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130,326 | Levonorgestrel | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I had the Mirena put in 9/4/13. It is 11/5/13 & I have not had 1 single day w/out bleeding!! This is so effective at birth control because you cant possibly have sex with all the bleeding it causes!! i am 38, of average weight and had it inserted for birth control, not to treat any other symptom. For me, getting it inserted was mildly uncomfortable, was over quickly. I was able to go running that same day...so I wasnt uncomfortable at all. I did take 800mg of ibuprofen before the appointment. The first 2 weeks I broke out with really nasty acne along my jawline. I think my hair has thinned. I have also experienced Migraine w/aura :-( My Mirena has until Jan., if this hasnt fixed itself, its coming out." | 4 | November 5, 2013 | 76 | 132 |
147,592 | Aviane | birth control | "M doctor prescribed me Alesse and gave me a 3 month sample to try it out and I was happy with it, so I went & picked up the presription but the pharmacy gave me aviane because it was covered by my health insurance. I didn't think twice about it. After a month or 2, during my 2nd week of pills, I started getting really bad cramping & back aches, & had to have frequent bowel movements(mostly in the middle of the night & the morning & took forever).I thought that because I had Ovarian Cysts before & this felt like them, it could be them again. I went to the doctor a couple weeks ago & he said that there were no cysts and that it is probable that the Aviane is messing up my bowels. he wrote he a new script requesting not to give me aviane." | 4 | August 24, 2010 | 1 | 149 |
188,950 | Olmesartan | high blood pressure | "I was first put on lisinopril but it made me cough. Switched to Benicar and it has worked good. I take a half of 20mg in the mornings. No side effects to report. My blood pressure was just a little high and it lowered into normal range." | 9 | February 26, 2011 | 43 | 47 |
143,814 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Got nexplanon in April 2016. was fine for first 2 months but had my regular periods, didn't think much from it because at least I didn't have to remember to take a pill. The 3rd month came and got my period for 16 days.. and then continuously with 4-7 day breaks. Light periods no cramps (normal for me) but more frequent. I'm in my 4th month now and on my 21st day of my period.. it was light for the first 16 days and now heavier. I get headaches and I am lethargic. called my doctor to get it taken out but the cant get me in until december...that's 3 months away! Not knowing how much longer my period was gonna last (doesn't feel like it's stopping anytime soon) called again and had to beg for sooner appt. I go in in 2 weeks. Don't recommend." | 6 | September 25, 2016 | 4 | 146 |
10,682 | Spironolactone | acne | "I have had acne since I was 11 years old. It is mild and only on my face, but it has always been very, very stubborn. I went on rounds of minocycline with very little relief. When I went on birth control, the acne cleared about 70% and all that was left were stubborn breakouts on my chin and around my jawline. I didn't want to start college with poor skin, so I went to a new dermatologist who told me the acne was hormonal and started me on Spironolactone (50 mg/day) and Differin (a topical). I experienced the initial break out. I developed new pimples for about two days but then called my Dr. and got Doxycycline (200mg/day). All in all, it lasted about a week. 3 wks in, my skin is BEAUTIFUL. It glows and is so soft. Ask your doctor!" | 10 | July 6, 2013 | 13 | 143 |
142,504 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "Took it to be extra safe, not really sure I needed it, yet I still was super stressed about the possibility of being pregnant. Nevertheless it worked (or at least I think it did), so just try to breath and time goes by anyways so you just have to be patient. Has worked for me twice. Though it has some nasty side effects" | 9 | September 6, 2017 | 0 | 63 |
168,171 | Jolessa | 3</span> users found this comment helpful. | "Well just wanted to add I'm 45 years old and have been on birth control since 19. I'm healthy for my age, see my gynecologist and never smoked. I stumbled on Jolessa by accident. My chemist gave me Jolessa because they ran out of my usual brand. After the first 3 months what a difference it weight loss. I lost 7 pounds and have been on it 1 year and lost 17 pounds. I chew the pill with food at dinner time because I have trouble taking pills. Also I take the pill straight through. I don't stop after the inactive pills, I continue with the active pills and never have my menstrual cycle at all. My doctor suggested it. " | 10 | November 2, 2011 | 3 | 121 |
138,251 | Orthovisc | osteoarthritis | "I tore the lateral meniscus in my right knee when I took a spill on our stairs. Had a partial meniscectomy. MD also found a small amount of OA on the lateral femur and have it off during that arthroscopic procedure. He recommended gel injections. I had the series of 3 beginning 7 weeks post-op. I had swelling and decreased ROM with increased pain after each injection, second was the worst. I am 13 days post injections and still with some joint swelling, don't have full ROM back, and do not feel the injections helped; I think they regressed my recovery. If I had to do it over again, would NOT do the injections!!! So frustrated!!!" | 1 | April 25, 2017 | 16 | 116 |
48,439 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have been on this for a few years and I've always been very happy. However, my pharmacy has stopped carrying it so they switched me to Aviane. I took Aviane for two months and convinced my pharmacy to give me the last of their Lutera so I am back on that again.
I don't know if Aviane increased my sex drive or if Lutera was decreasing it, but there was a definite difference when I have switched back and forth.
