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10,880 | Mononessa | birth control | "Severe nausea and multiple near-puke experiences. Almost threw up on a kid at my job serving him food, made certain foods sickening to smell or look at. Craved unhealthy foods which I did not partake in, so no weight gain. Did its job to regulate periods, not sure about the pregnancy prevention since my doctor recommended still using condoms for the first month. I liked this one, it sucks that the doctor switched my birth control pills to something else right when I had stopped getting the overbearing, chronic nausea. If you feel nauseous, wait it out. It will pass. Maybe try an anti nausea medication with it until the first month is over." | 7 | November 4, 2015 | 5 | 114 |
178,908 | Victoza | obesity | "After losing 80 pounds in 1 year by walking EVERY SINGLE DAY for 45 minutes then increasing to 1 hr plus, I was unable to lose any more weight. Weight was stable for 5 yrs via 1 to 2 hrs Cardio and Weight Training 4 times a week, and constant vigil of quality and quantity of food. I am hypothyroid, but not diabetic. After much wailing and gnashing of teeth for SOME HELP on losing these last 25 or 30 lbs, my wonderful doctor put me on Victoza 2 days before Thanksgiving. I AM GIVING JOYFUL THANKS. I do not even think about food-- have ZERO hunger or cravings! For me, this is a miracle!" | 10 | November 27, 2011 | 89 | 115 |
85,862 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "My doctor almost treated me with antidepressant because I had signs and symptoms of depression, however, this only happens for few days prior to my monthly menses so she decided that we should try this pill, so far so good! No more feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, crying spells, moody, irritable, fatigue, tiredness, anxiety, acheness, cramping, headaches and the worse of all symptoms lack of desire to enjoy life! This is a miracle pill, made my stomach upset the first day and drowsiness. Little light headed." | 10 | July 23, 2013 | 6 | 85 |
76,290 | Azithromycin Dose Pack | sinusitis | "Sinusitis was so bad that my teeth even hurt. Now on day 2 of azithromycin, pain about 80% resolved. Absolutely no side effects. Have taken azithromycin in past for sinusitis and consistently note resolution prior to completion of 5 day pack." | 10 | March 21, 2015 | 38 | 41 |
5,300 | Cryselle | birth control | "Horrible absolutely horrible. I was on low ogesteral and my pharmacy just switched it to cryselle one day. Within a week a felt depressed and withdrawn and completely not myself. I felt like and would cry at the drop of a dime for no given reason. I barely made it threw one pack before I came off and actually spent a month off birth control until I could get an appointment to get a new pill. I am very sensitive to estrogen so it is possibly that I am an exception but I have never had this experience on other birth control pills." | 1 | May 4, 2016 | 4 | 103 |
137,342 | Isotretinoin | acne | "Please think twice about this medication. I struggled with cystic acne from middle school until now (I'm 35). I took Accutane and it cleared up my skin for several years. It does seem like a miracle pill and the results were impressive. However, the side effects listed are REAL and can happen years after taking the medicine. It is not worth it. I was diagnosed with colitis and that is way worse than having bad skin. I wish I had never taken Accutane because now I will have to deal with stomach pain, bleeding, diarrhea and taking medication for the rest of my life." | 3 | August 7, 2011 | 33 | 104 |
115,768 | Divalproex sodium | migraine prevention | "I meet with a neurologist for my migraines. He put me on depakote at bedtime. I've been on it almost 6 months now and I am starting to have them as frequent as I used to...3 times a week. I also take Keppra and duloxetine every morning. I've been struggling for almost 20 years now. I just can't get rid of one all the way. Any hospital visit that I go to, they give me benadryl and tramadol, even when I tell them it doesn't work for me. I've only gone to the hospital about 6 times in my life for them." | 2 | March 26, 2017 | 4 | 102 |
39,770 | Contrave | obesity | "In the first four months of being on this medicine I lost 50 pounds, by 6 months I had lost 60 pounds. Don't get me wrong, you can't expect to take this pill and magically drop weight, you also have to workout and change your eating habits. But if you are dedicated to changing your eating habits and working out regularly then this medicine will work miracles! Give it a chance but have self control to go along with it." | 9 | December 9, 2015 | 14 | 80 |
95,678 | Sertraline | generalized anxiety disorde | "Ever since I was young I have been constantly worried and anxious. I also had an eating disorder, and I was put on Zyprexa for food related anxiety. Zyprexa made me into a zombie, but once I recovered I took Zoloft for my anxiety and love it! It has put all of the little worries in my life into perspective and helped me handle disappointment and stress much better. I don't get hungry very often, but I rarely feel nauseous. My social life has gone up a lot since I've taken this, and I sleep like a baby at night. My only complaint is that I get incredibly energetic and distracted easily and do not respond well if I don't take it for a couple days. Love it though!" | 9 | December 10, 2014 | 32 | 129 |
166,018 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "Hey ya'll this is my third time taking this pill and each time (after having someone finish inside of me) it's worked! But this is the first time I've had TERRIBLE side effects, or any at all tbh. It's been a week since I took the pill and I've been nauseous for a few days straight and actually threw up once, extreme loss of appetite, I'm hungry but whenever I go to eat I can barely get half of it down without wanting to vomit. In top of that I'm exhausted and my sleep is fitful, last but not least my period is 3 weeks early and the cramping is different than usual. All in all the pill works just with hell to pay :/ keep my health in your thoughts ladies" | 9 | February 11, 2017 | 9 | 132 |
128,202 | Phentermine | weight loss | "This medicine works. When I wasn't exercising or eating healthy. Not much happened only about 3 pounds a week. when I added walking 30 minutes 3 times a week with a healthy diet the pounds started flying off. You "CAN NOT" keep eating Pizza or other high fatty fast foods inspecting this medicine to work. Because the weight will come off very slowly. In only 3 weeks I have lost 25 pounds! My diet has been fish, chicken, lean beef, broccoli, spinach, fruit and nuts I have one more month with this medicine that I probably won't finish because it will push me past my goal of 170. I started March 4th 2016 "225lbs, today I'm 200lbs I will be 192lbs by Friday. And by April 11th 2016 I will have hit my goal or gone just past it." | 10 | March 21, 2016 | 61 | 139 |
9,994 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I have had horrible experiences with birth control, they made me emotionally crazy. This birth control is awesome! First month I had spotting for a couple of weeks, but by the 2nd pack it all went away and my periods are around 3 days and LIGHT. I used to have HEAVY, HEAVY bleeding and barely be able to get out of bed. This has been great for me!" | 10 | May 18, 2012 | 17 | 68 |
173,826 | Provigil | narcolepsy | "This was more effective than any others tried including Ritalin, Vyvanse which made my heart rate rise to the 140s. Modafinil worked quickly but not suddenly and lasted for the entire day." | 10 | July 11, 2014 | 34 | 32 |
144 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "While the irregular periods, frequent spotting, and slightly heavier periods are a drag, the shot has worked very well for me. It is very effective at preventing pregnancy, and is low-maintenance. All you need to worry about is getting the shot every 3 months.
