Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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79,347	Plan B One-Step	emergency contraception	"boyfriend and I had unprotected sex Nov 6. stupid idea. after we were done he noticed that he finished inside of me. I was beyond scared. we aren't ready for a baby. we went to CVS i took the pill less than an hour of intercourse. days passed no period. it was about a week late. I was really stressed I actually thought I was pregnant. one of the side effects is always being tired and sleepy. the 50 dollars is totally worth it!!!!!!!!!"	10	November 19, 2015	21	84
101,073	Rexulti	major depressive disorde	"I'm taking this for Bipolar 2 with major depressive disorder that has been treatment resistant for over 5 years. Rexulti is the first drug that has ever worked for me. I have tried virtually everything previously with things making me a zombie, worse than I was or simply nothing at all. Rexulti has been a miracle drug for me. It does give me insomnia so I'm going to try to switch to taking it in the morning to see if that helps. I am on a 2 mg dose."	10	October 14, 2016	46	89
228,655	Alprostadil	erectile dysfunction	"Allows me to have an erection and have sex. I swap the needle in the package for a 31g insulin needle. Slides in without having to jab with no discomfort. The impulse device is good but I find that I would like a finer control over the dose instead of the 5MCG units. I have no recognised side effects."	9	April 4, 2016	33	59
94,545	Abilify	bipolar disorde	"Been on abilify for 4 months and had to go off. It's a great medicine for bipolar. I could tell when I missed a dose because I would flip out. The down fall on why I went off was the weight gain. I gained 30 pounds in 3 months with just snacking. Dr told me it slows the metabolism down. I think it stopped it. So give it a try."	7	November 28, 2016	12	70
41,920	Clonidine	tourette's syndrome	"Works well intermittently, meaning that sometimes the dosage has to be increased, then decreased, then stopped in favor of a different medicine like Tenex. It definitely helps control motor tics. I'm not so sure it decreases phonic tics. My own phonic tics aren't so severe as they were in my early teens (I'm 21 now). I've been taking this medicine for 7 years now, and if it's discontinued for a while and then started again, it has good results. I have never found any medicine that completely removed all symptoms of Tourette, but this, Tenex, Quetiapine, Risperdal, and Haldol have all worked well for me personally in different ways. Clonidine stops tics for a while, and that's better than nothing especially for someone in agony like me."	7	February 6, 2010	45	127
9,599	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"I've been taking this birth control for 3.5 weeks and I'm realizing I shouldn't have switched but my doctor recommended I changed because Ive been on alysena for 3 years. But now on lolo I've had crazy acne and just got my period a week early, and its the most painful cramps I've ever had. I wounldn't recommend this to anyone"	1	February 29, 2016	4	61
111,054	Verapamil	cluster headaches	"I first experienced cluster headaches when I was 20 years old. Never felt anything as severe in my life. The first experience was pure hell, and unsuccessfully treated. Thankfully they subsided after a month in a half on their own. 3 years later (almost to the day) came round 2. This time, new doctor prescribed verapamil. Virtually made the headaches disappear within 48 hours. Had to stop taking the medications once a week to see if they were gone so I could discontinue the use of the medication. Been through this cycle 4 times now, and verapamil has had the same results each time. Frequency is the same, length of cycle is the same, and pain is the same... But as soon as I get on verapamil, It's almost like not having them at all."	10	July 7, 2016	30	135
91,903	Lyrica	diabetic peripheral neuropathy	"I was taking Lyrica for several years. I stopped taking it because of the price. My prescription medications are covered by Medicare & other insurance, but I do not believe in indiscriminately spending Medicare money. So, again, only because of the cost, I stopped. My feet went wild, burning pain, could not even have the bed covers on them at night. I got my Rx for Lyrica renewed and when it came I first took 2 caps in order to see if it would get started again. It did! I'm going to be doing a bit of research on the internet for a lower cost alternative. Gabapentin looks good at the moment, maybe on my next doc appt. I'll try it. I gave it only a 9 because of the cost, but for effectiveness I'd give it as high a number as allowed."	9	January 11, 2016	42	143
210,238	Linzess	constipation, chronic	"I have suffered from severe, chronic constipation for over 5 years. This past August, I started drinking 2-3 capfuls of Miralax a day & was taking a massive dose of magnesium. Still, my abdominal pain/constipation persisted. Shortly after upping the Miralax/magnesium, I began to notice blood in my stools. As the fall progressed, I passed a bowel movement MAYBE once a week & it left me crying in pain each time. I was bloated & miserable. Recently, I saw a new GI who decided to do an endoscopy which revealed a large, bleeding stomach ulcer. She also decided to have me try Linzess. I have gone to the bathroom 1-2 times a day EVERY DAY since. This drug changed my life. *** TIP: DRINK MAG CITRATE 1-2 DAYS BEFORE STARTING TO AVOID CRAMPING/PAIN"	10	December 15, 2015	42	133
184,592	Hydroxyzine	anxiety	"I have extreme anxiety attacks that make it hard for me to breathe, which makes the oxygen levels in my brain go down. I have found that it helps me calm down to the point where I can rationalize the stress and anxiety that is causing the attack. I also find that when I am nauseous it helps me not vomit."	8	June 3, 2008	203	61
68,192	Plan B	emergency contraception	"I had unprotected sex on the 9th. I took plan b on the 10th 20 hours later. On the 22nd I got a positive pregnancy test. Same on the 23rd. So here I am. Pregnant. Guess I'm one of the unlucky ones"	1	August 26, 2015	10	42
69,425	Buprenorphine	pain	"Been on this for 4 months now and it has brought relief that I hadn't had in yrs. I have too many issues to name. My dose was upped this month to 7.5. I found that after abt 5 days the patch is wearing off. Last month the dr changed the rx to every 5 days instead of 7 but this presented a bit of a problem w/ins filling it. Since there's only 4 in a box I had to go back on day 20 to fill again (w/additional copy). Still, every 5 days was better but I did still have breakthrough pain. The prob for me was that the dr changed me from 4x a day tramadol to 3x a day so I still had issues This is my 2nd week on higher dose and back to 4x day tram. The patch is good but I have rash/itch at app site and contstipation that I didn't have w/Norco."	6	May 14, 2016	26	159
108,423	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"I have been on this medication for about 6 weeks and have lost roughly 11 pounds. This is disappointing considering the amazing results that others have reported. I am so nauseated in the mornings that I can barely function. My doctor put me on a month to month script so after this month is up I will not renew."	7	April 13, 2015	12	59
109,192	Nexplanon	birth control	"I had nexplanon inserted in Dec 2015 & it's still there. They numbed the area before inserting it. The area was sore for a couple of days after having it inserted, but the pain wasn't too terrible. The bruise was ugly & large, but after it healed I'm left with a tiny little scary at the point of insertion that's barely noticeable. My super painful period cramps stopped because I haven't had a period since I've had nexplanon. I didn't experience mood swings or bad skin. I feel more even keel with my emotions since being on it, no PMS. All in all a fantastic experience so far as opposed to my prior Mirena IUD birth control that became lodged into the side of my cervix and had to be surgically removed. I recommend Nexplanon!"	10	March 10, 2017	10	135
68,114	Plan B	emergency contraception	"This product is amazing. To be on this website you must be so anxious, worried and trapped with trepidation, honestly please calm down! I am a young helpless silly teenager with the support of my boyfriend we rushed to the nearest chemist and got the pill 20 mins after the condom broke. I felt no symptoms besides feeling tired, and a couple of cystic pimples on my chin week after. Anyway I got my period 8 days after and it was the normal flow. Then my actual period date arrived and I got my period yet again, so my cycle seems to be back! This product has saved my life and coupled with positive no symptoms it was amazing, hopefully I'll never need to take the pill again because it an emotional and physically demanding ordeal! Good luck :)"	10	October 9, 2015	10	139
121,406	Venlafaxine	hot flashes	"My doctor prescribed venlafaxine for my hot flashes. When I talked to her about going on hormone therapy she suggested that venlafaxine may be a good option and not understanding much about anti-depressants it sounded like a good idea.. wow was i wrong! I took this medication for a total of approx. 2 months. At first 37 mg worked great but then my body adjusted within a few days and the hot flashes returned I ended up increasing to a total of 3 37mg per day tablets but continued to have hot flashes and my sex drive became non-existent. I finally realized what I was doing to my body when I ran out for almost 5 days and the withdrawal symptoms made me feel like a zombie (seriously). This stuff is a very strong drug and very addictive."	1	February 12, 2016	39	138
104,423	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I started taking this birth control 6 months ago. I had some initial spotting which later turned into bleeding throughout my 3rd and 4th weeks. Every month. Every month I was bleeding for 2 weeks. I thought it would go away after the 3rd month, because that's what the general consensus was on the internet, but it didn't, so I'm not switching to a high dose pill. However, other than the annoyance of having to constantly buy tampons, I had no other side effects. No acne, no moodiness, no weight gain (I actually ended up going from 117 to 111 while on the pill for those of you who might be worried about weight gain as much as I was), no breast tenderness, or any substantial change in sex drive. I wish I didn't have to switch."	8	December 27, 2011	0	137
193,631	Cyclobenzaprine	migraine	"I have Flexeril prescribed to me because I suffer from migraines. I'm 17, have been getting migraines for about 9 years and have been on flexeril for about 2 years. I only take it occasionally when I get a bad migraine and need sleep to help with the pain. Although it's not usually prescribed for headaches or migraines, it helps reduce the pain lots and helps me sleep while I have a bad migraine."	9	July 1, 2008	75	74
201,425	Zoloft	depression	"I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, severe depression and OCD when I was around 18 years old. I couldn't do anything and shut down. I went to a mental hospital to take classes on how to cope and I began trying different types of SSRI's. I tried two others and I felt horrible on them both then I tried Zoloft. My mom made me stick with it even though I was skeptical. I started with 25, 50, then to 75 ml. Nothing helped. As soon as I went up to 100 ml is when I felt my life coming back. I could feel emotions of happiness, and felt like life had finally had a meaning to it. I was able to be okay again and felt like this medicine saved my life. The thing that is hardest is all the people judging saying "you're on so many Meds""	10	July 18, 2015	124	149
48,676	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I started taking Levora two years ago. First off, my face was very clear (with the one or two pimples here and there) once I started taking Levora my face and back became covered in extremely painful cystic acne caused by the high levels of hormones. I would always have at least 2-3 on my face as well as getting 2 near my period. My breasts went from a 34 B to a whopping 36 D within a year of taking the pill. Even though I took the pill at night I would wake up with morning sickness where I could not eat and everything would make me nauseous. Levora did not help with my periods expect made them 5 days instead of 7 but they were always heavy. I've been off Levora for about three months and my acne is completely gone and I'm much happier."	4	April 29, 2017	1	147
167,184	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I ended up having unprotected sex on April 7. When he finished some of it got on me but they we question whether or not he pulled out on time. I was freaking out (crying and all), so I told him to get me a plan B pill. I took the pill about 20 minutes later, but I was still freaking out. My period ended a few days before the accident. I ended up having sore breasts and spottings. I was still freaking out about 3 weeks later I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative. I was still nervous and praying 3 days after the test I got my period. Trust me it works even with a lot of prayer and crying you'll be okay!!"	10	April 28, 2016	2	128
15,032	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I'm 23 years old and overall healthy. The first six months I didn't notice any differences in my cycle, health, or personality. However, after the six months I noticed chest pain, palpitations, numbness in my extremities that would come and go. I would go to the doctors to get it checked out and my labs and EKG all came back normal. Shortly after these problems occurred I started to become very anxious. I have never had anxiety in the past so I tracked when exactly I was having it and when it was at it's highest. After two months of tracking it, I noticed on the same exact day of those months I had the highest anxiety at the same exact time. Needless to say this drug was awful on my health so I stopped taking it."	1	July 14, 2017	5	137
