Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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109,871	Nexplanon	birth control	"I got my Nexplanon on 04/21/2016 and haven't stopped bleeding since. Luckily it's not heavy bleeding it's light, but the downside is it makes my blood smell bad I know TMI but I just want to put that out there for those considering this form of birth control. I used to have a head full of hair but since I've been on the Nexplanon I've noticed that I've been losing so much hair to the point that when I put my hair in a ponytail you can see the side of my scalp a little. I haven't had mood swings, weight gain or a decrease in sex drive. Just the bleeding a hair loss have been my major issues. Having it taken out 06/24/2016, I don't think I can handle anymore of this!"	2	June 18, 2016	3	133
205,643	Pristiq	depression	"Pristiq definitely works. Psychiatry also works. I was in severe severe depression due to cyberchondria introduced by googling symptom of hiv after a zero risk episode. I fell into major depressive disorder with depersonalization and derealization. I started taking Pristiq and it took really long to kick in. It took me two months to feel normal. No happy high no sadness...just my usual normal. The best part is the anxiety and depression reduces day by day and after 2 months you will feel the cloud lifting. The worst side effects are extreme sleep, fatigue and very very very weird vivid dreams. I don't know if I have to take this for the rest of my life but it definitely reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety. I am enjoying my time now."	7	October 8, 2011	11	131
146,447	Tamsulosin	urinary tract stones	"I wasn't sure how to rate this drug, since there were pros and cons. I took it just one night because the next morning, for hours, I was greatly dizzy, weak, shaky, and my heart was pounding rapidly, even when resting. My flank pain was much better that day, though. However, I will not be taking it again because of the side effects."	5	October 20, 2017	3	63
29,559	Topiramate	migraine prevention	"I was prescribed Topamax as a preventative migraine med. It was effective in significantly reducing migraine. However it gave me insanely severe sinus/hayfever symptoms. I couldn't leave the house because my nose was running like a tap. I was sneezing all the time and totally stuffed up. I got all the other usual digestive upset side effects, but I could live with those as they seemed to reduce as time went on whereas the sinus problems intensified."	5	October 19, 2013	32	77
166,864	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I got my skyla put in in September of 2015. As many of you I had cramping after it was in but mine went away after a DAT or two. Since then I haven't had problems. My period has gotten lighter as the months pass. I still get my period but I'll get it for about 1.5-2 weeks with only 1 heavy day and then all the other days are light. But the bonus is I won't get my period for 2 months after that. I don't get cramping nearly as much anymore maybe once or twice in a few months. Every once in a while I feel like I can feel,it inside me which is weird but it only last for a minute. I will be getting the skyla again once this one needs to be replaced! I love it!"	9	July 18, 2016	5	141
65,651	Propranolol	high blood pressure	"Went thru thyroid storm and now 11years later I'm still on 160 mgs of propranolol per day. I have no side effects and I do like this medicine. Hopefully I'll never get a tolerance to it. I do take 40mg tablet 4xs a day. I like it better than extended release."	9	March 27, 2017	8	51
224,726	Bupropion	smoking cessation	"The first time I took Zyban was around 2004. I was on it for a week and I was amazed how it stopped the urge to smoke BUT the side effects were awful. I experienced anxiety and what felt like deep lows. I would wake up sobbing for no reason but at least I didn't feel like a cigarette! I'm in Australia and pretty sure that we take the same levels of 150mg twice a day"	7	March 11, 2017	14	76
170,103	Quetiapine	depression	"I was prescribed Seroquel when I had just recently been put on Buspar for anxiety and was not feeling beneficial effects yet. It was a break glass in case of emergency medication for me. Thankfully, the Buspar did not take too long to kick in and I only had to take a few of the Seroquel. It has been a few years since then and I still had the mostly full bottle with me. My new doctor decided to stop refilling my Trazodone for 4 months and so I started taking Seroquel again at night to help me sleep. It did help me sleep and did wonders for my anxiety and occasional racing thoughts, however over the course of a month, I managed to gain 40 lbs. I have since run out and am happily taking Trazodone again, but I have not lost any of this weight. I was not terribly excited about my weight before and now I'm nearing 200 lbs, which is not a healthy weight for me."	5	April 30, 2017	4	170
183,925	Adenosine	not listed / othe	"I have had to use this medication several times due to rapid heartrate. The highest my heart has increased is 260 bpm. Anytime I have had to call 911 they insert and IV and this medication is pushed very quickly through the IV. I do feel a good bit of pressure in my head. But it doesn't hurt in any way. They ususally have to do it twice for my heart rate to convert. It always works. It's not a problem once you understand that you are literally using a CTRL, ALT, DELETE technique. I have never had a side effect to this. My only effect to my experiences are....exhaustion for just having ran a marathon without actually have to run 26 miles. :)"	10	January 19, 2011	12	124
32,842	Empagliflozin	diabetes, type 2	"I was on Jardiance for about 6 months, a month into taking it my hair started falling out. I'm not talking about just a little either, normally I have very thick long hair. But whenever I brushed my hair the brush was full of hair, it was all over my clothes. By the time I got my doctor convinced it had only started doing that after taking Jardiance my hair was so thin you could see my scalp. The doctor was convinced when I showed him the bag of hair that I had lost. Now it's in my records for me not to take this medicine, my hair is growing back but it's going to be a while yet before it's back to the way it was before Jardiance"	1	October 30, 2015	42	129
41,038	Acetaminophen / oxycodone	pain	"I was prescribed this for pain following brain surgery. Take with food to prevent nausea. To avoid constipation, I took each dose with a stool softener and drank apple juice. Works good on the pain. But you do feel a little loopy on it."	8	April 30, 2016	23	44
134,649	Ketorolac	pain	"The pain I had was the most severe pain you could imagine- Back pain and Radicular nerve pain going down the outside and back of the leg and I couldn't walk unless I had crutches but a combination of Lortab and the injection of Toradol actually worked. I had been in pain for over 2 weeks and after numerous visits to the local Mega Orthopedic clinic I ended up back to my regular doctor and he gave me the injection. I have had the pill form before with no results but the injection works great!"	9	June 27, 2012	12	95
109,771	Nexplanon	birth control	"I got the nexplanon two weeks after I have my baby March 26th 2016 I had minor spotting bad next month but that was it I haven't had any periods are spotting since then but I did notice I get headaches more frequently sometimes I get a nauseated feeling dizzy I was getting dizzy a lot but besides that so far so good"	6	July 20, 2016	1	63
44,688	Catapres	hyperhidrosis	"Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy ETS surgery at T2 to treat severe palmar and facial sweating has been very effective, with about a 90% reduction of hand sweat, and 100% reduction in facial sweating. However, there is a caveat, sweating in other parts of my body increased following the procedure. Also, compensatory sweating on my face and chest (below the nipples) becomes extreme when eating spicy or tart foods. The Catapres substantially decreases this compensatory sweating."	8	October 19, 2015	12	74
176,427	Lorazepam	anxiety	"I was given a prescription for this 4 years ago when I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. It is the one thing I can count on to help slow spiraling thinking. I have never taken it regularly until recently because of some major life stressors. I would normally take 0.5 mg in the morning once in awhile, but now I have been advised by my Dr. To take up to 0.5 mg three times a day as needed while I adjust to Zoloft. I have not needed it more than twice in a day. It sure helps, and so far I have never had any problems stopping taking it."	10	October 19, 2014	81	110
211,084	Carisoprodol	muscle spasm	"As a disabled person for 21 years with a severe spine problem, needless to say I have taken my share of medicines. That being said Soma seems to be a NON narcotic that has helped my leg cramps, with a little help to my back. "	8	May 29, 2009	33	46
141,644	Escitalopram	obsessive compulsive disorde	"I have been on many antidepressants, and Lexapro has easily been the best fit for me. I have not yet noticed any side effects (I've been on it for two months) but my OCD symptoms have subsided and I am feeling much, much less anxious."	10	November 14, 2012	100	45
187,967	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I have been on the Nexplanon for a year and a half. When I first got it everything thing was good. I had periods regularly and they were pretty light. I enjoyed not having to set an alarm or worry about taking a pill daily. So far it has protected me from pregnancy. The last six months periods are painful, hard to lose weight, I am extremely moody, anxious, and depressed. Any thing can set me into a crying spell. Having a impact on my relationship because of my moods. I'm debating on whether to take it out and try pill by mouth but I'm second guessing it because of the convenience of not having to remember to take a pill and currently my significant other wants a baby and I'm not ready! But moods are TERRIBLE!!"	7	October 16, 2017	2	137
159,920	Bactrim	kidney infections	"Took this medicine for a horrible horrible HORRIBLE kidney infection. Worked within 2 days and cleared up all of my symptoms, which was such a relief. I was told to finish off the bottle by my doctor, and the next day I developed a horrible case if the hives. I stopped taking the medicine immediately, but the hives stuck around for another 3 days. What a miserable week! So, Bactrim worked wonders for my kidney infection, but little did I know I was severely allergic to it. Take with caution."	5	June 22, 2014	32	90
185,312	Saxenda	obesity	"A few of my friends and I who are on it (we work in a hospital and all started taking it) plateaued at 25-27 lbs. So, a couple of us stopped taking it, maintained what we lost, and are going to start it again. The reason is that the longer we were on it, the less we felt that "I'm hungry but nothing sounds good" feeling that curbed our appetites. Will go back on soon. I went from 314 lbs to 288 lbs - maintaining about 291."	8	September 19, 2017	14	87
132,595	Doxepin	urticaria	"I am 34 year old female.. I am on Doxepin to help me sleep.. I have had SEVERE eczema for years- NOTHING helps except prednisone ( on that now all the time too) but I couldn't sleep due to constant scratching.. Slowly increased Doxepin until Im now at 100mg taken at night ( sometimes depending how tired I am I only take 50-75mg) but Its my miracle pill.. Puts me to sleep ( almost instantly) and 99% of the time im not tired or groggy in the morning... I have heard however-there is possibility of weight gain and thinning hair at which both possibilities would cause me to look for a different medication.."	9	November 19, 2014	22	113
183,402	Cymbalta	depression	"After taking Cymbalta for 3 weeks I become gradually more nervous, by 4 and 1/2 weeks I felt like I was having a constant panic attack. I felt terrified all the time but I couldn't even tell you what I was terrified of. It was the most horrible feeling I've ever experienced. My doctor insisted that I increase the dose but I refused. I finally argued with him and demanded to be taken off. I've been looking for someone else that experienced a similar reaction."	1	December 3, 2011	22	85
166,092	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I had this particular IUD placed on Monday. So I've only had it a day. I have had a child and also have endometriosis. I experienced mild pain during insertion, 4-5/10. I had a lot of cramping and uterine spasms yesterday after it was put in. My Dr says that it will help with my symptoms of endometriosis and obviously prevent pregnancy. Today being the 2nd with this IUD I have had intermittent cramping. My cramps seem to be worse in the evening, I guess because I keep myself occupied during the day with work. My cramping is nothing that ibuprofen doesn't help. I have had spotting and was not in my period during insertion. I have felt a bit bloated but that's slowly starting to resolve. I would recommend this device."	8	February 1, 2017	2	132
93,044	Vortioxetine	depression	"I switched from 60mg prozac to 10mg of trintellix i am good i laugh a lot i am funny and i am not so tired all the time i can wake up in the morning around 7am and stay up the whole day till around 9 or 10 before i would sleep all day and night i have been aggitated only a few times so i think its doing well for the 2nd week of changing i also have 2 kids 5 and 8 and i have less agitation with them also life is a little smoother the side effwcts is nausia this is true but not horrible just comes and goes no vomiting and a few headaches but i am on magnesium and also ibiprophen feommigrains before"	7	November 10, 2016	34	128
