Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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181,525	Prozac	panic disorde	"I started experiencing panic attacks a few months ago, so bad that I thought I was dying each time I had one, my college NP prescribed me Prozac, the first month of taking it was HELL, my anxiety defiantly increased and I had more frequent panic attacks, my doctor said this was normal and to stick with it and I did! Let me tell you it has changed my life, I am able to function normally now and even though I experience some anxiety, I am able to manage it. Prozac has just made me a genuinely happier person and I recommend it to anyone with anxiety, especially with panic attacks and depression."	9	March 20, 2014	156	113
135,530	Tamiflu	influenza	"I started to develop classic flu symptoms at 3.00 pm Tuesday. I am looking after my husband who is receiving chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer, so it was vital that I get back on my feet ASAP. I visited the GP at 5.45pm Tuesday and had a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius. I was prescribed Tamiflu and took the first dose at 6.30pm. I took a second dose at about midnight and by about 3.00 am the fever had gone as well as the terrible aches and pains. I have also been taking large doses of Cenovis brand Horseradish, Garlic and Vitamin C, and prescribed doses of paracetamol. At midday on Day 2, still taking Tamiflu and feeling 90% normal, however I am still isolating myself as much as possible and disinfecting everything I touch!"	10	August 21, 2012	12	136
11,046	Terbinafine	onychomycosis, toenail	"I can tolerate most medicine side effects, but after 2-3 weeks, EVERYTHING had no taste or tasted metallic. I stopped after 5 weeks; I needed to eat. Taste came back fairly fast. I tried to stick it out but couldn't. The weird/loss of taste was too much."	3	February 24, 2011	58	47
227,404	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I am 51 year old on my 2nd Implanon device; the first one replaced at 3 years as recommended. I did gain some weight, but it's more a water retention thing. I used to have very painful periods, which is why my GYN recommended it. I'm one of the lucky ones. Have not had any periods in 5 years, (spotted a bit the first month only) and plan to continue to use the Implanon until I'm completely menopausal (still perimenopausal). The only reason I can't give it a 10 is whenever my blood pressure is taken in the left arm, the implant site "pinches", solved by having BP taken on the other arm, but I was told I shouldn't be able to notice it. Cost a bit up front (even with insurance), but saved on prescription co-pays for 3 years so still cost effective."	9	July 12, 2013	7	144
222,132	Rozerem	insomnia	"My Doc recently refused to renew my Rx for Ristoril 30mg and switched me to Rozerem 8mg. I'm beginning to think she's playing me with a placebo. My problem has never been falling asleep; it is staying asleep that's problematic. With the Ristoril it was lights out for 6 - 8 hrs. Now I'm staring at the ceiling till sunrise after about 1.5 hrs. of light sleep. The spontaneous naps during daylight whenever I sit or recline exacerbate the problem at night. I'm getting ready to doctor shop."	1	December 13, 2016	26	88
134,273	Prednisone	copd	"Have had to use prednisone for many reasons ..I believe it's a miracle drug..a life saver!! But with bad side effects... and shouldn't be taken for long periods of time .. I suffer from COPD, psoriasis, and cirrhosis of the liver.. I should be 6 ft. under at the age of 68 with all my issues but like I said prednisone is helping me to live day to day!!!"	9	July 1, 2016	27	69
182,165	Clomipramine	obsessive compulsive disorde	"This medication was a miracle for my OCD like I swear my intrusive thoughts had almost gone! I was able to do things that I couldn't do with OCD! Sadly I couldn't continue it as I got a really bad side affect of low blood pressure! I wasn't able to do much during this time. It was worth a try though!"	8	November 16, 2015	40	61
55,533	Dabigatran	prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation	"I've been taking this medication (Pradaxa) for almost a year now. I was just recently taken off of it by my cardiologist. I was fine for the first few months or so. As time went on one by one I started to have side effects. There have been several varying from constipation or diarrhea, to horrible bloating in my stomach and abdomen, muscle and joint pain, less stamina, cuts/sores taking longer to heal, heartburn/acid reflux very profound, loss of appetite, etc. "	1	February 2, 2012	68	82
4,970	Orsythia	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I was put on this because I originally had irregular bleeding. Normally, a week before my period I would spot, have my period for about 3 days and be done. Since being put on Orsythia, I've already been fully bleeding for 2 weeks plus 1 week of heavy spotting before hand. Needless to say, I have an emergency OB appointment on Monday to get me on something else that doesn't make this condition worse than it already was. The only two things this helped with was the life altering cramps/body pains during pms and it also did not take away from my sex drive (though I could not even have sex because of the erratic bleeding).... I would NOT recommend this to my worse enemy."	3	September 17, 2016	4	125
24,540	Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes	bowel preparation	"Had a colonoscopy yesterday and the consultant was very impressed by how well this had worked on me! I found it tolerable to take. The first few mouthfuls are a struggle and I could not work out if it was because of the lemon smell or the taste so I tried drinking the next glass holding my nose - IMO it is definitely the salty taste that makes it hard to get down. Best advice is to drink it as fast as possible so it doesn't register so much on your tastebuds. Once it is down the lemon smell after-note is not so bad! Things really start to move quickly and dry toilet paper stings after a while. Use some sort of cream to alleviate it. It dehydrates too so drink water because a catheter vein (anaesthetic) is harder to find when dehydrated!"	9	September 18, 2015	15	143
85,990	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I was prescribed Sprintec because of longer than usual periods- I had three that lasted up to 11 days each. I started Sprintec 24 days ago, on the day my period started, and it hasn't ended yet. I've never missed a pill. I didn't get acne or nausea or mood swings or weight gain, but a 24 day long period (and counting) is definitely not what I signed up for. I'm going back to my doctor to switch off it immediately."	3	October 18, 2012	2	81
66,373	Valacyclovir	herpes simplex, suppression	"Valtrex has been a lifesaver for me. I've had this virus for 12 years now and would suffer through monthly outbreaks that lasted almost until the next outbreak would occur. I started by taking 2 500 mg pills/day or 3 pills if I had an outbreak. Now I take 1 500 mg pill once every second day and have had only one very minor outbreak in the last 2 years. If I feel an outbreak coming on I up my dosage to 3 pills a day and the outbreak is stopped/prevented. Valtrex is worth the cost, it makes living with this condition manageable. In addition to Valtrex, I avoid what I've found to be triggers for me...my only regret is not starting on this medication sooner."	10	January 5, 2014	146	126
24,020	Tretinoin	photoaging of the skin	"Definitely recommend Retin-A Tretinoin cream for aging skin, firstly recommend to use low-tretinoin consistency 0.025% and after go deeper with 0.05% and 0.1% creams and gels. My skin became more youthful, without pigmentation, brighter, wrinkles and fine lines became less visible and its only within first 2 months of usage, i'm pretty impressed! Thanks okdermo.com! Will use it all my life, would recommend it to everyone who have signs of aging, wrinkles, color fading, discoloration etc problems. Angela"	10	October 5, 2016	74	78
96,166	Sertraline	anxiety and stress	"I've only been using it for 4 days. Nausea was the major side effect and sleeping extremely well. The third day I got diarrhea which was a less pleasant side effect. I am 32 years old and my doctor started me on 50mg/ 1x daily. I have not had any heart palpitations or irregular heart beat since taking the medication. (I was having them before I started). I seem calmer, I feel a bit happier. My doctor recommended me using Zoloft (I'm taking the generic) because I was having panic attacks nearly every day. I hope it works as well for me as others, so far the side effects don't outweigh the benefits."	9	February 6, 2012	62	113
57,479	Oxymorphone	pain	"I have been in terrible lower back pain for over 2 years. After numerous MRI's and other tests and alot of different doctors, nothing showed up that should be causing that much pain. They did find a problem in my L1 disc but nothing major. I have a very high tolerence for pain and could barely function. All the different doctors put me on Vicodin 10/325 but it only worked for an hour. The doctors treated me as if I was a drug addict even my pain management doctor. After I took a so called routine drug test, my very next visit after she saw I passed my drug test she put me on Opana ER 20mg. Instantly my back pain was 90% gone. I don't feel high, just pain free. I forgot what that felt like. My pain level went from a 10 to a 3 instantly."	10	October 24, 2008	99	148
152,178	Ciprofloxacin	urinary tract infection	"6-8 years ago, I used to have a UTI every other month. Cipro was my go-to because I'm allergic to most others. It always worked. Haven't had an infection for at least 2-3 years until now- Cipro took care of it 100% in 3 days. It isn't easy on the digestive system, and definitely have to follow all instructions on bottle (don't take with calcium, or before anything fortified with vitamins &minerals and stay out of the sun!), but it works! The things I did to stop getting uti's: no baths, only showers; urinate before and after sex, lots of water and not too many caffeinated drinks, don't try to "hold it" (if you gotta go, then go!). Taking cranberry daily is helpful also."	9	July 6, 2016	108	124
151,569	Chantix	smoking cessation	"I have smoked for 44 years and quit with Chantix. It gave me the ability to quit. I smoked 2 pack a day and with Chantix I went down to 0 a day. It has been 9 and 3/4 years that I quit. Thank You Chantix "	10	October 14, 2015	20	47
120,475	Dapagliflozin	diabetes, type 2	"I have start taking forxiga 10 mg 6 months before. I have UTI and I feel that my power of muscles getting weaker and weaker. I am skinny and after taking this medicine I became even more skinny I continue to loose weight. It is horrible to me."	1	September 20, 2017	0	48
218,316	Amoxicillin / clavulanate	sinusitis	"Monday morning I went to my doctor and she diagnosed me with Sinusitis, and prescribed me with Augmentin. I took my first dose at around 11 am, 4 hours later I was feeling terribly nauseous with awful cramps. Though the medication had helped subside the pain in my head, there was a newfound pain in stomach. I stopped taking the medication on Wednesday because the stomach pains were unbearable. In my experience, this medication helped get rid of my sinus infection but now I am suffering through daily nausea and cramps and I have been off the antibiotics for 2 days."	1	May 21, 2015	28	101
149,129	Mirena	birth control	"I've had my IUD for almost 6 months now. I researched a lot about birth control before picking the Mirena. In the beginning, after having it in, it is a rough ride. Bad cramping, bleeding for a month straight. Once that stops and ur body adjusts, it's pretty nice to not have to think about birth control. I still PMS, get cramps, and have spotting around the time I would be having my period but not anything like how it was naturally. I have concerns about long term affects bc I'm only 21 and I would love to have babies one day, just not right now. Bc IUD are so new they are still working out long term affects so I would only suggest getting one if you are done having kids."	8	July 10, 2015	8	132
184,659	Efudex	keratosis	"I am now into my 15 day of using the efudix cream and I look scary I was told by my skin specialist to do my whole face and as directed have done so .I am a 51 year old woman that grew up on the coast and never thought any thing of it. After having a melanoma removed last year the ugliness ,pain and itchiness of this treatment is far better than a alternative outcome .Like others googled pictures and was horrified but remember the out come will be beautiful I would do it again in a heart beat."	9	May 14, 2015	120	100
200,783	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"I took chantix for 2 months, was very sick and very sleepy on it, but it worked. I have been smoke free for 13 weeks now, although I do still have strong cravings a few times a day. My biggest concern is that since going off of the chantix, I became very depressed, and started getting suicidal thoughts alot. Now I am on anti-depressants and anti-anxiety meds, which I had never needed before. My doctor thinks maybe I was borderline depressesd and that the chantix pushed it over the edge."	7	March 24, 2008	84	90
171,744	Loratadine	urticaria	"I have been taking this medication for 10 years due to multiple allergies, I TAKE IT AT NIGHT AS IT CAN CAUSE DROWSINESS, ALTHOUGH PERSONALLY I HAVE NOT FOUND THIS TO BE A PROBLEM."	10	February 27, 2013	26	34
130,598	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have had Mirena in for a little over 7 months. I love it for the fact I have not had a period for the entire time, just a little spotting for about 3 weeks after insertion. But I cramp pretty often still, but at my checkup the doctor told me if I could just make it through the first 6 months I would be good to go. But I'm still hurting pretty bad. I hate to keep taking medicine because I know it's not good for my body. I am tired of cramping all the time, because at times it's so bad I feel like curling up in a ball and sleeping all day. "	5	August 17, 2012	8	116
