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47,174 | Thyroid desiccated | hashimoto's disease | "I started off in Oct 2013 on 15 mg of Armour for hypothyroid symptoms. I slowly increased it up to 180 mg by December as per doctor's instructions. I felt a little better, but still bouts of severe fatigue. Suddenly, I woke up last week very energized and started buzzing around cleaning. I felt like I had 3 cups of coffee. Racing heart and anxiety in my chest. I found myself having to find a quiet place to sit and meditate just to try and lower my heart rate. Two days later I went for blood tests. TSH 0.009, Free T3 4.1, and Free T4 1.41. Iron levels and adrenals are fine. Now I am hyperthyroid I guess. I am down to 60mg of Armour. Hopefully I will be able to find a happy balance. " | 8 | January 1, 2014 | 125 | 136 |
104,630 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "Granted this is one of only two different birth control pills I have ever used, but it has been extremely easy to deal with. I have not gained weight, yes there can be a little bit of breakthrough bleeding in the first few months, but that is completely normal for acclimating physically to the pill. This pill is an example of how great it is to take a low dose birth control pill. All the effectiveness without the awful side effects. My periods are regular on this pill to the point where I can predict what day and even time of day each month I will get them. I have been on Aviane for 7 1/2 years now and would never switch." | 10 | April 23, 2011 | 8 | 122 |
216,846 | Lifitegrast | dry eye disease | "I find Xiidra very effective. My vision is briefly blurred for about 15 minutes after use, but I just plan accordingly. The biggest problem I have with Xiidra is that the delivery mechanism is difficult to use. The drops are difficult to get out, and if you shake the vial between drops, a drop comes out and is wasted. I used to use Restasis. While Xiidra is more effective for me, the Restasis vial had a far superior delivery. Perhaps the Xiidra vial opening should be slightly larger." | 8 | September 14, 2017 | 11 | 88 |
131,072 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "On January 13, 2008 I had my Mirena inserted. It was painless and I had no cramping in the days to follow. What I did have was 8 SOLID months of spotting. Enough to need a light tampon while I was awake and a pad while I slept. All the while my depression got worse, my face broke out, I lost my libido, I gained weight and my stomach bloated. I gained a total of 30 pounds between 1/13/08 and 8/09. July '09 is when I started lactating...a new side effect of the Mirena. On 8/16/09 I had my Mirena removed and it was the best thing I've ever done, painless and within a week most of my symptoms were almost totally gone. I'm still lactating and have to lose about 10 more pounds. At least it did it's job preventing pregnancy." | 5 | October 7, 2009 | 9 | 142 |
229,152 | Tadalafil | erectile dysfunction | "Since my last post I have continued to have all the amazing benefits of Cialis 5mg without any side effects at all. I have now tried taking the medicine daily, every second day, with no loss of potency, and my own routine of Day 1 am, Day 2 pm, Day 3 skip, Day 4 as Day 1 etc. If I take daily as prescribed I have noticed that the very best time of day to take it is lunchtime, so the very hardest erections occur at evening and morning bedtimes. Yes it's expensive but I am very happy with it and will continue taking it. Absolutely Transformational!" | 10 | May 15, 2013 | 134 | 107 |
23,016 | Methadone | chronic pain | "I take a few drugs for pain due to chronic pain. Valium, soma and medical Cannabis for spasm,s Lyrica for neuropathy and methadone for intractable pain. Methadone has been a godsend I currently take 140 mgs a day 50mg, 40mg and 50mg this was a slow titration from a starting dose of 20mg daily. If you don’t know methadone it can take up to 2 hrs to work and it builds in ur system so I implore all u newbies out there be careful. Methadone has given me my life back it doesn’t get into ur bones or rot ur teeth(it does lower testosterone so get blood work) it is however an SNRI and binds to the NMDA receptors essentially helping with depression if u stay under 100 it doesn’t kick other Opiates off the Mu receptors allowing things like oxy to be used for breakthrough pain" | 9 | November 3, 2017 | 3 | 147 |
45,799 | Fluoxetine | premenstrual dysphoric disorde | "I've been taking fluoxetine (Sarafem) for PMDD for about 8 years now. I just recently was upped from 10 to 20 mg after symptoms of PMDD started to come back. That jump in dosage was enough to get me back on track and feeling better. I recommend this drug for sufferers of PMDD." | 8 | January 20, 2010 | 41 | 53 |
231,152 | Zohydro ER | pain | "Won't go into details, but horrible chronic back pain. Very happy with Zohydro. I tried a bunch and it's by far the best. Only problem is that it's not easy to find. Hope they fix that soon." | 10 | September 17, 2017 | 3 | 37 |
108,720 | Nexplanon | 8</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I decided to use this birth control after constantly changing oral contraceptives because they were just awful, mood swings and gained 30 pounds in 2 months. This has been the best birth control I’ve been on. No weight gain. No periods. No mood swings. I get acne around the time I should have a period each month. Also no pregnancy so that’s good. I was skeptical to use this birth control after reading reviews. But it’s been the best thing for me. I recommend this to anyone of my girl friends." | 10 | November 1, 2017 | 8 | 91 |
182,672 | Cymbalta | chronic pain | "I have had three back surgeries the latest was back fusion I now suffer from nerve pain especially in my right thigh and knee
At times I can hardly walk due to the pain and weakness in my leg
Xrays and MRI show the fusion is in the correct position but the Specialist have said I may always have this nerve pain
They prescribed Cymbalta and oh what a calamity I only took this medication for 3 days and that was 3 too many
I was not warned about possible side effects
these are numerous
Massive increase in pain
Massive increase in weakness in the leg (had to use a walker)
Chest pain
Headaches
Nausea
Stomach pain
Mood swings like anger suicidal thoughts
Nightmares
Hot and cold flushes
Sweating for no reason
list goes on" | 2 | August 14, 2017 | 32 | 135 |
169,078 | Vilazodone | depression | "I was on Viibryd for 3 months. The first month it was like my miracle. I did absolutely wonder, better than I ever have! The second month I had a bad bout of depression but never linked it to the Viibryd so kept taking it. The third month I went into a depression that was so bad I was very suicidal. I was angry all the time, constantly crying and all I thought about was dying. It was probably the worst bout of depression I'd ever had. It was a paramedic who actually linked my problems to the Viibryd. I immediately stopped taking it and in a few weeks I'm back to myself." | 1 | January 26, 2012 | 55 | 113 |
110,915 | Farxiga | diabetes, type 2 | "I've been on Farxiga for six months (I am also on 2000mg of Metformin daily) and my sugars seem consistent. My sugars are higher in the morning, but regulate during the day. I had dry mouth, but that has subsided. Since the 2nd month of taking Farxiga, I have had vaginal yeast infections. Before taking this medication, I had only one in my 45 years. I have no increase in urination amount or frequency. I do not have any associated pain.