49,589	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I'm 5'5 and started at 125 pounds. I've been taking this birth control for 6 months and have gained almost 20 pounds (I'm at 143). Weight is impossible to lose.I eat well and exercise every day. Wouldn't recommend this at all."	1	October 16, 2015	10	41
40,625	Zanaflex	muscle spasm	"I have disc disease. I take 4mg only at night. Knocks me out. This is the only medicine that has helped with my pain and my muscle spasms. I sleep well all night and lasts through until next day. Only been taking it for 3 days. Finally found a good muscle relaxer. Only side effect I have noticed is dry mouth. I think it is great. "	10	November 5, 2010	59	67
192,058	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"I switched to this from Junel Fe because I was hoping to help my acne and weight gain (gained 10 pounds on Junel). I only took the pill for five days but had to leave work early two days and went straight to bed by 6pm every night due to a severe headache and overall feeling of lethargy and dizziness. I felt short of breath by day two and it remained until I quit taking the pill. I also had extreme anxiety. I got severe allergy type symptoms by day two and felt feverish. I stopped taking Yaz yesterday and already feel better. No headache today, no feverish feeling, no anxiety. still congested but no feeling short of breath anymore. I also noticed that I gained 2 pounds in the week I was on Yaz. Yikes! I have not changed my diet at all."	2	November 19, 2016	0	144
227,508	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I got my Implanon inserted when I was 18. It's been a little over a year with it and I'd say the only side effect I have is mood swings and bad back pains, it's everyday. Also I haven't really had periods and when I do it's usually spotting and last for four to five days most of the time it doesn't show. Eating wise I'd say I do get hungry a lot but I've always been that way no weight gain. When I got it first inserted I actually lost weight. Me and my boyfriend have been together since I've put it on and sex drive is still the same if not better. I guess the birth control just depends on your body because my sister also got it but she got it shortly taken out because she would have periods for weeks. I'd recommend it."	8	November 28, 2012	0	147
132,912	Loestrin 24 Fe	birth control	"I am 22 years old and this is the first time I've been on a BC. After reading all the bad reviews I wanted to make sure that there is at least a good one. Everyone's body is different and reacts different. So don't let scary reviews scare you away. Try it for yourself and if you don't like it you can always find something that you do like. I have been on this BC for 3 weeks going on 4 and I love it so far! No spotting, mood swings, headaches, depression and my skin is more clear than before. I have also noticed my boobs are getting bigger, they're a little sore but not bad. So far I'd say its a good experience "	8	January 14, 2016	7	126
14,969	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I had a wonderful experience with Gildess, but Blisovi on the other hand gave me horrible/painful acne, breast tenderness that got progressively worse, dryness, trouble sleeping, and yeast infections. I tried both dosages with only worse symptoms towards the end on lower dosage (what I tried last). Hopefully this helps!"	3	August 14, 2017	0	50
55,207	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"I am a female and have struggled with my weight for over twenty years. I am 5'4 and weighed 287.3. I started taking Contrave Friday January 8th. At one week I dropped down to 280.6. At two weeks I'm down to 270.2. I'm only going to weigh myself once a week, but as of week 2 I've lost a total of 17.1 pounds. The only side effect I've experienced is a few head aches. I have to say I have not drank any pop, and I have no cravings for it. I'm eating three small meals a day even though I have not had much of an appetite. I really hope I continue to have success. I did not exercise the first week, but I've started walking a little each day."	8	January 28, 2016	9	131
219,838	Amitriptyline	interstitial cystitis	"Just wanted to add more now that been taking longer. Positives - it's still working and at the low dose of 10mg. - Weirdly, I have lost weight although this seems like fluid and bloat loss but has amounted to half a stone. Issues - beginning to think I'm indestructible and after having tea and wine, I had a flare. However, the flare only lasted a day and I wasn't crying in pain. - changing brand from Actavis to Accord. Still working for IC but weirdly more unpleasant side effects, drowsiness, dry mouth and zombified feeling in morning. The difference was pretty immediate so I'm sure it's that. Perhaps other users should take note of brands. I will return to Actavis as this had no side effects whatsoever."	10	December 21, 2016	10	128
178,050	Duloxetine	depression	"Went on 60mg Cymbalta. Was amazingly good for about a year. Minimal side effects except for some reduction in appetite which was a bit of a problem and causing tiredness at work. It got my life back for me for a while at a time when I thought only of death. I began socializing and getting into hobbies, etc. I then had to work on issues I had created while in depression such as drinking. At about 1 year however some strange effects started occurring. I would for about a week per month become fearful and could not leave the house. Eventually went to a psychiatrist who suggested stopping cold turkey. That was okay, no problems."	10	October 30, 2011	8	116
97,386	Voltaren Gel	pain	"I am an artist and a horseback rider and for the last few months have experienced a very painful case of tendinitis in my right arm. This gel works well and very quickly in my case, and with bracing and icing I have experienced a lot of relief. The nature of this pain reliever is anti inflammatory - not numbing - so I don't think you would find use for it if your pain is not of the inflammatory nature. I get spastic and tense neck muscles all the time and find heat and massages work better. So for the right purpose it is excellent stuff. I am sensitive, delicate skinned and had no allergies but I would be careful and spot test nonetheless."	8	June 2, 2016	15	124
192,233	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"I was on this birth control when I was a teenager and felt great. I had since been diagnosed with endometriosis and had to stop birth control for treatment. When I finished the 6 month treatment I had to start birth control again. I tried a bunch of different birth control pills to try to minimize bleeding and pain. I had issues with acne, depression and anxiety, weight loss, breakthrough bleeding, severe cramping, painful sex, and a million other things. I asked to be put back on Zarah and should have done it years ago. My skin is completely clear, I have no depression and anxiety, it did not change my weight, there is no breakthrough bleeding, severe cramping, or painful sex. I feel 10x better than being on no birth control. The best!!!"	10	December 1, 2015	10	134
110,694	Duragesic	pain	"I could not live without my patches but I took the bus to Kansas to see family and my suitcase managed to disappear. I had the worst withdrawal I have ever been through. I ended up in the hospital, and had to fly home."	9	October 24, 2009	35	44
172,903	Clonazepam	insomnia	"I have chronic insomnia, depression and anxiety. This is the only medicine that relaxes me so I can fall asleep. I take anywhere from 1-2mg about 3-4 nights a week. Works fast as I dissolve it under my tongue. No side effects in the morning. I have to be very careful when I take it in the day for my anxiety because it can make you very sleepy. This is the best medicine for insomnia."	9	October 9, 2013	115	75
15,704	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I started taking the this pill and after a little over a month I noticed I was getting highly depressed and high anxiety. I haven't changed anything in my life. I just stopped recently in hopes that this stops it"	1	October 20, 2016	11	40
34,969	Levofloxacin	bacterial infection	"Had a deep neck, sinus, and throat infection along with a developing genital infection. I wasn’t in a good place. Went to Dr where I was prescribed 10 days of 500 mg levofloxacin after the practitioner noticed swelling in my testicles. After taking the first pill I noticed very mild pain in my right foot, so I looked up soft effects of the drug and immediately stopped. Knowing I needed the antibiotics, I decided to cut the pills in half to take two 250 mg doses per day. I’m now on day 5 taking 2 doses a day and so far my foot pain has gone away and no other side effects have surfaced. The swelling in my neck has gone down to practically nothing and my genital infection is gone. I haven’t felt this good in months, maybe years."	9	November 9, 2017	0	140
50,791	Gabapentin	insomnia	"My psychiatrist put me on gabapentin for my headaches and insomnia. I was waking up in the middle of the night and having a hard time falling back to sleep. This drug along with putting up heavy curtains to block all light and noise saved me. My headaches are gone and I sleep normally now. Good drug."	10	March 19, 2009	82	57
159,676	Bactrim	urinary tract infection	"I have always taken Bactrim for a UTI and it has always worked with zero side effects. I took two every 12 hours for ten days and I'm perfectly fine now. "	10	September 6, 2017	4	32
18,004	Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel	birth control	"I am twenty years old and have been on birth control since I was 15. I have been on Tri-Cyclen, Yaz, Alesse, Depo-provera and Mirena! In five years, I was desperate to find something that worked for me. I had symptoms from weight gain, mood swings, acne, debilitating cramps, and even serious depression. Trying Nuva-ring was my last hope. I LOVE IT! It has not given me any mood swings, it has BOOSTED my sex drive! My periods are ridiculously light, 2 days long, and I have no cramps or PMS. Amazing. I know every girl's body is different but I totally recommend Nuva-ring!"	10	June 4, 2012	4	104
180,811	Solodyn	acne	"I just wanted to share the info I got from my doctor. I just got prescribed this medication today. Some people on here mentioned headaches, nausea and tanning both of which my doctor told me could be some side effects. Hope that helped! I hope this medicine helps me."	5	November 23, 2016	8	49
99,394	Levoxyl	hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal	"I've used this drug for years until the recall. I take 175 mcg. I switched to Synthroid and it was "just okay." I missed Levoxyl. After I learned Levoxyl returned to the market I requested to be placed back on it. I've had several problems with my TSH levels being too low (0.02 and 0.03!) meaning that my dose is too high."	5	October 1, 2015	16	62
1,728	Salonpas Pain Patch	osteoarthritis	"I have tried heat pads, freeze pads, gels tablets and I am really pleased I saw these advertised on the TV I tried them and I had no expectations at all. I was very surprised that they worked on my neck pain my hip pain back pain and have no complaints worth giving a go may not be suitable for everyone but worked for me."	10	August 27, 2017	2	65
153,131	Doxycycline	acne	"I've suffered from acne for about 7 years and finally decided to go to the doctors about it. It was the best decision I've ever made. I've been on this drug for just over a month along with a cream I use every night (duac). My skin has cleared up dramatically. It has been amazing. I've experienced no side effects from using the drug but I know everyone is different. It has seriously changed my life"	10	February 1, 2016	13	76
188,227	ParaGard	birth control	"Paragard was the first BC ever used at 27yrs old, after my second child. The first 3-6 months were horrible heavy periods but they adjusted to heavy bleeding the first 2 days of my period... Everything was going great until 2 yrs later, now 29 out of no where I started feeling heart palpitations, trouble breathing, sweating. I figured it was high blood pressure and scheduled an appointment right away. I'm perfectly healthy but was asked to get lab work done and also asked about my birth control....Doctor told me that IUD's cause heart palpitations. Lab work came back with mild Anemia, so now I'm really bummed out because I no longer feel safe with these BC options, but also after doing some research, heart palpitations may persist after removal."	7	October 7, 2017	6	130
207,579	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"I am scheduled for a 9am colonoscopy for tomorrow but I can't keep the solution down. The taste isn't bad. It just didn't agree with my stomach. I chilled it and added vernors with ice. I sucked on a lemon after I drank half of the first dose. I even took Zofran just in case I experienced any nausea. Well it all came back up within a couple of minutes!!!! I called the answering service of my Gastro office to see what can be done. I've suffered from acid reflux for years and I really need the procedure done. I'm pissed!!!"	1	April 14, 2016	4	101
117,446	Nortriptyline	pain	"Have suffered with back pain for 22 yrs. I'm 60 yrs old now. Started taking nortriptyline 4 days ago. While I know that's not very long I can say back pain is much better. Depression is much better. Overall feeling is much better. Sleeping better and longer. I have noticed some drowsiness but not a lot. I hope things continue in the direction I'm currently headed. Good luck!"	10	April 10, 2017	66	68
