to get up in the morning. My energy level was low and my motivation almost non-existent. I took the article to my G.P. and she agreed to give me Ritalin. When my doctor left her practice without providing a new G.P., I had a lot of difficulty getting a new doctor who would prescribe the Ritalin. The first doctor I tried would not prescribe it. After slipping backward to my old non-productive life I found a doctor willing give it to me on a limited basis. I had to take a test for ADD. Then he gave me 10mg a day. It didn't help me. Finally I found a doctor who gave me what I needed - 20mg twice a day." | 9 | September 3, 2015 | 74 | 146 |
11,645 | Trulicity | diabetes, type 2 | "I was vomiting in the mornings, after using it for 6 months, I thought I had a bad sore throat, got antibiotics, seemed better, but always have this hoarse throat with a lump feeling, stopped trulicity and it went away. I won't take it anymore, metformin will be it." | 2 | July 29, 2017 | 12 | 49 |
60,265 | NuvaRing | birth control | "Although everyone's body reacts differently to each birth control, I thought I would still share my experience. I had a really bad experience on Lutera, so my PCP prescribed me Nuvaring. She explained that it is absorbed through my blood verses the Lutera which was absorbing through my stomach (if that makes any sense). None the less, I agreed to try it and cannot be any happier! I have been taking it for about a week now and have no side effects as of now! It is super, just insert and once its in, you cannot feel a thing. I am so happy with experience, that I had to share! Hope this be useful to someone!" | 10 | November 23, 2011 | 0 | 116 |
127,101 | Metoclopramide | nausea/vomiting | "I have been having heartburn, nausea and general sick to my stomach for years. I have been taken this drug for 3 days and my stomach has not felt this good in years. I hope this continues to work and I can now sleep late because I am not getting up to puke or take an antacid." | 10 | August 14, 2008 | 63 | 57 |
43,169 | Sronyx | birth control | "I have had no problems. I'm am half way through my second week and have not experienced any difficulties. I am hoping it will control my appetite, though. Gave it a 10." | 10 | April 24, 2013 | 5 | 32 |
20,671 | Nucynta | pain | "I am a roofer and have fallen off of ladders and roofs. I've got pinched nerve in shoulder and muscle spasms in entire back daily. After trying Lortab, Percocet, Norcos, and a few other pain medicines my doctor gave me Nucynta 75mg. Finally after 7 years of agonizing pain I can actually function almost normally. It works very well. No buzz feeling just no pain." | 8 | November 7, 2011 | 18 | 65 |
144,215 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've had this for a little over two years now. Right away my mood swings were awful but I didn't bleed which was great. Occasionally I have pain in my arm where it is located. My periods happen about every 6 months and it wasn't until January that my period lasted for almost 3 months with horrible cramps. I plan on taking it out soon. I would say the only good thing is I have not been pregnant. I would not recommend this or any birth control (besides condoms) in the future." | 5 | June 6, 2016 | 0 | 92 |
227,386 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I give this a 5 because it does prevent pregnancy, yet so did my pill. Switched because I wanted something I didn't have to remember to take. Been on this for a year now the first 5 months were alright. But the last 7 months I've noticed my period is heavy and gets me light headed. I have more migraines which I never experienced before Implanon. Sex drive is way down, bad mood swings, and constantly tired. Before Implanon I was extremely healthy, now I feel like crap almost every day. Getting removed once insurance starts up." | 5 | August 6, 2013 | 16 | 97 |
77,829 | Moxifloxacin | bronchitis | "This is the third time I am prescribed Avelox. The first time for pneumonia and the last two times for bronchitis. This is by far one of the most potent antibiotic available. Doctors are very reluctant in prescribing this antibiotics because it is basically the last defence. Thus, doctors will tend to prescribe other, less potent antibiotics first, the reason being that bacteria will eventually adapt to any Antibiotics. So it should only be prescribe when required." | 10 | October 13, 2015 | 6 | 77 |
157,328 | Amaryl | diabetes, type 2 | "This medication works almost too well. When you start this medicine be aware of what low blood sugar symptoms are. I have experienced several episodes of blood sugar down to 52. Heed the warning to carry glucose tablets with you at all times." | 9 | May 1, 2010 | 100 | 43 |
18,629 | Tikosyn | arrhythmia | "I was diagnosed with chronic A-Fib about three years ago after a dramatic life-threatening episode with an antibiotic that interacted with warfarin & put me in ICU for four days and then three morel for a total bill of $86,000. My cardiologist told me he could do nothing further for me as my case was too risky for ablation since I have emphysema. After a couple of months feeling as if I were on the EDGE, my Primary recommended a Cardiologist at a major university and he put me in the hospital for 4 days and on Tikosyn 500 mg. That as two years ago and I have done well as far as my heart rhythm. He did tell me he was worried about my brain...does Tikosyn affect the brain long term, as in concentration & Dementia. I am 74 & new age spots." | 9 | March 10, 2015 | 35 | 144 |
179,910 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "I've suffered from acne for 8 years now and went through all sorts of phases. Now I'm 20 yrs old and it's all down on the chin area with deep, painful cysts everywhere. Unfortunately Epiduo (or any topical cream actually) is not good for that kind of stuff. If you're a teenager, this may yield more likely results. I had an extremely oily face as a teen so I didn't even experience the red/dry/flaky skin that most do. Sadly it stopped being effective about 6 months in so eventually I quit. Recently I've tried it again but now it gives me persistent painful red/dry/flaky skin and not much positive results. It may be better for other people." | 6 | December 31, 2014 | 6 | 117 |
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