Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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60,622	Claravis	acne	"I was on Clavaris for 5 months for my moderate acne that only got worse with age (I am 26). It worked wonders. I have been off the medicines for 3 months- not one pimple and even the old scars cleared up. One downside though was that I started getting depressed and anxious especially during the last month so I stopped taking it. The depression went away but I have trouble with speaking in public forums and in interviews now. I know, kind of ironic to have less self esteem now even with the perfect skin. Just watch out for those signs, they could be dangerous if not controlled or even acknowledged. Overall I am still happy I took the medicine."	8	November 6, 2010	8	121
23,247	Methadone	pain	"I'm a paraplegic and was on pain meds for the first few years after my accident but I'd been off for many years. I'd been put back on pain meds, methadone, for joint pain, back and neck pain. While it has cut the pain you DO NOT WANT TO BE ON THIS unless you have no other option. The withdrawal is long, muscle spasms, thoughts of dying, cramps, night sweats, etc. It also caused fluid retention in my legs and abdomen while taking it along with MANY other side effects."	2	February 10, 2014	85	90
10,633	Spironolactone	acne	"I have been on this medication for a little over a month and it has already been incredible. I took minocycline for over 2 years and though it did improve my acne a little, it did not solve the issue. When I went to my dermotologist, he recommended I add this medication and I was very hopeful! I see that many other women have had trouble with it working until at least 3 months in, but I started seeing results with-in two weeks. The cystic acne that I would get every month that was big and annoying, not only on my face but also on my back, was almost all gone and it has not come back at all if I am faithful to take it. I would absolutely recommend at least asking your doctor about it, because it has been a life saver for me."	9	January 21, 2014	48	146
51,735	Aczone	acne	"I began experiencing acne when I turned 35. Of course I thought this was odd due to being midway to 40, so I dealt with it long as I could. I tried Proactive, it work for a while, Neutrogena, nothing was happening. It was almost like my face took turns into which side would break out first. I was always self conscious and began wearing make up to master the acne and the dark spots. Finally I became frustrated and decided to see a dermatologist for my never ending battle with my face. The Dermatologist recommended I try Doryx and Aczone. At first I did not see any change but it has now been almost three weeks and I notice a difference. Waiting for better results."	8	June 25, 2013	37	126
138,177	Ortho Evra	birth control	"I wanted a implant in but suddenly I just went for this Evra patches. They are amazing. I didn't get any side effects. It helped me a lot, but you have to keep this in mind that you have to use them properly. I missed couple of days and got pregnant straight away. I would recommend these to everyone. "	10	November 8, 2011	7	60
17,320	Errin	birth control	"The first time I was on this (before baby #2) it was effective for almost a year then decided to stop taking it after experiencing anxiety, chest pain, acne and I swear it made my BP go up. The symptoms disappeared within a few days. Fast forward to now I have been put back on this pill and after 2 months I am stopping it again for same previous symptoms. This pill is the worst. I would not recommend."	2	December 16, 2016	5	79
86,461	Invokana	diabetes, type 2	"I have been on this med for almost a year. Prior to this, all other meds either didn't work for me or I had unbearable side effects. The only bearable maintenance was Levemir 100 units daily. I gained about 30 lbs! Doc put me on Invokana, I have lost 25 lbs, I have lowered the insulin to 35 units a day. A1C is 6.3. Had been a yeast infection nightmare though! Doc knocked out the yeast infections with Fluconazole and I take 1 Fluconazole a week now and am keeping the YI nightmare away! This has been the only drug that has truly helped!"	8	February 10, 2016	33	104
211,970	Lamotrigine	bipolar disorde	"I have dealt with depression in the past and prescribed Celexa and Lexapro. I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder/ Manic Depressive 4 years ago, and have since been on Lamotrigine. I am able to function and my mood swings are much easier to deal with. I'm not in bed all day when having a depression spell, and not absolutely batshit crazy when Manic. I also don't fly off the handle as quickly. I have a drug history, which does not help at all. I have been sober now for 14 years."	10	November 13, 2015	32	91
151,892	Chantix	smoking cessation	"This is the second time I have quit on Chantix. The first time was 2008 for 8 months, and I went back to it when I had a really big change in my life. So now Im trying again and today is two months no smoking! Side effects are lousy; insomnia, weight gain, water retention and yes these are actual side effects from the medication and not a result of quitting. "	9	March 28, 2012	2	72
127,017	Metoclopramide	migraine	"I went to the ER also last month because I was having bad migraines they gave me reglan and benadryl in the IV right away I was paranoid jittery and tried pulling the IV out my arm it was the worst feeling ever and I was so ready to go home. The good thing is that it did take my migraine away for about a month now. I just started having another migraine yesterday and I went to the ER 11-13-15 and they gave me the benadryl and reglan in the form of a pill - no IV and I didn't get that feeling this time just went to sleep really fast. I think it was the medicine going start in the IV straight to my blood stream a little to fast that gave me the bad side effects."	1	November 14, 2015	20	139
55,703	Effexor	depression	"if you want to try this drug, make sure you're prepared to either stay on it forever or be able to take at least 1 month off from your life to try to get this out of your system. I've been on other psychiatric drugs and I'm all for them. They really help get you through rough episodes, therefore I'm not a scathing anti drug, crunchy all natural person. However, I can say this is one nasty, nasty drug. I feel like I've been dumping poison in my system for the last 2 years. 3 weeks tapering VERY slowly and the room still spins, I can't move my eyes without intense brain zaps, and basically feel like a raging lunatic. If you've tried many other drugs and they haven't worked and this is a last resort then I say go for it, but with caution."	4	March 11, 2016	38	145
184,462	Hydroxyzine	anxiety	"I have take 25mg twice a day or once a day with good relief. Twice a day is better. As soon as I stop it I get slight panic, but I also feel like I'm not able to concentrate when people are talking. It's a strange feeling and then I get pain in my left ribs, under my arms and left upper back. Then I wonder if I'm going to faint or have a heart attack. It's a constant roller-coaster of high and low adrenaline. A small dose of beta blocker worked well for anxiety, but when you are sick, you need a little adrenaline to combat inflammation. It's an awful balancing act."	7	November 24, 2010	26	113
71,871	Tramadol	restless legs syndrome	"tramadol never worked for me and i have severe RLS. i have had RLS since i was 8 years of age and now am 36. I do have a high tolerance to many medications or they are only effective for a short period of time before i need an increase of dose. However i never found tramadol at any dose to help."	2	June 22, 2016	11	62
56,161	Humira	crohn's disease, acute	"The few months I was on humira was the sickest I've ever been in my entire life. I got the flu- lasted 4 weeks, pink eye, cold sore, again for 4 weeks, you name it and I got it. This was about 5 years ago, and I have since had 4 basil cell carcinoma surgeries on my FACE, and found this site because I believe I now have a Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak. It did NOTHING to help the crohn's, nor the accompanying arthritis. Want to spend 6 months in bed wishing you were in a coma, then this is for you."	1	October 12, 2017	1	102
166,424	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"i promised myself that i would write a review to ease the minds of many who seek this page for a little bit of relief . i had unprotected sex the day of my ovuluation, my most fertile day , i trusted the guy for so long since dating and out of nowhere he broke my trust and came COMPLETLY inside me because he wanted to see what it felt like. i was hurt , dissapointed and scared , he rushed to get plan b and i took it exactly one hour later , i cried , alot weeks i even took pregnancies test even though i knew it was to early to tell , but it eased my mind a bit to see a negative sign . i cried even more when i read plan b is ineffective on girls over 165 pounds , im 178 .but today , 5 days early i got my period. Plan b saved my life Relax"	10	November 4, 2016	35	163
87,088	Latuda	bipolar disorde	"I've been on Latuda going on two months now and it's just not working. I'm still depressed crying all the time, and have even been violent towards my boyfriend. Also very angry. The side effects are very bad for me since I don't have an appetite. But I was dealing with it. I tried and nothing. Desperately have to try something else."	1	February 23, 2015	64	62
173,465	Alli	obesity	"Lost 45 lbs. on Alli in about 10 months. I got pregnant and sadly am back where I started. I will be starting on all I again next month. Its a great boost to get you working in the right direction to a healthy lifestyle."	10	December 9, 2014	127	45
78,740	OnabotulinumtoxinA	migraine prevention	"I just had my fourth Botox injection for migraine. So far it's helping. The migraines haven't been eliminated, but they've been reduced in number and severity, and there are more days between clusters of headache days. I STRONGLY recommend going to a headache specialist or neurologist for an evaluation before trying this. Botox works best for migraines that involve involuntary tightening of the tiny muscles in the forehead, temples, and along the "migraine band" on the sides of the head. If those aren't contributing to a person's migraines, then Botox is unlikely to work. Be forewarned that getting needles stuck in your tender scalp does hurt, some days more than others. My neurologist prescribed a topical anesthetic cream for next time."	9	December 2, 2016	15	121
81,915	Liraglutide	weight loss	"Went from .6 to 2.4 in five days. I had zero side effects or efficacy until I got to 2.4. I had some very slight but continuous nausea that first day on 2.4 and had zero appetite. Since then I've had zero to little appetite and no side effects. I find myself eating only out of necessity, have zero cravings and excellent portion control. As a result the weight is just falling off! I won't titrate to 3.0 unless I feel the effects waning. Why waste the medicine (and money) if I don't have to? Note: be sure to get a savings card or print one off on line. My insurance required a PA, and the cost was $50. The coupon knocked it down to $30."	10	November 11, 2016	5	126
225,467	Bupropion	anxiety	"I was on Lexapro for about 6 months before my doctor switched me to Wellbutrin due to weight gain and sexual side effects. I experienced intense headaches for the first few days, and dry mouth for the first 2 weeks. Both have since gone away. I have also lost 11 pounds in one month, which brings me just below my pre-Lexapro weight. I would attribute much of this to the reduction in appetite I have experienced with wellbutrin, as well as increased metabolism. My anxiety is under control and I feel great!"	9	October 15, 2014	62	92
223,476	Epclusa	hepatitis c	"I just started my Hep C treatment. I have genotype 2, I'm going on my second week taking epclusa. I contacted Hep C using drugs intravenously, I been infected 48 years. All the time I've had it, I never felt fatigue or had any other symptoms of Hep C, I'm 67 years old, anyway I haven't had any side effects, I don't want to talk to quick, but I feel better. I do a little exercise to keep myself strong. So far I feel much better. "	10	April 29, 2017	34	87
225,783	Bupropion	depression	"I started on Wellbutrin XL 150mg after severe depression set in after a traumatic life change. I could feel a difference within a few days. After 5 weeks I was still mopey but much better than I was before Wellbutrin. My doctor increased my dose to 300mg and I felt much better within a week. I have been on that dose for 4 weeks now and I feel good. I need to take the advice of exercising while on it to see if it helps increase my happy mood. Side effects were severe dizziness after standing up but that is now mild. Night sweats, hot flashes and dry mouth for a few weeks but that went away. Insomnia increased with dose increase, however, I do not feel overtired from getting less sleep (6 hrs a night). I would recommend definitely."	9	July 30, 2011	31	140
195,148	Famotidine / ibuprofen	osteoarthritis	"I have 5 lumbar 5 cervical bulging discs = left sciatic, left hip pain, bilateral wrist to above elbow pain. The pain is severe. Per MD orders, I took Duexis 7 days on/7 days off for two cycles. When I stop, within 3-4 days pain makes my life dysfunctional. Within 2 days of starting, the pain decreases significantly. The drug is extremely expensive so MD ordered 800 mg tablets ibuprofen and I bought over the counter 10 mg famotadine tabs. I have been taking that duo twice a day and the Duexis once a day. I am very reluctant to take this med long term because of my age (70 ), IBS, and possible liver/kidney problems. However, it is the ONLY regime right now that relieves the pain."	8	January 22, 2016	14	128
33,069	Seasonique	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I am currently on my second pack of Seasonique. I was previously on Yaz which worked great for me but I wanted only 4 periods a year. I am trying to look past the side effects because having only 4 periods a year, you are willing to take a sacrifice. I have experienced severe breast tenderness during the first few months also my acne has gotten a little worse. I have been breaking out with a rash since I've started the medication, and have had mood swings in the beginning. I haven't spotted at all, the periods are fine and manageable, but I feel Yaz had more positive effects like clearing my acne and not making my hormones go out of control, but 12 periods compared to 4? I am still on Seasonique and willing to let my body get adjusted."	6	September 7, 2010	0	141