120,266	Montelukast	asthma	"I have been taking singulair for almost a year now or more. I usually don't dream , so I haven't noticed any unusual nightmares. Seriously , I can't tell if my anxiety is because of singulair or not . I am anxious by nature and this semester is really stressful and can drive anyone crazy ! I usually think about life , death , why we are here? and this kind of stuff . . DOES THIS HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH SINGULAIR ? I really want to find an answer for that .I recommend singulair when you don't have any other choice , but if you have one then absolutely choose it. Sing. is bad but effective."	6	April 20, 2016	11	118
229,469	Lurasidone	schizophrenia	"I put a 5/10 rating because I have just started taking Latuda 20mg. The only side effect I have noticed is feeling drowsier than usual. I am most likely going to give it 1-2 weeks before jumping to the conclusion that it doesn't work (as I was notorious for doing that after like 2 days of taking the medication). I am also taking Wellbutrin 300mg and Trazadone 50mg. I find I take Latuda after dinner or late snack as it does make me drowsy. However the Trazadone is like a miracle drug for me. Before I was taking it and when I took a break from it when I couldn't afford them at the time I had the most restless sleeps imaginable. Was skeptical about starting Latuda as I am also taking 2 other medications. But Psychiatrist said it was safe."	5	March 17, 2016	8	141
129,458	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I had Skyla put in Feb 2015. I am 31, no kiddos, I went to work immediately after getting Skyla put in. I took 2 Aleve and the pain/severe cramps were gone. I had my first period for 17 days straight. One week no period. Then 2 more weeks of period. Eventually getting lighter and lighter but still the full 7 days. Side effects are acne, gained 15lbs, moody and no cramping. I have tried everything to work off the added pounds but nothing is working despite eating healthy and working out 5 days a week. Not sure if I will be keeping it in the full 3 years, the side effects are just not fun."	6	August 20, 2015	7	116
27,620	Ivermectin	head lice	"I have 4 kids and all of them had lice. My babies were miserable. Sklice was easy to use, and by the time I got the medicine in each of their hair, it was time to start washing out. Made this momma happy and my kids as well! Thank you Sklice!"	10	June 1, 2014	14	51
69,625	Buprenorphine	pain	"I agree with everyone. I'm so excited to have found out about this patch, I started mine last week and going on my 2nd week and absolutely love it. For the first time in a LONG time and I'm back being my old self and the mom I need to be! I take the 10mg and seems to work great so far! I have been taking Tramadol and Oxycodone. I am so happy to not have to drag my pill bottle around with me any more and take pills all day every day. I'm very excited for where I'm at right now with my pain management. Wish I would have found out about this years ago."	10	July 9, 2011	103	116
131,492	Generess Fe	birth control	"I've been on Generess Fe for roughly 5 months and I'm still experiencing bad nausea. I have also noticed weight gain (probably around 10-15 lbs within the first couple of weeks), my breasts are constantly tender and I'm depressed and tired much of the time. I have an appointment to switch my birth control."	2	July 18, 2012	25	54
29,304	Topiramate	migraine prevention	"have been researching and researching for so many years and I have to say that Topamax saved my life. I am currently 23 years old, and I started having these migraines when I was 15. I didn't know that this would be a lifelong thing that would eventually lead me to be on daily medication. The frequency that I would get them,would be more than six times a month. Anyway, I went on propannalol? (Beta blocker), NO SUCESS. & then doctors prescribed me topamax. I didn't have any side effects. At all. No tingling. Nothing. And GUESS WHAT, I didn't have a migraine for 3 years!!!! NOT ONE. but I got off of it, thinking they were "gone" & now I'm suffering with new hormonal migraines. Going back on topamax & hoping for same results!!!!"	10	August 29, 2016	36	135
18,064	Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel	birth control	"I am a professional ballet dancer. Due to constant exercise, I've suffered from deficient estrogen. The Nuvaring cleared my skin, gave me (welcome) curves, and increased my sex drive. At one point I got a bladder infection but I believe it was because I wasn't drinking enough water."	9	December 27, 2011	0	48
204,729	Acetaminophen / propoxyphene	pain	"My 91 year old aunt was extremely hyper and hallucinated, after just 1 dose. She was up every 10-15 minutes and didn't sleep for about 40 hours. She had 5 broken ribs and didn't feel any pain while on the pills, but was in more pain after wards because of all the activity (bending, stooping and trying to lift things). "	10	June 13, 2009	9	61
108,059	Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin	birth control	"This is the first and last time I ever use this birth control. I chose it because of the comodity of only replacing it once a week but I have to say that as soon as I applied the patch I started feeling anxiety, my arm felt sore where the patch was, I could not fall asleep. It was horrible, I decided to rip it off and guess what it took me less than 10 minutes to fall asleep. Whether it's effective or not I can't say I only used it for a day"	1	January 22, 2016	4	94
138,945	Phentermine	obesity	"I have been taking Adipex for about a month and a half now. I started out at 6'3" 280lb with a BMI of 33% fat. At my one month check up I had already lost 17 lbs, and in the last two weeks an additional 8 more lbs. I do walk 3 times a week, but I also eat a lot of the same foods that I did before. The amount that it takes for me to be full has greatly decreased. I recommend Adipex for anyone who has a hard time beginning the weight loss process."	10	October 17, 2009	18	97
174,666	Abreva	herpes simplex	"The first two or three times I used this medication my lesions were past the "weeping" stage of the virus and on to healing. Subsequent applications of this medication now seem to have no effect. I've moved on to using Zovirax which seems like it not only halts any progress of the outbreak and my healing times are faster than any other medication I've used. Abreva just seems to not work at all now."	5	January 30, 2009	28	74
149,523	Mirena	birth control	"I had Mirena placed in January 2011. As soon as it was placed, I have not had my menstrual cycle. Between that and the fact that I didn't have to worry about taking it everyday, that was the only good thing I experienced with it. I had more than half of the side effects of Mirena, which included, but not limited to, depressed mood, migraines, back aches, swelling, weight gain, dizziness, sometimes painful intercourse. The list goes on. For me, the side effects out-weighed the effects."	5	July 18, 2012	13	86
116,490	Adalimumab	rheumatoid arthritis	"I have been on Humira for 2 and a half years. This stuff is a great medicine. Yep it stings for a minute or two, but seriously, are you really going to complain about that with all the relief it brings? Take the warning signs seriously and keep in touch with your doctor. And be thankful there is something that brings us not only relief, but slow down the damage to our joints."	10	June 22, 2011	73	73
192,938	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	acne	"I've been taking Yaz for almost a year. I had constant acne breakouts and very bad mood swings before taking Yaz. Since then, my acne has cleared up and my moods are more balanced. My periods are lighter and my breasts are fuller for a couple weeks during the month. It took about 3 to 6 months for my acne to get better. I am very happy with the product. I have not noticed any side effects."	9	October 28, 2009	15	77
113,719	Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine	headache	"I had a spinal tap recently and unfortunately was in the small percentage of people that have spinal headaches from this procedure. I've had migraines forever but a spinal headache is by far the most debilitating experience. I was prescribed fioricet and was taking 2 every 4 hours it did nothing! I was back hospitalized the next day. So this may work great for migraines but anyone prescribed this for spinal headaches it does not work."	1	June 27, 2015	15	76
93,320	Vortioxetine	depression	"I've suffered with depression type symptoms most of my life. I mainly suffer from Somatization disorder. I've tried many different antidepressants over the past 20 years & they usually only made me more depressed. I started 10 mg Brintellix May of 2014. I felt AMAZING! Then, it wore off & was bumped to 20mg. This worked fine. One side effect that we can't figure out is that I'm always SO HOT! Not sweating, Just always crazy hot! I weaned off the Brintellix over two months, until I was taking just a small corner of the thinner side then stopped. That was 3 weeks ago. Since then, I had TERRIBLE withdrawals & couldnt stand it. Head vibrating is the worst. Went back on Brintellix last night. I feel discouraged. But it worked for depression...."	9	July 27, 2015	54	133
126,673	Eletriptan	migraine	"I love Relpax. I had incapacitating headaches in College, as a young mum and still have them now as a grandmother though not as frequent. If I take a Relpax at the beginning signs, the headache does not progress. If I can't get to my medication early or if I am trying to conserve my pills and try to handle the headache a different way, it still works but just takes longer and I usually have to go to bed with ice bags. Sometimes it still gets to vomiting stages but not as frequently. My biggest wish is that the insurance companies would not try to limit how many they think I need. I so appreciate the savings card and only hope I can use it for more than just this year."	9	May 18, 2013	15	132
184,106	Hydroxyzine	anxiety	"This medicine is a complete joke for anxiety or panic attacks. The only thing it did for me was after taking it at night I would wake up with horrible body aches like I had the flu."	1	November 3, 2016	30	37
51,424	Azithromycin	upper respiratory tract infection	"I have been using Zithromax for the past 6 years to fight off my upper respiratory tract infections. I have tried almost everything else in the military medical inventory to win against the URI's I get yearly (every Sept/Oct Time frame) but Zithromax wins hands down every time. Does not matter during which stage of the URI you begin to take the medicine. The first or second night you will start to fight the infection hardcore and you might notice a fever develop as your body fights against the bacteria. After that its smooth sailing so you feel better by the 3rd day and completely cured by the 5th day. It is definitely a wonder drug and worth the extra money."	10	September 8, 2011	71	121
51,026	Azithromycin	chlamydia infection	"Took it at 8pm and about 30 minutes later I puked but saw no pills. Did see a little blood though. Diarrhea came another 30 minutes later and was brown and watery. Was sort of okay afterwards"	10	October 7, 2016	8	37
68,718	Medroxyprogesterone	birth control	"I was on this birth control for 6 months and I have nothing negative to say about it. I didn't have a period the entire time I was on it. I didn't deal with any of the side effects. Although, I did experience hair loss. Which isn't a problem to me because it grows back."	10	January 7, 2017	1	55
162,771	Cefdinir	sinusitis	"After four days on Cefdinir, I developed bad diarrhea that had me going 30+ times to the bathroom. Went to the doctor to find out I had developed a severe case of C. Diff. I was very weak, lost 10 pounds in a week and as pale as can be. Metronidazole was the first medicine we tried, three times a day for 10 days. It seemed to work until five days after the prescription was finished. So then I went back to the doctor and got Vancomycin which finally cured it. Overall, I had to miss almost a month of school and took a while to feel normal again. I was told once you get C. Diff you are more prone to getting it again. Always take a probiotic when prescribed an antibiotic to replenish the lost bacteria!"	1	July 16, 2016	8	138
227,669	Etonogestrel	birth control	"Unfortunately I am experiencing most of the bad side effects. I've had Implanon in for about 8 months and I have been bleeding non-stop. I have no sex drive whatsoever and have gained 30lbs. I made an appointment to get it removed because I can't take this bleeding and weight gain. I'm depressed and have bad anxiety. Only good thing is that I haven't gotten pregnant. This birth control just isn't for me."	5	March 20, 2012	2	73
211,629	Lamotrigine	borderline personality disorde	"I started lamotrigine as per my psychiatrist to stabilize my anger and agitation from BPD. I tapered up slowly and had no issues with a rash. The more I took it and the higher the dose went I noticed it was helping more and more with my anger and agitation but not with depression or suicidal thoughts. I was crying daily after months on it and could not feel any happiness or positive emotions although it was helping with outbursts for sure. That's when the physical side effects began. I developed severe painful cystic acne whereas before I had fairly clear skin. This was some deep painful acne that was so painful I could not touch my own face and have to now be on antibiotics for months which is another story. I now have nerve damage at 24"	2	September 10, 2017	2	139
43,089	Sronyx	birth control	"I have been on Sronyx for almost 2 years now and haven't had any issues! My cramps and periods length have lessened. The only thing I can think of is I got moodier after I started taking it during my periods."	9	January 31, 2016	1	41
