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199,020 | Depo-Provera | birth control | "I've had three shots so far and loved it. This is one of the only hormonal methods of bc that doesn't kill my sex drive or cause migraines. I tend to have one, two-week period per shot which isn't bad. The first day or two after the shot is a little rough--I get hot flashes--but after that it evens out and you wouldn't even remember you've taken something. I would definitely recommend that people try it at least once to see if their bodies tolerate it like mine does." | 8 | March 7, 2016 | 9 | 89 |
200,015 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "10 years ago I took Chantix to help me quit smoking. I had no side effects or problems while taking it. I only had to take it for 1 month and I was able to quit smoking. I was very happy with Chantix." | 10 | November 19, 2015 | 7 | 43 |
149,385 | Mirena | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I get really bad pains when my period is going to start. My doctor told me to try taking Prilosec for the pain, which I happened to have because of a previous ulcer. I find that Prilosec OTC is the only thing that gives me almost immediate relief. I hope this can help others struggling with this type of pain." | 8 | June 11, 2014 | 26 | 60 |
174,285 | Betamethasone / calcipotriene | psoriasis | "I have pretty bad psoriasis. It was mild at first and I was prescribed Taclonex and Desonide which worked like a charm. I changed insurances and they didn't cover Taclonex so my psoriasis spread like wild fire. What is worse is I am getting married in less than a year and it is very noticeable on my arms. I finally got the insurnace company to grant me an exception so I have begun using Taclonex religiously! I hope it clears by my wedding." | 10 | December 13, 2010 | 7 | 83 |
161,664 | Diphenhydramine | allergic reactions | "I was given Benadryl at the hospital for an allergic reaction. It instantly shot my heart rate up to 217 bpm and instantly my mouth got dry I couldn't swallow my chest felt hot like an elephant was sitting on it and I got really cold. It put me into shock my body wouldn't stop shaking, I could breath. It was so scary I thought I was dead thanks to the doctors quick response he saved me but it almost killed me. " | 8 | October 28, 2014 | 17 | 83 |
146,354 | Suboxone | opiate dependence | "I was on Heroin for 9 years and Suboxone for the last 2 years. I tapered and tapered until this last weekend, I detoxed off completely. It wasn't that bad; I slept through it with some anxiety medicines. I don't feel fabulous but I feel okay. Suboxone is a lifesaving medication. Take your time everyone, let your body get used to lower and lower amounts, and the detox will be so manageable." | 10 | September 8, 2009 | 30 | 72 |
62,013 | Citalopram | depression | "I've been on and off for 9 years and I'm 25. I have been on 10mg before and am currently on 5mg. I went off it for a while and I find that I am able to laugh harder but also feel deeper sadness without them. They stabilize me. I get to a very dark place without just that 5mg to keep me level. I would rather be a bit unable to express emotion than over emotional. I struggle with anxiety, paranoia and low stress tolerance. It helps me live somewhat normally. Higher doses make me feel robotic, unable to process my own emotion. I am sensitive to meds and so 5mg (half of the minimum dose) helps me! The therapeutic dose is 20mg, and for me that would lessen the quality of my life as I would be unable to feel emotion. I love it celexa. Try it." | 9 | January 5, 2016 | 41 | 149 |
203,481 | Vanatab DX | cough and nasal congestion | "My son and I suffer from chronic sinusitis. This is the first medicine in so many years that actually made a huge difference in helping my son and myself. He has blockage so bad that his sinus does not drain. This tablet is awesome. It has relieved his pressure and enabled him to breath and loosen his chest congestion. I also have COPD and severe sinus headaches. This tablet works so fast and actually feel the difference within minutes. It is a shame my insurance does not cover this medicine. The cost is more than I can afford but this is great medicine." | 9 | December 29, 2009 | 4 | 103 |
110,267 | Nexplanon | birth control | "Ive had Nexplanon for 6 months now as soon as I had my second child. I didnt get my period the first 3 months eveything was fine. Then on the 4 month started my horrible mood swings, I was sad and angry all the time. My heavy period which last me the whole entire month stops for two days and comes back for another whole month. I have really hated this experience. Getting it removed friday ! I have unprotected sex with my husband and have no problems with preganancy. So if you are willing to deal with mood swings and a long perios well then go for it. If not I do not recommend !" | 4 | February 24, 2016 | 2 | 116 |
77,239 | Lorcaserin | obesity | "Got my doc to pre authorize my Belviq three months ago. Start 6" 276 pounds age 39. Getting rid of the gut after three months 26.32 pounds down. Feel good, great energy, good sleep eating healthy and playing basketball twice a week at the YMCA. My doc likes my progress and will add phentermine next month to keep me rolling on the weight loss. I told him I will only try for six weeks and see how I feel on the add on. Good luck to all who really want to change their lives starting today." | 10 | March 26, 2014 | 59 | 96 |
86,013 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I have been taking Sprintec for three months. The first months were miserable. Bloated, sick to my stomach, irritable, ect. The worst part was that I had my period for three weeks! It was miserable. But it was just my body adjusting because now I have no problems with it at all and I love it and its cheap!" | 8 | December 12, 2012 | 6 | 59 |
160,256 | Rivaroxaban | deep vein thrombosis | "I was prescribed Xarelto when a blood clot developed after surgery for my broken leg. I did not notice any immediate side effects until.... I normally have 3 day, semi-light periods and they went to 7-9 days of the worst ever. I won't go into detail. It also caused my iron level to drop to 17! I stayed on Xarelto for 6 months and it worked for me. I was told Xarelto won't dissolve your clot it just thins your blood enough to prevent the clot from growing or new clots, The existing clot is absorbed into the body. I think my hair was falling out also but that may have been from the low iron?" | 10 | December 30, 2014 | 33 | 116 |
74,361 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "Been on Loestrin 24 for about 4 months. Love the fact that it's taking care of the terrible menstrual cramps and bloating I used to have. On the flip side, it tends to me sad a lot more but with time I think I can control that. Also I am gaining weight on my hip/thigh area. I really don't mind if it's just temporary. So far so good, I like the pill-it's making my time of the month a really easy time. For 1 month I had no period at all." | 7 | October 3, 2010 | 1 | 91 |