136,991	Isotretinoin	acne	"I went on Accutane 25 years ago for mild acne. As a young woman you do not want to be worried about pimples on your face. I went on the standard dose - 40mg a day. I had mild dry lips - buy Elizabeth Arden's 8 hour lip cream it's great. My skin afterwards was amazing and I did not have a pimple for 20 years afterwards. Just people raving about how perfect my skin was. I'm now 46 and in excellent health so for me there are no long term effects at all. Don't believe the horror stories on the Internet by people with an axe to grind. Accutane is the only drug that works for acne and for many people it is a permanent cure. I recommended it to a work colleague with severe cystic acne - now she has perfect skin too and it's changed her life."	10	September 4, 2016	83	150
8,931	Viagra	erectile dysfunction	"Been having some Erectile Dysfunction problems on and off this year, noticeable since November 2014. Decided to speak to GP about it. Given Viagra, 50mg. Taken as needed just to get things kick started again. Took it last night. Bit of flushing, a slight sorehead but have had worse, even had one glass of wine an hour later. Action in bed - incredible. Rock-hard, large, could last a long time, enjoyable. Woke up again at 6 for round two - same again. And then another round at 8:30am - same again. 12 hours later and if I get turned on, things are happening again. Seriously impressed and if it's got things kick started again, then it's well worth it."	10	April 24, 2015	104	119
155,988	Cialis	benign prostatic hyperplasia	"61 yrs old. I was on Hytrin for 14 years but started having extreme pelvic and back pain. Tried Rapaflo but that didn't work at all. Cialis 5mg daily immediately fixed my ED problems, but wasn't a miracle cure for my BPH. I can now sleep for 4-5 hours instead of 2-3 but urine flow still isn't great. At first, it caused intense back and pelvis pain from Day 2 thru Day 7, then stopped. Took pain meds from Day 3 thru 7 which helped immensely. Fortunately, my insurance agreed to cover this with a small co-pay. Overall, well worth the trouble and first week's pain."	8	March 3, 2015	51	106
69,391	Buprenorphine	opiate dependence	"This medication is a life saver. After years of taking Oxycodone and Oxycontin, I found myself at a Methadone clinic. Methadone kept me in hibernation state of mind. I would sleep all my days away and felt trapped by the daily visits to the clinic. Buprenorphine changed my life. I was able to lead a fully functional life again. I no longer slept my life away and was able to hold a job and become a productive member of society again. Some people will try to discredit buprenorphine but that's because they still want to be high on opiates. If someone you love is addicted they have 3 options...jail...death or buprenorphine. I'm living proof it works. I'm four years clean thanks solely to buprenorphine."	10	September 11, 2016	21	124
193,274	Cyclobenzaprine	muscle spasm	"Dr. prescribed 5 mg of Flexeril for my TMJ and it worked wonders for me. It completely took the pain away and I was not drowsy, sleepy or anything like that. I don't think I've ever taken something that has actually worked for what it was prescribed for. AMEN!"	10	March 8, 2016	22	49
45,471	Fluoxetine	anxiety and stress	"I was prescribed fluoxetine for anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder about a year ago but I stopped it for around three months and went back on it around six weeks ago. I also tried citalopram but I didn't like them. I've also had treatment but I have to say fluoxetine has beaten it all, I've never been so mentally free, it feels surreal and seems too good to be true. I haven't been sleeping well and I was sweating a hell of a lot at first."	10	October 3, 2014	48	86
71,782	Tramadol	chronic pain	"In 1986, I had Intramedullary rods inserted in my RT femur and LT Humerus, and require internal, and external fixation to stabilize my horribly fractured pelvic. Since then, I have resisted, for the most part, narcotics. In early September I was prescribed Ultram. Not too good..."	4	December 21, 2016	8	46
58,015	Acetaminophen / hydrocodone	pain	"I've taken Loratab 10/500 for about 3 years for osteoarthritis in the knees and I don't know what I would do without them. I was taking them prior to my knees being replaced and still take them for hip pain. The only negative side effects I've noted is occasional constipation, which is consistent with any narcotic. I take 3-4 every day, but I have begun to notice that they are not as effective as before. I'm sure I'm developing a tolerance to them also. But I would recommend them for chronic pain for anyone who can tolerate them."	8	July 17, 2010	29	98
223,577	Sonata	insomnia	"It didn't help me fall asleep at all. I tried it one night and I didn't sleep the whole night, so I tried it again during the day since I hadn't slept at night no bueano. Made me cough and hack really bad and sinus, had chest pain the next day. I tried again one more night still no sleep."	1	September 20, 2012	49	60
123,651	Skyla	birth control	"I got the Skyla almost 2 years ago. So far, everything has gone great with the IUD. I get my period maybe every 3-4 months (light spotting for about 2 days tops). I do get cramps every month for about one entire day. It's not anything crazy or out of the ordinary (beats having periods and having kids!) I definitely recommend it. The insertion process was a bit painful and I had cramps for about 3 hours, but with some ibuprofen and a heating pad, it can sure be tolerable. I used to be on the pill and shot for a while but both of those made me really depressed and I gained a ton of weight. Which is why I switched to the IUD. Skyla releases a smaller dose of hormones so that really helps to "feel normal". good luck ladies!"	10	April 3, 2017	14	142
53,734	Tylenol with Codeine #3	pain	"I have broken bone. This helps a lot with moderate pain and makes that go away completely in a short amount of time, but the more serious pain is always barely relieved. All in all, it helps a lot."	7	January 29, 2012	16	39
67,475	Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief	cough	"Did absolutely nothing to alleviate my cough. And now I am feeling slightly nauseated. I actually think my cough was better before taking it, as at least the hacking was removing phlegm. Now it's a useless dry cough that is just as painful to my poor abused ribs. Thankfully haven't noticed any warning signs of diarrhea. Hopefully, it'll stay that way. Overall this product was and unsatisfying waste of my money and time."	1	March 7, 2017	3	73
33,998	Junel Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I just finished my first pack and this is my first experience with the pill in general. The first week I was really bloated, and I freaked out! I also had an increased appetite that I tried my best not to give in to. After about 14 days, the bloating went away and my appetite was back to normal. I got my period on time, and it has been really light! I usually bleed so much and of that I would have to wear two pads and I would change it every 2-3 hours. My face has cleared up and my back acne is also started to clear up. Am having a great experience so far and hopefully it continues this way! Anyone who takes this, do not be discouraged if the first week it not perfect. Finish the pack first, and see what the results are."	10	December 11, 2013	48	147
220,949	Diclofenac / misoprostol	osteoarthritis	"Prescibed two arthrotec 75 daily plus two tramadol due to osteoarthritis in both knees had to drop to one arthrotec taken in the morning due to reflux and vomit during night.Feel hunger constantly even when fed.Weight hard to manage and can still feel sick and dizzy with a burbling stomach for hours after taking arthrotec"	4	November 8, 2013	32	55
121,569	Venlafaxine	autism	"I have Asperger Syndrome, also Major Depression, Dysthymia and General Anxiety. Venlafaxine did nothing to help any of symptoms and had the side effects of completely removing my sense of hunger, nausea and eventually night sweats and nightmares. I think this drug will only help autistic symptoms they're also symptoms of co-morbid depression and/or anxiety. I imagine the social symptoms are made worse by depression/anxiety and in that case you may find it will help you. It's a strong antidepressant, but comes with strong side effects."	1	May 2, 2015	5	86
174,224	Betamethasone / calcipotriene	psoriasis	"It would be nice to use this product, but being self employed with $6000 deductible you want to charge me $700.00 for a tube of this stuff. That is criminal and you should be ashamed of yourself."	1	August 2, 2017	0	37
23,372	Methadone	opiate withdrawal	"I was a heroin addict for 3 horrible years and recently joined a methadone clinic. This was the best decision that I have ever made. I have been there for 3 months now and it saved my life. I started on 30mgs of methadone and I am on 95mgs now and feel wonderful like a new person. This is the best step that I have made in the past 3 years. If I can do this anyone with a drug problem can do it. I wish everyone out there like me the best of luck. "	10	December 17, 2010	24	96
22,758	Lidocaine	pain	"I have been using the brand name and Watson for sever back pain. Recently, some of mine were substituted with Mylan! Huge mistake... HORRIBLE THE WORST! They are cheating people out of money for an ineffective product! My grade: -100"	1	March 13, 2016	20	40
64,640	Sertraline	depression	"taken Sertraline (Zoloft) for 25 years 100mg/day - 15 years ago decided to wean off which I did slowly for three month. The 2 months I was totally off before could be seen by psychiatrist were absolutely miserable. Took longer to get back to feeling good the second time. It is inexpensive and covered by small deductible with insurance. One significant negative: because of the initial very "high" I got from it for about two weeks, my psychiatrist put me on 1mg Lorazepam (Ativan) as a sleeping aid - unfortunately Ativan dependency common and I have bad dreams and sleepless nights without it! - Ativan highly regulated drug but fortunately also cheap/covered by insurance - so Zoloft plus Ativan excellent combo for me for rest of my life - feel great!"	10	November 29, 2015	37	131
8,063	Xolegel	seborrheic dermatitis	"The symptoms were improved, but not to the extent mentioned by other reviewers of this product. The gel was prescribed for use twice a day but at the end of each day had redness, itching, and scaling again."	5	April 5, 2010	26	38
98,563	Nexplanon	birth control	"I chose to change from Yaz to Nexplanon, because I wanted something new and easy. I had normal cycles until I started the implant. I bled for 30 days then stop for about a week. My ovaries hurt, my breasts hurt, I have gained about 15 pounds in 2 months, constant headaches and absolutely no sex drive, even cuddling and knowing what he wants next is dreadful. Do not get it. I want this out. Obviously it does its job with no babies because you bleed to often."	3	August 16, 2014	26	88
94,089	Trintellix	major depressive disorde	"1. No serious side effects, such as headache or constipation; this is the only antidepressant on the market that I have ever been able to tolerate. 2. Serious vivid dreaming and sometimes nightmares. 3. Daytime sleepiness. Advise taking at night. 4. EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. 5. Taking the 5 mg. 6. Stabilizes my emotions, OCD, negative thinking."	7	January 24, 2016	39	55
138,937	Phentermine	obesity	"I took this one a few years back and lost over 20 pounds in about 3 months. I'd have kept using it but didn't have the money to keep going to the doctor. Some years have passed and I'm back at another doctor who's giving me Tenuate. It's nothing like I remember with the phentermine. I was probably in better shape my first time around because Tenuate just doesn't seem the same. I don't have nearly as much energy as I did with phentermine. When I was taking phentermine I was constantly looking for something to do. I was always cleaning and moving furniture when I wasn't walking to school in the city."	10	November 11, 2009	27	113
29,109	Topiramate	migraine prevention	"I was taking 50 mg a day and it really reduced my migraines. I had no side effects except that I lost about 10 pounds, so that was a plus though my weight was normal. My neurologist bumped me up to 75 mg to try to get rid of the last of my migraines, and then a few months later I noticed my hair was falling out just like it did each time when I was postpartum. I'll have to go back down on my dosage to see if that will make my hair come back or if I need to go off it altogether, but it will take years to grow my long hair out again. ;("	7	August 31, 2017	7	118
201,769	Alprazolam	anxiety	"I used to get very aggravated over what normal people handle. I would go off. Have panic attacks and not know how to deal. Plus, I have tremors in my hands, mostly my right. Once I started taking Xanax the tremors stopped, I could deal calmly with my children when they got out of control. It helps me concentrate easier during the day & sleep well @ nite. It can have side affects though if you don't take it properly! Take it as prescribed and don't make yourself go through the withdrawals."	10	July 7, 2008	224	92
24,848	Deplin	depression	"Added Deplin 15mg to 150 mg dose of Wellbutrin when the Wellbutrin no longer worked as well. It did help for a few days but then I developed severe muscle weakness, stiffness and pain particularly in my neck and shoulders. Bad enough that I could not turn my head or look up or down without great discomfort. Kind of felt like I had whiplash. I did some research and found that the muscle pain can be a side effect of both medications. I have not ever had this problem on Wellbutrin alone, so I'm inclined to think the Deplin caused this. I quit taking both medications because I couldn't function with the pain and stiffness any longer and 2 days later the pain is still there but is slowly subsiding."	4	August 4, 2014	53	130