My periods weren't bad before the shot, and they've stayed exactly the same, besides being unpredictable. Just have to worry about changing my pad/tampon. No bad cramps, same amount of acne as usual, and no side effects to speak of.
I'm only on my 6th month of the shot now, and I've heard that after 6 months, the periods typically become more predictable at least, and less blood is shed from spotting. Quite a few women stop having their periods actually, which is what I'm hoping for." | 8 | December 1, 2015 | 3 | 131 |
226,237 | Vivelle-Dot | oophorectomy | "I had a complete hysterectomy but this gave me no relief of hot flashes at all. I feel tired all the time and gained 10 lbs. I have been using the Vivelle Dot .05 mg patches for months and thought I would be feeling better by now. Going back to the Dr to get something else because these patches are useless." | 1 | August 10, 2017 | 3 | 61 |
103,599 | Synthroid | hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal | "I was diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer & had a total thyroidectomy & also lost one parathyroid. The dr used high levels of iodine during my surgery and my endocrinologist had to put me on an iodine free diet for 4 months to clear it from my body. During this time I wasn't allowed to take any thyroid meds at all. I spent that entire time in bed under an electric blanket turned on high during a Vegas summer. Nothing normal there. I was a zombie. I had to have help to use the bathroom, shower & everything I was so weak. After RAI I started Synthroid. A few months later I noticed small improvements but gained 50# within the first year. It's been 7 years now and I'm worse all the time. I've lost my life to this. I'm switching to Armour." | 1 | February 17, 2017 | 16 | 143 |
78,410 | Allegra | urticaria | "I finally found a medication that controls my hives. Ever since I was a kid I have ben battling hives that come and go every couple of years. Its the type where my face swells and hives all over. I've been through prednisone treatments and several other medicines that make me drowsy. Nothing works like Allegra. Definitely worth the price." | 10 | March 24, 2013 | 48 | 60 |
11,749 | Trulicity | diabetes, type 2 | "I've been taking Trulicity for 6 weeks. I've seen no effect on fasting blood sugar, my resting heart rate appears to have increased 10-15 bpm, and I've gained 5 pounds. Don't know quite what to make of it." | 2 | July 17, 2016 | 12 | 38 |
133,366 | Soolantra | rosacea | "This cream is really good. Its been 8 days now and I can see the difference. On my third day of trying soolantra my face got really bad worser than what it was. But when i read some of the reviews here they said it gets worse before it gets better and its probably killing the mites thats why it got really worse so I stick to it until now its day 8 and I'm so happy less redness 80% of the bumps and ugly burning are gone.
I mixed hot water with little bit of salt add cold water to make it warm to wash my face before applying soolantra morning and night." | 9 | July 27, 2017 | 12 | 114 |
37,474 | Vyvanse | adhd | "After entering into a rigorous educational program where I am in the operating room for hours at a time, I realized I needed to see my doctor for my ADHD. I first tried Adderall XR. I had severe side effects, nearing a heart attack. I went back to the doctor and was prescribed Vyvanse. I also have a history of anxiety and some depression. Vyvanse has been amazing! I can focus and my anxiety is nearly gone. I will say that I had more focus with Adderall, but an unnecessary amount of focus. I feel normal on Vyvanse, like I am not on medication. My heart rate does increase during the first couple of hours. I also have to time the dose just right or I will either not sleep or the meds will wear off too soon." | 8 | January 7, 2013 | 69 | 138 |
220,791 | Loestrin 24 Fe | birth control | "Loestrin calmed down my extreme mood swings from the patch (I was on the patch for a year). However, my husband says that two weeks out of the month, I'm "normal" and the following two weeks "crazy." What he means by this is that prior to my period, I have major PMS symptoms ranging from waking up angry, becoming overly sensitive, sadness, and bloating. I'm not saying that Loestrin causes the symptoms, for that I can never adequately prove. I am saying, however, that Loestrin does not tame it down. Also, I have more breakouts now with this pill than when I was on the patch." | 5 | April 7, 2010 | 5 | 106 |
229,938 | Femara | breast cancer, metastatic | "Breast Cancer in 1999 Stage 1 Distant recurrence lung tumor in 2012. Given Femara (letrozole). After two months tumor shrunk. Almost 3 years now on letrozole. No side effects and no evidence of disease." | 10 | February 17, 2015 | 70 | 34 |