I was on Victoza and loved the results I was getting, but had to stop taking it because of the cost. Farxiga was a more affordable option, but insurance is now charging me even more than the price of Victoza. I will likely go off of Farxiga and find something else. I hope this helps someone." | 5 | June 12, 2015 | 28 | 137 |
129,120 | Levonorgestrel | abnormal uterine bleeding | "The insertion was not pleasant but also tolerable. Mine took a while to put in because I am young and haven't had any children. The first day was pretty awful and had bad cramps and bleeding for about two weeks decreasing in frequency and severity as those 2 weeks progressed . I had a few months of irregularity which was normal because that's why I had it put in in the first place. For the past year (almost 2 years) I have been period less! Not one which means no more crippling cramps and constant 28 day on 2 day off periods (yah I'm not kidding) so I would say just get over that few month bump in the road and enjoy the years of period free bliss!" | 10 | October 24, 2015 | 14 | 128 |
205,939 | Pristiq | depression | "This is my second post here. My first indicated that Pristiq was working well for me after a month or so. However, after two months, almost to the day, it stopped and I slipped back into a depressive state. My Dr bumped me from 50 MG to 100 MG, but that only made my heart race and blood pressure go up and increased my anxiety levels. Because of the holidays I haven't been able to get back into the Dr. but want to get off Pristiq and try something else. Lexapro also didn't work and I find myself longing for the days when good old Paxil 20MG was enough to get me back on my feet and stable. I do find that Inositol helps with the anxiety." | 3 | January 3, 2010 | 41 | 127 |
86,271 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "I was SO scared of the bowel preparation. I gag when I have to gargle with salt water! So I gathered up my courage and took the first bottle of SUPREP. It smells like cherry cough syrup but believe me it doesn't even have a hint of fruit flavor. It tastes like clear salt water. BUT I was able to do it! I held my nose and drank as much as I could with each gulp. In between gulps I would eat a spoon of lemon Italian ice which cut the taste (highly recommend this). It took about 6 or 7 gulps to get it down and then it works pretty quickly. If I can do it, anyone can! I wasn't looking forward to the next dose but at least I knew I could do it. It's the best prep out there." | 9 | May 21, 2014 | 54 | 142 |
3,797 | Fioricet | headache | "I'm glad to hear after I have tried all other medicines others like me find Fioricet to be the most effective. I have taken as needed for about 17 yrs .. just relief from my headaches." | 10 | April 17, 2011 | 18 | 36 |
95,306 | Otezla | plaque psoriasis | "Been on it for over a year (with a one month hiatus in there). First of all, I take psyllium husk fiber every day and have NO diarrhea...definitely recommend that people on (and not on) Otezla do that. Do get occasional headaches but not too bad. Psoriasis is under control. Had bad plaques but those are mostly red skin areas now. Biggest improvement on the face...which makes this worth it to me. I do enjoy the side effect of weight loss. Would definitely recommend that one with bad Psoriasis give it a try (and stick out the first couple weeks). Still need to use a few topicals as well." | 7 | February 8, 2017 | 22 | 109 |
165,548 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "My experience has been horrible I've had it in for 5 months and haven't stopped bleeding I wouldn't recommend anyone to ever get the mirena and the cramps hurt so bad in my stomach and in my back" | 1 | May 12, 2017 | 6 | 38 |
17,844 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "My partner and I finally decided to try some alternate methods of birth control. Nuvaring was my first choice because I'm too forgetful to try pills and I must say I've had a mixed experience. I love the fact that I can insert it and forget about it. I don't feel it during sex and it doesn't slip out. It got rid of my reoccurring yeast infections, I even grew a cup size. However, I can't help but notice that I've gained weight especially around my waistline which almost never happens, and my sex drive has decreased. I exercise regularly so I know it had to be the hormones. I experience extreme mood swings, I'm a lot more angry, I find myself depressed, have random urges to cry and my periods are just as painful as before. I just may switch soon." | 4 | March 15, 2014 | 28 | 142 |
132,374 | Ativan | anxiety | "I have been on Ativan 0.5mg up to 3 times a day for 8 days now. It has reduced my major anxiety to a minimum and I feel I will be on this medicine for good. I'm okay with that as I had to learn the hard way that I need medication to battle my illness. I've been on several antidepressants and this medicine has helped me as much as any that I took in the past. My concern now is, is the Prozac/Zyprexa cocktail working for me or is it all the Ativan that is doing the job. Will talk with my psychiatrist later today and find out what our next plan is." | 10 | May 21, 2010 | 8 | 114 |
86,035 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I've been taking this pill for about 6 months now, and have gained 20 pounds. I haven't made any change to my diet or exercise routine. But the pill's been working well otherwise. I never really got acne, so that stayed about the same, I'm about the same emotionally, except for maybe worse PMS symptoms. My sex drive is outrageous, maybe even a little more than when I started on the pill...I'm just worried about the amount of weight gained in such a short time..I am also really bad at remembering to take the pill every day." | 7 | January 27, 2013 | 16 | 97 |
141,421 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "I started taking Cipralex 3 weeks ago for depression, severe anxiety/social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder-like behavior and an eating disorder.
I know it's only been 3 weeks but I cannot even BEGIN to describe how thankful I am that I finally got the help I needed. I feel FANTASTIC. The obsessive, anxious thoughts have gone away, and the giant hamster wheel spinning in my head at 1 million miles per hour has finally stopped. I can think, I can breathe, I can function.