209,615	Donepezil	alzheimer's disease	"My dad has been on it for about five months, and he has mild dementia. Normally slow to anger and hates confrontation. He is in his nineties, and after taking the medicine says he needs to be 'locked up' because he is afraid he will do something terrible. Bad nightmares, irritability and some muscle pain. Told him to throw the stuff out and we will see if there is improvement."	2	August 27, 2017	5	70
100,734	Orlistat	obesity	"I used alli because I wanted to lose weight but needed help with commitment to my diet it's been about a week and I lost 5lbs surprisingly it helped with my bloating and constipation which may also be why I lost 5lbs in a week not looking for a miracle pill just something to help out like a guard rail at the bowling alley you may not get a strike but at least you didn't get a gutter ball lol"	10	November 7, 2016	80	80
145,138	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I'm happy with my implant cause I don't need to worry about taking tablets all the time. My period use to be really heavy, 2 weeks long and very painful. I now hardly ever have my monthly, I've had it twice but for two weeks but on and off and much less painful and lighter. The only bad things is I'm always tired, I get down a lot and rather be on my own and I've gained about a stone and a half in a year. My boobs get sore once and a while which is a little uncomfortable at times. But my skin has gotten so bad, constant new spots, everyday a new one, maybe two or three, hate my skin! My hairs gotten a lot greasier as well. I'm please with the implant helping my period and I can live with the bad skin and weight gain xxx"	8	October 22, 2015	2	150
30,872	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I have used this medication for years I have had YI since I was 17 I am now 61. Must confess I do preference the oral pill but I did not have time to go to the doctors she would not give me a Prescription unless I went into see her. Just told me to buy the 3 day treatment. Yes it does burn not sure why but by the second day I was feeling a lot better I am on my third does this evening fingers crossed it has taken care of my problem"	10	May 18, 2017	2	95
61,174	Xyzal	allergies	"I tried xyzal for the first time and it bottomed out my blood pressure and made me weak and almost fainting. I can't take it at all. anyone else who had the same reaction?"	1	May 26, 2017	9	34
227,340	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I've had implanon over a year. I got it done in Dublin. I think it is a fantastic stress free, painless form of birth control however there are side effects. For me, implanon seems to have encouraged weight loss (along with moderate dieting but the weight is coming off faster). It seems also to have weakened my orgasms- worst side effect! Still have a high sex drive though. Period wise it is very unpredictable which is very annoying. I can have periods ranging from 3-14 days. People making the decision to get implanon need to decide if they can live with irregular bleeding. It has lessened period pain but not much. I still can bleed heavily and clot. For me it's worth it so I don't have to worry about contraception for 3 years at a time"	7	October 24, 2013	4	137
177,532	Duloxetine	depression	"Tried it for 2 days and felt like a zombie took the pain away from my body but made me feel like a controller . I would not recommend this medication to anybody. It seems like they want to take us off opiates and give us government induced mind altering drugs do not take this drug at any cost"	1	December 30, 2015	22	59
67,292	Omeprazole	gerd	"It worked well to eliminate reflux symptoms, but forced to discontinue use as made me too dizzy, lightheaded, and sometime naseaus. To the point of not feeling comfortable enough to drive."	7	October 3, 2012	63	31
25,221	Diovan	high blood pressure	"Diovan was prescribed by my doctor nearly 10 years ago. Turns out both my parents also take it. None of us have any side effects that we are aware of, and it controls the hypertension effectively. Never been on any other high blood pressure treatment."	10	November 18, 2008	62	45
36,282	Imiquimod	basal cell carcinoma	"i am using cream for bcc on nose; I am on week 4 out of 8; mild side effects It has gotten bigger which is what i was expecting. I do not want to do Mohs surgery as that would be too intrusive and what the plastic surgeon told me they would have to do after would scar my whole face. Sticking with it. 47yo male"	8	July 6, 2015	27	66
46,813	Xenical	obesity	"Tried this last year as have widespread oestoarthritis and lost 8 kgs over 6mths -was told I could only take this drug for 6 mths but after not taking it for 4mths have put on 3kgs so have had a new prescription and will aim to have a stronger willpower!! Hate the odour but still love my chocolate!!!"	8	March 6, 2017	13	58
102,821	Aripiprazole	depression	"I suffered from extreme depression a year ago, months on end. I tried everything and was on the verge of requesting hospitalization. I took every medicine out there and then my doctor prescribed 2mg of Ability to augment the Remeron I was on. In 1 day the nightmare was over. 1 day after months of such severe anguish that I wanted out! Today I ran into a pharmacist from my Pharmacy while out and about. She told me that her customers that are starting Abilify are reporting that their life is changed, etc. I see from the posts here that not everyone has a life changing experience but I can tell you it was a lifesaver for me. If you are at your wits end try this as an adjunct to your current medicine. It might be the ticket out of your suffering."	10	May 24, 2013	171	143
97,661	Methimazole	hyperthyroidism	"I have Grave's disease with a small node in my thyroid. Five Dr.'s that I went to, as the previous reviewer stated wanted to radiate and kill my thyroid which would require meds for hypothyroid for the rest of my life. I then found an endocrinologist who suggested that the node was small and that a small dosage of this medicine may control it. I was monitored very closely and went into remission after 2 years. After being okay for another 5 years my thyroid went hyper again and I was put back on a dosage of 2.5 mg/1x per day. The node has not changed in dimension or mass. So I am not healed but effectively am under control. I also have a very minor symptom of Graves' ophthalmopathy, which this medicine controls as well."	8	November 26, 2012	58	136
112,552	Lunesta	insomnia	"In three short weeks this drug wrecked my body. I got a skin rash that got infected within 10 days. First I thought, okay, this is weird. I didn't connect it to the Lunesta... but it was all downhill from there. Brain fog, memory problems, getting lost while driving, etc. Then my whole digestion system crashed. I'm talking severe pain in my stomach, constant nausea, no appetite, and constipation that would not move without a laxative. Then my body launched adrenaline to fight back. I started switching from fatigue to adrenaline, back and forth. After one ER visit and numerous urgent care trips, I realised it all started with the Lunesta. Buyer beware."	1	August 3, 2017	9	113
151,296	OxyContin	pain	"I have been on this medication for about 3 years. I had to go off of due to being pregnant and breastfeding. This medicine has worked wonders. I have tried so many different things and this is the only one that has made it so I can go out side and play with my kids instead of saying not now mommys back really hurts. It was to the point where it was getting hard to get out of bed. So thank you for making it possible for me to function again, and feel normal."	10	August 27, 2008	59	94
216,993	Oxcarbazepine	bipolar disorde	"I have used it along with Trileptal and it has really helped as a mood stabilizer especially the manic stage. The bad part of taking it is when my doctor did not increased the Oxtallar XR & took me off the Trileptal all together I had a relapsed and was crying everyday. I am back on the Trileptal and my doctor is going to increase my Oxtellar XR 3 times a day and taper me off of Trileptal slowly because my sodium levels are a bit high. But other than that no complaints."	10	September 12, 2015	11	93
5,815	Opana	pain	"I have been on Opana about three weeks now for severe, chronic pain. I used to be on 60mg of Oxy-Contin and I took the first dose prior to getting ready to leave for work, after that I would spend the next 10-20 minutes vomiting. Opana doesn't do that to me in a 20mg dose and I find the pain relief much more lasting and comfortable. The only medicine I ever took better than Opana for chronic pain relief was the once a day ,now defunct Pallodan."	9	January 23, 2010	17	87
123,234	Apri	birth control	"I have been using Apri for 3 months and I have gained 10 pounds. I am Vegan and eat very healthy so it cannot be due to my alimentation. Also I have been extremely moody. I am switching back to my old birth control, I do not recommend using it unless you don't mind being fat. Ugh."	1	September 24, 2015	0	57
115,538	Propofol	anesthesia	"Diprivan was successfully used to anesthetize me for a minor procedure lasting 5-10 minutes. It worked beautifully. I don't remember a thing and "waking up" was actually pleasant. No side effects - it wore off quickly and I was running errands within hours. (Probably shouldn't have, but I was able to). I would recommend this drug to my friends."	10	May 22, 2009	39	59
143,429	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I got this implant November 20 of 2016. At first my periods were irregular and had spotting in between, had lower back pain and mood swings/depression. My periods went away which is amazing but the depression has gotten worse and I now have cystic acne all along my chin, cheeks forehead, and all over my hairline. I've dealt with acne all my life and I finally had it under control so this implant causing my skin to break out in painful cysts is a deal breaker. I am sad to get it removed because it is a convenience that I don't have to take a pill everyday, did not gain weight off of it and it took my periods away. But my skin is more important to me."	3	February 10, 2017	2	128
47,500	Tapentadol	pain	"This medication was sold hard to me by the pain specialist. Overall he was selling candy. I have been on opioids for 10 years and this medication is a joke. It has not helped with any form of pain relief."	3	September 27, 2016	9	40
163,210	Propafenone	atrial fibrillation	"Had an irregular heartbeat a month ago. Not a rapid heartbeat but several normal beats follwed every 30 seconds or so with several faster heartbeats. This would repeat again. Dr. diagnosed me with A-fib. Placed me on Propafenone 150 Mg 3x a day. Have not had another episode but the medicine makes me very sleepy in the afternoon. Hopefully my body will adapt and this will go away. Has anyone else had the same side effect? Would appreciate a reply."	8	February 12, 2015	15	80
48,509	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"BEST THING EVER! If you are going on birth control, you might as well do extended cycle! You basically never get your period (so bye bye cramps, bleeding, buying tampons, ruining underwear). Perhaps the best part is that there is no placebo pill! The week off still has estrogen so you can say goodbye to mood swing side effects caused by the placebo that is a sugar pill. On this extended cycle, you don't get the same crazy side effects as you would when 1 week every month you don't take the hormone. It is a little expensive upfront because it is 3 months worth of meds. So if you do the math, it should be 3 times as expensive as one script that you pick up 3 times in 3 months. But you basically never need tampons, so put it toward this!"	10	August 10, 2017	10	143
201,598	Zoloft	depression	"Before I started taking Zoloft for depression and anxiety I was also suffering from insomnia. Was taking Ambien and Valium to help but the Ambien was not really helping my insomnia. Maybe get 3 hrs of sleep or 5hrs on a good night. Suffered from panic and anxiety attacks. Went to therapy and after some time Dr Recommended Zoloft. Was hesitant at first but could not live like this anymore so I started taking it about a year ago. Zoloft is the best thing I could have done. The first week or too I had side effects. But soon after depression lifted anxiety gone. I sleep great now."	8	December 11, 2013	143	108
59,692	NuvaRing	birth control	"MAKE SURE YOU ARE AWARE OF THE SIDE EFFECTS OF THE NUVARING IF USING FOR THE 1ST TIME. My Dr didn't give me much info other than the brochure and I wasn't prepared for the roller coaster 5 days I had (yep that's all I lasted). Nauseous, sweaty, extremely tired, lethargic, unhappy, starving then not hungry at all, cramps, itchiness, headaches, dehydrated, fuzzy head, cough, teary EXTREMELY teary, anxious, nervous, irritable.. you name it I had it! After a very scary panic attack driving home from work I ripped it out and will not try it again. two days later I feel myself again after using the pill for 14 years I'm not new to hormonal BC and I would not recommend this to anyone I know. it was extremely scary becoming a crazy person!"	1	November 21, 2016	6	135
130,330	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"This is Jean's husband. Jean had this device inserted many years ago. She was NEVER informed of its risks or how long until it should be removed. She has had severe cramps for years. We (I) have informed every doctor and emergency rooms she has gone to as to the divide. They all ignored the info. Yesterday she was taken to the hospital. She had severe chest pains. All cardio tests came back negative. Today they transferred her to ICU because her temperature kept spiking. They did blood work and found out she has massive infection running through her body. She is bagged and they are flushing her system to try and get rid of the infection. An OBYGN came in and tried to find the 'string' to remove this contraption. I will know more soon."	1	October 31, 2013	63	136