However, my periods are so light and so short on Lutera that I love it! Lower sex drive, but I can have sex more often, I'll take that I guess!" | 8 | September 28, 2017 | 1 | 111 |
126,227 | Viibryd | depression | "I have been on the Viibryd for a month. I have had NOTHING. I feel no different than before I started. No side effects and no change. Recently, I have been on the 40mg for 2 weeks now and I cannot sleep and I wake up SOAKED in sweat. This is my first attempt at an antidepressant, so maybe it is not the right one for me." | 5 | March 13, 2012 | 13 | 67 |
35,939 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "I started doing painkillers about 9 years ago, started taking a hydrocodone every now and again recreationally and ended up taking 80mg of Oxycontin and 40mg Opana. Anyone can quit with Suboxone. Saved my life, miracle pill." | 10 | July 30, 2013 | 47 | 37 |
137,475 | Isotretinoin | acne | "I took accutane for 4 months with amazing results when I was 16. I had severe acne on my cheeks, chin, and temples and it all cleared up w/ just some light marks and scars left over. My skin remained clear for about 6 months after I stopped taking it and I didn't have to use any topic treatments. The acne returned slowly with a few small bumps and got the point where it was just as severe as before. Now, a little over a year from when I started my first round, I am on accutane again. Now, I am about a month into my treatment and I see fantastic results. This second round is better than the first; the first time, I experienced an initial flare up, this second time, it immediately got better." | 9 | February 21, 2010 | 10 | 136 |
106,976 | Implanon | birth control | "My experience has been HORRIBLE. I got it after I gave birth on Nov 2012 and at the begginig it was cool. I have not gained weight i have just lost mad weight and it sucks I weigh less then I've ever weighed before. On March of 2013 I got my period and now is Nov. and I still have it non-stop full on period and it sucks I have an appt on Nov 13th to get it removed. I have lost my sex drive, I've been bipolar this thing had made me crazy I cannot wait to get it removed and have my life back. Would not recomend it to anyone." | 2 | November 4, 2013 | 26 | 112 |
64,560 | Sertraline | panic disorde | "Okay first of all! It will work! You need to give it time. Don't search up how long it will work that gives you more anxiety! Mine took a while to work. I was originally on 50mg and my appetite was getting better. But after 3 weeks my sleep still wasn't better and I had to up my dose to 100mg. I am starting to sleep normally again after taking this for 6 weeks! I really do fully feel like my self and I'm not waking up with panic anymore. It makes you feel so good to the point that you feel so normal that you'll be wondering if you don't need to take it anymore. I fortunately only get anxiety because I'm in school. So I hope to taper off of it after I'm done with school!" | 8 | March 4, 2016 | 39 | 138 |
169,686 | Amitriptyline | anxiety and stress | "I'm bipolar. I've been on various medicines for almost 10 years. Well, my Dad died a few months ago. The depression and anxiety was so bad I could not function. My Doctor prescribed this along with my 40mg of Celexa. It took about a month -6 weeks before I felt any better. But I also have chronic pain from spinal arthritis. This medication has helped me get my life back! But in the process, I've gained 20lbs in 8 weeks and I was already overweight. Its helped with my chronic pain and with the depression. I love how I feel on this but not the weight gain. " | 8 | March 21, 2011 | 181 | 108 |
17,353 | Toprol-XL | high blood pressure | "Before I started Toprol XL I had migraines everyday for a year I had no idea that I had high blood pressure and it wasn't really high it was borderline. Anyway I started taking the Toprol and my migraines decreased and the palpitations seemed to stop after about a month. I ended up only taking Toprol for 8 months and I had no more migraines or palpitations and of course my blood pressure was under control. It stayed that way for about a year and a half until I became pregnant and that seemed to trigger it all back. But I did the same thing and am fine now and I never experienced any side effects." | 10 | January 13, 2011 | 49 | 116 |
12,611 | Cyclosporine | keratoconjunctivitis sicca | "Yes, it burns. Get over it. This is the only medication that's an actual SOLUTION, and not just a bandaid on the problem like lubricants. You will suffer for a month, get used to it because it's worth it. Restasis works, if you'd rather complain and not find a solution than go through a month uncomfortable I am speechless.
You can not use inflammatory eye drops, it negates restasis. Be prepared for no makeup, and to look bloodshot for a bit.
After a cpl months I'm loving the effect Restasis has had on my eyes. Pro-tip: Stick vials in the fridge, when you put a couple drops in each eye place the topper back on. ONE vial will last 3-4 days, that's putting 2 drops in each eye 2x a day. Recommended is 2 vials a day, bullshit." | 10 | November 26, 2016 | 36 | 138 |
139,790 | Nora-Be | birth control | "I was on Nora Be for 2.5 years. Previously had taken combination pill, then was off BC for a while. Started Nora Be to alleviate my heavy painful periods. At first I was pleased because it helped the physical side effects of my cycle. But I noticed less and less regular periods (expected) with tons of other physical symptoms. Weight gain, acne, anxiousness, depression, fatigue, and BLOATING. I was so bloated all the time. I would have these horrible emotional PMS symptoms for like 3 weeks, spot for 2-3 days, normal for a week, and then back to the horrible symptoms. I just couldn't deal with it anymore - it was affecting every area of my life. On the plus side, I didn't get pregnant.
I stopped taking it 6 months ago and feel great." | 4 | September 13, 2016 | 5 | 135 |
153,978 | Vivitrol | opiate dependence | "I recently went through a medical detox from heroin and after 6 days when my vitals showed I was opiate free I was administered the Vivitrol shot which is pretty deep and painful in itself. I experienced terrible symptoms like upset stomach, diarrhea, severe restlessness, muscle cramps and twitches, nausea, chills, fever, enlarged pupils, lazy eye, extreme irritableness, high anxiety, rapid heart rate, shakiness, and sleeplessness plus the sight where the shot was administered ached like an epidural. I ended up in the emergency room with an adverse reaction. I feel like death and can barely focus on my actual detox and life. Next month when this shot is hopefully out of my system I will not get it again! At least I'm off heroin!" | 2 | February 16, 2017 | 28 | 125 |
116,213 | Adalimumab | rheumatoid arthritis | "I started taking Humira after the Methotrexate became in-effective. I WOULD NEVER TAKE THIS HUMIRA AGAIN IN MY ENTIRE LIFE. It began with headaches, which got worse every time I took the Humira. My energy level went down to nothing, and it did not help my RA at all. NOW, this drug has given me severe Eczema on my hands, feet, underarms, crotch and in my ear canals. I have never been so miserable in my entire life. They can't help the eczema at all. I have gone off Humira for over 2 months, I'm flaring, and I still have the eczema. They tell me I might have it for life. DO NOT TAKE THIS DRUG. I'd rather have RA pain, then all these debilitating side effects. Funny, they never said a word about any of this." | 1 | March 18, 2016 | 49 | 137 |
170,523 | Quetiapine | depression | "I have taken it for PTSD at night for a long time. I'm able to sleep without having horrific nightmares. There is weight gain, but that boosts me to eat healthy and exercise, which helps my depression! klonipin to help with daytime anxiety and Seroquel before bed are the two drugs that keep me sane and able to live a normal life." | 10 | October 2, 2015 | 57 | 62 |
65,811 | Propranolol | anxiety | "I've been on this drug for 5 days do feel better but still having side effects still not able to eat or some other stuff. I am still struggling wish it would go away" | 7 | February 13, 2016 | 6 | 34 |
114,761 | Methotrexate | rheumatoid arthritis | "I was diagnosed at 10mths old after a knee biopsy. I have been taking methotrexate on & off since I was 16 years old & I am now 41 years old. This medication has greatly reduce the activity of the disease & has increased the quality of my life greatly. I have just changed from methotrexate oral tablets to methotrexate injections. The tablets were making me feel nauseous so my specialist decided to put me on injections to bypass my stomach. The injections are easy to administer & relatively pain free. I am presently just trying to find the right dose for me due to suffering side effects. 15mg has caused me a severely sore lips & mouth, nausea, dizziness, lethargy & abdominal cramps. 12.5mg is the correct dose for me." | 8 | July 19, 2015 | 76 | 131 |
230,070 | Diflucan | vaginal yeast infection | "I've taken this as needed over the years without any problem. This time I had nausea, diarrhea, and dizziness. Our pharmacy gives a print out of all the possible side effects, and it says you can be allergic to it (as most drugs). I guess it just depends on the person on how much you need and how your body will react. It takes more than one dose for me. " | 9 | May 5, 2011 | 32 | 71 |
159,158 | TriNessa | birth control | "I switched to TriNessa after being on a lower estrogen pill for three months. The previous pill caused some irregularity in my periods. TriNessa did regulate my period. But the improvements in my acne on the other pill unraveled a bit. I get acne just like I did before ever going on birth control. Sex drive has decreased slightly but nothing detrimental. No weight gain but I do have one terrible evening of nausea once a month during the week before the placebo pills." | 6 | December 31, 2014 | 8 | 84 |
126,966 | Metoclopramide | nausea/vomiting | "I originally was prescribed this med for migraine headaches. Then I was diagnosed with Severe Fibromyalgia, which sometimes causes me nausea. The med works very quickly and very well for me. I usually only have to take one pill and the nausea is gone within a few minutes." | 10 | August 1, 2017 | 0 | 48 |
117,192 | Synvisc-One | osteoarthritis | "I had Synvisc-One injection in January, 2010. I'm due for another this month (every six months). I'm an avid 56 year old tennis player and my knee has developed severe arthritis through injury (tear and scope) and years of pounding on the court. I haven't been able to play the Singles that I love for three years, as a consequence - and have had to settled for Doubles.