Thank you Cipralex." | 9 | February 5, 2014 | 22 | 86 |
190,500 | Butorphanol | labor pain | "I was given stadol during induced labor, it was miraculous, however after 20 hrs, I was still not dilating. I was given an epidural and began hr long labor, stadol in conjunction with epidural, I finally was able to have child w/o surgical intervention. Was also given stadol post hysterectomy, via IM injections. Only drug that helped pain for both." | 10 | November 7, 2015 | 1 | 60 |
222,621 | Topamax | migraine prevention | "The drug would get a 10 as it worked miraculously for me. In my case -- and this probably won't happen to you -- the medication caused me kidney stones, the first of which was agonizing and led me to stop using the medication. Then the headaches resumed. I was willing to take an occasional Kidney Stone attack as a tradeoff for frequent migraine so I went back on the drug knowing the risks. Unfortunately, I peed gravel constantly, oddly without pain, but it was a warning. I'm now off the drug. If it did not cause me that side effect, I would have remained on the medication as it was, again, close to 100 percent effective. Not everyone responds the same way; your experience will probably be different." | 8 | May 6, 2017 | 16 | 129 |
83,102 | Paxil | anxiety | "I have depression I suffered for many years in the dark big time. I was too scared to say anything. I finally had to say something. I am a male of course (got to hide those feelings). Things were getting very very bad. I talked to my doctor and a shrink and got me on 20 mgs of Paxil 15 years ago and it really does help with the hell I felt within for years. Please be patient. Hang in there one day at a time if I can do it you can too. I was really bad from what docs say. It takes time to adjust to the medicine but well worth it. Drinking and not taking reasonable care of yourself won't help at all. Live a cleaner life does make a difference. No guilt. The side effects are for me constipation and a bit of brain fog." | 7 | February 5, 2014 | 87 | 149 |
141,657 | Escitalopram | depression | "I am a 53 year old female. Fell into a deep depression 1 year ago. Couldn't sleep, eat, had severe anxiety and almost couldn't function at all. Feelings of hopelessness, even suicidal at times. I was frightened. Psychiatrist tried several medicines. I am VERY sensitive to medication. Celebrex, Celexa made me sick. Tried 5mg of Lexapro. Felt jittery and a little nauseous but stuck with it. After 2 weeks, went up to 10 mg. After 4-5 weeks started to feel normal again. Side effects got better. Sex drive is fine and no weight gain. It's been a year and we are thinking about weaning me off in a couple of months. I am so happy I stuck with Lexapro. It saved my life. Don't give up." | 10 | August 7, 2012 | 127 | 126 |
37,406 | Vyvanse | adhd | "Switched from Adderall to Vyvanse because I was experiencing negative side effects. Even on the smallest dose of Adderall I was anxious, had trouble with public speaking, and would have pretty bad mood swings. On Vyvanse I finally feel like a 'normal' person. My mom noticed a difference on the first day, and I no longer feel hopeless and discouraged while doing school work." | 9 | December 1, 2014 | 59 | 64 |
66,825 | Seroquel | bipolar disorde | "After later years of my adolescence and early adulthood I was finally diagnosed (bipolar) and prescribed Seroquel along with lithium. Not only did I finally feel a sense of peace within myself I found that I no longer engaged in the reckless activity that I seemed to have no control over. This behaviour which caused so much grief and upset, nearly caused the breakdown between my family and which I nearly destroyed myself.
It does not get rid of my depression completely but they are not as bad and I find I can cope where as in the past I couldn't.
I find that it's best to take it before bed as it makes me very drowsy which I find a good thing because in the past I found it very difficult to sleep.
Hope this helps." | 10 | November 5, 2012 | 54 | 137 |
228,014 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Got implanon inserted about two months ago now, because my period is normally irregular I had to take a pregnancy test before I could do it, all was well so we went ahead.
The bruise was massive but not painful in any way.
Obviously I had to have my period at some point, it started 4 days after insertion and lasted 2 weeks. Since then I haven't had my period and don't feel like I will get it soon.
No adverse side effects so far.
I was worried about gaining weight once I got it and actually I lost 10 kilos because my hunger just stopped altogether. I have fixed that by making sure I eat properly and am currently working on returning to my natural weight.
Would recommend to anyone who doesn't feel reliable enough for the pill." | 7 | May 11, 2011 | 0 | 139 |
196,085 | Sodium chloride | nasal congestion | "I will never travel without this again. I have severe allergies and nasal congestion. I often get sick overseas. Right now, I have so much nasal congestion and this gets it out so I can breathe through my nose for a while. I have to do it again in a few hours but I think it's worth it because I don't have to take a corticosteroid." | 10 | June 20, 2017 | 2 | 66 |
155,726 | Metronidazole | trichomoniasis | "I am still on this medication right now. The first four days I started feeling better. The taste is awful. I experienced 3 side effects, and by day 5 I actually started throwing up. Looking into something less harsh on my stomach." | 7 | January 23, 2011 | 7 | 42 |
126,855 | Erythromycin | pharyngitis | "My experience at first was that I was not able to take the chewable pill. It was quite distasteful and difficult to swallow. I switched to the liquid and this made a huge difference in my digesting of the medication. The medicine proved to be quite helpful. I was starting to feel better after the second day of taking the medication. " | 10 | April 5, 2010 | 6 | 62 |
121,573 | Venlafaxine | postpartum depression | "It helped with my anxiety, but to the point that I didn't care and started taking risks. I had major mood swings, was full of rage and started self harming again for the first time in decades. I've had to be weaned off it to start another medicine." | 1 | April 25, 2015 | 1 | 48 |
134,281 | Lidoderm | pain | "My insurance substituted Mylan brand, my last prescription in January 2017. The WORST patch ever. They are plastic, hard to remove from backing and they DON'T stick. Don't waste your money.
Had been using Qualitest patches previously, which worked well. Why insurance chose to change, I don't know. Terrible waste of my hard earned money." | 1 | February 14, 2017 | 25 | 55 |
45,035 | Fluoxetine | obsessive compulsive disorde | "This medication has saved my life. after suffering with OCD for 16 years it has helped so much. I never thought I could be so happy and relaxed as I have been while using this medication. It has calmed my anxiety, anxiety about my OCD, my obsessive thoughts and helped regulate my sleep. can't recommend enough." | 10 | January 27, 2017 | 18 | 56 |
218,750 | Opana ER | pain | "my bottom spinal disks are crooked and rest on my nerves between them. I was on 60mg of Morphine Sulfate Er. and took it for years and asked my Dr. for an increase and he switched me to Opana 20mg Er pills and they helped my back pain and seem to last a little longer between dosage. I am prescribed it twice a day. I seem to have less tiredness than the morphine and I am prescribed 5mg of oxycodone for morning breakthrough pain. Due to my liver condition he won't increase the oxycodone because it makes the liver turn it into morphine to filter it. when I need an increase of the Opana I'm sure he'll give me that because it's a form of morphine and my liver can process it okay. So I hope this helps other people with my condition or similar." | 8 | January 26, 2017 | 15 | 145 |
180,344 | Diclofenac | pain | "Not sure exactly what condition I have, Doctor's have just generically named it "Peripheral Neuropathy" but there's more to it than that. I'm 38 now & I've battled this since I was a child. I have this intense burning ache that began as a child in my feet & has gotten worse over time. It also affects my hands. It used to just act up at bedtime, so bad at times that I had to wrap my feet in ice packs to get relief. Now it's all hours & hands/feet and I have a stiffness and severe putting edema that pops up & then disappears with no regularity. There's no explanation from Doctor's YET. I was given this cream and I rub it into my hands, wrists, feet, & lower legs. It does seem to calm things some, reduces the burn." | 7 | January 11, 2014 | 54 | 141 |
155,830 | Metronidazole | bacterial infection | "This medicine really did help me. Very effective. Side effects were minimal - occasional, very slight nausea or stomach upset.
