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124,162 | Skyla | birth control | "I had a pretty easy insertion- experienced a sharp pain for a few seconds and that was it. I took a Tramadol and was expecting the worst, but it was totally manageable. My first period with it inserted lasted ten days but most of it was light spotting. I had more cramping and breaking out than normal. Overall I love having the Skyla. Insurance covered the vast majority of the cost and it's reliable. My partner doesn't feel the strings. I anticipated more issues after reading reviews for this IUD, but it's working really well for me!" | 9 | May 4, 2016 | 5 | 97 |
205,133 | Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine | migraine | "The first time I took Excedrin Migraine I think I took too many because it didn't help my migraine! But the second time I took it I took one and it was gone...but then it came back again and I didn't take another one because it says to only take 2 in 24 hours and I wanted to wait. But I'm looking forward to buying a bottle & using it in the future. THANKS EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE!" | 10 | March 25, 2013 | 16 | 76 |
83,807 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I'm on day 2 of taking this pill. First day was terrible. I felt foggy, anxious, my palms were clammy and I was very dizzy. My head felt like a balloon. It passed after I went for a run. Second day was worse. I was violently nauseated, same headache. The smell of certain foods made me sick. I vomited. Today is day 3 and I am seriously contemplating calling my GYN to switch. I don't want to be difficult and give up so quickly but if I have to feel like this daily I will gladly switch. I can't even perform my job duties properly because I'm constantly going to the bathroom. This pill is horrible." | 2 | October 24, 2017 | 1 | 116 |
16,532 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "So I have been taking this pill for a month and a 1/2 and I'm glad that I will be switching back to Lo Loestrin Fe. This pill was fine for the first month but once it got into my system...oh boy. I'm nauseous all the time, which is only relieved by burping or breaking wind. (Gross! I get that it's a bodily function but 24/7?!) I had FIVE days of breakthrough bleeding. My doctor told me it's normal to not get a period after starting this pill. But when you're sexually active, it gives you pause when you don't get one (have not missed a pill). My boyfriend says that my moods have changed and that I'm lathargic when I'm with him. I also get that I'm stressed out with the holidays, but I really don't need my birth control adding to it!" | 1 | December 17, 2015 | 4 | 144 |
147,075 | Alprazolam | panic disorde | "Xanax works almost immediately when I'm having a panic attack. I have tried a lot of different "newer" antidepressants and they always have weird side effects. Then the doctor says to keep taking them for weeks to work. " | 10 | January 25, 2015 | 58 | 39 |
71,885 | Tramadol | pain | "I was precribed tramadol acetominophen for post operative pain and found it very effective, muting it to the point where i could forget about it. I noticed immediately that it also put me in a super good mood, just pleased about everything... Very nice, but I can see how easy it would be to become addicted to it and am backing off after only a few days." | 9 | May 31, 2016 | 16 | 67 |
64,799 | Sertraline | panic disorde | "I have taken 25mg for anxiety for 8 years. I went off when pregnant but anxiety returned upon delivery. I can not say enough how much this drug has helped me. I don't do the whole "I want to feel good on my own" thing anymore. I accept that I will always have anxiety but with Zoloft I live a normal life now. If I have a health scare and it comes on a bit I can still cope so much better now. I am so thankful for Zoloft." | 10 | August 2, 2015 | 57 | 89 |
116,187 | Amlodipine | raynaud's syndrome | "Been taking 10mg amlodipine for several years with no major side effects. Occasional ankle swelling and dizziness if I stand up too quickly but worth it for the improvement in my Raynauds." | 8 | April 23, 2012 | 40 | 32 |
3,589 | Folic acid | lic acid deficiency | "I have some genetic defects pertaining to folate and I read people have had some success with methyfolate so I thought it might help with some of my issues (Depression/anxiety/ADD-PI ). I tried it as a individual vitamin and it made my brain fog worse, and I developed a feeling of being somewhere between tired/fatigued and agitated. I tried lowering the dose but it didn't help. However, for some reason, I have no issues with it intertwined with other vitamins/minerals in a whole food multivitamin....it seems very strange to me, but whatever works." | 8 | May 4, 2017 | 4 | 93 |
85,797 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I LOVE Sprintec! This is my 5th month being on it now. At first, I was a bit moody and went back and forth from having a large to nearly no appetite. My breast were also more tender, but that has passed. My sex drive also had it's "mood swings" as well and that went away as well. The only thing that has continued is mild acne. I haven't gained any weight since on this (which was my main concern) but everyone will be different. My best friend is also on Sprintec and she gained 20 pounds so it really is a case by case thing. Also, I have had migraines my whole life and they are GONE. I have tried everything and this has truly saved my life! So if this is an issue, consider it!" | 9 | September 10, 2013 | 18 | 137 |
224,274 | Levothyroxine | underactive thyroid | "I had only recently started thyroid medication. Just 25mg of Levothyroxine.(My TSH was 5.43, I was told borderline) I took it for about 9 days.
Then I felt a bit out of breath, I had a sort of pressure on my chest, sweating, trembling, palpitations and diarrhoea.
I had a paramedic check me over and he suggested I go to A&E to be checked out. So an Ambulance was called.
