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48,146 | Nubain | pain | "I felt like this drug worked better than vicodin, demerol and percocet. I received Nubain in the ER after a gall bladder attack. Immediate relief and no side effects from the worst pain I've ever experienced." | 10 | April 10, 2008 | 28 | 36 |
129,216 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had the Skyla inserted Friday and removed it the following Monday. I had no cramps or pain afterwards but I had chills, diarrhea, dizziness, I was unbearably nauseous and my anxiety was off the charts. It was one of the worst weekends of my life.
I really wanted it to work for me but it didn't." | 1 | October 5, 2015 | 1 | 57 |
219,002 | Depakote | epilepsy | "I have been on Depakote for a very long time. I have not had any seizures in over 12 years now. I am also a border line manic-depressed. I am using it for that too plus Keppra they are both helping me in my two areas. I have not had any feeling of trying to kill myself or hurt myself in any way. Like I said before I had not had any seizures in over 20 years now. I do have to say this about Depakote that it does make you gain weight. I went from 250 to over 320. My doctor switched me over to levetiracetam 500mg (generic form of Keppra), and Lamotrigine 100 mg. Since I have been on these two medications for about 4 years now I have lost about 55 pounds in almost 2 years." | 9 | August 29, 2009 | 21 | 139 |
141,934 | Escitalopram | depression | "I started on 10mg of Lexapro and thought I'd struck gold with how much it improved my quality of life - I was only surviving before on Zoloft, but with Lexapro I felt alive for the first time in decades. Unfortunately, after a couple of years I found the effects started to wear off, so I went up to 20mg. Same thing happened again - felt fantastic , but after a couple of years the effects started wearing off again. I tried Cymbalta - no good for me, then tried Pristiq 50mg, then 100mg then 150mg. No good for me either. I've gone back to Lexapro again - have worked my way up to 20mg in the last 2 weeks, and am feeling so much better for it. If the effects wear off again I'll go up to 30mg Lexapro. It's the best one I've found for me so far." | 8 | November 24, 2009 | 56 | 150 |
201,624 | Alprazolam | anxiety | "During the recession of the early 90's I took this drug for a period of about 2 months to combat anxiety. The doctor first tried prozac but that didn't work for me at all. As soon as I started taking Xanax I began to feel better. I was able to put worrying thoughts into perspective. I highly recommend it." | 10 | December 28, 2008 | 69 | 59 |
6,697 | Paxil CR | anxiety | "It will do nothing negative. Give it a try to enjoy life. Life is short. Don't take the burden of social anxiety and panic attacks for your whole life. If you still feel terrible when taking Paxil use inderal as well and you will see an improvement in life. My score for Paxil CR is 9/10 in just days. PS if you ignore this illness it will give you IBS, high BP, anxiety, messes with career goals, gives heart problems, sleep problems, low energy, you need short naps, always low confidence and so on. I avoided medicines from age18 to 28 years and now finally I took the step for paxil. Stay blessed ...." | 10 | May 15, 2017 | 13 | 114 |
42,387 | Atenolol | high blood pressure | "I am a 48 yr male and have been taking as directed 50mg day for 6 months, blood pressure now 125/80 and stable. I drink approximately 1 liter of whiskey every two days and notice no other side effects other than I cannot maintain an erection for as long as before taking this. I should mention that I've been drinking this amount of rye since I was 20yrs old and that this is the only medicine I take. " | 8 | November 14, 2009 | 70 | 79 |
57,886 | Acetaminophen / hydrocodone | back pain | "I take 8 10/325 Norco and two time released Opana ER 20 a day and the Norco helped for years alone, I have bowel problems joint and back problems. I just want to have a normal day to get up and care for my family. I don't drink or abuse medicines but I'm thankful for what relief I get from my medicines." | 5 | November 12, 2011 | 27 | 62 |
230,720 | Permethrin | scabies | "I went to an Urgent Care facility in CA, because of this abnormal rash I had on my arms, chest, back, & back of neck including scalp.It was scabies, I was told to use the permethrin cream (2 applications 7 days apart) apply from neck to soles of feet each time. I followed all the proper precautions & although quite a bit of it has cleared up my left arm & back of my neck are still itching/burning and red and raw looking (not as much as before). I've also been using the bed bug spray on my mattress back at home & I wash my sheets every night w/ hot water & high heat dry cycle for hour & 30 mins. My scalp still itches & my neck let's out a watery liquid after a night of scratching. Using Zyrtec for allergic reaction no improvement. No insurance." | 3 | September 11, 2015 | 6 | 148 |
15,851 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "Took it for about nine months and everything went smoothly. My heavy, horribly painful periods suddenly became lighter, shorter, less frequent and less painful. I even lost about 30 pounds while on the medication (I'd been trying to lose weight for years prior). However, I stopped taking it for about a month (had surgery and had to cease all medications), and when I got back on it, it was like a completely different drug. My period went back to being heavy and my cramps even worse than before, but this time it came with intense mood swings. I'm talking screaming/crying one minute, laughing the next. My advice: this is a good medication as long as you continue to take it and don't stop. The hormones will mess you up." | 7 | August 20, 2016 | 9 | 129 |
206,914 | Duac | acne | "Ive been using duac cream for 2 years now and honestly it's the best thing I've ever had. I didn't really have acne just dark patches on my face, and it has cleared them up so well better than other facial products. Only annoying thing is my face gets very dry, and went I put makeup on my face cracks, but I just over moisturise. Definatly recommend duac cream though, gave me so much more confidence" | 8 | June 5, 2015 | 13 | 76 |
167,935 | Keflex | bladder infection | "I usually never have side effects from antibiotics, but I had moderate dizziness and nausea. The nausea is not bad enough to send me to bed all day, but it does interfere with my daily schedule and leaves me extremely worn out and fatigued. It is frustrating. I have to take it four times a day for ten days." | 3 | February 17, 2009 | 150 | 59 |
53,754 | Saxagliptin | diabetes, type 2 | "Onglyza has worked great for me with a A1c of 6.5 and fasting blood glucose level of usually around 105-115. However. Since losing my insurance have not been able to afford and my blood glucose is now higher with a fasting of 125-140. Good news, the manufacturer has a financial assistance program and I have just received free 90 day Onglyza! Praise The Lord!" | 9 | May 6, 2013 | 45 | 64 |
119,170 | Zoloft | depression | "My postpartum depression, emotional outbursts, and anxiety was intense and Zoloft brought me immediate relief. In time, I felt that this medication provided me with a steady platform for me to function in life with. I can still cry, but my constant sadness is gone. I still feel emotion, but my uncontrollable outbursts ended. I can't seem to loose weight, but who knows if it is related to the Zoloft. I don't think I'll take Zoloft forever, but it sure has made a TREMENDOUS difference!" | 10 | March 20, 2008 | 221 | 85 |
54,218 | Naloxegol | constipation, drug induced | "OMG!!!! This is horrible!!! The cramps n bloating are the worst I've ever had!!! I suffer from multiple pain issues, fibromyalgia, severe neck and back pain with shooting pins and needles with burning down my legs. Due to a failed back surgery. I'll take that pain over the pain I have from Movantik. I have been back and fourth from the bathroom and sat on the pot till both of my legs are numb. Nothing's moving but I'm having such bad cramps I can't move." | 1 | November 3, 2016 | 33 | 85 |
76,388 | Liraglutide | obesity | "I started Saxenda end of June of 2017. My doctor started me at 0.6mg and every week I went up until I finally reached 3.0mg. I still have episodes of extreme tiredness and lethargy, not to mention the nausea. But, it is not consistent, and therefore bearable. I have lost 25 pounds thus far with no exercise; I have plateaued now, but my doctor ensured me if I introduce exercise I will lost more.