The downsides: (1) Pills are difficult to take: they are uncoated, stick to your tongue/throat, disintegrate quickly, and taste so indescribably toxic and foul. I could only get them down by breaking them in two and coating them in syrup or honey, then psyching myself up -- and I'm pretty good with pills. (2) No alcohol. Not that it's so important, but this was a drag.
I was sorely tempted to stop after I felt well again, but it is so important to take the whole course. I felt much better after 24 hours, but not totally recovered until near the end. Stick with it, it's unpleasant but it works." | 8 | February 6, 2009 | 30 | 130 |
196,244 | Fluvoxamine | anxiety and stress | "I've suffered from panic attacks and anxiety for years. I took Paxil for many years, but its effectiveness waned, and I hated the weight gain and sexual side-effects that came with it. I switched to Luvox, starting with 25mg and it worked miracles. Eventually, I had to move up to 50mg and now for the last two years 75mg. I have had no adverse effects, and it has been a lifesaver. Eventually, when my son was diagnosed with panic disorder (certainly inherited from me, much like I inherited it from my mother), his doctor tried Luvox for him, too. His assumption was that our genetic similarity and our similar diagnosis might be treated by the same medicine. He was right. Both my son and I are living anxiety-free, panic attack-free lives." | 9 | January 3, 2011 | 44 | 131 |
193,909 | Dilaudid | pain | "I had dilaudid every two hours on IV after my bowel resection. I needed this every two hours or else my body would start going into shock from trauma and pain. The IV was wonderful but doesn't last long at all. They tried giving me the pills two days before leaving but never worked like the IV. They sent me home with 1mg oral dilaudid and taking one or two did not do a thing. I had to take 3 to even slightly feel relief. It seems their pill form isn't quite effective as the IV but does last longer but just isn't as great. I agree as well as it being severely addictive. I weened myself off 4 or 5 days ago after every day use for almost 2 weeks (mostly hospital IV) and I'm still having headaches and slight nausea." | 7 | January 23, 2017 | 14 | 142 |
124,404 | Skyla | birth control | "Before skyla I'd been on the depo shot for 9 months. I'd had bouts with weight gain (20 lbs!) & depression while on it, so I decided to switch to skyla. Had it inserted 11/20. Took a vicodin before the procedure (didn't seem to help much). The procedure itself was fairly uncomfortable and painful. It wasn't debilitating pain for me - just uncomfortable with two sharp cramps (maybe a 8/10 on the pain scale, but they only lasted 30 seconds or less combined). I got it inserted at 4pm and was having 7/10 cramps the rest of the night, took some tylenol PM and slept like a baby. Woke up the next morning without any pain at all! Been having 3/10 cramps last few days, but that's it. Hardly any spotting." | 9 | November 23, 2015 | 3 | 131 |
227,714 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I had IMPLANON, implanted in August 2009. I had just ended my period and after I got IMPLANON, I didn't get my period of about ten months, then out of nowhere I got it. For months it was like that. I gained 20 pounds, I changed my eating habits and was even working out with no weight loss..It was really making me depressed..and I was constantly moody and easy irritated.. I was always yelling at my boyfriend for every little thing.
So Jan. 2012, I got it taken out, at the moment I am on nothing at all, I've lost three pounds. I'm not as moody and my boyfriend and I have been having better times. But birth control works different for everyone, give it a try!" | 3 | January 30, 2012 | 0 | 127 |
2,831 | Belbuca | chronic pain | "I was on Percocet10/325 and due to the DEA wanting to cut back on the amount of tablets that was given out my doctor was forced to try me on something else, he tried Opana but that was my worst nightmare.My heart went crazy and my breathing was way off.Now he has tried me on Belbuca,starting out at 175 and moving me to 450,the only thing I can say is I 'm not sick or having withdrawals,other than that I have bad pain and can't do anything.The medicine doesn't stick to my jaw half the time and when it does it leaves a white film that doesn't dissolve.I feel Belbuca was studied long enough,or the participates didn't have the chronic pain that others have.I feel it's weak in comparing to percocet.I took 6-10/325 daily and wish I was back." | 3 | September 4, 2016 | 22 | 139 |
141,647 | Escitalopram | generalized anxiety disorde | "This medicine has been amazing for me. I don't feel high, just like a normal person for the first time in years. It's like a huge weight has been lifted from me. I am very sensitive to medication, so I waited a long time to ask my new doctor for something else. I had been using St. John's Wort for a while and it really helped but I think I became immune to it.