68,155 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "Okay so I'm writing this because I was going through hell psyching myself out and being paranoid. I'm 20 and I had unprotected sex on July 24th he said he pulled out so I didn't think any thing of then I started freaking out because that's not the best birth control so I get the plan b pill but I take it like 62 hours after the incident. I'm going insane thinking it didn't work I had no side effects to it and I'm not die for my period till August 12th. I woke up this morning with horrible back cramps (which I always get) and I very welcomed visitor from Mother Nature. It came a week early and I've never been more excited to bleed before. Although the period seems a bit heavier and darker than before I'll put up with this for 5 days!" | 10 | August 6, 2015 | 13 | 146 |
221,366 | Dextromethorphan | cough | "I have a hard time believing that there are so many people that are claiming diarrhea. I had no such experience. It also calmes my cough. I have IBS, which affects the bowels very easily. I have also known other people that have used Delsym and nobody has had this happen to them. It tastes better and really works. I have to say I suspect 1 or 2 people that had a bad experience have written multiple times too warn others. I hope people are going to more than one site to get reviews." | 10 | January 12, 2017 | 8 | 94 |
227,154 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got it in August 2011 and I never had any serious issues other then irregular periods but now after my 3 years is coming to an end I am in so much discomfort. I have literally been cramping for a week straight, I have no appetite, and I'm also nauseous. The signs I have you would think I was pregnant. I've read from many sites that its common for women to relate their experience to feeling like they are pregnant. Well I find this to be so bad that I will not get it again which is sad because I love it for the last 3 years. Needless to say despite the negatives it does the job and I never had a scare in 3 years it is seriously worry free." | 7 | May 11, 2014 | 3 | 132 |
137,797 | Enbrel | rheumatoid arthritis | "Rheumatoid Arthritis for 22 years. Misdiagnosis when disease presented, 6 years of damage until correct diagnosis. Damage not able to be reversed. Taking ENBREL. I have tried REMICADE, was in trials for ORENCIA, but ENBREL seems to be the one that works better for me." | 8 | June 3, 2013 | 45 | 45 |
228,215 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got the implant in March 2009... a little over a year. My only problem is the weight gain. I have gained 48lbs. I also got acne and have had my period twice since I got it." | 2 | August 18, 2009 | 4 | 37 |
4,924 | Belviq | obesity | "I've been on the pill for 15 days and it definitely curbs my appetite but issue is I have gained weight not lost. I eat maybe 1000-1200 in take a day." | 3 | August 14, 2014 | 58 | 31 |
14,375 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "I am 47 years old and have abused narcotics since I was16. From Codeine, Percodan, Tylox, Norco, and Oxy's to shooting 3 grams of heroin a day. Incarceration, Homelessness, Finally got on Methadone but was miserable. A friend gave me some Suboxone tabs and I couldn't believe it! It was a miracle! I have been on Suboxone for going on four years and live a very productive and happy life. I have a family and a career and things I would have only sold to buy more drugs with. Take it from me, if you want to stop destroying yourself and the people that love you, look into getting on Suboxone. I promise you, you won't regret it!" | 10 | February 1, 2010 | 31 | 118 |
35,828 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "This drug has saved me from the disease of addiction. My use of opiates was out of control and kept getting more and more dangerous. I was at the point where I was cutting up Fentanyl strips and chewing them and sucking the Fentanyl out. Fentanyl is 50x stronger than oral Morphine or Vicodin so I was def playing with fire.
Some people mentioned the Suboxone making you itchy, if this happens talk to your Doctor about a drug called Vistaril. It is a prescription strength antihistamine that they use many times for rashes or itchy skin. I have been on it for years and it works great!" | 10 | April 5, 2015 | 27 | 108 |
114,849 | Diazepam | anxiety | "My blood pressure was 270/120 and had to work through many drugs before this one lowered my anxiety and blood pressure. At 20 mg a day usually take all at night time for sleep to. Side effects sometimes headache. Strong addiction and should be weaned off it slowly or your head will hurt non stop for a month. A nightmare to stop cold. It lasts eight times longer than Xanax or Klonopin they are two brothers not to mess with. At first you may have the sedated effect before you become more resistant to the drug. Where you get the drug also makes a difference. Some stores give the yellow tablet which melts in mouth as clean as water. Other stores have an orange tablet that tastes like paper. Walmart has the good one and some grocery but not CVS." | 10 | September 10, 2017 | 11 | 140 |
21,172 | Paliperidone | schizophrenia | "Invega is working great on auditory symptoms and no lethargy noted. I have noted some of the adverse side effects after the first dose: sudden weight gain, indigestion, pain at injection site and sore throat. In addition to these there has been increasing facial and abdominal bloating, I am concerned but there is no other medicine I am aware of at this time and the doctor feels the benefit outweighs the side effects." | 9 | May 13, 2012 | 31 | 73 |
109,348 | Nexplanon | birth control | "This was the first birth control I have ever used. I'm in my early 20's so I thought this would be the best option. Co worker of mine swore by it, the only thing she warned me about was slight spotting for the first month. Two weeks after getting the implant I bled for almost a month straight! Not harmless spotting either, some days a light tampon or pad, and other days it was much heavier. I stopped bleeding for two weeks and now I'm bleeding again, for the past week. I haven't even been on this for 6 months yet and I'm ready to get it removed. Almost every review I read says how much these women have bled. Not a fan." | 2 | January 9, 2017 | 9 | 123 |
175,347 | Augmentin | strep throat | "First it is a good medicine for sore throat and cough.. along with sinurest and nasal decongestant. I have taken azitromicin previously it takes 15 days to cure sore throat..but augmentin will take only 4 day to cure along with as I said previous drugs" | 10 | November 8, 2017 | 0 | 45 |
227,865 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got the Implanon a year ago in June. Loved it but the 1st 3 months I bled like crazy but after that I didn't have a period at all. The bad part for me when I got on the Implanon I was 115lbs. I am now 149lbs. I've been doing everything in my power to lose weight but no luck. I just got it out on August 31, 2011. I'm starting a new diet gaining all that weigh has made me so depressed. " | 1 | September 4, 2011 | 0 | 85 |