No more - this is a miracle drug for me personally. I'm playing singles again and being very active in other ways with no debilitating swelling and pain. It is all good for now.
I'll keep taking the shot and I am so grateful for this drug." | 10 | August 4, 2010 | 80 | 115 |
44,771 | Ramipril | high blood pressure | "prescribed to wife - a kidney dialysis patient in her 14th year of treatment --(haemodialysis) to control bp - died within 2 months of being prescribed. BP escalated to an alarming rate - seven hour nosebleed - if this is not an isolated instance of such a severe reaction - strongly suggest it NEVER be prescribed to patients known to have severe kidney impairment. Would be interesting to know if any mortality studies have been done regarding the use of this drug on kidney dialysis patients. Noted that it raises the level of potassium in the blood which I suggest of itself is an indication that its use in such patients is perhaps contraindicated." | 1 | August 10, 2015 | 23 | 114 |
34,571 | Tysabri | multiple sclerosis | "I am 24 years old and have been on Tysabri for about a year, after Rebif did not work for me. I have zero symptoms while on Tysabri. Infusion is easy and only once a month, and I went LESION FREE while on it! The ONLY reason it's not a 10 is because of the black box label for PML. This was such a stresser for me even though I was JC negative...until now. I am going off of it because I am now positive and will be switching to a new medicine, which I'm still debating on. Overall I say if you're JC negative, it is an amazing medicine." | 8 | December 8, 2014 | 78 | 110 |
25,277 | Flector Patch | pain | "I suffer with fibromyalgia mostly in my upper back and both sides of my neck. Flector patches ARE INCREDIBLE! I had been receiving pain shots for years to relieve the muscle pain that in turn caused me to have migraine/tension headaches more than 15 days per month. The major problem is that Insurance does NOT cover these patches and I have drained my Dr. of all of their samples. I highly recommend them if you can afford them!" | 10 | December 26, 2012 | 29 | 78 |
153,354 | Doxycycline | acne | "I've suffered from acne since I was 11, and I am now 16. My dermatologist prescribed me doxycycline twice a day when I was 15. After a few weeks of faithfully taking it like she said, my skin started to clear up nicely. I still proceeded to have a few blemishes but nothing major. After three months, my dermatologist took me off doxycycline after seeing my improvement. She left me with the topical Ziana. My skin stayed pretty good after that. But about two months later, my acne started to get worse again. The Ziana didn't help me at all. So she gave me a new topical but it just dries my skin out very badly so I don't use it often. Last week, she put me back on doxycycline. No improvement yet, but I'm hoping it will clear my skin up." | 8 | June 27, 2015 | 3 | 142 |
18,716 | Depo-Medrol | inflammatory conditions | "My primary doc actually gave me a shot of this when I threw my back out. I never felt better. I went back to him and told him not only did it help with my back, but with may fibromyalgia! My rheumatologist had given me all sorts of pills to try and I felt like like a science experiment! I usually get it 1-2 times a year. I stretch it out until I know I can't take it anymore and my body tells me- "help"- it has done me wonders! I can get back on my feet and be me within a day or 2 depending on how bad I am. No more docs pushing pills down my throat or telling me it's all in my head, & I can get outta bed when the alarm goes off- not hitting snooze and for 2 hours and Practically in tears! I know my body N it works for me! Good luck!" | 9 | February 9, 2015 | 59 | 160 |
44,520 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I started taking Sprintec around February of this year. At first I liked it because I did not cramp as much. The acne has stayed away. But the worse thing about it this pill is I have gain 35 pounds. I skipped a few pills a couple of weeks ago, and by just skipping those 3 pills I noticed a huge change in my appetite. My appetite was the same as it was before I started this pill. Sprintec also gives me a yeast infection every month. Needless to say I am going to my doctor to get off this pill. " | 2 | December 8, 2009 | 3 | 102 |
163,621 | Mirtazapine | depression | "I got prescribed Mirtazapine after suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. I worked as frontline Ambulance staff for ten years. After attending one too many deceased child I lost my mind! Night terrors, panic attacks, flash backs, uncontrollable fear and suicidal thoughts! I went long term sick from my job and my doctor put me on 30mg for a few month then upped the dose to 45mg. It worked! Fantastic sedating effect, flash backs and anxiety stopped, my dreams became fantastical instead of nightmarish. The sedating effect reduced to a manageable level eventually. Though it took time. The only downside is a slight disconnect. That's the best word I can describe it as. When things happen I just don't seem to care as much." | 9 | June 17, 2013 | 52 | 123 |
156,149 | Cialis | erectile dysfunction | "Cialis worked for me! I'm a 48 year old with a past history of benign prostate hyperplasia since treated, now experiencing erectile dysfunction. Used it last night with rousing success. I would say I felt like a teenager again, but even then I had performance anxiety issues which went away once I got married. Good thing this wasn't around then otherwise I probably would have gotten myself in big trouble!