The weird thing for me is that I have NO appetite or desire to eat animal protein - most days I have to force myself." | 7 | September 21, 2017 | 18 | 99 |
208,492 | Clomid | ovulation induction | "Hi, well I was on clomid for 5 month, I just find out I am pregnant ... It worked for me , we are just waiting for our app next Wednesday , two years ago I had a miscarriage " | 9 | December 11, 2015 | 25 | 40 |
98,051 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got the implant in November of 2014. The first few months were fine, period was lighter and not as often, but now almost a year later I have gained a bunch of weight, I have started to have horrible breakouts on my face, neck, and back, my cramps are horrible and i have probably had two weeks off of bleeding since the start of July (it's now September) I'm going to talk to my doctor but my man and I are over this implant. I want it gone and don't think I would recommend it." | 3 | September 4, 2015 | 5 | 96 |
225,668 | Bupropion | smoking cessation | "I've been smoke free for one and a half months and I largely credit Zyban for this. I am 40 years old, 15 a day smoker for 25 years. I have tried to stop smoking a few times over the past decade, but I end up very agitated and depressed, so resorted to cigarettes again, previously I have tried patches, lozenges as well as Champix which worked for the duration I was on it, but gave me terrible nausea. This time has been quite easy, I credit Zyban for this. The first few days of taking Zyban were pretty tough mentally the first week; I felt spaced out, trippy, and also suffered a bit of insomnia, slightly blurred vision when reading, and teeth grinding. However, these all dissipated, the only effect I have now is minor dry mouth." | 10 | January 18, 2013 | 119 | 138 |
214,120 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I'm dying here ! I couldn't sleep after using product . Itching kept me up all night. The next day I am irritated, there's redness, burning , itching . And I'm crying right now . I can't walk , I tired ice . Also I have the AZO pills along with cream . About to try some yogurt . Wish I would've went to the doctor to get the pill ." | 1 | May 10, 2016 | 5 | 71 |
73,281 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I have been on this birth control for about 3 months. At first, I broke out everywhere horribly and was extremely moody and emotional. I haven't noticed any weight gain, and I do like it a lot better now. I used to have a pretty clear face except around my period I would break out, and the birth control hasn't made it any worse or better in three months. I have never taken any other type of birth control, so I don't have much to compare it to but it works well enough for me!" | 8 | June 24, 2014 | 0 | 95 |
212,287 | Lamotrigine | bipolar disorde | "My first day on it so far and it's making me feel like I have the flu / very sleepy. But other than that, it really took away the mood swings and other issues associated with bipolar disorder (I'm Bipolar-I). The pros definitely outweigh the cons. For the first time in a year I can finally sit down and read something, I don't feel paranoid and I genuinely feel normal." | 8 | September 15, 2011 | 4 | 70 |
115,898 | Divalproex sodium | epilepsy | "I was on this med in Europe before it was available here. (35 years ago) I was in the clinical trials in the US starting with Depakene and then moving to Depakote and Depakote ER. At this point I can't really point out the side effects since I've been using it for so long. Being tired is probably one of them. Also blurry eyesight occasionally.
It started out as an anti-convulsant and then was used for other things." | 9 | December 29, 2009 | 3 | 78 |
10,653 | Spironolactone | acne | "I've been on this medicine off and on for almost a year now. After I am on it for a few weeks, my joints start to hurt really bad. I think it is because of the diuretic nature of the drug. It doesn't stop the black heads. It also makes me get up in the night to pee. My Dermatologist says he has never heard of the joint pain being a problem and refused to believe its the spironolactone causing it. But after starting and stopping the medicine three times, I am sure it's the cause." | 7 | August 23, 2010 | 34 | 96 |
190,385 | Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo | birth control | "I have just finished my first month of Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo. Before starting this pill my Dr. put me on Lo Loestrin Fe. I had the WORST time with that pill. I bleed the entire month, heavy for the most part. I was extremely moody and tired all the time and to top it off I got the yeast infection from hell. I couldn't stay on it anymore. When I found out about Ortho TriCyclen Lo I read a lot of reviews and was scared to death to start taking this. There were TONS of negative things said about this pill. I honestly have to say that this pill is great. It feels like your not taking anything. I just started my period, and its light. I do have some cramps, but its nothing extreme. I would suggest this pill to anyone. The only bad thing about it is that it is expensive." | 9 | December 5, 2011 | 10 | 154 |
14,514 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "Amazing drug! My husband has an addictive personality and has spent the better part of 40 years abusing drugs. We heard about this treatment and both of us were skeptical that a simple pill could end the days of chasing street drugs and spending several hundred dollars each month for them. It has been just that - he has been on this now for 4 months and what a difference it has made in both of our lives. He has mental clarity, more energy - it's been a win-win for us." | 10 | July 26, 2009 | 22 | 91 |
119,032 | Zoloft | anxiety and stress | "Zoloft worked wonders for me. I feel like a new and improved person. My social anxiety is almost totally gone and I feel much happier, able to enjoy life to the fullest.