135,286	Bentyl	irritable bowel syndrome	"Just started taking it and it really hasn't helped much at all. One nasty side effect I'm having is that every time I take a pill I have a fever spike that runs up to around 101 and my vision is blurred. I have no idea why it's doing this to me. "	1	January 8, 2012	36	53
214,408	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I don't usually write reviews but I felt with all the terrible experiences it was important to share mine. I have had a YI for about 4 days and was taking a pill medication with no luck. So without reading the reviews I purchased this. I got home around 7pm inserted the ovule and got scared once I read the reviews online. I used the cream and got immediate relief and was fine until about 10:00pm. At 10pm I felt some burning and itchy but nothing worse then how my YI felt and it wasn't so uncomfortable that I couldn't sleep. To me the burning was it working so I just let it happen. I woke up this morning at 7am and the YI is completely gone. I would definitely use this product again."	7	September 4, 2015	9	134
227,935	Etonogestrel	birth control	"i have had implanon in for 19 months now. i have lost all sex drive at the age of 22. My periods last for months on end. Currently i've been bleeding for 21 days now. The longest period lasted for 6 weeks. When i presented this prob to my doc he prescribed me loestrin 21 birth control pills for 2 months in addition to the already implanted implanon. I have been experiencing major depression issues but i won't blame implanon for that i'll see if things change once i get it removed which will b very soon. It's just not the birth control for me. I have tried to get it removed twice before but my docs always convince me to stick it out that they symptoms may change but they never do."	4	March 6, 2011	0	133
159,887	Bactrim	bacterial infection	"I was prescribed Bactrim and Keflex to treat an traumatic force injury to my shin which a month later turned into a bacterial type infection. I was on these 2 anitbiotics for 3 doses (100 mg Bactrim) and I got small spots of hive-like bumps under both forearms, on my hand, and on the backside of the injured shin. They took me off those antibiotics and without taking any other medicines yet that day, approximately 8 hrs later I looked like I had the chicken pox. It's Day 3 after stopping Bactrim and I'm just starting to get some relief from the intense itching ( I did have a steroid IV today to try to help this)."	1	March 12, 2012	17	117
93,234	Vortioxetine	depression	"Was put on this because my Lexapro stopped working, and I was experiencing panic attacks. Dr said off label use for Brintellix is used for depression and anxiety. Started on the 5mg dose, didn't do much, was on that dosage for two to three months, went up to the 10mg, started having constipation (which is very unusual for me), my night vision got worse, and something about the medication seemed to be activating for me and that made my anxiety and panic attacks worse. About a month ago started tapering off it, but was still dealing with anxiety and anxiety attacks. Decided to try the Lexapro again. Luckily it has started working again and my anxiety has been gratly reduced, and panic attacks have gone away on 10 mg generic Lexapro"	5	September 23, 2015	23	131
184,463	Hydroxyzine	anxiety	"I have severe anxiety and panic disorder. I was prescribed 25 mg of Atarax (hydroxyzine) and it does not seem to help what so ever with my panic attacks or my anxiety level."	3	October 14, 2010	83	33
190,282	Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo	birth control	"I switched from Levora/Portia. It's my second month on this pill and I am really loving it! Aside from some migraines, which I'm hoping they'll go away soon, no side effects. No acne, my mood has improved, no weight gain (that I've noticed), and it works perfectly to prevent pregnancy. Highly recommended!"	10	May 14, 2014	18	52
4,719	Belviq	weight loss	"I started it last Saturday , by Tuesday evening , I gained 5.4 pounds, had to stop it. I was watching what I eat and I am a tennis player. Could it be my thyroid medication , I take lithoviroxine .75 It did curb appetite a bit . I need to lose 20 pounds"	2	April 19, 2015	17	54
67,486	Lacosamide	seizures	"I have partial complex seizures and Vimpat has helped me not to go totally unconscious. I still have the auras, but don't have the "full blow" seizures where I do not remember anything. Weird thing is that I don't have the strong "full blown" seizures, but I have more frequent aura's. Don't know which is worse. It is safer for me not to have the actual seizure, but having more aura's during the day is scary too. Also, it seems like my memory is getting worse and I can't think of what it is I want to say. My mind goes blank on me especially when trying to think of the word I am wanting to say. My hair has dried out and have lost a lot of it too. Not sure if Vimpat is worth all this or not!"	6	November 23, 2011	67	140
43,893	Polyethylene glycol 3350	constipation	"I bought this laxative after seeing the commercial on TV - I thought it would be effective with few side effects. It is a complete waste of money. After 3 days I am extremely uncomfortable. I have constant abdominal cramps and pressure, terrible gas and only managed to pass a small bowel movement. I have even increased the dosing to twice a day to try and get relief but to no avail. I will not use this laxative again."	2	April 11, 2017	2	79
67,816	Plan B	emergency contraception	"This has made me feel very ill and on top a horrible yeast infection a day after taking this pill. Do not take unless you know you absolutely have to. I didnt really need to take it because i had unprotected sex 2 days before my period but my partner insisted and now i have the worst symptoms. And need to make an appointment for my infection inconveniently. My symptoms include extreme fatigue, cant eat food it makes me feel sicker than i already do, extreme emotions that make me want to die in a hole, angry rage sadness, ringing in my ears, no motivation to do anything ive slept for over 30 hours in the past two days. I regret taking this and will never take again!!!"	1	October 25, 2016	5	128
39,930	Contrave	obesity	"I have been on Contrave for 4 months and I am so happy with the results. I have lost a total of 62lbs. I will continue to take this pill until I reach the goal that I happy with."	10	August 16, 2015	59	39
25,635	Nabumetone	sciatica	"My doctor prescribed this twice a day for a month after receiving a steroid injection for a herniated disc at the L5,S1. It works great! I can now walk, sit, stand, etc. Whereas I couldn't while suffering from Sciatica. I'm only 30! I have had no side effects."	8	June 28, 2012	62	48
190,959	Clorazepate	anxiety	"I take Tranxene 7.5 2x a day. It has helped my anxiety and panic attacks a great deal. Unfortunately my doctor feels like it is addictive so he is weaning me off of them as he slowly tapers me onto Buspar. Not sure how I feel about this because I've always lived by the rule, leave well enough alone."	8	March 20, 2015	32	59
65,370	Yasmin	menstrual disorders	"This is the ONLY birth control pill that has ever worked well with my system. No weight gain, no hair loss, no mood swings, in fact, my periods used to be so irregular that's I'd have terrible PMS and now I'm only cranky pants for a day or so. It helped clear my skin, regulate my cycle, helped me maintain my weight, and I just love it."	10	August 22, 2014	51	67
169,372	Diethylpropion	obesity	"I have been on this medication for 1 month , and it DOES take away hunger. I take my pill around 10am because I'm more of a late night eater. I have had the headaches the first week taking the pills but they have slightly gone away. This pill does make me feel a bit of the rapid heart beat but only for a bit. I did feel a bit of depression the first week taking it and its not like me at all but as my body is getting used to it that feeling went away. I have tried Phentermine and that gave me crazy energy. BUT I was still able to eat on it, it did not really take my hunger away like Diethylpropion. I'm on the 75mg ER so it releases slower for the whole day. I exercise 5 days a week for 1hr and 30 min lost 12lbs and exercise and eat right."	8	December 12, 2014	39	157
104,635	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"Great hormone balance. I've had issues before with other pills (Microgestrin, Aviane, Kariva)...you name it... breakthrough bleeding, depression, headaches, low drive, etc. I thought I was just not someone who the pill worked for without major side-effects...but LEVORA IS GREAT. No issues whatsoever, higher drive, absolutely no weight/depression/spotting/tenderness issues. Amazing pill - highly recommend it if you've had problems with other pills before."	9	April 11, 2011	18	63
91,866	Lyrica	neuropathic pain	"My doctor prescribed me Lyrica for some trivially mild ulnar tunnel syndrome. Within about a week of taking just 75 mg per day (once before bedtime), I developed horrible anxiety, insomnia, muscle tremors and suicidal thoughts. My vision blurred as well, but it wasn't severe. It's been eleven days now since I've stopped taking Lyrica, and most of the side-effects have gone. The anxiety is still there, but it's no longer as bad as it was. Had I known about any of this, I would have just applied hot packs to my wrist and waited for it to heal by itself. The side-effects were totally not worth it."	1	April 28, 2017	14	108
133,051	Loestrin 24 Fe	birth control	"I'm 18 years old and have been on Loestrin 24 Fe for about a year and a half. I'm taking it only for birth control. At first everything seemed okay. I had no spotting, no missed periods, and no weight gain. A couple months in, I noticed a huge decline in sex drive. The mood swings came, and I gained some weight, even though my diet has always been very healthy. And the mood swings were ridiculous! I would cry just about every day for no reason at all, and get so mad over little tiny things. I didn't know the moodiness and low sex drive could have to do with the birth control I am on, and after doing research I realized what it is."	1	April 29, 2012	5	126
205,533	Pristiq	depression	"I was suffering severe depression from a total inability to cope with a traumatic situation I had been through. Pristiq worked wonders the first couple of weeks. I was enjoying life again. Silly me, I didn't pay any attention to the side effect information. It all started with significant weight loss 25 lbs. I originally weighed 120lbs, then I stopped sleeping. I became panicked, one pupil became very dilated. Terrible situation."	1	December 27, 2012	39	71
93,502	Vortioxetine	depression	"Past experience taking medicines that did work (Celexa, Wellbutrin), 1-2 years later they seemed to stop working (weepy, sad, never wanted to get out of bed, no desire to do anything, flash backs of a traumatic event, constantly dwelling on negative past experiences, etc.). 10mg Brintellix prescribed (1/10/14) while weaning off Wellbutrin. Not so weepy, but was still sad, had no motivation to get out of bed or do anything. Increase to 20 mg (1/28/14), felt like I was going "downhill" fast: even sadder and weepier, etc. Told it may have been too much at once, so was told to take 1/2 dose one day, full dose the next (2/15/14). Still not feeling as well as I thought I should. Increase to 20 mg Blood Pressure went up from 110/68 to 124/72."	4	March 11, 2014	65	132
215,842	Copper	birth control	"Just got Paragard inserted this morning at 0800MST. I'm a 27 year old female with 1 son (one and done).My personal experience was fast and pain free. I did take the 800mg of ibuprofen as directed, it was done by a certified midwife, she was very thorough during the process and she let me know everything she was doing. Upon having the iud inserted and placed, there was very minimal cramping. I've had periods with worse cramping, for sure. The only other slightly uncomfortable young was the speculum to hold you open but that's it. This procedure was nothing. I can't wait to track my progress being that this thing will be a part of me for the next 10 years."	10	August 17, 2016	1	121
206,835	Duac	acne	"I always had clear skin, then when I turned 19 my skin broke out mostly all over my chin, so many tiny "under skin" bumps and then big cystic red acne that wouldn't develop a head and took a long time to heal, after three months of my skin (chin) being completely destroyed with acne, my doctor prescribed Duac. Within a week my skin was completely clear. I did have dryness, so I made sure I washed my face with a gentle soap and an exfoliating brush in the morning and moisturized, then did the same at night before applying only a pea sized amount of Duac to ONLY my chin, where most of my spots appeared! It works amazing, but I would ensure I moisturized A LOT with this product and only use the prescribed amount once a day."	10	December 20, 2014	32	140
165,092	Phentermine / topiramate	obesity	"This medication changed my life! It gave me my life back. Lost 67lbs in 5months. It made the food I was eating taste like it was "crap, disgusting, processed garbage" I was a fast food Pepsi addict (case of Pepsi a day). After my first dose I have never been able to drink a Pepsi again! I craved fresh foods vegetables grass fed beef. Partnered with real kickboxing the weight came off so fast and I've been off the Qsymia for 2 months and NO weight gain just more loss. I still have no desire to eat the garbage I did before. My brother is having the same success as I have had on Qsymia. Some people say its the cost of the medication they can't do it."	10	November 22, 2014	96	128
99,664	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"Did not taste nearly as bad as anticipated; used a straw to get it far back in mouth and drank it pretty quickly. Very minor nausea for about 10-15 minutes, started working in about 20-30 minutes, was able to leave bathroom after about an hour and a half then maybe one more trip. No cramping, etc. Much easier than I had heard it would be."	10	November 16, 2016	10	65