49,776	Gabapentin	anxiety	"I have to say, it's been working very well for me. I'm more confident and I love being around people way more then before. But, sometimes I feel very dizzy and I'm all over the place. I forget everything and I feel kinda lost. I feel like my brain is on slow motion. The worst thing is I can't make love anymore. Its really hard to stimulate me and sometimes I can't even ejaculated. It brought me peace inside but I don't feel things anymore. Never happy, never too sad. I don't enjoy food. (Sorry for terrible english.)"	7	July 31, 2016	62	98
129,849	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"Plan B is a life saver! My boyfriend and I had sex for the first time during my most fertile days while I was ovulating. He finished inside of me and the very next day we bought Plan B one step. I took it around 10 hours after the incident. I was worried non stop and reading these reviews night and day. Around two days later I experienced a yeast infection, which was mild, and cleaned up on its own a few days later, but I was freaking out. After research, I learned that Plan B can restart your cycle, causing the pH balance to be thrown off in the process, causing the yeast infection. I experienced a lot of mood swings over the few weeks, however my boyfriend was always extremely supportive and reminded me it would be alright and we had nothing to worry about. If it wasn’t for him, I would have drove myself bananas for those few weeks. I definitely recommend having your partner being a strong support system; it will make the process so much better when you know you’re not alone in this. I ended up getting my period two days ahead of time and the only negative side effect from plan B was heavy cramps I haven’t experienced before. I am now on birth control and look forward to never having to go through that again. Relax, ladies! It will work! (On a side note, I wasn’t aware the Plan B apparently had a weight limit until after I took the pill. There’s a myth that states it only works if you’re under 165 and will not work if you’re over 175. The fact of the matter is, when testing plan b, the group of tested women were all around the same weight, and there was no group of women that was tested that weighed over 175. So it is not so much as “It will not work”, but more of “we haven’t tested that far” I am 5’8, and over that weight limit. It worked for me, and it will work for you. Breathe! )"	10	April 27, 2015	54	353
203,971	Suvorexant	insomnia	"Suvorexant 20mg worked excellent until abnormal adverse effect of hives started approximately week 4 into therapy. It works well for me other than for the hives that prevents me from taking it. I miss being able to sleep like I did on Suvorexant. I am looking forward to SORAs allowing me to sleep normally again like I did while on Suvorexant, but hopefully without the problem of hives, which I may be the only person known to get hives from Suvorexant. Loratidine resolves the hives but so does ceasing Suvorexant, so I stopped Suvorexant and am once again a miserable insomniac... Thank you Merck and all chemists and scientists for a brief period of relief and some hope that normal sleep is possible. This was a good drug, but not for me."	9	August 1, 2015	2	132
107,430	Implanon	birth control	"I got the Implanon in January while I was on my period and haven't had a period since. I am always hungry and have gained about 10-13 pounds. I seem to be emotional and am stressed all the time. "	2	September 28, 2011	0	40
118,492	Fetzima	major depressive disorde	"I am going to try a different A/D as this is NOT working out. I started out taking 80 mg of Fetzima 3 months ago, & the doctor lowered my dose to 40 mg about 6 weeks ago because of anxiety. Fetzima has worked for my depression but my anxiety is through the roof! I also sweat like a pig & that causes my electrolytes to flush out, then I start getting severe body cramps. One moment I feel hot as can be, then the next I am cold as ice. I have "never" had side effects like this on any other A/D, and I am done with this!!"	4	October 16, 2015	28	109
161,027	Risperidone	bipolar disorde	"My doctor put me on Risperidone to help control my manias. I am also taking Lamotrigine, Escitalopram, and Lithium to control depression, anxiety and to stabilize moods, respectively. Even with those three medications I was still experiencing a lot of agitation, feelings of too much energy, inability to hold still, pressured speech and racing thoughts, irritability, difficulty sleeping, and feelings of being out of control. Rather than putting me on the daily dose, my doctor has me taking it as needed. Whenever I feel manic symptoms spiralling upward I take 1 - 4 mg depending on what I feel is necessary, and it always works perfectly, calming my manic symptoms within 15 - 60 minutes and helping me sleep. It's a lifesaver."	10	June 7, 2015	19	122
66,322	Valacyclovir	cold sores	"I get cold sores about once I year, I hate having them they're embarrassing and ugly. I felt one coming and I decided to go see the doctor for some cream (thats what I usually do ) this doctor gave me the pills and 3 days later gone. AMAZING PRODUCT"	10	March 29, 2015	3	50
33,885	Junel Fe 1 / 20	menstrual disorders	"This pill has been awful. I took it for two months and decided to stop because it made me feel terrible. I originally started taking it for really bad PMS symptoms and birth control, and it was covered by my insurance. During first month, I had DEBILITATING anxiety. Some days it was so bad I had to skip class some days. I also was incredibly paranoid, especially with my boyfriend. I nearly destroyed our relationship, but luckily he's incredibly understanding so everything is fine. I did have some issues with depression previously, but it wasn't this bad before the pill and it's much better now that I'm off of it. Regardless, I'm done with the pill overall. I'm going to the fertility awareness method and natural PMS remedies."	2	February 27, 2016	4	128
51,041	Azithromycin	chlamydia infection	"Seeiously, don't be afraid of what everyone is saying on here. Eat a full meal take the medicine and then drink a large glass of water after. About 2 hours later you will have to poo maybe a few times but that is it. I took 2 500mg pills around 9pm at 11 pm I had the runs twice and now I am absolutely fine with minor gas the next day. As for the infection I had no symptoms so I don't know if it is gone as is has not been the full 7 days yet but I will be retested tested in a few weeks. "	9	December 6, 2016	8	108
128,186	Phentermine	obesity	"Just started my pills on 3/31/16 and seems like it may be working not too sure. I feel hungry at night not during day I drank a protein shake this morning and as soon as I went to lay down I was starving. I ate a oatmeal I will update when I loose weight I'm currently 279 and need to loose 30 pounds by June 3rd"	5	April 2, 2016	9	66
65,511	Yasmin	birth control	"I have been on Yasmin since I was 15. My periods used to last 9-11 days, were heavy, and very painful. I can remember my mom keeping me out of school due to this. Not only was my cycle completely crazy, I had acne on my shoulders, upper back, and upper arms. Being in high school, something like this can be traumatizing. Anyway after almost 6 years, I have been acne free (maybe the occasional bump or 2) and 4-5 day easy periods! I did gain weight...but who knows if it was because of the birth control...like the lady said before she gained in all the "right" places so I can't complain about that one. I went up a whole up size! I plan on taking this until I decide to make a little one (another 4 years hopefully)."	10	February 14, 2009	16	139
83,311	Riluzole	obsessive compulsive disorde	"My son, now 19, started riluzole as part of a small double-blind NIH trial 2 years ago. He has Autism, OCD, mood disorder, tics and ADHD. This medication is extremely helpful in easing the overwhelming obsessive thoughts and compulsions that interfere with his ability to function. No side-effects. I fight to renew insurance coverage each year for this off-label use and twice he ran out of this medicine temporarily and we immediately noticed a change in his behavior. He is off anti-depressants and ADHD medicines (Zoloft & Concerta) and is now on lamotrigine for tics and mood stabilization. A great combination. His functional ability assessments (IQ) went from mild retardation into a 'normal' range. His communication skills improved dramatically."	9	January 20, 2012	30	119
214,109	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I had a slight yeast infection. Caught it early & decided to knock it out with the 1 day treatment. I have a hard time reading small print but wanted relief so bad I figured it couldnt be worse than the YI symptoms. Itching is now intense internally and I have been in tears on several occasions. I think I am on the verge of it burning (probably because I am having a very hard time not wiping an extra time or 2 to scratch this intense itch). This is day 3. Glad I read these reviews so I understand it is common just wish I would have read them BEFORE I spent the extra money. I was expecting faster results. Dont think its Monistats fault that people didnt read the fine print. People doing reviews should think about that before rating a product"	7	May 16, 2016	4	144
73,209	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I was on Lo Loestrin FE for about two years. The first year and a half were GREAT! I had absolutely no side effects, never had my period, and most importantly never got pregnant. Unfortunately, near the end I begin experiencing severe vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse, mood swings, and acne. I have no clue what happened, but am sadly discontinuing use. I am temporarily switching to the patch which will hopefully work better with my body. I soon plan on getting either the Mirena or Nexplanon for long-term prevention and less hassle (I hope). The price was also terrible. For the longest time I paid $75 a month which eventually decreased to $50 and then to $25. Be sure to ask your Dr for the discount card and sample packs."	7	September 21, 2014	9	131
208,378	Oseltamivir	influenza	"This medicine has been a God send. I had a horrible case of the flu- coughing, sore throat, tons of snot, fever, and horrible chills. I started this medication and by two doses in, I started feeling better. My fever broke and I feel 80% better. I still feel exhausted but without all of the horrible symptoms. No side effects. Highly recommend the medicine-- just eat when you take it."	10	January 4, 2015	7	70
28,307	Lexapro	generalized anxiety disorde	"Really helps to stabilize the constant anxiety I've experienced before starting this medicine. I've noticed that the dose that works best for my generalized anxiety disorder is 20mg, but I've also gained 20lbs since starting this medicine despite being active. I'm curious to know what dosage of this medicine has worked for your condition and how you manage the weight gain on this pill."	8	August 19, 2014	43	64
96,707	Crisaborole	atopic dermatitis	"Eucrisa has helped the eczema on my face quite a bit, but it's so greasy that it's uncomfortable and has made my acne much worse. It would be great if they made a lotion version."	6	April 26, 2017	8	35
227,835	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I had the Implanon inserted in August of 2009 and I LOVE it! At that time I was 17 and about to begin a relationship. I researched Implanon and saw all the bad reviews and chickened out but my mom told me to give it a try! That was the best decision I ever made. I have a period probably every 4 months and they last a couple of days. I gained weight but that is also due to me being away at college. I really think it is a great option to take if you can't keep up with pills and patches. I promise it is worth it, this is coming from someone who breaks down at the sight of a needle!"	10	October 7, 2011	0	123
120,831	Antabuse	alcohol dependence	"I've been occasional drinker for 10 years and that turned into another 10 years of everyday drinking. 1.5 L of wine or 350 oz of hard liquor together with 3 bottles of 0.5L of beer. Didn't have a willpower to quit on my own ( tried too many times). 500 mg of disulfiram (Antabuse) once a day along with 2 mg of Ativan solved my issue. I got my life back. I will recommend this combination to everyone who wants to get their life, dreams, family back. I would recommend not to chose a time, day or date (e.g. January 01, first day of each month or next day after birthday). Get those pills, wake up in the morning or on your way from work and just take that ONE pill!!!!"	10	June 17, 2017	18	131
79,922	Blisovi Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I was switched to Blisovi when my insurance changed a few months ago and have had a terrible experience!! My periods are horribly irregular, I constantly bleed in between and have gained over 10 pounds (which is a lot for as small as I am). The bloating is constant and so so uncomfortable. It is almost impossible to sleep well, which I first thought was from a busy schedule, and even when I sleep I NEVER have the energy to get through the day without being exhausted. I truly do not recommend this drug, not at all worth the awful side effects."	2	April 8, 2017	0	102
13,322	Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine	adhd	"Takes about an hour to two hours before affects take hold. Ability to focus and think clearly become apparent. Some shortness of breath here and there. I'm fit and active. Increased symptoms of PMS during cycle."	9	October 19, 2016	15	36
1,767	Zolmitriptan	migraine	"The side effects far outweighed the benefits. Before I ever noticed that a migraine had begun to subside I was overwhelmed with the most awful tingling sensation. It literally felt like I had a full body rash and as though something was crawling on me, mixed with the tingly sensation when your foot falls asleep. I also got very weak and nauseous, and occasionally light headed. It was dreadful. I finally decided it was easier to take my regular migraine meds and treat the actual migraine symptoms than to deal with the side effects of Zomig. The only reason I'm giving it a 2 is because it did slightly lessen the actual migraine."	2	May 15, 2014	4	113