Luckily, I have limited side effects: only vivid dreams (which is the most bothersome side effect) and occasional upset stomach, but nothing too bad. Of course all antidepressants have very different effects on everyone but it worked for me. I don't mean to sound like a commercial but I have really noticed a change and I feel much less anxious and depressed." | 7 | February 14, 2010 | 25 | 94 |
115,832 | Divalproex sodium | bipolar disorde | "I have been on Depakote ER for 4 months. My dosage is 1500mg a day. I went untreated for many years (18yrs) because I didn't have health care and failure to accept something was wrong even though I was a lot off the wall. After 3 weeks of Depakote my moods were pretty even and stable. I also felt a little numb, I missed my highs, but it was better than being psychotic one minute and crying in another. But at the 4 month mark my hair has started falling out in clumps, that was my only side effect. So I'm now transitioning to lithium. Fingers crossed." | 9 | December 13, 2014 | 24 | 107 |
93,225 | Vortioxetine | depression | "Hi, I'm taking this drug for 7 days now. Just started with the drops. 1 mg more each day. I'm now on 7 mg. Since 2 days it's keeping me awake all night... I don't have problems with my drive anymore (my mainproblem, besides bad concentration) but in case the sleep is not getting better I'll have problems with that for sure. Does anyone know if the sleep is still getting better after worsened through medication? If sleep is not getting better I have to tapper it off or take less than 5mg (insomnia started at 5, 4 mg was still ok)" | 5 | October 11, 2015 | 20 | 102 |
30,158 | Klonopin | panic disorde | "I was diagnosed with bipolar at 12. Been on probably every medicine out there. At 20 got pregnant with my baby girl, after having her at 21 had crazy panic attacks and anxiety never in my life have I had that. I started on 2mg of Xanax 3x a day felt so doped. Went to Klonopins and they have even stopped my bipolar meds CRAZY! IT WORKS WONDERS, BEEN ON FOR ALMOST 3 YEARS. " | 10 | June 24, 2013 | 61 | 75 |
76,538 | Ketoprofen | back pain | "I have back pain as I hurt it while doing exercise. Dr. recommended this Oruvail 200 mg. It really helped my pain and inflammation has gone in 3 days. And I am almost back to normal." | 10 | June 5, 2013 | 10 | 36 |
219,898 | Amitriptyline | insomnia | "Well after trying a few medications to help with my insomnia this one worked. About 15 min after taking it i got bad dry mouth. And this continues every time I take it. But it works. It works very well. The only bad thing is I wake up shaky and I have this awful rash on my face that goes from the middle of my forehead down the mid cheek area on both sides of my face. I have never had acne so I am assuming it is a side effect. I will find out tomorrow when i go see my doctor about it..I hope it is not though since this medication works." | 9 | December 5, 2016 | 16 | 113 |
21,077 | Paliperidone | bipolar disorde | "I have been taking Invega for 3 yrs. I just increased from 6 to 9 mg. I take it in the morning as part of a bipolar drug medicine therapy. I still take Prozac and lithium as well. I didn't have any side effects starting Invega. My moods are 99% controlled. I'm still bipolar and have very infrequent mood swings but they are not as long or as severe. I did gain 20 lbs. My quality of life has greatly improved." | 10 | November 23, 2016 | 6 | 81 |
106,160 | Soriatane | psoriasis | "Soriatane certainly helps with the psoriasis, but I'm not sure the side effects are worth it. I've got 2 infected ingrown toenails because the skin on my toes are so soft it laps over and causes the toenails to be ingrown and then infected. I've lost a lot of hair. My fingernails peel and break. I have this plastic like coating in my mouth that nothing gets rid of. There's got to be a better way!" | 6 | January 8, 2010 | 72 | 76 |
213,263 | Nuvigil | hypersomnia | "I've been fighting with sleep issues for 9 years now, and was just diagnosed with Idiopathic Hypersomnia this Wednesday. I've been taking 250mg/day of Nuvigil since Friday morning. The medication worked great during the day on Friday. I used to sleep somewhere between 12 - 18 hours per day, and would fall asleep any time. I was relaxed up until then. However, I couldn't sleep Friday night at all. Took it again Saturday morning after no sleep, and it dragged me through the day. Still couldn't force myself to sleep Saturday night. Finally slept 3 hours last night after experiencing hallucinations. Hoping I'll acclimate well after a few weeks, as Friday I felt better during the day than ever before. Want that feeling back again." | 8 | July 1, 2013 | 18 | 125 |
226,319 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I am on my second rod of implanon. My current implant has been in for approx two years. My periods came every 4-5 months for a couple days. But over the past 6 months I have lost 70 pounds changing my diet. Unfortunately this has caused an imbalance and now I have had my period heavily for a whole month." | 10 | September 6, 2015 | 5 | 60 |
135,071 | Brisdelle | hot flashes | "I took it for 3 months straight. During the 1st month, my hot flashes reduced, by month 3, it seemed like it wasn't helping with the hot flashes much, but I noticed a positive side effect. My overall outlook on life was so much better. Little things that once got on my nerves, slid off my back like a ducks. I asked for something different (grass is greener syndrome) because I wanted more.More hot flash reduction, less anxiety. When I stopped I realized I'd made a terrible mistake. Is been 2 weeks and I'm ready to kill somebody.Moody? Yes? Irritable? Yes. Sweating profusely? Yes .I'm getting back on it today! !!!!" | 9 | July 19, 2015 | 55 | 111 |
119,099 | Zoloft | depression | "Helped with my mood really well.