153,171 | Doxycycline | acne | "I started using doxycycline tablets around 1 month ago for my comadonal acne/pustules. During the first week, I did not think it would work and actually got even more breakouts, I almost gave up. After that it was amazing, The inflammation reduced significantly and the redness almost completely stopped. I recommend a regimen including Retin-A topical cream 0.1%, Doxycycline tablets and Cerave Moisturizer along with any cleanser you choose. I recommend taking the tablet with food and water to reduce bloating and nausea. Take as prescribed. The regimen and doxycycline should work on regular-oily skin type. I hope this helps, check out the other items in the regimen. Thanks guys!!!!" | 10 | January 15, 2016 | 10 | 110 |
18,000 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "NuvaRing is awesome. I've been using NuvaRing since I was about 18 (Now 22). Before I used the Depo shot, but I had too many problems with that, so my friend told me to ask about NuvaRing. I tried it out for a couple of months and loved it. I don't feel it during sex, I feel completely normal, never experienced it slipping out, and no nasty spotting like the Depo shot. You only have to change it every month and it's not even hard to do so yourself. Just change it in the shower. I highly recommend NuvaRing, but then again, everyone's body is different. I suggest you still try it out though, you might love it too." | 10 | June 13, 2012 | 2 | 119 |
190,436 | Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo | 1</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I`m on my third month of this pill. I love it. The first month I was feeling sharp cramps and my breast were really tender, but after I started my second pack, they started to lessen! My periods have been very easy and NO cramps at all like I used to have before I started the pill. I can honestly say that my periods have been wonderful. I have no acne problems, my skin is very clear and the most important thing I have not been pregnant." | 10 | January 8, 2011 | 1 | 87 |
225,379 | Bupropion | smoking cessation | "Started bupropion and set my stop date for 1 week later (as instructed you should quit at one week after beginning medicine or during the second week for sure). Anyway, started it and set stop date for 1 week later; quit on day 6 of first week. Taking this medicine blocks the ability to get that feeling you get when you smoke. Absolutely nothing happens, and the cigarettes tastes terrible. I bought myself one of those e-cigs and take a puff here and there. Also, I found I still have intense cravings so I added the patch which the combination works phenomenally for me. I bought the e-cig because my plan was to take a puff or 2 off of it if I start to snap; but you don't get a buzz off the e-cig either; however, it does satisfy that smoking behavior." | 10 | December 16, 2014 | 22 | 143 |
227,939 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got the implant on the 18th of January of this year. At first I was a little hesitant because
I was supposed to come on my period the day before I got the implant but I didn't come on it. I'm guessing the Implanon slowed it down for me. I've been fine except for the bloating and the hunger I have all the time but everything is fine. On February 5. 2011 I noticed I started spotting. At first I thought I was having my period but then I realized I was just spotting. It first started out a little heavy but as the days went on it got lighter until finally there was nothing there at all. I love Implanon." | 8 | February 28, 2011 | 0 | 122 |
65,094 | Hydrochlorothiazide | high blood pressure | "I just started taking this medicine about a week ago. I'm 34 years old, healthy, active, and we believe my high blood pressure is attributed to genetics. I was adopted, so I am unsure whether or not I have a biological history of hbp. After a year or monitoring my bp, I finally decided that I needed to see the doc about it. He originally prescribed me Lisinopril, in which I became lightheaded and dizzy, so he switched me to HCTZ starting off at 6.25mg(dividing the 12.5mg dosage). The day after I took my first dose, my bp had already went down to normal levels. I was amazed. I really didn't experience anything else other than going to the bathroom more often, which isn't too inconvenient for me. But now I'm beginning to feel lazy." | 7 | May 2, 2016 | 37 | 135 |
93,651 | Morphine | chronic pain | "Took for chronic pain of knee, back had half of 2 vertebra removed and fibromyalgia. This medicine did not work at all for me. I have taken oxycodone and methadone for pain and they made things bearable. This medicine did no good at all. I was only given 20 mgs a day after 80mg a day methadone and 80mg oxycodone. This is all the pain clinic would prescribe so I had to go back to methadone that makes me gain weight and my teeth are rotting out but I can function and have relief of pain. Still have pain but I can bear it." | 2 | January 26, 2013 | 50 | 104 |
131,880 | Effexor XR | social anxiety disorde | "Effexor sustained release has helped me overcome most of my depression, however, it has not helped me overcome my social anxiety or general anxiety symptoms. I am currently taking 112.5mg and have been for the past week, however, before that I was taking 75mg for 2 weeks. I will talk to my doctor about increasing the dosage; maybe this will help with the anxiety part.