169,101	Vilazodone	depression	"I've been taking this medication now for 3 months and I've noticed my depression is A LOT better. I do get down when PMSing (more so than normal). I'd rate it higher if it weren't for the electric shock feeling I get through my body if I don't take it at the same time everyday and my lack of a sex drive. I've tried Zoloft (worked for 4 months or so and stopped working for me) and Effexor (I felt constant rage in my chest), so far the Viibryd is the best of the 3. I also have post traumatic stress disorder so now I am looking to see if it's possible to add a medication to the Viibryd for this as it does not help for PTSD. I take Xanax occasionally as needed for anxiety."	8	August 20, 2012	11	136
116,497	Adalimumab	reiter's syndrome	"Was on Enbrel for about 6 months and it stopped working for me. Humira and a combination of oral drugs had me pain free in a few days. However, it does not feel like it last a full 2 weeks, after day 10 I start with minor pain working up to about a 5 or 6 then back down from there."	9	March 2, 2011	2	61
227,801	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I got my implanon about 6 weeks after my son was born. I love everything about it except the bleeding. It took two weeks after I got it implanted for me to start my period and here I am three weeks later and I'm still on it. It's light but its been light for about a week. Other than the bleeding I love it. No bad side effects. I don't know if age makes a difference but I got it the day before I turned twenty."	9	December 4, 2011	0	86
89,031	Singulair	asthma, maintenance	"I have been on Singulair since it was first on the market. This medication has given me a life that is free of fear from episodes of asthma attacks. Before this medication I was using a steroid inhaler and short acting and long acting. Not to mention the nasal spray and the allergy medication. Five medications versus the one of Singulair plus a fast acting for exercise or shortness of breath."	10	April 26, 2013	49	71
68,066	Plan B	emergency contraception	"I've taken Plan B on three different occasions. The first it was more of a precaution. The second and third times I took the pill were only a month apart. Both were a couple days before I was supposed to ovulate. I took Plan B within a couple of hours each time. I experienced moderate cramps each day, accompanied by tender breasts and headaches with both. I started my period 3 days before my cycle was due to start the first month and 4 days before the second. I was worried it wouldn't work 2 months in a row, but it did. The side effects and the cost are definitely worth it. No worries! I'm a 100% believer in Plan B for emergencies!"	10	January 5, 2016	5	123
56,845	Meclizine	nausea/vomiting	"I have used Antivert for seasickness and it may be the only thing I've used that really works. The over the counter medications for car sickness did not work for me. Also the medicated pad you wear behind the ear (scopolamine, I think) litterly puts me out for hours -- maybe you could cut a small piece. Antivert also makes me sleepy, but less than the others. My friend has vertigo and uses it for that with success. It has to be prescribed, however."	10	February 23, 2012	39	84
8,217	Zolpidem	insomnia	"I was diagnosed with Chronic Insomnia about 5 months ago. Doctor prescribed Ambien. It works wonders. I discovered that for me, once I take it, I cannot communicate on any social media websites, because the next day when I go back and read what I wrote, it's a bunch of gibberish. My routine, I take an Ambien, get in the bed and read a little, before I know it, I'm waking up in the morning not realizing I even feel asleep. My only issue is, the pills are prescribed in bottles of 21 pills, one bottle with two additional refills. If I don't schedule my follow - up Sleep Appointment right, I'll be stuck with a few days with no medicine like I am now while typing this, lol. It is after 12 am and I'm WIDE AWAKE."	10	February 8, 2016	28	138
115,767	Divalproex sodium	migraine prevention	"Has no effect on my migraines whatsoever. In fact they are more intense and make me more sick to my stomach. I suffer from diarrhea almost every night. I am basically bedridden."	1	March 26, 2017	1	32
35,805	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"I turned my life around after 35 years of the hell of opiod/methadone dependence. Vietnam Vet and I had been shot and injured .It started with percocets and percodan, dilaudid and all related drugs. After back surgery, my Dr. stopped my pain meds after 2 years. NONE. I had a profitable business and could buy off the street for about 2 years but chasing drugs and the costs took took all my money.On methadone for 30 years. Tried repeatedly to detox with no luck. A VA Sadistic DR. decided to completely stop my meth dose (100mg) no taper. After 11 days of hell a friend gave me 8mg suboxone. Except for a bit of constipation, my life is NORMAL. A wonder drug in my case. Many Drs. with just an 8 hour class are able to prescribe from their office."	10	August 25, 2015	40	140
36,357	Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline	helicobacter pylori infection	"I'm on day 10 taking the pylera capsules. I'm counting down till tonight when I finish all the meds. My experience was having mood swings and not liking to take the capsules didn't like how I was feeling. I'm hoping this nightmare is almost over with."	4	March 23, 2017	3	46
119,907	Losartan	high blood pressure	"My blood pressure was improved with Lorsartan, but I had many side effects. My blood pressure would drop to as low as 98 over 84 with heart rate of 130. I would be dizzy and so tired I just wanted to sleep. At least once a week I would experience diarrhea. I coughed a lot and it was getting worse. I had foot and leg cramps. I was feeling terrible. Since stopping use of this drug and improving my diet I am feeling much better and my symptoms have disappeared. My blood pressure is under control without it. This drug is poison and was killing me."	5	September 27, 2015	89	106
124,647	Irbesartan	high blood pressure	"I've never felt ill but the doctor said I had high blood pressure and put me on 125g but a few weeks ago they upped my dosage to 300mg. Everything was fine but I've developed a dry cough, now get cramps, cannot sleep and today have come out in a raised itchy very red rash on my arms, legs, neck and chest. I'm going to the doctor as this doesn't seem right and I can't cope with all these side affects."	6	June 18, 2016	33	81
98,134	Nexplanon	birth control	"Can not stand this b.c. I've had for over a year now, and at first I had no bleeding, no weight gain, now I'm gaining weight like crazy, and have been on period for around 2 months, and unlike most people it's a full blown period, with cramps! It seems that everytime I actually can have sex, we do it once and the bleeding starts again. Can't wait to get it taken out!"	2	July 26, 2015	4	73
180,735	Adderall XR	adhd	"I was always been a gifted student, but struggled to pick anything up in class. My entire life I would go to class and walk out gaining nothing but a couple good day-dreams. I thought I had ADD a very long time ago and asked my mom to have me checked; but being the proud mom she was her son couldn't have ADD. This year I started college and the same trend of gaining nothing from lectures remained. I was sick of putting in the effort to go to class and getting nothing from it. I was diagnosed last November and tried a few medications prior to Adderall XR. This medication changed my college career, I can now go to class and follow my professor through the entire lecture. I no longer need to reread everything to understand it."	9	October 6, 2009	45	139
7,929	Xanax	anxiety	"I don't have panic or depression problems. I have sleeping problems. I fall asleep fine, but wake up around 2 AM and cannot go back to sleep because my mind is too active thinking about stupid stuff like movies, lawn mowers, hunting, visiting my grandkids, working on my car, music, planned projects, football, YOU NAME IT. I take Xanax when I wake up earky and can't sleep. Xanax makes me go back to sleep almost immediately and I wake up around 6 AM feeling great. I have not noted any side effects, but I take it only when needed."	10	November 29, 2008	231	99
59,487	Avelox	bronchitis	"I was prescribed this after a sinus infection turned into bronchitis. The take with food sign on the bottle should be in bold letters. I took the pill before my breakfast and threw up thirty minutes later. You need food in your stomach before the pill. This pill is the only pill that helps cure my horrible sinus infections. Eat first and you should be fine."	9	December 7, 2014	20	66
27,303	Imitrex	cluster headaches	"I have suffered from cluster headaches for over 15 years and have tried almost everything offered by hospitals and over the counter. I recently was given Imitrex in a nasal spray by my doctor and as long as your nasal passage is clear I have found that about five to ten minutes after you taste it in your throat the headaches go away. It is the best medicine I have ever come across for cluster headaches and my days and nights are much better because of it."	10	April 24, 2010	21	87
20,795	Orphenadrine	migraine	"I suffered for years, this is the only medicine that got rid of my migraines. Everything else just calmed the migraines down but they did not go away. I also found it worked for seasickness, I would get violently sick even on mild water. Now I can enjoy the ocean. I now will be the only one not sick on rough days. I take it with an aspirin and caffeine pill. If you find it doesn't work you might have to up the dose."	10	July 28, 2014	19	84
34,683	Minocycline	acne	"I've been suffering from acne since i was 12. At age 28 I would have thought it would diminished. No such luck. My biggest problems were blackheads that continuously popped up on the sides of my face and moderate blemishes that emerged. A breakout would start and take months to heal. The blackheads NEVER went away though. I tried everything over the counter even splurged on really expensive products. Nothing ever worked and I finally went to the NP who prescribed me this. I have to admit my expectations were low considering the mediocre reviews. I am now a month in and my skin has changed DRASTICALLY. My once never healing & constantly occurring blackheads are now 80% gone. Very few blemishes compared to before. This has changed my life!"	10	August 27, 2016	13	130
9,957	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"I would say I've had an overall good experience. I just took my last pill from my first pack. It was a little rocky at first. I did experience some unusal heavy bleeding that lasted about 10 days mid-way through the pack. But it has calmed down. I've had no mood swings or emotional/mental side effects. My weight is pretty much the same and I didn't get sick or have headaches. I'm just going to monitor the bleeding on my next pack of pill. I also have to see if my insurance will cover it. I got my first three pack from my obgyn as samples to see if I like it. I'm going to continue using it and I'll update you guys in 28 days lol. I hope this helped someone."	9	October 22, 2013	15	132
226,660	Etonogestrel	birth control	"Well I been on my nexplanon for at least 2 years and the only downside I'm having is bleeding after 2 1/2 years and I'm wondering when is it going stop but overall it's a great birth control"	10	May 20, 2015	5	38
211,580	Psyllium	dietary fiber supplementation	"It was wonderful at stopping my diarrhea. I ended up having a soft bowel movement in about 12 hours of taking the dose. The bad part was I had horrible abdominal pain and looked like I was 9 months pregnant. I would rather put up with diarrhea then put up with that. Today I am trying citrucel and hopefully won't blow up anymore and no more abdominal cramps."	3	November 16, 2016	8	68
223,814	Ciprodex	otitis externa	"I developed an outer ear infection after a month of daily swimming. I was in a lot of pain and went to the doctors which prescribed these drops. With insurance it still cost me $60 out of pocket. Which I would have been more than happy to pay if it had helped relieved the pain. However, my pain is worse now. The drops have only made the pain 10x worse. I'm now on day 4th and have decided to stop using them going back to the doctors for an alternative. I'm really bummed out as we leave on vacation this Sunday and the pain is unbearable."	1	July 28, 2017	0	106
220,167	Amitriptyline	insomnia	"My family has a history of sleeping issues, (insomnia, hyper insomnia, narcolepsy) so it was no surprise when I started to see the signs, we went to the doctors and they gave me this and my words it was AMAZING. I loved, and still love getting sleep ."	10	July 9, 2015	44	48
98,528	Nexplanon	birth control	"Been on it for about 4 months now so maybe things haven't stabilized. I'll say that it's effective, I haven't gotten pregnant. First month was great, no side effects at all. Immediately after the first month, however, I started spotting enough to need to wear a panty liner all day, and I've been constantly spotting since. No periods, just constant spotting. It's annoying but I guess it could be worse. No other side effects that I've noticed."	7	December 16, 2014	17	77
113,871	Tegretol	epilepsy	"There is nothing more scarier than that first few seconds when your seizure starts and nobody is around. Tegretol has saved my life! I am so thankful my doc put me on these tablets 200mg three times a day and I'm happily seizure free."	10	June 20, 2013	43	44
167,951	Kariva	birth control	"Been on Kariva for 2 months and it has its good and bads.. BAD: I have never experienced such bad mood swings in my life. I have little patience, i get extremely mad and aggivated very easily, i can be happy one minute, then CRAZY another minute. So be aware of the horrible mood swings. Didnt do anything for my 7day period. I break out a week before my period. GOOD: it does prevent you from getting pregnant even on the first month."	1	February 19, 2014	13	83
55,559	Dabigatran	prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation	"Have been taking pradaxa for over 2 years. Only problems were bleeding when had teeth pulled. This was attended to. To resolve my acid reflux I make sure I drink water after I take the pills. This corrected this for me. I take 2 pills a day."	10	March 6, 2016	27	47