77,473	Avapro	high blood pressure	"I initially used 150mg a day with no actual results in lowering BP. Doctor recomended combination with Felodipine 5mg and Metoprolol 50mg, and combination produced results in lowering my BP 115/75 avg. Side effects are tingling in the palm of my hands and excessive tiredness. I will test to discontinue ibersartan, which produces the unwanted side effects."	3	March 4, 2008	93	57
123,326	Apri	birth control	"At first, I loved the pill. It made my periods shorter, about 3 days instead of 8, and it kept me from getting pregnant. It's affordable and got rid of my acne. It did not help with cramps at all, and it made me gain a lot of weight. I went from 118 lbs to 135 in a short amount of time. My breasts got big as well which was a plus. Then after almost a year, I began getting chronic urinary tract infections. Doctors could not figure it out so I stopped taking Apri to see if that was the problem and since then I have had no problems. "	5	May 30, 2012	1	111
166,576	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I've had the Mirena for almost 3 years now. Insertion wasn't a problem. However, at my next annual exam my doctor told me he didn't see the string anymore but assured me it's not a problem. I had spotting each month in the beginning. Very light and would last about 3 days. I also experienced heavy discharge in the beginning. Now I have no spotting, no discharge. I did gain weight from it. Lately I have been experiencing severe cramping which I can only describe as almost feeling like contractions when you're about to give birth. They're that bad! Needless to say, I have scheduled an appointment with my OBGYN and I may have it removed. But overall, it's an effective birth control."	8	September 21, 2016	7	123
9,407	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"I have been on the Pill for a month now. & it's the worst. THE WORST. Ladies do not get this. Two days in a row I've jumped up at 4:30am with the WORST lower abdominal cramps. I've also been bleeding since the 17th it is now the 30th. My sister is a nurse & INSISTED I stopped taking this. She said this isn't the first time she's heard bad things about this specific brand. Also said girls come into the hospital all the time because of this birth control with major problems. My moods have been everywhere. My sex drive has disappeared. Just don't get this!"	1	September 30, 2016	5	107
36,852	Fentanyl	pain	"I was having a bad time with Kidney Stones and found this to work the best for severe breakthrough pain. I take OxyContin and Roxycodone for my back pain and have tried just about all the opiates but this by far works the best for me."	8	April 9, 2008	20	46
124,045	Skyla	birth control	"I had the skyla put in after the doctors took me off of the pill after 5 yrs due to hemorrhaging. The first 3-4 months i didnt get my period and when i did it was light spotting for a few days. The strings sometimes poked my boyfriend during sex and once in a while hurt me. After about 6-7 months my period would come 2 weeks later and i would bleed for 2+ weeks. From the beginning i got excruciating cramps (when i was supposed to get my period) where i would have to stay home from work/school and stay in bed. Nothing helped with the cramps, so i decided to get it removed."	4	June 4, 2016	2	115
38,987	Contrave	weight loss	"I too had some nausea the first few days I was taking this but found some Dramamine with ginger and that helped a lot. I don't have nausea anymore and I definitely am not eating as much. I don't have the trigger in my brain that says you are full, stop eating. Contrave helps me to eat like a normal person. I can tell it does something because I used to drink a lot of coffee and now I can only drink two cups, sometimes I can't even finish the second cup. I like this and I am going to lose my excess weight and never be this big again. I feel like I can do it with Contrave."	8	August 20, 2017	21	119
110,137	Nexplanon	birth control	"I got nexplanon put it last July and I hate the irregular cycles and the decreased libido. My cycle came in late July last year thru late August, nothing in September or October, late November thru late December, nothing in January, all of February, nothing in march, and so far, nothing in April. It does make u nervous because it makes u wonder if you're pregnant. Also, I've gotten back acne a bit. It beats the pill for me, though, because the last pills I liked were great. I had to stop taking them because they stopped making them. The very last ones I was on, which were supposed to be new ones made by the same company, sucked. They decreased my libido, made me feel sick a lot and pills are just annoying to have to take anyway."	7	April 9, 2016	1	139
210,540	Mirtazapine	anxiety	"Do not take this bad medication. It's highly addictive. Hard to come off like Xanax. This is good sleeping pill. Yes it's calm down at night if it takes on night but after waking up it's giving hang over like you drunk 15 shots of vodka the night before"	6	December 9, 2017	0	49
208,624	Forteo	osteoporosis	"I have been taking Forteo for ten months and I just had a bone density test. My bd improved an average of 7 percent overall. I am very pleased, since I had a bad fall 3 months after starting and had no fractures. That is a great accomplishment since last year I had 3 spontaneous fractures. I fractured my tibia while sleeping! But the negative part of treatment (aside from injecting yourself every day for 2 years), was the severe side effects. I was very, very motivated or else I would not have persevered. For the first 6 weeks I had simultaneous vomiting and diarrhea every night. I still experience nausea and general feelings of being unwell for 4-5 hours after each dose."	9	July 12, 2016	63	123
10,681	Spironolactone	acne	"I started taking spironolactone 3 weeks ago (50 mg 2/day, so 100 mg dose) and my acne is the worst it has EVER been. I get cystic acne on my chin but the rest of my face is usually okay. As of last week I broke out in SO many cystic pimples on my chin, along my jawline, on my cheeks, even some by my nose. My acne hasn't been this bad in a while. From everything I've read about this medicine, it seems I am in the initial breakout period that only some people experience. This is very difficult to deal with but I am going to wait it out for at least 6 months. Also, my period is always irregular, sometimes I don't get it for 9 months. But since taking this medicine I have already had my period twice. "	3	July 26, 2013	18	143
54,776	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"I was on it for a month & lost 7 pounds. I started having really weird dreams & my mouth was super dry. Started taking it again after stopping for about a week taking 1 in the morning & 1 late afternoon. I am going to increase again bc this medicine really does curb my appetite & no cravings. I do feel nauseous but it goes away after chewing gum"	7	March 9, 2017	26	70
137,985	Ortho Evra	birth control	"I was on the patch for a total of 24 hours. By the end of this time I was at work trying my hardest not to pass out and get sick at the same time - took it off and felt completely fine within 20 minutes. From the research I've done, these types of symptoms usually last a few days after you apply a new one, and if I'm applying a new one once a week, that's living in agony 50% of the time! I very rarely get side effects from medication/birth control so this surprised me. You are also at a higher risk with this type of birth control as your body is absorbing a much higher dosage of estrogen compared to the pill. Needless to say, I quickly made an appointment at my doctor to get back on the pill."	1	July 19, 2016	8	142
214,378	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Inserted the medication within two hours was ready to crawl out of my skin I itched so bad that I wanted to tear my private area out. It burned and itched so bad will never ever use the product again it was so horrible and uncomfortable."	1	October 11, 2015	5	46
87,050	Latuda	bipolar disorde	"Wonderful drug if you are bipolar and type A personality, lots of energy and almost no side effects , I have to work out or run almost everyday and have a healthy diet if not the drug is too much to handle for me"	10	October 12, 2015	29	44
76,805	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"Almost six weeks in...not one pound. The tiredness at first had me ready for bed about 3pm. I was exhausted. Mouth a bit dry, mild headaches, but they only lasted about a week. Very disappointed that working out seven days a week, being careful with portion size etc. showed no encouraging results."	1	March 10, 2016	15	52
15,421	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"This is he 4th month I have been taking it and so far in the birth control aspect of it has been great. Used to have very heavy periods and extreme cramping, now I hardly notice I'm on my period. It usually comes about the 3rd day of the placebo pill cycle and last 2-3 days. Have had no mood swings, no cramping, no weight gain (which is my biggest concern) and no spotting. The reason I gave it a 7 instead of a 10 is because I have been having some major acne around my chin and jaw as a side effect. Even with washing my face using acne control products it hasn't seemed to help."	7	February 8, 2017	2	117
78,252	Lasix	edema	"I stated taking Furosemide yesterday for swelling in my feet and ankles. Right after taking it I had to make a 100 mile drive and ended up stopping 5 times en route to pee. The swelling has already decreased a LOT, and I am able to walk again without pain. I had pretty bad nausea after both doses. I am taking 40 mg once a day. I had to call in sick today as the nausea was causing vomiting. I'll try taking it after work. I went back to bed after calling in sick today and my cat that always sleeps on me was quite annoyed at trips to the bathroom every 10 minutes."	8	January 28, 2014	124	114
176,278	Lorazepam	anxiety	"I had hyperthyroidism which was diagnosed when I was 37 . The hyperthyroidism gave me anxiety specially after knowing I had it. Would go to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack or stroke and was checked always and nothing was wrong. My anxiety attacks were so bad I once was taken in an ambulance with my feet and hands numb and blood pressure through the roof. Was given by a doctor in the ER 1 mg of lorazepam and felt the difference within 20 minutes.My thyroid got burned of and I take 1 mg in the morning and really can get through the day with no issues. Take sometimes .5 mg at night as I don't have sleep issues. After almost 2 years I feel like lorazepam has almost gotten me stable and going to start tapering off.Its a life saver."	10	July 15, 2016	35	144
11,613	Pramipexole	restless legs syndrome	"I have only taken it for less then a week but I can see some change. One - my leg can rest. Two - I feel more active but more easily tried too."	6	December 9, 2008	25	33
232,132	Itraconazole	onychomycosis, toenail	"After a year on Sporanox, my badly infected and painful toenail grew out. Odd part is having the infected toenail and other, minor, medical conditions for 30 years; Sporanox cleared up many other conditions. The doctors said not possible, however, I know there is a connection. Heart arrhythmia, gone; non healing nose/anal fissures, gone; facial/scalp/pubic psoriasis plus mucus membrane inflammation gone for treatment duration, but back after year. A year later, the original nails were still clear, but different nail infected with peeling, scaly, skin across 1/3 of my foot. Strangely it didn't get worse. Back on Sporanox. Seems to be clearing both conditions. The returning problems above also vanished when restarting Sporanox."	8	August 9, 2009	57	113
72,291	Tramadol	rheumatoid arthritis	"I broke my back in 2004 so I take tramadol for pain relief. It works extremely well for me one of my side effects is I get a burst of energy about an hour after I take it. "	9	January 18, 2013	47	39
206,976	Zarah	birth control	"I am rating Zarah a 5/10 because I did like some aspects of this med. I did not have any unnecessary bleeding during the month which was great, my acne cleared up significantly and my periods were very regular and not that heavy. I did gain some weight on this med but nothing too serious and I did have a headache when I first started this medication & on my periods. BUT I have recently stopped this med I was EXTREMELY** anxious during the time I was on this medication. I cried at least 4-5 times a week and would usually have at least one breakdown a day. Crying, chest pain, trouble breathing, couldn't focus. Just writing this so those feeling this way know they are not alone. I am feeling much better and hope I continue to get better."	5	November 3, 2017	1	140
171,571	Wellbutrin	depression	"I went on Wellbutrin in addition to escitalopram to combat my anxiety/depression. The escitalopram had treated my anxiety pretty well, but was not doing much for my depression. Within 2 weeks of adding this medications, I started to once again have severe panic attacks. I stuck with the medication for 5 more weeks before I just couldn't stand to be on it any longer. "	2	June 25, 2013	47	65
58,621	Niacin	hyperlipoproteinemia type iv, elevated vldl	"I have been taking Niaspan ER 2000mg for three months. I am scheduled to get my first lab tests to determine its effectiveness on lowering my elevated Lpa level and whether my liver function is okay. I have noticed that the medicine needs to be taken by 930 or 1000pm. If I take the medication too late in the evening, I still can feel the effects of Niaspan when I get up for work the next morning. I also noticed that taking it with water alone, causes the symptoms to be much worse than taking it with a small glass of milk or snack. So I take it before 10pm with a small glass of milk or snack, and there seems to be very little symptoms."	8	June 27, 2012	22	126