When I started on Lexapro, I cut the 10 mg tablets in half and only took 5 mg for the first few days, then moved to 10 mg. The higher dose made me restless and anxious and unable to sleep, plus stomach cramps. The lower dose has some stomach discomfort and nighttime wakefulness, but antacids and melatonin control it. Plus, I'm losing extra weight!" | 10 | October 27, 2012 | 52 | 138 |
197,176 | Paroxetine | generalized anxiety disorde | "I have been on Paxil twice in my life. When I was teenager, my doctor prescribed me Paxil to control depression. I was on it until I started my Master's. I stopped taking it because I did not think that I needed it anymore. For about five to six years, I wasn't taking Paxil, but I noticed that my anxiety got worse. It got so bad that I began to get panic attacks almost every morning. I also developed an ulcer and was diagnosed with severe Irritable Bowel Syndrome. My doctor decided to place me back on Paxil. After being on for 6 months, I feel absolutely wonderful. I still get anxious every once in awhile but not to the point that I feel as though I'm going to have a panic attack. I've also been able to control my panic attacks on my own." | 9 | July 13, 2014 | 60 | 145 |
138,840 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I have taken Adipex before a little over a year ago and lost 10 pounds the first 2 weeks, then I stopped taking it. I just recently started taking again on November 5th, and it really curves my appetite, and makes me drink lots of water due to dry mouth. I haven't started working out yet, but I try to only eat fruit for breakfast, a "smart one" for lunch and a 100 calorie snack during the day if I'm hungry. For supper I eat normal foods, just smaller portions, and drink nothing but water. I have already noticed a difference in the way my clothes fit, but I'm not going to weigh for another 2 days. Starting weight 198.5lbs (5'4) Goal weight 145lbs. I go back in one month and I will keep posting." | 9 | November 10, 2010 | 19 | 135 |
8,224 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "I have been taking this drug for about 4 years. Went in depression anxiety, and chronic insomnia. I take 5 mg when I do take it and it works very well for me. I have never experienced any of the horror stories that others have. It immediately improved my mood, depression and anxiety as it finally allowed me to sleep. I try not to take it more than 3 times a week to avoid dependency on it. Sometimes I go weeks without it, sometimes 2 weeks straight on it due to situational anxiety." | 9 | January 24, 2016 | 32 | 93 |
16,494 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "This pill overall is not good. its been about 7 months that I have been taking this pill and it seems like it's a everyday struggle to get out of bed. I am finishing these pills after this pack.. this pill has caused me to hate myself, everyone around me, and even effect my relationship with my boyfriend. Not only am I depressed, but my mood swings are not even explainable they are that bad. Not having a period is not healthy, and feeling like this is not either. Probably one of the few people who has lasted past the 3 month period with these pills but I never believed that it was the pills causing me this awful depression but it was never this bad. my advice, stay away from these pills. If you want to stay sane anyway" | 2 | December 25, 2015 | 15 | 140 |
20,137 | Macrobid | bladder infection | "I have been on macrobid twice for bladder infections. It cleared them up, but the side effects knocked me off my feet for days. Fever of 101 - 102 and flu-like achiness and wicked headaches or the entire time I was on the medication. The first time I took it the doctor said I must have had the flu too. The second time I called him after three days and had him switch me to another antibiotic." | 4 | November 21, 2015 | 24 | 77 |
9,942 | Lo Loestrin Fe | 17</span> users found this comment helpful. | "This is the first birth control I have ever been on, and I absolutely love it. My reason for taking it isn't actually for birth control, but for severe cramps and irregular periods. Before I was on this pill, my cramps would be so bad that I could hardly walk sometimes! I missed so much school because of how intense my pain was. I've been on the pill now for almost 7 months, and it has helped tremendously. I have not had ANY cramps at all. My period was also very irregular before I started the pill, and since I've started taking this, I do not even have a period! The only complaint I have was the mild nausea and headache during the first month of taking it, which is normal when starting birth control, but it was still a nuisance." | 10 | November 23, 2013 | 17 | 141 |
76,814 | Lorcaserin | obesity | "So, I have mixed feelings about this drug.
Pros: Helped me not crave sugar, bread and carbs. I lost 20 pounds on it. Helped me stay motivated at the gym by being able to stick to my meal plans.
Cons: If you take it, you need to be committed. For some odd reason, I and a lot of people have experienced it, when you get off it then try to retake it again, it doesn't seem to work. STAY ON IT. I didn't get side effects from this med, maybe occasional anxiety and a headache. Drinking on this med will give you the worst hangovers. Also noticed sometimes it stalled my weight loss even when I was counting my intake.
Overall, I probably won't take this drug again until there is more thorough, long term research done on it." | 6 | February 23, 2016 | 21 | 139 |
71,200 | Viberzi | irritable bowel syndrome | "Have suffered from IBS-D for approximately 23 years. The only medication that gives me relief from my symptoms has been Imodium 1-2 tabs per day. I tried Viberzi for just three days, because my symptoms became so frequent from not using the Imodium that I wasn't able to leave the house for more than an hour or two. I hope Viberzi works better for other people who try it. Very disappointing for me to say the least. I gave it three out of ten because it did firm up the first BM of the day and had no noticeable side effects." | 3 | May 4, 2016 | 17 | 101 |
121,600 | Venlafaxine | hot flashes | "I had a hysterectomy over a year ago, and immediately started with hot flashes. The flashes were so bad I was experiencing 5-6 severe hot flashes an hour, immediately after starting venlafaxine 37.5 for 1 week/then 75mg after, they decreased in severity and I may have 4-5 a day, and for the first time in over a year I am able to sleep most nights all the way through. By taking venlafaxine, I was able to discontinue 2 medications (6 pills)." | 9 | June 1, 2015 | 46 | 81 |
166,235 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I had this inserted today. Due to extremely heavy bleeding during my periods I chose to get an IUD. The previous reviews freaked me out! The insertion hurt for about 10 seconds and then I just felt cramps a bit heavier than my period. It was not as bad as some of these reviews stated (maybe a 6/10). I was told to expect moderate cramping for about 3 days as my body adjusts and light bleeding for 3-6 months. Hoping this will be worth it!" | 9 | January 17, 2017 | 2 | 85 |
104,756 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I was on LoSeasonique for almost a year. The first few months were great, some spotting every now and then but nothing major. About 2 months ago, I took a pill one day late. Consequently, I have been spotting for the entire two months. My gyno tried everything, putting me on a weeks worth of estrogen and then a regimen of taking multiple pills a day for week. Nothing worked. I've been miserable and bloated and have gained a few pounds.