60,622

Claravis

acne

"I was on Clavaris for 5 months for my moderate acne that only got worse with age (I am 26). It worked wonders. I have been off the medicines for 3 months- not one pimple and even the old scars cleared up. One downside though was that I started getting depressed and anxious especially during the last month so I stopped taking it. The depression went away but I have trouble with speaking in public forums and in interviews now. I know, kind of ironic to have less self esteem now even with the perfect skin. Just watch out for those signs, they could be dangerous if not controlled or even acknowledged. Overall I am still happy I took the medicine."

8

November 6, 2010

8

121

23,247

Methadone

pain

"I'm a paraplegic and was on pain meds for the first few years after my accident but I'd been off for many years. I'd been put back on pain meds, methadone, for joint pain, back and neck pain. While it has cut the pain you DO NOT WANT TO BE ON THIS unless you have no other option. The withdrawal is long, muscle spasms, thoughts of dying, cramps, night sweats, etc. It also caused fluid retention in my legs and abdomen while taking it along with MANY other side effects."

2

February 10, 2014

85

90

10,633

Spironolactone

acne

"I have been on this medication for a little over a month and it has already been incredible. I took minocycline for over 2 years and though it did improve my acne a little, it did not solve the issue. When I went to my dermotologist, he recommended I add this medication and I was very hopeful! I see that many other women have had trouble with it working until at least 3 months in, but I started seeing results with-in two weeks. The cystic acne that I would get every month that was big and annoying, not only on my face but also on my back, was almost all gone and it has not come back at all if I am faithful to take it. I would absolutely recommend at least asking your doctor about it, because it has been a life saver for me."

9

January 21, 2014

48

146

51,735

Aczone

acne

"I began experiencing acne when I turned 35. Of course I thought this was odd due to being midway to 40, so I dealt with it long as I could. I tried Proactive, it work for a while, Neutrogena, nothing was happening. It was almost like my face took turns into which side would break out first. I was always self conscious and began wearing make up to master the acne and the dark spots. Finally I became frustrated and decided to see a dermatologist for my never ending battle with my face. The Dermatologist recommended I try Doryx and Aczone. At first I did not see any change but it has now been almost three weeks and I notice a difference. Waiting for better results."

8

June 25, 2013

37

126

138,177

Ortho Evra

birth control

"I wanted a implant in but suddenly I just went for this Evra patches. They are amazing. I didn't get any side effects. It helped me a lot, but you have to keep this in mind that you have to use them properly. I missed couple of days and got pregnant straight away. I would recommend these to everyone. "

10

November 8, 2011

7

60

17,320

Errin

birth control

"The first time I was on this (before baby #2) it was effective for almost a year then decided to stop taking it after experiencing anxiety, chest pain, acne and I swear it made my BP go up. The symptoms disappeared within a few days. Fast forward to now I have been put back on this pill and after 2 months I am stopping it again for same previous symptoms. This pill is the worst. I would not recommend."

2

December 16, 2016

5

79

86,461

Invokana

diabetes, type 2

"I have been on this med for almost a year. Prior to this, all other meds either didn't work for me or I had unbearable side effects. The only bearable maintenance was Levemir 100 units daily. I gained about 30 lbs! Doc put me on Invokana, I have lost 25 lbs, I have lowered the insulin to 35 units a day. A1C is 6.3. Had been a yeast infection nightmare though! Doc knocked out the yeast infections with Fluconazole and I take 1 Fluconazole a week now and am keeping the YI nightmare away! This has been the only drug that has truly helped!"

8

February 10, 2016

33

104

211,970

Lamotrigine

bipolar disorde

"I have dealt with depression in the past and prescribed Celexa and Lexapro. I was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder/ Manic Depressive 4 years ago, and have since been on Lamotrigine. I am able to function and my mood swings are much easier to deal with. I'm not in bed all day when having a depression spell, and not absolutely batshit crazy when Manic. I also don't fly off the handle as quickly. I have a drug history, which does not help at all. I have been sober now for 14 years."

10

November 13, 2015

32

91

151,892

Chantix

smoking cessation

"This is the second time I have quit on Chantix. The first time was 2008 for 8 months, and I went back to it when I had a really big change in my life. So now Im trying again and today is two months no smoking! Side effects are lousy; insomnia, weight gain, water retention and yes these are actual side effects from the medication and not a result of quitting. "

9

March 28, 2012

2

72

127,017

Metoclopramide

migraine

"I went to the ER also last month because I was having bad migraines they gave me reglan and benadryl in the IV right away I was paranoid jittery and tried pulling the IV out my arm it was the worst feeling ever and I was so ready to go home. The good thing is that it did take my migraine away for about a month now. I just started having another migraine yesterday and I went to the ER 11-13-15 and they gave me the benadryl and reglan in the form of a pill - no IV and I didn't get that feeling this time just went to sleep really fast. I think it was the medicine going start in the IV straight to my blood stream a little to fast that gave me the bad side effects."

1

November 14, 2015

20

139

55,703

Effexor

depression

"if you want to try this drug, make sure you're prepared to either stay on it forever or be able to take at least 1 month off from your life to try to get this out of your system. I've been on other psychiatric drugs and I'm all for them. They really help get you through rough episodes, therefore I'm not a scathing anti drug, crunchy all natural person. However, I can say this is one nasty, nasty drug. I feel like I've been dumping poison in my system for the last 2 years. 3 weeks tapering VERY slowly and the room still spins, I can't move my eyes without intense brain zaps, and basically feel like a raging lunatic. If you've tried many other drugs and they haven't worked and this is a last resort then I say go for it, but with caution."

4

March 11, 2016

38

145

184,462

Hydroxyzine

anxiety

"I have take 25mg twice a day or once a day with good relief. Twice a day is better. As soon as I stop it I get slight panic, but I also feel like I'm not able to concentrate when people are talking. It's a strange feeling and then I get pain in my left ribs, under my arms and left upper back. Then I wonder if I'm going to faint or have a heart attack. It's a constant roller-coaster of high and low adrenaline. A small dose of beta blocker worked well for anxiety, but when you are sick, you need a little adrenaline to combat inflammation. It's an awful balancing act."

7

November 24, 2010

26

113

71,871

Tramadol

restless legs syndrome

"tramadol never worked for me and i have severe RLS. i have had RLS since i was 8 years of age and now am 36. I do have a high tolerance to many medications or they are only effective for a short period of time before i need an increase of dose. However i never found tramadol at any dose to help."

2

June 22, 2016

11

62

56,161

Humira

crohn's disease, acute

"The few months I was on humira was the sickest I've ever been in my entire life. I got the flu- lasted 4 weeks, pink eye, cold sore, again for 4 weeks, you name it and I got it. This was about 5 years ago, and I have since had 4 basil cell carcinoma surgeries on my FACE, and found this site because I believe I now have a Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Leak. It did NOTHING to help the crohn's, nor the accompanying arthritis. Want to spend 6 months in bed wishing you were in a coma, then this is for you."

1

October 12, 2017

1

102

166,424

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"i promised myself that i would write a review to ease the minds of many who seek this page for a little bit of relief . i had unprotected sex the day of my ovuluation, my most fertile day , i trusted the guy for so long since dating and out of nowhere he broke my trust and came COMPLETLY inside me because he wanted to see what it felt like. i was hurt , dissapointed and scared , he rushed to get plan b and i took it exactly one hour later , i cried , alot weeks i even took pregnancies test even though i knew it was to early to tell , but it eased my mind a bit to see a negative sign . i cried even more when i read plan b is ineffective on girls over 165 pounds , im 178 .but today , 5 days early i got my period. Plan b saved my life Relax"

10

November 4, 2016

35

163

87,088

Latuda

bipolar disorde

"I've been on Latuda going on two months now and it's just not working. I'm still depressed crying all the time, and have even been violent towards my boyfriend. Also very angry. The side effects are very bad for me since I don't have an appetite. But I was dealing with it. I tried and nothing. Desperately have to try something else."

1

February 23, 2015

64

62

173,465

Alli

obesity

"Lost 45 lbs. on Alli in about 10 months. I got pregnant and sadly am back where I started. I will be starting on all I again next month. Its a great boost to get you working in the right direction to a healthy lifestyle."

10

December 9, 2014

127

45

78,740

OnabotulinumtoxinA

migraine prevention

"I just had my fourth Botox injection for migraine. So far it's helping. The migraines haven't been eliminated, but they've been reduced in number and severity, and there are more days between clusters of headache days. I STRONGLY recommend going to a headache specialist or neurologist for an evaluation before trying this. Botox works best for migraines that involve involuntary tightening of the tiny muscles in the forehead, temples, and along the "migraine band" on the sides of the head. If those aren't contributing to a person's migraines, then Botox is unlikely to work. Be forewarned that getting needles stuck in your tender scalp does hurt, some days more than others. My neurologist prescribed a topical anesthetic cream for next time."

9

December 2, 2016

15

121

81,915

Liraglutide

weight loss

"Went from .6 to 2.4 in five days. I had zero side effects or efficacy until I got to 2.4. I had some very slight but continuous nausea that first day on 2.4 and had zero appetite. Since then I've had zero to little appetite and no side effects. I find myself eating only out of necessity, have zero cravings and excellent portion control. As a result the weight is just falling off! I won't titrate to 3.0 unless I feel the effects waning. Why waste the medicine (and money) if I don't have to? Note: be sure to get a savings card or print one off on line. My insurance required a PA, and the cost was $50. The coupon knocked it down to $30."

10

November 11, 2016

5

126

225,467

Bupropion

anxiety

"I was on Lexapro for about 6 months before my doctor switched me to Wellbutrin due to weight gain and sexual side effects. I experienced intense headaches for the first few days, and dry mouth for the first 2 weeks. Both have since gone away. I have also lost 11 pounds in one month, which brings me just below my pre-Lexapro weight. I would attribute much of this to the reduction in appetite I have experienced with wellbutrin, as well as increased metabolism. My anxiety is under control and I feel great!"

9

October 15, 2014

62

92

223,476

Epclusa

hepatitis c

"I just started my Hep C treatment. I have genotype 2, I'm going on my second week taking epclusa. I contacted Hep C using drugs intravenously, I been infected 48 years. All the time I've had it, I never felt fatigue or had any other symptoms of Hep C, I'm 67 years old, anyway I haven't had any side effects, I don't want to talk to quick, but I feel better. I do a little exercise to keep myself strong. So far I feel much better. "

10

April 29, 2017

34

87

225,783

Bupropion

depression

"I started on Wellbutrin XL 150mg after severe depression set in after a traumatic life change. I could feel a difference within a few days. After 5 weeks I was still mopey but much better than I was before Wellbutrin. My doctor increased my dose to 300mg and I felt much better within a week. I have been on that dose for 4 weeks now and I feel good. I need to take the advice of exercising while on it to see if it helps increase my happy mood. Side effects were severe dizziness after standing up but that is now mild. Night sweats, hot flashes and dry mouth for a few weeks but that went away. Insomnia increased with dose increase, however, I do not feel overtired from getting less sleep (6 hrs a night). I would recommend definitely."

9

July 30, 2011

31

140

195,148

Famotidine / ibuprofen

osteoarthritis

"I have 5 lumbar 5 cervical bulging discs = left sciatic, left hip pain, bilateral wrist to above elbow pain. The pain is severe. Per MD orders, I took Duexis 7 days on/7 days off for two cycles. When I stop, within 3-4 days pain makes my life dysfunctional. Within 2 days of starting, the pain decreases significantly. The drug is extremely expensive so MD ordered 800 mg tablets ibuprofen and I bought over the counter 10 mg famotadine tabs. I have been taking that duo twice a day and the Duexis once a day. I am very reluctant to take this med long term because of my age (70 ), IBS, and possible liver/kidney problems. However, it is the ONLY regime right now that relieves the pain."

8

January 22, 2016

14

128

33,069

Seasonique

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I am currently on my second pack of Seasonique. I was previously on Yaz which worked great for me but I wanted only 4 periods a year. I am trying to look past the side effects because having only 4 periods a year, you are willing to take a sacrifice. I have experienced severe breast tenderness during the first few months also my acne has gotten a little worse. I have been breaking out with a rash since I've started the medication, and have had mood swings in the beginning. I haven't spotted at all, the periods are fine and manageable, but I feel Yaz had more positive effects like clearing my acne and not making my hormones go out of control, but 12 periods compared to 4? I am still on Seasonique and willing to let my body get adjusted."