87,603 | Naproxen | muscle pain | "I have MS and have been taking Naprelan CR 750 mg every morning for approx. 2 years, I take every morning and within minutes I can move. My Co-pay used to be $45, we changed health insurance and now it's $250 I don't know what I am going to do now. I cannot afford this." | 10 | September 3, 2014 | 5 | 55 |
58,522 | Jolivette | birth control | "I am 21 years old and my son is now five months old. I started taking Jolivette at the beginning of February. I have experienced abnormal, heavy bleeding that seems like it never ends, feels like I've bled more than I haven't bled. The bleeding will stop for two to three days then return and last for about two weeks. I have also been feeling more angry and stressed than ever since I started taking this birth control. I am switching to a different birth control as soon as possible because Jolivette is making life miserable, and the way I am running through boxes of tampons and pads is ridiculous and draining the wallet." | 1 | March 13, 2011 | 34 | 114 |
176,595 | Lorazepam | anxiety | "I was battling depression along with panic attacks. They first had me on Xanax. After a while wanted to get off that but was still having panic attacks. Not 1 since I started Ativan. Also I find it much easier to focus and get things done now." | 10 | May 26, 2011 | 23 | 47 |
218,109 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | sinusitis | "I was prescribed this for 10 days for an ear infection, my first 2 days I just felt nauseous but I ate a heavy meal and noticed that did help BUT for the past 3 days I've been having severe headaches and I still have 5 days to go. I think I'm going to stop the medicine it's not worth the pain! My ear does feel better though!" | 1 | April 25, 2017 | 5 | 68 |
174,554 | Abreva | herpes simplex | "I constantly get cold sores . I think it's because I lick my lips to often instead of using Chapstick. But I always keep two bottles of Abreva in my house. The price might throw you off. But it works miracles, gets rid of my blister in a day or two. Love it, can't live without it. Highly Recommend It to everyone !" | 10 | June 13, 2016 | 17 | 63 |
105,962 | Atomoxetine | adhd | "It's maybe my 5th week on the drug, noticed an increase in my productivity and feel like I can get a lot done. Although I'm suffering from nausea and slight headaches, I'm taking other medications so it's hard to say. Tried Ritalin, Ritalin XR and Dex amphetamine also. This isn't as aggressive as Dex, but Dex is my preference in comparison to this. Though it's still early days!" | 7 | August 11, 2015 | 7 | 68 |
73,443 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I just finished my first pack and this is my first experience with the pill in general. The first week I was really bloated, and I freaked out! I also had an increased appetite that I tried my best not to give in to. After about 14 days, the bloating went away and my appetite was back to normal. I got my period on time, and it has been really light! I usually bleed so much and of that I would have to wear two pads and I would change it every 2-3 hours. My face has cleared up and my back acne is also started to clear up. Am having a great experience so far and hopefully it continues this way! Anyone who takes this, do not be discouraged if the first week it not perfect. Finish the pack first, and see what the results are." | 10 | December 11, 2013 | 48 | 147 |
208,549 | Amlodipine / olmesartan | high blood pressure | "49 years old. Have had high blood pressure for a while now with readings like 175/102-170/100-160-/98 and when I would get stressed even higher than that. At night and at rest sitting in a chair it would come down to almost normal 145/85-150/88 but soon as I was active again it would go high . Never could get it to straighten out. Been taking Azor for a week now and out of 15 readings I have done my average is this 129/75. A lot of times sitting watching T.V it will be like 119/66-121/70 really great readings then when I get active I would check it and it would be like this 132/75-134/77 have had hardly any readings over 80 at all and the top number has not been over 140 since I have been taking Azor. All in all no side effects. Great stuff." | 10 | February 12, 2010 | 34 | 145 |
198,369 | Exenatide | diabetes, type 2 | "This drug put me in hospital with pancreatitis - twice, I felt like I was dying. I talked my doctor into prescribing it, wish it would have worked, it was good for weight loss ." | 1 | May 18, 2017 | 7 | 35 |
156,731 | Dulaglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "I started Trulicity about a year ago because the medication I was on kept crystalizing and was hard to inject. I have lost weight about 22 pounds over the course of a year. The biggest things to get used to were the nausea and the diarrhea but after giving 4 weeks to adjust to the medication my blood sugar does not spike like it used to and I felt better. I don't have my usual cravings for anything bad for me but I do have an appetite. I tell anyone who needs to lose a few pounds and lower blood sugar to stick with it. It will get better. I can't complain about the medication. All anti-diabetic agents cause the stomach issues. Hang in there." | 10 | November 3, 2015 | 48 | 125 |
224,935 | Bupropion | smoking cessation | "I took Zyban for about 2 months back in 1999. I had smoked for about 25 years before that and had tried to quit with no success. I was sceptical about Zyban because I was a hard core smoker, and was only half motivated to quit. Nothing changed for the first two weeks or so, then I thought I would limit myself to 3 per hou, next week the limit was one per half hour, then one per hour.Now I was about 5 or 6 weeks in. I stayed on Zyban, and would take a few smokes with me to work. One day on my way to work I was having a smoke and thinking about it and realized the only reason I was smoking now is because I was bringing them with me. I butted it out, and never looked back. I can be around smokers and not be tempted by it now too." | 9 | August 25, 2016 | 50 | 155 |
37,433 | Vyvanse | adhd | "I wasn't a hyperactive kid. I have a high IQ (not bragging- just got genetically lucky there), so no one ever thought I had ADD, including me. However, looking back I never could get homework done on time. My backpack, school binder & bedroom were always a mess. As an adult I learned many organizational skills, but continued to struggle terribly with lack of motivation, focus & enjoyment in life, despite living in abundant material comfort. When I started taking 30mg of this a day at my doctor's urging, it was as if a bright light flooded what had previously only been utter darkness in my brain for 30 years. There's no "buzz" to this medicine. It's simply a means to reaching a more positive mindset that I thought I was barred from forever." | 9 | September 29, 2013 | 160 | 134 |