192,090	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	acne	"I was on this for 8-9 months and it was fine until all of a sudden I had HEAVY breakthrough bleeding for almost two months straight (excluding the 6-7 days AFTER my period - then it would come back out of nowhere). After enduring this for two months, I went to by OBGYN and she prescribed me Tri-Estarylla, which doesn't have great reviews. I was fine on Loryna up until 8-9 months. Not sure what went wrong there. I will say I have been pretty depressed for several months, but as someone prone to depression, I didn't necessarily attribute that to the medication. I'll see if anything changes now that I've switched. Good luck."	4	September 30, 2016	1	114
227,562	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I've had the implanon for 7 months now. I've wanted it out since the first month but listened to my ob when she said I just needed to let my body adjust to it. Well I've been in 3 times since then and every time they have some excuse as to why they can't take it out. It has made me so sad and depressed. I am moody, no libido and sleep at least 12 hours a day. I just want my old self back."	3	September 6, 2012	5	85
169,009	Vilazodone	depression	"I have been diagnosed with depression. The only other anti-depressant I have been on is Zoloft. I felt that Zoloft did absolutely nothing for me. I was at my wits end with being depressed, so my Therapist suggested Viibryd. She said a lot of her patients have had great success with it. She gave me a sample pack to try. I have been taking the 10 mg dose and I have to say, within hours, I felt a calm that I hadn't felt in a long time. The negativity voices in my head were switched off. I related better with people and was much less self conscious. About four hours after I took it, I did feel very sick, and almost stoned. It took a few hours to get over it, but once I leveled out, (About 10 hours after I took it) I FELT AMAZING."	8	June 3, 2012	18	146
43,433	Hydromorphone	chronic pain	"This medication has improved my quality of life!!! I feel so much better when I take this medication. My pain is down to a 3 from being a 10. Now if I can find a doctor to prescribe it for me, my life would be so much happier. Not having to suffer everyday....I wish."	9	July 12, 2015	26	54
78,209	Zyprexa	schizoaffective disorde	"This medicine has been a wonder drug for my mother. She was having thoughts that people were being killed and people hated her. She was running off and we had to constantly keep an eye on her. We could not leave her alone for a second because we didn't know what thoughts were going through her mind or what she would do next. After a week of being on Zyprexa her life returned to normal. She has been on the medication for over a year and life is good and back to normal. She has gained 10 pounds the last year. So far this is the only side effect the medication has had on her. We can only hope the medication continues to work for years to come. This is our MIRACLE DRUG for right now. My mother is 86."	10	December 13, 2009	38	140
119,617	Testosterone	hypogonadism, male	"I've been on testosterone injections for about a month. I can't begin to describe how much better I feel. I went to my doctor, an anti aging specialist. These doctors are the best for getting testosterone. My test level was 305..my previous doctor from Kaiser said 305 was normal..But actually, I find out from my new doctor that 305 is normal, but for an 90 year old man! So now I inject every 3 days and also take Arimidex to keep man boobs from sprouting and to keep the excess test from converting to estrogen..taking every 3 days prevents emotional roller coaster effect. All my body hair is growing back that I lost and I have a lot of energy!"	10	May 21, 2010	24	120
86,297	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"I'm 40 and had my first colonoscopy due to family history of colon cancer (recommended 10 years prior to parent's diagnosis). Took first dose at 10:00 a.m., second at 10:00 p.m. (my procedure was at 7:30 a.m.). Was on a clear liquid diet day before which consisted of Jell-O, chicken broth, and popsicles: I chose not to drink fruit juice as some reviews mentioned acidity making diarhea painful. Suprep tastes absolutely horrendous...super salty, super strong grape Kool-Aid: could/should have mixed with Crystal Light or Ginger Ale. Got first dose down but only half of second as I was gagging... Doctor had to irrigate some but everything looked great and no polyps! Recommend lighter diet 3 days before for easier prep. Procedure was super easy!"	9	August 1, 2014	22	124
137,465	Isotretinoin	acne	"Accutane is not an easy drug to take, but it does work. I was 31 and had acne since puberty. I had large cysts and nothing worked. I took it for four months and it completely cleared up my skin. I did have significant dryness of my skin and had painful joints, but it was totally worth it to me. This was in 1990 and I have not had problem with my skin since. I would definitely recommend it for severe cases of acne. It changed my life."	9	April 22, 2010	28	88
16,925	Copaxone	multiple sclerosis	"Taking shots everyday isn't great and the reactions to the shot sites are not always pleasant but there are no flu like symptoms and the results that I have had are wonderful. I've been taking it for less than a full year and the lesions on my brain and spine have all shrank, according to my last MRI a month ago."	10	September 9, 2009	38	61
112,830	Bisacodyl	constipation	"Great results!!..which was unexpected after I read all the reviews on here...If you only take one with plenty of water you most likely won't feel a lot of pain...I took one pill at 4pm,it's 7:30 now and I've already had 2 BM...I'm really impressed and so glad I didn't listen to the negative comments!!..It's such a relief and I had hardly even felt anything was happening!..THE SECRET IS WATER and don't be afraid to eat!!..Nausea and sickness usually occur when your dehydrated because this product sucks all the water out of you, so yeah stay hydrated and you should be good!! Definitely will use this again"	10	January 15, 2017	24	106
187,957	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I got this thing out of my arm today. I made an emergency appointment at family planning to get it out ASAP. I had extremely irregular periods and stomach pain. I had insane mood swings and no sex drive at all. How my husband is still with me, Idk. The past few weeks I have felt really sick, went to walk in care because I was passing out (3x). All tests came back normal. I have been extremely nauseous, dizzy, ears ringing, headaches, convulsions, and full blown panic attacks. I have NEVER felt anything like this. So glad it is out."	1	October 24, 2017	5	101
144,675	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I got nexplanon April 2015 and the first month my hormones had me angry at everything. Then at the end of the month I started my period and it didn't stop until September. Then it restarted the next month and I'm still on it, almost a year after getting it put in I have basically been on my period. I have plans to get it out as soon as my insurance issues get worked out. I will never use it again and I will never recommend anyone to use it. Its not worth being on your period nonstop."	2	March 7, 2016	4	98
16,718	Yaz	menstrual disorders	"I loved almost everything about Yaz. My heavy, 7-day periods turned into light 3-4 day ones. Skin cleared up, and the reason I took it was to get rid of my horrible cramps - which it did a fantastic job of. Unfortunately, it affected my sex drive and I felt my personality clouded over. I decided I'd rather feel like myself and try my best to deal with cramps and heavy days without medicines."	7	January 29, 2010	3	74
111,543	Cipro	urinary tract infection	"I'll give it a few stars because it made my UTI symptoms BETTER.. However did NOT clear up the infection! I just finished up the bottle after taking twice a day for ten days. Yet 2 days later I am feeling the terrible symptoms all over again, like nothing has changed. Will be going back to the Dr tomorrow for a stronger medication."	3	November 2, 2015	27	63
11,386	Glimepiride	diabetes, type 2	"I use glimepiride to assist my body in controling my diabetes. I take 1 x 2mg tablet about every three days. My test after 3 month is down to 5.8. I am 71 yrs old."	10	August 31, 2008	29	35
109,286	Nexplanon	birth control	"I had the implant put in early December 2016 (after a lot of changes had been made to both the medication and the implant) and I have had nothing but a positive experience. I had the implant put in on the third day of my period, it went on as normal. I didn't have another period until January, and it lasted longer than normal and I have had spotting since then but nothing bad and it is not accompanied by any normal PMS symptoms so it's pretty much wearing a liner everyday just in case. Slight mood changes but that's with any BC, skin has changed (occasional breakouts my entire life), still have a sex drive, and no weight gain. I will say that I had a very normal cycle to start with and no previous problems! It makes life worry-free."	9	February 6, 2017	6	141
218,836	Depakote	bipolar disorde	"I take depakote 500mg extended release at night for bipolar. Mostly mania. I like depakote because it keeps me leveled. I feel normal. No mania. No depression. I do sometimes have trouble sleeping but not much. I have felt nauseous but I'm gonna go to my primary doctor because my psych says the nausea would've happened in the beginning of depakote and I've been on it for a while so probably not caused by depakote. Anyone taking depakote, make sure you go to your follow ups to check liver enzymes in your blood since it can cause liver damage. Overall I think depakote is effective for me. I tried lamictal and abilify and I hated them. They made my ankles swell up to 4 times their size. My ankles were very red and painful and swollen."	10	December 9, 2016	25	136
186,559	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"I have been on Pristiq for about a year now, I have depression, and rage disorder, I have been a lot better but recently I am starting to feel as though I just don't care to go on. I am not sure if I am developing a tolerance to the drug but I am starting to worry about getting the blues completely back. I had an episode recently where I went straight to rage, no being upset or mad, just straight to aggression. I yelled and screamed but did not hurt anyone. I have not felt like this since before Pristiq. I am only posting this to warn of what may be down the road for some. I have an appointment with my doctor to see what is next. Just when I thought this was over."	6	August 22, 2010	19	136
215,440	Copper	birth control	"This review site is just a bunch of people fear mongering. Saying that you have hormonal side effects after switching from the pill, and blaming it all on the copper IUD, is uninformed. All the horrible reviews almost scared me out of getting the Paragard, but I'm so happy I did it. It did hurt really, really bad going in, but it was so worth it. Every woman is different, and things affect us differently. Try it for yourself, and don't let all the negativity here scare you. You can always have it removed."	10	October 3, 2017	23	94
135,389	Tamiflu	influenza	"I am 49 yrs old and was exposed to Influenza A. I knew I could potentially come down with the flu, so when the symptoms came on me at 10:00 pm, I knew I had to get on antiviral meds ASAP. Within 16 hours of the onset of Influenza, I started taking Tamiflu. I am now a little over 24 hours out from beginning Tamiflu and three pills in, and I am feeling so much better it is unbelievable. I had Influenza B about 10 years ago and was given Tamiflu, but I was at least 72 hours out when I started it, and it didn't seem to help me. I was in bed for 9 days with that one. I seem to have no negative side affects from this drug, and I really think I will be able to get out of bed tomorrow! Its amazing how well early intervention has worked for me!"	9	March 10, 2016	3	155
158,849	Methylphenidate	adhd	"My son took 18mgs for 2 days and it was like there were five children wrapped up in him at one time. He was nasty, negative, unhappy, and would not stop moving for 3 days after his second dose. We and the doctors were shocked at this reaction."	1	March 26, 2009	37	48
205,284	Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine	migraine	"Miracle over the counter drugs for migraines. It makes me wonder why I haven't heard about this drug until I saw the commercial on TV lol/ Don't drink coffee with this though, it made me very shaky--to the point where my latte was visibly shaking in my grasp :("	10	September 17, 2015	2	49
2,794	Belbuca	pain	"I was on Fentynal patches for year and a half @ 75 mcg. I was needing a little more pain relief so the doctor was going to switch me to Butrans insurance wouldn't pay so he decided Belbuca. I've currently been on it for almost 2 weeks I can't sleep more than an hour a day I have a massive headache all the time and my skin crawls like there's bugs under it almost . I've talk to the doctor he will not listen it's not controlling the pain it wears off for hours before the next dose I can't hold food down and I have no desire to drink anything either."	1	August 4, 2017	14	112
23,631	Chlorzoxazone	muscle spasm	"I suffer from degenerative arthritus, bulging n herniated discs as well as severe muscle spasms. Just took my first dose of this at 1500mg 3x a day. There is no sleepy feeling and finally i have a little relief. Before Lorzone i was on a strong muscle relaxer that didnt' do much. Even with my norco's and nucynta i was in extreme pain n could barely breathe. After this first dose of lorzone i can breathe without the extreme pain. I still have pain in my spine n thorasic area but its more tolerable than before. I hope this continue's to keep the severe pain away. I am on medicare and disability so i hope when the samples are over, the cost of the script isnt to high. I have high expectations of this med, praying it works out good."	6	August 15, 2016	44	140