6

September 7, 2010

0

141

209,615

Donepezil

alzheimer's disease

"My dad has been on it for about five months, and he has mild dementia. Normally slow to anger and hates confrontation. He is in his nineties, and after taking the medicine says he needs to be 'locked up' because he is afraid he will do something terrible. Bad nightmares, irritability and some muscle pain. Told him to throw the stuff out and we will see if there is improvement."

2

August 27, 2017

5

70

100,734

Orlistat

obesity

"I used alli because I wanted to lose weight but needed help with commitment to my diet it's been about a week and I lost 5lbs surprisingly it helped with my bloating and constipation which may also be why I lost 5lbs in a week not looking for a miracle pill just something to help out like a guard rail at the bowling alley you may not get a strike but at least you didn't get a gutter ball lol"

10

November 7, 2016

80

145,138

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I'm happy with my implant cause I don't need to worry about taking tablets all the time. My period use to be really heavy, 2 weeks long and very painful. I now hardly ever have my monthly, I've had it twice but for two weeks but on and off and much less painful and lighter. The only bad things is I'm always tired, I get down a lot and rather be on my own and I've gained about a stone and a half in a year. My boobs get sore once and a while which is a little uncomfortable at times. But my skin has gotten so bad, constant new spots, everyday a new one, maybe two or three, hate my skin! My hairs gotten a lot greasier as well. I'm please with the implant helping my period and I can live with the bad skin and weight gain xxx"

8

October 22, 2015

2

150

30,872

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I have used this medication for years I have had YI since I was 17 I am now 61. Must confess I do preference the oral pill but I did not have time to go to the doctors she would not give me a Prescription unless I went into see her. Just told me to buy the 3 day treatment. Yes it does burn not sure why but by the second day I was feeling a lot better I am on my third does this evening fingers crossed it has taken care of my problem"

10

May 18, 2017

2

95

61,174

Xyzal

allergies

"I tried xyzal for the first time and it bottomed out my blood pressure and made me weak and almost fainting. I can't take it at all. anyone else who had the same reaction?"

1

May 26, 2017

9

34

227,340

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I've had implanon over a year. I got it done in Dublin. I think it is a fantastic stress free, painless form of birth control however there are side effects. For me, implanon seems to have encouraged weight loss (along with moderate dieting but the weight is coming off faster). It seems also to have weakened my orgasms- worst side effect! Still have a high sex drive though. Period wise it is very unpredictable which is very annoying. I can have periods ranging from 3-14 days. People making the decision to get implanon need to decide if they can live with irregular bleeding. It has lessened period pain but not much. I still can bleed heavily and clot. For me it's worth it so I don't have to worry about contraception for 3 years at a time"

7

October 24, 2013

4

137

177,532

Duloxetine

depression

"Tried it for 2 days and felt like a zombie took the pain away from my body but made me feel like a controller . I would not recommend this medication to anybody. It seems like they want to take us off opiates and give us government induced mind altering drugs do not take this drug at any cost"

1

December 30, 2015

22

59

67,292

Omeprazole

gerd

"It worked well to eliminate reflux symptoms, but forced to discontinue use as made me too dizzy, lightheaded, and sometime naseaus. To the point of not feeling comfortable enough to drive."

7

October 3, 2012

63

31

25,221

Diovan

high blood pressure

"Diovan was prescribed by my doctor nearly 10 years ago. Turns out both my parents also take it. None of us have any side effects that we are aware of, and it controls the hypertension effectively. Never been on any other high blood pressure treatment."

10

November 18, 2008

62

45

36,282

Imiquimod

basal cell carcinoma

"i am using cream for bcc on nose; I am on week 4 out of 8; mild side effects It has gotten bigger which is what i was expecting. I do not want to do Mohs surgery as that would be too intrusive and what the plastic surgeon told me they would have to do after would scar my whole face. Sticking with it. 47yo male"

8

July 6, 2015

27

66

46,813

Xenical

obesity

"Tried this last year as have widespread oestoarthritis and lost 8 kgs over 6mths -was told I could only take this drug for 6 mths but after not taking it for 4mths have put on 3kgs so have had a new prescription and will aim to have a stronger willpower!! Hate the odour but still love my chocolate!!!"

8

March 6, 2017

13

58

102,821

Aripiprazole

depression

"I suffered from extreme depression a year ago, months on end. I tried everything and was on the verge of requesting hospitalization. I took every medicine out there and then my doctor prescribed 2mg of Ability to augment the Remeron I was on. In 1 day the nightmare was over. 1 day after months of such severe anguish that I wanted out! Today I ran into a pharmacist from my Pharmacy while out and about. She told me that her customers that are starting Abilify are reporting that their life is changed, etc. I see from the posts here that not everyone has a life changing experience but I can tell you it was a lifesaver for me. If you are at your wits end try this as an adjunct to your current medicine. It might be the ticket out of your suffering."

10

May 24, 2013

171

143

97,661

Methimazole

hyperthyroidism

"I have Grave's disease with a small node in my thyroid. Five Dr.'s that I went to, as the previous reviewer stated wanted to radiate and kill my thyroid which would require meds for hypothyroid for the rest of my life. I then found an endocrinologist who suggested that the node was small and that a small dosage of this medicine may control it. I was monitored very closely and went into remission after 2 years. After being okay for another 5 years my thyroid went hyper again and I was put back on a dosage of 2.5 mg/1x per day. The node has not changed in dimension or mass. So I am not healed but effectively am under control. I also have a very minor symptom of Graves' ophthalmopathy, which this medicine controls as well."

8

November 26, 2012

58

136

112,552

Lunesta

insomnia

"In three short weeks this drug wrecked my body. I got a skin rash that got infected within 10 days. First I thought, okay, this is weird. I didn't connect it to the Lunesta... but it was all downhill from there. Brain fog, memory problems, getting lost while driving, etc. Then my whole digestion system crashed. I'm talking severe pain in my stomach, constant nausea, no appetite, and constipation that would not move without a laxative. Then my body launched adrenaline to fight back. I started switching from fatigue to adrenaline, back and forth. After one ER visit and numerous urgent care trips, I realised it all started with the Lunesta. Buyer beware."

1

August 3, 2017

9

113

151,296

OxyContin

pain

"I have been on this medication for about 3 years. I had to go off of due to being pregnant and breastfeding. This medicine has worked wonders. I have tried so many different things and this is the only one that has made it so I can go out side and play with my kids instead of saying not now mommys back really hurts. It was to the point where it was getting hard to get out of bed. So thank you for making it possible for me to function again, and feel normal."

10

August 27, 2008

59

94

216,993

Oxcarbazepine

bipolar disorde

"I have used it along with Trileptal and it has really helped as a mood stabilizer especially the manic stage. The bad part of taking it is when my doctor did not increased the Oxtallar XR & took me off the Trileptal all together I had a relapsed and was crying everyday. I am back on the Trileptal and my doctor is going to increase my Oxtellar XR 3 times a day and taper me off of Trileptal slowly because my sodium levels are a bit high. But other than that no complaints."

10

September 12, 2015

11

93

5,815

Opana

pain

"I have been on Opana about three weeks now for severe, chronic pain. I used to be on 60mg of Oxy-Contin and I took the first dose prior to getting ready to leave for work, after that I would spend the next 10-20 minutes vomiting. Opana doesn't do that to me in a 20mg dose and I find the pain relief much more lasting and comfortable. The only medicine I ever took better than Opana for chronic pain relief was the once a day ,now defunct Pallodan."

9

January 23, 2010

17

87

123,234

Apri

birth control

"I have been using Apri for 3 months and I have gained 10 pounds. I am Vegan and eat very healthy so it cannot be due to my alimentation. Also I have been extremely moody. I am switching back to my old birth control, I do not recommend using it unless you don't mind being fat. Ugh."

1

September 24, 2015

0

57

115,538

Propofol

anesthesia

"Diprivan was successfully used to anesthetize me for a minor procedure lasting 5-10 minutes. It worked beautifully. I don't remember a thing and "waking up" was actually pleasant. No side effects - it wore off quickly and I was running errands within hours. (Probably shouldn't have, but I was able to). I would recommend this drug to my friends."

10

May 22, 2009

39

59

143,429

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got this implant November 20 of 2016. At first my periods were irregular and had spotting in between, had lower back pain and mood swings/depression. My periods went away which is amazing but the depression has gotten worse and I now have cystic acne all along my chin, cheeks forehead, and all over my hairline. I've dealt with acne all my life and I finally had it under control so this implant causing my skin to break out in painful cysts is a deal breaker. I am sad to get it removed because it is a convenience that I don't have to take a pill everyday, did not gain weight off of it and it took my periods away. But my skin is more important to me."

3

February 10, 2017

2

128

47,500

Tapentadol

pain

"This medication was sold hard to me by the pain specialist. Overall he was selling candy. I have been on opioids for 10 years and this medication is a joke. It has not helped with any form of pain relief."

3

September 27, 2016

9

40

163,210

Propafenone

atrial fibrillation

"Had an irregular heartbeat a month ago. Not a rapid heartbeat but several normal beats follwed every 30 seconds or so with several faster heartbeats. This would repeat again. Dr. diagnosed me with A-fib. Placed me on Propafenone 150 Mg 3x a day. Have not had another episode but the medicine makes me very sleepy in the afternoon. Hopefully my body will adapt and this will go away. Has anyone else had the same side effect? Would appreciate a reply."

8

February 12, 2015

15

80

48,509

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"BEST THING EVER! If you are going on birth control, you might as well do extended cycle! You basically never get your period (so bye bye cramps, bleeding, buying tampons, ruining underwear). Perhaps the best part is that there is no placebo pill! The week off still has estrogen so you can say goodbye to mood swing side effects caused by the placebo that is a sugar pill. On this extended cycle, you don't get the same crazy side effects as you would when 1 week every month you don't take the hormone. It is a little expensive upfront because it is 3 months worth of meds. So if you do the math, it should be 3 times as expensive as one script that you pick up 3 times in 3 months. But you basically never need tampons, so put it toward this!"

10

August 10, 2017

10

143

201,598

Zoloft

depression

"Before I started taking Zoloft for depression and anxiety I was also suffering from insomnia. Was taking Ambien and Valium to help but the Ambien was not really helping my insomnia. Maybe get 3 hrs of sleep or 5hrs on a good night. Suffered from panic and anxiety attacks. Went to therapy and after some time Dr Recommended Zoloft. Was hesitant at first but could not live like this anymore so I started taking it about a year ago. Zoloft is the best thing I could have done. The first week or too I had side effects. But soon after depression lifted anxiety gone. I sleep great now."

8

December 11, 2013

143

108

59,692

NuvaRing

birth control

"MAKE SURE YOU ARE AWARE OF THE SIDE EFFECTS OF THE NUVARING IF USING FOR THE 1ST TIME. My Dr didn't give me much info other than the brochure and I wasn't prepared for the roller coaster 5 days I had (yep that's all I lasted). Nauseous, sweaty, extremely tired, lethargic, unhappy, starving then not hungry at all, cramps, itchiness, headaches, dehydrated, fuzzy head, cough, teary EXTREMELY teary, anxious, nervous, irritable.. you name it I had it! After a very scary panic attack driving home from work I ripped it out and will not try it again. two days later I feel myself again after using the pill for 14 years I'm not new to hormonal BC and I would not recommend this to anyone I know. it was extremely scary becoming a crazy person!"

1

November 21, 2016

6

135

130,330

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"This is Jean's husband. Jean had this device inserted many years ago. She was NEVER informed of its risks or how long until it should be removed. She has had severe cramps for years. We (I) have informed every doctor and emergency rooms she has gone to as to the divide. They all ignored the info. Yesterday she was taken to the hospital. She had severe chest pains. All cardio tests came back negative. Today they transferred her to ICU because her temperature kept spiking. They did blood work and found out she has massive infection running through her body. She is bagged and they are flushing her system to try and get rid of the infection. An OBYGN came in and tried to find the 'string' to remove this contraption. I will know more soon."