109,871

Nexplanon

birth control

"I got my Nexplanon on 04/21/2016 and haven't stopped bleeding since. Luckily it's not heavy bleeding it's light, but the downside is it makes my blood smell bad I know TMI but I just want to put that out there for those considering this form of birth control. I used to have a head full of hair but since I've been on the Nexplanon I've noticed that I've been losing so much hair to the point that when I put my hair in a ponytail you can see the side of my scalp a little. I haven't had mood swings, weight gain or a decrease in sex drive. Just the bleeding a hair loss have been my major issues. Having it taken out 06/24/2016, I don't think I can handle anymore of this!"

2

June 18, 2016

3

133

205,643

Pristiq

depression

"Pristiq definitely works. Psychiatry also works. I was in severe severe depression due to cyberchondria introduced by googling symptom of hiv after a zero risk episode. I fell into major depressive disorder with depersonalization and derealization. I started taking Pristiq and it took really long to kick in. It took me two months to feel normal. No happy high no sadness...just my usual normal. The best part is the anxiety and depression reduces day by day and after 2 months you will feel the cloud lifting. The worst side effects are extreme sleep, fatigue and very very very weird vivid dreams. I don't know if I have to take this for the rest of my life but it definitely reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety. I am enjoying my time now."

7

October 8, 2011

11

131

146,447

Tamsulosin

urinary tract stones

"I wasn't sure how to rate this drug, since there were pros and cons. I took it just one night because the next morning, for hours, I was greatly dizzy, weak, shaky, and my heart was pounding rapidly, even when resting. My flank pain was much better that day, though. However, I will not be taking it again because of the side effects."

5

October 20, 2017

3

63

29,559

Topiramate

migraine prevention

"I was prescribed Topamax as a preventative migraine med. It was effective in significantly reducing migraine. However it gave me insanely severe sinus/hayfever symptoms. I couldn't leave the house because my nose was running like a tap. I was sneezing all the time and totally stuffed up. I got all the other usual digestive upset side effects, but I could live with those as they seemed to reduce as time went on whereas the sinus problems intensified."

5

October 19, 2013

32

77

166,864

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I got my skyla put in in September of 2015. As many of you I had cramping after it was in but mine went away after a DAT or two. Since then I haven't had problems. My period has gotten lighter as the months pass. I still get my period but I'll get it for about 1.5-2 weeks with only 1 heavy day and then all the other days are light. But the bonus is I won't get my period for 2 months after that. I don't get cramping nearly as much anymore maybe once or twice in a few months. Every once in a while I feel like I can feel,it inside me which is weird but it only last for a minute. I will be getting the skyla again once this one needs to be replaced! I love it!"

9

July 18, 2016

5

141

65,651

Propranolol

high blood pressure

"Went thru thyroid storm and now 11years later I'm still on 160 mgs of propranolol per day. I have no side effects and I do like this medicine. Hopefully I'll never get a tolerance to it. I do take 40mg tablet 4xs a day. I like it better than extended release."

9

March 27, 2017

8

51

224,726

Bupropion

smoking cessation

"The first time I took Zyban was around 2004. I was on it for a week and I was amazed how it stopped the urge to smoke BUT the side effects were awful. I experienced anxiety and what felt like deep lows. I would wake up sobbing for no reason but at least I didn't feel like a cigarette! I'm in Australia and pretty sure that we take the same levels of 150mg twice a day"

7

March 11, 2017

14

76

170,103

Quetiapine

depression

"I was prescribed Seroquel when I had just recently been put on Buspar for anxiety and was not feeling beneficial effects yet. It was a break glass in case of emergency medication for me. Thankfully, the Buspar did not take too long to kick in and I only had to take a few of the Seroquel. It has been a few years since then and I still had the mostly full bottle with me. My new doctor decided to stop refilling my Trazodone for 4 months and so I started taking Seroquel again at night to help me sleep. It did help me sleep and did wonders for my anxiety and occasional racing thoughts, however over the course of a month, I managed to gain 40 lbs. I have since run out and am happily taking Trazodone again, but I have not lost any of this weight. I was not terribly excited about my weight before and now I'm nearing 200 lbs, which is not a healthy weight for me."

5

April 30, 2017

4

170

183,925

Adenosine

not listed / othe

"I have had to use this medication several times due to rapid heartrate. The highest my heart has increased is 260 bpm. Anytime I have had to call 911 they insert and IV and this medication is pushed very quickly through the IV. I do feel a good bit of pressure in my head. But it doesn't hurt in any way. They ususally have to do it twice for my heart rate to convert. It always works. It's not a problem once you understand that you are literally using a CTRL, ALT, DELETE technique. I have never had a side effect to this. My only effect to my experiences are....exhaustion for just having ran a marathon without actually have to run 26 miles. :)"

10

January 19, 2011

12

124

32,842

Empagliflozin

diabetes, type 2

"I was on Jardiance for about 6 months, a month into taking it my hair started falling out. I'm not talking about just a little either, normally I have very thick long hair. But whenever I brushed my hair the brush was full of hair, it was all over my clothes. By the time I got my doctor convinced it had only started doing that after taking Jardiance my hair was so thin you could see my scalp. The doctor was convinced when I showed him the bag of hair that I had lost. Now it's in my records for me not to take this medicine, my hair is growing back but it's going to be a while yet before it's back to the way it was before Jardiance"

1

October 30, 2015

42

129

41,038

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

pain

"I was prescribed this for pain following brain surgery. Take with food to prevent nausea. To avoid constipation, I took each dose with a stool softener and drank apple juice. Works good on the pain. But you do feel a little loopy on it."

8

April 30, 2016

23

44

134,649

Ketorolac

pain

"The pain I had was the most severe pain you could imagine- Back pain and Radicular nerve pain going down the outside and back of the leg and I couldn't walk unless I had crutches but a combination of Lortab and the injection of Toradol actually worked. I had been in pain for over 2 weeks and after numerous visits to the local Mega Orthopedic clinic I ended up back to my regular doctor and he gave me the injection. I have had the pill form before with no results but the injection works great!"

9

June 27, 2012

12

95

109,771

Nexplanon

birth control

"I got the nexplanon two weeks after I have my baby March 26th 2016 I had minor spotting bad next month but that was it I haven't had any periods are spotting since then but I did notice I get headaches more frequently sometimes I get a nauseated feeling dizzy I was getting dizzy a lot but besides that so far so good"

6

July 20, 2016

1

63

44,688

Catapres

hyperhidrosis

"Endoscopic thoracic sympathectomy ETS surgery at T2 to treat severe palmar and facial sweating has been very effective, with about a 90% reduction of hand sweat, and 100% reduction in facial sweating. However, there is a caveat, sweating in other parts of my body increased following the procedure. Also, compensatory sweating on my face and chest (below the nipples) becomes extreme when eating spicy or tart foods. The Catapres substantially decreases this compensatory sweating."

8

October 19, 2015

12

74

176,427

Lorazepam

anxiety

"I was given a prescription for this 4 years ago when I was diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. It is the one thing I can count on to help slow spiraling thinking. I have never taken it regularly until recently because of some major life stressors. I would normally take 0.5 mg in the morning once in awhile, but now I have been advised by my Dr. To take up to 0.5 mg three times a day as needed while I adjust to Zoloft. I have not needed it more than twice in a day. It sure helps, and so far I have never had any problems stopping taking it."

10

October 19, 2014

81

110

211,084

Carisoprodol

muscle spasm

"As a disabled person for 21 years with a severe spine problem, needless to say I have taken my share of medicines. That being said Soma seems to be a NON narcotic that has helped my leg cramps, with a little help to my back. "

8

May 29, 2009

33

46

141,644

Escitalopram

obsessive compulsive disorde

"I have been on many antidepressants, and Lexapro has easily been the best fit for me. I have not yet noticed any side effects (I've been on it for two months) but my OCD symptoms have subsided and I am feeling much, much less anxious."

10

November 14, 2012

100

45

187,967

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I have been on the Nexplanon for a year and a half. When I first got it everything thing was good. I had periods regularly and they were pretty light. I enjoyed not having to set an alarm or worry about taking a pill daily. So far it has protected me from pregnancy. The last six months periods are painful, hard to lose weight, I am extremely moody, anxious, and depressed. Any thing can set me into a crying spell. Having a impact on my relationship because of my moods. I'm debating on whether to take it out and try pill by mouth but I'm second guessing it because of the convenience of not having to remember to take a pill and currently my significant other wants a baby and I'm not ready! But moods are TERRIBLE!!"

7

October 16, 2017

2

137

159,920

Bactrim

kidney infections

"Took this medicine for a horrible horrible HORRIBLE kidney infection. Worked within 2 days and cleared up all of my symptoms, which was such a relief. I was told to finish off the bottle by my doctor, and the next day I developed a horrible case if the hives. I stopped taking the medicine immediately, but the hives stuck around for another 3 days. What a miserable week! So, Bactrim worked wonders for my kidney infection, but little did I know I was severely allergic to it. Take with caution."

5

June 22, 2014

32

90

185,312

Saxenda

obesity

"A few of my friends and I who are on it (we work in a hospital and all started taking it) plateaued at 25-27 lbs. So, a couple of us stopped taking it, maintained what we lost, and are going to start it again. The reason is that the longer we were on it, the less we felt that "I'm hungry but nothing sounds good" feeling that curbed our appetites. Will go back on soon. I went from 314 lbs to 288 lbs - maintaining about 291."

8

September 19, 2017

14

87

132,595

Doxepin

urticaria

"I am 34 year old female.. I am on Doxepin to help me sleep.. I have had SEVERE eczema for years- NOTHING helps except prednisone ( on that now all the time too) but I couldn't sleep due to constant scratching.. Slowly increased Doxepin until Im now at 100mg taken at night ( sometimes depending how tired I am I only take 50-75mg) but Its my miracle pill.. Puts me to sleep ( almost instantly) and 99% of the time im not tired or groggy in the morning... I have heard however-there is possibility of weight gain and thinning hair at which both possibilities would cause me to look for a different medication.."

9

November 19, 2014

22

113

183,402

Cymbalta

depression

"After taking Cymbalta for 3 weeks I become gradually more nervous, by 4 and 1/2 weeks I felt like I was having a constant panic attack. I felt terrified all the time but I couldn't even tell you what I was terrified of. It was the most horrible feeling I've ever experienced. My doctor insisted that I increase the dose but I refused. I finally argued with him and demanded to be taken off. I've been looking for someone else that experienced a similar reaction."

1

December 3, 2011

22

85

166,092

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had this particular IUD placed on Monday. So I've only had it a day. I have had a child and also have endometriosis. I experienced mild pain during insertion, 4-5/10. I had a lot of cramping and uterine spasms yesterday after it was put in. My Dr says that it will help with my symptoms of endometriosis and obviously prevent pregnancy. Today being the 2nd with this IUD I have had intermittent cramping. My cramps seem to be worse in the evening, I guess because I keep myself occupied during the day with work. My cramping is nothing that ibuprofen doesn't help. I have had spotting and was not in my period during insertion. I have felt a bit bloated but that's slowly starting to resolve. I would recommend this device."

8

February 1, 2017

2

132

93,044

Vortioxetine

depression

"I switched from 60mg prozac to 10mg of trintellix i am good i laugh a lot i am funny and i am not so tired all the time i can wake up in the morning around 7am and stay up the whole day till around 9 or 10 before i would sleep all day and night i have been aggitated only a few times so i think its doing well for the 2nd week of changing i also have 2 kids 5 and 8 and i have less agitation with them also life is a little smoother the side effwcts is nausia this is true but not horrible just comes and goes no vomiting and a few headaches but i am on magnesium and also ibiprophen feommigrains before"

7

November 10, 2016

34

128

49,589

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I'm 5'5 and started at 125 pounds. I've been taking this birth control for 6 months and have gained almost 20 pounds (I'm at 143). Weight is impossible to lose.I eat well and exercise every day. Wouldn't recommend this at all."

