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60,812
MoviPrep
bowel preparation
"Started the first dose at 3:30pm. By 4:45pm I had 3/4 down but had to quit because I was gagging and almost throwing it up with each drink. It's 9:20pm and nothing has happened yet. I feel like I have to go but nothing is happening, like I'm constipated. I'm worried because I know they will stop the procedure and make you come back if you aren't cleaned out. I have my second dose planned for 4AM. Hopefully it is working by then."
5
December 27, 2011
7
83
218,418
Amoxicillin / clavulanate
bacterial infection
"I had a bad experience. I felt with deep depression, a very bad feeling in my mind. I stopped taking and everything returned to normal. I think it was because of Clavulanate"
1
August 23, 2012
10
32
108,539
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"I am a food addict. The first day I took Contrave, I lost desire to eat. Cravings no longer consume me. The feeling of fullness occurs now, and lingers for hours. I am only on day 3, but I hope this continues. Logging foods on fitness pal helps. No snacks, and 3 healthy meals a day. I don't feel Hungary at all. It is wonderful. I was considering gastric bypass, this was going to be my last attempt. If I continue to feel this way, I won't need surgery."
10
January 23, 2015
175
89
210,840
Mirtazapine
major depressive disorde
"I slept like the dead when I took this which was great cuz I had horrible PPD and hadn't slept in weeks. But I gained 60 lbs in two months. I would retain so much water I felt like I was going to explode. Plus, anorgasmia so I discontinued it after 9 months. Horrible withdrawal."
6
May 22, 2016
31
55
204,993
Toradol
pain
"I'm a Kidney stone olympian - 14 surgeries. If I don't catch the pain in time with Vicodin then I have to get Toradol shot. Upsets my tummy a little but sure beats kidney stone pain."
10
May 23, 2013
26
36
62,520
Citalopram
anxiety and stress
"I have suffered with anxiety since my early 20's. I'm now 27. After the loss of my father it threw me into a depression that I couldn't seem to get out of. I started Celexa 20 mg about 2 weeks ago, the first two days I could tell I was on medicine, I was a little slow, however the 3rd day I felt like a brand new person. I have no depression, anxiety, mood swings. I feel as if everything that I thought consumed my life was over. I had a new approach to dealing with everyday life. I think Celexa saved me. I did lose my appetite but I wanted to lose a few pounds anyways. So another good thing about it and I have occasional dry mouth HOWEVER I feel great. So I'll take it. I recommend this medicine to anyone."
10
July 11, 2011
146
143
195,652
Aviane
birth control
"I've been on Aviane for a little under a month now and I'm 19. This is my first birth control. I've never had acne and have started breaking out. The first week I had severe nausea, fatigue and cramps, the second week was fine aside from general moodiness, and then the first day of the third week I got my period and am now on day 9 of bleeding. I started birth control to shorten the absurd length of my period due to my extremely busy schedule, but this birth control has given me is a lighter but no shorter period, extreme fatigue, and a mean/cranky demeanor."
4
September 19, 2011
0
107
55,284
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"This my second attempt.....I was unable to take 3 pills ....terribly Sick feeling....stopped and symptoms went away. At the suggestion of my Dr I began again and started with one pill daily for a week and then added one more second wk.....after starting this second time I began having terrible pain in my legs ....and joints. An unusual side effect...but certainly present. I once again stopped and within 24hrs my aching legs felt better. Today even more improved. I really want this to work for me....however am unsure if I should begin again. The aching legs and joints made it impossible to sleep and move the way I am used to. My hope for weight loss is about 30-40 lbs.... If there is anyone with same issue pls write"
1
December 6, 2015
8
129
187,746
Dexamethasone
not listed / othe
"Well cant tell if it is effective or not, unbearable to keep taking it because of the side effects. Having all that I see mentioned as well: sleeplessness, bad headaches, increased heart rate, very wired, mood swings, blurred vision goes in/out affected me while i was driving, flushed face. Stopped it after first two days because of this then thinking it was a fluke took again and felt the symptoms instantly. Calling my doc to see if theres something else :("
1
August 7, 2016
3
81
96,085
Sertraline
depression
"I switched from Prozac (which if anything made me feel more depressed) to Zoloft about a month ago and it has been FANTASTIC. 75mg a day, kicked in about 2 weeks, little to no side effects, more energy and generally just a massive relief. In my case, it's also caused a bit of weight loss (around 5 pounds) which is likely due to the medicine causing a loss of appetite and some diarrhea which is far from pleasant."
9
May 18, 2012
40
78
164,677
Diclofenac
osteoarthritis
"Works wonders on lower back pain but sometimes needs a narcotic pain killer or muscle relaxer for days when pain is more severe. Downside of this drug is that taking too much causes excruciating abdominal cramping and stabbing gas pains in the intestines. But it's an 8-hour pill, so pain relief usually lasts and it is not hard to space doses out since it lasts so long."
10
April 3, 2008
74
67
193,137
Dextroamphetamine
adhd
"This is the only stimulate that doesn't put me to sleep. I've tried all the other common stimulates. I've have adult ADHD. and I really like the long acting capsules better than the tablets, I only take it once and I have continued concentration instead of remembering to take my next dose after 4 hours. Highly recommended if all other stimulates have failed."
10
March 27, 2008
32
63
106,409
Implanon
birth control
"I had the implant removed today after having it in for 1 year 5 months, as it did not agree with me at all. It wasn't sore getting it removed but constant dizzy spells and weakness. Is this OK? Doctor never said anything to me "
1
October 7, 2016
6
46
191,656
Lisdexamfetamine
adhd
"I am a 23 year old female, recently diagnosed with ADD. Thanks to my amazing doctor, he discovered my problem was actually not anxiety (like I've been told my entire life), but actually ADD. Makes complete sense. Always been a horrible student, and have had to work my butt off in college. Vyvanse is amazing: gives me energy, do not have to nap every day, my thoughts and emotions are very thought out, have already improved in school. I actually hear people when they talk to me now! I am much more social, relaxed, and confident. I feel like myself with Vyvanse. Only downfall- makes me really tired when it wears off in the evening and I cannot drink more than 1 or 2 cups of coffee during the day, or else I get very anxious!"