76,948	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"I have been on belviq for about 18 days and have lost 8lbs. And still loosing weight. It really works the way it is supposed to. I am on a strict diet plan and exercise plan. I forgot to take it for a day and got a really bad tension headache. But with staying on it I have no side effects :)"	9	June 18, 2015	21	62
146,042	Suboxone	opiate dependence	"After 20+ years of "functional" opiate abuse, I finally got sick and tired of being sick and tired. At the advice of some NA friends, I found a kind and compassionate Suboxone doctor. Amazingly, I have not had a single relapse the whole time on the Sub, and it's been nearly seven years. Not one! So now, with some time under my belt, I'm slowly tapering down, from 8mg/day to 4mg/day. I'm in no rush. Suboxone has saved my life, my marriage, and my family."	10	September 2, 2015	75	85
23,869	Saphris	bipolar disorde	"I have Bipolar Disorder I, with rapid cycling and mixed states. I tried Saphris when I was recovering from a hospitalization which was very unpleasant and ended very badly. So I was a bit manic and terribly anxious going on it. I took it for 6 days. It seemed to work almost right away. I was shakey and anxious throughout the 6 days. Extremely sleepy and dizzy after my 5mg at bedtime. But that wore off after 4 days. Mood-wise, it seemed to completely stall my cycling. Miracle! And I was much calmer and less reactive, but definitely awake during the days. Then after my 6th dose I noticed my lips were puffy, and my tongue was fatter, then my throat got tight = allergic reaction. Worked great until that!"	9	December 20, 2013	42	130
88,442	Adderall	adhd	"I'm a full-time college student in my mid-20s. I've been on Adderall for 3 months now. I cut my 15mg IR in half and take it in the morning and the other half 3 hours later (and another half after 3-4 hours if needed). I don't take it everyday, I probably only take it 4x a week. If you don't have an addictive personality, you won't be addicted to it. I have to say it works really well with my ADD. I'm able to study for hours at a time. I don't necessarily think it makes you smarter. It just lets you focus on a task without getting distracted. I think my only complaint is sudden mood swings and agitation. I definitely noticed a difference in my personality the days I'm not on it. I get angry very easily and irritable."	7	July 9, 2012	38	141
159,167	TriNessa	birth control	"I've only been on for a month and a half, but my body has DRASTICALLY changed. The abdominal pain is unbearable, I've missed work multiple times because I'm unable to leave the bathroom. The bloating has been out of control, and besides my normal acid reflux disease, the extra heartburn has me constantly sick - no matter what I eat. The first 1.5 weeks of the pill pack are the worst, I cant eat or sleep, and the migraines are awful. Moody, lack of desire to do anything, which is NOT like me. The only benefit is a bit of a weaker period, but the side-effects are unbearable."	5	August 11, 2014	20	108
38,112	EnteraGam	irritable bowel syndrome	"EnteraGam has been a life saver. I have been dealing with the D and stomach pains for about 4 Years now and started taking EnteraGam a little over 6 months ago and it has help a ton. I can now go out without fear of problems. I still have stomach pain from time to time, but not daily as I was. It is a little bit on the expensive side (I use 2 boxes a month), but it is worth it to me."	9	January 13, 2017	11	83
193,833	Hydrocodone	pain	"I suffer from chronic TMJ, I can't eat apples, steak, most foods that require you to open your mouth, or my jaw will emit a loud bone-breaking-sounding CRACK followed by waves of intense pain WAY beyond the acceptable threshold. I'm only 33. An MRI, CTScan, several X-Rays, and worthless visits to "Specialists" did nothing but empty my bank account and receive the news that I have "two displaced discs in my face, and there's nothing we can do." I was about to give up then said heck with it and sought out a pain specialist. She witnessed the horrific noise, saw the X-rays and surgeon notes, and immediately put me on ZoHydro 20mg (twice a day) and thinking my woes were addressed, then they reformulated it and it's like taking aleve."	4	December 10, 2015	33	131
170,412	Quetiapine	bipolar disorde	"My mom was prescribed Seroquel in 2010 for dementia ! I talked to my pharmacist. Tom, he showed me the FDA's warning; Seroquel had been given the highest warning "Black Boxed" Mom had Dementia, was 75 yrs old, and weighed 76lbs, she died in October, '11"	2	October 15, 2015	19	46
28,683	Lexapro	depression	"I have suffered depressive illness/anxiety since my teens; parents had depression and bipolar, genetically very prone, battled feeling 'not quite right' for 20 yrs. It took a suicidal day last November for me to seek 'help' via specialist who knows this area. Was given Lexapro, balanced my highs or lows but it took 3 month to feel the effects, returned to boxing 2 x week, cut down drinking and eating. I've lost 5kgs and another 7kg be back to my perfect weight. One day at a time and manage it the best you can."	9	February 15, 2011	24	94
163,270	Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate	headache	"Midrin is the best medication I have taken for my migraines. As long as I take it at the first sign of a migraine, usually the aura and it goes away in about 20 minutes. I usually only have to take 2 for relief. I don't go anywhere without it."	9	May 11, 2009	15	50
137,879	Enbrel	rheumatoid arthritis	"I've been on Enbrel for 2 years and went from being bed bound and using a walker to playing on my company's soft ball team. It has motivated me to live and has allowed me to consider having children now. My husband and I are really excited Enbrel has worked well. The only problem is that I continue to get oral ulcers and bruise easily. I am now having cold symptoms. "	10	July 26, 2009	53	72
214,656	Escitalopram	generalized anxiety disorde	"Began 10mg of Escitalopram, decided I needed to take it at night as it was pretty sedating - which I didn't mind as my anxiety would keep me awake most nights. I felt great great initially, moved up to 20mg; mood was up, anxiety wasn't so dwelling, sleeping was great. I work in healthcare and decided to check my BP one day and it was sky high, I'm talking 200/110. Over the weeks, I monitored the blood pressure and symptoms. About a month in, my numbers came down but was still higher than my usual readings. Mood and sleep were still going well. But then I noticed, my husband did first, that I became very fidgety - excessively chewing my finger nails, rambling and talking with out any meaning. After 6 weeks of use, my doctor decided to take me off."	5	September 10, 2017	1	141
47,468	Tapentadol	pain	"I've been on hydrocodone or Norco for about 10 years 3x's a day. I've had S5 and L1 ( I think that is how it goes) maybe the L and the S are in the wrong place. Anyway the two disc at the very bottom of your back. For 2 years as of this past Christmas Eve I was suppose to have the next 2 up replaced. I asked my pain doctor for 1 more Norco a day. Instead he puts me on Nucynta 50mg. Not working after 1 1/2 years so now I get put on 150 ER 2x day and 50 mg in between. All I do is hurt like hell and sleep all the time. I have fallen asleep in the bath "	1	May 22, 2017	10	126
97,813	Nexplanon	birth control	"Had it since March of 14 after having my son.. slowly but surely made me miserable. Didn't have a period the whole time. But my super bitchy mood swings, low sex drive, acne, back aches and weight gain made this birth control NOT worth it. However it does work great for preventing pregnancy. .. because you are too moody for sex!."	10	November 1, 2015	10	61
67,294	Omeprazole	gerd	"My doctor prescribed Protonix which worked most of the time and every now and then I would take a Tums. Then my doctor left and I didn't request a refill soon enough, so I decided to try Prilosec OTC. My GERD disappeared after the first day. I took it daily for 14 days as described on the box and never had a problem at all. My GERD pain is coming back though, so I will be buying another box."	10	August 7, 2012	41	79
92,116	Lyrica	peripheral neuropathy	"I have been using Lyrica for about ten weeks. I increased my dose gradually until the majority of my pain is gone. I am now at 150mg at bed and 75 mg in the morning. I have found the side effects to be minimal, the most noticeable is mid afternoon drowsiness and a bit of vertigo. This medicine has also helped calm the need for frequent urination. Who knew?"	8	October 17, 2011	24	69
43,365	Hydromorphone	pain	"I had abdominal surgery and after post op I was back in my room on a dilaudid iv pump. The pain management was great but had a bad side effect. It caused mt to have hallucinations. I don't know if it was to high of a dose are not, but I was seeing weird people in my room, under my bed, I saw monsters, snakes and they all were trying to get me. I was screaming and asking for help. I had to have my wife stay with me cause I could not close my eyes to sleep. I literally felt like I was in a Freddie Kruger movie. I now list this as a drug allergy when asked if I'm allergic to any medications. I never want to experience that again"	10	November 20, 2015	26	132
57,725	Acetaminophen / hydrocodone	back pain	"Okay well at FIRST this medication was pretty cool, it took away ALL my pain and not only that but gave me extra energy as well. Before I had my son I would not let doctors prescribe me narcotic pain killers for anything, as I had been addicted to Vicodin in the past. SO, my son was born and I then developed bursitis from years of running in the army, working out, and a combo of a hip surgery and other factors. At first I went to chiropractor 3x a week, massage therapy, physical therapy and finally told the doctor I HAD to have some pain medication, it was so bad it changed my life. Started taking these 2 years ago & now they don't help me but if i DON'T take them I get sick! :( wish I'd never started on them now."	4	March 31, 2014	29	144
69,009	Medroxyprogesterone	birth control	"I was happy with this birth control at first. I liked the thought of not getting my period when it went away after my second shot but 3 years later it has been making me gain 10 lbs per year I was about 130 when I started it I am now almost 200 and the longer I have been on it the more if an increase in pounds per year I am noticing. Its been decreasing my sex drive lately and also occasionally makes me moody"	4	March 18, 2016	7	86
67,785	Plan B	emergency contraception	"Let me say this right now, my girlfriend and I had to use this one day after a bit of an accident. I said if it works I am writing a review. So I can happily say it did. She was really lucky in the sense there were no side effects other than some light nausea and fatigue. For everybody out there either panicking or debating, just let the drug do it's job. I'm also going to say right now that my girlfriend is 195 pounds and 6 foot tall. So she is above the weight limit people like to put on the drug. It worked for us."	9	November 27, 2016	5	108
33,196	Microgestin Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I have mixed feelings about this pill. Took this birth control for about 3 years, my periods were great! Very light and regular. But for about the last year my mood swings have been terrible and I’ve developed anxiety. I’ve also noticed my hair has thinned tremendously which is devastating for me as I’ve always had the thickest healthiest hair until this pill :( so I’m now switching pills and hopefully my hair and normal moods will come back!"	4	October 28, 2017	1	79
60,813	MoviPrep	constipation, chronic	"The taste is terrible. I would rather there not be a lemon or sweet taste. Thought I was going to be sick. Holding breath, nose and big gulps is helpful. This stuff does work though. I have a colonoscopy in the morning. I suffered through the first liter at 6 pm and the second at 10 pm. Couldn't make it through the entire 2nd liter. I had about 2 oz left. Good luck everyone!"	8	December 2, 2011	13	74
88,024	Clindamycin	bacterial infection	"SOFT GEL PROBIOTIC and a ton of water. I can't stress this enough!!! After reading the reviews I was absolutely mortified about starting this antibiotic(clindamycin 300mg 2x's per day) . I'm one of those people who always get every possible side effect of medication. I stumbled upon a very helpful review of someone suggesting taking a softgel probiotic . I took the probiotic once daily approximately one hour before my first dose. I am entering day 3 of this regime and have yet to get any of the unpleasant side effects mentioned. I also drank about a liter or more of water with each pill. I will update this post once I finish the med. Don't let all of the scary reviews get you down. You can do this!!"	6	October 15, 2015	42	129
36,477	Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline	helicobacter pylori infection	"This is my fourth time trying to eradicate the bacteria and had never been given pylera. after reading people's stories I was horrified to take this medication. Let me tell you it has been the hardest medication I have ever taken. I had vomiting, diharrea, and every side effect. I am now on day 10 and could not be any happier.The mind is powerful so keep positive and finish. I will update if it worked."	7	July 16, 2015	31	75
25,960	Lamisil	onychomycosis, toenail	"I was on this medication for 5 months straight with no results. No bad side effects, but it caused very fast weight loss. I lost about 15 lbs without trying so I discontinued treatment in fear of losing too much weight. It slowed the yellowing of my big toenail, but did not help eliminate it. Will have to see the doctor for other treatment."	1	March 3, 2014	56	64