21,246	Focalin XR	adhd	"This has been a God send. I have Executive Functioning issues with possible undiagnosed ADD and I have tried many, many different prescriptions (Adderall, Concerta, Meditate, Vyvanse) and none have worked nearly as well as Focalin. The ones listed above put a lot of load/pressure on my brain. It's hard to explain but it was not pleasant. On Focalin I am much more attentive and there's no body load. Others also cut my appetite significantly and kept me awake at night. While Focalin still cuts my appetite some, I am able to go to sleep when I need too. 10/10 but remember just because it worked for me doesn't mean it's going to for you. I suggest trying them all and seeing which one has the best synergy with your body."	10	December 3, 2011	58	131
72,492	Tramadol	pain	"For me tramadol is a miracle medicine. I find that this medicine works better on pain than the narcotic medicines. The fact that it is a non-narcotic pain medication that is this effective makes it a great choice for me. "	10	April 27, 2011	12	41
78,946	Livalo	high cholesterol	"I am taking Livalo for several months due to the fact that other statins caused a lot of muscle pains. It has help my cholesterol levels a lot. My issue is now my glucose levels are high which is not normal for me. My doctor thought I could be diabetic . My glucose levels were normal before starting on this. Also after reading the other reviews I may have other reactions from it. Lower back pain that is dull. Shoulder and neck pain and headaches. I didn't connect it. I went to the Chiropractor to try and help that. Now. I think it's time to discuss with my doctor that it could all be from the Livalo ."	5	December 14, 2015	36	118
89,898	Risperdal	schizophrenia	"I wish I could give Risperidal/Risperidone 0 stars. Worst medication I've ever had to take. Made me so exhausted despite getting 12 hours of sleep a night and made me gain 30lbs. This medication slapped the heart right out of me and I was a zombie, devoid of any emotion for months. I wouldn't slip this to my worst enemy."	1	March 21, 2017	11	60
190,811	Lupron	uterine fibroids	"I am on a 3 month shot plan but monthly shots. I didn't want the 3 month all at once because I wanted to see how my body would react to it first. Shot given 12/07/16 and today is 12/28/16. The first week, I didnt really have any side effects and I was really hopeful that this will be the worse. Wishful thinking didnt last long. Hot flashes, night sweats, chills, emotional wreck and I believe slight headaches that come and go. BUT on the contrary, less than a month and my fibroid has already physically shrank. I havent seen the doc yet but I can physically see that it shrank. My clothes are loose in the belt line area. My fibroid was the size of a small grapefruit (17cm) but I really see a huge different in shrinkage. Could be worse :/"	5	December 28, 2016	6	143
216,427	Sildenafil	erectile dysfunction	"Was skeptical, but it sure does work, 45 minutes after a 50 mg dose had the best erection in years, was able to get a good one even the next morning. Am extremely satisfied, going to try a smaller dose,think it will be fine for me"	10	December 7, 2015	66	46
26,558	Sprintec	birth control	"I was recently prescribed to this birth control in order to monitor my reactions, for possible diagnosis of endometriosis. This is about my 3rd week, and I have noticed a drastic change in my mood. I feel constantly irritated or easily frustrated whenever I take it, and I have noticed that I have painful cramps more frequently than I used to."	6	October 18, 2012	6	61
110,013	Nexplanon	birth control	"Do yourself a favor and don't get this. I have had MULTIPLE problems on this that I have never had before hand. Since this has been inserted August 2015 I now have constant severe acne, I have put on 40 lbs that I can not lose no matter how hard I try, and it has effected me mentally and emotionally. I now have a foggy thought process and have a hard time making decisions as well as anxiety and slight depression- which I've never EVER had before. The only thing that kept me on this is that it stopped my periods which was convenient... But not worth it. Please don't do this to yourself, I have stretch marks from the weight gain... I am scared from this. Never have I gained weight like this in my life. I'm getting it out in 2 days. Cant wait"	1	May 10, 2016	7	146
173,537	Exemestane	breast cance	"I took for 60 days and had horrible joint and bone pain. At times, I could not make a fist, snap my fingers, or get out of bed. I was tired all the time. My face broke out with acne and seb.dermatitis. I stopped for a week and already feel so much better (more energy, much less joint pain). I am meeting with the Onc. in a couple weeks to discuss a new drug... hopefully without the awful side effects."	1	January 28, 2016	30	80
117,355	Jublia	onychomycosis, toenail	"My podiatrist prescribed JUBLIA for a minor fungus in 2 toenails in March 2016. When I found out the outrageous price I asked for other options and she mentioned laser, but my insurance would not cover the $100 per nail and according to her I would have to treat the 10 toenails for it to work. My co payment was $60 a month and I did 5 months.My nails were getting worse with blisters, bleeding and finally it was making holes in the skin of my toes. I went today and she informed me that I had a reaction to the medicine and to stop applying it and prescribed a steroid cream. A topical prescription that cost $630 dollars should have alerted me me that whoever is prescribing it is getting a big kickback. Social Media will be alert."	1	July 28, 2016	23	139
20,339	Macrobid	bladder infection	"This antibiotic makes me extremely sick to my stomach, caused blurred vision and makes me extremely irritable. If you do take this medication please eat a lot of food before taking. "	2	April 22, 2009	48	32
157,387	Guaifenesin	cough	"I had a bad chest infection and even after potent antibiotics took care of the infection I had a rattling cough and low grade fever My doctor Rxd Mucinex and I could not believe how well it broke up the congestion in my chest, made it easier for me to cough it all up As a result I finally got rid of the low grade fever also Finally, Guafenesin has been around forever as a remedy for fibromyalgia"	9	October 23, 2016	23	78
74,980	Nitrofurantoin	urinary tract infection	"I'm having an allergic reaction to this right now. I thought I was coming down with the flu but it has to be this medication. I took my last pill two hours ago and waiting for it to get out of my system."	1	September 30, 2012	33	43
46,084	Phendimetrazine	obesity	"I have been on bontril 105 for two weeks today, and have already lost 10.3lbs. I also excersice 45 plus minutes everyday and follow the food pamplet the dr gave me. I do have a free day on Sunday though. I have not had any bad side effects or sleeping poblrms except the first two nights. I am planning to loose at least 40 more lbs and then get off the pills and continue exercising to help me keep it off."	9	May 7, 2008	80	81
141,293	Escitalopram	depression	"Have taken for two years. It's the only SSRI I could take. All the other SSRI's had terrible side-effects. It really helped with depression and anxiety. It has really helped me to sleep. There are some side effects however. It has really decreased my libido and does make you gain weight. Because of these effects I have decreased my dosage. It is a very good medicine and I would highly recommend it."	9	January 1, 2015	81	72
196,758	Paroxetine	depression	"I have been taking 20mg for the last couple of months. It has really helped me in so many ways and I wish I started taking it a long time ago.From almost ending my life to feeling in love with life in just a month. I'm more confident, chatty and I'm doing all the things I wanted to do but was to afraid of doing. The only bad side effect that has stuck is feeling extremely tired early in the evenings and I usually fall asleep watching tv on the couch at about 9pm. I love this drug I truly believe it has saved my life."	10	April 6, 2017	10	106
167,915	Keflex	bacterial infection	"I had an abscess on my upper gum resulting from terrible dentist work. I had also been prescribed amoxicillin 500mg, however after a week of taking amoxicillin the pain/swelling did not go away it got noticeably worse. However after taking my first full dose of Keflex swelling reduced and gradually faded out by the time my dosage was complete. Would highly recommend Keflex."	10	October 30, 2012	80	63
53,869	Immune globulin subcutaneous	primary immunodeficiency syndrome	"Switched from nurse-infused IVIG to Hizentra,with zero side effects on the former. Now, 2 months later, sinusitis and nasal misery move in at 5th day, maybe my dose is too low. These old symptoms disappear a day or so after weekly self-infusion. Otherwise, all is well."	9	February 29, 2016	3	46
183,879	Mometasone	allergic rhinitis	"I was allergic to it. Developed upper respiratory infection, cough, conjuctivitis, and the final straw was waking up one night with my throat almost swollen shut. The allergist said I had a reaction to it and to stop taking it."	1	March 8, 2013	25	40
14,624	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"Thank God for this medication after years of taking scripts for pain I think that this might really help me to quit. I'm almost two weeks clean and not sick or craving the codeine."	9	March 3, 2008	33	34
209,674	Lupron Depot	endometriosis	"I suffer from terrible cramps and fibroid. I do take a low dose birth control, that sometimes barely helps my cramps. I was given the 1 dose a month, 6 month treatment after my GYNO could barely do a vaginal ultrasound for one of my visit and I had been having a "period" off and on for over 3 months. The fibroid was so large, it obstructed the movement of the wand thingy. I've been on it for 5 months, the 1st month, I still got my awful period and spent my usual $50 on pads and Advil, just as heavy. But by the 2nd month, bye bye Aunt Flo and it's been pretty okay except for the hot flashes,weight gain, tiredness and the sore hips, soles and ankles. The sore hips, soles & ankles don't hit until the 4th month. The hot flashes just suck!"	7	December 17, 2016	13	146
183,652	Cymbalta	bipolar disorde	"Cymbalta was a life saver; I started on 30 mg and quickly went to 60 mg. I felt relaxed, less anxiety. My dose was increased to 90 mg- I became psychotic, talking a mile a minute, the sweats, etc. I was placed back on the 60 mg."	10	September 11, 2009	35	47
173,969	Nifedical XL	raynaud's syndrome	"I've been taking this medication for quite a while for Raynaud's. I was concerned about my naturally-low blood pressure but Doctor said it wouldn't be affected. Seems that is the case. As far as Raynaud's, there are a few medicines I take that I describe as "I'm sure it helps, I'm not sure how much, don't want to find out what it's like without it". Also, my Raynaud's is accompanied by Mixed Connective Tissue Disease to complicate matters."	4	July 26, 2010	42	78
183,150	Cymbalta	depression	"I was on cymbalta 60mg for 18 months. I've been on many different antidepressants throughout the years. My issue is not when you take it but when you go off. Please do not take this medicine. I've gone through hell the last 12 days getting this drug out of my system. Google cymbalta withdrawal or cymbalta discontinuation syndrome to learn more."	3	November 5, 2013	102	61
53,178	Plavix	heart attack	"Suffered heart attack 12 years ago, then 2 weeks ago suffered severe angina, got scared went to the ER, they ran tests and told me my arteries were severely clogged, need stents put in me, had the stents put in, they put me on Plavix told me I would be on it for life. Well it's been 3 weeks now on the Plavix, love it, so far no side effects."	10	January 9, 2011	133	70
24,190	Tretinoin	acne	"I am a 14 year old girl who has been suffering from acne since I was 11 years old, about 2 months ago I went to a dermatologist, and she prescribed me tretinoin cream .05. My acne has always been small to average sized pimples on my upper cheeks, chin, and some on my forehead. Now my acne is in bigger bumped forms, and it has formed all around my cheeks and some on my jaw line. My confidence level has dropped completely. I have scheduled a new derma app to see whats up, but from reading these positive reviews telling me to stick it out, that is what I am going to do. Goodluck to any tretinoin cream users!"	7	August 6, 2015	7	120
17,755	Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel	birth control	"I like/dislike the NuvaRing because before I would always forget to take the pill and with this I'm not pregnant. But the only down side is that I have absolutely no sex drive whatsoever. And to find out the reason why and that I'm not the only one that this happens to is so relieving. So I will be switching soon."	7	March 27, 2015	15	61
190,315	Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo	birth control	"My sex drive completely disappeared and it caused me as well as my husband much distress and depression. Two weeks after stopping the medication, my sex drive came back with a vengeance. So happy I decided to stop taking this pill."	1	February 16, 2015	10	41
154,233	Reglan	migraine	"I was diagnosed with a migraine. Given Reglan pill and ibuprofen. Didn't really take my headache away until after I got home and time passed I was able to take my Excedrin Migraine. Not sure Reglan worked as well as the good old standby..so no need for me to fill the prescription he also gave me. One was enough.."	4	July 14, 2016	7	59
114,626	Codeine / promethazine	cough	"I have had a heinous cough for a week now... where i have uncontrollable fits of coughing where I can not stop. My chemist told me that 30mg of codeine usually stops a cough dead in its tracks. This is because it affects the part of the brain that makes you want to cough. It works great to stop coughing so I can rest, but please remember CODEINE DOES NOT TREAT THE CAUSE OF THE COUGH. He thinks I may have a chest infection so I will still need to go to the doctors on Monday and treat the infection as well."	8	November 5, 2016	7	102