Before this, I really liked this pill. If you take it, make sure you take it at the SAME time every single day. She said pills with this low dose of hormones are more likely to to do this. I'm currently having to switch to another pill just to make the bleeding stop." | 4 | August 6, 2010 | 4 | 134 |
53,584 | Alesse | birth control | "Was on Alesse for 4 months but by the middle of the 4th month the breakthrough bleeding I would experience after the first week of the pills had not stopped. I would have my period for two weeks. In the first two months I experienced weight gain and a bit of nauseous and swelling of my breasts. However after about a week the nausea was gone and in the third month the no other side effects except bleeding were felt. I scored it so low because of all the breakthrough bleeding. No other side effects though once it was more regular to my body. I'm 18 btw:)" | 4 | March 31, 2016 | 1 | 107 |
15,152 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I was switched to Blisovi when my insurance changed a few months ago and have had a terrible experience!! My periods are horribly irregular, I constantly bleed in between and have gained over 10 pounds (which is a lot for as small as I am). The bloating is constant and so so uncomfortable. It is almost impossible to sleep well, which I first thought was from a busy schedule, and even when I sleep I NEVER have the energy to get through the day without being exhausted. I truly do not recommend this drug, not at all worth the awful side effects." | 2 | April 8, 2017 | 0 | 102 |
202,517 | Lithium | bipolar disorde | "I have been using Eskalith for the last 5 years now and it has really help control the mania part of my bi-polar. If you want a good medication to help control your mania I highly suggest this one." | 10 | November 25, 2008 | 41 | 39 |
191,253 | Lisdexamfetamine | adhd | "I've been on Vyvanse for 2 years. I started on 50mg. I was on that dose for about 6 months, tapered down to 30mg for a few months, and found a happy medium at 40mg. 50mg was too strong and 30mg was too weak. I have a pretty severe case of ADD. For an adult, I never thought ADD would be an issue. I finally saw my doctor who prescribed me Vyvanse. Vyvanse was the first pill I've ever taken for my ADD and it's seriously improved my life immensely. Biggest side effects for me are increased anxiety, OCD tendencies, insomnia, and frequent mood issues after taking it. The ultimate biggest con for me is price. My insurance pays very little. It's around $250 per month." | 8 | May 1, 2017 | 13 | 126 |
128,119 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I started Phentermine 30 mcg on Friday, May 20, 2016. Although I was prescribed 2 pills a day, I only take one because I hate not being able to sleep at night. The first night I only got three hours sleep (but was not tired the next day). In 6 days I went from 171 to 164. I have limited my food intake but I haven't exercised (aside from weedwacking the yard). I do take one generic tylenol pm before bed so I can sleep. I have a dry mouth, but it isn't bad. I am calm and focused so overall, it is a pretty good experience so far. I am a 53 year old female with a thyroid that doesn't function very well and I'm 5'2". I had a hip replacement last year and I need to lose weight because each pound I gain is 3 pounds of pressure on new hip." | 10 | May 25, 2016 | 48 | 153 |
181,192 | Prozac | depression | "6 months ago, I was hospitalized. I had never been treated for my depression due to insurance and financial issues. During my 9 day stay at the hospital, they started me on 20mg of Prozac. By the time I left the hospital, I was at 40mg. The suicidal thoughts went away and I was able to feel moments of clarity. Although, I made some big life changes after being released from the hospital, the depression was still there. Sleep and isolation was still my life. Now that I have been on Prozac for 6 months, I look back and realize how far I have come. I am now taking 80 mg a day and I can finally break through the fog. For me, depression wasn't necessarily sadness, but an absence in vitality. Prozac has helped me regain it." | 9 | May 20, 2017 | 74 | 138 |
32,617 | Lisinopril | high blood pressure | "I just started taking Lisinopril 5 mg. My diagnosis has been labile high blood pressure often around 140/90. My cardiologist prescribed it, along with Atenolol 100 mg and a diuretic 12.5 (Hydrochlorothiazide) which I have been taking for years. In the past two weeks, my blood pressure has been down to a more normal range. I haven't had any noticeable side effects. Doctor did some blood work on 8/31 for kidney function and that was all fine. I have started dieting to lose about 30 lbs and swimming three or four days a week. I feel much better now that I am really exercising and not just making excuses." | 8 | September 2, 2009 | 40 | 109 |
147,123 | Alprazolam | anxiety | "I have always struggled with worry, stress, and anxiety and recently have gone through some really difficult situation. My doctor diagnosed me with panic attacks and prescribed me a low dose of Xanax to take when needed. I take half a pill because I am afraid of developing a habit and hate relying on medications. This really does work and helps me a lot. I have only needed it a few times." | 10 | February 16, 2014 | 86 | 72 |
129,922 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "took plan B pill 4 hours after unprotected sex had nausea that day but after that NOTHING started to worry 2 weeks later I began spotting for a few days then my period finally came stayed longer than usual but the pill was worth it. I also took a pregnancy test while spotting because I was scared came back negative . took another about a week or 2 after period still came back negative." | 9 | March 12, 2015 | 3 | 74 |
26,880 | Insulin degludec | diabetes, type 1 | "Went from twice daily Levemir to Tresiba. Controlled blood sugars equally well. Did like the convenience of once daily injections. HOWEVER, I gained 12 pounds over 4 months. Cannot attribute the weight gain to anything else (exact same diet, exercise, and labwork fine)." | 8 | November 30, 2016 | 11 | 43 |
220,659 | Loestrin 24 Fe | birth control | "I'm at the end of my third month and I couldn't be happier. The only side effects I've had are a heightened sense of smell (can't deal with most smells anymore) and a recurring dizzy feeling. Since this is my first pill I can't really compare it to anything, but as everyone should when taking a medication, I'm going to stick with it for a while and give my body time to adjust. I am very happy with this pill the only worry I have is the mention of breast enlargement. A big chest runs in my family and I can't afford to get any bigger. " | 10 | January 28, 2011 | 1 | 107 |
156,917 | Movantik | constipation, drug induced | "I took 25mgs of Movantik at 11am and 7 hours later,still nothing, The pharmacists said it should work within an hour, then he said within a few days.(real bright isnt he?) From what Ive read on here it starts working right away for most people. NOT ME!! This medicine is junk!!
Good thing it was only samples my dr gave me," | 1 | August 28, 2016 | 11 | 61 |
85,434 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "This birth control has given me terrible side effects of depression. I don't feel like the same woman. I want off of it as soon as I can! This is not in my character to act, feel, or think the way I have been thinking. " | 2 | April 10, 2015 | 4 | 46 |
117,245 | Chloraseptic Sore Throat Spray | sore throat | "Usually buy the generic version but ran out and couldn't find it, so bought this name brand one when the whole house had colds and sore throats, it sucks - it only numbs it for about 2-5min the generic works 100 times better. I'm mad I wasted my money. Lesson of the day stick with the generic when it comes to store bought cold medicines, same goes for dayquil or nyquil, they started taking the main ingredient that make them work out of the name brand ones because of stupid people abusing it, so now they don't work." | 1 | August 30, 2017 | 2 | 98 |
123,288 | Apri | birth control | "All I have to say is UGH. I haven't taken birth control in about 4 years and I decided it was smart for me to go back on it. I've been on Apri for about 2 weeks now and I am totally not myself. I feel so sad and depressed. I have also had random crying spells. Appetite hasn't increased at all but my skin has broken out. My skin has been super itchy all over since I've been on it and I've been getting stomach pains and headaches. Birth control does work different for everyone but I definitely plan on switching to a new birth control when this pack finished." | 2 | September 1, 2015 | 0 | 111 |