181,525

Prozac

panic disorde

"I started experiencing panic attacks a few months ago, so bad that I thought I was dying each time I had one, my college NP prescribed me Prozac, the first month of taking it was HELL, my anxiety defiantly increased and I had more frequent panic attacks, my doctor said this was normal and to stick with it and I did! Let me tell you it has changed my life, I am able to function normally now and even though I experience some anxiety, I am able to manage it. Prozac has just made me a genuinely happier person and I recommend it to anyone with anxiety, especially with panic attacks and depression."

9

March 20, 2014

156

113

135,530

Tamiflu

influenza

"I started to develop classic flu symptoms at 3.00 pm Tuesday. I am looking after my husband who is receiving chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer, so it was vital that I get back on my feet ASAP. I visited the GP at 5.45pm Tuesday and had a temperature of 39 degrees Celsius. I was prescribed Tamiflu and took the first dose at 6.30pm. I took a second dose at about midnight and by about 3.00 am the fever had gone as well as the terrible aches and pains. I have also been taking large doses of Cenovis brand Horseradish, Garlic and Vitamin C, and prescribed doses of paracetamol. At midday on Day 2, still taking Tamiflu and feeling 90% normal, however I am still isolating myself as much as possible and disinfecting everything I touch!"

10

August 21, 2012

12

136

11,046

Terbinafine

onychomycosis, toenail

"I can tolerate most medicine side effects, but after 2-3 weeks, EVERYTHING had no taste or tasted metallic. I stopped after 5 weeks; I needed to eat. Taste came back fairly fast. I tried to stick it out but couldn't. The weird/loss of taste was too much."

3

February 24, 2011

58

47

227,404

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I am 51 year old on my 2nd Implanon device; the first one replaced at 3 years as recommended. I did gain some weight, but it's more a water retention thing. I used to have very painful periods, which is why my GYN recommended it. I'm one of the lucky ones. Have not had any periods in 5 years, (spotted a bit the first month only) and plan to continue to use the Implanon until I'm completely menopausal (still perimenopausal). The only reason I can't give it a 10 is whenever my blood pressure is taken in the left arm, the implant site "pinches", solved by having BP taken on the other arm, but I was told I shouldn't be able to notice it. Cost a bit up front (even with insurance), but saved on prescription co-pays for 3 years so still cost effective."

9

July 12, 2013

7

144

222,132

Rozerem

insomnia

"My Doc recently refused to renew my Rx for Ristoril 30mg and switched me to Rozerem 8mg. I'm beginning to think she's playing me with a placebo. My problem has never been falling asleep; it is staying asleep that's problematic. With the Ristoril it was lights out for 6 - 8 hrs. Now I'm staring at the ceiling till sunrise after about 1.5 hrs. of light sleep. The spontaneous naps during daylight whenever I sit or recline exacerbate the problem at night. I'm getting ready to doctor shop."

1

December 13, 2016

26

88

134,273

Prednisone

copd

"Have had to use prednisone for many reasons ..I believe it's a miracle drug..a life saver!! But with bad side effects... and shouldn't be taken for long periods of time .. I suffer from COPD, psoriasis, and cirrhosis of the liver.. I should be 6 ft. under at the age of 68 with all my issues but like I said prednisone is helping me to live day to day!!!"

9

July 1, 2016

27

69

182,165

Clomipramine

obsessive compulsive disorde

"This medication was a miracle for my OCD like I swear my intrusive thoughts had almost gone! I was able to do things that I couldn't do with OCD! Sadly I couldn't continue it as I got a really bad side affect of low blood pressure! I wasn't able to do much during this time. It was worth a try though!"

8

November 16, 2015

40

61

55,533

Dabigatran

prevention of thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation

"I've been taking this medication (Pradaxa) for almost a year now. I was just recently taken off of it by my cardiologist. I was fine for the first few months or so. As time went on one by one I started to have side effects. There have been several varying from constipation or diarrhea, to horrible bloating in my stomach and abdomen, muscle and joint pain, less stamina, cuts/sores taking longer to heal, heartburn/acid reflux very profound, loss of appetite, etc. "

1

February 2, 2012

68

82

4,970

Orsythia

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I was put on this because I originally had irregular bleeding. Normally, a week before my period I would spot, have my period for about 3 days and be done. Since being put on Orsythia, I've already been fully bleeding for 2 weeks plus 1 week of heavy spotting before hand. Needless to say, I have an emergency OB appointment on Monday to get me on something else that doesn't make this condition worse than it already was. The only two things this helped with was the life altering cramps/body pains during pms and it also did not take away from my sex drive (though I could not even have sex because of the erratic bleeding).... I would NOT recommend this to my worse enemy."

3

September 17, 2016

4

125

24,540

Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

bowel preparation

"Had a colonoscopy yesterday and the consultant was very impressed by how well this had worked on me! I found it tolerable to take. The first few mouthfuls are a struggle and I could not work out if it was because of the lemon smell or the taste so I tried drinking the next glass holding my nose - IMO it is definitely the salty taste that makes it hard to get down. Best advice is to drink it as fast as possible so it doesn't register so much on your tastebuds. Once it is down the lemon smell after-note is not so bad! Things really start to move quickly and dry toilet paper stings after a while. Use some sort of cream to alleviate it. It dehydrates too so drink water because a catheter vein (anaesthetic) is harder to find when dehydrated!"

9

September 18, 2015

15

143

85,990

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I was prescribed Sprintec because of longer than usual periods- I had three that lasted up to 11 days each. I started Sprintec 24 days ago, on the day my period started, and it hasn't ended yet. I've never missed a pill. I didn't get acne or nausea or mood swings or weight gain, but a 24 day long period (and counting) is definitely not what I signed up for. I'm going back to my doctor to switch off it immediately."

3

October 18, 2012

2

81

66,373

Valacyclovir

herpes simplex, suppression

"Valtrex has been a lifesaver for me. I've had this virus for 12 years now and would suffer through monthly outbreaks that lasted almost until the next outbreak would occur. I started by taking 2 500 mg pills/day or 3 pills if I had an outbreak. Now I take 1 500 mg pill once every second day and have had only one very minor outbreak in the last 2 years. If I feel an outbreak coming on I up my dosage to 3 pills a day and the outbreak is stopped/prevented. Valtrex is worth the cost, it makes living with this condition manageable. In addition to Valtrex, I avoid what I've found to be triggers for me...my only regret is not starting on this medication sooner."

10

January 5, 2014

146

126

24,020

Tretinoin

photoaging of the skin

"Definitely recommend Retin-A Tretinoin cream for aging skin, firstly recommend to use low-tretinoin consistency 0.025% and after go deeper with 0.05% and 0.1% creams and gels. My skin became more youthful, without pigmentation, brighter, wrinkles and fine lines became less visible and its only within first 2 months of usage, i'm pretty impressed! Thanks okdermo.com! Will use it all my life, would recommend it to everyone who have signs of aging, wrinkles, color fading, discoloration etc problems. Angela"

10

October 5, 2016

74

78

96,166

Sertraline

anxiety and stress

"I've only been using it for 4 days. Nausea was the major side effect and sleeping extremely well. The third day I got diarrhea which was a less pleasant side effect. I am 32 years old and my doctor started me on 50mg/ 1x daily. I have not had any heart palpitations or irregular heart beat since taking the medication. (I was having them before I started). I seem calmer, I feel a bit happier. My doctor recommended me using Zoloft (I'm taking the generic) because I was having panic attacks nearly every day. I hope it works as well for me as others, so far the side effects don't outweigh the benefits."

9

February 6, 2012

62

113

57,479

Oxymorphone

pain

"I have been in terrible lower back pain for over 2 years. After numerous MRI's and other tests and alot of different doctors, nothing showed up that should be causing that much pain. They did find a problem in my L1 disc but nothing major. I have a very high tolerence for pain and could barely function. All the different doctors put me on Vicodin 10/325 but it only worked for an hour. The doctors treated me as if I was a drug addict even my pain management doctor. After I took a so called routine drug test, my very next visit after she saw I passed my drug test she put me on Opana ER 20mg. Instantly my back pain was 90% gone. I don't feel high, just pain free. I forgot what that felt like. My pain level went from a 10 to a 3 instantly."

10

October 24, 2008

99

148

152,178

Ciprofloxacin

urinary tract infection

"6-8 years ago, I used to have a UTI every other month. Cipro was my go-to because I'm allergic to most others. It always worked. Haven't had an infection for at least 2-3 years until now- Cipro took care of it 100% in 3 days. It isn't easy on the digestive system, and definitely have to follow all instructions on bottle (don't take with calcium, or before anything fortified with vitamins &minerals and stay out of the sun!), but it works! The things I did to stop getting uti's: no baths, only showers; urinate before and after sex, lots of water and not too many caffeinated drinks, don't try to "hold it" (if you gotta go, then go!). Taking cranberry daily is helpful also."

9

July 6, 2016

108

124

151,569

Chantix

smoking cessation

"I have smoked for 44 years and quit with Chantix. It gave me the ability to quit. I smoked 2 pack a day and with Chantix I went down to 0 a day. It has been 9 and 3/4 years that I quit. Thank You Chantix "

10

October 14, 2015

20

47

120,475

Dapagliflozin

diabetes, type 2

"I have start taking forxiga 10 mg 6 months before. I have UTI and I feel that my power of muscles getting weaker and weaker. I am skinny and after taking this medicine I became even more skinny I continue to loose weight. It is horrible to me."

1

September 20, 2017

0

48

218,316

Amoxicillin / clavulanate

sinusitis

"Monday morning I went to my doctor and she diagnosed me with Sinusitis, and prescribed me with Augmentin. I took my first dose at around 11 am, 4 hours later I was feeling terribly nauseous with awful cramps. Though the medication had helped subside the pain in my head, there was a newfound pain in stomach. I stopped taking the medication on Wednesday because the stomach pains were unbearable. In my experience, this medication helped get rid of my sinus infection but now I am suffering through daily nausea and cramps and I have been off the antibiotics for 2 days."

1

May 21, 2015

28

101

149,129

Mirena

birth control

"I've had my IUD for almost 6 months now. I researched a lot about birth control before picking the Mirena. In the beginning, after having it in, it is a rough ride. Bad cramping, bleeding for a month straight. Once that stops and ur body adjusts, it's pretty nice to not have to think about birth control. I still PMS, get cramps, and have spotting around the time I would be having my period but not anything like how it was naturally. I have concerns about long term affects bc I'm only 21 and I would love to have babies one day, just not right now. Bc IUD are so new they are still working out long term affects so I would only suggest getting one if you are done having kids."

8

July 10, 2015

8

132

184,659

Efudex

keratosis

"I am now into my 15 day of using the efudix cream and I look scary I was told by my skin specialist to do my whole face and as directed have done so .I am a 51 year old woman that grew up on the coast and never thought any thing of it. After having a melanoma removed last year the ugliness ,pain and itchiness of this treatment is far better than a alternative outcome .Like others googled pictures and was horrified but remember the out come will be beautiful I would do it again in a heart beat."

9

May 14, 2015

120

100

200,783

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"I took chantix for 2 months, was very sick and very sleepy on it, but it worked. I have been smoke free for 13 weeks now, although I do still have strong cravings a few times a day. My biggest concern is that since going off of the chantix, I became very depressed, and started getting suicidal thoughts alot. Now I am on anti-depressants and anti-anxiety meds, which I had never needed before. My doctor thinks maybe I was borderline depressesd and that the chantix pushed it over the edge."

7

March 24, 2008

84

90

171,744

Loratadine

urticaria

"I have been taking this medication for 10 years due to multiple allergies, I TAKE IT AT NIGHT AS IT CAN CAUSE DROWSINESS, ALTHOUGH PERSONALLY I HAVE NOT FOUND THIS TO BE A PROBLEM."