83,365	Paxil	depression	"Paxil works consistently to alleviate my lifelong depression. I did have to bump up levels after the first 6 months of treatment. I have tried to stop treatment twice now but eventually overwhelming depression returns, particularly initiated by allergy seasons. So now , I will just take it for life or until the doctor and I decide otherwise. I am statistically at an elevated risk of reoccuring depression so I just take the medicine. Weight gain is a problem but at least that doesn't depress me."	10	November 26, 2008	13	86
102,316	Clindamycin / tretinoin	acne	"I started using Veltin about a month ago for acne on my body and all I can say is THANK THE LORD! After years of trying benzoyl peroxide products and other ineffective topical treatments, I finally found the right medication! Pros- reduces blemish size, lightens scaring and pigmentation a lot, pretty fast acting for me it only took a month for incredible results and still getting even better because I'm still not totally clear yet but I'd give it 2 more weeks to be all clear. Cons- causes itchiness, peeling and redness but subsides after a few weeks. My tip is don't be lazy or impacient when it comes this product because the whole purpose is to bring up the new skin that is healthy and shed the damaged skin and acne."	10	December 3, 2014	33	132
103,161	Estarylla	birth control	"When I read these reviews, I was really nervous about starting this. I didn't experience any extreme emotional problems. At first everything was fine. I had irregular periods (happening when on the active pills, sometimes 2 weeks apart), but that's expected in the early months. But after a few months, I noticed that I was getting itchy hives on my face. Didn't associate it with this medicine until I noticed it was only happening when I had my period. Within a few hours after taking it, I'd get hives on my face and they'd stay all day but flare up even more the next day after taking the pill again. Horribly embarrassing. I had such clear skin and having red itchy bumps was just so upsetting. My dr took me off of it."	3	March 28, 2017	2	133
208,345	Oseltamivir	influenza	"After spending a co-pay of $65 on this medicine, I couldn't even keep 1 pill down! Soooo disappointed because I felt awful from the flu and I spent so much money on this medicine, yet it would instantly cause me to feel nauseous eventually leading to vomiting."	1	February 15, 2016	12	47
161,791	Diphenhydramine	allergic rhinitis	"I have severe seasonal allergies as well as severe allergies to dust and mold. I had gone through the gamut of second generation antihistamines (Claritin, Zyrtec and Allegra) with minimal success in treating my extreme symptoms. I decided to try the first generation antihistamine: Benadryl. Of course, it's been around for a long time, but it's definitely the most effective. The drawback to this older antihistamine is that it causes sleepiness, and it's not slight. Also, the newer antihistamines can be taken once a day, while Benadryl doses last only 4-6 hours. But to this extreme allergy sufferer, it's a small tradeoff, because it certainly treats the symptoms far better. "	9	October 20, 2011	13	111
201,226	Zoloft	postpartum depression	"I suffered terrible depression and anxiety after I had my son. It was the worst experience because I had no control over the worrying, sadness and hopelessness. I wasn't able to enjoy my newborn because I felt so down and anxious about everything. After I developed insomnia and would sleep for 3 days at a time I decided to get help. I felt embarrassed and shameful for feeling this way, but I can assure anyone dealing with postpartum anxiety/depression that it's NOT your fault! It's a very real disorder and can take a person's life if they don't seem help. Zoloft literally saved mine, I have been on 100mgs for one year and feel like the happy person I was before pregnancy. Best decision I've ever made!!"	10	March 22, 2016	30	127
153,461	Doxycycline	urinary tract infection	"I have a severe urinary tract infection, which has also affected my left kidney. Although this medicine makes me sick every time I take it, its in my system long enough to keep in there. It is the worst medicine to ever have to take, but I have to say it is probably doing its job! I still have 4 days of it left, wish me luck, but I would recommend this to anyone who has a serious infection. I have been on 3 other medicines before this one, ciprofloxacin included, and none of them even touched it! It's worth the sickness sometimes for a healthier life!"	10	June 3, 2013	114	107
23,988	Tolterodine	overactive bladde	"Took Flomax by itself. It worked a little but made me dizzy. Added Detrol LA and everything worked a lot better but still got dizzy. Stopped Flomax for about 10 days and only took Detrol LA. Urgency slipped a little but was still good. Dizziness went away. Started Flomax again. Slight improvement but dizziness re-started. Detrol LA seems to be the best of the two."	8	September 14, 2009	16	65
138,532	Phentermine	weight loss	"I started taking it on October 1st, it is now the 6th and I've already lost ten lbs. I don't have that much more energy, but I don't have cravings or really get hungry but I make sure to eat three small meals a day. I don't drink anything except water. I am really active at work. I make sure to eat breakfast or I'll get a headache for the rest of the day. I stay away from bread and pasta. This pill is honestly a miracle worker but I feel that for me to keep all weight off I have to eat. I can't starve myself."	9	October 6, 2013	30	107
176,656	Lorazepam	anxiety	"I've been taking Bupropion for depression about 5 years and my doctor added Lorazapam about 6 months ago for anxiety. I take 1 mg usually once a day although sometimes the day may call for a second dose. I try to wait until late in the day to take it, since I also take Rozerum for sleeplessness. Lorazapam usually works in about 20 minutes to calm things down but probably half the time I may not realize any change. Rozerum alone at bedtime gives me 3-4 hours sleep but by taking Lorazapam a few hours sooner I get 5-6 hours sleep. No noticeable side effects."	6	December 13, 2009	15	105
6,779	Beyaz	20</span> users found this comment helpful.	"I've been on Beyaz for about a year now and I love it! I had some acne before (not much really) but it's completely gone, I never break out now. I never have cramps, my breasts got bigger, and when I went on it I was trying to lose weight and had no problems (lost 15 lbs immediately after and got bigger breasts). I would recommend Beyaz to anyone."	10	January 29, 2012	20	69
88,088	Clindamycin	sinusitis	"I get terrible sinus infections at least once a year. The doctor use to give me amoxicillin and it got to a point were it did no good at all, I went to another doctor and she gave clindamycin and it worked like magic in 2 days I felt so much better."	9	January 23, 2014	97	52
182,009	Egrifta	lipodystrophy	"Just finishing 2 months on Egrifta. 1st month not remarkable but at the 6 week mark I'm noticing a change. It seems as if the visceral fat has reduced and moving to sub-q fat. I've maintained the same diet, medication and work out schedule. Just about 7 lbs weight loss but not sure it's the egrifta. Will check in at the 3 month mark."	8	August 4, 2015	6	64
224,832	Bupropion	major depressive disorde	"I've been taking 15mg remron at night for sleep and also to help out with the depression when I wake up in the morn! I recently started the wellbutrin xl for about 5 weeks now and I think its a good mix for me. Before the wellbutrin I was always tired and not into anything! Feeling down yet once I started wellbutrin it brought me back to life! I can finally do things and be happy about doing stuff. So far so good! I'll keep ya posted..."	8	January 9, 2017	39	87
152,040	Chantix	smoking cessation	"I started Chantix in early March and was amazed at how well it worked. Within 2 weeks I stopped smoking with practically no urge to smoke while on the drug. I had only minor side effects such as nausea in the morning, a couple of times, when I started taking two 1mg pills a day. What I thought was even more amazing was that around week three I noticed I had stopped eating junk food and just felt like eating healthier. Soon after that I stopped smoking cannabis. I would often smoke a "J" in the evening while reading but the urge was just gone. At this point I did start to experience some crazy dreams, but except for a few instances, I mostly enjoyed them. Felt the Best I had in years on Chantix. "	9	April 28, 2010	9	136
163,397	Methylphenidate	adhd	"Age 33 Male I have ADHD and High Functioning Autism. Unmedicated I am lazy, forgetful, unorganized, cluttered messy home. Insomnia every other year (up to 72 hours) Medicated I have photographic memory, grab life by the horns, organized, clean. Insomnia is the same as long as I take 10 MG Melatonin daily) My side effects: Dry Mouth and Insomnia Overall: I'm continuing to take medication like Methylphenidate. BTW Think about what your writing as a review before you call something awful and horrible. Chemotherapy wrecks the body but sometimes medication's side effects aren't cared about for what they accomplish. I was told to stay away from concerta and in the end it's one of the better medications for me. Vyvanse for me = no side effects"	8	January 30, 2017	8	126
82,578	Hysingla ER	pain	"I was on Percocet 10 / 325 mg for about 10 years, and I asked to switch first to a bupephrine patch, which I was too terribly allergic to and had awful withdrawal symptoms from, and then I asked to switch to hysingla because I felt like a pill Junkie and disliked the high/low cycle. Plus, I was starting to cheat and take two each morning of my 4 per day allotment. With hysingla, I had to endure titration to get the right med strength so started out with 10 mg for two weeks. I barely felt relief. Then moved up to 20 mg for two weeks but didn't feel too much difference from 10mg. Then tried 30 mg for two weeks and I could tell it was working but not well enough, so now moving to 40 mg. Hopefully this will be the trick."	7	January 23, 2017	13	145
55,151	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"I instantly noticed it took my constant hunger away and lost two pounds after the first week. I just started the 22nd week and feeling a little shaky and hoping it goes"	7	April 3, 2016	9	32
205,215	Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine	migraine	"Great migraine/headache relief. I never had a headache before I turned 30, but I have had tons of morning allergy related headaches/migraines. Nothing helped until I tried excedrin migraine forumula or extra strength (both have the same ingredients). Often get relief from one pill. It has a mix of caffeine, aspirin, and tylenol that works great."	10	February 4, 2017	1	56
170,251	Quetiapine	depression	"I am diagnosed with borderline personality disorder with psychotic features. I was put in intensive out patient care after going to the Emergency Room for intense auditory hallucinations that were so malicious I feared for my own life. Lost my job and everything. Seroquel has given me hope as well as lorazepam for my anxiety. To me seroquel is a miracle drug for its antipsychotic features as well as depression. I'm having to up the dosage lately because my voices are creeping back in. Searching for further pychiactric help but right now I'm stable and I thought that would be impossible. Sharing a good experience. Thanks for reading."	9	October 5, 2016	42	108
53,438	Demerol	pain	"I was given this for pain associated with Crohn's disease and for a migraine during a hospital stay. It works great for pain, lasting longer than Dilaudid. Only down side is both times it made me throw up even though I was given anti nausea medication 30 minutes beforehand."	8	February 10, 2013	31	49
225,358	Bupropion	major depressive disorde	"I have tried multiple medications for my depression and this has worked the best. For the first few weeks I had trouble sleeping but after about a month that subsided. I did lose quite a bit of weight as this medication made me lose my appetite. It took me months to get my appetite back. Overall despite the side effects of loss of appetite and sleep in the beginning I really love the medicine. I take 300mg a day."	8	February 2, 2015	3	79
50,406	Gabapentin	pain	"I experienced a severe herniation on right side of C6-C7 June 2012. Since, I was put on 4 Medrol packs approximately every 3 months, chiropractor initially and trainer, with Accupuncture 3 months post injury for 10 months. Formal Physical therapy started 10 months post due to increase in right shoulder pain with horrible radiculitus. Good for posture training but one month in I was in the worst pain ever. Nurse practitioner put me in SSRI and Mobic. SSRI alters pain perception, plus I was crying in her office. Mobic worked but short term. Finally, I went to a pain doctor thinking I was being scheduled for a steroid injection when he said, let's try gabapentin first. Pain is GONE on 300mg 3x daily. Can't wean yet but it works!"	10	September 4, 2013	108	129
60,206	NuvaRing	birth control	"I have used NuvaRing for the past three years. Prior to the ring I used different birth control pills (Ortho, Yasmin), all of which my body did not respond well to, as I gained weight and felt like I had weird mood swings. Since I went on Nuvaring I have not experienced weight gain and I have not felt any abnormal mood swings. I have never had the ring fall out and my periods are normal and consistent. With my last boyfriend I could keep the ring in and sex was fine, although on rare occasions he could feel it. With my current boyfriend I take it out when we have sex because we can both feel it. "	9	April 2, 2012	2	119