Side effects for me have been dry mouth; not much to complain about. That being said, it has helped me a lot more than Paxil ever did." | 6 | December 23, 2012 | 52 | 92 |
96,786 | Silvadene | burns, external | "AH-mazing! I used this as a little girl for a muffler burn (2nd and 3rd degree). It healed without even leaving a scar. I am using it now for burns suffered from falling into an outdoor propane heater; 2nd degree burns on my back and forearm. I am praying for the same amazing results! This medication is a God send." | 10 | February 23, 2013 | 45 | 60 |
179,927 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "I had horrible acne and I decided I needed to go the doctor. Then he prescribed me benzoyl peroxide wow I saw a huge difference within 4 weeks it was clearing my acne and my scars but after like 5 weeks of using it I stopped for a while so around 5 months after I began using it again because I got a little blemishes and a little acne and after 1 day of starting again I saw a big difference and I never got any no side effects this is a really great product I recommend it for everyone !" | 10 | October 8, 2014 | 2 | 101 |
179,874 | Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide | acne | "I am on epiduo and my skin is very dry and irritated but, the acne is ALL gone!! When my Doctor prescribed me to this she have me a sample package that provided me with a gentle soap cleanser called cetaphil and along with the epiduo samples. To calm down the dryness I would steam my face often and that helped for about 20 miniutes after that my skin would irritate me and burn. The dryness mostly happened around the nose area and chin and a little bit around the cheek bones. I think this product does wonders and really improves your acne scars and marks. HIGHLY RECOMENDED :)" | 9 | April 24, 2015 | 18 | 109 |
140,142 | Asenapine | bipolar disorde | "This was my second time trying saphris. Throughout my first experience, it worked great for my severe depression, but caused me to gain 20 pounds in a very short time frame. This increase in weight wasn't acceptable, as I battle with bulimia as well. The second time around, a few years later, I had high hopes for this medication, as it had virtually wiped out my depression while on it in the past, and I was taking the precautionary measure of adding Effexor to my medication regimen to help counteract the side effect of increased hunger and weight gain. The Effexor did help with decreasing my appetite; however the antidepressant effect was not nearly as strong for some reason. It may have even worsened my depressive symptoms." | 7 | January 8, 2016 | 7 | 127 |
210,469 | Linzess | constipation, chronic | "Today, I used the 145mg dose of Linzess for the first time. I suffer with constipation due to the daily use of Methadone to control Restless Leg Syndrome. I'm glad I took this first dose on a day when I could stay home. Within 2 hours, I needed to make an urgent trip to the bathroom. It was a quick trip. I thought I might have to go quickly again, but I did not. However, I did feel a little shaky for a while after that. I rested, and then I felt OK. No more urgencies to, uh, take care of. And I feel OK, pretty normal. So, I don't think I'll take this before work tomorrow, and I'll have to figure out how to fit it into my schedule, but it sure worked quickly and completely." | 8 | March 3, 2013 | 55 | 137 |
109,764 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I have had this implant for 3 months and I absolutely love it!!! I gained a bunch of weight on the pill and had horrible morning sickness and still had terrible periods (the pill was supposed to help my periods). I spotted for a few days after I got this implant but I haven't had any bleeding since!! I don't have to worry about taking the pill every night and I love it. I know it doesn't work for everyone but it's worth a shot. I would absolutely recommend it!!" | 10 | July 22, 2016 | 2 | 90 |
24,184 | Tretinoin | acne | "I've been on tretinoin .025 for 5 weeks now and can't decide whether to continue. I've always had super oily skin, and this product has had no effect on the oiliness. I see so many people discuss moisturizing methods and peeling, yet I've had nothing even close to that. I wake up and my skin is just as oily. I used to have mild cystic acne, and I'm glad to say this product has eliminated that. Now I get smaller bumps that never really come to the surface and just stay there. It's really frustrating because they don't really go away yet they are small and hard to notice. I worry I need a stronger percentage but my doctor doesn't think I should. I'm really having doubts on whether to continue or not help!!" | 6 | August 16, 2015 | 6 | 134 |
207,207 | Valtrex | cold sores | "I ALWAYS get cold sores every time I get sick, so this morning when I woke up (after being sick all night) I noticed a little bump. I was so upset, I got so tired of cold sores. Every time I get them, they are huge and awful looking. So, I went to the doctor for the first time about my cold sores, and was prescribed Valtrex and I was only given 4 pills, and it was instructed to take all 4 pills in one day, I was a bit disappointed in that, though. I took all 4, and went to bed. Usually by the next morning (without medication) the cold sore gets bigger, but this time it didnt! I still had a small bump, but it would have been worse without the medication. From someone who suffers from bad cold sores, I am SO happy with this medicine!" | 9 | November 30, 2014 | 18 | 149 |
82,977 | Paxil | generalized anxiety disorde | "Paxil was the first medicine I was ever diagnosed with for general anxiety and depression. Yes, the medicine did stop the anxious crazy non stop thoughts, but it also stopped everything else. I didn't care about anything & nothing bothered me. There was one point I almost got fired at work (or came very close to it) & I honestly did not have a nervous bone in my body, blank faced I listened to what my boss told me I did wrong & said "k" then went on with my day. In other words, you just don't care. Paxil was very weird for me... For the first few days I would feel calm, then for about 2 days I'd get this high that made me feel finally like myself again! Then I would feel like a Zombie. I felt like my mouth was glued shut & couldn't laugh." | 4 | April 8, 2015 | 32 | 148 |
19,917 | Pregabalin | ibromyalgia | "I've suffered from Fibromyalgia since I was 16 years old (I'm now 24). My doctor put me on pain killers/ muscle relaxers, anti-inflammatories, Cymbalta and the list goes on. I've been told to change my diet. Nothing truly worked. Then I saw the Lyrica commercial. Asked my Doctor about it and he told me he had heard great things about it. I was given a free week trial. The FIRST pill- I could tell a slight difference. It's day 7 for me and I LOVE this pill thus far. " | 9 | April 20, 2009 | 19 | 90 |
57,564 | Acetaminophen / hydrocodone | pain | "I'm trying to figure what variations between brands!! Just started this particular brand! Gotta compare it but, seems to be doing the job ok!! Seems no doc in New Jersey will give enough to live like a human being!!! Very cruel to start someone on this and then give only two a day!! They only last 4 or 5 hours and your body is screaming through the evening and morning until you can take your next pill!!! One hell of a way to live!!! Need to go to a state that offers proper treatment!!! With rheumatoid arthritis, back, hip, shoulder and neck injury, as well as sjogrens and fibromyalgia!###!!! I suffer like a junk yard dog to core of being!!!#! Merciless !#!!!! :( I have skin problem on back as well!!! You can only hope it happens to them!#!" | 8 | July 29, 2017 | 14 | 139 |