9
March 12, 2013
55
136
49,436
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I just want to share my experience because I'm pretty impressed with this pill. I was on another pill previously and it was okay except for the fact that I would spot ALL THE TIME, which got annoying. So my Dr suggested I try this to see if my spotting would stop and at first I was hesitant to try it due to bad reviews I've read but I'm glad I tried it anyways because so far I don't have any negative reaction to it. No headaches, no increased appetite, no weight gain, no breast tenderness, I don't find myself really emotional, no pmsing which is great. I would recommend trying it, it take about 3 months for your body to adjust to bc pills. I'm glad it's working out for me, better than the previous pill I was on :)"
9
February 16, 2016
8
141
18,435
Zolpidem
insomnia
"I have been taking Ambien for many years and am totally addicted to it now. I can't sleep if I don't take it. I guess there are worse things to be addicted to. It is best to take it and get right to bed, no lingering in the kitchen. It really works!"
9
June 24, 2008
178
52
48,437
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"First I started off with Aviane and switched to Falmina which, from what I was told, is the generic brand. Honestly, I had the most trouble with Aviane. I would get nausea, very emotional, low sex drive and thick discharge. Never had any problems with spotting or irregular periods. Then when I started the Flamina, all basically was taken down a huge notch and the thick discharge went away. I like that I know the exact day I will start my period, it only lasts for about 4-5 days also very light, and usually I am not emotionally bothered. Occasionally I can be irrational and a bit of a cry baby, although, it wasn't as intense as when I was on Aviane. The only problem that I've had is my muscles can get very tender after work or exercise"
9
September 29, 2017
1
139
161,130
Risperidone
borderline personality disorde
"My 5 year old son was given this medication for anger associated with ADHD. He started on 0.5 mg and it worked right away. He was better able to control his anger and frustration. I started noticing what I thought were tics which we attributed to a stimulant (and so discontinued that) but kept him on the Risperidone. In fact, the psychiatrist increased his dosage to 1 mg. While the medicine worked in terms of his anger/frustration, he developed a very scary side effect: tardive dyskinesia. I stopped the medicine rather abruptly because of the abnormal movements and we went through a grueling two weeks or so of withdrawal. I know this medicine has some positive effects, but please use with caution."
1
August 23, 2011
19
122
174,527
Abreva
herpes simplex
"I woke up in the morning with redness at the site and a very slight bump that I could tell would soon form into a blister. I immediately applied Abreva to the site as instructed, and continued re-applying every 40 minutes or so within 3 hours the cold sore erupted into a full blown multi-blister sore. I quickly removed what ever was there and began to apply Zovirax. I have used it before but wanted to give Abreva a try. I WILL THROW AWAY WHATEVER I HAVE BOUGHT AND WILL NEVER USE ABREVA Again. It literally made it 100 times worse."
1
February 16, 2017
19
101
213,713
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"I picked this up at CVS out of sheer desperation after suffering from a yeast infection for quite some time. I had tried clotrimazole and coconut oil in an attempt to resolve it more gradually, but I caved and bought the 1 day. Of course I looked at reviews after I had inserted it, so mild panic ensued. But! I had a very positive experience, which is what spurred me to write here. I understand if looking at the negative reviews scares you (they scared me too), but all I experienced was a mild warmth and today all seems completely cleared. Just thought I'd share a more positive spin on a product that truly worked for me."
10
March 6, 2017
37
117
26,243
Sprintec
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I have been on sprintec for about 7 months and from the 2nd month I got periods 2-3 times a month with a very heavy flo. I also started to not care about anyone or anything. I was very insensitive about thing which I should have some effect on me. Sex drive dropped drastically. From having sex 4 times a day to no sex for 3-5 weeks at a time. I was always tired. Just to wake up in the morning was a whole job in itself and I stayed tired all day. My husband and I agreed on not taking it o ly bc of the amount of my flo each time (again 2-3 times a month). I do not recommend this pill to anyone."
1
May 20, 2016
7
126
130,103
Levonorgestrel
emergency contraception
"I had unprotected sex on October 27 and took the pill 12 hours after because I realized I missed a pill the day before I had sex. I had knee pains right after taking it. I heard that if you are over 175 that the pill may not work (im about 240). 6 days after taking the pill I started having back pains and cramps on that day I also had a situation that made me emotional. Luckily my period came on as scheduled."
9
November 9, 2014
6
84
181,323
Prozac
depression
"They say this is supposed to take several weeks to kick in, but I noticed positive effects within 3 days of taking 20mg. Less irritable, less anxious, and feeling a bit more happy-go-lucky. I have noticed an increase in appetite, but I can't confirm if it's a side effect. I tend to eat more when I'm happier, and lose appetite when depressed."
10
June 17, 2016
52
62
65,318
Yasmin
acne
"The first month was the worst. I had the initial breakout everyone talks about. It started to get a little better then I had another bad breakout right before my sugar pills. I skipped the sugar pills and moved straight on to the second month. Now my skin has basically no breakouts on it, just some scarring and redness from my previous breakouts. I hope my skin continues to look better and not breakout. Yay for month 2!!!"
8
July 8, 2015
11
78
44,536
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I took Sprintec for a couple of years. My mood was good and it regulated my period well. My HUGE complaint is that Sprintec gave me yeast infections almost every month. I didn't know what was wrong with me, but my doctor said it was probably the Sprintec, which has a high dose of estrogen. "
6
June 24, 2009
11
56
114,233
Cyclessa
birth control
"I was on Cyclessa for three years. At first it was great, it took care of my cramping that I had week before my period. The bad news is I was very moody, no sex drive, and had a vaginal itch. I switched to Beyaz and it all stopped and life is great."