7,803 | Xanax | depression | "Xanax is one of the best medicines ever made to help depression and anxiety. They shouldn't be so hard to get prescribed though. They are a wonderful medicine that makes you happy even when you have major problems. If everyone took Xanax it would be the happiest country in the world." | 10 | June 14, 2011 | 108 | 51 |
98,698 | Nexplanon | birth control | "So far so good! Had it put in on Halloween (of all days!) I was just finishing my period at that time, haven't had another one since. No spotting or anything. I do think I've been a little crankier as I adjust to the hormones. But I've had no issues with libido. I did get the expecting bruising and mild soreness for a few days at the insertion site but nothing too crazy. I'm very happy so far. No complaints. I would definitely recommend it." | 10 | December 15, 2013 | 12 | 85 |
196,012 | Hydralazine | high blood pressure | "The side effects for me were horrible. I experenced joint pain that was a 8-10 on the pain scale, cold chills, lost of hair( came out in hands full & my throid tests were all normal) & it caused me to be fogging in my thoughts & forgetful. I tried it for 2 months hoping that he side effects would lessen; but they got worse. I have been off of it for 1 week & my freinds & husband said they were happy ot have me back to my old self. My BP went up because of the pain." | 1 | September 8, 2015 | 41 | 99 |
19,690 | Pregabalin | ibromyalgia | "I just started Lyrica four days ago 50 mg twice a day. The first time I took it it helped me within an hour. I have suffered on and off for years and a few months ago I was bed/couch ridden and found it impossible to even leave my house. My family has told me I am a completely different person since starting it. I feel alive again. I also used to take Xanax for years for social and general anxiety and I have found that it is helping with that also. Only side effect was feeling high the first two doses but now I just feel like a normal person, which is what I have always wished for. I hope it continues to work and gets better as I up my dose. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who suffers from fibromyalgia. Good luck to all." | 9 | October 23, 2011 | 39 | 148 |
197,697 | Desvenlafaxine | depression | "I tried taking Pristiq for 6 days. The side effects were so bad I could not function. I could not work, eat, or sleep and felt nauseous. My vision was blurry. My mouth was so dry and my appetite was non existent. I only weigh 111 lbs and I do not need to miss a meal. I have stopped taking this medication. I was taking 50mg and this is the first medicine I have ever taken for depression. " | 1 | August 7, 2009 | 23 | 79 |
218,335 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | sinusitis | "So far so good. No major problems. Minor stomach irritation but that's normal for most antibiotics. I took it 2 a day with food and a full glass of water. My sinus symptoms cleared up very quickly. Be sure to take a few high dose probiotics while on this medication . You can pick probiotics at any drug store. Make sure your probiotics are 1 bilion count or higher to be effective in keeping the natural flora count. Taking the probiotics a few hours before I took the antibiotics worked best for me." | 9 | October 20, 2015 | 22 | 93 |
80,703 | Tussionex Pennkinetic | cough | "Probably the BEST cough suppressant you can ever be prescribed.i had a cough that was SO SEVERE it kept me up 2 days straight and my throat began to bleed..my dr Rx'd 1 tsp every 12 hours and a z-pack antibiotic. I took the doseage at 6pm and by 7 I was sleeping soundly..I used it to ward off the cough while the antibiotics cured the cough. No point in getting just cough medicine if you don't get the antibiotics to go with it
:)" | 10 | September 23, 2016 | 21 | 85 |
204,749 | Cyproheptadine | anorexia | "I was prescribed this medication for rapid weight loss (-25lbs in 2 weeks) from severe anxiety and panic disorder. During this time I was unable to eat hardly anything and lost my appetite completely. My psychiatrist gave me a 4mg dose of this to take daily. I started off by taking only half a dose and that did the trick for me. I have gained 5 pounds back in about 10 days. I do have to say the appetite increased mostly toward the evening, not so much in the morning, but it does work. I did not experience any side effects from it." | 9 | December 16, 2016 | 26 | 103 |
160,575 | Buspirone | anxiety | "I started on Effexor, that medicine made me sick, and nauseated. My Dr decided to put me on Buspar instead. This medicine made my anxiety so much better! And the side effects are very minimal, I only get a little light headed for a short time, but that's so much better than being sick to my stomach. This stuff has really helped me get through a rough time." | 9 | February 15, 2015 | 163 | 68 |
21,254 | Focalin XR | adhd | "Hi! I am 18 years old . I was diagnosed with ADHD just a couple months after starting kindergarten. I was having trouble paying attention, got in trouble everyday; seeing the principal was 2-3 times every 2 weeks was normal. I started taking focalin at 5. My grades improved, my conduct improved, and I could focus. I took it every weekday I was in school. It killed my appetite, I became dehydrated a lot and I didn't get all the nutrients I needed to Grow properly ( 16, 124lbs). I stopped taking in 7th grade at my discretion and my grades dropped instantly, my conduct went back. 11th- I started back and instantly my grades improved. Only drawback is I have to force myself to eat." | 9 | December 10, 2016 | 29 | 126 |
21,724 | Guaifenesin / pseudoephedrine | cough and nasal congestion | "I wish I would have read this before I had taken it. I have been awake for over 24 hours! I've been sick for days and now can't sleep. Yes I can breathe and less congestion but now I'm exhausted." | 9 | July 2, 2014 | 37 | 40 |
189,454 | Oxycodone | pain | "I've been on oxycontin for a few weeks and this medicine is amazing. It totally kills all my pain and gives me energy. I can have a normal life because of it. " | 10 | May 7, 2011 | 22 | 33 |
91,997 | Lyrica | ibromyalgia | "Taking Lyrica relieves my fibromyalgia symptoms literally in days and the pain relief from that is amazing. Unfortunately I can't sleep, I get red sore eyes water retention, constipation, irritated bladder, passing water much more frequently. Pelvic pain, sore gums. Cramps, excess wind, bloated stomach, runny nose. These side effects occur as quickly as the pain from fibromyalgia goes." | 6 | May 9, 2014 | 113 | 59 |
123,569 | Skyla | birth control | "I am 28 years old, I have 1 child and have only had skyla for about a week. First off I had originally gotten the Nexplanon implant back in December and after 3 months of constant bleeding well it was time for a change. I was hesitant on getting an IUD because of the horror stories of how bad it hurt. Well I didn't think it was bad at all. I felt minor cramps for about 10 seconds and had just an uncomfortable feeling the next day but after that everything has been fine. I have had a few days of spotting but just used a panty liner cause it wasn't even that bad! hopefully I have a good experience with this birth control as I don't want to have to change again! I will update my review after a few months to see how it goes!" | 10 | May 1, 2017 | 3 | 147 |
63,077 | Tranexamic acid | menstrual disorders | "I am 45 years old and have been suffering disabling heavy periods for about 6 years now. My doctor suggested ablation for my heavy periods but I wanted to try non-surgical remedies first. This medicine is AMAZING. I take 2 pills 3 times a day for 3 days (total of 18 pills). I start on the 2nd day of my period which is the heaviest. My period dries up and is over within 4 days. I have headaches on or off this medicine during my period so I cannot say for sure whether that is a side effect. I have my life back each month." | 9 | August 28, 2013 | 133 | 105 |
103,670 | Actonel with Calcium | osteoporosis | "I took Actonel for about 6-8 months several years ago. No gastrointestinal symptoms but I had such very severe joint pains - first shoulder, then elbow, then wrist (joint still enlarged) that I thought I had injured myself. Each would subside after several weeks. My physician did take me off Actonel after I complained of this, and I have been taking Fosamax (or generic) for 5 or 6 years, no ill effects." | 3 | December 24, 2010 | 8 | 72 |
166,526 | Levonorgestrel | abnormal uterine bleeding | "It is safe to say that after reading these reviews I was more than a bit anxious about the whole process.Eventually I decided that until you try then you'll never know; everyone is different.