79,347

Plan B One-Step

emergency contraception

"boyfriend and I had unprotected sex Nov 6. stupid idea. after we were done he noticed that he finished inside of me. I was beyond scared. we aren't ready for a baby. we went to CVS i took the pill less than an hour of intercourse. days passed no period. it was about a week late. I was really stressed I actually thought I was pregnant. one of the side effects is always being tired and sleepy. the 50 dollars is totally worth it!!!!!!!!!"

10

November 19, 2015

21

84

101,073

Rexulti

major depressive disorde

"I'm taking this for Bipolar 2 with major depressive disorder that has been treatment resistant for over 5 years. Rexulti is the first drug that has ever worked for me. I have tried virtually everything previously with things making me a zombie, worse than I was or simply nothing at all. Rexulti has been a miracle drug for me. It does give me insomnia so I'm going to try to switch to taking it in the morning to see if that helps. I am on a 2 mg dose."

10

October 14, 2016

46

89

228,655

Alprostadil

erectile dysfunction

"Allows me to have an erection and have sex. I swap the needle in the package for a 31g insulin needle. Slides in without having to jab with no discomfort. The impulse device is good but I find that I would like a finer control over the dose instead of the 5MCG units. I have no recognised side effects."

9

April 4, 2016

33

59

94,545

Abilify

bipolar disorde

"Been on abilify for 4 months and had to go off. It's a great medicine for bipolar. I could tell when I missed a dose because I would flip out. The down fall on why I went off was the weight gain. I gained 30 pounds in 3 months with just snacking. Dr told me it slows the metabolism down. I think it stopped it. So give it a try."

7

November 28, 2016

12

70

41,920

Clonidine

tourette's syndrome

"Works well intermittently, meaning that sometimes the dosage has to be increased, then decreased, then stopped in favor of a different medicine like Tenex. It definitely helps control motor tics. I'm not so sure it decreases phonic tics. My own phonic tics aren't so severe as they were in my early teens (I'm 21 now). I've been taking this medicine for 7 years now, and if it's discontinued for a while and then started again, it has good results. I have never found any medicine that completely removed all symptoms of Tourette, but this, Tenex, Quetiapine, Risperdal, and Haldol have all worked well for me personally in different ways. Clonidine stops tics for a while, and that's better than nothing especially for someone in agony like me."

7

February 6, 2010

45

127

9,599

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"I've been taking this birth control for 3.5 weeks and I'm realizing I shouldn't have switched but my doctor recommended I changed because Ive been on alysena for 3 years. But now on lolo I've had crazy acne and just got my period a week early, and its the most painful cramps I've ever had. I wounldn't recommend this to anyone"

1

February 29, 2016

4

61

111,054

Verapamil

cluster headaches

"I first experienced cluster headaches when I was 20 years old. Never felt anything as severe in my life. The first experience was pure hell, and unsuccessfully treated. Thankfully they subsided after a month in a half on their own. 3 years later (almost to the day) came round 2. This time, new doctor prescribed verapamil. Virtually made the headaches disappear within 48 hours. Had to stop taking the medications once a week to see if they were gone so I could discontinue the use of the medication. Been through this cycle 4 times now, and verapamil has had the same results each time. Frequency is the same, length of cycle is the same, and pain is the same... But as soon as I get on verapamil, It's almost like not having them at all."

10

July 7, 2016

30

135

91,903

Lyrica

diabetic peripheral neuropathy

"I was taking Lyrica for several years. I stopped taking it because of the price. My prescription medications are covered by Medicare & other insurance, but I do not believe in indiscriminately spending Medicare money. So, again, only because of the cost, I stopped. My feet went wild, burning pain, could not even have the bed covers on them at night. I got my Rx for Lyrica renewed and when it came I first took 2 caps in order to see if it would get started again. It did! I'm going to be doing a bit of research on the internet for a lower cost alternative. Gabapentin looks good at the moment, maybe on my next doc appt. I'll try it. I gave it only a 9 because of the cost, but for effectiveness I'd give it as high a number as allowed."

9

January 11, 2016

42

143

210,238

Linzess

constipation, chronic

"I have suffered from severe, chronic constipation for over 5 years. This past August, I started drinking 2-3 capfuls of Miralax a day & was taking a massive dose of magnesium. Still, my abdominal pain/constipation persisted. Shortly after upping the Miralax/magnesium, I began to notice blood in my stools. As the fall progressed, I passed a bowel movement MAYBE once a week & it left me crying in pain each time. I was bloated & miserable. Recently, I saw a new GI who decided to do an endoscopy which revealed a large, bleeding stomach ulcer. She also decided to have me try Linzess. I have gone to the bathroom 1-2 times a day EVERY DAY since. This drug changed my life. *** TIP: DRINK MAG CITRATE 1-2 DAYS BEFORE STARTING TO AVOID CRAMPING/PAIN"

10

December 15, 2015

42

133

184,592

Hydroxyzine

anxiety

"I have extreme anxiety attacks that make it hard for me to breathe, which makes the oxygen levels in my brain go down. I have found that it helps me calm down to the point where I can rationalize the stress and anxiety that is causing the attack. I also find that when I am nauseous it helps me not vomit."

8

June 3, 2008

203

61

68,192

Plan B

emergency contraception

"I had unprotected sex on the 9th. I took plan b on the 10th 20 hours later. On the 22nd I got a positive pregnancy test. Same on the 23rd. So here I am. Pregnant. Guess I'm one of the unlucky ones"

1

August 26, 2015

10

42

69,425

Buprenorphine

pain

"Been on this for 4 months now and it has brought relief that I hadn't had in yrs. I have too many issues to name. My dose was upped this month to 7.5. I found that after abt 5 days the patch is wearing off. Last month the dr changed the rx to every 5 days instead of 7 but this presented a bit of a problem w/ins filling it. Since there's only 4 in a box I had to go back on day 20 to fill again (w/additional copy). Still, every 5 days was better but I did still have breakthrough pain. The prob for me was that the dr changed me from 4x a day tramadol to 3x a day so I still had issues This is my 2nd week on higher dose and back to 4x day tram. The patch is good but I have rash/itch at app site and contstipation that I didn't have w/Norco."

6

May 14, 2016

26

159

108,423

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"I have been on this medication for about 6 weeks and have lost roughly 11 pounds. This is disappointing considering the amazing results that others have reported. I am so nauseated in the mornings that I can barely function. My doctor put me on a month to month script so after this month is up I will not renew."

7

April 13, 2015

12

59

109,192

Nexplanon

birth control

"I had nexplanon inserted in Dec 2015 & it's still there. They numbed the area before inserting it. The area was sore for a couple of days after having it inserted, but the pain wasn't too terrible. The bruise was ugly & large, but after it healed I'm left with a tiny little scary at the point of insertion that's barely noticeable. My super painful period cramps stopped because I haven't had a period since I've had nexplanon. I didn't experience mood swings or bad skin. I feel more even keel with my emotions since being on it, no PMS. All in all a fantastic experience so far as opposed to my prior Mirena IUD birth control that became lodged into the side of my cervix and had to be surgically removed. I recommend Nexplanon!"

10

March 10, 2017

10

135

68,114

Plan B

emergency contraception

"This product is amazing. To be on this website you must be so anxious, worried and trapped with trepidation, honestly please calm down! I am a young helpless silly teenager with the support of my boyfriend we rushed to the nearest chemist and got the pill 20 mins after the condom broke. I felt no symptoms besides feeling tired, and a couple of cystic pimples on my chin week after. Anyway I got my period 8 days after and it was the normal flow. Then my actual period date arrived and I got my period yet again, so my cycle seems to be back! This product has saved my life and coupled with positive no symptoms it was amazing, hopefully I'll never need to take the pill again because it an emotional and physically demanding ordeal! Good luck :)"

10

October 9, 2015

10

139

121,406

Venlafaxine

hot flashes

"My doctor prescribed venlafaxine for my hot flashes. When I talked to her about going on hormone therapy she suggested that venlafaxine may be a good option and not understanding much about anti-depressants it sounded like a good idea.. wow was i wrong! I took this medication for a total of approx. 2 months. At first 37 mg worked great but then my body adjusted within a few days and the hot flashes returned I ended up increasing to a total of 3 37mg per day tablets but continued to have hot flashes and my sex drive became non-existent. I finally realized what I was doing to my body when I ran out for almost 5 days and the withdrawal symptoms made me feel like a zombie (seriously). This stuff is a very strong drug and very addictive."

1

February 12, 2016

39

138

104,423

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I started taking this birth control 6 months ago. I had some initial spotting which later turned into bleeding throughout my 3rd and 4th weeks. Every month. Every month I was bleeding for 2 weeks. I thought it would go away after the 3rd month, because that's what the general consensus was on the internet, but it didn't, so I'm not switching to a high dose pill. However, other than the annoyance of having to constantly buy tampons, I had no other side effects. No acne, no moodiness, no weight gain (I actually ended up going from 117 to 111 while on the pill for those of you who might be worried about weight gain as much as I was), no breast tenderness, or any substantial change in sex drive. I wish I didn't have to switch."

8

December 27, 2011

0

137

193,631

Cyclobenzaprine

migraine

"I have Flexeril prescribed to me because I suffer from migraines. I'm 17, have been getting migraines for about 9 years and have been on flexeril for about 2 years. I only take it occasionally when I get a bad migraine and need sleep to help with the pain. Although it's not usually prescribed for headaches or migraines, it helps reduce the pain lots and helps me sleep while I have a bad migraine."

9

July 1, 2008

75

74

201,425

Zoloft

depression

"I was diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety Disorder, severe depression and OCD when I was around 18 years old. I couldn't do anything and shut down. I went to a mental hospital to take classes on how to cope and I began trying different types of SSRI's. I tried two others and I felt horrible on them both then I tried Zoloft. My mom made me stick with it even though I was skeptical. I started with 25, 50, then to 75 ml. Nothing helped. As soon as I went up to 100 ml is when I felt my life coming back. I could feel emotions of happiness, and felt like life had finally had a meaning to it. I was able to be okay again and felt like this medicine saved my life. The thing that is hardest is all the people judging saying "you're on so many Meds""

10

July 18, 2015

124

149

48,676

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I started taking Levora two years ago. First off, my face was very clear (with the one or two pimples here and there) once I started taking Levora my face and back became covered in extremely painful cystic acne caused by the high levels of hormones. I would always have at least 2-3 on my face as well as getting 2 near my period. My breasts went from a 34 B to a whopping 36 D within a year of taking the pill. Even though I took the pill at night I would wake up with morning sickness where I could not eat and everything would make me nauseous. Levora did not help with my periods expect made them 5 days instead of 7 but they were always heavy. I've been off Levora for about three months and my acne is completely gone and I'm much happier."

4

April 29, 2017

1

147

167,184

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I ended up having unprotected sex on April 7. When he finished some of it got on me but they we question whether or not he pulled out on time. I was freaking out (crying and all), so I told him to get me a plan B pill. I took the pill about 20 minutes later, but I was still freaking out. My period ended a few days before the accident. I ended up having sore breasts and spottings. I was still freaking out about 3 weeks later I took a pregnancy test and it came out negative. I was still nervous and praying 3 days after the test I got my period. Trust me it works even with a lot of prayer and crying you'll be okay!!"

10

April 28, 2016

2

128

15,032

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I'm 23 years old and overall healthy. The first six months I didn't notice any differences in my cycle, health, or personality. However, after the six months I noticed chest pain, palpitations, numbness in my extremities that would come and go. I would go to the doctors to get it checked out and my labs and EKG all came back normal. Shortly after these problems occurred I started to become very anxious. I have never had anxiety in the past so I tracked when exactly I was having it and when it was at it's highest. After two months of tracking it, I noticed on the same exact day of those months I had the highest anxiety at the same exact time. Needless to say this drug was awful on my health so I stopped taking it."