10

February 27, 2013

26

34

130,598

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have had Mirena in for a little over 7 months. I love it for the fact I have not had a period for the entire time, just a little spotting for about 3 weeks after insertion. But I cramp pretty often still, but at my checkup the doctor told me if I could just make it through the first 6 months I would be good to go. But I'm still hurting pretty bad. I hate to keep taking medicine because I know it's not good for my body. I am tired of cramping all the time, because at times it's so bad I feel like curling up in a ball and sleeping all day. "

5

August 17, 2012

8

116

136,991

Isotretinoin

acne

"I went on Accutane 25 years ago for mild acne. As a young woman you do not want to be worried about pimples on your face. I went on the standard dose - 40mg a day. I had mild dry lips - buy Elizabeth Arden's 8 hour lip cream it's great. My skin afterwards was amazing and I did not have a pimple for 20 years afterwards. Just people raving about how perfect my skin was. I'm now 46 and in excellent health so for me there are no long term effects at all. Don't believe the horror stories on the Internet by people with an axe to grind. Accutane is the only drug that works for acne and for many people it is a permanent cure. I recommended it to a work colleague with severe cystic acne - now she has perfect skin too and it's changed her life."

10

September 4, 2016

83

150

8,931

Viagra

erectile dysfunction

"Been having some Erectile Dysfunction problems on and off this year, noticeable since November 2014. Decided to speak to GP about it. Given Viagra, 50mg. Taken as needed just to get things kick started again. Took it last night. Bit of flushing, a slight sorehead but have had worse, even had one glass of wine an hour later. Action in bed - incredible. Rock-hard, large, could last a long time, enjoyable. Woke up again at 6 for round two - same again. And then another round at 8:30am - same again. 12 hours later and if I get turned on, things are happening again. Seriously impressed and if it's got things kick started again, then it's well worth it."

10

April 24, 2015

104

119

155,988

Cialis

benign prostatic hyperplasia

"61 yrs old. I was on Hytrin for 14 years but started having extreme pelvic and back pain. Tried Rapaflo but that didn't work at all. Cialis 5mg daily immediately fixed my ED problems, but wasn't a miracle cure for my BPH. I can now sleep for 4-5 hours instead of 2-3 but urine flow still isn't great. At first, it caused intense back and pelvis pain from Day 2 thru Day 7, then stopped. Took pain meds from Day 3 thru 7 which helped immensely. Fortunately, my insurance agreed to cover this with a small co-pay. Overall, well worth the trouble and first week's pain."

8

March 3, 2015

51

106

69,391

Buprenorphine

opiate dependence

"This medication is a life saver. After years of taking Oxycodone and Oxycontin, I found myself at a Methadone clinic. Methadone kept me in hibernation state of mind. I would sleep all my days away and felt trapped by the daily visits to the clinic. Buprenorphine changed my life. I was able to lead a fully functional life again. I no longer slept my life away and was able to hold a job and become a productive member of society again. Some people will try to discredit buprenorphine but that's because they still want to be high on opiates. If someone you love is addicted they have 3 options...jail...death or buprenorphine. I'm living proof it works. I'm four years clean thanks solely to buprenorphine."

10

September 11, 2016

21

124

193,274

Cyclobenzaprine

muscle spasm

"Dr. prescribed 5 mg of Flexeril for my TMJ and it worked wonders for me. It completely took the pain away and I was not drowsy, sleepy or anything like that. I don't think I've ever taken something that has actually worked for what it was prescribed for. AMEN!"

10

March 8, 2016

22

49

45,471

Fluoxetine

anxiety and stress

"I was prescribed fluoxetine for anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder about a year ago but I stopped it for around three months and went back on it around six weeks ago. I also tried citalopram but I didn't like them. I've also had treatment but I have to say fluoxetine has beaten it all, I've never been so mentally free, it feels surreal and seems too good to be true. I haven't been sleeping well and I was sweating a hell of a lot at first."

10

October 3, 2014

48

86

71,782

Tramadol

chronic pain

"In 1986, I had Intramedullary rods inserted in my RT femur and LT Humerus, and require internal, and external fixation to stabilize my horribly fractured pelvic. Since then, I have resisted, for the most part, narcotics. In early September I was prescribed Ultram. Not too good..."

4

December 21, 2016

8

46

58,015

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

pain

"I've taken Loratab 10/500 for about 3 years for osteoarthritis in the knees and I don't know what I would do without them. I was taking them prior to my knees being replaced and still take them for hip pain. The only negative side effects I've noted is occasional constipation, which is consistent with any narcotic. I take 3-4 every day, but I have begun to notice that they are not as effective as before. I'm sure I'm developing a tolerance to them also. But I would recommend them for chronic pain for anyone who can tolerate them."

8

July 17, 2010

29

98

223,577

Sonata

insomnia

"It didn't help me fall asleep at all. I tried it one night and I didn't sleep the whole night, so I tried it again during the day since I hadn't slept at night no bueano. Made me cough and hack really bad and sinus, had chest pain the next day. I tried again one more night still no sleep."

1

September 20, 2012

49

60

123,651

Skyla

birth control

"I got the Skyla almost 2 years ago. So far, everything has gone great with the IUD. I get my period maybe every 3-4 months (light spotting for about 2 days tops). I do get cramps every month for about one entire day. It's not anything crazy or out of the ordinary (beats having periods and having kids!) I definitely recommend it. The insertion process was a bit painful and I had cramps for about 3 hours, but with some ibuprofen and a heating pad, it can sure be tolerable. I used to be on the pill and shot for a while but both of those made me really depressed and I gained a ton of weight. Which is why I switched to the IUD. Skyla releases a smaller dose of hormones so that really helps to "feel normal". good luck ladies!"

10

April 3, 2017

14

142

53,734

Tylenol with Codeine #3

pain

"I have broken bone. This helps a lot with moderate pain and makes that go away completely in a short amount of time, but the more serious pain is always barely relieved. All in all, it helps a lot."

7

January 29, 2012

16

39

67,475

Delsym 12 Hour Cough Relief

cough

"Did absolutely nothing to alleviate my cough. And now I am feeling slightly nauseated. I actually think my cough was better before taking it, as at least the hacking was removing phlegm. Now it's a useless dry cough that is just as painful to my poor abused ribs. Thankfully haven't noticed any warning signs of diarrhea. Hopefully, it'll stay that way. Overall this product was and unsatisfying waste of my money and time."

1

March 7, 2017

3

73

33,998

Junel Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I just finished my first pack and this is my first experience with the pill in general. The first week I was really bloated, and I freaked out! I also had an increased appetite that I tried my best not to give in to. After about 14 days, the bloating went away and my appetite was back to normal. I got my period on time, and it has been really light! I usually bleed so much and of that I would have to wear two pads and I would change it every 2-3 hours. My face has cleared up and my back acne is also started to clear up. Am having a great experience so far and hopefully it continues this way! Anyone who takes this, do not be discouraged if the first week it not perfect. Finish the pack first, and see what the results are."

10

December 11, 2013

48

147

220,949

Diclofenac / misoprostol

osteoarthritis

"Prescibed two arthrotec 75 daily plus two tramadol due to osteoarthritis in both knees had to drop to one arthrotec taken in the morning due to reflux and vomit during night.Feel hunger constantly even when fed.Weight hard to manage and can still feel sick and dizzy with a burbling stomach for hours after taking arthrotec"

4

November 8, 2013

32

55

121,569

Venlafaxine

autism

"I have Asperger Syndrome, also Major Depression, Dysthymia and General Anxiety. Venlafaxine did nothing to help any of symptoms and had the side effects of completely removing my sense of hunger, nausea and eventually night sweats and nightmares. I think this drug will only help autistic symptoms they're also symptoms of co-morbid depression and/or anxiety. I imagine the social symptoms are made worse by depression/anxiety and in that case you may find it will help you. It's a strong antidepressant, but comes with strong side effects."

1

May 2, 2015

5

86

174,224

Betamethasone / calcipotriene

psoriasis

"It would be nice to use this product, but being self employed with $6000 deductible you want to charge me $700.00 for a tube of this stuff. That is criminal and you should be ashamed of yourself."

1

August 2, 2017

0

37

23,372

Methadone

opiate withdrawal

"I was a heroin addict for 3 horrible years and recently joined a methadone clinic. This was the best decision that I have ever made. I have been there for 3 months now and it saved my life. I started on 30mgs of methadone and I am on 95mgs now and feel wonderful like a new person. This is the best step that I have made in the past 3 years. If I can do this anyone with a drug problem can do it. I wish everyone out there like me the best of luck. "

10

December 17, 2010

24

96

22,758

Lidocaine

pain

"I have been using the brand name and Watson for sever back pain. Recently, some of mine were substituted with Mylan! Huge mistake... HORRIBLE THE WORST! They are cheating people out of money for an ineffective product! My grade: -100"

1

March 13, 2016

20

40

64,640

Sertraline

depression

"taken Sertraline (Zoloft) for 25 years 100mg/day - 15 years ago decided to wean off which I did slowly for three month. The 2 months I was totally off before could be seen by psychiatrist were absolutely miserable. Took longer to get back to feeling good the second time. It is inexpensive and covered by small deductible with insurance. One significant negative: because of the initial very "high" I got from it for about two weeks, my psychiatrist put me on 1mg Lorazepam (Ativan) as a sleeping aid - unfortunately Ativan dependency common and I have bad dreams and sleepless nights without it! - Ativan highly regulated drug but fortunately also cheap/covered by insurance - so Zoloft plus Ativan excellent combo for me for rest of my life - feel great!"

10

November 29, 2015

37

131

8,063

Xolegel

seborrheic dermatitis

"The symptoms were improved, but not to the extent mentioned by other reviewers of this product. The gel was prescribed for use twice a day but at the end of each day had redness, itching, and scaling again."

5

April 5, 2010

26

38

98,563

Nexplanon

birth control

"I chose to change from Yaz to Nexplanon, because I wanted something new and easy. I had normal cycles until I started the implant. I bled for 30 days then stop for about a week. My ovaries hurt, my breasts hurt, I have gained about 15 pounds in 2 months, constant headaches and absolutely no sex drive, even cuddling and knowing what he wants next is dreadful. Do not get it. I want this out. Obviously it does its job with no babies because you bleed to often."

3

August 16, 2014

26

88

94,089

Trintellix

major depressive disorde

"1. No serious side effects, such as headache or constipation; this is the only antidepressant on the market that I have ever been able to tolerate. 2. Serious vivid dreaming and sometimes nightmares. 3. Daytime sleepiness. Advise taking at night. 4. EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE. 5. Taking the 5 mg. 6. Stabilizes my emotions, OCD, negative thinking."

7

January 24, 2016

39

55

138,937

Phentermine

obesity

"I took this one a few years back and lost over 20 pounds in about 3 months. I'd have kept using it but didn't have the money to keep going to the doctor. Some years have passed and I'm back at another doctor who's giving me Tenuate. It's nothing like I remember with the phentermine. I was probably in better shape my first time around because Tenuate just doesn't seem the same. I don't have nearly as much energy as I did with phentermine. When I was taking phentermine I was constantly looking for something to do. I was always cleaning and moving furniture when I wasn't walking to school in the city."

10

November 11, 2009

27

113

29,109

Topiramate

migraine prevention

"I was taking 50 mg a day and it really reduced my migraines. I had no side effects except that I lost about 10 pounds, so that was a plus though my weight was normal. My neurologist bumped me up to 75 mg to try to get rid of the last of my migraines, and then a few months later I noticed my hair was falling out just like it did each time when I was postpartum. I'll have to go back down on my dosage to see if that will make my hair come back or if I need to go off it altogether, but it will take years to grow my long hair out again. ;("

7

August 31, 2017

7

118

201,769

Alprazolam

anxiety

"I used to get very aggravated over what normal people handle. I would go off. Have panic attacks and not know how to deal. Plus, I have tremors in my hands, mostly my right. Once I started taking Xanax the tremors stopped, I could deal calmly with my children when they got out of control. It helps me concentrate easier during the day & sleep well @ nite. It can have side affects though if you don't take it properly! Take it as prescribed and don't make yourself go through the withdrawals."

10

July 7, 2008

224

92

24,848

Deplin

depression

"Added Deplin 15mg to 150 mg dose of Wellbutrin when the Wellbutrin no longer worked as well. It did help for a few days but then I developed severe muscle weakness, stiffness and pain particularly in my neck and shoulders. Bad enough that I could not turn my head or look up or down without great discomfort. Kind of felt like I had whiplash. I did some research and found that the muscle pain can be a side effect of both medications. I have not ever had this problem on Wellbutrin alone, so I'm inclined to think the Deplin caused this. I quit taking both medications because I couldn't function with the pain and stiffness any longer and 2 days later the pain is still there but is slowly subsiding."