5
June 16, 2011
3
53
229,072
Tadalafil
erectile dysfunction
"At the age of 54 l can tell you that I've been lucky not to have needed this product earlier, but loosing a wife of 25yrs in 2010 was a curve ball that changed me forever. There came a point where l had to have my needs met only to find out that plumbing needed a little nudge. So I asked my PC doc for something with little side affects. He gave me the Cialis daily 5mg. 1st day l took 5mg by myself to see if l noticed any difference since she was never going find out, that's my plan and l'm sticking to it. Anyhow, this stuff WORKS, and works well. Then next night with her l took 10mg at 8pm, and the rest is history. By 11:00 l made my move, and it was the greatest thing to stay up till the sun came up , 100%Satisfied :)"
10
October 12, 2015
34
151
88,252
Adderall
adhd
"While not perfect, this drug helped me achieve around an 80% improvement in my focus, attention, and ability to see tasks through to the end. I take 20mg IR in the morning and 20mg early in the afternoon. I was never diagnosed with A.D.D when I was a kid likely because I barely went to see doctors as a child. I used illicit drugs my whole life until it caused me to almost kill myself. After being clean for a year, I noticed my problems persisted with attention, focus, and finishing tasks. After seeing a Psychiatrist and getting a proper test/diagnosis, I'm grateful. It's helped a lot."
8
January 19, 2017
50
107
99,830
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"Lemon wedges!! It really work to suck on/lick a lemon wedge in between drinks of this nasty stuff. But, if you didn't do that and you vomited it up - get Miralax for the 2nd dose (if you wasted the first). That's what I ended up doing but the 2nd dose of Suprep went down much easier when I went slower, sucked on the lemon, and used a straw."
6
April 29, 2016
10
69
220,507
Amitriptyline
irritable bowel syndrome
"I am not speaking from personal experience, but for my 12 year old son. He started having stomach issues about 2 years ago. His symptoms included bloating, gas pains, constipation, and diarrhea. Sometimes the stomach pains would keep him up at night, unable to sleep. We monitored his diet, and found that removing dairy helped, but did not eliminate the problem. We, along with doctors determined he suffered from Irritable Bowel Syndrome. A pediatric GI doctor recommended trying amitriptyline. He started with a 10 mg dose each night which seemed to help. After several months the dose was upped to 20 mg/night. It has made a significant difference! He sleeps well each night, and has not had a significant painful IBS flare up in almost a year!"
9
May 17, 2013
83
127
173,700
Brexpiprazole
major depressive disorde
"I have MDD severe/recurrent, gen anx w/a big social element, ADD & intrusive thoughts. I was about ready to go to an inpatient facility until my doc prescribed Rexulti. While still on the starter pack, I noticed significant improvement. I also take Effexor&Klonopin. (Ritilan for the ADD) I have mixed feelings about the side effects. I was super morbidly obese and lost 1/2 of my body weight. The weight-gain, up at 3-3:30 am and severe am dizziness are starting to wear me out. My doc says no more than 6 months but I have gained 7lbs in 3 weeks so I am not sure I want to see how much I will gain over the next 5 1/2 months...but, I was 1st diagnosed at 16, now 44 & I will say this drug is a lifesaver. Discount card program makes it 0.00!"
9
November 16, 2016
52
142
203,535
Carisoprodol
muscle spasm
"Best and most effective medicine. I was diagnosed with Degenerative disc disease (DDD) and have chronic muscle cramps, soreness, shocking pain at times I lose my breath. Physicians are fearful and forget their duty to treat pain. Seems as if things that work aren't prescribed so you have to continue paying for visits and paying for medicine that doesn't work. Doctors are suppose to monitor patients who abuse and misuse soma but nope, all of us are now drug seeking. I hate that I'm looked at that way. I just use herbal medicine."
10
October 18, 2017
8
93
117,334
Jublia
onychomycosis, toenail
"Used this diligently for 10 months - no polish and used an emery board to file the top of the nail to let the medication penetrate better. Saw perhaps a small improvement then went on vacation and wore polish for a week. After taking the polish off toenails looked just as bad as before I started. I did continue to apply the product the week I wore the polish. Still using to complete the one year required before supposedly seeing an improvement, but I'm not holding my breath."
2
February 16, 2016
8
88
109,932
Nexplanon
birth control
"I had implanon put in 3 times. Before implanon I would skip 2 or 3 months of my cycle then it would just hit me like a train bleed for a month straight, excruciating cramps, and never regular! I was put on implanon to regulate or erraticate it completely. I haven't had a problem since then. I can go 6 months without a period bleed for 3 days or so then go like 6 more months without one. Everyone's bodies have different reactions but my experience has been very pleasant. It's going on 9years since I got the first one put in."
10
June 6, 2016
6
102
220,648
Loestrin 24 Fe
birth control
"I have been on the pill since December 29th. It's now March 6th. I'm only 17 years old and i got on the pill for acne and very irregular periods. I'm sexually active also, yet i did not tell my doctor or mother. I don't think that ths pill has really set into my body yet. I still have terrible acne and my periods haven't been light and regular every month. I don't know what it is. I hope this pill will work eventually. Any advice? Just wait and see? Answers!"
5
March 7, 2011
0
91
205,136
Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine
migraine
"I had the worst migraine of my life for three days. I felt like I'd tried everything possible. Nothing touched the pain. It was blinding. My husband brought me the Goodies powder. It was awful tasting, but within a half hour my migraine was gone. It's a miracle. I'm grateful."
10
February 12, 2013
11
50
122,931
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel
endometriosis
"I am very displeased. I started cryselle because my previous birth control wasn't strong enough to stop bleeding caused by endometriosis. This drug made me very sad, depressed and angry and I had a lot of mood swings. On top of all of that, I gained 14 pounds in a month. What fun."
1
March 16, 2016
2
53
55,302
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"I've been on Contrave for 2.5 months. I was borderline obese when I started and have a form of Type 1 diabetes (it's adult-onset type 1). So far I've lost 22.6 pounds- I'm very, very pleased! I've had no adverse side effects. The feeling of greater control over how much I eat is both liberating and hugely beneficial to maintaining a healthy weight. Contrave has literally changed my relationship to food-portion control becomes much easier rather than a constant struggle. I'm so thankful for this drug- for me it's been life changing!"