Weirdest side effect though. Whenever I got an erection, I felt this sensation come up the middle of my torso and it made me laugh uncontrollably. The wife thought I lost it!" | 10 | January 23, 2013 | 39 | 102 |
151,908 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "I am on the third week, I quit on day 7 like it suggests. It is really working! I have not had a cigarette in 9 days. I was a pack a day smoker for about 13 years. I call it my "magic little pill". I tried quitting cold turkey and almost lost my mind! Chantix just keeps me calm and I don't have the cravings I did when I tried on my own. I only got the nausea when I failed to eat with the medication. Dreams are a little more vivid, but all in all, no side effects for me. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to quit!" | 10 | October 2, 2012 | 9 | 112 |
214,775 | Prevpac | helicobacter pylori infection | "I've had the h.pylori infection for at least a few years but this year it got to a point where I couldn't handle it. I had severe gastritis and couldn't eat anymore. Some days the food I ate over the course of a day wouldn't even add up to one meal. The treatment was not pleasant, but tolerable. It's a lot of pills to take in one day and I felt exhausted some of the days. A few weeks after I finished the treatment, I noticed that I no longer have immediate pain and nausea when I try to eat. Now (4 months later) I can almost eat a full meal and feel ok. It took a while to recover but it was very much worth it." | 9 | October 19, 2015 | 18 | 127 |
62,069 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "I'm a 40 year old male that has taken Celexa for about 10 years now for aniexty. I take 40mg once a day. It works well to manage my anxiety. With the higher dose I take it can cause nausea for me if taken on an empty stomach. I also get sleepy for an hour or two after taking it so I take it at bed time. The only issue I've had is forgetting to take or running out of this medication. The withdrawl is pretty bad after about 4 days of not taking causing anxiety, dizziness, brain fog, "brain zaps", insomnia and flu like symptoms. Celexa has worked very well for me and would recommend it for treating anxiety. Just don't suddenly stop taking it. You have to slowly ween off." | 9 | October 31, 2014 | 198 | 132 |
176,328 | Lorazepam | anxiety | "I started taking Lorazepam in November of last year when my dad was ill and dying. It took the edge of the stress and allowed me to care for him and remain calm. I was taking 2 a day for about a month. Dad passed away in December. I have had anxiety issues most of my life, so I probably should have started this drug a long time ago. I now take 1 or 2 a week after a stressful day at work." | 10 | October 17, 2015 | 30 | 83 |
148,974 | Mirena | abnormal uterine bleeding | "Mirena was recommended to me to calm down increasingly 'flooding' periods (more than a year of them) and ease me into menopause. It was inserted early July 2015 - a bit crampy but bearable. I bled almost every day (varying amounts, but more than a panty liner would take most days) until the end of September. Even when flow was very light, I didn't trust it. Sex life suffered due to the mess (but no issues with strings!) I was thrilled to finally have a bleeding free three weeks - but then a period - as heavy and flooding and long (or longer!) as the ones I was trying to get rid of!! First visit post insertion is scheduled for Nov 10 and at this point I'm very disappointed." | 4 | October 28, 2015 | 12 | 129 |
134,985 | Dapsone | acne | "I'm a 46 year old female. Over the past five years or so, I developed acne around my mouth an chin. My old derm said it was hormonal, and for years I used Finacea (and tretinoin for wrinkles). It just got worse and worse. I switched dermatologists. The new derm prescribed Azcone. Within about two weeks I saw HUGE improvement. Its been 5 weeks now, and the acne is completely gone. This is a miracle! I can even eat chocolate now without breaking out, which ALWAYS caused breakouts before. And I have had zero side effects." | 10 | January 24, 2015 | 33 | 96 |
53,669 | Alesse | birth control | "I have been on Alesse for 4 years and am very pleased. Before I was on Alesse I was naturally very moody and my periods were heavy, long, and painful. When I started this pill my mood swings evened out and my period not only got less painful but shortened to only 3 days. I was a little concerned about how quickly I would get pregnant when my husband and I decided it was time but no worries there. I came off the pill New Years 2009 and was pregnant by Valentines. It is now January 2010 and I'm holding a beautiful baby girl. I plan on going back on Alesse as soon as possible." | 10 | January 15, 2010 | 50 | 115 |
185,108 | Harvoni | hepatitis c | "I had geno type 1 A probably been at least 40 yrs with Hep C. My liver has been stable but doc wanted to begin treatment. I was really hesisitant but assured that it was min to no side effects. Wow did i go for a ride though hell and back.
I had sever high blood pressure, i am on b/p med and it was 188/118.. I was seeing spots vertigo i felt like i was ready for stroke. The worst part was the aggression/ sadness i became deeply depressed. Very depressed so depressed I lost me. It was just awful. The med is so strong it just runs though everything. If you have high b/p or on meds check them before treatment. I am glad i am off. Vertigo and constant headach. Awful stuff." | 1 | March 16, 2016 | 16 | 135 |
51,786 | Zyvox | methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infection | "I am a CF patient that has MRSA in my lungs. Any time I have a flareup, I'm always given oral Zyvox and it knocks the infection out quickly and keeps it away for months!
Great drug, minimal side effects, very rare for resistance to develop, etc. Only downside is the price, but luckily my insurance covers it with just a 1 dollar or so copay." | 10 | January 8, 2016 | 8 | 66 |
207,123 | Quillivant XR | adhd | "I got this for my 5 year old daughter, who has high functioning autism. This medication was a godsend in terms of making her focus and follow directions, but sadly, we had to stop giving it to her because it made her terrified of everything. She became very paranoid and things she used to love suddenly scared her (example, blowing bubbles became scary!) She became jumpy and had nightmares. We tried to work with this medication for over a year, no luck.