Anyway I had bloods taken and ECG's etc done and fortunately all was ok. But they think it was the Levothyroxine that had caused this. I have now stopped taking it." | 1 | July 20, 2016 | 23 | 101 |
12,095 | Caffeine / ergotamine | migraine | "After Cafergot went off the market, my doctor switched me to Migergot. It has been the only medicine that works for me. It has given me my life back, so that I am able to function normally." | 10 | November 12, 2011 | 13 | 37 |
222,021 | Fluconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "Ladies, I read some comments on here I wanted to respond to. If you've been taking the diflucan pill more than once and you're still experiencing pain and discomfort you might actually have bacterial vaginosis The symptoms are very similar and sometimes yeast infection medicine can cause this. You will need a different prescription to clear this up. Just a thought to consider if your symptoms are not clearing up. Think about making a visit to the doctor to find out." | 8 | December 17, 2015 | 86 | 81 |
109,243 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got the implant August of 2015 right before college and I bled for at least 4 months straight on and off, but mostly on. It's now February 2017 and I have gained 30 pounds!!! Yes I will say that it is effective but I would only recommend it if you don't plan to have sex. For a while, right after I had sex I would get my period and it would be super heavy which was nothing I ever experienced. I will say because of reading other reviews that their may actually be some truth about the depression thing. But I plan to get it out next month so that I can go back to my old size. But other than that no period, I just get them randomly." | 6 | February 20, 2017 | 0 | 130 |
153,482 | Doxycycline | pneumonia | "I was told I had Atypical Pneumonia. After Azithromycin, it didn't completly clear up my lung. So the doctor prescribed broad spectrum - Doxycycline. This really upsets my stomach which I never experience with other antibiotics before. I had to take crackers before this medicine. Otherwise, I would throw up (did once when took with empty stomach). After 14 days, I didn't feel completely free of germ. 5 days after finished the last dose, I started with sore throat again." | 3 | January 15, 2014 | 18 | 80 |
156,148 | Cialis | erectile dysfunction | "47 yr old male with type 2 diabetes. Wasn't getting fully erect and would lose erection before ejaculating. Very stressful! Took a 20mg Cialis and was amazed at what it could do in about an hour. Rocked the wife's world once again. Only side effect was a very mild headache which lasted about 24 hours, nothing I can't tolerate for the benefits. If you are thinking about Cialis don't hesitate getting it, expensive yes but you won't regret it!" | 10 | February 11, 2013 | 71 | 79 |
86,552 | Invokana | diabetes, type 2 | "Been on invokana 300mg once a day, taken prior to breakfast, for 8 weeks, third box starts today, slight burning around head of penis week 1&2 wash more. Gone. Thirst all day ,most drink a lot upward of 6-8 bottles per day, peeing a lot 9 times a day. Good thing as you most flush kidneys , weight loss, wow. Lost 31 pounds in 8 weeks and yes that without exercise or change in diet , not sure if that's all good but wow A1c. 10.9- 8.0 down to 7.5-6.2 on average. Still tired lot around 2pm afternoon . Age 52" | 9 | July 18, 2015 | 75 | 101 |
67,516 | Lacosamide | seizures | "I had surgery in Jan 2013 to remove the right temporal lobe. My epilepsy changed altogether, I was just having daily partials but conscious when they happened. However after surgery things were really bad in terms of the quantity of seizures I was having. They were every 15 minutes!! Anyway I've now been on Vimpat for about 6 weeks and have noticed a huge improvement. I have gone from 40 partials to around 2-3 per day and so far no complex partials! However when I increased my last dose to 100mg twice a day, my heart was racing at 128 so had to reduce back to 50mg twice daily. I have noticed I am constantly itching and my memory is really bad. I'm not sure if this is because of the surgery or the Vimpat. I go back to work soon so really concerned." | 8 | April 19, 2013 | 50 | 144 |
219,224 | Ortho Cyclen | birth control | "My first pack was a nightmare. Horrible nausea, zero sex drive & I felt so bloated all the time. After my first pack, things went smoother. I've gained about 15 lbs in the 8 months I've been on it but that may not be the pill's fault. The worst part is how this pill has changed the way my secretions smell I tried everything to change this thinking it was my diet. I'm now off the pill and everything has gone right back to normal. I will probably stay off now for this reason." | 10 | September 19, 2015 | 11 | 94 |
128,275 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I've used this drug 2x's. First time I lost about 20 pounds, which was awesome but after prescription ended, I gained most of the weight back even after I swore I'd never do that. 2nd time I used, no real results, guess my body adjusted to the drug. Each time I took for approx 4 months. My suggestion, achieve weight loss the old fashioned way, workout and make smarter food choices. Track what you eat too. I know that choice isn't anyones favorite, but its natural and much better than artificial drugs. This drug causes insomnia, and crazy mood swings, and irrational thoughts and behaviors. Do yourself a favor, don't use this. While the promise of quick weight loss is so tempting, the long term effects outweigh the positives." | 2 | January 19, 2016 | 14 | 129 |
177,121 | Sporanox | onychomycosis, toenail | "Took sporanox for approximately seven months to cure complete infestation of toenail fungus (both feet/all toes). Sporanox had started to clear it all up when I ran out of the capsules. I was overseas and unable to get a refill. After stopping the medication for a period of time, the fungus returned to its previous state. Upon my return to the U.S. I did not pursue another Rx due to concerns over liver damage. But, if your liver is healthy and you can take it for an extended period of time, Sporanox seems to be a very effective cure. Much faster than topical meds I've used since then, although like I said soon after I stopped taking Sporanox the fungal infection returned to its previous state." | 10 | April 28, 2017 | 3 | 126 |
25,042 | Hylan g-f 20 | osteoarthritis | "Not sure why all of these negative experiences. 59 years old with osteoarthritis in both knees, bone on bone inside left. Arthroscopic surgery two years ago to clean left helped with swelling and some pain. Taking shots every six months in both knees for two years. Definitely works......... received my black belt in martial arts earlier this year and never would've accomplished that without the shots." | 9 | December 15, 2016 | 38 | 66 |
196,711 | Paroxetine | hot flashes | "Condition: Severe Hot Flashes
Rx: Paroxetine 10mg (aka Paxil) by Mylan
Two weeks (14 days) into first time taking paroxetine 10mg (aka Paxil), and working great for me! No more hot flashes. Started gradual use at one tablet every other day while weaning off Rx Estradiol 2mg. After two weeks, dosage is daily. Taken at bedtime.
The only negative side effect experienced with the first pill was waking up drowsy and lethargic lasting throughout the day. This was quickly remedied this by cutting pill in half; taking half at bedtime, and half next day at noon with food.