10
November 20, 2015
14
92
163,190
Dovonex
psoriasis
"I used it in the early days of my psoriasis and it worked wonders. I use it now because I've tried so many natural & Rx meds that did worse for me. It has cleared my plaque psoriasis totally and a trick I learned from my Dr. is put some water on the skin and it will spread more easily and you'll use less of the cream. It doesn't take much to work. Make sure if your taking supplements that you get off them. Especially vitamin D3. You will notice deep dark scares from the plaques, but they will eventually fade over time. I'll put up with the bruised look rather than the silvery, scales. Also, you can use a foundation make up (yes I am a guy) to cover them up. I got that secret from my wife. Everything is fine and cleared up."
10
February 13, 2010
36
145
156,462
Ropinirole
restless legs syndrome
"This drug is a miracle cure for RLS!! From the first night on, I have experienced NO RLS! It certainly gives you a better night's sleep! I wish I'd known about this drug a long time ago."
10
March 1, 2008
12
37
138,695
Phentermine
weight loss
"I started Adipex on 9/19/2011 starting weight was 202 being 5ft tall and only 23 with five kids since my doctor started me on the pills. I now weigh 187.6 pounds. I work out Monday through to Friday. I love it. I feel better my goal is to lose 60 pounds and I'm not stopping until I get there. I drink nothing but water everyday. I get dry mouth a lot but that's about it. I recommend this pill to anyone. I used to sleep all day, now I'm up all day. The pill has changed me as a person. I still have a lot to lose until I reach my goal."
10
October 11, 2011
20
112
228,876
Tadalafil
erectile dysfunction
"Took one 10mg per docs instruction, penis felt funny, felt unusual inside. We were expecting a lot. Very dependent on mood, my penis felt so odd, that was it. Same thing next morning erect but then gone in 2 seconds. I am kind of odd, read one other person had same experience. Very bummed about this, anyway she was cool about it. We normally have good sex but I can not go for more than a few minutes. With this Cialis I couldn't stay up at all."
1
December 2, 2016
29
87
103,151
Estarylla
birth control
"This is the first BC pill I've taken. My doctor put me on it after 8 weeks post partum. I've always had very regular 5 day periods. Heavyish for 3 days, and very light for 2. I've been on this pill for almost 3 weeks now. I spotted for the first week and then stopped completely for a couple of days. It has now been 10 days straight of pretty heavy bleeding with no end in sight. I use a menstrual cup which I have to change more often than on my heaviest days of my normal period. I just called my doctor to ask to switch to a new medication and the nurse told me it's just my period coming early and to finish out the pack of pills (3 active and 7 inactive "period pills"). So I will probably bleed for another 10 days, if not longer. Awesome."
1
May 3, 2017
1
150
53,068
Bevacizumab
glioblastoma multi
"I started Avastin in November of 2009 after my spinal cord tumor started growing again. I was diagnosed with brain cancer in February 2009. The tumor is in my spinal cord, not in my brain. It effects my right leg. Makes it weak. I had surgery and went through radiation and chemo in April. The tumor was shrinking all summer and then started to grow again. In November 2009, I started Avastin as an addition to the existing Chemo called Temodar. As soon as I started Avastin, the tumor started to shrink, but my symptoms got way worse. So, I have a shrinking tumor, but side effects that are worse. "
6
February 2, 2010
82
111
2,617
Plaquenil
systemic lupus erythematosus
"I was diagnosed with Discoid lupus in 2009 and I began using Plaquenil once I stopped breastfeeding. Initially, the only difference I noticed was my hair stopped falling out. After taking Plaquenil for a less than a year my face and neck started turning black. My dermatologist is convinced that Plaquenil is the culprit and just recently confirmed it. Between my rheumatologist and dermatologist they're trying to find the right medicine that will work. I've been using bleaching creams for about 9 months and they haven't worked well. I tried to come off Plaquenil but I experience bad headaches and hair loss."
6
December 24, 2011
56
102
186,377
Desvenlafaxine
depression
"I am a 67 year old female and I have suffered from fibromyalgia for approximately 35 years. With that being said I have also suffered from depression over the years and have taken Prozac and Zoloft with no effect. For the past 3 months I have been suffering from anxiety and depression and have been extremely nauseated and have lost 16 pounds. I was on venlafaxine for 2-1/2 weeks with no results and have now been on Pristiq for 9 days and instantly felt 100% better. I have my appetite back and have much more energy. I actually feel like living again. I hope my health continues to be better on the medication."
10
June 29, 2011
13
113
50,337
Gabapentin
pain
"I have prolapsed disc at C7 in my neck and inoperable spinal stenosis. The pain is relentless and unbearable. I took various NSAIDS and Co-codamol at maximum dosage. The pain was still very bad. My doctor prescribed Gabapentin. I started at 300mg, 3 times a day and as this took the edge off the pain, I decided to go straight up to 900mg, 3 times a day. At this level, in conjunction with the other medicines, the pain is now generally distant to tolerable which is fantastic, although the efficacy does tend to wear off a little near the time of the next dosage. Ramping up to a high dosage so quickly definitely made me feel a bit tripy, as well as paranoid, irritable and aggressive but this has, thankfully, subsided over time."
9
January 4, 2014
116
133
70,331
Zofran
nausea/vomiting
"I have been having a lot of stomach issues. I was told it was a bunch of things. At last it took about 4 months to conclude it was my colon. After a bout in the hospital I was given Zofran which worked wonders in no time at all; was also given Phenergan at one point and immediately became extremely irate until I passed out from it. In comparison Zofran is a God send. Can be expensive."
10
December 13, 2014
21
77
27,725
Lexapro
anxiety
"I started Lexapro about 4 weeks ago. It helped anxiety but depression was still there. I talked with counsellor today and he had just gotten back from a symposium on depression. He said people sometimes underuse their anti-depressants. They feel a little better but till not great. He advised increasing the medication to a level I feel really better. So I am going up to 10 mg. I think 10-15 mg may be right for me. Keep trying, this is a chemical imbalance, runs in families. If you R not satisfied w/results then try increasing your dose after discussing with Dr of course. I am so happy to have found this med, my anxiety is already getting better, I've had no major side effects. I wish you all the best."