She's is 7 years old now, and we finally took her off of it. After being off of it for a little over a week, she is no longer scared and paranoid about everything. She is back to being unfocused and not following directions, but I would rather have her unfocused than terrified of everything" | 5 | August 16, 2016 | 12 | 137 |
69,977 | Efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir | hiv infection | "I was diagnosed in 2001. It wasn't until August 2006 that HIV took its toll and I plummeted to full blown AIDS, literally overnight from feeling great and then waking up the next morning out of nowhere with my first ever thrush. It later progressed to esophageal thrush, liver decline from a very high viral load, and shingles. With a viral load of 1.5 million and low CD4's, I was gravely ill and had to take a 6 month leave of absence from work to go through weekly physicals. I was given Atripla. Within 3 weeks infections were gone, Viral Load undetectable, and 7 years later I'm in perfect health. Side effects only lasted the first few days (drowsiness). Vivid dreams lasted 5 years, but are gone. Two blips in 7 years, and perfect adherence." | 9 | September 22, 2013 | 52 | 135 |
156,227 | Bisoprolol | high blood pressure | "I have developed an itchy rash with red weals on different parts of my body and I itch constantly all over my skin where there are no visible marks. Have been treated with a steroid cream which has had little effect. It is driving me crazy." | 9 | January 6, 2013 | 40 | 46 |
101,757 | Methocarbamol | not listed / othe | "This drug works well for back pain when used in conjuction with diclofenac 75mg. I would recommend this for pinched nerves severe back pack/injury or any chronic muscle pain/spasm. When used in conjuction I noticed results in 2 days. I would not use this for long term pain or chronic long term issues. This should only be used for a maximum of 2 weeks or until the issues the medication was perscribed clears up, any longer than you should look for further issues." | 10 | February 26, 2011 | 10 | 83 |
47,286 | Aristocort | gouty arthritis | "Took 6 day 1 take 5 day 2 take 4 day3 take 3 day 4 take 2 day 5 take 1 day 6. This has worked on numerous occasions to decrease swelling and pain from gout." | 10 | December 27, 2013 | 2 | 36 |
113,470 | Bisacodyl | constipation | "I have been constipated for about a week and tried eating everything possible that will help me go even Mexican food and still nothing. I tried Miralax and couldn't go so I tried chocolate laxatives and nothing and tried Dulcolax suppositories. I'm so beyond nauseated which is better than having cramps but I still feel constipated even though I went a little. At least the Dulcolax helped me go within minutes and I'm glad I was on the toilet when it happened." | 6 | May 11, 2014 | 6 | 82 |
197,802 | Metoprolol | supraventricular tachycardia | "Prescribed 50mg day for post AFib/flutter ablation rate control while healing for a month or so. I've taken the regular non ER version before for similar reasons after coming out of AFib/flutter but usually had to stop very soon due to dropping rate and BP below the low end of the normal ranges. So far the ER tabs seem to be not as aggressive on that, but I'm not sure if I'll make the full recovery time with them. I haven't had any of the "loopiness" or fog that I've had with the non ER version which were 25's cut in half 2x day." | 7 | June 20, 2017 | 10 | 104 |
50,853 | Azithromycin | bacterial infection | "I was literally sobbing when I read all of the side effects people said they were experiencing when taking azithromynic. BUT DO NOT STRESS! Stressing will make you feel a lot worse and that won't help. I panicked for nothing! I was given this antibiotics following an abortion . I recommend doing what I did, I ate a slice of bread at lunch time because that's all I could stomach but anything starchy I was told was a good idea. I ate the bread an hour before I planned to take the tablets. I then took x2 Stugeron 15 ( travel sickness tablets) . An hour later (13:33pm) I took x4 Azithromynic with lots of water. I fell asleep almost straight away. LUCKILY no side affects at all! Slight cramping but great overall and it's 18:44pm good luck guys " | 10 | June 30, 2017 | 0 | 140 |
182,496 | Mirena | birth control | "I'm 22 and have two kids. One boy and one girl. I have what I wanted so I got on this and yes there was some pain when they put it in. I haven't had a period yet and I've had it in for over 10 weeks after having my baby. Had it inserted at my six week appointment." | 10 | July 28, 2008 | 4 | 59 |
71,147 | Viberzi | irritable bowel syndrome | "This medicine has been a life changer for me. I've tried absolutely everything and this is the only thing that controls loose stools & diarrhea without making me constipated. It has honestly been a miracle especially because I work and travel a lot and that was always so stressful - I wouldn't eat for long periods of time because I was so scared of an accident. I would give it a ten but it's expensive; luckily there are savings programs you can find - and that's well worth it - or it's over 1,000 a month and I am not sure how anyone could afford that!" | 8 | October 19, 2016 | 20 | 106 |
93,822 | Budeprion XL | depression | "What can I say this is a GREAT medicine! It was prescribed to me to prevent migraines and depression and it work wonders. I stopped getting migraines from 2-3 a week to maybe 1 a month, helped me improve my energy, sex drive and YES I lost about 25lbs in less then 3months LOVE IT. I would so recommended it to anyone." | 9 | August 18, 2009 | 18 | 62 |
214,404 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I had a recurrent penile yeast infection and my doctor recommend tioconazole because it was so strong. It does burn quite bit, but if you can take the pain, it'll clear up your yeast infection so much faster!!!!!!!!!!" | 10 | September 26, 2015 | 0 | 38 |
228,727 | Leflunomide | rheumatoid arthritis | "Oh wow, what a relief. I was on weekly injections of 17.5 mg MTX and got to feeling toxic. Have switched to daily 10mg tablet of Leflunemide and feel great. No more couch surfing from tiredness and depression or pain. I feel GREAT, however my hair is falling out and has thinned to a stage of embarrassment :(" | 9 | April 9, 2016 | 53 | 58 |
10,879 | Mononessa | birth control | "When I started Mononessa a year ago, the first month I had headaches and cramps, but they went away after 1 cycle. Sometimes I get breakthrough bleeding, but for the last 2 cycles I have not had any breakthrough bleeding. My skin has cleared up with no acne." | 10 | November 25, 2015 | 4 | 48 |
223,200 | Estradiol | oophorectomy | "I've been using Vivelle Dot 1.0, and other forms of estrogen replacement, since my ovaries were removed six years ago. The patch is very convenient and works well to manage my menopause symptoms. While using estrogen my lipids stay normal, my skin isn't as dry or thin, I can sleep well with the addition of some progesterone and I have a much nicer mood. I need to add vaginal estrogen to avoid vaginal atrophy. I cover the patch with a waterproof skin cover to keep it attached better and avoid the black glue residue.