1

July 14, 2017

5

137

192,090

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

acne

"I was on this for 8-9 months and it was fine until all of a sudden I had HEAVY breakthrough bleeding for almost two months straight (excluding the 6-7 days AFTER my period - then it would come back out of nowhere). After enduring this for two months, I went to by OBGYN and she prescribed me Tri-Estarylla, which doesn't have great reviews. I was fine on Loryna up until 8-9 months. Not sure what went wrong there. I will say I have been pretty depressed for several months, but as someone prone to depression, I didn't necessarily attribute that to the medication. I'll see if anything changes now that I've switched. Good luck."

4

September 30, 2016

1

114

227,562

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I've had the implanon for 7 months now. I've wanted it out since the first month but listened to my ob when she said I just needed to let my body adjust to it. Well I've been in 3 times since then and every time they have some excuse as to why they can't take it out. It has made me so sad and depressed. I am moody, no libido and sleep at least 12 hours a day. I just want my old self back."

3

September 6, 2012

5

85

169,009

Vilazodone

depression

"I have been diagnosed with depression. The only other anti-depressant I have been on is Zoloft. I felt that Zoloft did absolutely nothing for me. I was at my wits end with being depressed, so my Therapist suggested Viibryd. She said a lot of her patients have had great success with it. She gave me a sample pack to try. I have been taking the 10 mg dose and I have to say, within hours, I felt a calm that I hadn't felt in a long time. The negativity voices in my head were switched off. I related better with people and was much less self conscious. About four hours after I took it, I did feel very sick, and almost stoned. It took a few hours to get over it, but once I leveled out, (About 10 hours after I took it) I FELT AMAZING."

8

June 3, 2012

18

146

43,433

Hydromorphone

chronic pain

"This medication has improved my quality of life!!! I feel so much better when I take this medication. My pain is down to a 3 from being a 10. Now if I can find a doctor to prescribe it for me, my life would be so much happier. Not having to suffer everyday....I wish."

9

July 12, 2015

26

54

78,209

Zyprexa

schizoaffective disorde

"This medicine has been a wonder drug for my mother. She was having thoughts that people were being killed and people hated her. She was running off and we had to constantly keep an eye on her. We could not leave her alone for a second because we didn't know what thoughts were going through her mind or what she would do next. After a week of being on Zyprexa her life returned to normal. She has been on the medication for over a year and life is good and back to normal. She has gained 10 pounds the last year. So far this is the only side effect the medication has had on her. We can only hope the medication continues to work for years to come. This is our MIRACLE DRUG for right now. My mother is 86."

10

December 13, 2009

38

140

119,617

Testosterone

hypogonadism, male

"I've been on testosterone injections for about a month. I can't begin to describe how much better I feel. I went to my doctor, an anti aging specialist. These doctors are the best for getting testosterone. My test level was 305..my previous doctor from Kaiser said 305 was normal..But actually, I find out from my new doctor that 305 is normal, but for an 90 year old man! So now I inject every 3 days and also take Arimidex to keep man boobs from sprouting and to keep the excess test from converting to estrogen..taking every 3 days prevents emotional roller coaster effect. All my body hair is growing back that I lost and I have a lot of energy!"

10

May 21, 2010

24

120

86,297

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"I'm 40 and had my first colonoscopy due to family history of colon cancer (recommended 10 years prior to parent's diagnosis). Took first dose at 10:00 a.m., second at 10:00 p.m. (my procedure was at 7:30 a.m.). Was on a clear liquid diet day before which consisted of Jell-O, chicken broth, and popsicles: I chose not to drink fruit juice as some reviews mentioned acidity making diarhea painful. Suprep tastes absolutely horrendous...super salty, super strong grape Kool-Aid: could/should have mixed with Crystal Light or Ginger Ale. Got first dose down but only half of second as I was gagging... Doctor had to irrigate some but everything looked great and no polyps! Recommend lighter diet 3 days before for easier prep. Procedure was super easy!"

9

August 1, 2014

22

124

137,465

Isotretinoin

acne

"Accutane is not an easy drug to take, but it does work. I was 31 and had acne since puberty. I had large cysts and nothing worked. I took it for four months and it completely cleared up my skin. I did have significant dryness of my skin and had painful joints, but it was totally worth it to me. This was in 1990 and I have not had problem with my skin since. I would definitely recommend it for severe cases of acne. It changed my life."

9

April 22, 2010

28

88

16,925

Copaxone

multiple sclerosis

"Taking shots everyday isn't great and the reactions to the shot sites are not always pleasant but there are no flu like symptoms and the results that I have had are wonderful. I've been taking it for less than a full year and the lesions on my brain and spine have all shrank, according to my last MRI a month ago."

10

September 9, 2009

38

61

112,830

Bisacodyl

constipation

"Great results!!..which was unexpected after I read all the reviews on here...If you only take one with plenty of water you most likely won't feel a lot of pain...I took one pill at 4pm,it's 7:30 now and I've already had 2 BM...I'm really impressed and so glad I didn't listen to the negative comments!!..It's such a relief and I had hardly even felt anything was happening!..THE SECRET IS WATER and don't be afraid to eat!!..Nausea and sickness usually occur when your dehydrated because this product sucks all the water out of you, so yeah stay hydrated and you should be good!! Definitely will use this again"

10

January 15, 2017

24

106

187,957

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got this thing out of my arm today. I made an emergency appointment at family planning to get it out ASAP. I had extremely irregular periods and stomach pain. I had insane mood swings and no sex drive at all. How my husband is still with me, Idk. The past few weeks I have felt really sick, went to walk in care because I was passing out (3x). All tests came back normal. I have been extremely nauseous, dizzy, ears ringing, headaches, convulsions, and full blown panic attacks. I have NEVER felt anything like this. So glad it is out."

1

October 24, 2017

5

101

144,675

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got nexplanon April 2015 and the first month my hormones had me angry at everything. Then at the end of the month I started my period and it didn't stop until September. Then it restarted the next month and I'm still on it, almost a year after getting it put in I have basically been on my period. I have plans to get it out as soon as my insurance issues get worked out. I will never use it again and I will never recommend anyone to use it. Its not worth being on your period nonstop."

2

March 7, 2016

4

98

16,718

Yaz

menstrual disorders

"I loved almost everything about Yaz. My heavy, 7-day periods turned into light 3-4 day ones. Skin cleared up, and the reason I took it was to get rid of my horrible cramps - which it did a fantastic job of. Unfortunately, it affected my sex drive and I felt my personality clouded over. I decided I'd rather feel like myself and try my best to deal with cramps and heavy days without medicines."

7

January 29, 2010

3

74

111,543

Cipro

urinary tract infection

"I'll give it a few stars because it made my UTI symptoms BETTER.. However did NOT clear up the infection! I just finished up the bottle after taking twice a day for ten days. Yet 2 days later I am feeling the terrible symptoms all over again, like nothing has changed. Will be going back to the Dr tomorrow for a stronger medication."

3

November 2, 2015

27

63

11,386

Glimepiride

diabetes, type 2

"I use glimepiride to assist my body in controling my diabetes. I take 1 x 2mg tablet about every three days. My test after 3 month is down to 5.8. I am 71 yrs old."

10

August 31, 2008

29

35

109,286

Nexplanon

birth control

"I had the implant put in early December 2016 (after a lot of changes had been made to both the medication and the implant) and I have had nothing but a positive experience. I had the implant put in on the third day of my period, it went on as normal. I didn't have another period until January, and it lasted longer than normal and I have had spotting since then but nothing bad and it is not accompanied by any normal PMS symptoms so it's pretty much wearing a liner everyday just in case. Slight mood changes but that's with any BC, skin has changed (occasional breakouts my entire life), still have a sex drive, and no weight gain. I will say that I had a very normal cycle to start with and no previous problems! It makes life worry-free."

9

February 6, 2017

6

141

218,836

Depakote

bipolar disorde

"I take depakote 500mg extended release at night for bipolar. Mostly mania. I like depakote because it keeps me leveled. I feel normal. No mania. No depression. I do sometimes have trouble sleeping but not much. I have felt nauseous but I'm gonna go to my primary doctor because my psych says the nausea would've happened in the beginning of depakote and I've been on it for a while so probably not caused by depakote. Anyone taking depakote, make sure you go to your follow ups to check liver enzymes in your blood since it can cause liver damage. Overall I think depakote is effective for me. I tried lamictal and abilify and I hated them. They made my ankles swell up to 4 times their size. My ankles were very red and painful and swollen."

10

December 9, 2016

25

136

186,559

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"I have been on Pristiq for about a year now, I have depression, and rage disorder, I have been a lot better but recently I am starting to feel as though I just don't care to go on. I am not sure if I am developing a tolerance to the drug but I am starting to worry about getting the blues completely back. I had an episode recently where I went straight to rage, no being upset or mad, just straight to aggression. I yelled and screamed but did not hurt anyone. I have not felt like this since before Pristiq. I am only posting this to warn of what may be down the road for some. I have an appointment with my doctor to see what is next. Just when I thought this was over."

6

August 22, 2010

19

136

215,440

Copper

birth control

"This review site is just a bunch of people fear mongering. Saying that you have hormonal side effects after switching from the pill, and blaming it all on the copper IUD, is uninformed. All the horrible reviews almost scared me out of getting the Paragard, but I'm so happy I did it. It did hurt really, really bad going in, but it was so worth it. Every woman is different, and things affect us differently. Try it for yourself, and don't let all the negativity here scare you. You can always have it removed."

10

October 3, 2017

23

94

135,389

Tamiflu

influenza

"I am 49 yrs old and was exposed to Influenza A. I knew I could potentially come down with the flu, so when the symptoms came on me at 10:00 pm, I knew I had to get on antiviral meds ASAP. Within 16 hours of the onset of Influenza, I started taking Tamiflu. I am now a little over 24 hours out from beginning Tamiflu and three pills in, and I am feeling so much better it is unbelievable. I had Influenza B about 10 years ago and was given Tamiflu, but I was at least 72 hours out when I started it, and it didn't seem to help me. I was in bed for 9 days with that one. I seem to have no negative side affects from this drug, and I really think I will be able to get out of bed tomorrow! Its amazing how well early intervention has worked for me!"

9

March 10, 2016

3

155

158,849

Methylphenidate

adhd

"My son took 18mgs for 2 days and it was like there were five children wrapped up in him at one time. He was nasty, negative, unhappy, and would not stop moving for 3 days after his second dose. We and the doctors were shocked at this reaction."

1

March 26, 2009

37

48

205,284

Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine

migraine

"Miracle over the counter drugs for migraines. It makes me wonder why I haven't heard about this drug until I saw the commercial on TV lol/ Don't drink coffee with this though, it made me very shaky--to the point where my latte was visibly shaking in my grasp :("

10

September 17, 2015

2

49

2,794

Belbuca

pain

"I was on Fentynal patches for year and a half @ 75 mcg. I was needing a little more pain relief so the doctor was going to switch me to Butrans insurance wouldn't pay so he decided Belbuca. I've currently been on it for almost 2 weeks I can't sleep more than an hour a day I have a massive headache all the time and my skin crawls like there's bugs under it almost . I've talk to the doctor he will not listen it's not controlling the pain it wears off for hours before the next dose I can't hold food down and I have no desire to drink anything either."

1

August 4, 2017

14

112

23,631

Chlorzoxazone

muscle spasm

"I suffer from degenerative arthritus, bulging n herniated discs as well as severe muscle spasms. Just took my first dose of this at 1500mg 3x a day. There is no sleepy feeling and finally i have a little relief. Before Lorzone i was on a strong muscle relaxer that didnt' do much. Even with my norco's and nucynta i was in extreme pain n could barely breathe. After this first dose of lorzone i can breathe without the extreme pain. I still have pain in my spine n thorasic area but its more tolerable than before. I hope this continue's to keep the severe pain away. I am on medicare and disability so i hope when the samples are over, the cost of the script isnt to high. I have high expectations of this med, praying it works out good."

6

August 15, 2016

44

140

21,246

Focalin XR

adhd

"This has been a God send. I have Executive Functioning issues with possible undiagnosed ADD and I have tried many, many different prescriptions (Adderall, Concerta, Meditate, Vyvanse) and none have worked nearly as well as Focalin. The ones listed above put a lot of load/pressure on my brain. It's hard to explain but it was not pleasant. On Focalin I am much more attentive and there's no body load. Others also cut my appetite significantly and kept me awake at night. While Focalin still cuts my appetite some, I am able to go to sleep when I need too. 10/10 but remember just because it worked for me doesn't mean it's going to for you. I suggest trying them all and seeing which one has the best synergy with your body."