195,302 | Verdeso | dermatitis | "I have been using Verdeso in conjunction with another foam spray on my forehead, chin and cheeks. It made a huge impact on a red rush I had between my eye and my nose. It is almost gone by now, and I started the treatment less than two weeks ago. I would say that within a week or less one could see a major improvement in the way the skin looks. I use something else for the hands (a form of eczema) and its also amazing. " | 10 | August 21, 2008 | 15 | 87 |
216,101 | Copper | birth control | "I'm 20 years of age and got a copper coil 4 months ago. Instantly, I had problems with it. During the 4 months I would bleed constantly for 2 weeks with only a 2 week break in between. With my recent period I became very ill. I was bleeding extremely heavily, getting dizzy and vomiting. Once at the doctors, they removed the coil straight away and informed me that I had an infection caused by the coil. I was warned that my body may reject it, however I was not warned that I could get an infection due to this. As stated I am 20 and did not expect to hear that the infection could have caused me to be infertile if not detected as quickly as it was. It may work for others, but I had a pretty bad experience with it." | 1 | August 6, 2015 | 6 | 143 |
49,786 | Gabapentin | anxiety | "I've found this drug to be excellent for treating general anxiety and looping thoughts. My anxiety is now buzzing in the background instead of punching me in the face. I use neurontin in combination with Wellbutrin and lamictal. Great combo for a possibly bipolar recovering alcoholic :)
The only slight downside is that it pushed my cravings for sugar and carbs through the roof. I gained a little weight before I realized what was happening and then put myself in check. Keep an eye out for that one." | 9 | July 18, 2016 | 103 | 88 |
172,866 | Clonazepam | anxiety | "Best medication personally for anxiety and panic attacks. I have been taking 3-6mgs a day since I was 16 and compared to all the other benzodiazepines it has been the safest for long term use. I have tried Ativan, Xanax, and Valium also and did not have good experiences due to many side effects and they only worked for a couple weeks for me. Personally all medications have withdrawal so why not choose the best medication for yourself. SSRI's are just as hard to come off of as Benzos because of withdrawals, but most doctors don't tell you that." | 10 | July 7, 2014 | 95 | 99 |
215,664 | Copper | birth control | "I cannot speak for the effectiveness of this birth control method, since I have had it for a very short time, however the insertion was nowhere near as painful as I expected. The doctor and nurse at the clinic I went to both warned that it would be very painful for a short time, but it was less than 30 seconds of sudden cramping, followed by a day of very dull cramping. I'd rate it as a 1 on the pain scale of 1-10. The doctor mentioned that if the insertion was relatively painless (it was for me), then the cramping experienced later, during the first days of a period, would also be very manageable as well." | 9 | May 20, 2017 | 6 | 117 |
130,371 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have had Mirena since December. Initially there was some discomfort for the first week or so but since then I haven't noticed it once. My boyfriend has felt the string a couple times but nothing major. 95% of the time we have sex he doesn't notice it and neither do I. What I like best about it, besides not having to take the pill everyday, is that I only have my period every other month if that. I definitely would recommend it if you hate taking the pill and aren't thinking about having kids anytime soon. Luckily my Mirena was free through the local health center. Definitely worth it!" | 10 | August 23, 2013 | 17 | 110 |
18,391 | Voltaren | pain | "I use the gel and it may take a little time to work (about 30-45 minutes), but the effect is pretty good. It will take my pain from a 9 down to a 5 (that's pretty good for me)." | 9 | June 13, 2011 | 17 | 39 |
90,097 | TheraTears | eye redness | "I had used numerous other eye drops in the course of 3 years prior to being diagnosed with Sjorgen's Syndrome. The only succesful drops were the Theratears (single usage-no preservatives). Unfortunately it has been just in the past 8 months or so that I have not been able to purchase this product at any drug store located in South Central Ontario Canada. Once again I needed to try some other drops that where accessible to me. No success and much frustration. I decided to take the big step and order on-line directly from the company. (Never thought I would do something like this but I was desparate) Thank you ever so much for shipping this product because it is indeed a life saver. Thank you Theratears." | 9 | August 12, 2008 | 15 | 126 |
185,914 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "I have been on pretty much every antidepressant that is out there. Nothing has really helped and the few times I felt a slight improvement in my condition, the side effects outweighed the benefits. Pristiq has been totally different. Within a week of starting it I see a positive change. My overall mood is better, I have more energy, and I am more productive. Also, when my mood does take a dip, it seems that the "bottom" has been raised. In other words, the lows aren't as low as they once were. I have only been on it a couple of weeks and I am told that I still may not be experiencing the full benefit, which is great considering how much better I already feel. No side effects whatsoever. Very grateful for this medication." | 9 | June 5, 2017 | 47 | 135 |
92,178 | Lyrica | ibromyalgia | "Diagnosed with fibromyalgia 19 yrs ago, no pain medicines until 5 yrs ago. Electro-acupuncture is great, but hard to find/afford. Heating pads aren't therapeutic, I sleep on 4 ice packs (I know, eeww, but whatever works). They help with inflammation, try them. Lyrica gave me agonizing, shooting pains from deep within shoulder and hip joints down humerus and femur. And unwelcome 35 lb weight gain. And blurry vision that meant I couldn't drive. Lyrica was useless for me, so glad you all have something to fight this fibromyalgia." | 1 | February 14, 2010 | 29 | 88 |
180,727 | Adderall XR | adhd | "Have been taking Adderall XR for over a year now. I am having some issues with tolerance now, but it's still working reasonably well. Had side effects for the first few months, but now I have none. Good stuff!" | 9 | December 28, 2009 | 7 | 39 |
56,814 | Meclizine | vertig | "I was diagnosed with Benign Positional Vertigo in early 90's. It started at a very stressful time in my life. Dizzy, feeling faint, nausea, headache, anxiety, off-balance, can't sit up or lie down without the room spinning, fuzzy feeling in head.
Prescribed first by my doctor as Antivert.
It made me very sleepy and calm. Good for anxiety as well.
It did help stop the spinning and helped me feel much better.
I had a wonderful respite from this BPV for years and now today bending down to get seltzerr in supermarket my head started swimming. VERTIGO!
I purchased LESS DROWSY form of Meclizine and it is helping and it does make you less drowsy.