After doing much research I have determined estrogen is safe for me in fact important to my overall health particularly my bone health. I intend to continue to use estrogen for many years to come to maintain my good health." | 9 | February 22, 2013 | 30 | 134 |
68,248 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "The condom broke and we didn't realize it until too late...it was around time of my ovulation. I am not on birth control and took Plan B less than 12 hours later. During the next two weeks I was so paranoid and scared thinking I was pregnant because I was ovulating and thinking I was seeing so many signs, but please trust that this medicine does work! I ended up getting my period two days early and was so relieved. Take Plan B as SOON as you can after you have an accident. It works miracles even when you have an accident WHEN you're ovulating." | 10 | March 17, 2015 | 36 | 105 |
49,636 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "This birth control is very effective. In the first few months I bad mood swings and depression states towards the last two weeks of the pack. They eventually do go away the longer you take the pill. My period has actually gotten lighter and lighter as time goes on to basically just spotting. Cramps are very minimal. It didn't effect my weight at all." | 10 | July 2, 2015 | 4 | 64 |
8,471 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "After using Lunesta for a couple of years the effect began diminishing. My doctor prescribed Ambien CR. It has worked perfectly for my chronic insomnia. I have experienced the memory loss. Several times I have sent emails and when I get replies I do not have any memories of what I wrote or of sending the email. But I did get very deep sleep, so I learned to stay off the computer after taking a pill." | 9 | June 11, 2012 | 38 | 76 |
52,942 | Maxalt | migraine | "I have had migraines for about 12 years. Maxalt is the only drug that works and it works fast. Only problem is my insurance will only pay for 10 a month and when my cluster headaches come I eat through them like candy." | 10 | November 18, 2009 | 11 | 43 |
149,660 | Mirena | birth control | "I got Mirena put in about two months ago. Insertion sort of hurt, not terribly, but it did hurt. But, it only takes a few minutes so it wasn't a big deal. The first two or three weeks were very "crampy" for me. They say this happens more with women who have not ever had children (that's me). But, the crampy feeling went away. Now, I don't feel a thing and it's all good. I've only had it in a short time and have had two periods extremely light, like I need about four-five tampons for the whole period and even a liner would probably be sufficient. I have lost a couple of pounds since having the Mirena, not sure if there is a correlation or not. The only downside is I have noticed an increase in pimples." | 8 | May 11, 2012 | 1 | 138 |
74,603 | Toujeo Solostar | diabetes, type 2 | "Toujeo Solostar was a vast improvement over the old insulin, the best part is the needles. The only thing that sucks, province of Ontario does not approve it. I wish they would get their act together. I am a senior and I have to pay for this type of insulin. I may have to change back to the old insulin soon unless Ontario Government approves it." | 9 | February 12, 2017 | 3 | 66 |
63,379 | Epiduo | acne | "Read reviews from others and want to offer some advice on what I have learned and did to use Epiduo.
First, Retin A will make the skin soft and susceptible to damage so do not pick skin as it can rip off layers causing scars. I use a sensitive skin soap such as Cetaphil sensitive skin soap. DO NOT scrub your face which stimulates sebum production. Use your finger tips and be as gentle as possible washing face AM/PM daily.
When starting retinoids/ Epiduo, apply at night after washing and let face dry 20min. Apply 50/50 with Cetaphil eczema sensitive skin moisturizer. If you skin is red skip a night but I found that this moisturizer will eliminate the redness.
Apply moisturizer in the AM after washing/softly drying your face. Use sunscreen" | 8 | March 21, 2017 | 10 | 132 |
216,361 | Sildenafil | erectile dysfunction | "I'm a 64 year old sexually active bloke. I had struggled for around 3 years after recovering from a heart attack with problems achieving and maintaining an erection during foreplay and attempting penetration during intercourse. My wife who is 12 years younger than me encouraged me to speak to my doctor about it and in somewhat typical 'bloke' fashion I finally plucked up the courage to speak with him about my problem. Being aware of my health status, he prescribed Sildenafil Citrate 50 mg saying that I should start with 1 tablet on an empty stomach 1 hour prior to sex. We gave it a whirl recently and WOW what a difference! Around 60 minutes after taking the Sildenafil (even after recently eating) I was up and hard with little stimulation." | 10 | November 1, 2016 | 52 | 131 |
135,124 | Dapsone | acne | "I had great skin until I hit 40 and had breakouts that almost looked like a rash along my jawline and forehead. I was getting scarring and comments about the "rash" on my neck. I have been using for 4 days and I am amazed at the difference in my skin. My skin is not dry and feels baby smooth!" | 9 | August 2, 2012 | 13 | 60 |
136,900 | Isotretinoin | acne | "Great so far after finishing my 6-month cycle. After about 2 1/2 months after starting to take it my face acne was gone , and my back acne was all gone at about 5 to 6 months, lots of scars though. Considering my back was terrible. When I stopped I thought it would come back but it did not, for now... I really hope it doesn't... My skin was very dry but nothing I couldn't handle lots of lip chap and face moisturizer, the only side effect was a red face, that I still have now after 2 months of stopping it. Other than that it was great to me. Hopefully, I can keep saying that in the future." | 9 | June 12, 2017 | 8 | 119 |
12,077 | Metaxalone | ibromyalgia | "I have fibromyalgia and more recently have been dealing with severe stenosis in my L5 as well as my L2.3.4 that can only be described as crippling. I have been on Skelaxin for two days and I thought my husband and my teen were going to cry because they got their wife and mom, respectively, back, and I can sleep longer than 4 hours at a time. It is nice." | 9 | January 4, 2012 | 56 | 70 |
213,869 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I searched this product because I've never seen Monistat 1 before. I've used 7 in the past , because I work the next day I needed something fast. I must say after reading the reviews I was a bit skeptical but I proceeded. I'm glad I did! This product does what it says. I think most people are using 1200 mg instead of 300 mg. I used 6.5 =300 mg and I didn't experience any discomfort or pain while using it. The only thing was the leakage other than that this really works. Thank you Monistat for creating this 1day treatment." | 10 | October 30, 2016 | 7 | 101 |
157,073 | Differin | acne | "I needed to share an honest review. I got differin to get rid of these stubborn invisible pimples around my chin. Basically they're clogged pores. They appeared even though I wash my face daily and nightly and exfoliate regularly with expensive products. Then I found differin. I've been on it about 3 weeks now. Although I have gotten breakouts all over, my forehead is it's clearest it's been. The pores on my cheeks are getting smaller and clearer. My nose has practically no problem areas anymore. The invisible pimples/clogged pores are subsiding dramatically. I am getting breakouts in those areas but my face looks radiant anyway." | 7 | August 16, 2017 | 19 | 106 |
108,246 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "I have only been on this med for two and a half weeks and have already lost eight pounds! Before I started taking Contrave, losing weight was an impossibility. I am on meds that make me gain weight and I tend to binge eat. I am now making healthy choices and my portions are half of what they used to be and I feel full. Sometimes I notice a bad side effect. But the overall effect of this medication has been great! I have less depression and more motivation. Even my light workouts are better. I feel so pumped to see what the course of treatment brings! Losing weight for me is priceless. I have fatty liver disease, high blood pressure and a back injury. All would be a lot better if I lost weight. So far so good!" | 8 | September 6, 2015 | 29 | 139 |
85,523 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | acne | "I started taking birth control mainly for acne. I've had severe body acne since I was a teen. It's been so bad that I've been embarrassed to wear clothes that even expose my shoulders since my skin resembles a Dalmatian. I'm 22 now and I've tried all sorts treatments including head and shoulders, zinc supplements, ointments galore, and salicylic acid. None had a lasting change.
Then finally, I went on birth control for the first time. Wow. At last. I am on week 3. No new acne, anywhere. My skin is even less oily, red, and irritated.