10

December 3, 2011

58

131

72,492

Tramadol

pain

"For me tramadol is a miracle medicine. I find that this medicine works better on pain than the narcotic medicines. The fact that it is a non-narcotic pain medication that is this effective makes it a great choice for me. "

10

April 27, 2011

12

41

78,946

Livalo

high cholesterol

"I am taking Livalo for several months due to the fact that other statins caused a lot of muscle pains. It has help my cholesterol levels a lot. My issue is now my glucose levels are high which is not normal for me. My doctor thought I could be diabetic . My glucose levels were normal before starting on this. Also after reading the other reviews I may have other reactions from it. Lower back pain that is dull. Shoulder and neck pain and headaches. I didn't connect it. I went to the Chiropractor to try and help that. Now. I think it's time to discuss with my doctor that it could all be from the Livalo ."

5

December 14, 2015

36

118

89,898

Risperdal

schizophrenia

"I wish I could give Risperidal/Risperidone 0 stars. Worst medication I've ever had to take. Made me so exhausted despite getting 12 hours of sleep a night and made me gain 30lbs. This medication slapped the heart right out of me and I was a zombie, devoid of any emotion for months. I wouldn't slip this to my worst enemy."

1

March 21, 2017

11

60

190,811

Lupron

uterine fibroids

"I am on a 3 month shot plan but monthly shots. I didn't want the 3 month all at once because I wanted to see how my body would react to it first. Shot given 12/07/16 and today is 12/28/16. The first week, I didnt really have any side effects and I was really hopeful that this will be the worse. Wishful thinking didnt last long. Hot flashes, night sweats, chills, emotional wreck and I believe slight headaches that come and go. BUT on the contrary, less than a month and my fibroid has already physically shrank. I havent seen the doc yet but I can physically see that it shrank. My clothes are loose in the belt line area. My fibroid was the size of a small grapefruit (17cm) but I really see a huge different in shrinkage. Could be worse :/"

5

December 28, 2016

6

143

216,427

Sildenafil

erectile dysfunction

"Was skeptical, but it sure does work, 45 minutes after a 50 mg dose had the best erection in years, was able to get a good one even the next morning. Am extremely satisfied, going to try a smaller dose,think it will be fine for me"

10

December 7, 2015

66

46

26,558

Sprintec

birth control

"I was recently prescribed to this birth control in order to monitor my reactions, for possible diagnosis of endometriosis. This is about my 3rd week, and I have noticed a drastic change in my mood. I feel constantly irritated or easily frustrated whenever I take it, and I have noticed that I have painful cramps more frequently than I used to."

6

October 18, 2012

6

61

110,013

Nexplanon

birth control

"Do yourself a favor and don't get this. I have had MULTIPLE problems on this that I have never had before hand. Since this has been inserted August 2015 I now have constant severe acne, I have put on 40 lbs that I can not lose no matter how hard I try, and it has effected me mentally and emotionally. I now have a foggy thought process and have a hard time making decisions as well as anxiety and slight depression- which I've never EVER had before. The only thing that kept me on this is that it stopped my periods which was convenient... But not worth it. Please don't do this to yourself, I have stretch marks from the weight gain... I am scared from this. Never have I gained weight like this in my life. I'm getting it out in 2 days. Cant wait"

1

May 10, 2016

7

146

173,537

Exemestane

breast cance

"I took for 60 days and had horrible joint and bone pain. At times, I could not make a fist, snap my fingers, or get out of bed. I was tired all the time. My face broke out with acne and seb.dermatitis. I stopped for a week and already feel so much better (more energy, much less joint pain). I am meeting with the Onc. in a couple weeks to discuss a new drug... hopefully without the awful side effects."

1

January 28, 2016

30

80

117,355

Jublia

onychomycosis, toenail

"My podiatrist prescribed JUBLIA for a minor fungus in 2 toenails in March 2016. When I found out the outrageous price I asked for other options and she mentioned laser, but my insurance would not cover the $100 per nail and according to her I would have to treat the 10 toenails for it to work. My co payment was $60 a month and I did 5 months.My nails were getting worse with blisters, bleeding and finally it was making holes in the skin of my toes. I went today and she informed me that I had a reaction to the medicine and to stop applying it and prescribed a steroid cream. A topical prescription that cost $630 dollars should have alerted me me that whoever is prescribing it is getting a big kickback. Social Media will be alert."

1

July 28, 2016

23

139

20,339

Macrobid

bladder infection

"This antibiotic makes me extremely sick to my stomach, caused blurred vision and makes me extremely irritable. If you do take this medication please eat a lot of food before taking. "

2

April 22, 2009

48

32

157,387

Guaifenesin

cough

"I had a bad chest infection and even after potent antibiotics took care of the infection I had a rattling cough and low grade fever My doctor Rxd Mucinex and I could not believe how well it broke up the congestion in my chest, made it easier for me to cough it all up As a result I finally got rid of the low grade fever also Finally, Guafenesin has been around forever as a remedy for fibromyalgia"

9

October 23, 2016

23

78

74,980

Nitrofurantoin

urinary tract infection

"I'm having an allergic reaction to this right now. I thought I was coming down with the flu but it has to be this medication. I took my last pill two hours ago and waiting for it to get out of my system."

1

September 30, 2012

33

43

46,084

Phendimetrazine

obesity

"I have been on bontril 105 for two weeks today, and have already lost 10.3lbs. I also excersice 45 plus minutes everyday and follow the food pamplet the dr gave me. I do have a free day on Sunday though. I have not had any bad side effects or sleeping poblrms except the first two nights. I am planning to loose at least 40 more lbs and then get off the pills and continue exercising to help me keep it off."

9

May 7, 2008

80

81

141,293

Escitalopram

depression

"Have taken for two years. It's the only SSRI I could take. All the other SSRI's had terrible side-effects. It really helped with depression and anxiety. It has really helped me to sleep. There are some side effects however. It has really decreased my libido and does make you gain weight. Because of these effects I have decreased my dosage. It is a very good medicine and I would highly recommend it."

9

January 1, 2015

81

72

196,758

Paroxetine

depression

"I have been taking 20mg for the last couple of months. It has really helped me in so many ways and I wish I started taking it a long time ago.From almost ending my life to feeling in love with life in just a month. I'm more confident, chatty and I'm doing all the things I wanted to do but was to afraid of doing. The only bad side effect that has stuck is feeling extremely tired early in the evenings and I usually fall asleep watching tv on the couch at about 9pm. I love this drug I truly believe it has saved my life."

10

April 6, 2017

10

106

167,915

Keflex

bacterial infection

"I had an abscess on my upper gum resulting from terrible dentist work. I had also been prescribed amoxicillin 500mg, however after a week of taking amoxicillin the pain/swelling did not go away it got noticeably worse. However after taking my first full dose of Keflex swelling reduced and gradually faded out by the time my dosage was complete. Would highly recommend Keflex."

10

October 30, 2012

80

63

53,869

Immune globulin subcutaneous

primary immunodeficiency syndrome

"Switched from nurse-infused IVIG to Hizentra,with zero side effects on the former. Now, 2 months later, sinusitis and nasal misery move in at 5th day, maybe my dose is too low. These old symptoms disappear a day or so after weekly self-infusion. Otherwise, all is well."

9

February 29, 2016

3

46

183,879

Mometasone

allergic rhinitis

"I was allergic to it. Developed upper respiratory infection, cough, conjuctivitis, and the final straw was waking up one night with my throat almost swollen shut. The allergist said I had a reaction to it and to stop taking it."

1

March 8, 2013

25

40

14,624

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"Thank God for this medication after years of taking scripts for pain I think that this might really help me to quit. I'm almost two weeks clean and not sick or craving the codeine."

9

March 3, 2008

33

34

209,674

Lupron Depot

endometriosis

"I suffer from terrible cramps and fibroid. I do take a low dose birth control, that sometimes barely helps my cramps. I was given the 1 dose a month, 6 month treatment after my GYNO could barely do a vaginal ultrasound for one of my visit and I had been having a "period" off and on for over 3 months. The fibroid was so large, it obstructed the movement of the wand thingy. I've been on it for 5 months, the 1st month, I still got my awful period and spent my usual $50 on pads and Advil, just as heavy. But by the 2nd month, bye bye Aunt Flo and it's been pretty okay except for the hot flashes,weight gain, tiredness and the sore hips, soles and ankles. The sore hips, soles & ankles don't hit until the 4th month. The hot flashes just suck!"

7

December 17, 2016

13

146

183,652

Cymbalta

bipolar disorde

"Cymbalta was a life saver; I started on 30 mg and quickly went to 60 mg. I felt relaxed, less anxiety. My dose was increased to 90 mg- I became psychotic, talking a mile a minute, the sweats, etc. I was placed back on the 60 mg."

10

September 11, 2009

35

47

173,969

Nifedical XL

raynaud's syndrome

"I've been taking this medication for quite a while for Raynaud's. I was concerned about my naturally-low blood pressure but Doctor said it wouldn't be affected. Seems that is the case. As far as Raynaud's, there are a few medicines I take that I describe as "I'm sure it helps, I'm not sure how much, don't want to find out what it's like without it". Also, my Raynaud's is accompanied by Mixed Connective Tissue Disease to complicate matters."

4

July 26, 2010

42

78

183,150

Cymbalta

depression

"I was on cymbalta 60mg for 18 months. I've been on many different antidepressants throughout the years. My issue is not when you take it but when you go off. Please do not take this medicine. I've gone through hell the last 12 days getting this drug out of my system. Google cymbalta withdrawal or cymbalta discontinuation syndrome to learn more."

3

November 5, 2013

102

61

53,178

Plavix

heart attack

"Suffered heart attack 12 years ago, then 2 weeks ago suffered severe angina, got scared went to the ER, they ran tests and told me my arteries were severely clogged, need stents put in me, had the stents put in, they put me on Plavix told me I would be on it for life. Well it's been 3 weeks now on the Plavix, love it, so far no side effects."

10

January 9, 2011

133

70

24,190

Tretinoin

acne

"I am a 14 year old girl who has been suffering from acne since I was 11 years old, about 2 months ago I went to a dermatologist, and she prescribed me tretinoin cream .05. My acne has always been small to average sized pimples on my upper cheeks, chin, and some on my forehead. Now my acne is in bigger bumped forms, and it has formed all around my cheeks and some on my jaw line. My confidence level has dropped completely. I have scheduled a new derma app to see whats up, but from reading these positive reviews telling me to stick it out, that is what I am going to do. Goodluck to any tretinoin cream users!"

7

August 6, 2015

7

120

17,755

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

birth control

"I like/dislike the NuvaRing because before I would always forget to take the pill and with this I'm not pregnant. But the only down side is that I have absolutely no sex drive whatsoever. And to find out the reason why and that I'm not the only one that this happens to is so relieving. So I will be switching soon."

7

March 27, 2015

15

61

190,315

Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo

birth control

"My sex drive completely disappeared and it caused me as well as my husband much distress and depression. Two weeks after stopping the medication, my sex drive came back with a vengeance. So happy I decided to stop taking this pill."

1

February 16, 2015

10

41

154,233

Reglan

migraine

"I was diagnosed with a migraine. Given Reglan pill and ibuprofen. Didn't really take my headache away until after I got home and time passed I was able to take my Excedrin Migraine. Not sure Reglan worked as well as the good old standby..so no need for me to fill the prescription he also gave me. One was enough.."

4

July 14, 2016

7

59

114,626

Codeine / promethazine

cough

"I have had a heinous cough for a week now... where i have uncontrollable fits of coughing where I can not stop. My chemist told me that 30mg of codeine usually stops a cough dead in its tracks. This is because it affects the part of the brain that makes you want to cough. It works great to stop coughing so I can rest, but please remember CODEINE DOES NOT TREAT THE CAUSE OF THE COUGH. He thinks I may have a chest infection so I will still need to go to the doctors on Monday and treat the infection as well."