Good luck to all of us this Vertigo is no joke." | 9 | September 2, 2014 | 168 | 126 |
151,502 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "I smoked for over 40 years. I went thru the Chantix regime and have never looked back. I have been a non-smoker now for 8 years. I do not miss the smokes at all. Well worth very penny." | 10 | January 9, 2016 | 34 | 38 |
127,593 | Phentermine | weight loss | "Before this medication, my entire life was food and alcohol. My heaviest weight got up to 225, pounds at 5'6 and 21 years old. I was always thinking about the next meal, and it seemed like I was never satisfied unless I had 3 servings. This medication stopped all of that right in its tracks- including my alcoholism. I've been on this medication for 1 month and have lost 13 pounds. Good side effects: Happiness, energy, focusing on life instead of food/alcohol. Inspired and motivated. On the latter: Just like with strong coffee- if you take it without eating enough you will feel jittery, light headed, short of breath, anxious. But bare with it, drink plenty of water and enjoy being slim!" | 10 | July 11, 2017 | 26 | 122 |
174,544 | Abreva | herpes simplex | "So worth it. No product has helped except abreva. I put it on as soon as I realize I'm getting a cold sore and within 2-4 days its gone. Tip don't let your thing burst or this product can't help you. Only works if used before you pop the blister and the blister won't pop." | 10 | August 25, 2016 | 9 | 55 |
163,459 | Methylphenidate | adhd | "My daughter has tried almost every ADHD drug there is. She is a junior in high school and has a very busy schedule. Daytrana is the only way she is able to get her homework done. She takes the patch off an hour before she is done and off to sleep she goes. This is the only medication that does not have harsh side effect for her. I hate that I have to drive all over town to find a pharmacy that has it in stock. I sure hope this shortage ends soon!" | 10 | March 28, 2017 | 4 | 93 |
180,736 | Adderall XR | adhd | "Adderall XR has changed my life. For years, I have struggled with depression and just not feeling well. I happened across an article on Adult ADD and recognized the symptoms. I talked to my doctor and went off Effexor XR and then began taking Adderall XR. Before, I has lost focus by 11 a.m. and didn't even know where to begin on projects for work. Everything just seemed to be too difficult to do. I couldn't make it through the day without a long nap. I feel great, am actually enjoying my work, and don't need naps anymore. Always take it first thing in the morning; otherwise, it will interfere with sleep." | 10 | October 4, 2009 | 22 | 112 |
31,941 | Wellbutrin XL | depression | "I was depressed and sad with no motivation. I had suffered several losses and could not seem to recover. Developed anxiety. I just wanted to be my carefree busy self again. My Dr gave me 100mg Welbutrin. I took it for a few weeks and felt just weird, not better. My Dr suggested I double the dose. ! I took 200mg and immediately felt suicidal. My bf had to restrain me from jumping out the window or slicing my throat. The mist awful feeling of my life. But I learned that compared to that feeling, I wasn't that depressed and I went on trazadone for sleeping issues. Helped greatly. As well as strenuous exercise an hour a day. I'm sure some meds work, but I feel as if you are playing Russian Roulette with your life." | 1 | October 31, 2015 | 21 | 136 |
204,628 | BuSpar | panic disorde | "I have had panic attacks for my whole life and tried every med possible. My doctor put me on Buspar to help with it. I took ONE pill in the morning and was supposed to take another at night. Throughout the day I couldn't walk, felt drunk, my eyes were burning, my pupils were twitching and my body was aching. I have a 1 year old and I couldn't take care of her that day. I had to call an on call doctor 4 times that night, call my psychologist, and I was told to skip my night time dose. I took my morning one when I woke up barely able to be coherent and went to my therapy appointment. He sent me straight to my doctor and they took me off it immediately." | 2 | March 19, 2012 | 25 | 134 |
116,633 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "This medicine was fantastic - it allowed me to live my life without mood swings and I finally felt like a normal person. I was able to go about my daily routine without getting severely depressed or getting angry at people. Unfortunately this medicine had a very bad side effect for me that made it so I could no longer take it - my private parts were constantly itchy. I went to doctors and they could not tell me anything because they were just as confused as I was, I did not have any infections or anything like that. I traced back the timeline and thought that this medicine was causing it so I decided to stop taking it and sure enough my itchiness went away. This is a great medication but if you have this side effect you are not alone!" | 8 | December 10, 2017 | 0 | 142 |
208,555 | Amlodipine / olmesartan | high blood pressure | "This is a great medicine for anyone who has high blood pressure, I felt better within 3 days of taking this medicine. Anyone needing a high blood pressure medicine should consider this." | 10 | August 31, 2009 | 34 | 32 |
174,581 | Abreva | herpes simplex | "I get a cold sore every one to two years. I've tried home remedies and haven't had much luck. It was my first time using Abreva yesterday. Felt the cold sore coming on in the morning around 5am. I made a trip to the store after a 9 hour work day. Thought I would give it a try as it was the most expensive. I applied it immediately when I got into the car and every 2 hours after that. By 10pm it had already blistered and started to decrease in size. I've applied it three more times today and by 1pm you could barely notice it. Abreva knocked out my cold sore like boss!" | 10 | January 17, 2016 | 19 | 115 |
129,585 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I got mirena to help my endometriosis . I no longer have pain, no longer have headaches that the pill gave me . The iud has made my life so much better and easier . I spot occasionally and have a very light period it's very nice !" | 10 | July 17, 2015 | 9 | 48 |
82,352 | Liraglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "I'm 64 yrs old, 5'2" female with an A1C of 8.1 and an Average 3 month glucose of 185. My morning sugars 160. Evenings from 170 to 290. I'm on 2000 mg of Metformin a and 100mg of Januvia.
My new doctor suggested Victoza. First week had 1 day of nausea, 4 days of loose stools and 1 day with a minor headache. All was gone by day 6.
Have lost 10 pounds in 10 days Sugars now run in the 140's in the morning and 120's - 140's in the evening. Not as hungry. Have not specifically exercised but have tried to eat at least 2x a day and -0- after 8pm. Less thirsty too. Now to get my thyroid levels back under control which I was just informed were off and need a higher dose (0.150mcg) of Synthroid. But I'm THRILLED with this medicine after 10 days of use." | 10 | October 30, 2014 | 54 | 151 |
121,864 | Venlafaxine | anxiety and stress | "I started on Effexor XR 37.5 mg 12 days ago. Prior to this I had been on Lexapro 20mg 8 weeks for extreme anxiety. The severity of my anxiety was so shocking on Lexapro after the 8 weeks compared to the commencement of Lexapro. I had heard so many people have success with Lexapro on review sites, but for myself it was a nightmare after 7 weeks if felt like I was in a hole. My doc took me off immediately without even reducing the amount and within 5 days I felt so much better with a significant reduction in anxiety. I still needed support, so my doc put me on Effexor 37.5mg and within 5 days felt much better, then went to 75mg. After 10 days on this, I am already starting to feel better, with anxiety problems only now and then." | 8 | June 4, 2013 | 50 | 143 |
33,596 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "I have been on Microgestin FE 1/20 for a couple of months now, and it's absolutely fantastic! I switched after 6 months of Lo Loestrin, which caused me to gain 10 pounds, constant spotting, and worse acne. With Microgestin, my periods are actually regular, and even lighter. I had horrible cramps that I used to have to miss school and work because of, and now, they're almost nonexistent! Zero weight gain, I've actually lost 7 pounds, and my acne is gone! Love this pill!" | 10 | February 4, 2014 | 46 | 84 |