As a bonus, my breast seems fuller! I haven't had any mood swings, bloating or cramps. (I was very worried about that before). Just exercise and stay positive!" | 10 | November 24, 2014 | 14 | 125 |
202,004 | Benzoyl peroxide / clindamycin | acne | "I used this medication for 2 years. It took approximately 4 months of using it once a day to see the full results. It totally curbed my oily skin and reduced my breakouts significantly, though I would still have 1-2 pimples at any given time. In the last year of use, I applied it twice a day and used an SPF50 sunscreen with it. I was FINALLY starting to see my scars fade when my doctor switched my medication:( I loved Benzaclin, and found it affordable since I have insurance." | 9 | January 22, 2017 | 5 | 90 |
47,658 | Tapentadol | pain | "I am taking 100 MG for break through pain. This is to relieve pain from diabetic neuropathy. It has helped me with some of the big problems. I am taking Cymbalta and that may be helping me not have some of the problems others are having. The Nucynta in my case takes the edge off and sometimes quietens the pain. My pain doctor had to write a prescription and a note to the insurance company." | 9 | November 14, 2011 | 10 | 75 |
222,693 | Topamax | migraine prevention | "After my second baby I had an increase in hormonal migraines and tension headaches and my neurologist put me on topomax starting @ 25 per night until I got a final dose of 100mg split between am /pm.
Initially I noticed a lot of tingling in hands, feet & face, in week 2 a very tense jaw, I still feel like myself, but I feel more tired. I dont need to nap or anything during the day but at night i have NO trouble sleeping .All of the pain in my head disappered I thought it was amazing but I did get 2 hormonal headaches (not migraine strength) all in all not bad. I eat a dinner meal only and drink water all day long this med just makes me not want food. Weightloss:10kgs in 3 months.. I have no depression just tiredness its not fixed by naps" | 8 | May 13, 2016 | 34 | 148 |
34,005 | Junel Fe 1 / 20 | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I had fibroids & ovarian cysts and the doctor said the only way to prevent painful periods was to go on the pill I was horrified. I had been on the pill for 10 yrs previously and 3 years clean. In those 3 years I finally felt free.
Junel seemed okay at first, no side effects. But now I am on my 10th month and slowly figuring out that maybe this has to do with my 10lb weight gain since I started taking it.
I cry easily and am way sensitive. Not sure if its the pill or weight gain but I have absolutely no sex drive. " | 6 | June 25, 2013 | 17 | 108 |
200,957 | Alcaftadine | conjunctivitis, allergic | "Used this a month ago for allergic conjunctivitis. Thought it worked. Have allergic conjunctivitis again. Used this product and like others my eyes are swollen and blood red. Hope to see Allergist tomorrow for help." | 1 | September 21, 2014 | 12 | 35 |
195,880 | Levomilnacipran | major depressive disorde | "Started taking 60 mg in the morning for 9 days and then increased the dosage to 80 mg for major depression along with anxiety. The main effects I felt were extreme agitation, irritation, and anger. It was next to impossible to concentrate on anything. My body and brain were very restless. Realizing that antidepressants take some time before they reach full effect, I tried my best to push myself to stay on it to see if I experienced any improvements. I didn%u2019t. So, after 5 weeks, I stopped taking it." | 1 | January 29, 2016 | 22 | 90 |
116,660 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "I started on Lamictal after having manic episodes on Zoloft as well as Wellbutrin. I was a heavy cigarette and marijuana smoker. In the first couple weeks of starting Lamictal, I was able to quit smoking weed and cigarettes!! I didn't have insomnia as I previously did when trying to quit marijuana. My mood was much improve. I had been suicidal before and I started exercising again on Lamictal. I developed an unknown rash about 2 years into Lamictal and stopped immediately. The rash disappeared. It looked like 8 mosquito bites all over my legs. I was forced to try Abilify which made me gain over 40 pounds and take naps during the day. Today, I have started back on Lamictal and am back on track with exercising and enjoying life." | 10 | July 10, 2017 | 39 | 131 |
150,177 | Mucinex D | cough and nasal congestion | "Took 1 Mucinex DM around 6 PM. My experience is like many here. It worked great on my congestion, but it is midnight and I am wide awake. I found this site searching for "Does Mucinex DM keep you awake?" Yup, it does." | 7 | January 2, 2015 | 55 | 43 |
73,268 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | polycystic ovary syndrome | "I really liked this birth control. I only experienced light acne about a week before my period, no cramps, stomach pain, or any other period symptoms. My period always came the day I started the brown iron pills. They were so light most of the time I never even used a pad or anything. I haven't used a tampon since I went on the medicine. I ended up going on Yaz because my mom thinks I should have a heavier period and that it's not healthy even though my cycle is regular. Overall this pill is great." | 10 | July 4, 2014 | 23 | 97 |
186,721 | Benicar | high blood pressure | "I was taking a different pill at first but my doctor decided it wasn't working to lower my pressure enough, so they said we are going to try you on this one. I took one the next day since I had already taken my old pill. The first day the pill did lower my blood pressure with no problems. The second day I took it my pressure was still at a good number. I did not later when I tried to sleep I couldn't. Each time I would fall asleep it was hard for me to breath and a few times that I woke up my heart was beating differently and I had some pain in my chest. I won't be taking this medication anymore. I will lower it the natural way by watching what I eat, walking and with God's help I will be just fine." | 4 | July 4, 2016 | 27 | 147 |
63,312 | Epiduo | acne | "I had mild acne and then took this because my doctor said accutane was too bad for me.
After about 2 weeks my face was beat red and burned like crazy then I broke out like ten times worse than before and my whole face was covered and it was horrible. I stuck with it for like 2 more weeks and it just got worse.
I switched to accutane and I'm 3 months in and my face is doing really well. I recommend accutane, I don't feel depressed and the only side effect I've gotten is dry lips." | 1 | May 8, 2017 | 4 | 98 |
55,833 | Effexor | depression | "I have been taking this pill for about four months and It was working and I felt a little better, not so many panic attacks but it didn't help as much as I thought. Be careful when going off Effexor, the withdrawals are horrible. Most pain I have ever felt in my head. Do not just stop taking it. Effexor just wasn't the right one for me." | 3 | December 6, 2012 | 43 | 67 |
66,242 | Valacyclovir | cold sores | "Does anyone else take Valtrex everyday for prevention?
I am not so sure about Valtrex working for me. When I first started taking Valtrex, over two years ago, my dentist told me to take 4 pills at the first tingle sign and then again 4 pills a certain amount of time later. I always followed the directions. It never really seemed to make a difference, a cluster of blisters always showed up. It might have shortened the healing time.