But I had severe tremor which I had to endure for a month before it could be stopped. The tremor did not ease at all, it even made my feet shake when they were off the floor and my jaw. If you can put up with tremor it definitely helps with lifting your mood!" | 6 | September 28, 2009 | 13 | 60 |
157,123 | Differin | acne | "I started using differin 0.1% in November 2016, fast forward to January 2017 and I couldn't be happier! I'm 26 and have been battling with acne since I was around 13. I have tried all sorts of products and regimes and sometimes had success but it never lasted long. I had tried differin before but never stuck it out long enough to see its full benefits, this time I did and my skin is thanking me for it. I've kept my skin care regiment very simple. I use a very gentle cleanser in the morning then a benzyl peroxide 5% gel then a moisturiser on top. In the evening I use the same cleanser then the differin cream, I always allow it to soak in for at least an hour then follow up with my moisturiser. This cream takes time to work but be patient." | 9 | January 10, 2017 | 25 | 145 |
101,372 | Aubra | birth control | "I am 18 years old and I have been taking Aubra for a little over 2 months. So far it has been working effectively since I have not gotten pregnant. The only problem I have with this birth control is it has made my acne worse! Everywhere else on my face is clear except for both sides of my cheeks they are such bad breakouts. I've noticed them to appear once I was on the pill for a while. I guess half a bottle of foundation to cover up my acne is better than having an unplanned pregnancy so I guess I will have to live with the complications it comes with." | 7 | November 2, 2015 | 4 | 112 |
76,835 | Lorcaserin | weight loss | "I have been on Belviq for 6 months and have loss 50 lbs. I have a heart condition and can not exert my heart rate, so exercise is out. I'm counting carbs and drinking 1 protein shake a day(30 gms protein). I am off several meds now and feel soooooo much better. I am 72 years old and went from 226 to 176 and I feel like I have a new lease on life. I have had NO side effects My goal is to lose total of 75 lbs. My shortness of breath is much, much better and love watching the lbs disappear. This Belviq saved my life.Thank you Belviq." | 10 | January 13, 2016 | 71 | 110 |
70,440 | Avanafil | erectile dysfunction | "Excellent Med. A tip for all you guys suffering hip and back pain after use of some ED meds, cause is likely not the meds. Now in my 50's I'm slowing down a little, while in my 20's I could stay on the ride for hours until I decided when it would end. After some back and cervical injuries slowed me down the staying on the ride power with remains as long as I take the right ED med. As we get older though so do our bones, muscle and everything else. Now days, we pop a med, pop an erection and suddenly when in the saddle giving it all we have as if we were still twenty something. Damn right your backs and hips are gonna ache :) Not the meds ;)" | 10 | August 3, 2017 | 6 | 133 |
203,066 | Gildess Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "This cleared my acne and prevented pregnancy, but it had way more negative effects than positive. My first period lasted for about three weeks with the worst cramps I have ever had in my life, I had constant headaches, absolutely NO sex drive, always felt exhausted, and I was irritated at little things. I'm glad I'm not on this anymore." | 2 | June 8, 2015 | 3 | 60 |
61,284 | Xyzal | allergic rhinitis | "I have been very sick with allergies. I have had breathing treatments and the like. Tried all the standard antihistamines and they did nothing. I have only been on Xyzal about a week and I am breathing again and feel like I am going to live. This has been great. And the sleep is not bad either." | 10 | April 24, 2009 | 19 | 57 |
176,830 | Triazolam | insomnia | "Halcion has been very effective for me. The only problem I have noticed is if I eat late the medicine is not effective. I take Halcion with trazodone and never had
to increase dosage on either medicine. I have been using this combination for 5 or 6 years. My insomnia was a result of menopause." | 9 | August 21, 2014 | 44 | 55 |
142,773 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I'm 20 years old, I've had Skyla for a year now. When I first got Skyla inserted by my gynecologist it was very painful. The pain feels like long major cramps while on your period but slightly worse. I did not take any medication before my appointment because my gynecologist said it wouldn't be that bad. I highly recommend taking some kind of pain medication before you get Skyla or any IUD. My cramps were so painful right after the insertion I had hot and cold flashes. My doctor noticed right away my oxygen levels were low and then I was given an oxygen mask. After my appointment I had painful cramps for three days and spotting for three months. After three months of spotting my period became normal. Periods get lighter every month." | 7 | July 12, 2017 | 0 | 134 |
231,907 | Trazodone | insomnia | "I take this to help me sleep. I was started at 50mg 1x day at bedtime with no effect. The dose was increased to 100mg 1x day at bedtime with some effect. The dose was again to my current dose of 150mg 1x day at bedtime and now it works great! I wake up ready to go after 7ish hours of sleep. Works better if taken with a light snack." | 8 | October 25, 2011 | 18 | 70 |
125,619 | Flagyl | bacterial infection | "I have now taken Flagyl twice, no side effects other than the awful taste. made me dread taking the pills every 12 hours. did not cure BV either time I used it, and I took it exactly every 12 hours." | 6 | March 19, 2016 | 8 | 40 |
143,487 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Honestly, this was the worst birth control I have ever taken or even heard about. I had it in for 10 months and of those 10 I bled for 8 months. 7 months of those 8 were straight bleeding. I would spot for a day a month and then after that it would go right back into a full period. I also experienced fatigue, low sex drive, and depression. Make sure you consider the side effects!!!" | 3 | January 31, 2017 | 5 | 76 |
8,326 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "I suffer with sleep duration insomnia. Mostly I fall asleep naturally for two hours then perhaps drop off naturally once more for an hour; after that I wake and cannot fall asleep without zolpidem.