8

November 5, 2016

7

102

83,365

Paxil

depression

"Paxil works consistently to alleviate my lifelong depression. I did have to bump up levels after the first 6 months of treatment. I have tried to stop treatment twice now but eventually overwhelming depression returns, particularly initiated by allergy seasons. So now , I will just take it for life or until the doctor and I decide otherwise. I am statistically at an elevated risk of reoccuring depression so I just take the medicine. Weight gain is a problem but at least that doesn't depress me."

10

November 26, 2008

13

86

102,316

Clindamycin / tretinoin

acne

"I started using Veltin about a month ago for acne on my body and all I can say is THANK THE LORD! After years of trying benzoyl peroxide products and other ineffective topical treatments, I finally found the right medication! Pros- reduces blemish size, lightens scaring and pigmentation a lot, pretty fast acting for me it only took a month for incredible results and still getting even better because I'm still not totally clear yet but I'd give it 2 more weeks to be all clear. Cons- causes itchiness, peeling and redness but subsides after a few weeks. My tip is don't be lazy or impacient when it comes this product because the whole purpose is to bring up the new skin that is healthy and shed the damaged skin and acne."

10

December 3, 2014

33

132

103,161

Estarylla

birth control

"When I read these reviews, I was really nervous about starting this. I didn't experience any extreme emotional problems. At first everything was fine. I had irregular periods (happening when on the active pills, sometimes 2 weeks apart), but that's expected in the early months. But after a few months, I noticed that I was getting itchy hives on my face. Didn't associate it with this medicine until I noticed it was only happening when I had my period. Within a few hours after taking it, I'd get hives on my face and they'd stay all day but flare up even more the next day after taking the pill again. Horribly embarrassing. I had such clear skin and having red itchy bumps was just so upsetting. My dr took me off of it."

3

March 28, 2017

2

133

208,345

Oseltamivir

influenza

"After spending a co-pay of $65 on this medicine, I couldn't even keep 1 pill down! Soooo disappointed because I felt awful from the flu and I spent so much money on this medicine, yet it would instantly cause me to feel nauseous eventually leading to vomiting."

1

February 15, 2016

12

47

161,791

Diphenhydramine

allergic rhinitis

"I have severe seasonal allergies as well as severe allergies to dust and mold. I had gone through the gamut of second generation antihistamines (Claritin, Zyrtec and Allegra) with minimal success in treating my extreme symptoms. I decided to try the first generation antihistamine: Benadryl. Of course, it's been around for a long time, but it's definitely the most effective. The drawback to this older antihistamine is that it causes sleepiness, and it's not slight. Also, the newer antihistamines can be taken once a day, while Benadryl doses last only 4-6 hours. But to this extreme allergy sufferer, it's a small tradeoff, because it certainly treats the symptoms far better. "

9

October 20, 2011

13

111

201,226

Zoloft

postpartum depression

"I suffered terrible depression and anxiety after I had my son. It was the worst experience because I had no control over the worrying, sadness and hopelessness. I wasn't able to enjoy my newborn because I felt so down and anxious about everything. After I developed insomnia and would sleep for 3 days at a time I decided to get help. I felt embarrassed and shameful for feeling this way, but I can assure anyone dealing with postpartum anxiety/depression that it's NOT your fault! It's a very real disorder and can take a person's life if they don't seem help. Zoloft literally saved mine, I have been on 100mgs for one year and feel like the happy person I was before pregnancy. Best decision I've ever made!!"

10

March 22, 2016

30

127

153,461

Doxycycline

urinary tract infection

"I have a severe urinary tract infection, which has also affected my left kidney. Although this medicine makes me sick every time I take it, its in my system long enough to keep in there. It is the worst medicine to ever have to take, but I have to say it is probably doing its job! I still have 4 days of it left, wish me luck, but I would recommend this to anyone who has a serious infection. I have been on 3 other medicines before this one, ciprofloxacin included, and none of them even touched it! It's worth the sickness sometimes for a healthier life!"

10

June 3, 2013

114

107

23,988

Tolterodine

overactive bladde

"Took Flomax by itself. It worked a little but made me dizzy. Added Detrol LA and everything worked a lot better but still got dizzy. Stopped Flomax for about 10 days and only took Detrol LA. Urgency slipped a little but was still good. Dizziness went away. Started Flomax again. Slight improvement but dizziness re-started. Detrol LA seems to be the best of the two."

8

September 14, 2009

16

65

138,532

Phentermine

weight loss

"I started taking it on October 1st, it is now the 6th and I've already lost ten lbs. I don't have that much more energy, but I don't have cravings or really get hungry but I make sure to eat three small meals a day. I don't drink anything except water. I am really active at work. I make sure to eat breakfast or I'll get a headache for the rest of the day. I stay away from bread and pasta. This pill is honestly a miracle worker but I feel that for me to keep all weight off I have to eat. I can't starve myself."

9

October 6, 2013

30

107

176,656

Lorazepam

anxiety

"I've been taking Bupropion for depression about 5 years and my doctor added Lorazapam about 6 months ago for anxiety. I take 1 mg usually once a day although sometimes the day may call for a second dose. I try to wait until late in the day to take it, since I also take Rozerum for sleeplessness. Lorazapam usually works in about 20 minutes to calm things down but probably half the time I may not realize any change. Rozerum alone at bedtime gives me 3-4 hours sleep but by taking Lorazapam a few hours sooner I get 5-6 hours sleep. No noticeable side effects."

6

December 13, 2009

15

105

6,779

Beyaz

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"I've been on Beyaz for about a year now and I love it! I had some acne before (not much really) but it's completely gone, I never break out now. I never have cramps, my breasts got bigger, and when I went on it I was trying to lose weight and had no problems (lost 15 lbs immediately after and got bigger breasts). I would recommend Beyaz to anyone."

10

January 29, 2012

20

69

88,088

Clindamycin

sinusitis

"I get terrible sinus infections at least once a year. The doctor use to give me amoxicillin and it got to a point were it did no good at all, I went to another doctor and she gave clindamycin and it worked like magic in 2 days I felt so much better."

9

January 23, 2014

97

52

182,009

Egrifta

lipodystrophy

"Just finishing 2 months on Egrifta. 1st month not remarkable but at the 6 week mark I'm noticing a change. It seems as if the visceral fat has reduced and moving to sub-q fat. I've maintained the same diet, medication and work out schedule. Just about 7 lbs weight loss but not sure it's the egrifta. Will check in at the 3 month mark."

8

August 4, 2015

6

64

224,832

Bupropion

major depressive disorde

"I've been taking 15mg remron at night for sleep and also to help out with the depression when I wake up in the morn! I recently started the wellbutrin xl for about 5 weeks now and I think its a good mix for me. Before the wellbutrin I was always tired and not into anything! Feeling down yet once I started wellbutrin it brought me back to life! I can finally do things and be happy about doing stuff. So far so good! I'll keep ya posted..."

8

January 9, 2017

39

87

152,040

Chantix

smoking cessation

"I started Chantix in early March and was amazed at how well it worked. Within 2 weeks I stopped smoking with practically no urge to smoke while on the drug. I had only minor side effects such as nausea in the morning, a couple of times, when I started taking two 1mg pills a day. What I thought was even more amazing was that around week three I noticed I had stopped eating junk food and just felt like eating healthier. Soon after that I stopped smoking cannabis. I would often smoke a "J" in the evening while reading but the urge was just gone. At this point I did start to experience some crazy dreams, but except for a few instances, I mostly enjoyed them. Felt the Best I had in years on Chantix. "

9

April 28, 2010

9

136

163,397

Methylphenidate

adhd

"Age 33 Male I have ADHD and High Functioning Autism. Unmedicated I am lazy, forgetful, unorganized, cluttered messy home. Insomnia every other year (up to 72 hours) Medicated I have photographic memory, grab life by the horns, organized, clean. Insomnia is the same as long as I take 10 MG Melatonin daily) My side effects: Dry Mouth and Insomnia Overall: I'm continuing to take medication like Methylphenidate. BTW Think about what your writing as a review before you call something awful and horrible. Chemotherapy wrecks the body but sometimes medication's side effects aren't cared about for what they accomplish. I was told to stay away from concerta and in the end it's one of the better medications for me. Vyvanse for me = no side effects"

8

January 30, 2017

8

126

82,578

Hysingla ER

pain

"I was on Percocet 10 / 325 mg for about 10 years, and I asked to switch first to a bupephrine patch, which I was too terribly allergic to and had awful withdrawal symptoms from, and then I asked to switch to hysingla because I felt like a pill Junkie and disliked the high/low cycle. Plus, I was starting to cheat and take two each morning of my 4 per day allotment. With hysingla, I had to endure titration to get the right med strength so started out with 10 mg for two weeks. I barely felt relief. Then moved up to 20 mg for two weeks but didn't feel too much difference from 10mg. Then tried 30 mg for two weeks and I could tell it was working but not well enough, so now moving to 40 mg. Hopefully this will be the trick."

7

January 23, 2017

13

145

55,151

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"I instantly noticed it took my constant hunger away and lost two pounds after the first week. I just started the 22nd week and feeling a little shaky and hoping it goes"

7

April 3, 2016

9

32

205,215

Acetaminophen / aspirin / caffeine

migraine

"Great migraine/headache relief. I never had a headache before I turned 30, but I have had tons of morning allergy related headaches/migraines. Nothing helped until I tried excedrin migraine forumula or extra strength (both have the same ingredients). Often get relief from one pill. It has a mix of caffeine, aspirin, and tylenol that works great."

10

February 4, 2017

1

56

170,251

Quetiapine

depression

"I am diagnosed with borderline personality disorder with psychotic features. I was put in intensive out patient care after going to the Emergency Room for intense auditory hallucinations that were so malicious I feared for my own life. Lost my job and everything. Seroquel has given me hope as well as lorazepam for my anxiety. To me seroquel is a miracle drug for its antipsychotic features as well as depression. I'm having to up the dosage lately because my voices are creeping back in. Searching for further pychiactric help but right now I'm stable and I thought that would be impossible. Sharing a good experience. Thanks for reading."

9

October 5, 2016

42

108

53,438

Demerol

pain

"I was given this for pain associated with Crohn's disease and for a migraine during a hospital stay. It works great for pain, lasting longer than Dilaudid. Only down side is both times it made me throw up even though I was given anti nausea medication 30 minutes beforehand."

8

February 10, 2013

31

49

225,358

Bupropion

major depressive disorde

"I have tried multiple medications for my depression and this has worked the best. For the first few weeks I had trouble sleeping but after about a month that subsided. I did lose quite a bit of weight as this medication made me lose my appetite. It took me months to get my appetite back. Overall despite the side effects of loss of appetite and sleep in the beginning I really love the medicine. I take 300mg a day."

8

February 2, 2015

3

79

50,406

Gabapentin

pain

"I experienced a severe herniation on right side of C6-C7 June 2012. Since, I was put on 4 Medrol packs approximately every 3 months, chiropractor initially and trainer, with Accupuncture 3 months post injury for 10 months. Formal Physical therapy started 10 months post due to increase in right shoulder pain with horrible radiculitus. Good for posture training but one month in I was in the worst pain ever. Nurse practitioner put me in SSRI and Mobic. SSRI alters pain perception, plus I was crying in her office. Mobic worked but short term. Finally, I went to a pain doctor thinking I was being scheduled for a steroid injection when he said, let's try gabapentin first. Pain is GONE on 300mg 3x daily. Can't wean yet but it works!"

10

September 4, 2013

108

129

60,206

NuvaRing

birth control

"I have used NuvaRing for the past three years. Prior to the ring I used different birth control pills (Ortho, Yasmin), all of which my body did not respond well to, as I gained weight and felt like I had weird mood swings. Since I went on Nuvaring I have not experienced weight gain and I have not felt any abnormal mood swings. I have never had the ring fall out and my periods are normal and consistent. With my last boyfriend I could keep the ring in and sex was fine, although on rare occasions he could feel it. With my current boyfriend I take it out when we have sex because we can both feel it. "

9

April 2, 2012

2

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