The 7.5mg Brisdelle brand is very costly and out of my budget. The Paroxetine 10mg is covered by insurance. Practical to cut in half, then other half in-half = @7.5mg." | 10 | November 11, 2017 | 0 | 128 |
20,574 | Nucynta | pain | "Nucynta was prescribed by my pain clinic a few months ago. Despite my complaints of severe anxiety, restlessness, elevated blood pressure , restless legs, my skin turning blue, inability to sleep, they continue prescribing it. I am losing my mind. I have spinal stenosis, DDD , RA and OA with cervical fusion surgery, two total hip replacements and one hip revision. My life is governed by pain. Since I started taking this horrible rx I am losing my mind. I am 69." | 1 | February 4, 2016 | 58 | 82 |
87,168 | Latuda | bipolar disorde | "I've been taking 10mg of Latuda for two days now. I take it in the morning with breakfast, so I haven't experienced nausea. However, I do have more difficulty getting up in the morning, but once I'm up, I seem to be more energetic than I have been in ages. Last night I was watching a comedy show on television and laughed so hard for so long it actually scared me. Like it was completely foreign to me to be express that level of happiness/giddiness. On the flip side, I've noticed that I've gained 4 pounds in two days, so that is totally freaking me out. I have always been a little overweight, so the idea of gaining more weight is untenable for me. I will be watching my weight over the next few days and see how it goes." | 8 | May 25, 2015 | 46 | 140 |
219,559 | Microgestin Fe 1.5 / 30 | birth control | "I originally started birth control around the age of 17-18. I had very heavy periods through high school and would miss a day of school every month due to the awful cramps/diarrhea I would get. I was put on a higher hormone pill that helped my periods lighten up but made me gain 10 pounds or so.. long story short I got switched onto Microgestin and was happy on it for 5-6 years. I didn't have any problems with acne, weight gain or heavy periods. I actually would only get a very light (just spotting pretty much) period once every 3 months or so which my doctor said was normal with this birth control. I had no issues with pregnancy on the pill either and my boy friend and I do not use protection since I'm on the pill. I recommend it!" | 8 | January 29, 2017 | 2 | 142 |
111,608 | Cipro | urinary tract infection | "Not a fan. Went to urgent care for a particularly painful UTI and was prescribed cipro and immediately took the first dose. The plus side is it started working almost immediately. 24 hours later and I'm about 90% better already. However after taking the second pill I developed some slight nausea and then several hours later noticed some muscle pain in my calves and behind my knees and it has now spread to my shoulders and wrists. After reading that cipro can cause serious and permanent damage I quit using it immediately and asked to be switched to a different antibiotic. Not worth it!" | 6 | August 13, 2016 | 42 | 104 |
24,212 | Tretinoin | acne | "I've been using the 0.025 dosage and my skin is the smoothest its ever been. My worst nightmare was coming to school with cakey makeup and pimples peaking through. It's been three months and my skin is 100% clear with light scars. This is the best thing I ever did for my skin!!" | 10 | April 7, 2015 | 48 | 53 |
89,320 | Celexa | depression | "I have suffered from depression my entire life it seems like. I've been on many, MANY anti-depressants. But this one works like a charm. The only bad thing about it is - if you go cold turkey for a few days because you run out, or forget to take it you can tell a definite difference. It makes you extremely sick. Never go cold turkey but I recommend this medication to any and everyone with depression who have tried many medications." | 10 | October 5, 2015 | 51 | 81 |
145,842 | Qsymia | weight loss | "Week two on the Qsymia. Lost 1.8 lbs this week. I am still feeling great. Tomorrow I move up to the next level. None of the side effects that I have read about." | 10 | August 15, 2013 | 52 | 33 |
194,543 | Atorvastatin | high cholesterol | "I was taking the combination drug Caduet, of which Lipitor was one of the two drugs. Steadily over a year my doctor increased the medication from 20mg to 40mg, and then about three months ago he increased it to 80mg. Within a month I was experienceing severe tiredness, and eventually sever muscle weakness, coupled with elevated CK readings. On doing some research on the drug I found that the symptoms I had were indeed a major drug reaction. Although Lipitor helped in the reduction of my cholesterol levels, the side effects were debilitating. Within a week of having the medication changed to a non-statin I was beginning to feel better. A month later I am close to being back to my old self. There are other better alternatives." | 1 | September 21, 2009 | 268 | 128 |
98,939 | Dificid | clostridial infection | "My mother in law had cdiff for 10 months. Flagyl and vancomycin were given repeatedly with cdiff returning after a day or two. I found difficid after doing some research on line. Took the doctors 2 months to agree to prescribe it. She took the difficid for 10 days and has been clear of cdiff for a month and has been able to resume her chemo treatments." | 10 | November 28, 2015 | 7 | 67 |
52,822 | Elmiron | interstitial cystitis | "I've had pelvic pain and problems for the past 4 years. Had TVT mesh surgery in 2010. Countless Dr. visits for what I felt like a really bad yeast infection. Dr. just kept putting me on different medications. After Following Interstitial Cystitis diet for 3 months Went to Urologist and was told I have Over Active Bladder not IC, added Oxybutnin. Finally found a pelvic specialist OBGYN/URO 3 months ago. Had 5 Rimso 50/ heparin instillation, 1 to go. Added Valium suppositories, Tramadol and urostym therapy. IC symptoms are better as long as I stick to the diet. I have been on the Elmiron for 3 days, with 176 days to go. Migranes for the first 2 days. I am exhausted all the time, my body aches. I'm really hoping this goes away. All I want to do is sleep." | 2 | August 2, 2014 | 22 | 140 |
133,787 | Bactrim DS | urinary tract infection | "Any antibiotic used will put you at risk for a yeast infection. It depletes the normal flora in the vaginal area. Bactrim DS is a great antibiotic to get rid of many forms of infection though. Weigh your pros and cons. You can always add yogurt to your diet which assists in helping to prevent yeast infections." | 10 | June 19, 2009 | 36 | 57 |
739 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "I have been on Depo for 11 years now. I had about a month of spotting when I got my 1st injection, but I have since stopped having periods altogether. It has NOT affected my sex drive. I have gained a little weight, but that could also just be the fact that my metabolism has slowed since I'm getting older. In the last year I have had a little bone loss and my doctor now wants me to switch to something else. She has suggested Implanon. Wish I could just stay on Depo. " | 9 | September 28, 2010 | 1 | 94 |