227,487 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got Implanon three years ago and just got it taken out today. Insertion was very easy and very quick, it did not hurt, they numb your arm. I would say that the only thing I did not care for with the Implanon was the somewhat occasional spotting. I never really got a regular period which was nice but I did need to carry a panty liner with me for just in case. I would say that I got spotting about every other month and it would last anywhere from three to six days. I know that some people have said that they had weight gain and so did I, however I went from 88 pounds to 96 pounds (I am only 5ft tall) so I needed to gain that weight, I was unhealthy. I have always had acne and oily skin so it is hard to say if it effected that." | 8 | January 8, 2013 | 5 | 152 |
89,439 | Celexa | anxiety and stress | "I feel better. But I feel that I can't focus. As well my left side of my face is tingling. I going to stop and call my doctor. This is not the first I taking this medication and never had this side effect." | 8 | July 27, 2013 | 35 | 43 |
64,226 | Sertraline | depression | "ANXIETY/PANIC ATTACKS/INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS/DEPRESSION. Thought I'd state the things I had been suffering from quite severely, rather than choose one category! I normally don't post things like this, but I was once too in the same position as whoever is reading this, so want to help. I had been suffering with anxiety for years, along with panic attacks, and it all got worse when I started to have these so called 'intrusive thoughts', causing me to feel very depressed. I was very skeptical about taking any kind of medication, BUT I have to admit sertraline helped me get back on track of being ME AGAIN! It took a week or two to kick in at all, before then I was having the not so nice side effects, BUT JUST KEEP WITH IT! Been on it for 2 months." | 9 | November 22, 2016 | 43 | 137 |
214,281 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "Worst experience I've ever had I inserted the oval thing at 1am and within a hr I felt more burning then anything never had a yeast infection like this in my life wish I would have read the reviews before waisting my money" | 1 | October 24, 2015 | 0 | 43 |
168,501 | Tranylcypromine | depression | "No SSRI or SNRI works. Parnate works. Food restrictions caused no problems at all. Completely obliterated negative thinking and bad feeling. To me, it's a miracle drug. I was careful not to take other heavy duty drugs at the same time. This med probably saved my life. It should be used much more frequently." | 10 | November 17, 2016 | 37 | 54 |
169,017 | Vilazodone | depression | "At the age of 24 I started taking Lexapro which did absolutely nothing. Then I started taking Zoloft which did the trick except I gained weight and had absolutely no sex drive which was causing serious issues in my marriage. Just a couple months ago I started taking Viibryd to help with the sexual side effects. It worked, I felt fine. Until now, I have been on Viibryd for about two months and take 40mg a day. I feel like it just stopped working. The past two weeks have been torture. I think I will go back to the Zoloft and deal with the side effects. Not to mention my insurance doesn't cover Viibryd so it costs about $158 a month out of pocket." | 5 | May 11, 2012 | 11 | 124 |
146,429 | Suboxone | opiate dependence | "It sounds magical (even to me) but I can assure you it's real (in my case, at least): Suboxone cured me of my illegal opiate dependence virtually overnight. One day I was driving into the ghetto to get heroin, the next day, after starting Suboxone therapy, I was on my way to my first NA meeting, withdrawal free, and in three days I got a new job. It literally saved my life...and gave me the *freedom* to live the life I wanted to live." | 10 | March 25, 2008 | 330 | 84 |
25,145 | Hylan g-f 20 | osteoarthritis | "After using Synvisc for years, I tried Synvisc-One this week. The process of Synvisc was somewhat painful and I walked away with minimal pain. Synvisc-One was excruciating. For the first time, the injections (one in each knee) were incredibly painful. I sat for 20 minutes in the exam room working up the nerve to walk to the waiting room. Then I took 30 minutes to work up the nerve to walk the 35 yards to the car. After 3 days, I am starting to walk again without severe pain. This was the first time I had it, and in 6 or 8 months I'll do it again. Just know it is a bigger syringe, a bigger dose, and a much bigger needle. In the end, I believe it to be a good cushion for my knees, and will be longer lasting." | 8 | October 2, 2010 | 75 | 141 |
229,607 | Lurasidone | schizophrenia | "Just started it today. Doctor wants to stop the Haldol and taper off the Zyprexa. I also take something for ADD which helps the intrusive thoughts which then allows me to finally concentrate. No nausea as others have stated and just a mild sleepiness. See doctor in 2 weeks." | 8 | April 27, 2015 | 22 | 49 |
52,754 | Carbidopa / levodopa | restless legs syndrome | "I am going on my 5th pregnancy with boy number 5. Around 9 weeks my legs were flopping around like a half-dead fish out of water that is what my legs looked like about every 30-40 seconds all day and night unless I was walking constantly. I begged my doctor to give me something, anything. She refused. I tried every natural remedy I could think of. She finally gave me sinomet at 25/100 mg dose half a pill and it worked wonders but I noticed after a few weeks of taking it wore off faster and then my legs became worse so my doctor has to keep increasing my dosage. I am 30 weeks now and at 2 pills a day. I take in half and quarter increments throughout the day to avoid the onset of the RLS. if taken properly it works great." | 9 | July 7, 2017 | 0 | 144 |
69,392 | Buprenorphine | pain | "So I have been on the BuTrans patch 10microgram/hour for the last 5 months I took anti sickness tablets so I had no sick feeling or any side effects at all. It has been a godsend this patch I'm in no pain I noticed in 4 days...I'm from Ireland I fell and fractured my back in 5 places I was in severe pain with my back and spasms which left me sleeping in a chair for 3 months. Since I came on the patch I'm back in my bed so this patch is the best ever in my opinion anyways hope this helps some one I'm a 25 year old girl from Ireland " | 10 | September 9, 2016 | 54 | 114 |
77,006 | Lorcaserin | obesity | "I have been on Belviq since Monday. Starting weight was 222lbs just weighed in at 214lbs lost 8 lbs with only 1 pill a day, exercise 2 times a week. So excited to start next week at 2 pills a day. This really works." | 10 | March 8, 2015 | 91 | 44 |
60,092 | NuvaRing | birth control | "I was on NuvaRing for about 6 months. I stopped because I started gaining so much weight and it felt uncomfortable sometimes. I went from 150lbs to 167lbs in a matter of months. Other then that the Nuvaring worked well for me! Did not get pregnant, kept my periods lighter and sometimes shorter. I did notice hair loss and I did start getting leg cramps during my time on this medication. Good for teens!" | 7 | September 27, 2013 | 6 | 74 |
128,204 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I have been on phentermine time release for 2 months. I have lost 14 pds with moderate exercise. I have not had any side effects. I go to the Dr once a month for a checkup. This is the only thing that has worked for me. I have tried losing weight in the past and even with diet and exercise nothing worked. I know I can't take this forever but I wish I could." | 10 | March 19, 2016 | 16 | 74 |
31,069 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "This is ridiculous! I wish I read all of the bad publicity for Monistat prior to using. I hate this. Each night I apply the cream and each night I am met with excruciating pain. Tonight I even had trouble inserting the applicator.