8
November 10, 2017
9
130
140,383
Sprycel
chronic myelogenous leukemia
"Was diagined in November of 2008 with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. I opted to be involved in the Dasatinib trial. I was in remission in less that 2 months. Everything was great, few side effects, until July of 2012 when I started coughing. I was told to stop taking Dasatinib as it had caused water in my lungs, after a 7 week stop, I was put back onto Dasatinib at 1/2 my initail dose 50mg per day. Again all seemed well. In August of 2013 I could not catch my breath but had no cough. It was so bad we went to Emergency at the hospital. There I found out fluid in my lungs again. I am off Dasatinib and am no longer able to take it as my body rejected it. I won't know what medicine I will be going on until the fluid is all out of my lungs. My oncologist says 12 weeks."
8
August 23, 2013
19
155
79,181
Plan B One-Step
emergency contraception
"So I never write reviews but if you're on this page then I'm sure you're scared, as I was. And reading reviews eased my mind, so I'm trying to ease someone else's. The condom broke and we didn't realize until after we had sex, meaning he ejaculated completely inside of me. This happened on day 12 of my 28 day cycle, meaning I was pretty fertile at that point. We rushed to get Plan B and I took the pill an hour later. The only side effect from the pill was That I was nauseous. Thankfully my period came, it was two days early. I'm very glad this pill worked."
10
July 18, 2016
18
110
128,801
Phentermine
weight loss
"I started using Phentermine 2 weeks ago and lost 10 Pounds so far. I could probably have lost more but forced myself to eat small amounts. I could have gone without because my appetite just vanished. I learnt from previous experience though that my body doesn't agree with that and then I binge. An added benefit for me is, that the medicine keeps me awake during the day. I have narcolepsy and had to stop my medication for that when starting Phentermine. So all in all its amazing. Even now at Christmas it's not hard to keep the diet up."
10
December 25, 2014
14
100
65,204
Hydrochlorothiazide
high blood pressure
"I am so grateful for this site and all the thoughtful comments. I now know I was not crazy or anything. I was on hydrochlorothiazide off and on for many years along with other different medicines. I always quit taking it because I got so sick. So I finally put myself on Lasix along with my Atenolol and now I feel just fine with the smallest dose of Lasix. The doctors mostly don't seem to know how sick it makes many people. Thought it was our imagination. I am now certain."
1
July 28, 2010
104
91
182,252
Mirena
abnormal uterine bleeding
"I usually had no problem with my period. Came every month for about 3 or 4 days max. Until this last month I had abnormal heavy bleeding, changing pads every hour. My doctor started me on progesterone despite the fact that I'm allergic to it. Insertion was very painful since my cervix is small and never had kids so insertion was painful and the lidocaine made my heart beat fast. I had really bad cramping after the procedure and still in pain. We will see if this helps me. "
5
June 28, 2011
1
90
139,108
Phentermine
weight loss
"I started taking Adipex in June of 2007 and stopped taking it in April 2008. I lost 55lbs with it but I quit cold turkey in May on 2008 and since then I have gained most of my weight back. When I went to talk to my doctor about getting back on it he told me not to stop taking it all at once but to lower my dosage slowly. That's why I gained most of my weight back. He put me back on it 3 days ago and I have already lost 5 lbs. So I do recommend Adipex to anyone. Just make sure your doctor does approve it because it can speed your heart rate up and give you lots of energy. It is great."
10
January 22, 2009
90
127
101,850
Terbinafine
onychomycosis, toenail
"Took the medication for 35 days, was onto my second script, when I got loss of taste, my mouth tasted like sour milk 24/7, when eating sweet food I couldn't taste the sweet, and anything sweet made the sour milk taste in my mouth worse. Also eating dairy gave the same effect. Eating salted food was tasteless. Great DIET PILL, as everything tastes so foul, including water. Went to the Doctor, says stop taking it, and the foul taste could last for several weeks, return if still no good in six weeks. My toe nail was starting to look better, but needed to complete the course. Will have to revert to natural method tea tree oil. Also got headaches with this medication, although that could be due to lack of water as drinking water tastes sour."
2
July 24, 2016
29
136
83,397
Kenalog-10
alopecia
"I received kenalog/lidocaine injections in my c spine (neck) three months on (once a month shot) and six months off. I noticed immediately my hair grew!! I went from this fragile hair to a freakin awesome thick head of hair what seemed to be overnight! First time in my life!! I was thrilled! Literally seemed over night! I swear by the injections for my spine did it!!"
10
January 15, 2016
30
67
174,878
Metamucil
constipation
"I always considered eating certain foods was enough to combat constipation but have found that as I aged this was not sufficient. I decided to start using Metamucil and found this to be easy to take, tasteless and the condition has vastly improved."
10
November 18, 2013
50
43
45,675
Fluoxetine
anxiety and stress
"I took 20mg Prozac from age 16 to 27 to make sure my anxiety and depression didn't interfere with being successful in high school and college. The 20mg completely got rid of my anxiety and depression. This dose, however, was too stimulating causing loopiness, decreased concentration in conversations, hyperactivity, and extended laughing spells over silly things. This dose also made it very difficult to orgasm and numbed up my emotions where it was difficult to feel whether I was in love with someone or not when dating. I did not realize these side effects until I finally got off Prozac at age 27, could feel my emotions, and discover my true personality off meds. Orgasms great now."
8
August 28, 2013
63
117
231,922
Trazodone
sedation
"The doctor prescribed 100mg nightly for sleeplessness. I found I could fall asleep within 5-10 minutes (no more bedtime TV) and sleep wonderfully, waking up alert, feeling great, ready to go. However, sometime around noon each day I'd find my eyes getting blurry (no more reading). I cut the dosage down to 50mg, same thing happened. I cut it down to 25mg nightly and I still fell asleep in 5-10 minutes, stayed asleep, awoke refreshed and raring to go, and VOILA, no blurry eyes. Trazodone is a wonder."