31,866 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "To those of you that have taken the medicine and it has made yo burn really bad and have ha to wipe it off... I have had that problem and I found my solution . The problem was I didn't have a yeast infection .... I had a UTI . If you have burning when you pee then that's what it probably is. There is nothing wrong with medicine. I've also had a yeast infection and have used this medicine. It is a great medicine though. With the UTI plus that medicine I was burning soooo bad and I had to get a warm wash cloth to get it off. It felt like it took the first layer of my skin off. I couldn't bare the pain of closing my legs." | 9 | September 24, 2015 | 5 | 131 |
231,699 | Trazodone | insomnia | "Insomnia has plagued me for years. I'm a night owl by nature, but my job as a health professional requires early hours and a high level of alertness. Started with Ambien, used both regular and controlled release. The early morning fog was horrendous...I narrowly avoided getting killed when I fell asleep at the wheel going into work. Next was Lunesta, which left a terrible metallic taste in my mouth, rendering most food virtually inedible. Great for dieting, but not what I was looking for. Trazodone has been an absolute god-send. 50mg, one hour before bed, no hangover, good to go for two years running. Words of caution: although not addicting, it does take a few days to readjust to "normal" sleep patterns. And don't miss the sleep window!" | 9 | February 17, 2015 | 24 | 128 |
80,391 | Aleve | pain | "I have Neurofibromatosis Type 1 and pain is an everyday thing, especially with scoliosis. Everyday I was taking Ibuprofen and that medicine had very little effect whatsoever. I switched to Aleve and as soon as I took those first two pills, I couldn't believe the results; my pain was gone an about an hour later." | 8 | December 16, 2013 | 13 | 55 |
193,484 | Symbicort | copd, maintenance | "7 years ago..had a P E ..immediately diagnosed with COPD first med was SYMBICORT and then added SPIRIVA.... Still on SYMBICORT, but now combined with TUDORZA Amazing results in a month... SYMBICORT thins the skin and I bruise very easily...that would be my only issue..." | 9 | August 14, 2016 | 18 | 45 |
85,713 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "First off I've been on Estarylla for 2 months now I'm 17 btw. Well what I first notice with me being on Estarylla my boobs have grown to B to C. I haven't really gaint any weight from what I have noticed, but the down part about it is, it lowers your sex-drive. But my sex-drive wasn't soo crazy in the first place because of the fear of being pregnant. Long as it works for me not getting pregnant I just gonna stay on it." | 8 | March 30, 2014 | 6 | 85 |
153,497 | Doxycycline | bacterial infection | "I was diagnosed with a bacterial sinus infection and was prescribed this antibiotic, due to being allergic to amoxicillin. The pills are 100 mg each I am to take twice daily. At this time many of my sinus symptoms have dissipated which is an excellent sign that i'm finally on the mend. I haven't had any side effects with this, and have taken as directed. Avoiding dairy products, not laying down 30 minutes after ingesting, and making sure to take it with food and a large glass of water." | 8 | November 12, 2013 | 125 | 89 |
181,436 | Prozac | obsessive compulsive disorde | "I am so happy that I finally received a diagnosis and treatment! Ever since I was about 19 years old (29 now) I have dealt with depression that came in waves. My anxiety and obsessive tendencies didn't begin until I was 22 and had the military. I always thought that the high stress situation just fed into my depression and caused anxiety and obsession. I finally decided to seek help and I was shocked to find out that I suffer from obsessive compulsive disorder which causes depression and anxiety. I started on Prozac and within the first 6 weeks I felt a rush of relief. I no longer obsessed over the smallest things. I feel so much happier and my friends and family notice the difference big time!" | 9 | January 22, 2015 | 128 | 128 |
174,394 | Tiotropium | copd, maintenance | "I have been on Spiriva for a few years. It has helped my COPD. I have noticed that I have suffered acid reflux more recently this past year. I have also complained to my eye Dr. that my eyeballs feel swollen and must blink constantly because of some fluid in my eyes causing blurred vision. The Dr. said he doesn't know why I am suffering with these symptoms. Last January 2016 he did discover Glaucoma in one eye. My next appt. is April 2017. I will see what he has to say regarding my taking Spiriva. I am waiting for my PCP to get back to me. I never realized you MUST keep your eyes closed when taking this Med. I pray it is NOT permanent damage to my eyes." | 7 | March 6, 2017 | 27 | 130 |
20,738 | Nucynta | pain | "I have a lot of back pain due to two injuries. Out of everything I've taken I really like this. There is only 2 complaints: first it's expensive and second I have trouble sleeping when I take it. It wakes me up so taking it at night is not a good idea for me." | 8 | December 22, 2010 | 18 | 54 |
137,971 | Ortho Evra | birth control | "In my personal experience this was horrible. Been on it for 3 days and just took it off tonight because I can't handle it anymore. I am puking all night (10-12 times) and can't hold anything down. I am having body aches and can't stop shaking. And also a massive headache that advil won't get rid off. It works for alot of people, I guess just not for me." | 1 | November 7, 2016 | 6 | 69 |
206,377 | Mesalamine | crohn's disease, maintenance | "I take 1000 mg 2x day along with Humira every two weeks. The combination works very well for me and I'm healthier than I've been in years. The only significant side-effect for me has been anxiety. I am told it is not a side effect but I've been off and on Pentasa over the years and the 3 years stretch where I was off completely, my anxiety went away entirely. It wasn't until I went back on Pentasa that I made the connection." | 8 | March 12, 2013 | 33 | 83 |
185,557 | Saxenda | weight loss | "I started a workout program in February 2016 and was doing well by losing 50 lbs over 8 months. Like most of us though I wanted more. I took Saxenda for 6 weeks starting November 1 2016 and lost 14 lbs in the first few weeks. Appetite was really suppressed and the last 2 weeks I was extremely tired. I spoke to my Dr about cycling on and off as I noticed the weight loss had stopped once I hit 14 lbs. I went off Saxenda for 3 weeks and began again at the beginning of January and am down an additional 15 lbs. I will continue for another week and then cycle off for 3 weeks again and start over. I find the appetite and energy side effect kicks in around 4 weeks so by cycling on and off I can avoid those effects and maximize the weightloss" | 9 | January 25, 2017 | 46 | 149 |
38,274 | Diamox Sequels | edema | "I was diagnosed with psuedotumor cerebrae, hypertension in the brain caused by high levels of fluid. I have been on Diamox for several months. It worked then I needed another spinal tab, they upped my dose to 3 caps a day. Manufacturer and pharmacist both said NO, so now I am back on 2 caps a day; and the fluid is back! I can't take it anymore!" | 6 | March 6, 2009 | 16 | 67 |
45,121 | Fluoxetine | anxiety and stress | "This medication is very useful and helpful in my opinion for depression but on the other hand it does not work nearly as well for anxiety. Would recommend for someone with depression but not for someone with anxiety." | 1 | August 24, 2016 | 49 | 38 |