1

October 16, 2015

10

41

40,625

Zanaflex

muscle spasm

"I have disc disease. I take 4mg only at night. Knocks me out. This is the only medicine that has helped with my pain and my muscle spasms. I sleep well all night and lasts through until next day. Only been taking it for 3 days. Finally found a good muscle relaxer. Only side effect I have noticed is dry mouth. I think it is great. "

10

November 5, 2010

59

67

192,058

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I switched to this from Junel Fe because I was hoping to help my acne and weight gain (gained 10 pounds on Junel). I only took the pill for five days but had to leave work early two days and went straight to bed by 6pm every night due to a severe headache and overall feeling of lethargy and dizziness. I felt short of breath by day two and it remained until I quit taking the pill. I also had extreme anxiety. I got severe allergy type symptoms by day two and felt feverish. I stopped taking Yaz yesterday and already feel better. No headache today, no feverish feeling, no anxiety. still congested but no feeling short of breath anymore. I also noticed that I gained 2 pounds in the week I was on Yaz. Yikes! I have not changed my diet at all."

2

November 19, 2016

0

144

227,508

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got my Implanon inserted when I was 18. It's been a little over a year with it and I'd say the only side effect I have is mood swings and bad back pains, it's everyday. Also I haven't really had periods and when I do it's usually spotting and last for four to five days most of the time it doesn't show. Eating wise I'd say I do get hungry a lot but I've always been that way no weight gain. When I got it first inserted I actually lost weight. Me and my boyfriend have been together since I've put it on and sex drive is still the same if not better. I guess the birth control just depends on your body because my sister also got it but she got it shortly taken out because she would have periods for weeks. I'd recommend it."

8

November 28, 2012

0

147

132,912

Loestrin 24 Fe

birth control

"I am 22 years old and this is the first time I've been on a BC. After reading all the bad reviews I wanted to make sure that there is at least a good one. Everyone's body is different and reacts different. So don't let scary reviews scare you away. Try it for yourself and if you don't like it you can always find something that you do like. I have been on this BC for 3 weeks going on 4 and I love it so far! No spotting, mood swings, headaches, depression and my skin is more clear than before. I have also noticed my boobs are getting bigger, they're a little sore but not bad. So far I'd say its a good experience "

8

January 14, 2016

7

126

14,969

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I had a wonderful experience with Gildess, but Blisovi on the other hand gave me horrible/painful acne, breast tenderness that got progressively worse, dryness, trouble sleeping, and yeast infections. I tried both dosages with only worse symptoms towards the end on lower dosage (what I tried last). Hopefully this helps!"

3

August 14, 2017

0

50

55,207

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"I am a female and have struggled with my weight for over twenty years. I am 5'4 and weighed 287.3. I started taking Contrave Friday January 8th. At one week I dropped down to 280.6. At two weeks I'm down to 270.2. I'm only going to weigh myself once a week, but as of week 2 I've lost a total of 17.1 pounds. The only side effect I've experienced is a few head aches. I have to say I have not drank any pop, and I have no cravings for it. I'm eating three small meals a day even though I have not had much of an appetite. I really hope I continue to have success. I did not exercise the first week, but I've started walking a little each day."

8

January 28, 2016

9

131

219,838

Amitriptyline

interstitial cystitis

"Just wanted to add more now that been taking longer. Positives - it's still working and at the low dose of 10mg. - Weirdly, I have lost weight although this seems like fluid and bloat loss but has amounted to half a stone. Issues - beginning to think I'm indestructible and after having tea and wine, I had a flare. However, the flare only lasted a day and I wasn't crying in pain. - changing brand from Actavis to Accord. Still working for IC but weirdly more unpleasant side effects, drowsiness, dry mouth and zombified feeling in morning. The difference was pretty immediate so I'm sure it's that. Perhaps other users should take note of brands. I will return to Actavis as this had no side effects whatsoever."

10

December 21, 2016

10

128

178,050

Duloxetine

depression

"Went on 60mg Cymbalta. Was amazingly good for about a year. Minimal side effects except for some reduction in appetite which was a bit of a problem and causing tiredness at work. It got my life back for me for a while at a time when I thought only of death. I began socializing and getting into hobbies, etc. I then had to work on issues I had created while in depression such as drinking. At about 1 year however some strange effects started occurring. I would for about a week per month become fearful and could not leave the house. Eventually went to a psychiatrist who suggested stopping cold turkey. That was okay, no problems."

10

October 30, 2011

8

116

97,386

Voltaren Gel

pain

"I am an artist and a horseback rider and for the last few months have experienced a very painful case of tendinitis in my right arm. This gel works well and very quickly in my case, and with bracing and icing I have experienced a lot of relief. The nature of this pain reliever is anti inflammatory - not numbing - so I don't think you would find use for it if your pain is not of the inflammatory nature. I get spastic and tense neck muscles all the time and find heat and massages work better. So for the right purpose it is excellent stuff. I am sensitive, delicate skinned and had no allergies but I would be careful and spot test nonetheless."

8

June 2, 2016

15

124

192,233

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I was on this birth control when I was a teenager and felt great. I had since been diagnosed with endometriosis and had to stop birth control for treatment. When I finished the 6 month treatment I had to start birth control again. I tried a bunch of different birth control pills to try to minimize bleeding and pain. I had issues with acne, depression and anxiety, weight loss, breakthrough bleeding, severe cramping, painful sex, and a million other things. I asked to be put back on Zarah and should have done it years ago. My skin is completely clear, I have no depression and anxiety, it did not change my weight, there is no breakthrough bleeding, severe cramping, or painful sex. I feel 10x better than being on no birth control. The best!!!"

10

December 1, 2015

10

134

110,694

Duragesic

pain

"I could not live without my patches but I took the bus to Kansas to see family and my suitcase managed to disappear. I had the worst withdrawal I have ever been through. I ended up in the hospital, and had to fly home."

9

October 24, 2009

35

44

172,903

Clonazepam

insomnia

"I have chronic insomnia, depression and anxiety. This is the only medicine that relaxes me so I can fall asleep. I take anywhere from 1-2mg about 3-4 nights a week. Works fast as I dissolve it under my tongue. No side effects in the morning. I have to be very careful when I take it in the day for my anxiety because it can make you very sleepy. This is the best medicine for insomnia."

9

October 9, 2013

115

75

15,704

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I started taking the this pill and after a little over a month I noticed I was getting highly depressed and high anxiety. I haven't changed anything in my life. I just stopped recently in hopes that this stops it"

1

October 20, 2016

11

40

34,969

Levofloxacin

bacterial infection

"Had a deep neck, sinus, and throat infection along with a developing genital infection. I wasn’t in a good place. Went to Dr where I was prescribed 10 days of 500 mg levofloxacin after the practitioner noticed swelling in my testicles. After taking the first pill I noticed very mild pain in my right foot, so I looked up soft effects of the drug and immediately stopped. Knowing I needed the antibiotics, I decided to cut the pills in half to take two 250 mg doses per day. I’m now on day 5 taking 2 doses a day and so far my foot pain has gone away and no other side effects have surfaced. The swelling in my neck has gone down to practically nothing and my genital infection is gone. I haven’t felt this good in months, maybe years."

9

November 9, 2017

0

140

50,791

Gabapentin

insomnia

"My psychiatrist put me on gabapentin for my headaches and insomnia. I was waking up in the middle of the night and having a hard time falling back to sleep. This drug along with putting up heavy curtains to block all light and noise saved me. My headaches are gone and I sleep normally now. Good drug."

10

March 19, 2009

82

57

159,676

Bactrim

urinary tract infection

"I have always taken Bactrim for a UTI and it has always worked with zero side effects. I took two every 12 hours for ten days and I'm perfectly fine now. "

10

September 6, 2017

4

32

18,004

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

birth control

"I am twenty years old and have been on birth control since I was 15. I have been on Tri-Cyclen, Yaz, Alesse, Depo-provera and Mirena! In five years, I was desperate to find something that worked for me. I had symptoms from weight gain, mood swings, acne, debilitating cramps, and even serious depression. Trying Nuva-ring was my last hope. I LOVE IT! It has not given me any mood swings, it has BOOSTED my sex drive! My periods are ridiculously light, 2 days long, and I have no cramps or PMS. Amazing. I know every girl's body is different but I totally recommend Nuva-ring!"

10

June 4, 2012

4

104

180,811

Solodyn

acne

"I just wanted to share the info I got from my doctor. I just got prescribed this medication today. Some people on here mentioned headaches, nausea and tanning both of which my doctor told me could be some side effects. Hope that helped! I hope this medicine helps me."

5

November 23, 2016

8

49

99,394

Levoxyl

hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal

"I've used this drug for years until the recall. I take 175 mcg. I switched to Synthroid and it was "just okay." I missed Levoxyl. After I learned Levoxyl returned to the market I requested to be placed back on it. I've had several problems with my TSH levels being too low (0.02 and 0.03!) meaning that my dose is too high."

5

October 1, 2015

16

62

1,728

Salonpas Pain Patch

osteoarthritis

"I have tried heat pads, freeze pads, gels tablets and I am really pleased I saw these advertised on the TV I tried them and I had no expectations at all. I was very surprised that they worked on my neck pain my hip pain back pain and have no complaints worth giving a go may not be suitable for everyone but worked for me."

10

August 27, 2017

2

65

153,131

Doxycycline

acne

"I've suffered from acne for about 7 years and finally decided to go to the doctors about it. It was the best decision I've ever made. I've been on this drug for just over a month along with a cream I use every night (duac). My skin has cleared up dramatically. It has been amazing. I've experienced no side effects from using the drug but I know everyone is different. It has seriously changed my life"

10

February 1, 2016

13

76

188,227

ParaGard

birth control

"Paragard was the first BC ever used at 27yrs old, after my second child. The first 3-6 months were horrible heavy periods but they adjusted to heavy bleeding the first 2 days of my period... Everything was going great until 2 yrs later, now 29 out of no where I started feeling heart palpitations, trouble breathing, sweating. I figured it was high blood pressure and scheduled an appointment right away. I'm perfectly healthy but was asked to get lab work done and also asked about my birth control....Doctor told me that IUD's cause heart palpitations. Lab work came back with mild Anemia, so now I'm really bummed out because I no longer feel safe with these BC options, but also after doing some research, heart palpitations may persist after removal."

7

October 7, 2017

6

130

207,579

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"I am scheduled for a 9am colonoscopy for tomorrow but I can't keep the solution down. The taste isn't bad. It just didn't agree with my stomach. I chilled it and added vernors with ice. I sucked on a lemon after I drank half of the first dose. I even took Zofran just in case I experienced any nausea. Well it all came back up within a couple of minutes!!!! I called the answering service of my Gastro office to see what can be done. I've suffered from acid reflux for years and I really need the procedure done. I'm pissed!!!"

1

April 14, 2016

4

101

117,446

Nortriptyline

pain

"Have suffered with back pain for 22 yrs. I'm 60 yrs old now. Started taking nortriptyline 4 days ago. While I know that's not very long I can say back pain is much better. Depression is much better. Overall feeling is much better. Sleeping better and longer. I have noticed some drowsiness but not a lot. I hope things continue in the direction I'm currently headed. Good luck!"

10

April 10, 2017

66

68

120,266

Montelukast

asthma

"I have been taking singulair for almost a year now or more. I usually don't dream , so I haven't noticed any unusual nightmares. Seriously , I can't tell if my anxiety is because of singulair or not . I am anxious by nature and this semester is really stressful and can drive anyone crazy ! I usually think about life , death , why we are here? and this kind of stuff . . DOES THIS HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH SINGULAIR ? I really want to find an answer for that .I recommend singulair when you don't have any other choice , but if you have one then absolutely choose it. Sing. is bad but effective."