4

August 4, 2014

53

130

135,286

Bentyl

irritable bowel syndrome

"Just started taking it and it really hasn't helped much at all. One nasty side effect I'm having is that every time I take a pill I have a fever spike that runs up to around 101 and my vision is blurred. I have no idea why it's doing this to me. "

1

January 8, 2012

36

53

214,408

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I don't usually write reviews but I felt with all the terrible experiences it was important to share mine. I have had a YI for about 4 days and was taking a pill medication with no luck. So without reading the reviews I purchased this. I got home around 7pm inserted the ovule and got scared once I read the reviews online. I used the cream and got immediate relief and was fine until about 10:00pm. At 10pm I felt some burning and itchy but nothing worse then how my YI felt and it wasn't so uncomfortable that I couldn't sleep. To me the burning was it working so I just let it happen. I woke up this morning at 7am and the YI is completely gone. I would definitely use this product again."

7

September 4, 2015

9

134

227,935

Etonogestrel

birth control

"i have had implanon in for 19 months now. i have lost all sex drive at the age of 22. My periods last for months on end. Currently i've been bleeding for 21 days now. The longest period lasted for 6 weeks. When i presented this prob to my doc he prescribed me loestrin 21 birth control pills for 2 months in addition to the already implanted implanon. I have been experiencing major depression issues but i won't blame implanon for that i'll see if things change once i get it removed which will b very soon. It's just not the birth control for me. I have tried to get it removed twice before but my docs always convince me to stick it out that they symptoms may change but they never do."

4

March 6, 2011

0

133

159,887

Bactrim

bacterial infection

"I was prescribed Bactrim and Keflex to treat an traumatic force injury to my shin which a month later turned into a bacterial type infection. I was on these 2 anitbiotics for 3 doses (100 mg Bactrim) and I got small spots of hive-like bumps under both forearms, on my hand, and on the backside of the injured shin. They took me off those antibiotics and without taking any other medicines yet that day, approximately 8 hrs later I looked like I had the chicken pox. It's Day 3 after stopping Bactrim and I'm just starting to get some relief from the intense itching ( I did have a steroid IV today to try to help this)."

1

March 12, 2012

17

117

93,234

Vortioxetine

depression

"Was put on this because my Lexapro stopped working, and I was experiencing panic attacks. Dr said off label use for Brintellix is used for depression and anxiety. Started on the 5mg dose, didn't do much, was on that dosage for two to three months, went up to the 10mg, started having constipation (which is very unusual for me), my night vision got worse, and something about the medication seemed to be activating for me and that made my anxiety and panic attacks worse. About a month ago started tapering off it, but was still dealing with anxiety and anxiety attacks. Decided to try the Lexapro again. Luckily it has started working again and my anxiety has been gratly reduced, and panic attacks have gone away on 10 mg generic Lexapro"

5

September 23, 2015

23

131

184,463

Hydroxyzine

anxiety

"I have severe anxiety and panic disorder. I was prescribed 25 mg of Atarax (hydroxyzine) and it does not seem to help what so ever with my panic attacks or my anxiety level."

3

October 14, 2010

83

33

190,282

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo

birth control

"I switched from Levora/Portia. It's my second month on this pill and I am really loving it! Aside from some migraines, which I'm hoping they'll go away soon, no side effects. No acne, my mood has improved, no weight gain (that I've noticed), and it works perfectly to prevent pregnancy. Highly recommended!"

10

May 14, 2014

18

52

4,719

Belviq

weight loss

"I started it last Saturday , by Tuesday evening , I gained 5.4 pounds, had to stop it. I was watching what I eat and I am a tennis player. Could it be my thyroid medication , I take lithoviroxine .75 It did curb appetite a bit . I need to lose 20 pounds"

2

April 19, 2015

17

54

67,486

Lacosamide

seizures

"I have partial complex seizures and Vimpat has helped me not to go totally unconscious. I still have the auras, but don't have the "full blow" seizures where I do not remember anything. Weird thing is that I don't have the strong "full blown" seizures, but I have more frequent aura's. Don't know which is worse. It is safer for me not to have the actual seizure, but having more aura's during the day is scary too. Also, it seems like my memory is getting worse and I can't think of what it is I want to say. My mind goes blank on me especially when trying to think of the word I am wanting to say. My hair has dried out and have lost a lot of it too. Not sure if Vimpat is worth all this or not!"

6

November 23, 2011

67

140

43,893

Polyethylene glycol 3350

constipation

"I bought this laxative after seeing the commercial on TV - I thought it would be effective with few side effects. It is a complete waste of money. After 3 days I am extremely uncomfortable. I have constant abdominal cramps and pressure, terrible gas and only managed to pass a small bowel movement. I have even increased the dosing to twice a day to try and get relief but to no avail. I will not use this laxative again."

2

April 11, 2017

2

79

67,816

Plan B

emergency contraception

"This has made me feel very ill and on top a horrible yeast infection a day after taking this pill. Do not take unless you know you absolutely have to. I didnt really need to take it because i had unprotected sex 2 days before my period but my partner insisted and now i have the worst symptoms. And need to make an appointment for my infection inconveniently. My symptoms include extreme fatigue, cant eat food it makes me feel sicker than i already do, extreme emotions that make me want to die in a hole, angry rage sadness, ringing in my ears, no motivation to do anything ive slept for over 30 hours in the past two days. I regret taking this and will never take again!!!"

1

October 25, 2016

5

128

39,930

Contrave

obesity

"I have been on Contrave for 4 months and I am so happy with the results. I have lost a total of 62lbs. I will continue to take this pill until I reach the goal that I happy with."

10

August 16, 2015

59

39

25,635

Nabumetone

sciatica

"My doctor prescribed this twice a day for a month after receiving a steroid injection for a herniated disc at the L5,S1. It works great! I can now walk, sit, stand, etc. Whereas I couldn't while suffering from Sciatica. I'm only 30! I have had no side effects."

8

June 28, 2012

62

48

190,959

Clorazepate

anxiety

"I take Tranxene 7.5 2x a day. It has helped my anxiety and panic attacks a great deal. Unfortunately my doctor feels like it is addictive so he is weaning me off of them as he slowly tapers me onto Buspar. Not sure how I feel about this because I've always lived by the rule, leave well enough alone."

8

March 20, 2015

32

59

65,370

Yasmin

menstrual disorders

"This is the ONLY birth control pill that has ever worked well with my system. No weight gain, no hair loss, no mood swings, in fact, my periods used to be so irregular that's I'd have terrible PMS and now I'm only cranky pants for a day or so. It helped clear my skin, regulate my cycle, helped me maintain my weight, and I just love it."

10

August 22, 2014

51

67

169,372

Diethylpropion

obesity

"I have been on this medication for 1 month , and it DOES take away hunger. I take my pill around 10am because I'm more of a late night eater. I have had the headaches the first week taking the pills but they have slightly gone away. This pill does make me feel a bit of the rapid heart beat but only for a bit. I did feel a bit of depression the first week taking it and its not like me at all but as my body is getting used to it that feeling went away. I have tried Phentermine and that gave me crazy energy. BUT I was still able to eat on it, it did not really take my hunger away like Diethylpropion. I'm on the 75mg ER so it releases slower for the whole day. I exercise 5 days a week for 1hr and 30 min lost 12lbs and exercise and eat right."

8

December 12, 2014

39

157

104,635

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"Great hormone balance. I've had issues before with other pills (Microgestrin, Aviane, Kariva)...you name it... breakthrough bleeding, depression, headaches, low drive, etc. I thought I was just not someone who the pill worked for without major side-effects...but LEVORA IS GREAT. No issues whatsoever, higher drive, absolutely no weight/depression/spotting/tenderness issues. Amazing pill - highly recommend it if you've had problems with other pills before."

9

April 11, 2011

18

63

91,866

Lyrica

neuropathic pain

"My doctor prescribed me Lyrica for some trivially mild ulnar tunnel syndrome. Within about a week of taking just 75 mg per day (once before bedtime), I developed horrible anxiety, insomnia, muscle tremors and suicidal thoughts. My vision blurred as well, but it wasn't severe. It's been eleven days now since I've stopped taking Lyrica, and most of the side-effects have gone. The anxiety is still there, but it's no longer as bad as it was. Had I known about any of this, I would have just applied hot packs to my wrist and waited for it to heal by itself. The side-effects were totally not worth it."

1

April 28, 2017

14

108

133,051

Loestrin 24 Fe

birth control

"I'm 18 years old and have been on Loestrin 24 Fe for about a year and a half. I'm taking it only for birth control. At first everything seemed okay. I had no spotting, no missed periods, and no weight gain. A couple months in, I noticed a huge decline in sex drive. The mood swings came, and I gained some weight, even though my diet has always been very healthy. And the mood swings were ridiculous! I would cry just about every day for no reason at all, and get so mad over little tiny things. I didn't know the moodiness and low sex drive could have to do with the birth control I am on, and after doing research I realized what it is."

1

April 29, 2012

5

126

205,533

Pristiq

depression

"I was suffering severe depression from a total inability to cope with a traumatic situation I had been through. Pristiq worked wonders the first couple of weeks. I was enjoying life again. Silly me, I didn't pay any attention to the side effect information. It all started with significant weight loss 25 lbs. I originally weighed 120lbs, then I stopped sleeping. I became panicked, one pupil became very dilated. Terrible situation."

1

December 27, 2012

39

71

93,502

Vortioxetine

depression

"Past experience taking medicines that did work (Celexa, Wellbutrin), 1-2 years later they seemed to stop working (weepy, sad, never wanted to get out of bed, no desire to do anything, flash backs of a traumatic event, constantly dwelling on negative past experiences, etc.). 10mg Brintellix prescribed (1/10/14) while weaning off Wellbutrin. Not so weepy, but was still sad, had no motivation to get out of bed or do anything. Increase to 20 mg (1/28/14), felt like I was going "downhill" fast: even sadder and weepier, etc. Told it may have been too much at once, so was told to take 1/2 dose one day, full dose the next (2/15/14). Still not feeling as well as I thought I should. Increase to 20 mg Blood Pressure went up from 110/68 to 124/72."

4

March 11, 2014

65

132

215,842

Copper

birth control

"Just got Paragard inserted this morning at 0800MST. I'm a 27 year old female with 1 son (one and done).My personal experience was fast and pain free. I did take the 800mg of ibuprofen as directed, it was done by a certified midwife, she was very thorough during the process and she let me know everything she was doing. Upon having the iud inserted and placed, there was very minimal cramping. I've had periods with worse cramping, for sure. The only other slightly uncomfortable young was the speculum to hold you open but that's it. This procedure was nothing. I can't wait to track my progress being that this thing will be a part of me for the next 10 years."

10

August 17, 2016

1

121

206,835

Duac

acne

"I always had clear skin, then when I turned 19 my skin broke out mostly all over my chin, so many tiny "under skin" bumps and then big cystic red acne that wouldn't develop a head and took a long time to heal, after three months of my skin (chin) being completely destroyed with acne, my doctor prescribed Duac. Within a week my skin was completely clear. I did have dryness, so I made sure I washed my face with a gentle soap and an exfoliating brush in the morning and moisturized, then did the same at night before applying only a pea sized amount of Duac to ONLY my chin, where most of my spots appeared! It works amazing, but I would ensure I moisturized A LOT with this product and only use the prescribed amount once a day."

10

December 20, 2014

32

140

165,092

Phentermine / topiramate

obesity

"This medication changed my life! It gave me my life back. Lost 67lbs in 5months. It made the food I was eating taste like it was "crap, disgusting, processed garbage" I was a fast food Pepsi addict (case of Pepsi a day). After my first dose I have never been able to drink a Pepsi again! I craved fresh foods vegetables grass fed beef. Partnered with real kickboxing the weight came off so fast and I've been off the Qsymia for 2 months and NO weight gain just more loss. I still have no desire to eat the garbage I did before. My brother is having the same success as I have had on Qsymia. Some people say its the cost of the medication they can't do it."

10

November 22, 2014

96

128

99,664

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"Did not taste nearly as bad as anticipated; used a straw to get it far back in mouth and drank it pretty quickly. Very minor nausea for about 10-15 minutes, started working in about 20-30 minutes, was able to leave bathroom after about an hour and a half then maybe one more trip. No cramping, etc. Much easier than I had heard it would be."