88,345 | Adderall | adhd | "For me, Adderall is a dream and a nightmare all wrapped in one pill. When I wake up I need the adderall just to be productive in my day, it works like a charm and makes me more creative and motivated. But I find that I need more and more to keep going. Eventually when the day is over and its too late to take any more pills, I feel zoned out and unable to sleep. If adderral came with a powerful sleep medicine, it would be a perfect drug. Although I don't like the anti-social aspect that comes with it. You get so concentrated that you become socially awkward and don't want to talk with anybody. Also when I drink on adderall I can become crazy aggressive at times. But other than that I love adderall, I've done some of my best work on it." | 9 | February 17, 2015 | 47 | 146 |
115,041 | Diazepam | anxiety | "I have had anxiety all of my adult life, and at times I have been almost crippled through panic attacks and nervous tension. I have tried nearly every benzodiazepine available, and for myself diazepam is by far the most effective, safe and trusted. It is also a very good 'all-rounder' tranquillizer, useful for anxiety, panic, insomnia, muscle tension through worry, tension headaches and irritable bowel syndrome induced through anxiety. I have never become addicted despite years of use, I mostly take diazepam only when required, but several times when going through a particularly bad period of anxiety and depression I have taken it regularly for several weeks and I didn't experience withdrawal upon discontinuation." | 9 | June 29, 2015 | 94 | 114 |
115,750 | Divalproex sodium | bipolar disorde | "I take non generic Depakote ER 1750 mg?? Haldol 4 mg, and propranolol 20 mg. I have some hair loss, insomnia, and shakiness. I believe the medicine is finally working after 17 years of trying every bipolar medication with Depakote ER. I lose my patience and get angry at customer service representatives sometimes. I lose my patience and get mildly angry at my husband but it appears to be under control. The insomnia at times gets really bad and I wind up calling lifenet to cope. I will be trying melatonin 3mg to see if this helps. I want to try 1500 mg of Depakote ER to see if my insomnia improves also." | 7 | October 14, 2017 | 1 | 113 |
73,660 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I am 18 and I started taking Lo Loestrin Fe about 3 weeks ago. I have horrible acne (on my face, back, chest, and shoulders) since I have been taking this birth control my acne is little to none, thank God! I did get my period while on the pill and it was already lighter and shorter compared to my usual 6-7 day hell. I did have spotting the first 2 weeks then it stopped. The only thing that is a bummer is breast tenderness (especially in the morning) my breast are swollen, but I don't think they will get bigger than my already 34D. My Gyno gave me 2 packs and my insurance is not going to cover." | 8 | February 24, 2013 | 13 | 119 |
109,711 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got the Nexplanon put in 6/15 and at first, I loved it. No spotting or any bad side effects. Then after about a month, I started spotting constantly. This continued for the next year (on and off). I became extremely moody and fatigued to the point that it was difficult to get out of bed. Unlike many people who have gained weight from the Nexplanon, I lost 30lbs. I think this was because it made me stressed out which, could have caused me to lose weight. I thought about getting it out twice during the time I had it but, every time I went to make an appointment, I would start to feel normal again (sneaky little thing). I eventually decided to get it removed though. *Everyone is different with symptoms but, as far a pregnancy prevention A++" | 7 | August 5, 2016 | 1 | 139 |
230,988 | Milnacipran | ibromyalgia | "I am so grateful to have Savella on the market available for Fibromyalgia pain. I had been on Lyrica but stopped due to the weight gain. I am really feeling better and still on the lower dose. I would highly recommend anyone with Fibromyalgia pain give this drug a chance." | 8 | September 29, 2010 | 14 | 50 |
203,796 | Suvorexant | insomnia | "I have taken Belsomra for approximately 1.5 years. I have previously taken: ambien, seroquel, lunesta, remeron, all for insomnia. I now take Belsomra exclusively. This has been, by far, the best. I am able to fall asleep within 5 minutes after lying down (takes about 1 hour to take effect). There has been zero tolerance as it works just as well as when I first began taking it. It seems, from the reviews and from my doctors opinion, that this drug either works or doesn't. I would advise that if you are considering this drug to give it a chance and don't be swayed by the negative reviews as everyone is different. Also, there are some side effects for the first few days (daytime drowsiness mostly), so try to stick with it for a week." | 10 | November 29, 2016 | 33 | 135 |
177,964 | Duloxetine | anxiety | "I've been on Cymbalta for 2 days and it is great. My daily high anxiety is completely diminished. I can make decisions without anxiety. I am having trouble with sleepiness however, I know this will subside. I got back on antidepressants because I've had a tough time dealing with moms death in May and currently going through divorce." | 10 | August 21, 2012 | 57 | 58 |
112,961 | Bisacodyl | constipation | "It gave me excruciating cramps and I thought I was dying. I had to run to the bathroom constantly with explosive, watery stools. It gets the poop out but geez, do you pay for it." | 3 | February 21, 2017 | 9 | 35 |
226,804 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Been on it since February 2014, at first when I got it, I had my period for 3weeks none stop then my GP gave me some medication to stop the bleeding, since then my period never came back which is good. But I moved to a new country and I think of climate change, I had my period for two weeks but they eventually stopped. Down side is my sex drive is out of the window, I am not as 'wet' as I used to be, making sex uncomfortable. After sex I get some spotting each time. I haven't noticed any weight gain as I was already overweight when I got it. No acne or moods, but still crave my chocolate" | 8 | February 17, 2015 | 0 | 121 |
164,530 | Diclofenac | pain | "I fell and broke the Radial head of my elbow (have never broken anything before and I am 45 yrs old). The doctor put me on Vicodin and it did nothing for that pain, UNTIL he gave me Zipsor, I was much much better in about an hour! The only side effect was that I was a little sleepy." | 9 | July 21, 2013 | 27 | 59 |
117,898 | Simponi | ankylosing spondylitis | "I have had severe and debilitating whole back/shoulder/neck pain since I was 17 - I'm now 27 and have always been very active. I was given Vimovo, which did not help all that much; and although Ibuprofen did help more (though not entirely), it was more dangerous for long-term use.
I had a false positive for the TB skin test - if this happens to you, ask for the TB Quanteferon test - it was $90 out of pocket, but came back with a 100% negative test result and I was able to take my first injection within that week - it's sad because I had the false positive in Oct 2013 and had to wait until mid-Feb 2014 to start on Simponi.