The insomnia seems to be caused by general anxiety and a mind that will not stop holding internal conversations even when I am exhausted. I take 1/4 x10mg zolpidem which at best gives three hours sleep; I repeat this at least once over the night. It's been like this for some years with no side effects, tolerance, addiction or rebound insomnia noticeable. Overall this is the best sedative for me as it leaves no drowsiness the next day. My wish would be for a longer sedative action." | 8 | October 18, 2014 | 15 | 121 |
224,826 | Bupropion | depression | "Day 1 of taking Wellbutrin XL, I was the most positive I've been in a long time. I had a very vivid colorful dream that first night, the first time I've ever dreamt in color (that I can remember). The dreams subsided after day one, but the medication continued to make me feel better. I'm about 2 months in, and it's been absolutely amazing in treating my depression. My motivation has drastically skyrocketed, and I feel more positive and optimistic about life." | 9 | January 12, 2017 | 113 | 82 |
113,965 | Tegretol | epilepsy | "I have been diagnosed with absence seizures for 6 years now, and have been taking Depakote ER. I have been seizure-free for 4 years, but have had severe migraines on and off, usually more during times of intense stress. My doctor prescribed me Tegretol to take as needed for them about a year ago, and it has always been 100% effective. The only side effect is that it makes me very drowsy." | 9 | April 9, 2009 | 16 | 72 |
215,960 | Copper | birth control | "I got the copper IUD inserted a week ago and so far I'm loving it. The insertion was not as bad as the reviews said it would be, it was mild discomfort and I did have my period immediately after as informed it would be. It was cheap and it lasts for 5-10 years. Only had minor cramping and all in all very satisfied" | 10 | March 1, 2016 | 3 | 64 |
90,961 | Norco | back pain | "I have extensive long-term back damage I will suffer from for the rest of my life. I have been prescribed Norco now for over 2 years and takes my pain level from a 10 to a 7. My body has not yet become immune to the benefits Norco, it offers to relieve my pain even after 2 years. This medicine, combined with aqua therapy, and psychological therapy has made a HUGE improvement to my life." | 7 | August 10, 2012 | 26 | 75 |
145,534 | Qsymia | weight loss | "Started taking qysmia in October of 2014 I'm 5'1" weight was 218 45 years old
Took the 7.5 dose for 8 months
Changed my eating habit and exercised more my biggest thing was giving up soda but it needed to be gone as of May 2015 my weight was 135. I was very pleased but after a year I see the weight creeping back on.. I'm back on the pills as of August 2016 lets hope I can keep it off this time. oh and the only side effect I had was constipation" | 10 | August 17, 2016 | 44 | 93 |
66,671 | Seroquel | bipolar disorde | "My mom was prescribed Seroquel in 2010 for dementia ! I talked to my pharmacist. Tom, he showed me the FDA's warning; Seroquel had been given the highest warning "Black Boxed" Mom had Dementia, was 75 yrs old, and weighed 76lbs, she died in October, '11" | 2 | October 15, 2015 | 19 | 46 |
14,212 | Myrbetriq | urinary incontinence | "I have mixed incontinence. I saw results within a few days. It was awesome! A great relief! BUT my mouth was sooo dry. My sinus felt thick and not draining well. And worst of all, I had constant constipation. I used the drug for 5 weeks, hoping side effects would subside. They didn't. I decided to stop taking it, due the discomfort and concerns of the extreme dryness. Since its an extended release med, the effects lasted a few more weeks after I stopped! Too bad the side effects outweighed the benefit for me." | 7 | October 10, 2015 | 45 | 94 |
45,457 | Fluoxetine | depression | "I started on 20 mg of Prozac for GAD. The first two weeks have been hell - insomnia, nausea, vomiting, weight loss, and anxiety. The side effects seem to be subsiding. Now more balanced than before." | 8 | November 9, 2014 | 75 | 36 |
168,058 | Imipramine | depression | "I was prescribed imipramine for depression. It worked very well for years! BUT... it made me a diabetic with peripheral neuropathy. When I was originally given the medication I was told it would increase my appetite. It did - a LOT! It also raised my glucose levels to astronomical levels (400-500). My A1c was between 10 and 11. Over time, it damaged my nerves. I didn't realize this until my feet began to burn. After slowly decreasing imipramine by 5 mg per week until completely coming off it, my feet were unbearable. The pain was constant. I couldn't walk, or have anything on my feet. I would sleep with my blankets folded up and my feet hanging off the bed. I would soak my feet in ice water to alleviate the burning and pain." | 5 | June 26, 2016 | 10 | 134 |
155,223 | Metronidazole | bacterial vaginitis | "I was diagnosed with BV 2 days ago and had had this issue with my lower bits for over 3 weeks and thought it would possibly go away but had went to a doctor and got tested. 2nd day of taking the meds my symptoms went away and I love it. No more foul discharge and fishy smell. I am required to take 2 pills per a day for 7 days. Even though I see results and its day 3 I will take them all for the 7 days just to be sure." | 10 | February 26, 2016 | 12 | 93 |
103,900 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I developed terrible depression taking this medication. The first month and a half were fine, even energizing. I actually slept less and felt more alert the first few weeks.The first two nights I took the pill I only slept 4 hours, and woke up sweating and then couldn't sleep the rest of the night. This side effect went away, and then all was pretty normal for awhile. Then I felt myself slowly slipping into a funk. It started with a negative attitude towards things I used to enjoy, and progressed into terrible depression. I suspected the pill, and the day after the 3 months ended, I felt immediately better and happy again. It was like day and night. I went back to Nuvaring after this experience." | 2 | September 30, 2014 | 11 | 126 |
170,299 | Quetiapine | insomnia | "I've yet to find a sleep aid that works as well as quetiapine. I've begged my Dr for 5 years to help me sleep and we've tried many other prescriptions. Others had bad side effects or didn't work. Enter seroquel, and hallelujah. It not only works, but it has no bad side effects for me. I did have to go from 25 to 50 mg per day but I sleep like a baby. No grogginess in the morning, no weight gain, no bad things period. I've been taking it for 14 months. If I don't have it, there's no withdrawal, but I don't sleep as well. I think it also is a nice adjunct to the Zoloft I take for depression and anxiety (100 mg). Overall it's the drug I'm most thankful for." | 10 | July 21, 2016 | 68 | 133 |
41,851 | Clonidine | insomnia, stimulant-associated | "I was prescribed clonidine .1mg to help with blood pressure and insomnia. Unfortunately for me it hasn't helped with neither. It worked the first week with helping me fall asleep but I still woke up about 2 hrs later in same situation. As far as blood pressure every reading still remains dangerously high." | 3 | July 20, 2015 | 11 | 53 |
111,735 | Gianvi | acne | "I'm just about to finish my first pack, so I don't know how helpful my experience with the pill is at this point. So far, my acne has not changed :/ I have had breakouts of small bumps and some larger pimples around my chin and mouth area since high school (I'm 24 now) and I've just about exhausted every other acne medication option. I'm hoping in the next couple packs I will start to see a difference. In terms of my mood, alertness, activity, weight - no complaints, I feel great! I felt a little emotional and irritable the first couple of weeks when my body was adjusting, but nothing crazy. I still work full-time and work out 2-3 times a week with no unusual tiredness. I haven't noticed any weight gain either!" | 7 | June 6, 2017 | 1 | 134 |