6

April 20, 2016

11

118

229,469

Lurasidone

schizophrenia

"I put a 5/10 rating because I have just started taking Latuda 20mg. The only side effect I have noticed is feeling drowsier than usual. I am most likely going to give it 1-2 weeks before jumping to the conclusion that it doesn't work (as I was notorious for doing that after like 2 days of taking the medication). I am also taking Wellbutrin 300mg and Trazadone 50mg. I find I take Latuda after dinner or late snack as it does make me drowsy. However the Trazadone is like a miracle drug for me. Before I was taking it and when I took a break from it when I couldn't afford them at the time I had the most restless sleeps imaginable. Was skeptical about starting Latuda as I am also taking 2 other medications. But Psychiatrist said it was safe."

5

March 17, 2016

8

141

129,458

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had Skyla put in Feb 2015. I am 31, no kiddos, I went to work immediately after getting Skyla put in. I took 2 Aleve and the pain/severe cramps were gone. I had my first period for 17 days straight. One week no period. Then 2 more weeks of period. Eventually getting lighter and lighter but still the full 7 days. Side effects are acne, gained 15lbs, moody and no cramping. I have tried everything to work off the added pounds but nothing is working despite eating healthy and working out 5 days a week. Not sure if I will be keeping it in the full 3 years, the side effects are just not fun."

6

August 20, 2015

7

116

27,620

Ivermectin

head lice

"I have 4 kids and all of them had lice. My babies were miserable. Sklice was easy to use, and by the time I got the medicine in each of their hair, it was time to start washing out. Made this momma happy and my kids as well! Thank you Sklice!"

10

June 1, 2014

14

51

69,625

Buprenorphine

pain

"I agree with everyone. I'm so excited to have found out about this patch, I started mine last week and going on my 2nd week and absolutely love it. For the first time in a LONG time and I'm back being my old self and the mom I need to be! I take the 10mg and seems to work great so far! I have been taking Tramadol and Oxycodone. I am so happy to not have to drag my pill bottle around with me any more and take pills all day every day. I'm very excited for where I'm at right now with my pain management. Wish I would have found out about this years ago."

10

July 9, 2011

103

116

131,492

Generess Fe

birth control

"I've been on Generess Fe for roughly 5 months and I'm still experiencing bad nausea. I have also noticed weight gain (probably around 10-15 lbs within the first couple of weeks), my breasts are constantly tender and I'm depressed and tired much of the time. I have an appointment to switch my birth control."

2

July 18, 2012

25

54

29,304

Topiramate

migraine prevention

"have been researching and researching for so many years and I have to say that Topamax saved my life. I am currently 23 years old, and I started having these migraines when I was 15. I didn't know that this would be a lifelong thing that would eventually lead me to be on daily medication. The frequency that I would get them,would be more than six times a month. Anyway, I went on propannalol? (Beta blocker), NO SUCESS. & then doctors prescribed me topamax. I didn't have any side effects. At all. No tingling. Nothing. And GUESS WHAT, I didn't have a migraine for 3 years!!!! NOT ONE. but I got off of it, thinking they were "gone" & now I'm suffering with new hormonal migraines. Going back on topamax & hoping for same results!!!!"

10

August 29, 2016

36

135

18,064

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

birth control

"I am a professional ballet dancer. Due to constant exercise, I've suffered from deficient estrogen. The Nuvaring cleared my skin, gave me (welcome) curves, and increased my sex drive. At one point I got a bladder infection but I believe it was because I wasn't drinking enough water."

9

December 27, 2011

0

48

204,729

Acetaminophen / propoxyphene

pain

"My 91 year old aunt was extremely hyper and hallucinated, after just 1 dose. She was up every 10-15 minutes and didn't sleep for about 40 hours. She had 5 broken ribs and didn't feel any pain while on the pills, but was in more pain after wards because of all the activity (bending, stooping and trying to lift things). "

10

June 13, 2009

9

61

108,059

Ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin

birth control

"This is the first and last time I ever use this birth control. I chose it because of the comodity of only replacing it once a week but I have to say that as soon as I applied the patch I started feeling anxiety, my arm felt sore where the patch was, I could not fall asleep. It was horrible, I decided to rip it off and guess what it took me less than 10 minutes to fall asleep. Whether it's effective or not I can't say I only used it for a day"

1

January 22, 2016

4

94

138,945

Phentermine

obesity

"I have been taking Adipex for about a month and a half now. I started out at 6'3" 280lb with a BMI of 33% fat. At my one month check up I had already lost 17 lbs, and in the last two weeks an additional 8 more lbs. I do walk 3 times a week, but I also eat a lot of the same foods that I did before. The amount that it takes for me to be full has greatly decreased. I recommend Adipex for anyone who has a hard time beginning the weight loss process."

10

October 17, 2009

18

97

174,666

Abreva

herpes simplex

"The first two or three times I used this medication my lesions were past the "weeping" stage of the virus and on to healing. Subsequent applications of this medication now seem to have no effect. I've moved on to using Zovirax which seems like it not only halts any progress of the outbreak and my healing times are faster than any other medication I've used. Abreva just seems to not work at all now."

5

January 30, 2009

28

74

149,523

Mirena

birth control

"I had Mirena placed in January 2011. As soon as it was placed, I have not had my menstrual cycle. Between that and the fact that I didn't have to worry about taking it everyday, that was the only good thing I experienced with it. I had more than half of the side effects of Mirena, which included, but not limited to, depressed mood, migraines, back aches, swelling, weight gain, dizziness, sometimes painful intercourse. The list goes on. For me, the side effects out-weighed the effects."

5

July 18, 2012

13

86

116,490

Adalimumab

rheumatoid arthritis

"I have been on Humira for 2 and a half years. This stuff is a great medicine. Yep it stings for a minute or two, but seriously, are you really going to complain about that with all the relief it brings? Take the warning signs seriously and keep in touch with your doctor. And be thankful there is something that brings us not only relief, but slow down the damage to our joints."

10

June 22, 2011

73

192,938

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

acne

"I've been taking Yaz for almost a year. I had constant acne breakouts and very bad mood swings before taking Yaz. Since then, my acne has cleared up and my moods are more balanced. My periods are lighter and my breasts are fuller for a couple weeks during the month. It took about 3 to 6 months for my acne to get better. I am very happy with the product. I have not noticed any side effects."

9

October 28, 2009

15

77

113,719

Acetaminophen / butalbital / caffeine

headache

"I had a spinal tap recently and unfortunately was in the small percentage of people that have spinal headaches from this procedure. I've had migraines forever but a spinal headache is by far the most debilitating experience. I was prescribed fioricet and was taking 2 every 4 hours it did nothing! I was back hospitalized the next day. So this may work great for migraines but anyone prescribed this for spinal headaches it does not work."

1

June 27, 2015

15

76

93,320

Vortioxetine

depression

"I've suffered with depression type symptoms most of my life. I mainly suffer from Somatization disorder. I've tried many different antidepressants over the past 20 years & they usually only made me more depressed. I started 10 mg Brintellix May of 2014. I felt AMAZING! Then, it wore off & was bumped to 20mg. This worked fine. One side effect that we can't figure out is that I'm always SO HOT! Not sweating, Just always crazy hot! I weaned off the Brintellix over two months, until I was taking just a small corner of the thinner side then stopped. That was 3 weeks ago. Since then, I had TERRIBLE withdrawals & couldnt stand it. Head vibrating is the worst. Went back on Brintellix last night. I feel discouraged. But it worked for depression...."

9

July 27, 2015

54

133

126,673

Eletriptan

migraine

"I love Relpax. I had incapacitating headaches in College, as a young mum and still have them now as a grandmother though not as frequent. If I take a Relpax at the beginning signs, the headache does not progress. If I can't get to my medication early or if I am trying to conserve my pills and try to handle the headache a different way, it still works but just takes longer and I usually have to go to bed with ice bags. Sometimes it still gets to vomiting stages but not as frequently. My biggest wish is that the insurance companies would not try to limit how many they think I need. I so appreciate the savings card and only hope I can use it for more than just this year."

9

May 18, 2013

15

132

184,106

Hydroxyzine

anxiety

"This medicine is a complete joke for anxiety or panic attacks. The only thing it did for me was after taking it at night I would wake up with horrible body aches like I had the flu."

1

November 3, 2016

30

37

51,424

Azithromycin

upper respiratory tract infection

"I have been using Zithromax for the past 6 years to fight off my upper respiratory tract infections. I have tried almost everything else in the military medical inventory to win against the URI's I get yearly (every Sept/Oct Time frame) but Zithromax wins hands down every time. Does not matter during which stage of the URI you begin to take the medicine. The first or second night you will start to fight the infection hardcore and you might notice a fever develop as your body fights against the bacteria. After that its smooth sailing so you feel better by the 3rd day and completely cured by the 5th day. It is definitely a wonder drug and worth the extra money."

10

September 8, 2011

71

121

51,026

Azithromycin

chlamydia infection

"Took it at 8pm and about 30 minutes later I puked but saw no pills. Did see a little blood though. Diarrhea came another 30 minutes later and was brown and watery. Was sort of okay afterwards"

10

October 7, 2016

8

37

68,718

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"I was on this birth control for 6 months and I have nothing negative to say about it. I didn't have a period the entire time I was on it. I didn't deal with any of the side effects. Although, I did experience hair loss. Which isn't a problem to me because it grows back."

10

January 7, 2017

1

55

162,771

Cefdinir

sinusitis

"After four days on Cefdinir, I developed bad diarrhea that had me going 30+ times to the bathroom. Went to the doctor to find out I had developed a severe case of C. Diff. I was very weak, lost 10 pounds in a week and as pale as can be. Metronidazole was the first medicine we tried, three times a day for 10 days. It seemed to work until five days after the prescription was finished. So then I went back to the doctor and got Vancomycin which finally cured it. Overall, I had to miss almost a month of school and took a while to feel normal again. I was told once you get C. Diff you are more prone to getting it again. Always take a probiotic when prescribed an antibiotic to replenish the lost bacteria!"

1

July 16, 2016

8

138

227,669

Etonogestrel

birth control

"Unfortunately I am experiencing most of the bad side effects. I've had Implanon in for about 8 months and I have been bleeding non-stop. I have no sex drive whatsoever and have gained 30lbs. I made an appointment to get it removed because I can't take this bleeding and weight gain. I'm depressed and have bad anxiety. Only good thing is that I haven't gotten pregnant. This birth control just isn't for me."

5

March 20, 2012

2

73

211,629

Lamotrigine

borderline personality disorde

"I started lamotrigine as per my psychiatrist to stabilize my anger and agitation from BPD. I tapered up slowly and had no issues with a rash. The more I took it and the higher the dose went I noticed it was helping more and more with my anger and agitation but not with depression or suicidal thoughts. I was crying daily after months on it and could not feel any happiness or positive emotions although it was helping with outbursts for sure. That's when the physical side effects began. I developed severe painful cystic acne whereas before I had fairly clear skin. This was some deep painful acne that was so painful I could not touch my own face and have to now be on antibiotics for months which is another story. I now have nerve damage at 24"

2

September 10, 2017

2

139

43,089

Sronyx

birth control

"I have been on Sronyx for almost 2 years now and haven't had any issues! My cramps and periods length have lessened. The only thing I can think of is I got moodier after I started taking it during my periods."