Do not use! I bought monistat 7 and after three days, I quit. I will not be using the 4 subsequent days. I can't take this anymore." | 1 | January 17, 2017 | 0 | 70 |
106,550 | Implanon | birth control | "I've had two implanon's in four years. with the first one I gained around 20kgs, obviously not from the implanon itself but more likely as a result of a massive hormone change. I had the first one for almost three years before I decided to have it removed as it caused such a profound hormone imbalance I ended up with a harmless but embarrassing discharge for the last nine months.
The second implanon I had implanted in early 2015, it started off fine- one menstrual cycle every 2-3 months, but now I am lightly bleeding for two weeks of every month with terrible hormonal acne and cramps.
This device has been a wonderful thing for me most of the time so I allow it a bit of leeway in terms of unwanted effects." | 6 | January 25, 2016 | 0 | 133 |
129,005 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I would not recommend for anyone. What the doctors fail to mention is the constant pain and discomfort. They will also make excuses when asked to have it removed telling you to wait.
After 5 years of pain, no sex life as the cramping is not worth it. finally i was granted my wish to have it removed. Unfortunately it was surgically as it had went into my uterine wall. The doctors fail to mention this product can ruin lives as im not sure if i can have children. Threads were still visible and had regular checks too.
3 days it has been gone and my headaces, cramps, pain down my leg gone with it.
Yes it stops pregnancy but at the cost of it being potentally permanent and also the lack of sex drive.
My advice please avoid." | 6 | November 21, 2015 | 8 | 139 |
231,228 | Hydromet | cough | "I have a severe cold and have been having terrible coughing fits where I end up gagging and vomiting. My doctor prescribed Hydromet, and I didn't even plan on taking it because I usually find that cough medicine does nothing to help me when I have a cold. However, once I did take it, I noticed an amazing improvement. I went from coughing and not sleeping all night, to sleeping soundly through the night. It didn't completely take the cough away, but I can tell a huge difference. I've had my cold for a week, and I'm still taking it at night to get relief so I can sleep. I have had no side effects, except maybe more vivid dreams. They aren't nightmares, but I do seem to dream a lot more while I'm taking it." | 9 | June 23, 2010 | 23 | 136 |
131,951 | Effexor XR | bipolar disorde | "I love this medication for the positive affects as far as helping my depression and such. I have been on it for over 10 years. I thought about getting off of it a few years ago and had horrible withdrawal symptoms. It is almost like electricity running through your head and face. If I miss two doses I am flat on my back sick. I can't keep my eyes open because of the visual disturbances. Its like all of my senses are heightened and when I move my head it almost feels like everything kind of moves with a short shift. Needless to say. I didn't get off of it. It is really strange. The withdrawal symptoms lasted more than a week and didn't improve until I started taking it again." | 7 | February 13, 2010 | 45 | 131 |
12,877 | Vardenafil | erectile dysfunction | "Had 2 pills of 20 mg (max dose recommended is just 20mg) after the food but now it's been 2 days I can't even walk because my back is paining and legs are killing me feel like veins are clogged.
Can't even sit can't even stand.
I'm so irritated guys. I'm taking panadol.
Just need to know how long stays in your body......" | 1 | June 24, 2017 | 10 | 63 |
82,209 | Liraglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "Am overweight with type 2 diabetes. Saxenda got my numbers down great, but I am so sick I can't take it anymore. Throwing up, diarrhea, pain..it is awful. Lost 10 pounds in 3 weeks." | 5 | March 29, 2016 | 1 | 34 |
176,309 | Lorazepam | anxiety | "I recently started getting anxiety. It started very slow and began to get worse. I went to hospital very anxious one day. They did all test and as I already knew found nothing. I asked for something to calm me down. They gave me 1.0mg Ativan IV. The minute the nurse pulled the needle out I was ready to go home as if nothing happen. Slept like a baby that night .I was good for like 4 days until I started to feel anxious again. I just started Zoloft today which takes some 1 or 2 weeks to work and Ativan for in case I get another attack before Zoloft kicks in. For me Ativan has been great." | 10 | February 15, 2016 | 43 | 118 |
229,584 | Lurasidone | bipolar disorde | "I have struggled with the depression part of Bi-Polar well, forever. I am 34 finally, I can tell that this medication is not only helping with the bi-polar part but I actually feel GOOD! This medicine is a God send for me. I cannot testify to weight gain or side effects just yet because I have only been taking the medication for about 4 months, HOWEVER, I can say that when I take it at night, I have the most horrific nightmares every night. I am going to try taking in the morning, but I hear it may be a sedative. I do have a history of sleep paralysis but this is a guarantee nightmare for me. A sleep aid like Clonazepam sometimes helps... but it is a gamble.
I also take 250mg Lamictal a day and 50mg Pristiq a day." | 8 | December 8, 2014 | 41 | 141 |
108,583 | Yuvafem | atrophic vaginitis | "I was a regular user of Vagifem and was very pleased with the results. It made sex comfortable again. I saw there was a generic available and tried it to try to save some money. This product is terrible. Everything about it is ten notches below Vagifem. You can't separate the foil packages. The applicator is sharp on the end. One of my doses was empty... and I pay $15 each. The pill does not dissolve inside you. When showering the next day I find the tablet just sitting up there undissolved. My vaginal dryness is back to where it was before beginning Vagifem. I am a 62 yr old woman with active sex life, my insurance will no longer pay for brand. I wish they would have more time before releasing. I hate everything about it." | 1 | March 7, 2017 | 45 | 137 |
9,326 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I thought that lo lo would be a good choice of birth-control for me but I regret taking it.