Simponi itself is wonderful. Within hours, I felt no pain at all and had no side-effects. I can put on socks again!" | 10 | February 24, 2014 | 19 | 145 |
204,828 | Toradol | pain | "I received this injection last night at VA hospital in Philadelphia. I just couldn't deal with peripheral neuropathy pain anymore. I hate narcotic medicine. So this was a great alternative it took a lot of pain away, I still feel light tingles but nowhere near what is was feeling prior. I have MRI done to see where my nerve is trapped. I hope it's something I can resolve permanately, My girlfriend ask to describe pain, I told her basically it's a never ending root canal, and she immediately felt horrible for me. I urge people who have this don't delay treatment it jus gets unbearable, but this shot does work decently. However, it won't last more than couple days so make sure u get scripts for meds needed until u get MRI done." | 8 | July 18, 2016 | 10 | 133 |
157,500 | Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir | hiv infection | "I tested positive in 1993, I actually thought I had a year or two left too live. I went without meds almost twenty (20) years. I started Complera in 2013. I'm undetectable and my cd-4 is now close too 700 up from 420. I still smoke cigarettes and drink socially. I haven't had any side effects. I'm 58 years old and African American, even at this age my physical stamina is good (basketball and tennis). Complera is the only meds I've taken and up too now I'm pleased with the results.And by the way, l take my Complera in the mornings with breakfast. When it's time too go too sleep at night, I sleep like a baby..Good luck guys and best wishes....Peace!" | 9 | December 31, 2015 | 16 | 122 |
59,968 | NuvaRing | birth control | "Skeptical at first but I absolutely love it. On my third month and no side effects. Period starts like clock work 3 days after I take it out, and last about 3 days. I give it a 9 because I do dry out during intercourse, otherwise it's been great!" | 9 | March 19, 2015 | 15 | 49 |
197,043 | Paroxetine | depression | "Paxil saved my life!! After marriage breakup and 3 children, a newborn and loss of home I went from 60kg to 44kg in 3 months, I couldn't eat or function. Started paxil, 1 month later woke up and felt fantastic, like I could conquered the world, got a job, had baby in day care, sold my car which I used for a house deposit, went for loan, success!! The kids are happy, studied achieved Bachelors degree, ALL WITH THE HELP OF PAXIL!!, please give this wonder drug time to work, took me 1 month and changed my life. Still on Paxil 10 years later and doing well in life, what a miracle drug, where would I have ended up without Paxil..." | 9 | January 21, 2016 | 92 | 121 |
230,373 | Meloxicam | inflammatory conditions | "I have been on a monthly shot of Meloxicam for 3 years, and it is the only medication that almost erases my pain due to swollen joints caused by Lyme disease." | 10 | April 15, 2015 | 45 | 31 |
185,155 | Harvoni | hepatitis c | "I went off this at 14 days but was ready at day 5. I had heart palpitations high b/p 188/118 and emotional swings that were very frightening. I would jump from rage to deep dark depression. Light sensitive, total basket case. I was so revved up I felt like I was on a bad steroid. Really ready for a stroke or heart attack. My attention span was 0, short term memory 1. Awful stuff doc was not validating my sides, made up every excuse in the book that made me feel worse to keep me on med...Comments like maybe you are bi polar, really at 63 I think I would know. Idiots and that's a doc I used to really trust and respected. Would like to cure the virus I had over 40 yrs but at what expense? Torture. and now my liver hurts never did before." | 1 | March 21, 2016 | 32 | 147 |
129,182 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "My doctor told me that this was the smartest and safest option especially for teens (lower hormone dosage) she even has one herself. She did say the placement would be painful so she prescribed me one 5 mg pill of Valium to take an hour before and told me to take 800 mg of ibuprofen with the Valium. I got there feeling very relaxed and I also think it made the entire process a lot less awkward, usually I would have found both the position in front of the doctor very weird, let alone an assistant she needed to come in halfway through that said "nice to meet you" haha a great time to meet someone. The whole thing took about 10 minutes and really didn't hurt, I give credit to the meds, I got some cramps once they hit my cervix and some after." | 10 | October 17, 2015 | 5 | 145 |
48,324 | Amnesteem | acne | "My 16 year old son was beginning to seclude himself in several ways from his friends despite his popularity because of his acne. Within a month of using Amnesteen his acne was drastically better and his personality was back to normal. We experienced no side effects from this medication. " | 10 | October 10, 2008 | 40 | 50 |
23,758 | Hydrochlorothiazide / spironolactone | edema | "Mostly prescribed for high blood pressure, but I use it for pedal edema. It works great and it does have two diuretics in it which makes it better than just one diuretic." | 9 | September 25, 2008 | 29 | 32 |
149,281 | Mirena | birth control | "I have only had the Mirena a couple of days but I really wanted to comment on the pain of insertion. Although it is very very uncomfortable type of a feeling, it was NOT excruciating pain like some people had. I'm 26, have had no kids, and am overweight (if that helps). It is over with fairly quickly, no longer than a minute or two. I felt some intense cramping and a couple of pinches of pain, but it the pain spread into just a bad cramp. Just breathe and you'll be okay. I got this put in because I was sick of breakthrough bleeding on the pill. I wasn't on my normal period when I had it inserted, but I was bleeding a fair amount. This made insertion easier." | 9 | March 19, 2015 | 22 | 130 |
219,402 | Dexmethylphenidate | adhd | "I am loving all these comments about this medication, and I thought I was the only one in the world who had these same issues. My 1lb 13 oz daughter had to have a tracheotomy in for 4 yrs got it removed and immediately began acting out, led to ODD and ADHD, went through all the medicines, I am a Nurse by the way. I found this and I am sticking to it, it does have appetite suppression effect, and only last 6 hours peak time. After 3pm after school it wears off and let me tell you its on until I give her clonidine 0.1mg tab at night(helps to sleep). I don't know where to go from here. Luck and God bless you all." | 8 | February 19, 2013 | 45 | 125 |
25,418 | Symax Duotab | irritable bowel syndrome | "I recently took this drug for 5 days and had complete relief from my irritable bowel syndrome. However, that said, the side effects were horrible. I was the "Poster child" for adverse reactions ...arrhythmia, constipation, hallucinations. My brain felt like it was in slow motion while, my body was moving at a rapid pace.