1

October 31, 2013

63

136

49,776

Gabapentin

anxiety

"I have to say, it's been working very well for me. I'm more confident and I love being around people way more then before. But, sometimes I feel very dizzy and I'm all over the place. I forget everything and I feel kinda lost. I feel like my brain is on slow motion. The worst thing is I can't make love anymore. Its really hard to stimulate me and sometimes I can't even ejaculated. It brought me peace inside but I don't feel things anymore. Never happy, never too sad. I don't enjoy food. (Sorry for terrible english.)"

7

July 31, 2016

62

98

129,849

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"Plan B is a life saver! My boyfriend and I had sex for the first time during my most fertile days while I was ovulating. He finished inside of me and the very next day we bought Plan B one step. I took it around 10 hours after the incident. I was worried non stop and reading these reviews night and day. Around two days later I experienced a yeast infection, which was mild, and cleaned up on its own a few days later, but I was freaking out. After research, I learned that Plan B can restart your cycle, causing the pH balance to be thrown off in the process, causing the yeast infection. I experienced a lot of mood swings over the few weeks, however my boyfriend was always extremely supportive and reminded me it would be alright and we had nothing to worry about. If it wasn’t for him, I would have drove myself bananas for those few weeks. I definitely recommend having your partner being a strong support system; it will make the process so much better when you know you’re not alone in this. I ended up getting my period two days ahead of time and the only negative side effect from plan B was heavy cramps I haven’t experienced before. I am now on birth control and look forward to never having to go through that again. Relax, ladies! It will work! (On a side note, I wasn’t aware the Plan B apparently had a weight limit until after I took the pill. There’s a myth that states it only works if you’re under 165 and will not work if you’re over 175. The fact of the matter is, when testing plan b, the group of tested women were all around the same weight, and there was no group of women that was tested that weighed over 175. So it is not so much as “It will not work”, but more of “we haven’t tested that far” I am 5’8, and over that weight limit. It worked for me, and it will work for you. Breathe! )"

10

April 27, 2015

54

353

203,971

Suvorexant

insomnia

"Suvorexant 20mg worked excellent until abnormal adverse effect of hives started approximately week 4 into therapy. It works well for me other than for the hives that prevents me from taking it. I miss being able to sleep like I did on Suvorexant. I am looking forward to SORAs allowing me to sleep normally again like I did while on Suvorexant, but hopefully without the problem of hives, which I may be the only person known to get hives from Suvorexant. Loratidine resolves the hives but so does ceasing Suvorexant, so I stopped Suvorexant and am once again a miserable insomniac... Thank you Merck and all chemists and scientists for a brief period of relief and some hope that normal sleep is possible. This was a good drug, but not for me."

9

August 1, 2015

2

132

107,430

Implanon

birth control

"I got the Implanon in January while I was on my period and haven't had a period since. I am always hungry and have gained about 10-13 pounds. I seem to be emotional and am stressed all the time. "

2

September 28, 2011

0

40

118,492

Fetzima

major depressive disorde

"I am going to try a different A/D as this is NOT working out. I started out taking 80 mg of Fetzima 3 months ago, & the doctor lowered my dose to 40 mg about 6 weeks ago because of anxiety. Fetzima has worked for my depression but my anxiety is through the roof! I also sweat like a pig & that causes my electrolytes to flush out, then I start getting severe body cramps. One moment I feel hot as can be, then the next I am cold as ice. I have "never" had side effects like this on any other A/D, and I am done with this!!"

4

October 16, 2015

28

109

161,027

Risperidone

bipolar disorde

"My doctor put me on Risperidone to help control my manias. I am also taking Lamotrigine, Escitalopram, and Lithium to control depression, anxiety and to stabilize moods, respectively. Even with those three medications I was still experiencing a lot of agitation, feelings of too much energy, inability to hold still, pressured speech and racing thoughts, irritability, difficulty sleeping, and feelings of being out of control. Rather than putting me on the daily dose, my doctor has me taking it as needed. Whenever I feel manic symptoms spiralling upward I take 1 - 4 mg depending on what I feel is necessary, and it always works perfectly, calming my manic symptoms within 15 - 60 minutes and helping me sleep. It's a lifesaver."

10

June 7, 2015

19

122

66,322

Valacyclovir

cold sores

"I get cold sores about once I year, I hate having them they're embarrassing and ugly. I felt one coming and I decided to go see the doctor for some cream (thats what I usually do ) this doctor gave me the pills and 3 days later gone. AMAZING PRODUCT"

10

March 29, 2015

3

50

33,885

Junel Fe 1 / 20

menstrual disorders

"This pill has been awful. I took it for two months and decided to stop because it made me feel terrible. I originally started taking it for really bad PMS symptoms and birth control, and it was covered by my insurance. During first month, I had DEBILITATING anxiety. Some days it was so bad I had to skip class some days. I also was incredibly paranoid, especially with my boyfriend. I nearly destroyed our relationship, but luckily he's incredibly understanding so everything is fine. I did have some issues with depression previously, but it wasn't this bad before the pill and it's much better now that I'm off of it. Regardless, I'm done with the pill overall. I'm going to the fertility awareness method and natural PMS remedies."

2

February 27, 2016

4

128

51,041

Azithromycin

chlamydia infection

"Seeiously, don't be afraid of what everyone is saying on here. Eat a full meal take the medicine and then drink a large glass of water after. About 2 hours later you will have to poo maybe a few times but that is it. I took 2 500mg pills around 9pm at 11 pm I had the runs twice and now I am absolutely fine with minor gas the next day. As for the infection I had no symptoms so I don't know if it is gone as is has not been the full 7 days yet but I will be retested tested in a few weeks. "

9

December 6, 2016

8

108

128,186

Phentermine

obesity

"Just started my pills on 3/31/16 and seems like it may be working not too sure. I feel hungry at night not during day I drank a protein shake this morning and as soon as I went to lay down I was starving. I ate a oatmeal I will update when I loose weight I'm currently 279 and need to loose 30 pounds by June 3rd"

5

April 2, 2016

9

66

65,511

Yasmin

birth control

"I have been on Yasmin since I was 15. My periods used to last 9-11 days, were heavy, and very painful. I can remember my mom keeping me out of school due to this. Not only was my cycle completely crazy, I had acne on my shoulders, upper back, and upper arms. Being in high school, something like this can be traumatizing. Anyway after almost 6 years, I have been acne free (maybe the occasional bump or 2) and 4-5 day easy periods! I did gain weight...but who knows if it was because of the birth control...like the lady said before she gained in all the "right" places so I can't complain about that one. I went up a whole up size! I plan on taking this until I decide to make a little one (another 4 years hopefully)."

10

February 14, 2009

16

139

83,311

Riluzole

obsessive compulsive disorde

"My son, now 19, started riluzole as part of a small double-blind NIH trial 2 years ago. He has Autism, OCD, mood disorder, tics and ADHD. This medication is extremely helpful in easing the overwhelming obsessive thoughts and compulsions that interfere with his ability to function. No side-effects. I fight to renew insurance coverage each year for this off-label use and twice he ran out of this medicine temporarily and we immediately noticed a change in his behavior. He is off anti-depressants and ADHD medicines (Zoloft & Concerta) and is now on lamotrigine for tics and mood stabilization. A great combination. His functional ability assessments (IQ) went from mild retardation into a 'normal' range. His communication skills improved dramatically."

9

January 20, 2012

30

119

214,109

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I had a slight yeast infection. Caught it early & decided to knock it out with the 1 day treatment. I have a hard time reading small print but wanted relief so bad I figured it couldnt be worse than the YI symptoms. Itching is now intense internally and I have been in tears on several occasions. I think I am on the verge of it burning (probably because I am having a very hard time not wiping an extra time or 2 to scratch this intense itch). This is day 3. Glad I read these reviews so I understand it is common just wish I would have read them BEFORE I spent the extra money. I was expecting faster results. Dont think its Monistats fault that people didnt read the fine print. People doing reviews should think about that before rating a product"

7

May 16, 2016

4

144

73,209

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I was on Lo Loestrin FE for about two years. The first year and a half were GREAT! I had absolutely no side effects, never had my period, and most importantly never got pregnant. Unfortunately, near the end I begin experiencing severe vaginal dryness, pain during intercourse, mood swings, and acne. I have no clue what happened, but am sadly discontinuing use. I am temporarily switching to the patch which will hopefully work better with my body. I soon plan on getting either the Mirena or Nexplanon for long-term prevention and less hassle (I hope). The price was also terrible. For the longest time I paid $75 a month which eventually decreased to $50 and then to $25. Be sure to ask your Dr for the discount card and sample packs."

7

September 21, 2014

9

131

208,378

Oseltamivir

influenza

"This medicine has been a God send. I had a horrible case of the flu- coughing, sore throat, tons of snot, fever, and horrible chills. I started this medication and by two doses in, I started feeling better. My fever broke and I feel 80% better. I still feel exhausted but without all of the horrible symptoms. No side effects. Highly recommend the medicine-- just eat when you take it."

10

January 4, 2015

7

70

28,307

Lexapro

generalized anxiety disorde

"Really helps to stabilize the constant anxiety I've experienced before starting this medicine. I've noticed that the dose that works best for my generalized anxiety disorder is 20mg, but I've also gained 20lbs since starting this medicine despite being active. I'm curious to know what dosage of this medicine has worked for your condition and how you manage the weight gain on this pill."

8

August 19, 2014

43

64

96,707

Crisaborole

atopic dermatitis

"Eucrisa has helped the eczema on my face quite a bit, but it's so greasy that it's uncomfortable and has made my acne much worse. It would be great if they made a lotion version."

6

April 26, 2017

8

35

227,835

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I had the Implanon inserted in August of 2009 and I LOVE it! At that time I was 17 and about to begin a relationship. I researched Implanon and saw all the bad reviews and chickened out but my mom told me to give it a try! That was the best decision I ever made. I have a period probably every 4 months and they last a couple of days. I gained weight but that is also due to me being away at college. I really think it is a great option to take if you can't keep up with pills and patches. I promise it is worth it, this is coming from someone who breaks down at the sight of a needle!"

10

October 7, 2011

0

123

120,831

Antabuse

alcohol dependence

"I've been occasional drinker for 10 years and that turned into another 10 years of everyday drinking. 1.5 L of wine or 350 oz of hard liquor together with 3 bottles of 0.5L of beer. Didn't have a willpower to quit on my own ( tried too many times). 500 mg of disulfiram (Antabuse) once a day along with 2 mg of Ativan solved my issue. I got my life back. I will recommend this combination to everyone who wants to get their life, dreams, family back. I would recommend not to chose a time, day or date (e.g. January 01, first day of each month or next day after birthday). Get those pills, wake up in the morning or on your way from work and just take that ONE pill!!!!"

10

June 17, 2017

18

131

79,922

Blisovi Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I was switched to Blisovi when my insurance changed a few months ago and have had a terrible experience!! My periods are horribly irregular, I constantly bleed in between and have gained over 10 pounds (which is a lot for as small as I am). The bloating is constant and so so uncomfortable. It is almost impossible to sleep well, which I first thought was from a busy schedule, and even when I sleep I NEVER have the energy to get through the day without being exhausted. I truly do not recommend this drug, not at all worth the awful side effects."

2

April 8, 2017

0

102

13,322

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

adhd

"Takes about an hour to two hours before affects take hold. Ability to focus and think clearly become apparent. Some shortness of breath here and there. I'm fit and active. Increased symptoms of PMS during cycle."

9

October 19, 2016

15

36

1,767

Zolmitriptan

migraine

"The side effects far outweighed the benefits. Before I ever noticed that a migraine had begun to subside I was overwhelmed with the most awful tingling sensation. It literally felt like I had a full body rash and as though something was crawling on me, mixed with the tingly sensation when your foot falls asleep. I also got very weak and nauseous, and occasionally light headed. It was dreadful. I finally decided it was easier to take my regular migraine meds and treat the actual migraine symptoms than to deal with the side effects of Zomig. The only reason I'm giving it a 2 is because it did slightly lessen the actual migraine."