138,810 | Phentermine | not listed / othe | "I have been taking this pill for 3 days now and my starting weight was 304.5lbs and I just weighed myself today and it has gone down to 300lbs. I'm super excited about this. I want to lose at least 100lbs. I don't eat very much, I have to remind myself to eat something. I walk at least once a day and do some other cardio. SO HAPPY." | 10 | June 20, 2010 | 2 | 68 |
228,779 | Alprostadil | erectile dysfunction | "Used Edex for the first time today. I'm 52. I have low testosterone (350), but no other chronic health issues. My erectile dysfunction is mostly psychological. Doctor gave me a few 20mcg samples. Decided to use a very small dose (about 0.25ml or about 5mcg) since it was my first use. Had a nice hard erection in about 3 minutes, and it lasted about 60 mins. Needle insertion was painless. Small bruise at the insertion site. No pain at all, until about 45 minutes into my erection when I started to have a dull pain in the shaft of my penis. I assume that was due to being erect for 60 mins for the first time in 20 years. Edex was easy to use, worked great for me. Try it !" | 9 | August 24, 2012 | 111 | 131 |
189,564 | Oxycodone | pain | "I have severe chronic neck pain due to permanent spinal cord nerve damage. I was given 20mgs twice a day and it didn't give me enough pain relief. The doctor has increased the dose to 20mgs three times a day and the side effects are too much to handle. My brain is foggy, I'm more anxious, dizzy, very lightheaded, I have a nagging headache that will not go away and I have an all around ill feeling. I like the idea of a pain medicine that is timed release and spreads out over time but, this mediciation is not right for me. I can't wait to get off of the oxycontin." | 4 | December 20, 2009 | 28 | 111 |
176,428 | Lorazepam | insomnia | "Have taken lorazepam now for a year only on and off when insomnia becomes unbearable. They are little life savers only take 0.5 mgs, took 1 mg once and had a bad day next day depressed and drowsy the whole day. Menopause is a challenging time with the awful insomnia. I have also taken night nurse and sometimes 3 mgs melatonin. It is hard to get doctor to prescribe the tablets but they are worth taking just to get one nights sleep." | 9 | October 1, 2014 | 83 | 82 |
193,452 | Cyclobenzaprine | muscle spasm | "I took this when I pulled a muscle in my back and could no longer pick up my infant daughter. I took it in the middle of the day and it helped with the pain. Initially didn't make me sleepy but the next morning it was near impossible to wake up. It was that terrible "hang-over" feeling. It was the worst I've ever felt. I could hardly make myself wake up to get dressed and use the restroom. I laid around until almost 4pm the next day just because of pure lack of energy. Luckily I was only prescribed it for a week or so otherwise I'm sure I would have quit taking it because of the drowsiness after effect." | 7 | February 4, 2012 | 64 | 120 |
14,409 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "Seems like all the other reviews on here are good but mine isn't. Suboxone didn't help much with the withdrawals or the back pain I have so I only went a month and now I'm back to my regular Vicodin/tramadol regimen. I wish Suboxone worked but for me they didn't." | 5 | October 16, 2010 | 0 | 50 |
33,552 | Microgestin Fe 1 / 20 | 7</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I was on Junel FE 1/20 and randomly got switched to this without any notice. Since it was a bit cheaper I decided to try it without complaints, but I have had a terrible time with this pill. I'm an emotional roller coaster and find myself mopey a lot of the time. I can't sleep, I have night time nausea, I'm on edge and get pissed very easily, and I can't stop eating junk food. My sex drive has dropped also and my acne has flared up and now I'm breaking out all over. I've also had headaches which is unusual for me, I never get headaches unless I slept wrong or am very very stressed. I'm going to get put back on Junel before it gets worse." | 3 | March 12, 2013 | 7 | 128 |
142,870 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have been on this medication for two years. It has been very affective in preventing pregnancy but the weight gain has been outrageous. I gained 30lbs since having it inserted. I'm vegan and go to the gym 3x a week, also I have a very physical job and still gained weight. Come my 3 year anniversary it will be removed and I will try something else." | 5 | September 19, 2017 | 7 | 67 |
84,066 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I've been on this birth control since I was 16. I am 20 now and starting to wonder about other forms of birth control. Its not a bad pill, but its not great either. It makes my period slightly lighter and I haven't had any pregnancy scares with it, but I really don't like the way it makes me feel. Terrible cravings, bloating, headaches, etc." | 7 | May 24, 2017 | 2 | 65 |
90,279 | Vicodin | pain | "I've taken Vicodin for 12 years for severe migraines and endometriosis and back and neck pain from a car accident. I take 3 per day and it allows me to hold a full time job, without it I don't function due to pain or stand straight even. Prior to that I was fired from jobs due to constant calling in due to pain from all my problems. I am not addicted at only 3 per day but if people are pain-free they will be happier, hold full time jobs, interact with spouse via saving their marriage, also interacting with their children via having better well rounded kids who have a loving outgoing parent or parents, many benefits to this pill. I claim it to be a MIRACLE pill. Doctors have tried me on everything known to man, this is only thing that works." | 10 | December 10, 2009 | 88 | 143 |
42,169 | Dexilant | gerd | "Worked well for GERD but could not continue to take it. After about a week .. I got diarrhea what would not stop. Even had a few accidents upon sneezing. Other PPI's did not do this ... and cost much less. No thank you." | 1 | January 24, 2016 | 20 | 44 |
174,066 | Valium | muscle spasm | "My muscle spasms in my spine were caused by injury. They have gotten worse with age. BUT, I had Doctors who listened. I cannot take "pain" pills or even NSAIDS. And because of the injury to my head, aspirin in large doses. Valium was prescribed by three Neurologists-but in low doses. The reviews I have read that are negative to Valium have the patients taking doses WAAAY to high. They are creating zombies. I take 6 Mg. a DAY--and it works and I have live with this spine pain--on a cane--for many years. They cannot "cure" it, but Valium has made it possible for me to stay out of a wheelchair. The Doctors who overprescribe are CREATING a problem for the patient. It is a very effective medication, cheap and very mild side effects." | 10 | November 25, 2014 | 132 | 134 |
49,299 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I took quasense for about 3 years and the first two years I loved it. I have tried at least 4 birth controls (oral contraceptive form) and this one was the first to finally work for me. However, within the past year I have had some awful things happening to me and my obgyn thinks it is due to the estrogen in the pill. I had a weight gain of 7 pounds within a week & a half. During this time I was exercising & barely eating to try and get back down to my normal weight. However I only continued to gain weight. I have had so much hair loss this year & now have 4 distinct bald spots. Crazy mood swings, I've had my period for 2 months straight now, & I'm extremely tired. Today I had the IUD "skyla" inserted so I hope everything improves soon :(" | 6 | March 31, 2016 | 3 | 150 |
70,219 | Lacrisert | eye redness | "My eyes are painful if I open them too quickly. Sometimes even when just blinking, they stick closed.