10
January 11, 2011
86
88
48,704
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"sooo, I started these pill back in January and I've gained over 20 pounds and here lately I've been spotting , breast been super sore and headaches are terrible.. I need a different pill cause the weight gain is absolutely terrible!!!"
5
April 11, 2017
1
41
121,716
Venlafaxine
hot flashes
"After suffering from extreme hot flashes, night sweats and overwhelming anxiety, that I really thought was just me and my lot in life, my cousin told me about her Dr. giving her Effexor. I made an appointment and now take 75mg. I am a different person!! Sometimes have to look in the mirror to be sure it is me. It took me years to discover I can feel good!"
10
July 28, 2014
136
69
150,076
Denavir
cold sores
"I get cold sores frequently in fall and winter. Denavir is wonderful! When I use it at the first sign, sometimes it doesn't even develop into a cold sore. I always keep this on hand."
10
November 18, 2008
10
35
213,667
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"So this was my first yeast infection, and I know it's recommended you go to the Dr first. I had read that some home remedies work, so I was downing Oregano Oil and rubbing yeast gard all over the place. I read online that Monistat is a good anti-fungal, so I got desperate and bought some. So I bought the 1 day ovule. I inserted it and felt fine for the next couple of hours. But then I went to the restroom, and after I started itching REALLY bad for about a couple hours and then it slowly calmed down. I went to bed about 12 and woke up at 7 feeling completely normal. My lady area is a little sore as to be expected. I have a high pain tolerance, so I mean, it itched, but not as bad as some of the comments on here. I recommend it."
8
July 27, 2017
8
150
64,809
Sertraline
anxiety and stress
"I just started taking 50 mg after 10 mg of celexa wasn't keeping the panic at bay. First few days I felt my head clear and the negative thoughts slip away. By day 5 I'm feeling out of sorts, afraid and a bit emotional. I'm cutting down to 25 mg but hoping this will all pass. I'm really hoping for the medicine to give me my life back but worried about side effects."
6
July 26, 2015
13
73
37,450
Vyvanse
adhd
"I'm 33 and have struggled with ADHD for as long as I can remember. I was prescribed Vyvanse for the first time 6 months ago. I noticed a huge difference within just a couple days. Unlike Ritalin and Adderall, I'm not moody and it actually works the entire day. My focus and concentration has improved greatly and so has my quality of life. The only drawbacks are that I've noticed a decreased appetite and usually it takes an hour or two to "kick in". I don't take it on weekends to help avoid developing a tolerance (this was per my physician's advice) and I seem to be restless at night on days when I don't take it. But overall, Vyvanse has helped me more than any other ADHD medication I've ever been on. Strongly recommended!"
9
June 8, 2013
58
135
15,538
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I have been on Lo Loestrin Fe for one month exactly. So far I love it! I started my first pill on the first day of my period and no problems. I bleed about 3-4 days after my period was supposed to stop but I guess that is normal. Other than that, it is perfect!"
10
January 7, 2017
5
55
202,055
Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin
acne
"I've never written a review of anything before. My face was flawless after high school. Here and there I would break out but nothing major. I am now 25 and started suffering from acne located primarily on my jawline. It was awful! I spent a small fortune on products and nothing worked. I finally went to the doctor and was prescribed benzaclin and it is amazing! I have been on it for three weeks today exactly and my face is so clear. There was a little itching at first if I slathered on too much. Now I only use it as spot treatment and that works great too!"
8
September 29, 2017
3
108
37,111
Zepatier
hepatitis c
"I started Zepatier in July 2016 and completed the 12 week program . I did have some side effects which included headache and fatigue but that only lasted for the first few weeks . I found that while taking the medication you kind of feel a little off/not yourself but I continued to go to work throughout the program . My 4 week blood work came back virus not detected as did my 8 week and 12 week end of treatment . I just received my 6 month bloodwork and the virus is still not detected . I was a little worried when I first started taking this medication about side effects and the final outcome but as I look back now the decision was the right one and outcome was what I hoped for ."
10
January 13, 2017
37
136
229,335
Lurasidone
schizophrenia
"I took this medication for nearly two years at the highest dose of 120mg for schizophrenia. It completely helped with my hallucinations and delusional thinking. I had been on 650mg of seroquel previous to starting Latuda and I would still hear voices. I take latuda with a snack at 8pm and I am ready for sleep between 930 - 10pm and sleep well through the night. My only complaint is that it does cause an increase in appetite and weight gain. At this present time I take 900mg lithium, 150mg luvox, 72mg concerta and Latuda dose has been lowered to 80mg. I have noticed that my appetite has decreased. Delusions and hallucinations have not returned."
9
July 18, 2017
11
115
16,128
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"This pill made me break out like crazy. Also, it made me very depressed and irritated with everyone!! I gained a little weight and ate like crazy , I tried to get off of it but my doctor says I should take it for 3 months so my body can get used to it ."
6
May 6, 2016
7
55
110,569
Nexplanon
birth control
"Got the implant in July 2014 after giving birth to my daughter. No period and no bad side effects until June of this year when I stopped nursing. Then began the random bleeding (for anywhere from a few days to weeks at a time). I have gained weight about 10lbs, but I'm not entirely sure if that is from Nexplanon or no longer nursing. All in all, it's not horrible, but I really don't like bleeding all the time!! I've been thinking about having it removed, but we plan on trying to have another child late this coming spring, so I'll probably just try to hang in there a few more months before having it taken out. It is effective!"
8
December 15, 2015
2
120
203,882
Suvorexant
insomnia
"I have suffered from insomnia for many years after doing shift work. I feel I have exhausted all other meds that were given to me......trazadone, Lunesta, Seroquel, Ambien, etc. Nothing worked. THEN this wonderful drug came into my life. For the first time in many, many years I was able to sleep 7-8 hours after taking Belsomra. I never felt better than when I took the Belsomra. My happiness faded fast as my insurance company wouldn't cover it and it was far too expensive for me to do on my own. My insurance required that I try three of "their" listed medications before they will consider covering this. Even then my co-pay would be $80 per month. Still out of my reach. Can't wait until there is a generic. Definitely recommend!"