2

May 15, 2014

4

113

169,101

Vilazodone

depression

"I've been taking this medication now for 3 months and I've noticed my depression is A LOT better. I do get down when PMSing (more so than normal). I'd rate it higher if it weren't for the electric shock feeling I get through my body if I don't take it at the same time everyday and my lack of a sex drive. I've tried Zoloft (worked for 4 months or so and stopped working for me) and Effexor (I felt constant rage in my chest), so far the Viibryd is the best of the 3. I also have post traumatic stress disorder so now I am looking to see if it's possible to add a medication to the Viibryd for this as it does not help for PTSD. I take Xanax occasionally as needed for anxiety."

8

August 20, 2012

11

136

116,497

Adalimumab

reiter's syndrome

"Was on Enbrel for about 6 months and it stopped working for me. Humira and a combination of oral drugs had me pain free in a few days. However, it does not feel like it last a full 2 weeks, after day 10 I start with minor pain working up to about a 5 or 6 then back down from there."

9

March 2, 2011

2

61

227,801

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got my implanon about 6 weeks after my son was born. I love everything about it except the bleeding. It took two weeks after I got it implanted for me to start my period and here I am three weeks later and I'm still on it. It's light but its been light for about a week. Other than the bleeding I love it. No bad side effects. I don't know if age makes a difference but I got it the day before I turned twenty."

9

December 4, 2011

0

86

89,031

Singulair

asthma, maintenance

"I have been on Singulair since it was first on the market. This medication has given me a life that is free of fear from episodes of asthma attacks. Before this medication I was using a steroid inhaler and short acting and long acting. Not to mention the nasal spray and the allergy medication. Five medications versus the one of Singulair plus a fast acting for exercise or shortness of breath."

10

April 26, 2013

49

71

68,066

Plan B

emergency contraception

"I've taken Plan B on three different occasions. The first it was more of a precaution. The second and third times I took the pill were only a month apart. Both were a couple days before I was supposed to ovulate. I took Plan B within a couple of hours each time. I experienced moderate cramps each day, accompanied by tender breasts and headaches with both. I started my period 3 days before my cycle was due to start the first month and 4 days before the second. I was worried it wouldn't work 2 months in a row, but it did. The side effects and the cost are definitely worth it. No worries! I'm a 100% believer in Plan B for emergencies!"

10

January 5, 2016

5

123

56,845

Meclizine

nausea/vomiting

"I have used Antivert for seasickness and it may be the only thing I've used that really works. The over the counter medications for car sickness did not work for me. Also the medicated pad you wear behind the ear (scopolamine, I think) litterly puts me out for hours -- maybe you could cut a small piece. Antivert also makes me sleepy, but less than the others. My friend has vertigo and uses it for that with success. It has to be prescribed, however."

10

February 23, 2012

39

84

8,217

Zolpidem

insomnia

"I was diagnosed with Chronic Insomnia about 5 months ago. Doctor prescribed Ambien. It works wonders. I discovered that for me, once I take it, I cannot communicate on any social media websites, because the next day when I go back and read what I wrote, it's a bunch of gibberish. My routine, I take an Ambien, get in the bed and read a little, before I know it, I'm waking up in the morning not realizing I even feel asleep. My only issue is, the pills are prescribed in bottles of 21 pills, one bottle with two additional refills. If I don't schedule my follow - up Sleep Appointment right, I'll be stuck with a few days with no medicine like I am now while typing this, lol. It is after 12 am and I'm WIDE AWAKE."

10

February 8, 2016

28

138

115,767

Divalproex sodium

migraine prevention

"Has no effect on my migraines whatsoever. In fact they are more intense and make me more sick to my stomach. I suffer from diarrhea almost every night. I am basically bedridden."

1

March 26, 2017

1

32

35,805

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"I turned my life around after 35 years of the hell of opiod/methadone dependence. Vietnam Vet and I had been shot and injured .It started with percocets and percodan, dilaudid and all related drugs. After back surgery, my Dr. stopped my pain meds after 2 years. NONE. I had a profitable business and could buy off the street for about 2 years but chasing drugs and the costs took took all my money.On methadone for 30 years. Tried repeatedly to detox with no luck. A VA Sadistic DR. decided to completely stop my meth dose (100mg) no taper. After 11 days of hell a friend gave me 8mg suboxone. Except for a bit of constipation, my life is NORMAL. A wonder drug in my case. Many Drs. with just an 8 hour class are able to prescribe from their office."

10

August 25, 2015

40

140

36,357

Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

helicobacter pylori infection

"I'm on day 10 taking the pylera capsules. I'm counting down till tonight when I finish all the meds. My experience was having mood swings and not liking to take the capsules didn't like how I was feeling. I'm hoping this nightmare is almost over with."

4

March 23, 2017

3

46

119,907

Losartan

high blood pressure

"My blood pressure was improved with Lorsartan, but I had many side effects. My blood pressure would drop to as low as 98 over 84 with heart rate of 130. I would be dizzy and so tired I just wanted to sleep. At least once a week I would experience diarrhea. I coughed a lot and it was getting worse. I had foot and leg cramps. I was feeling terrible. Since stopping use of this drug and improving my diet I am feeling much better and my symptoms have disappeared. My blood pressure is under control without it. This drug is poison and was killing me."

5

September 27, 2015

89

106

124,647

Irbesartan

high blood pressure

"I've never felt ill but the doctor said I had high blood pressure and put me on 125g but a few weeks ago they upped my dosage to 300mg. Everything was fine but I've developed a dry cough, now get cramps, cannot sleep and today have come out in a raised itchy very red rash on my arms, legs, neck and chest. I'm going to the doctor as this doesn't seem right and I can't cope with all these side affects."

6

June 18, 2016

33

81

98,134

Nexplanon

birth control

"Can not stand this b.c. I've had for over a year now, and at first I had no bleeding, no weight gain, now I'm gaining weight like crazy, and have been on period for around 2 months, and unlike most people it's a full blown period, with cramps! It seems that everytime I actually can have sex, we do it once and the bleeding starts again. Can't wait to get it taken out!"

2

July 26, 2015

4

73

180,735

Adderall XR

adhd

"I was always been a gifted student, but struggled to pick anything up in class. My entire life I would go to class and walk out gaining nothing but a couple good day-dreams. I thought I had ADD a very long time ago and asked my mom to have me checked; but being the proud mom she was her son couldn't have ADD. This year I started college and the same trend of gaining nothing from lectures remained. I was sick of putting in the effort to go to class and getting nothing from it. I was diagnosed last November and tried a few medications prior to Adderall XR. This medication changed my college career, I can now go to class and follow my professor through the entire lecture. I no longer need to reread everything to understand it."

9

October 6, 2009

45

139

7,929

Xanax

anxiety

"I don't have panic or depression problems. I have sleeping problems. I fall asleep fine, but wake up around 2 AM and cannot go back to sleep because my mind is too active thinking about stupid stuff like movies, lawn mowers, hunting, visiting my grandkids, working on my car, music, planned projects, football, YOU NAME IT. I take Xanax when I wake up earky and can't sleep. Xanax makes me go back to sleep almost immediately and I wake up around 6 AM feeling great. I have not noted any side effects, but I take it only when needed."

10

November 29, 2008

231

99

59,487

Avelox

bronchitis

"I was prescribed this after a sinus infection turned into bronchitis. The take with food sign on the bottle should be in bold letters. I took the pill before my breakfast and threw up thirty minutes later. You need food in your stomach before the pill. This pill is the only pill that helps cure my horrible sinus infections. Eat first and you should be fine."

9

December 7, 2014

20

66

27,303

Imitrex

cluster headaches

"I have suffered from cluster headaches for over 15 years and have tried almost everything offered by hospitals and over the counter. I recently was given Imitrex in a nasal spray by my doctor and as long as your nasal passage is clear I have found that about five to ten minutes after you taste it in your throat the headaches go away. It is the best medicine I have ever come across for cluster headaches and my days and nights are much better because of it."

10

April 24, 2010

21

87

20,795

Orphenadrine

migraine

"I suffered for years, this is the only medicine that got rid of my migraines. Everything else just calmed the migraines down but they did not go away. I also found it worked for seasickness, I would get violently sick even on mild water. Now I can enjoy the ocean. I now will be the only one not sick on rough days. I take it with an aspirin and caffeine pill. If you find it doesn't work you might have to up the dose."

10

July 28, 2014

19

84

34,683

Minocycline

acne

"I've been suffering from acne since i was 12. At age 28 I would have thought it would diminished. No such luck. My biggest problems were blackheads that continuously popped up on the sides of my face and moderate blemishes that emerged. A breakout would start and take months to heal. The blackheads NEVER went away though. I tried everything over the counter even splurged on really expensive products. Nothing ever worked and I finally went to the NP who prescribed me this. I have to admit my expectations were low considering the mediocre reviews. I am now a month in and my skin has changed DRASTICALLY. My once never healing & constantly occurring blackheads are now 80% gone. Very few blemishes compared to before. This has changed my life!"

10

August 27, 2016

13

130

9,957

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"I would say I've had an overall good experience. I just took my last pill from my first pack. It was a little rocky at first. I did experience some unusal heavy bleeding that lasted about 10 days mid-way through the pack. But it has calmed down. I've had no mood swings or emotional/mental side effects. My weight is pretty much the same and I didn't get sick or have headaches. I'm just going to monitor the bleeding on my next pack of pill. I also have to see if my insurance will cover it. I got my first three pack from my obgyn as samples to see if I like it. I'm going to continue using it and I'll update you guys in 28 days lol. I hope this helped someone."

9

October 22, 2013

15

132

226,660

Etonogestrel

birth control

"Well I been on my nexplanon for at least 2 years and the only downside I'm having is bleeding after 2 1/2 years and I'm wondering when is it going stop but overall it's a great birth control"

10

May 20, 2015

5

38

211,580

Psyllium

dietary fiber supplementation

"It was wonderful at stopping my diarrhea. I ended up having a soft bowel movement in about 12 hours of taking the dose. The bad part was I had horrible abdominal pain and looked like I was 9 months pregnant. I would rather put up with diarrhea then put up with that. Today I am trying citrucel and hopefully won't blow up anymore and no more abdominal cramps."

3

November 16, 2016

8

68

223,814

Ciprodex

otitis externa

"I developed an outer ear infection after a month of daily swimming. I was in a lot of pain and went to the doctors which prescribed these drops. With insurance it still cost me $60 out of pocket. Which I would have been more than happy to pay if it had helped relieved the pain. However, my pain is worse now. The drops have only made the pain 10x worse. I'm now on day 4th and have decided to stop using them going back to the doctors for an alternative. I'm really bummed out as we leave on vacation this Sunday and the pain is unbearable."

1

July 28, 2017

0

106

220,167

Amitriptyline

insomnia

"My family has a history of sleeping issues, (insomnia, hyper insomnia, narcolepsy) so it was no surprise when I started to see the signs, we went to the doctors and they gave me this and my words it was AMAZING. I loved, and still love getting sleep ."

10

July 9, 2015

44

48

98,528

Nexplanon

birth control

"Been on it for about 4 months now so maybe things haven't stabilized. I'll say that it's effective, I haven't gotten pregnant. First month was great, no side effects at all. Immediately after the first month, however, I started spotting enough to need to wear a panty liner all day, and I've been constantly spotting since. No periods, just constant spotting. It's annoying but I guess it could be worse. No other side effects that I've noticed."

7

December 16, 2014

17

77

113,871

Tegretol

epilepsy

"There is nothing more scarier than that first few seconds when your seizure starts and nobody is around. Tegretol has saved my life! I am so thankful my doc put me on these tablets 200mg three times a day and I'm happily seizure free."

10

June 20, 2013

43

44

167,951

Kariva

birth control

"Been on Kariva for 2 months and it has its good and bads.. BAD: I have never experienced such bad mood swings in my life. I have little patience, i get extremely mad and aggivated very easily, i can be happy one minute, then CRAZY another minute. So be aware of the horrible mood swings. Didnt do anything for my 7day period. I break out a week before my period. GOOD: it does prevent you from getting pregnant even on the first month."

1

February 19, 2014

13

83

55,559

Dabigatran

prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation

"Have been taking pradaxa for over 2 years. Only problems were bleeding when had teeth pulled. This was attended to. To resolve my acid reflux I make sure I drink water after I take the pills. This corrected this for me. I take 2 pills a day."

10

March 6, 2016

27

47