The Lacriserts are a God send. The only major drawback (well, minor in relation to the benefits) is that I have to remove the inserts within 10 hours or they become like a glue and actually add to the pain. But during the 10 hours it's like a miracle!" | 8 | February 15, 2014 | 11 | 67 |
83,624 | Levocetirizine | allergic rhinitis | "Incredible results. I have recently developed horrible fall allergies with the whole - sneezing, runny/stuff nose, watery/itchy eyes, cough, fatigue and everything else. I would need a new tissue every 5 minutes. I took one Xyzal at 5 PM on Tuesday and it cleared every single thing up. It didn't begin to fade until 12 AM on Wednesday. I absolutely love this little pill." | 10 | December 30, 2008 | 23 | 64 |
197,761 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "This medicine gave me more energy and improved my mood, but it made me quick tempered. It made it hard for me to function without having extreme emotional ups and down." | 2 | February 25, 2009 | 22 | 31 |
185,530 | Saxenda | obesity | "I started on this medication on March 6th. To date I have lose 7 lbs, but I have not gone over the 0.6 dose. I take the injection at night to minimize side effects. I am mostly more thirsty and some burping and fatigue but manageable. I will take the next level this week and see what it works re the side effects. I am keeping to 1350 calories a day when I can as it is unhealthy to eat under 1200. Mostly veg, protein and carbs. I am also doing 4 hours of exercise a week. This medication is not a wonder drug as I worry about continued use and the thyroid issue, it is certainly a jump start to make you more aware of what you are eating and the need for exercise. With all this combined I aim to lose another 55 lbs." | 9 | April 6, 2017 | 13 | 146 |
27,746 | Lexapro | generalized anxiety disorde | "I have noticed such a difference on this medication. I feel more calm about life in general. Social situations used to be extremely difficult for me and now I can be in a room full of people and not feel overwhelmed or anxious. Anyone who struggles with anxiety needs to give this a try. Social anxiety / GAD is a terrible thing to deal with but I feel betteR and now I wish I had this medication sooner." | 10 | July 22, 2017 | 43 | 78 |
89,615 | Celexa | anxiety and stress | "My doctor has tried me on other antidepressants and I felt no relief of my symptoms. I was given this medication almost a year ago and it's been the best year of my life. Obviously I'm not depressed but stressed with anxiety." | 10 | November 4, 2011 | 20 | 42 |
80,365 | Aleve | period pain | "This is my go to drug every month for cramps. Love love love. I've had severe cramps ever since and as soon as I started taking this everything will go away in less than 15 minutes." | 10 | November 19, 2015 | 19 | 36 |
193,472 | Symbicort | asthma, maintenance | "Symbicort did nothing for my adult-onset asthma. In fact, I get the sense that nothing is coming out of my turboinhaler. I am going to ask my doctor to switch me to something else. I am very doubtful about the turboinhaler delivery method. What was wrong with conventional inhalers? Nothing, I suspect. The turboinhaler is just a gimmick that should be recalled." | 1 | May 1, 2017 | 7 | 62 |
104,647 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | abnormal uterine bleeding | "The breakthrough bleeding started a few days after I started taking it. Each day it gets worse. It is now day 30, I think this will be my last pack. I'd rather have a heavy period for 3 days, and light bleeding for 5 more. At least I get at least a 10 day break before periods." | 1 | January 7, 2011 | 4 | 57 |
116,728 | Lamictal | epilepsy | "I started taking Limictal about 7yrs ago 2x's a day morning & night 150 mg & I love it Wth all the other anti Seizure meds also I hve to take other anti-seizure meds 3x's daily total by bedtime it's actually 4 x's a day. I can't say enough good things about Limictial wth it & the combination of the other anti- seizure meds I take daily it's a great mix for me.
Also read ur information as it is very dangerous to suddenly quit taking it & it's not good to run out either trust me I went 2 days 1x without it on the weekend & U better believe I couldn't wait until Monday morning came & I could go pick it up.
Don't make my mistake ur never supposed to miss a doss & I haven't since" | 9 | October 1, 2016 | 10 | 140 |
72,485 | Tramadol | pain | "I find this to be very very helpful for pain in my teeth. I am waiting on a lot of dental work and I was in severe pain from a filling that came out as well as other problems. I also suffer from panic attacks. This works excellent. I can eat normal till I get my teeth fixed but was amazed that it cleared up my panic attacks. I used to have bouts of depression but I seem much better now.
" | 9 | September 16, 2011 | 7 | 82 |
174,787 | Dulera | asthma | "I have had asthma since infancy. (I am now 81!) I have probably used all the common medications - i.e. albuterol, singulair, etc., etc. in my lifetime. Dulera allows me the luxury of one puff at night, and a good night's sleep. I am otherwise very healthy having long ago given up the things that are bad for health, like smoking, eating sweets, alcohol, and I have a wonderful life! So part of it is the medication, and part of it is up to me - my lifestyle." | 10 | April 10, 2016 | 11 | 88 |
34,884 | Minocycline | acne | "Solodyn worked so well for me. My dermatologist prescribed it, and now I don't get acne at all. The only bad thing is that when I run out, I almost immediately break out. Oh well. It's probably just 13 year old acne. It'll go away when I'm older." | 10 | November 3, 2010 | 8 | 48 |
55,162 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "I've only been taking it for 4 days...I've had no side effects except I'm always thirsty, but I see that as a positive because it forces me to drink water all day long.