47,342 | Augmentin ES-600 | urinary tract infection | "I am currently on day 5 of a 10 day course of augmentin Es 600 5ml 2x a day for a high count e coli UTI. This is my 3rd antibiotic for this. It's working. Killing the bacteria. I am having yeast like issue even though I'm on 3 probiotics a day and loose stool. I also have bad muscle soreness and pain if I do the slightest activity. I will update after I finish the course but wanted to aware of these strong side effects." | 6 | September 3, 2015 | 15 | 86 |
111,399 | Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir | hepatitis c | "I had interferon with robaviron in 1993 with failure results, so when I heard about harvoni I was interested but skeptical. The cure rates made me try it since my insurance would cover it for 12 weeks. At the end I'm glad it was over because I wasn't getting any sleep and going to work was getting harder for 10 hours a day. I took both 6 robavirin and 1 harvoni daily, and the last 4 weeks I took 4 robavirin. It didn't matter I still couldn't sleep. I waited 12 weeks and the cure was in, but the nurse made it clear to stay off of alcohol and watch out for being around blood. I had this virus for 36 years so you know I'm very happy with the results." | 10 | January 18, 2016 | 29 | 131 |
112,534 | Lunesta | insomnia | "I started out taking lowest dose. Two hours later still awake. Took max dose prescribed. It is now 5:30 in the morning and I have had NO sleep. And have a bad taste in my mouth. I took a sip of water and about gagged from the nasty taste. Worst stuff ever." | 1 | June 13, 2016 | 19 | 52 |
218,361 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | strep throat | "Had fever about 38 degrees Celsius, really painful sore throat with excruciating joint and muscle pain for two days, was only on paracetamol, two tablets six hourly because I could not even swallow my saliva or walk to the bathroom. Private GP started me on it and on day two I could already eat and move around the house. I only had mild stomach pain and increased bowel movement instead of once daily, it is three times plus slight nausea. Today I am on third day and am feeling much better." | 9 | March 9, 2014 | 12 | 91 |
79,560 | Plan B One-Step | emergency contraception | "Took it last Sunday morning. I was right in the middle of my cycle, so I made sure to take it as early as I could, which was within 12 hours. Seems to have done it's job as 6 days later, my period started, a whole 8 or 9 days early (have a short, 25 days cycle)." | 9 | September 22, 2012 | 13 | 57 |
226,170 | Remicade | ankylosing spondylitis | "Have it every 6 weeks but after 5 weeks I get very sore just below my shoulders, sometimes left, sometimes right, sometimes center. I go on Tylenol when I can't take the pain." | 8 | July 3, 2013 | 10 | 33 |
19,919 | Pregabalin | neuralgia | "I was recently put on this medication - only 25 mg to start for the first week. Since about the third day of taking the low dose of this medication I suddenly began to be extremely tired. I was not feeling like myself at all. I had to leave work early one day and was off for the rest of the week. I also slept for about one whole day. My doctor is aware and wants me to stick with the low dose for now since I am still feeling pretty lethargic during the 3rd week. I hope that it will get better soon. " | 4 | April 15, 2009 | 32 | 105 |
99,160 | Lutera | 2</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I started using Lutera a month ago, and haven't had any adverse side effects. The only thing that has happened is that my breasts have gone up an entire cup size, and they are often very tender. Other than that though, this medication has not caused any weight gain(as I feared), moodiness, or any other unpleasant side effect." | 10 | April 16, 2012 | 2 | 58 |
36,332 | Imiquimod | human papilloma virus | "It works but it hurts! This is my fourth day using it and I'm seeing results. First 3 days it itched and made the warts more pronounced and sore (My Dr. told me to use it every day and not 3 times a week.). Today I've noticed significant changes. Large cluster of about 4 is gone but the skin is really irritated. I think there's like 3 left but they're not that big. I'm so sore but at least they're going away. Suggestions: Take a Benadryl before you apply the cream. Decrease the itching and it'll knock you out. Protect your skin with Vaseline. Get some sterile bandages to cover your "healing" areas between applications because you will have some....drainage...I guess that's the right word." | 8 | November 16, 2014 | 28 | 125 |
14,453 | Buprenorphine / naloxone | opiate dependence | "Excellent medicine! Suboxone actually stops cravings, withdrawals, and makes you just feel better, kinda like an anti-depressant. I know I am not addicted to it and have been using it about 5 months.
I don't want to ever have to give it up because of its anti-depressants effects. I have been on anti-depressants for many years with little to no success, this stuff works very well for me." | 10 | November 2, 2009 | 24 | 68 |
147,385 | Alprazolam | tinnitus | "I have been taking Xanax XR for about 8 years. Prior to that, I took Xanax every 4 hours. My tinnitus is so loud it cannot be tested, and after a lifetime of living with tinnitus, I sought help. Xanax XR is better than Xanax for me because you take it once a day and it continually releases, preventing ups and downs and the autonomic functions check which increases T after sleep. Panic attacks are gone from residual nervousness tinnitus causes. Definitely my quality of life is better, although Xanax XR is not a cure." | 10 | March 14, 2011 | 115 | 95 |
8,227 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "Suffered from insomnia for ~5 years before being prescribed Zolpidem 10mg. It took about 15 minutes to work and it put me to sleep very quickly. After ~1 week I built up tolerance and my doctor increased my dose to 20mg before bed. This gave me increased side effects - seeing double, increased drowsiness the morning after. I would also do/say things I had no memory of, and sometimes I wouldn't be able to tell if what I was remembering was a dream or whether it actually happened. Overall, it put me to sleep but the side effects were quite severe. A very good treatment in the short term, but it starts to mess with your sense of reality at higher doses once your tolerance builds up." | 8 | January 18, 2016 | 4 | 127 |
177,596 | Duloxetine | chronic pain | "My doctor put me on Cymbalta for chronic pain with Fribro/Arthritis/Bursitis/Bulging discs. I have been taking it for a week now and cant seem to shake some of the side effects. My pain is almost completely gone and I am so thankful for that. However, my eyes are so dilated all the time that everything is blurry and I practically live in a cave. In the 6 days I have been taking it I have lost almost 10 lbs, I am not sleeping (though they say this will get better) and during the day I am having so tired it takes everything in me to stay awake at work. My reflexes are lacking as well: I am dropping things, losing my balance and my reaction time when driving is a little sketchy. But all that aside, my pain is gone :)" | 7 | September 14, 2015 | 68 | 141 |