9

January 31, 2016

1

41

77,473

Avapro

high blood pressure

"I initially used 150mg a day with no actual results in lowering BP. Doctor recomended combination with Felodipine 5mg and Metoprolol 50mg, and combination produced results in lowering my BP 115/75 avg. Side effects are tingling in the palm of my hands and excessive tiredness. I will test to discontinue ibersartan, which produces the unwanted side effects."

3

March 4, 2008

93

57

123,326

Apri

birth control

"At first, I loved the pill. It made my periods shorter, about 3 days instead of 8, and it kept me from getting pregnant. It's affordable and got rid of my acne. It did not help with cramps at all, and it made me gain a lot of weight. I went from 118 lbs to 135 in a short amount of time. My breasts got big as well which was a plus. Then after almost a year, I began getting chronic urinary tract infections. Doctors could not figure it out so I stopped taking Apri to see if that was the problem and since then I have had no problems. "

5

May 30, 2012

1

111

166,576

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've had the Mirena for almost 3 years now. Insertion wasn't a problem. However, at my next annual exam my doctor told me he didn't see the string anymore but assured me it's not a problem. I had spotting each month in the beginning. Very light and would last about 3 days. I also experienced heavy discharge in the beginning. Now I have no spotting, no discharge. I did gain weight from it. Lately I have been experiencing severe cramping which I can only describe as almost feeling like contractions when you're about to give birth. They're that bad! Needless to say, I have scheduled an appointment with my OBGYN and I may have it removed. But overall, it's an effective birth control."

8

September 21, 2016

7

123

9,407

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"I have been on the Pill for a month now. & it's the worst. THE WORST. Ladies do not get this. Two days in a row I've jumped up at 4:30am with the WORST lower abdominal cramps. I've also been bleeding since the 17th it is now the 30th. My sister is a nurse & INSISTED I stopped taking this. She said this isn't the first time she's heard bad things about this specific brand. Also said girls come into the hospital all the time because of this birth control with major problems. My moods have been everywhere. My sex drive has disappeared. Just don't get this!"

1

September 30, 2016

5

107

36,852

Fentanyl

pain

"I was having a bad time with Kidney Stones and found this to work the best for severe breakthrough pain. I take OxyContin and Roxycodone for my back pain and have tried just about all the opiates but this by far works the best for me."

8

April 9, 2008

20

46

124,045

Skyla

birth control

"I had the skyla put in after the doctors took me off of the pill after 5 yrs due to hemorrhaging. The first 3-4 months i didnt get my period and when i did it was light spotting for a few days. The strings sometimes poked my boyfriend during sex and once in a while hurt me. After about 6-7 months my period would come 2 weeks later and i would bleed for 2+ weeks. From the beginning i got excruciating cramps (when i was supposed to get my period) where i would have to stay home from work/school and stay in bed. Nothing helped with the cramps, so i decided to get it removed."

4

June 4, 2016

2

115

38,987

Contrave

weight loss

"I too had some nausea the first few days I was taking this but found some Dramamine with ginger and that helped a lot. I don't have nausea anymore and I definitely am not eating as much. I don't have the trigger in my brain that says you are full, stop eating. Contrave helps me to eat like a normal person. I can tell it does something because I used to drink a lot of coffee and now I can only drink two cups, sometimes I can't even finish the second cup. I like this and I am going to lose my excess weight and never be this big again. I feel like I can do it with Contrave."

8

August 20, 2017

21

119

110,137

Nexplanon

birth control

"I got nexplanon put it last July and I hate the irregular cycles and the decreased libido. My cycle came in late July last year thru late August, nothing in September or October, late November thru late December, nothing in January, all of February, nothing in march, and so far, nothing in April. It does make u nervous because it makes u wonder if you're pregnant. Also, I've gotten back acne a bit. It beats the pill for me, though, because the last pills I liked were great. I had to stop taking them because they stopped making them. The very last ones I was on, which were supposed to be new ones made by the same company, sucked. They decreased my libido, made me feel sick a lot and pills are just annoying to have to take anyway."

7

April 9, 2016

1

139

210,540

Mirtazapine

anxiety

"Do not take this bad medication. It's highly addictive. Hard to come off like Xanax. This is good sleeping pill. Yes it's calm down at night if it takes on night but after waking up it's giving hang over like you drunk 15 shots of vodka the night before"

6

December 9, 2017

0

49

208,624

Forteo

osteoporosis

"I have been taking Forteo for ten months and I just had a bone density test. My bd improved an average of 7 percent overall. I am very pleased, since I had a bad fall 3 months after starting and had no fractures. That is a great accomplishment since last year I had 3 spontaneous fractures. I fractured my tibia while sleeping! But the negative part of treatment (aside from injecting yourself every day for 2 years), was the severe side effects. I was very, very motivated or else I would not have persevered. For the first 6 weeks I had simultaneous vomiting and diarrhea every night. I still experience nausea and general feelings of being unwell for 4-5 hours after each dose."

9

July 12, 2016

63

123

10,681

Spironolactone

acne

"I started taking spironolactone 3 weeks ago (50 mg 2/day, so 100 mg dose) and my acne is the worst it has EVER been. I get cystic acne on my chin but the rest of my face is usually okay. As of last week I broke out in SO many cystic pimples on my chin, along my jawline, on my cheeks, even some by my nose. My acne hasn't been this bad in a while. From everything I've read about this medicine, it seems I am in the initial breakout period that only some people experience. This is very difficult to deal with but I am going to wait it out for at least 6 months. Also, my period is always irregular, sometimes I don't get it for 9 months. But since taking this medicine I have already had my period twice. "

3

July 26, 2013

18

143

54,776

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"I was on it for a month & lost 7 pounds. I started having really weird dreams & my mouth was super dry. Started taking it again after stopping for about a week taking 1 in the morning & 1 late afternoon. I am going to increase again bc this medicine really does curb my appetite & no cravings. I do feel nauseous but it goes away after chewing gum"

7

March 9, 2017

26

70

137,985

Ortho Evra

birth control

"I was on the patch for a total of 24 hours. By the end of this time I was at work trying my hardest not to pass out and get sick at the same time - took it off and felt completely fine within 20 minutes. From the research I've done, these types of symptoms usually last a few days after you apply a new one, and if I'm applying a new one once a week, that's living in agony 50% of the time! I very rarely get side effects from medication/birth control so this surprised me. You are also at a higher risk with this type of birth control as your body is absorbing a much higher dosage of estrogen compared to the pill. Needless to say, I quickly made an appointment at my doctor to get back on the pill."

1

July 19, 2016

8

142

214,378

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Inserted the medication within two hours was ready to crawl out of my skin I itched so bad that I wanted to tear my private area out. It burned and itched so bad will never ever use the product again it was so horrible and uncomfortable."

1

October 11, 2015

5

46

87,050

Latuda

bipolar disorde

"Wonderful drug if you are bipolar and type A personality, lots of energy and almost no side effects , I have to work out or run almost everyday and have a healthy diet if not the drug is too much to handle for me"

10

October 12, 2015

29

44

76,805

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"Almost six weeks in...not one pound. The tiredness at first had me ready for bed about 3pm. I was exhausted. Mouth a bit dry, mild headaches, but they only lasted about a week. Very disappointed that working out seven days a week, being careful with portion size etc. showed no encouraging results."

1

March 10, 2016

15

52

15,421

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"This is he 4th month I have been taking it and so far in the birth control aspect of it has been great. Used to have very heavy periods and extreme cramping, now I hardly notice I'm on my period. It usually comes about the 3rd day of the placebo pill cycle and last 2-3 days. Have had no mood swings, no cramping, no weight gain (which is my biggest concern) and no spotting. The reason I gave it a 7 instead of a 10 is because I have been having some major acne around my chin and jaw as a side effect. Even with washing my face using acne control products it hasn't seemed to help."

7

February 8, 2017

2

117

78,252

Lasix

edema

"I stated taking Furosemide yesterday for swelling in my feet and ankles. Right after taking it I had to make a 100 mile drive and ended up stopping 5 times en route to pee. The swelling has already decreased a LOT, and I am able to walk again without pain. I had pretty bad nausea after both doses. I am taking 40 mg once a day. I had to call in sick today as the nausea was causing vomiting. I'll try taking it after work. I went back to bed after calling in sick today and my cat that always sleeps on me was quite annoyed at trips to the bathroom every 10 minutes."

8

January 28, 2014

124

114

176,278

Lorazepam

anxiety

"I had hyperthyroidism which was diagnosed when I was 37 . The hyperthyroidism gave me anxiety specially after knowing I had it. Would go to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack or stroke and was checked always and nothing was wrong. My anxiety attacks were so bad I once was taken in an ambulance with my feet and hands numb and blood pressure through the roof. Was given by a doctor in the ER 1 mg of lorazepam and felt the difference within 20 minutes.My thyroid got burned of and I take 1 mg in the morning and really can get through the day with no issues. Take sometimes .5 mg at night as I don't have sleep issues. After almost 2 years I feel like lorazepam has almost gotten me stable and going to start tapering off.Its a life saver."

10

July 15, 2016

35

144

11,613

Pramipexole

restless legs syndrome

"I have only taken it for less then a week but I can see some change. One - my leg can rest. Two - I feel more active but more easily tried too."

6

December 9, 2008

25

33

232,132

Itraconazole

onychomycosis, toenail

"After a year on Sporanox, my badly infected and painful toenail grew out. Odd part is having the infected toenail and other, minor, medical conditions for 30 years; Sporanox cleared up many other conditions. The doctors said not possible, however, I know there is a connection. Heart arrhythmia, gone; non healing nose/anal fissures, gone; facial/scalp/pubic psoriasis plus mucus membrane inflammation gone for treatment duration, but back after year. A year later, the original nails were still clear, but different nail infected with peeling, scaly, skin across 1/3 of my foot. Strangely it didn't get worse. Back on Sporanox. Seems to be clearing both conditions. The returning problems above also vanished when restarting Sporanox."

8

August 9, 2009

57

113

72,291

Tramadol

rheumatoid arthritis

"I broke my back in 2004 so I take tramadol for pain relief. It works extremely well for me one of my side effects is I get a burst of energy about an hour after I take it. "

9

January 18, 2013

47

39

206,976

Zarah

birth control

"I am rating Zarah a 5/10 because I did like some aspects of this med. I did not have any unnecessary bleeding during the month which was great, my acne cleared up significantly and my periods were very regular and not that heavy. I did gain some weight on this med but nothing too serious and I did have a headache when I first started this medication & on my periods. BUT I have recently stopped this med I was EXTREMELY** anxious during the time I was on this medication. I cried at least 4-5 times a week and would usually have at least one breakdown a day. Crying, chest pain, trouble breathing, couldn't focus. Just writing this so those feeling this way know they are not alone. I am feeling much better and hope I continue to get better."

5

November 3, 2017

1

140

171,571

Wellbutrin

depression

"I went on Wellbutrin in addition to escitalopram to combat my anxiety/depression. The escitalopram had treated my anxiety pretty well, but was not doing much for my depression. Within 2 weeks of adding this medications, I started to once again have severe panic attacks. I stuck with the medication for 5 more weeks before I just couldn't stand to be on it any longer. "

2

June 25, 2013

47

65

58,621

Niacin

hyperlipoproteinemia type iv, elevated vldl

"I have been taking Niaspan ER 2000mg for three months. I am scheduled to get my first lab tests to determine its effectiveness on lowering my elevated Lpa level and whether my liver function is okay. I have noticed that the medicine needs to be taken by 930 or 1000pm. If I take the medication too late in the evening, I still can feel the effects of Niaspan when I get up for work the next morning. I also noticed that taking it with water alone, causes the symptoms to be much worse than taking it with a small glass of milk or snack. So I take it before 10pm with a small glass of milk or snack, and there seems to be very little symptoms."

8

June 27, 2012

22

126