I had really bad migraines, nausea, leg cramps! stomach pains, painful acne and even though my boobs got bigger, they were sore for 2 weeks almost 3! Last issue I had with this BC was sex drive.. I think that some people would consider this a good thing but not for me - it increased my sex drive and for me I don't need it right now so it was not a bonus lol. Period cramping also got worse for me " | 3 | February 3, 2017 | 4 | 101 |
28,022 | Lexapro | anxiety | "Lexapro (or the Escitalopram version in my country) was almost immediately successful in treating my anxiety and extreme rage issues. I've been using it for 8 months, but experience one major side-effect: constant tiredness or lethargy. I've tried taking it at other times during the day, but no change. I sleep really well at night, have vivid dreams, am more creative and able to solve problems - if I can stay awake during the day. Get really drowsy two hours after taking this and can easily nap for a couple of hours in the afternoon. I'm no longer a bitch, but also no longer awake. So will have to choose between being mentally sharp or being anxious and angry all the time." | 7 | March 10, 2016 | 33 | 122 |
148,726 | Mirena | birth control | "I first started birth control around 2004, age 22. I tried the Pill, and all it did was make me spot and have periods that lasted for weeks- so I stopped using it. Then I tried the NuvaRing- that worked for about 3 months then the spotting started again. I then had no birth control until August of 2010. I wasn't sexually active- so didn't worry about it. I had been told when I first tried to get the IUD in 2004 that you can't have one unless you've had at least one child, so I gave up. It was either between Mirena or Paragard-since I have heavy menstrual cycles and cramps and PMS, I chose the Mirena. I had the first one in August of 2010 and my second one in September of 2015. I have had no bad experience with it- my periods are light" | 9 | August 21, 2016 | 10 | 147 |
42,479 | Concerta | adhd | "I was initially diagnosed with ADHD-combined hyperactive and implulsive when I was 16. Up until that point, I struggled with my attention issues and excessive energy and it became increasingly difficult to cope with the symptoms as I got older. My doctor prescribed me Concerta 54 Mg once a day. I immediately noticed significant improvements. I was able to think more clearly and communicate coherently. At the same time I noticed that I had a better ability to control my attention and remain focused over a more prolonged period of time. My grades improved and my relationship with friends and family became much better.
I'm now 26 and still taking the medication. The therapeutic effects are still evident." | 10 | July 18, 2015 | 57 | 118 |
186,950 | Deltasone | allergic reactions | "We generally use the prednisone (Deltasone is the brand name) for our chronic lung disease patients. It seems to be effective for opening the air ways, but it is not for immediate rescue. We generally use it to keep the airway open after we give something like albuterol initially. Some things to keep in mind, your blood sugar may be checked because cortisones (which is what this is) can cause hyperglycemia. Also, cortisones can cause water retention and weight gain. Generally, over a long period of time, I have seen it also affect skin tissue, but it is better to be able to breath." | 9 | March 8, 2011 | 41 | 104 |
146,587 | Tamsulosin | benign prostatic hyperplasia | "First dose gave me increased flow and great relief from that obnoxious 'never quite empty' feeling and frequency, urgency and dribbling that I had lived with for the past 5 years or so. I just hope I can keep taking it, as I am experiencing side effects, including feeling very lightheaded - similar to like being over the legal limit on alcohol! I have also had muscle weakness and a very lethargic feeling. Had some nausea, but I am not sure if that was from the medicine or from my diverticulitis. Interesting that the description says it is intended to relax the muscles bladder neck and prostate. I also gained about an inch when flaccid, and "the boys" seem to be hanging lower, too. Time will tell if I can keep taking this." | 7 | May 24, 2014 | 29 | 133 |
192,723 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | menstrual disorders | "Yaz has been the greatest medicine ever. A few years ago before I went on the pill, I would get terribly sick. I went through crazy tests, MRIs, then finally my mom recommended to go to the gynecologist. She put me on Yaz and ever since then my periods are so light and only one day, I have no acne whatsoever, no mood swings, barely any cramps and I no longer get extremely sick. I love Yaz and will never take anything else." | 10 | January 27, 2011 | 7 | 83 |
39,661 | Contrave | obesity | "Hello I am on week 4 of Contrave and I have lost 22 lbs. I did experience some negative side effects mostly headaches and fogginess. I feel much better now the side effect have seemed to subside. My dr put me on a 1000 calorie diet and it has been rough but the Contrave helps by no means does it eliminate your appetite completely. I don't think I would have been able to stick to such a ridged diet if not for the medication. Also I walk 45min daily and do occasionally go over my calorie limit but just by a few hundred. All in all I would recommend this medication as long as you stick to a calorie reducing diet and some exercise. The pill doesn't make you lose weight it just really helps you stick to a healthy eating plan." | 8 | February 26, 2016 | 22 | 142 |
51,737 | Aczone | acne | "I'm in my early 20's and have been dealing with acne since secondary school. Nothing has worked for me, both oral and creams or gels. About a week and a half ago I went to a new dermatologist. He prescribed Aczone. Deciding why not I gave it a go. It's now a full week in and I'm noticing an improvement. I realized that I still have larger bumps but my smaller bumps are basically diminished. I look toward to continuing the use of this product." | 9 | May 1, 2013 | 16 | 85 |
72,974 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | polycystic ovary syndrome | "I have had no bad side affects with this pill. I take it in conjunction with spirolactone and metformin for PCOS. The combination has helped in regulating my periods and reducing hair growth on my chin are. If I miss a few days and have to double up on pills my body definitely can feel the overload of hormones. My periods are very light and for about 2-3 days which my doctor said happens with this pill. My sex drive is definitely heighten with this birth control! To avoid a delay in starting a new pack with mailing/ordering delays. I asked my doctor to receive more packs at once. It's avoided issues with break through bleeding and original PCOS symptoms from getting out of control!" | 10 | May 11, 2015 | 5 | 125 |
166,152 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "After experiencing horrid headaches during the placebo week of the pill, I opted for Mirena. I had been on the pill for 5 years. The insertion was painful, however, after a minute or two I felt no pain. There was light spotting for the first 2 weeks, but no spotting since (now 1.5 years in). I have had no periods since having Mirena inserted. I rarely think about the IUD. Every few months I'll get a brief cramp and remember "oh yeah no more cramps, periods, or birth control pills!" I did experience pretty bad hormonal acne along my jaw line, but this is because I was on the pill and went off it. If you rely on the pill for acne treatment be prepared to head back to the doctor for a topical treatment." | 10 | January 9, 2017 | 11 | 135 |
193,031 | Dextroamphetamine | adhd | "Got this for ADD and my chronic fatigue.
It changed me. Grades in school went from 60s-80s, I could actually focus long enough to plan my life and pay attention. Only problem I had was the tolerance, although my dosage was raised and now I can take it regularly without feeling it, it made it really hard to sleep if I took it to late, and if the dosage is too high, or you are just starting, you get a really unpleasant buzz. Even though that buzz makes you super motivated and lets you get stuff done, it makes it really hard to relax and makes you more prone to panic attacks." | 9 | June 5, 2013 | 52 | 112 |
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