10

November 16, 2016

10

65

76,948

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"I have been on belviq for about 18 days and have lost 8lbs. And still loosing weight. It really works the way it is supposed to. I am on a strict diet plan and exercise plan. I forgot to take it for a day and got a really bad tension headache. But with staying on it I have no side effects :)"

9

June 18, 2015

21

62

146,042

Suboxone

opiate dependence

"After 20+ years of "functional" opiate abuse, I finally got sick and tired of being sick and tired. At the advice of some NA friends, I found a kind and compassionate Suboxone doctor. Amazingly, I have not had a single relapse the whole time on the Sub, and it's been nearly seven years. Not one! So now, with some time under my belt, I'm slowly tapering down, from 8mg/day to 4mg/day. I'm in no rush. Suboxone has saved my life, my marriage, and my family."

10

September 2, 2015

75

85

23,869

Saphris

bipolar disorde

"I have Bipolar Disorder I, with rapid cycling and mixed states. I tried Saphris when I was recovering from a hospitalization which was very unpleasant and ended very badly. So I was a bit manic and terribly anxious going on it. I took it for 6 days. It seemed to work almost right away. I was shakey and anxious throughout the 6 days. Extremely sleepy and dizzy after my 5mg at bedtime. But that wore off after 4 days. Mood-wise, it seemed to completely stall my cycling. Miracle! And I was much calmer and less reactive, but definitely awake during the days. Then after my 6th dose I noticed my lips were puffy, and my tongue was fatter, then my throat got tight = allergic reaction. Worked great until that!"

9

December 20, 2013

42

130

88,442

Adderall

adhd

"I'm a full-time college student in my mid-20s. I've been on Adderall for 3 months now. I cut my 15mg IR in half and take it in the morning and the other half 3 hours later (and another half after 3-4 hours if needed). I don't take it everyday, I probably only take it 4x a week. If you don't have an addictive personality, you won't be addicted to it. I have to say it works really well with my ADD. I'm able to study for hours at a time. I don't necessarily think it makes you smarter. It just lets you focus on a task without getting distracted. I think my only complaint is sudden mood swings and agitation. I definitely noticed a difference in my personality the days I'm not on it. I get angry very easily and irritable."

7

July 9, 2012

38

141

159,167

TriNessa

birth control

"I've only been on for a month and a half, but my body has DRASTICALLY changed. The abdominal pain is unbearable, I've missed work multiple times because I'm unable to leave the bathroom. The bloating has been out of control, and besides my normal acid reflux disease, the extra heartburn has me constantly sick - no matter what I eat. The first 1.5 weeks of the pill pack are the worst, I cant eat or sleep, and the migraines are awful. Moody, lack of desire to do anything, which is NOT like me. The only benefit is a bit of a weaker period, but the side-effects are unbearable."

5

August 11, 2014

20

108

38,112

EnteraGam

irritable bowel syndrome

"EnteraGam has been a life saver. I have been dealing with the D and stomach pains for about 4 Years now and started taking EnteraGam a little over 6 months ago and it has help a ton. I can now go out without fear of problems. I still have stomach pain from time to time, but not daily as I was. It is a little bit on the expensive side (I use 2 boxes a month), but it is worth it to me."

9

January 13, 2017

11

83

193,833

Hydrocodone

pain

"I suffer from chronic TMJ, I can't eat apples, steak, most foods that require you to open your mouth, or my jaw will emit a loud bone-breaking-sounding CRACK followed by waves of intense pain WAY beyond the acceptable threshold. I'm only 33. An MRI, CTScan, several X-Rays, and worthless visits to "Specialists" did nothing but empty my bank account and receive the news that I have "two displaced discs in my face, and there's nothing we can do." I was about to give up then said heck with it and sought out a pain specialist. She witnessed the horrific noise, saw the X-rays and surgeon notes, and immediately put me on ZoHydro 20mg (twice a day) and thinking my woes were addressed, then they reformulated it and it's like taking aleve."

4

December 10, 2015

33

131

170,412

Quetiapine

bipolar disorde

"My mom was prescribed Seroquel in 2010 for dementia ! I talked to my pharmacist. Tom, he showed me the FDA's warning; Seroquel had been given the highest warning "Black Boxed" Mom had Dementia, was 75 yrs old, and weighed 76lbs, she died in October, '11"

2

October 15, 2015

19

46

28,683

Lexapro

depression

"I have suffered depressive illness/anxiety since my teens; parents had depression and bipolar, genetically very prone, battled feeling 'not quite right' for 20 yrs. It took a suicidal day last November for me to seek 'help' via specialist who knows this area. Was given Lexapro, balanced my highs or lows but it took 3 month to feel the effects, returned to boxing 2 x week, cut down drinking and eating. I've lost 5kgs and another 7kg be back to my perfect weight. One day at a time and manage it the best you can."

9

February 15, 2011

24

94

163,270

Acetaminophen / dichloralphenazone / isometheptene mucate

headache

"Midrin is the best medication I have taken for my migraines. As long as I take it at the first sign of a migraine, usually the aura and it goes away in about 20 minutes. I usually only have to take 2 for relief. I don't go anywhere without it."

9

May 11, 2009

15

50

137,879

Enbrel

rheumatoid arthritis

"I've been on Enbrel for 2 years and went from being bed bound and using a walker to playing on my company's soft ball team. It has motivated me to live and has allowed me to consider having children now. My husband and I are really excited Enbrel has worked well. The only problem is that I continue to get oral ulcers and bruise easily. I am now having cold symptoms. "

10

July 26, 2009

53

72

214,656

Escitalopram

generalized anxiety disorde

"Began 10mg of Escitalopram, decided I needed to take it at night as it was pretty sedating - which I didn't mind as my anxiety would keep me awake most nights. I felt great great initially, moved up to 20mg; mood was up, anxiety wasn't so dwelling, sleeping was great. I work in healthcare and decided to check my BP one day and it was sky high, I'm talking 200/110. Over the weeks, I monitored the blood pressure and symptoms. About a month in, my numbers came down but was still higher than my usual readings. Mood and sleep were still going well. But then I noticed, my husband did first, that I became very fidgety - excessively chewing my finger nails, rambling and talking with out any meaning. After 6 weeks of use, my doctor decided to take me off."

5

September 10, 2017

1

141

47,468

Tapentadol

pain

"I've been on hydrocodone or Norco for about 10 years 3x's a day. I've had S5 and L1 ( I think that is how it goes) maybe the L and the S are in the wrong place. Anyway the two disc at the very bottom of your back. For 2 years as of this past Christmas Eve I was suppose to have the next 2 up replaced. I asked my pain doctor for 1 more Norco a day. Instead he puts me on Nucynta 50mg. Not working after 1 1/2 years so now I get put on 150 ER 2x day and 50 mg in between. All I do is hurt like hell and sleep all the time. I have fallen asleep in the bath "

1

May 22, 2017

10

126

97,813

Nexplanon

birth control

"Had it since March of 14 after having my son.. slowly but surely made me miserable. Didn't have a period the whole time. But my super bitchy mood swings, low sex drive, acne, back aches and weight gain made this birth control NOT worth it. However it does work great for preventing pregnancy. .. because you are too moody for sex!."

10

November 1, 2015

10

61

67,294

Omeprazole

gerd

"My doctor prescribed Protonix which worked most of the time and every now and then I would take a Tums. Then my doctor left and I didn't request a refill soon enough, so I decided to try Prilosec OTC. My GERD disappeared after the first day. I took it daily for 14 days as described on the box and never had a problem at all. My GERD pain is coming back though, so I will be buying another box."

10

August 7, 2012

41

79

92,116

Lyrica

peripheral neuropathy

"I have been using Lyrica for about ten weeks. I increased my dose gradually until the majority of my pain is gone. I am now at 150mg at bed and 75 mg in the morning. I have found the side effects to be minimal, the most noticeable is mid afternoon drowsiness and a bit of vertigo. This medicine has also helped calm the need for frequent urination. Who knew?"

8

October 17, 2011

24

69

43,365

Hydromorphone

pain

"I had abdominal surgery and after post op I was back in my room on a dilaudid iv pump. The pain management was great but had a bad side effect. It caused mt to have hallucinations. I don't know if it was to high of a dose are not, but I was seeing weird people in my room, under my bed, I saw monsters, snakes and they all were trying to get me. I was screaming and asking for help. I had to have my wife stay with me cause I could not close my eyes to sleep. I literally felt like I was in a Freddie Kruger movie. I now list this as a drug allergy when asked if I'm allergic to any medications. I never want to experience that again"

10

November 20, 2015

26

132

57,725

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

back pain

"Okay well at FIRST this medication was pretty cool, it took away ALL my pain and not only that but gave me extra energy as well. Before I had my son I would not let doctors prescribe me narcotic pain killers for anything, as I had been addicted to Vicodin in the past. SO, my son was born and I then developed bursitis from years of running in the army, working out, and a combo of a hip surgery and other factors. At first I went to chiropractor 3x a week, massage therapy, physical therapy and finally told the doctor I HAD to have some pain medication, it was so bad it changed my life. Started taking these 2 years ago & now they don't help me but if i DON'T take them I get sick! :( wish I'd never started on them now."

4

March 31, 2014

29

144

69,009

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"I was happy with this birth control at first. I liked the thought of not getting my period when it went away after my second shot but 3 years later it has been making me gain 10 lbs per year I was about 130 when I started it I am now almost 200 and the longer I have been on it the more if an increase in pounds per year I am noticing. Its been decreasing my sex drive lately and also occasionally makes me moody"

4

March 18, 2016

7

86

67,785

Plan B

emergency contraception

"Let me say this right now, my girlfriend and I had to use this one day after a bit of an accident. I said if it works I am writing a review. So I can happily say it did. She was really lucky in the sense there were no side effects other than some light nausea and fatigue. For everybody out there either panicking or debating, just let the drug do it's job. I'm also going to say right now that my girlfriend is 195 pounds and 6 foot tall. So she is above the weight limit people like to put on the drug. It worked for us."

9

November 27, 2016

5

108

33,196

Microgestin Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I have mixed feelings about this pill. Took this birth control for about 3 years, my periods were great! Very light and regular. But for about the last year my mood swings have been terrible and I’ve developed anxiety. I’ve also noticed my hair has thinned tremendously which is devastating for me as I’ve always had the thickest healthiest hair until this pill :( so I’m now switching pills and hopefully my hair and normal moods will come back!"

4

October 28, 2017

1

79

60,813

MoviPrep

constipation, chronic

"The taste is terrible. I would rather there not be a lemon or sweet taste. Thought I was going to be sick. Holding breath, nose and big gulps is helpful. This stuff does work though. I have a colonoscopy in the morning. I suffered through the first liter at 6 pm and the second at 10 pm. Couldn't make it through the entire 2nd liter. I had about 2 oz left. Good luck everyone!"

8

December 2, 2011

13

74

88,024

Clindamycin

bacterial infection

"SOFT GEL PROBIOTIC and a ton of water. I can't stress this enough!!! After reading the reviews I was absolutely mortified about starting this antibiotic(clindamycin 300mg 2x's per day) . I'm one of those people who always get every possible side effect of medication. I stumbled upon a very helpful review of someone suggesting taking a softgel probiotic . I took the probiotic once daily approximately one hour before my first dose. I am entering day 3 of this regime and have yet to get any of the unpleasant side effects mentioned. I also drank about a liter or more of water with each pill. I will update this post once I finish the med. Don't let all of the scary reviews get you down. You can do this!!"

6

October 15, 2015

42

129

36,477

Bismuth subcitrate potassium / metronidazole / tetracycline

helicobacter pylori infection

"This is my fourth time trying to eradicate the bacteria and had never been given pylera. after reading people's stories I was horrified to take this medication. Let me tell you it has been the hardest medication I have ever taken. I had vomiting, diharrea, and every side effect. I am now on day 10 and could not be any happier.The mind is powerful so keep positive and finish. I will update if it worked."

7

July 16, 2015

31

75

25,960

Lamisil

onychomycosis, toenail

"I was on this medication for 5 months straight with no results. No bad side effects, but it caused very fast weight loss. I lost about 15 lbs without trying so I discontinued treatment in fear of losing too much weight. It slowed the yellowing of my big toenail, but did not help eliminate it. Will have to see the doctor for other treatment."

1

March 3, 2014

56

64