I saw my Doctor who explained to me that this each individual is different. I gave it a 5 because it did help my bowels feel fantastic." | 5 | July 13, 2009 | 28 | 81 |
223,764 | Omalizumab | urticaria | "I developed CIU approximately 4 months ago, and have never gone a day without extensive hives except when on prednisone, and the first 3 weeks after my first Xolair shots. Since then, I have had two more rounds of Xolair, but the hives are not going away, and I'm terribly disappointed. Have not given up the other antihistamines prescribed by my allergist. Does anyone know how long Xolair takes before it starts knocking out the hives?" | 3 | September 3, 2015 | 17 | 76 |
187,082 | Advair HFA | asthma, maintenance | "This is my second experience using Advair inhaler. The first time I used it, it was like a miracle. My asthma disappeared. After using the inhaler for about 1 year, my asthma returned and worsened. I visited a naturopath and was advised to change my diet. I stopped gluten, citrus, soy and dairy foods. Once again, my asthma disappeared for about a year. When it returned to the point that my rescue inhaler was being used too frequently, the Dr. recommended that I return to advair. Once again, it worked. But, here I am three months later and my asthma is worsening. What is one to do?" | 8 | January 16, 2011 | 11 | 107 |
86,096 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "This was my first time using Suprep. My previous colonoscopy I used Miralax for the prep. I have to say drinking the Suprep was by far the WORST part of the whole procedure for me. Even worse than the toilet visits and way worse than the colonoscopy itself. The taste was a horrible combination of grape syrup, salt and a metallic under-taste. I didn't vomit but wow, sure thought I would. I chilled each of the two bottles of Suprep, mixed with cold water, drank through a straw (the straw didn't help) in the largest chugs I could possibly stand and then rinsed/gargled with water afterward. Absolutely revolting. But effective and thorough. I would just add, Suprep manufacturer, Please fix the horrendous taste of this stuff!" | 9 | August 26, 2015 | 13 | 126 |
32,054 | Wellbutrin XL | depression | "I've been battling moderate anxiety and depression for most of my adult life. I'm 24 now, and since my official diagnosis at age 20 I have tried 4 other medications (Celexa, Zoloft, Paxil, Buspar) and found that each one increased my anxiety, or made me a despondent zombie. 3 months ago my PCP put me on Wellbutrin.
Let me tell you, this medication saved my life. I went from spending days lying in bed, smoking weed, having daily panic attacks, to waking up with a desire to take on the day. In the few months since I've been on the medication I've lost 30 pounds. It suppresses the urge to binge eat and provides energy for the gym. My friends said I finally seem like me again. Highly recommended if you hate SSRI's like me!" | 9 | April 27, 2015 | 116 | 135 |
38,961 | Contrave | obesity | "Just about to start the full dose tomorrow. Other than the first day, I haven't really had any side effects. I'm now starting to notice a decrease in my appetite. I have lost 7.6lbs in 3 weeks. I guess that is good. After reading some comments though, I was hoping to have lost more. Will check back in, in about another 3 weeks." | 8 | December 10, 2017 | 1 | 63 |
84,742 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "Doc prescribed ortho-tri lo but my insurance paid for this alternative. After 2 weeks of taking this pill, I've had cramps and spotting every day and feel very bloated and irritable. I have a call into my doctor asking if I should see it through and hope things improve or just stop and get this out of my system. Frustrating." | 1 | June 14, 2016 | 4 | 60 |
205,180 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I've had the nexplanon since 2012, the first round was amazing, no period no side effects what so ever, my second round on the other hand has been pretty bad, I've had the second round about a year now and a couple months after I got a period and was getting it about twice a month, finally I went to my Gyno and he prescribed me progesterone pills a series of 14 and it stopped finally.. then started back up every other week again, I felt like I was going crazy my mood swings and anxiety were on another lever so finally I got blood work at the endocrinologist Bc I thought some thing was seriously wrong with me. Then I went on this website and saw a lot of similar stories about the nexplanon so I have an appointment in the am to get it removed!" | 4 | May 23, 2017 | 3 | 147 |
218,240 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | sinusitis | "After a couple of hours after taking an 875 mg tab, my stomach became rock hard. I had the most debilitating stomach cramps known to man. I've never vomited as much and as hard as I did that day. The diarrhea was like I was urinating out of my anus. After drinking a bottle of kiefer, I was good again" | 1 | December 27, 2015 | 31 | 60 |
140,497 | Escitalopram | depression | "I suffer with chronic social anxiety disorder and bouts of severe depression. I'm very sensitive to drugs and after trying many SSRI's I couldn't tolerate the side effects beyond the first week or two. A doctor recommended Escitalopram at 20mg. The drug has been amazing at reducing my anxiety and completely removing depression. Side effects in the first few weeks were rather unpleasant. I came up with a way of eliminating them by increasing the dosage gradually 2.5mg every week eventually stopping at 15mg. This gradual approach allows your brain chemistry to adjust more naturally I'd recommend it. Before I started my depression was so bad I was suicidal and had no interest in anything. Escitalopram gave me my life back almost immediately." | 10 | November 9, 2016 | 24 | 123 |
105,433 | Carbamazepine | epilepsy | "Epitol is an okay drug but like any drug it has its problems like no sex drive, aggressive behavior and mood swing but if I don't have another seizure it is worth it and so far so good." | 8 | June 6, 2009 | 9 | 38 |
156,239 | Ropinirole | restless legs syndrome | "Don’t take this for RLS. It causes augmentation. Symptoms get better in the beginning, then eventually you need more Requip to make RLS go away. Eventually, the meds stop working altogether and RLS is out of control, worse than before you stated meds. You try to come off the meds and RLS gets even worse.
This is very common and occurs in 70-80% of everyone on Requip.
Your doctor will likely not understand and/or think you’re crazy.
Find another doctor.
The solution is to get off the dopamine drugs like Requip. Get on a different class of meds, like Gabapentin, Horizant, or Lyrica.