After three months in a row of sores, I called my family doctor in tears. So for over a year and half now, I have been taking a Valtrex everyday as prevention. I think I had an outbreak in the early part of the year and one in November and now one in December. It just STINKS!!" | 3 | December 7, 2016 | 5 | 136 |
142,330 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "7 months
The insertion was painful enough to almost make me pass out. I did not take any NSAIDs beforehand but definitely needed it afterwards. Since then my periods have been lighter, but less regular (they weren’t regular to begin with). Sometimes they come about twice a month, and sometimes they skip. The cramps are random and not correlated with the bleeding, and sometimes they’re frequent and make me stop doing whatever I was doing and/or reach for the ibuprofen. It still feels like very bad gas, 7 months in. PMS symptoms are slightly worse. I do worry about the pain being the IUD imbedding, and about getting pregnant on it. I am still going to do at-home tests due to the irregularities, but it’s still better than no birth control." | 7 | October 31, 2017 | 0 | 131 |
168,985 | Vilazodone | depression | "I had a bad experience with this. I felt dizzy, very anxious, and only slept 5-6 hours a night. I took for 2 weeks and today called my Dr. to share this. This medicine is not for me and made my depression/anxiety worse." | 2 | November 26, 2012 | 20 | 43 |
174,973 | Sanctura XR | overactive bladde | "Has worked very well for months but with recent recurrence of spasms. Never totally alleviated small amounts of leakage but made a huge difference. Possible breakthrough spasms are from caffeine intake (which is maybe 1 cup per day.)" | 9 | January 20, 2012 | 20 | 38 |
79,915 | Blisovi Fe 1 / 20 | birth control | "Horrible. First pill and it's the worst. Getting switched right away. Lots of nausea and stomach/upper abdominal discomfort and bloating. Does anyone have any better recommendations for BCP, like organic ones?" | 1 | May 3, 2017 | 1 | 31 |
217,509 | Evekeo | adhd | "My son's doctor gave him this to try. It's pretty much the same as Adderall. I didn't see a big difference in his behavior compared to generic Adderall. There's not much point in paying a premium price (no generic) for the same effectiveness as his usual med." | 7 | September 21, 2015 | 8 | 47 |
133,092 | Tri-Sprintec | acne | "This stuff is like a wonder pill! My acne is clearing up, my boobs look fuller, didn't change my sex drive, my moods are the same and it fully protects me from having a baby. I couldn't be happier with this because I have tried lots of brands and wasn't on birthcontrol for about four years because I didn't want to go through the same process of hating the form of birth control I was using but my Dr knew exactly what to give me. Be honest with your Dr and always do your research:)" | 10 | May 10, 2015 | 14 | 95 |
121,133 | Venlafaxine | depression | "I started taking Effexor following an unexpected divorce that left me feeling a significant grief and anxiety for my children's future. I never had suicidal thoughts before, during or after taking this drug. I took it for 2 years and I don't know if it helped me, or if it was the meditation (Qigong) or acceptance and reflection.
Some side effects included increased libido, occasional little spasms of the diaphragm muscle (at the base of the lungs), and strange and vivid dreams. Missing only one dose sent me into what is known as "brain zaps", and feels just like electrical zaps in the brain, together with sensory dissociation. This is the main reason I was afraid to stop taking it." | 6 | November 28, 2016 | 16 | 120 |
6,421 | Ocella | 0</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen low for two years before switching to Ocella. I used to throw up and break out constantly so I switched to Ocella. So far, I love it. I haven't had nausea, spotting, headaches, mood swings, or heavy periods! Unfortunately, I definitely have gained weight but nothing unmanageable. I had moderately severe acne and it has been clearing up slowly but surely, which is a huge deal for me since I'm a senior in high school. My sex drive has gone way down." | 9 | November 29, 2011 | 0 | 87 |
166,249 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "I'm 18 yrs old, My boyfriend & I had protected sex but condom broke and i woke up next morning feeling sick so, i had him go buy me this pill. Needless to say, it worked and i'm not pregnant. However, the side effects are insane. I immediately had terrible back pain (never had that before), cramps that felt like period cramps, nausea, dizziness, headaches, and bloating. I had to miss a day of school due to the insane amount of side effects. Not to mention my period came a week after taking the pill when i wasn't supposed to get my period for 2 more weeks! That's frustrating because i just had my period last week and now i have it again, even heavier this time. BUT on a positive note, I'm not pregnant!!" | 9 | January 15, 2017 | 16 | 135 |
226,122 | Remicade | crohn's disease, maintenance | "I first had symptoms when I was 17 yrs old. Was not diagnosed until I was 25 during an exploratory surgery to find out what was wrong with me. I am now 67, have had three surgeries, 2 for blockages and a variety of meds.. This last surgery did not go well and my crohn's became worse. The doctor recommended I go on Remicade. Have had three treatments with no improvement, extremely exhausted. During my treatments I developed chest pains, had an angiogram, everything fine. Then became very short of breath, fever and got water on the heart from the procedure. Will be discussing this with the doctor and requesting I stop the treatments. I have not had a rewarding experience with Remicade. Not sure what my options are going forward." | 4 | August 20, 2016 | 8 | 131 |
133,427 | Soolantra | rosacea | "Wow. This drug was miraculous for me! I saw results after just a couple days, then at about 4 weeks my rosacea flared up badly. Two weeks later, it cleared up and my skin is almost 100% perfect! I also use finacea, in the morning. I use Soolantra at night. Finacea alone made me smoother but still red. I haven't had clear skin like this in 15 years since I first got diagnosed. Excellent!!!!" | 9 | September 7, 2016 | 26 | 74 |
41,631 | Clonidine | perimenopausal symptoms | "I was prescribed clonidine patch .2mg as I am on the taller side. I started it yesterday and it worked like a charm. Tonight I am experiencing hot flashes. It takes time for meds to build up. I was originally on brisdell which worked my insurance quit paying for it. I was then prescribed paroxetine 10 mg which stopped working. My doc suggested the clonidine and or some other SSRI's. For those of you that clonidine that didn't work talk to your doc about SSRI I'm remaking optimistic." | 6 | December 31, 2016 | 7 | 88 |
195,640 | Aviane | birth control | "I've been taking Aviane for about 2 years and I have had a pretty good experience with it. My breasts have grown about half a cup size, it's been 100% effective in preventing pregnancy, and I've had no severe side effects at all. The only negative part about the medicine is that it has greatly lowered my sex drive, but I'm pretty sure most hormonal forms of birth control do that. I would definitely recommend this product." | 8 | April 26, 2012 | 2 | 77 |
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