10
November 20, 2015
21
131
135,269
Bentyl
irritable bowel syndrome
"I've dealt with severe irritable bowel syndrome problems since about 14, and the older I got, the worse it got. Nothing really helped until Bentyl. The only medicine that has ever helped me this far. It works within half an hour. The one downside is I can only take it outside of work because I feel "high" within ten minutes, every time."
9
April 10, 2014
117
62
1,830
Colchicine
gout, acute
"Have been on Uloric for 4 months. Getting flare ups in knee (which Doc says will go away in another month or so). Colcrys has terrible side effects but gets the job done on the pain immediately. Is a trade off I have to make for a while."
10
June 5, 2013
17
48
181,026
Olopatadine
seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
"Lifesaver. I have dry eyes and Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis Thygeson. These drops give me relief within seconds. I don't use them every day I only use it as an emergency treatment (almost like an asthma inhaler). But when I do use it, boy does it give me relief. I'm very thankful for these drops. I tried everything else under the sun in terms of over the counter drops and none work as well as Pazeo."
10
April 26, 2017
3
75
3,276
Nitrofurantoin
prevention of bladder infection
"It works great for the bladder infection, but the only thing..I itch like crazy in my hands first, then feet, my head..I was on them about 3 weeks.call my Dr.she had to stop them. Short term was fine. But over 1 1/2 weeks is when the itching started . Never take them on an empty stomach."
10
May 15, 2016
13
56
157,121
Differin
acne
"I've been battling acne ever since I was a teenager, and now I'm 23, still battling acne until here recently. I had heard about Differin, and how adapalene can help stubborn acne. I purchased the gel about 2 weeks ago, and I must say my breakouts are almost gone. I dealt with dryness and a burning sensation the first few days, but my skin got used to it after that. What helps is washing your face, applying moisturizer, and THEN applying the differin. This makes it less harsh for the skin. I can't wait to see how my skin will look in 2 months. Don't give up on this stuff, it's a work in progress."
9
February 2, 2017
23
115
197,867
Perindopril
high blood pressure
"Started Coversyl 2.5mg after my readings would show an average 150/95. I took the first dose in the morning and at night when going to bed I got a tachychardia which lasted 3 hours. 150bpm average and it wouldn't stop. Very scary. The first 10 days were horrible, dizziness, lightheaded, hypertension crisis, you name it. Diastolic number went down but not the systolic one. Average reading 145/75. Experienced anxiety and panic disorder. Went to the emergencies because I was feeling very unwell. They increased the dose to Coversyl 5mg. It was even worse and I went to a cardiologist afterwards who switched me to a beta blocker."
1
March 6, 2017
5
107
35,701
Buprenorphine / naloxone
opiate dependence
"Found this medication to be very effective in the betterment of my quality of life. No impairment whatsoever, during work or study. My sincere experience. Sincerely. Junior, from Dan Juan ,Puerto Rico. Thankyou"
9
November 6, 2016
16
33
219,458
Dexmethylphenidate
adhd
"I started my 6 year old on this medication a few months ago. It has really helped her in school. I just don't know how to handle her when the medicine wears off or before she takes it. Overall a great medicine for my child."
7
January 21, 2009
1
45
173,373
Alli
obesity
"It does what it says, so 3 stars. If you like orange oil coming out your butt, missing work, and fryer grease farts, then you'll like Alli. I'm thinking, if you don't have a lot of fat in your food, then it might be tolerable, but I'm not willing to find out. "
3
May 9, 2016
59
53
39,084
Contrave
weight loss
"Female 5'7" 179lbs I started Contrave on 5/7/17. I am going into week 3. As of now no significant weight loss. And my appetite is not as nearly diminished as I thought I would be. The first day it did I did not eat all day till dinner and even then it was a small portion. I drink water non stop, cut the soda, still allow myself one cup of coffee Mon-Fri. I do get a little nausea and slight headaches, but nothing to bad. I am someone who suffers from Migraines but this is pill is not adding to them at all.. So that I am thankful for, no depression or anxiety so that is a plus. I have cut my food in take and I am eating smaller portions. I do go to the gym 3 times a week. I have a friend that lost 60lbs over an 8 month period. So I am hopeful"
5
May 17, 2017
13
157
27,576
Ivermectin
head lice
"My youngest daughter came down with lice 3 yrs ago from my sitter's daughter. Needless to say by the time I found out, my other daughter and myself had it too. Pediatrician advised to try OT counter drugs 3 times first. After spending over $500, got prescription for Sklice (not covered on insurance then). It cleared up the first try. Best product & worth $300 paid. I though was leary and left some items (stuff animals to pillows) in bags for over a year. Now 3 years later, and once again youngest daughter as caught as she will not wear her hair up due to sensory issues. Had doctor to prescribe without trying anything else. With coupon this time paid $10 instead of $59 a tube (my co-pay)! Now praying for good results again."
10
October 1, 2016
8
134
146,853
Alprazolam
anxiety
"I suffer from complicated grief and PTSD, I lost my only child to severe mental illness almost six years ago. My anxiety is through the roof right now. Psychiatrist prescribed Ativan but it does nothing really (.5 MG) compared to Alprazolam (generic for Xanax). Even splitting a .5 MG pill helps me to stop frantic behaviors. But this stuff is addictive, you have to be careful never to go over prescribed daily dose and I don't know how difficult it will be to stop this medication, if I ever decide to do that."
8
January 8, 2017
30
93
34,570
Tysabri
multiple sclerosis
"I have been on only 3 types of medications for MS and this (Tysabri) is the best of the 3. I have been on it since June 2010 and have had no ill side effects! I started this medication with a different Dr but once I became JC positive he wanted me to switch to a different medication. I was not happy with the choices he gave me and he was very adamant that I needed to change medications. I did some research about another MS Clinic and made an appointment there. My Dr now is still very careful with me and keeps taking blood tests every 3 months to monitor my JC number. Last month my number was .65 and as long as it stays below 1.5 he is Ok with me taking it. This medication makes me able to be my husband care taker!"