I do get a little hungry at meal times, but I get full so fast - after eating a very small amount of food. I make a green smoothie for breakfast and I am totally fine until lunch. Yesterday I had a yogurt and some honeydew melon. I work out most days at 5pm, so I ate a snack of a cheese stick and a couple pieces of turkey before, and then after all I had was a couple more pieces of turkey...was not hungry. I usually snack a lot more, and eat much bigger meals!! I have not weighed myself yet, I'm waiting till Saturday (1 week). I am 5'2 and weighed 162 last Saturday." | 10 | March 1, 2016 | 28 | 149 |
165,247 | Phentermine / topiramate | obesity | "July 7 2013
Day 32-still no reliable scale, but as of today, have gone from size 14 to a size 10. Started regular Qsymia dose on Jun 20. Workout 2 days with weights, 2 days of cardio, 1200-1300 calories per day and lots of water, about 80 ounces daily. Side effects are dry mouth and some mild constipation.
Jun 14 2013
7 days into the starter dose with no side effects. It does curb the appetite and definitely helps with the cravings for sweets. I don't own a reliable scale but my clothes are considerably looser and my sister says I have definitely lost at least 5lbs. We'll see what the rest of the starter dose and the 7.5mg dose does along with working out with a personal trainer twice a week. I'll check back in 5 weeks." | 10 | July 7, 2013 | 48 | 138 |
38,709 | Liletta | birth control | "It's now been about 6 weeks since I got Liletta. I had heavy spotting until the middle of last week when it finally lightened up! Now I've had 3 days spot-free. I'm hoping this means my cycle has started to regulate. I'm still very nervous about using it without a condom, but so far it's been a decent experience! I'm still a little emotional and am really hoping that will subside." | 9 | October 5, 2016 | 3 | 71 |
119,545 | Testosterone | hypogonadism, male | "Been on Testim for 2.5 months. Huge improvement in mood, and physical stature. Started working out again. I feel great! Strong and sexy. Wife likes it too! My libido has increased and the reaction from other females is incredible. I lost 25 lbs prior to starting and am now seeing my abs again. The energy is awesome as I motivate a group for business part time. Love the smell. Application is a daily chore but worth it." | 10 | October 29, 2011 | 21 | 77 |
166,279 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "Okay ladies if you're reading this I'm guessing you had an accident of some sort while you were having sex or you made a mistake having unprotected sex like I did. Here'/ my experience. My boyfriend and I decided to have sex for the first time, and I thought he was wearing a condom but he told me he took it off before he did it. He did not tell me this until after we had sex. I also stupidly did this on my most fertile day (DOUBLE BAD IDEA) I panicked and made him go to Walmart after he was done at the gym to buy Plan B even though he claimed he pulled out in time. I took the pill 2 hours after the event. I had nausea, headaches, mood swings, and cramps. I got my period today after a week of taking the pill. The pill does work! Be patient!" | 10 | December 11, 2016 | 11 | 153 |
216,939 | Lifitegrast | dry eye disease | "I used xiidra for approximately 3 weeks prescribed for dry eye disease. The terrible taste it left in my throat was bearable but I must say that it has significantly increased tearing. It is so bad that I have returned to the eye doctor to obtain medication for itchy constant tearing eyes. Two days after beginning prescription Prednisolone AC 1% I am finally getting relief from the itching eyes. The tearing continues to effect my quality of life. I'm extremely disappointed that I was not informed of this possibility by my eye doctor. In this day and time we must all be our own advocate for any negative side effects because some physicians fail to inform their patients. Please beware of the side effects of Xiidra!!!!!!" | 1 | November 26, 2016 | 34 | 126 |
15,404 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "been on this pill for almost a month, however I started my period two weeks early but I'll chalk that up to always being irregular and my hormones trying to balance. Don't really have a complaint except night nausea. Literally as soon as the sun goes down I'm sick to my stomach like no other. Gunna just tough it out since my insurance doesn't want to cover anything else. Anyone have ideas about what to do to help with the nausea?" | 8 | March 1, 2017 | 2 | 81 |
103,539 | Synthroid | hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal | "My thyroid disease was caught by my determination to find the real cause to my sudden physical & mental change. Long story short I had thyroid cancer twice (2010 & 2012). April 2013 was thyroidectomy, radiation 3 months later. It's taken all my strength not to give up. I'm finally on 175mcg & my endocrinologist is brushing off my complaints of being depressed over nothing, tired, weak, cold, forgetful, wake up to aching feet. She said 2.1 is in range & Synthroid is the solution. It isn't enough! It or my dose isn't jiving with my body. I'm so tired of being tired. Some days it feels like I have cinder blocks tied to my feet." | 3 | November 20, 2013 | 200 | 116 |
215,783 | Copper | birth control | "I read a lot of reviews before getting paragard and they almost made me not get it because some sound so awful. But I have honestly had a great experience and so I wanted to share that. When I first got it in I was not on my period so the insertion process was painful. I had cramps and heavy bleeding for about 3 days after and then the cramps went away and the bleeding lightened. The bleeding was over with in about 5 days after insertion. I honestly didn't have any spotting between then and my first period post-insertion. My first period after the bleeding was heavier than before I had it, but nothing super excessive and the heavy bleeding was only for 2-3 days. My period ended in 6 days. Next period was the same. No spotting in between." | 10 | November 16, 2016 | 13 | 141 |
25,915 | Lamisil | onychomycosis, toenail | "Took the medication for 35 days, was onto my second script, when I got loss of taste, my mouth tasted like sour milk 24/7, when eating sweet food I couldn't taste the sweet, and anything sweet made the sour milk taste in my mouth worse. Also eating dairy gave the same effect. Eating salted food was tasteless. Great DIET PILL, as everything tastes so foul, including water. Went to the Doctor, says stop taking it, and the foul taste could last for several weeks, return if still no good in six weeks. My toe nail was starting to look better, but needed to complete the course. Will have to revert to natural method tea tree oil. Also got headaches with this medication, although that could be due to lack of water as drinking water tastes sour." | 2 | July 24, 2016 | 29 | 136 |
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