90,430 | Docosanol | herpes simplex | "I was surprised to see quite a few negative reviews of Abreva. It works great for me. As soon as I noticed the itching I put it on right away and as often as I can throughout the day. There've been some times where you can barely notice there's anything on my lip. It heals up quickly and numbs the pain. I remember the old days when it would take two weeks or more to fully heal, and it would be a big, awful sore on your lip. I don't get cold sores that often, but I always have Abreva on hand. One thing I did notice is that when I had a tube for a long time that was six months or more until the expiration date it didn't work as well as a new tube. It's expensive, but I think it's totally worth it!" | 10 | January 3, 2017 | 9 | 146 |
71,487 | Ritalin LA | adhd | "I've been taking this drug for almost a year now and I find it to be extremely helpful. I only wish I had been taking this medication since middle school. I feel no side effects and it has really helped me focus on my day to day tasks. " | 9 | May 15, 2011 | 16 | 49 |
61,406 | Citalopram | depression | "I have been on Citalopram 20mg for exactly two weeks now. Side effects I have been experiencing are nausea, nausea when yawning, constant yawning, appetite decrease (down 13 pounds), fatigue, flat affect (numb personality, expressionless face) and intense, deep negativity. I am taking Citalopram for severe anxiety and major depressive disorder. I had some suicidal ideations before starting the medication, but now it feels like my depression is on steroids. I am working closely with my therapist who wants me to speak to my prescribing Doc about the dose. I am unsure of what to do at this point because I haven't been on it long enough to experience the benefits. Mostly I am terrified of being locked up." | 5 | July 22, 2017 | 5 | 119 |
73,996 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | menstrual disorders | "I went on this pill to regulate my period and reduce the days of my cycle. Before I was averaging about 5 days on my period but it was never regular. I'm finishing my 2nd month on this pill and so far my 2 periods lasted between 8-10 days. It is much lighter (like spotting) but lasts forever. My last period came a week early too.
This pill has not caused any weight gain or emotional mood swings and it did keep my skin clear and I'm not pregnant, but those are the only positive things about this pill. I will be calling my Dr. for another recommendation." | 2 | November 28, 2011 | 5 | 108 |
93,327 | Vortioxetine | depression | "I've tried others years ago and could never tolerate them. I've been battling some health issues for awhile which has caused anxiety and recently depression. I am one of those people who are sensitive to everything I take so was nervous about trying this. I've only been on it for 5 days at 5mg in the morning. Mild nausea that goes away. I'm hoping for some energy as fatigue is a big issue for me. I think I'm feeling a bit less down but still to early to say I guess. I'll keep updating. Good luck everyone" | 9 | July 8, 2015 | 60 | 97 |
92,591 | Ondansetron | nausea/vomiting | "I lost 5 pounds in 2 days while pregnant because I could not hold down any solids. A doctor injected Zofran intravenously IV at 10 pm, the next day I woke with tremendous amounts of energy and even ate a fat burger. That effect lasted for me only until about 11 am." | 10 | May 26, 2009 | 7 | 52 |
113,957 | Tegretol | trigeminal neuralgia | "I was having severe attacks several times a day and within two days on tegretol they stopped. I still get very minor twinges at times from trigger areas. It has been two weeks plus now and I can still recall beginning to brush my teeth and ending up on the floor, so I would be happy if I retain this level of control forever." | 9 | December 8, 2009 | 66 | 64 |
26,982 | Ultram | pain | "I fell at work on my knees and have had severe pain ever since. I have been using 50 mg Ultram (Tramadol) for about 3 months and I can honestly say that I am able to function at work and during my daily life. I have been on hydrocodone and Lortab and both of these medicines make me sleepy and just out of it all day. Ultram helps me quite well but after 5-6 hours I am ready to take another one. Dosage is 3 times per day/every 6-8 hours. My family is happy and so am I. I would recommend this medicine, it truly works." | 9 | August 24, 2012 | 58 | 106 |
175,163 | Relistor | constipation, drug induced | "Follow up to my previous review 4/12 I recently began taking the 8 mg. injections and have used 1 every other day for the past 10 days. The pain, nausea and distension had destroyed my quality of life. I was unable to eat more than a few bites of food at a time. I have had FANTASTIC results with this medicine. It works within 10 minutes or less following injection,causes almost NO side effects except a slight cramping sometimes so effective I can feel the movement starting right away. I am continuing to use this every other day, to me this is truly a miracle." | 10 | February 28, 2013 | 53 | 105 |
105,925 | Atomoxetine | adhd | "As an adult living ADHD, I had no idea how it affected me. I was prescribed this by a psychiatrist, and almost immediately I was able to think more clearly, my memory felt better, I felt like I could concentrate on things. When someone spoke to me, I could actually listen and absorb what they were saying. Unfortunately I'm not on it anymore. It's hard to concentrate some days." | 10 | September 25, 2013 | 111 | 69 |
95,079 | Abilify | obsessive compulsive disorde | "My husband has been taking Abilify in conjunction with Effexor and Lexapro, for obsessive compulsive disorder. It's amazing - he gets going and out-of-the-house much easier, and has actually been on-time for the first time in his life. His productivity is hugely improved and his compulsions are fewer/shorter. First success we have seen." | 10 | June 3, 2009 | 50 | 53 |
57,115 | MiraLax | constipation | "I had a partial bowel obstruction and could not go. I tried several other laxatives, stool softener, prune juice, enema, fiber gimmes, everything I could think of and nothing worked! I could only poop water. I tired Miralax and within 2 days the obstruction started breaking down and within 1 week I started pooping normal! I was scared I was going to have surgery. I highly recommend this product." | 10 | July 18, 2013 | 170 | 69 |
191,466 | Lisdexamfetamine | adhd | "Ok I've been on V for 3 years now cuz I've tried all the other amphetamine based "Adderall, AdderallXR,etc. Vyvanse seemed to address my ADHD issues but its almost a year since I've lost my appetite and most days I'll have a KIND bar in the morning but I take my V. It can be 8am or 11am and still haven't been able to eat. It feels like u have the flu and nothing seems appetizing, I take a multivitamin, B12 complex, as well as Iron. I have lost weight but after a year with not eating consistently but I am tired all day, crabby, my teeth hurt too " | 8 | January 4, 2016 | 12 | 110 |
166,075 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "My experience with Skyla so far has not been a positive one. So far I have a face full of acne ( which I have not had since I was 15: 25 now ) I have also gained 7 pounds . I had requested to my doctor to give me a birth control with low chances of weight gain because I recently lost 20 pounds and now I'm behind 3 months of workouts due to this weight gain.