10
January 14, 2015
75
146
211,832
Lamotrigine
depression
"I've been under treatment for depression for over 10 years and I've tried Prozac, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Luvox, Cymbalta, Efexor and a few more. Efexor was by far the worst! Instead of making me awake I was sleeping around 16 hours at day and little I know my blood pressure was always high. I've started Lamotrigine about 2-3 weeks ago and I'm still on 25mg, but I can tell the difference in my energy and I'm not taking naps during the day at all!!! I don't even feel like it. My energy level is great, something that was making me even more depressed!!!! Life is good again!"
10
December 27, 2016
53
106
44,168
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
birth control
"I started using Ortho Cyclen about 8 moths ago. In the beginning I was very nauseous but after a month or two I felt great. I have had no side effects. I love this pill. It works great. I have experienced once or twice vaginal dryness but it has cleared up. It has made my periods lighter but has not extended the days. I like it. I really recommend it."
10
November 8, 2011
14
70
15,219
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I was switched to this generic the beginning of the year by my insurance. I was on generess (chewable) with no problems what so ever. This pill has made me gain weight. I have stubborn acne in odd places (face, chest, even down there!) that won't go away or pop. My anxiety is through the roof. At least it makes my periods light and pain free."
3
June 8, 2017
1
66
33,403
Microgestin Fe 1 / 20
birth control
"I switched from Tri-Sprintec to Microgestin Fe. I tried Microgestin Fe for two months and I actually felt suicidal. I didn't feel that way with Tri-Sprintec at all so I switched back. Also my headaches seemed to last longer with this one. Extremely undesirable side effects."
1
September 29, 2015
6
46
19,590
Pregabalin
ibromyalgia
"Miracle product for Fibromyalgia. Unfortunately picked up some weight but: Do you want to be thin or have chronic pain/ be immobile? Cannot do without it. My muscles "freeze" and I have spasms if I don't take it"
10
March 18, 2013
77
38
157,879
Accutane
acne
"Please think twice about this medication. I struggled with cystic acne from middle school until now (I'm 35). I took Accutane and it cleared up my skin for several years. It does seem like a miracle pill and the results were impressive. However, the side effects listed are REAL and can happen years after taking the medicine. It is not worth it. I was diagnosed with colitis and that is way worse than having bad skin. I wish I had never taken Accutane because now I will have to deal with stomach pain, bleeding, diarrhea and taking medication for the rest of my life."
3
August 7, 2011
33
104
182,161
Clomipramine
obsessive compulsive disorde
"Clomipramine began improving my OCD symptoms within a couple of weeks and seems to have all but eliminated my intrusive, repletetive thinking at this point. I still have off-days from time to time, but my therapist and doc both agree that's to be expected. This stuff has taken me from not being able to function to getting back to my life. The only downside is I have experienced some difficulty reaching orgasm. Not every time, but from time to time. Erections are fine and libido is actually increased - due to just feeling so much better. All in all that's a small price to pay for what feels like a restoration of my basic sanity."
8
March 9, 2016
23
115
204,309
BuSpar
anxiety
"I started taking buspar about 2 months ago. I started having "brain zaps" and I thought it was temporary. It was not. I started getting water retention and I wanted to eat more than usual. I also was extremely irritable constantly. I was told to take 5mg twice daily. I started with half a pill then after a week the whole pill 2x daily. I since then I decreased my dose to half. Now I'm off completely. All of the side effects have stopped almost immediately. No brain zaps, irritability decreased slowly, and water retention stopped. This pill didn't do anything except all of the bad. On the positive side - getting off of it does not give you severe withdrawal."
1
January 6, 2017
28
121
165,128
Phentermine / topiramate
weight loss
"I can't share much YET because I literally started this medication last Sunday (today is Thursday). Only have two complaints - the cost is the first one! I hate that insurance won't cover this, and #2 (something I see no one else complain about!) is constipation! It's awful. Just a few days in and I do take Colace every day, plus I also take Miralax. I even took senna tablets last night and nothing. Ugh! That's so uncomfortable. I haven't weighed myself yet, I will do it this Sunday and see if anything has been lost one week down."
6
March 13, 2014
39
99
136,364
Mirvaso
rosacea
"I've had mild Rosacea for nearly 10 years. This is by far the best product to take the redness away, albeit temporarily. It is important that you use this product properly. Once a day and ideally at the same time every day. I use it in the mornings when I wake up and I combine it with Metrosa gel in the evenings. If not used in the right way back flushes of redness can occur but I have managed this by using both medications in a regimented manner. Metrosa on its own doesn't seem to do much but together with Mirvaso the pair work brilliantly."
8
February 3, 2016
17
105
106,133
Atomoxetine
adhd
"80mg enables me to concentrate, I take it at bedtime. I have noticed a change in appetite, but that's good for me because I am overweight. I do have dry mouth a lot. Dr. is moving me up to 120 mg. So we will see how that works. I am able to get more done while on this medicine."
8
January 21, 2010
25
59
31,259
Miconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"I don't understand any of these reviews. I used the 3 day that came with the ovules and the external cream. I didn't find any itching or burning and it cleared me up nicely."
10
August 25, 2016
8
34
194,859
Levetiracetam
seizures
"My 2 year old grandson was drop falling constantly every 2/3 min. He already was taking toprimate and onfi. We started koppra and the falling decrease with one dosage. three days now and no falls, no shakes or jerks."
8
September 12, 2015
15
39
127,720
Phentermine
weight loss
"Lost 45 lbs on this medicine and couldn't be happier. This pill works. I have kept the weight off for 6 mos now and desire to lose another 15 - 20 Lbs so I'm going back on it. My belly has shrunk! 5 ft 2 started at 212 lbs, now 167 lbs. Some people that haven't seen me in a while do a double take. Counting my calories, exercising 5 days a week, keeping a food diary and drinking lots of H2O helps too. Good luck all!"
10
March 24, 2017
76
87