It was the insertion process that had me worried, but it turns out the discomfort is only very temporary. I've had worse (and longer lasting) pains from sports injuries.
The whole process took about 10 mins and, during the application, it felt like having very bad period pain cramps. After the process was complete it just felt like mild period aching, nothing unmanageable. One day of carefully taking paracetamol and ibuprofen was enough. Enough so that I was able to go to my sports training! Since then there has only been mild aches every now and then" | 9 | October 11, 2016 | 9 | 131 |
1,705 | Zolmitriptan | migraine | "My life has changed for the better since being prescribed zolmitriptan. I no longer 'suffer' from migraines. Now when a migraine comes on I take a tablet and (usually) my head is clear after a couple of hours. After suffering for years I am so grateful to this drug. I haven't experienced any side-effects whatsoever." | 10 | July 14, 2017 | 0 | 55 |
99,594 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "Suprep worked great as far as doing it's job of cleaning my colon. However, 2 days later I developed serious diarrhea and have had it for 6 days. I've increased my soluble fiber, but it hasn't helped." | 5 | April 14, 2017 | 6 | 37 |
72,222 | Tramadol | anxiety | "I have had pretty bad anxiety over the past 5 years, had occasional panic attacks and trouble leaving my comfort zone. I was on Lexapro, which did nothing but make me fat. I also have a bulged disc and was prescribed this in lieu of stronger opiates like Vicodin and Percocet. To me this medicine is a miracle. I am happy always, never anxious, and never feel uncomfortable, even when I am doing things I don't enjoy.
" | 8 | August 23, 2013 | 128 | 78 |
136,198 | Relpax | migraine | "I have had migraines for approximately 20 yrs. At 40 went into early menopause. I had been migraine free for about 5 yrs but after starting hormone replacement therapy the migraines are back. Relpax 40mg worked in the past and still does with little to no side effects. I had also tried Imitrex, Zomig, Maxalt with side effects and little relief. But Relpax seems to be the winner." | 10 | January 9, 2012 | 8 | 68 |
163,609 | Mirtazapine | depression | "Having taken mirtazapine for a couple of months, they have helped my sleep pattern calm down, and I feel a bit better. Sleep and tiredness were my two worst enemies, but these tablets have helped it very much." | 9 | April 27, 2014 | 43 | 38 |
7,620 | Xanax | anxiety | "I get anxiety attacks with nausea (GAD diagnosed) and use half a .25 tablet during an attack. I'm pretty drug sensitive and also leery of overuse. I'm way under recommended dosage of one full .25 tab every six hours, but it takes the edge off my rushing thoughts of worry at half of one every 12-16 hours as needed.
I was without anxiety attacks for 7 years and had a very old prescription that I used when my attacks returned. FDA has to list an expiration date but 80-90% of the drug was still active." | 8 | March 12, 2016 | 21 | 95 |
188,515 | ParaGard | birth control | "Had ParaGard inserted one month ago today. I'm 44 and gave birth twice. Only a pinch was felt and the whole process took about 10 minutes. I did have my period. I took 2 Advil before the procedure. No cramping or pain at all after. First period after the insertion was 3 days of INTENSE bleeding. Then 3-4 days of light bleeding. Some light spotting in between periods. Boyfriend hasn't complained he feels it but I have had light bleeding after sex. Hoping that and the heavy periods deminish after a few months. I would definitely recommend." | 8 | June 2, 2016 | 8 | 97 |
54,213 | Naloxegol | constipation, drug induced | "Been on opioids for a few years. Taking Miralax for constipation. Dr asked this month how my constipation was going. When I mentioned going twice a week she seemed to think that wasn't good so have me samples of movantik 25mg. Took first time before dinner and it worked great! Thought I would just take when feeling constipation. A few days later took a morning dose. I used the bathroom fine but afterwards Oh the Pain! The worst stabbing lower intestine pain I've ever felt. It came in waves for hours. Bent over thinking of going to the ER. I've been impacted before and had to go to the ER. So embrassing but would choose that over mavantix every time!" | 1 | November 22, 2016 | 27 | 120 |
13,628 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | narcolepsy | "I fall asleep at the drop of a hat and experience sleep paralysis. There are times I know I'm supposed to be awake and I simply can't wake up. Adderall helps so much. I've taken it for about a year, however, and it is wearing off. I hope to find a substitute that will help me stay awake soon." | 8 | April 10, 2012 | 43 | 59 |
68,750 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "If I could rate this product less than 1 I would. AWFUL! I was never told by my provider it could cause fertility issues in the future I have been off it for almost a year and still don't have a regular period back. My period symptoms have increased in intensity. It also over the period of 18 months I was using it caused me severe anxiety and weight gain. I would NEVER recommend this to anyone." | 1 | November 23, 2016 | 4 | 77 |
101,596 | Methocarbamol | muscle spasm | "I never knew untill reading this that you can use methocarbamol as an drug addiction helper. I started taken them 5 month ago I only take them once or twice a day if needed 750mg ones. I also take 80mg MST twice daily . But since taking methocarbamol I haven't needed my ora morph for break through pain relief. I'm worried I can't take these for life though can't get an answer for that." | 7 | March 8, 2017 | 6 | 74 |
16,417 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I took Femcon for a total of 6 years it cleared up my acne and I lost weight while taking it. When my husband and I decided to have kids it took 3 months each child for the pill to leave my system. Overall this is a great birth control method to take. The only time I had nauseation was when I missed a pill and needed to take two at a time." | 9 | January 26, 2016 | 1 | 73 |
15,513 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "DO NOT TAKE THIS BIRTH CONTROL!!!!! My gosh this is the worst thing to ever happen to me. Having clear skin my entire life I had never dealt with such harsh breakouts in my life. I looked like a 13 year old going through puberty. Also not to mention I was in such severe lower abdominal and lower back pain I could hardly move! I would not recommend this pill whatsoever! Super moody as well!" | 1 | January 24, 2017 | 4 | 75 |
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