Also my first 5 weeks on Skyla I was every day spot bleeding but it has stopped ." | 4 | January 25, 2017 | 1 | 96 |
182,446 | Mirena | birth control | "It's now been three months since I had the Mirena IUD inserted and I'm glad I went for it. The insertion was not painful, although measuring the cervix was. However, the pain went away real quick. I had lots of cramping and spotting for the first six weeks, and since I'm very sensitive, it made me a bit moody too. However, as it settles in, I'm loving the convenience and the no-worry assurance of birth control, and I'm very glad I got the Mirena. Read a lot of negative reviews before I went for my appointment, but I felt like it was the right thing for me and I'm glad I trusted my instincts.
If you're thinking of getting one, just know that there is an initial adjustment period and things will get better if you just give it some time." | 8 | December 7, 2009 | 200 | 141 |
8,892 | Viagra | erectile dysfunction | "My husbands Dr prescribed 100 mg of Viagra and we paid $230 for 5 pills. Last night was the second time my husband took it and for the second time it did not work !! He is diabetic and uses an insulin pump we don't know if that has any bearing on the Viagra. Is this common?" | 1 | September 8, 2015 | 47 | 57 |
94,051 | Trintellix | depression | "Mid 30's with depression for over 4 years. Was on Lexapro 10mg then 20mg for a lil while, but it wasn't enough and the psych doc wouldn't listen to me or change my meds. So after 2 years of dealing with him I switched to another psych doc who actually listened to me. First she added Wellbutrin 150 then 300 XL, it wasn't such a great difference so she switched me to Brintellix after insurance approval. She started me out at 5mg then titrated up to 10mg then 20mg. The first few days were the worst with side effects, but mine were nausea and diarrhea, that only I got better in time. The feeling after being on this medication was great! I felt more like my old self again, happier, more motivated, less isolation, and got my sex drive back" | 8 | March 23, 2016 | 118 | 140 |
171,985 | Meloxicam | rheumatoid arthritis | "Mobic has been a good drug for all the basic inconveniences of arthritis. I was this close to going in for a knee replacement when my Geriatric Specialist offered Mobic. I take Pepcid with it as it is very hard on the stomach, but it has increased my mobility and reduced the pain by 90%. I am very pleased with this drug. Hooray!" | 10 | July 13, 2009 | 138 | 63 |
92,452 | Ondansetron | nausea/vomiting | "Post op pain medication was making me vomit. After trying several pain meds, it was decided that I should take 8mg Zofran every 8 hours.
The only side effect of this drug was difficulty passing urine after taking it for more than 3 days. We cut it back to two Zofran daily and that seemed to take care of the side effect," | 8 | June 12, 2015 | 23 | 62 |
45,238 | Fluoxetine | depression | "My genius psychiatrist started me on this drug in the fall of 2008. The first few weeks I felt even worse than before I had started taking the fluoxetine. After many months on the drug I was eventually taking 400mg a day, and having manic thoughts & episodes. My psychiatrist decided I was bi-polar and then started me on seroquel (rather than give me a break for my nervous system to re-adjust to it's natural state), which I also ended up taking for about 6 months and at about the same dose. In retrospect I wish I hadn't taken either fluoxetine(Prozac) or seroquel(Quetiapine)." | 1 | January 11, 2016 | 19 | 103 |
90,530 | Docosanol | herpes simplex | "I've tried this product twice and both times it did zero to help even when applying at first "tingling". The cold sore took just as long to heal as when I use nothing. Plus it continued to spread on the third day. I applied 5 times a day as recommended and ran out on the 3rd day. Waste of money." | 1 | January 7, 2016 | 12 | 60 |
57,772 | Acetaminophen / hydrocodone | cough | "I took one for another pain issue, but I was also suffering a severe cough at the time. Cough went away, almost like magic. Didn't really put the two together, until I did it again, next day. But like what another writer posted, take too much and prepare for some awful hallucinations. I only take half dose. The nausea side effect can get annoying as well." | 9 | January 1, 2014 | 36 | 66 |
2,726 | Diltiazem | high blood pressure | "Taking the slow release, 120 mg version. I take it at night about 30 minutes before bedtime. Averts any dizziness since I am going to bed to sleep. BP has been good 125/80 generally. resting pulse of about 60. Thankfully I am optimal weight and I exercise 4 to 5 times weekly, mostly a 2 mile walk each time and about 50 situps. Drinking lots of water to stay hydrated. mild constipation so I eat a cup of yogurt at least every other day." | 9 | March 24, 2016 | 39 | 84 |
197,287 | Paroxetine | panic disorde | "Hi, I'm 36 yr old male and never had panic attacks or anxiety. About about 3 weeks ago I had a massive panic attack and then I started having chronic anxiety attacks that would last for most part of the starting from the very moment I wake up. My heart beat was constantly at 90 bpm, I lost weight very, very quickly and and had no energy left. Doctor gave me Xanax but it just made me sleepy. I thought the anxiety would never go away and that I'll lose my job and home and my independence. I went back to my doctor and he gave me Paxil, reluctantly, I started on 10mg for a week. I up'd my dose to 20mg on the 7th day, and until the 14th day no effect (only side effects) but then a miracle. My anxiety is all but gone on the 15th day and no panic." | 8 | March 17, 2013 | 76 | 153 |
166,506 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I am 24 years old, that has never been pregnant, and I had Skyla inserted over a month ago. So far I have no complaints. Insertion was uncomfortable, but it was quick. i got it inserted while on my period because my gynecologist informed me that was the best time and she has inserted many in the past. I did feel warm afterwards and I had cramping. I decided to take the day off work; however, after taking Aleve my cramps went away.