Checkout RLS.org for help." | 1 | October 17, 2017 | 9 | 107 |
203,022 | Gildess Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "The first month of taking this pill my period was nine days long. It's normally 5 so the extra days we're very frustrating for me. Since starting this bc, I've gone up a cup size. So that's a plus however my boobs and nipples hurt constantly. Some days are better than others but it is very painful. I feel like crying over tv shows, which has never happened before." | 6 | November 6, 2015 | 2 | 69 |
164,588 | Diclofenac | pain | "I have plantar fascitis and strained a ligament below the ankle. I was in severe pain and could hardly walk. I'm a Police Officer and need mobility. My foot doctor put me on Zipsor three to four times daily. After the second day on Zipsor I really have felt no pain and no side effects. This medicine is a life saver. It also has me feeling better by giving me more energy." | 10 | August 15, 2010 | 40 | 72 |
21,327 | Rivastigmine | alzheimer's disease | "My mother has been on the patch with no side effects at all. She only been taking it for a few weeks but I can tell a huge change in her confusion and she's not as aggressive. The only problem is how expensive it is." | 10 | January 24, 2015 | 16 | 45 |
116,509 | Adalimumab | psoriasis | "My Dad has been suffering with Psoriasis for way too long. It's emotionally draining for him until we tried Humira. His skin improved within the first week of the injection. The complicated thing was waiting for his health insurance to approve and pay for it. Going through all the tests to make sure he's free of any infection before treatment can be started took awhile also. Overall, we are very happy with the results. We just hope that the price can be cheaper for people without health insurance." | 10 | February 28, 2009 | 49 | 88 |
100,208 | Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I took Ortho cept for about 1 year and it was amazing. I had no cramps, my periods were regulate, my skin was clear. I never had a problem with it. I had to stop taking it because my insurance no longer covered it and I had to switch to a generic brand and ever since it has been a nighmare with birth control. My breast size also increased about a cup, which for me it was awesome!" | 10 | November 17, 2015 | 1 | 78 |
198,263 | Exenatide | diabetes, type 2 | "Started Bydureon 3 days ago. I was sure I would be sick when started it as I was instantly sick on Byetta in the past. I was not nauseated at all on Bydureon. Bydureon was a painless shot, and I have had no side effects so far. I was on Victoza (2 years) and Trulicity (1 year). Victoza gave me major headaches when I first started it and eventually caused me to gain weight in the end. Trulicity made me blood sugar go all over for the first month and gave some pretty serious random nausea. In the end, it too felt like it was becoming less effective. I am hoping Buydureon is a good medication for me. Will report more later." | 5 | July 1, 2017 | 3 | 122 |
106,499 | Implanon | birth control | "I've had mine since March 2016. The worst part was the itchiness it itched so terribly when I first got it i would scratch at night and now have a scar. I do like it though I haven't noticed any major mood swings and I've actually lost weight not gained however there is spotting every once in a while but so much better then periods" | 8 | August 13, 2016 | 2 | 65 |
123,157 | Apri | birth control | "I have been on Apri for almost nine months and it works great for me. I was 135 pounds when I started taking it and I am now down to only 117 pounds. Also my period used to be heavy and I ended up getting it twice a month but once I started apri I now only have it for five days tops and it is absolutely fine. I used to break out really bad and my face would get really red but thanks to apri I only get a pimple every now and then and my face is no longer red. Apri works great for me I love it." | 9 | May 1, 2016 | 12 | 110 |
48,088 | Cariprazine | bipolar disorde | "I was only on 1.5 mg Vraylar for 3 days. I had severe side effects which lasted 5 days after my doc pulled me off of this poison. The psychic and physical pain was absolute torture. The suicidal ideation I'd been experiencing prior to Vraylar ramped up big time. Every cell in my body was in screaming. My doc took me off it after 3 days. What he neglected to mention is that Vraylar stays in your system for 2 weeks. The This is my 9th day off of Vraylar and I'm finally beginning to feel better. Have had night sweats the last 3 days so my body is detoxing the Vraylar. I've been in treatment for refractory bipolar 1 mixed episodes MDD for 27 years, and Vraylar was far and away the worst experience I've had on a med, and I've been on them all." | 1 | September 5, 2016 | 23 | 146 |
165,722 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "I am a 47 year old married, mother of 2. My husband and I had unprotected sex recently - 2 weeks ago on a Friday night. I was nervous since I was in my ovulating zone. I went to pharmacy the next day (Saturday)to buy Plan B but they were out. Tried another - also out. We live in a small town so the only other choice was another one You must buy it behind the pharmacy counter at there and it was closed. So Sunday went back to there and took it by noon. On Monday felt kind of nauseous and the next few days had head ache, back ache, and just generally did not feel great, then had some spotting for 2 days. Finally got my period the Saturday afterwards which was one week early. Relief! Stay safe, Ladies!" | 10 | April 8, 2017 | 2 | 141 |
107,613 | Implanon | birth control | "Ladies,
I must say I am so relieved to read some of these reviews. I have never had a problem with weight in my life and within 3 WEEKS of the insert of the Implanon, I gained 20 POUNDS. For the past 5 months, I have attempted to lose the weight, but its fairly close to impossible. I've been on the Implanon for 6 months and I have a removal appointment tomorrow. While I did not experience spotting or lower back pains, I did suffer with headaches very often. " | 3 | March 16, 2010 | 3 | 90 |
150,167 | Mucinex D | cough and nasal congestion | "I was getting really sick but had to travel for work. My lungs hurt so badly I thought I was going to land myself in the ER. I got off a flight and grabbed some Mucinex at the airport and got to my hotel. I was having such a hard time breathing and was coughing so badly I hadn't slept in nights. I took the mucinex and slept all night long and woke up and got stuff out of my lungs and felt SO much better." | 10 | April 17, 2015 | 25 | 86 |
193,298 | Cyclobenzaprine | muscle spasm | "I went to my doctor because I knew I pulled a back muscle. I tend to have issues anyways with the piraformus muscle and that aggravates the sciatica. Lower back pain and gluts tend to be an issue with me. I was getting moderate painful back spasms that felt like random poking with a sharp nail. He prescribed 10mg three times a day for 10 days. After the second day of following the instructions, I was sleeping 14 hours a day. I was a zombie, I couldn't function, and I felt depressed. Why I still rate it at an 8/10 is because it did what it was supposed to. I stopped and only take it once at night around bedtime. If you're skeptical at first taking the med, make sure you have the next day off. Don't drive on this." | 8 | October 20, 2015 | 64 | 140 |
62,783 | Cafergot | cluster headaches | "I've been taking Cafergot / ergotamine for over 25 years and it's the only med that actually relieves small cluster headaches to full blown migraines. I don't even want to try another because this works so fast with no side effects. I see where the pharmaceutical companies are trying to take it off the market. Please don't. I honestly don't know what I'd do if it were no longer available." | 10 | January 3, 2017 | 0 | 70 |
10,809 | Mononessa | birth control | "I've been taking Mononessa for about 4 years now. I have never once had a bad experience or side effect from it. Off of the pill, my periods were 9-11 days, came every 1-3 months, extremely heavy and with terrible cramps, to the point that I would miss class/work due to vomiting from the pain. Now, my periods last 3-4 days, I only use light tampons, I have very little cramping, have not gained a pound, and I've never had a pregnancy scare since starting it. I've even missed a pill here and there, and I have experienced no spotting or anything abnormal. My period is like clockwork - even down to the time of day it comes. 11 stars from me!!" | 10 | March 26, 2015 | 16 | 122 |
186,192 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "I have been on Pristiq for the past 12 months. I started on 50mg and went up to 100 mg after about 3 months. The side effects were terrible for the first two weeks. I have no side effects now except insomnia - however i have had insomnia for many years, i just have to make sure i have Pristiq as soon as i get up. I am a much happier and relaxed person and it helped save my marriage. My husband is a saint but only a saint can take so much :)" | 9 | October 25, 2013 | 83 | 94 |
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