I had mild cramping the day after insertion, but after that no more cramping. My period was lighter, but it lasted for about two weeks. Since then my period has been lighter and I haven't had intermittent spotting. I would recommend this IUD it has been effective and a positive experience thus far." | 10 | October 2, 2016 | 5 | 136 |
91,381 | Anastrozole | breast cance | "Hello, I was diagnosed May 7,2016, had a single mastectomy on 5/23, that put me to have IDC stage 2 grade 3 onco diagnostic score of 29. I went through chemo four AC and 12 taxol. A lot of side effects including blood clots in my medi port, heart and lung, white blood cells extremely low, sent me to the hospital for four days, I was put on xarelto for the blood clots. I was finally able to complete my chemo Dec 16,2016. My onco started me on anastrozole in Feb 2017, and after just 10 days I stopped them, it was not much bc of the bone pain, tiredness, etc, but because my mood was so horrible, I was just snapping a people for no reason and I didn't like that. She said 50/50 chance, then I'll take my chance." | 1 | March 16, 2017 | 20 | 141 |
95,233 | Guanfacine | adhd | "My son took this for a couple of years. At first it was very effective, and I was excited to have a non-stimulant medication to treat his ADHD. It did make him sleepy, and that was problematic, and then its effectiveness wore off. " | 7 | October 6, 2014 | 64 | 44 |
16,692 | Yaz | premenstrual dysphoric disorde | "Took Yaz for PMDD and helped my symptoms related to my PMDD. But, please BE AWARE: I ended up with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). I am a 38 year old woman who is very athletic and extremely healthy...it's not just a warning for " smokers"!" | 3 | November 26, 2009 | 28 | 50 |
99,027 | Lutera | birth control | "I wanted this pill to work because I loved lessina for 7 years and then it stopped working for me. Lutera was close to this pill. It was horrible for me though. Week 1 always dry....down there and mouth and eyes. Week 2 extreme extreme bloating as if I drank a bottle of salt water which would last week 3 as well.....even my fingers and feet were severely swollen. Some how my sex drive increased though which is the only reason I tried to give it 3 months and gave it 2 stars instead of 1 but the severe bloating, weight gain and high anxiety in the middle of my cycle were unbearable. Searching for yet another pill :-(" | 2 | September 24, 2015 | 3 | 119 |
69,339 | Buprenorphine | pain | "After having had bilateral hip arthritis for over 16 years with osteopenia and herniated disk at 4 locations (L2- L3, L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1) but found OTC drugs (Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin, Meloxicam) not really effective. Found physical therapy comforting on lumbar disks but not at all on arthritis. I have been coping with increasing pain since 2016. My primary care physician sent me to a pain intervention specialist who prescribed me to 25mcg Butrans 4 patches (out of pocket and very expensive) with Tramadol 50mg to catch up with in 7 days. It's been over 3 days on Butrans with ABSOLUTELY NO EFFECT AT ALL. Very Disappointed. I am calling my Doc first thing in the Monday morning." | 1 | April 3, 2017 | 18 | 118 |
138,500 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I am not extremely obese, but at 5'7" and my higest weight at 175lbs since having children, I just feel large. I also have Hypothroidism (on Synthroid). I tried Medifast (bad) and NutriSystem (3 months, lost 15 pds) but they discontinued my favorite foods and I got tired of the same 10 dishes. I gained it all back. I did the gym (weights and cardio, 1 hr a day X 4 days a week, for about 5 months). Exercise just makes me hungry, so I over eat and only lost like 2 inches and 10 pds. Went to a doctor and (after tests) got prescription for Phentermine. Only moderately curbs appetite for me and gives me dry mouth (but that helps me drink lots of water). Exactly 2 weeks so far and went from 170lbs to 165lbs. Not bad, we'll see if it lasts." | 7 | June 21, 2013 | 32 | 144 |
202,562 | Lithium | bipolar disorde | "I have been bipolar my whole life and nothing has worked better than Lithium. The side effects were quite minimal, feel queasy and difficulty reading because eyes jerk. All went away after approximately 2 to 3 weeks." | 10 | May 30, 2011 | 26 | 37 |
199,052 | Depo-Provera | abnormal uterine bleeding | "This shot is awful! Cramping, bloating,stomach pains, Bleeding after (and sometimes during intercourse)..Makes intercourse painful without using a type of lubricant. Makes you have a odor and random discharge. If you suffer from depression it makes it 10 times worse, or you can develop depression. I am looking to get off of this, but I still have another month left for the shot." | 1 | February 16, 2016 | 1 | 63 |
81,442 | Yaz | birth control | "I have absolutely loved being on Yaz! I have taken every kind of birth control you can think of, and had terrible side effects. I have tried at least 5 different kinds of pills, the shot, an IUD. ( I'm also allergic to latex so yay for me). All gave me terrible mood swings, weight gain, and acne. Although, gaining weight when you only weigh 103 pounds shouldn't be an issue. It still bothered me enough to make me stop taking other things. With Yaz I had none of these side effects and felt better than before. " | 10 | May 8, 2011 | 1 | 98 |
223,579 | Sonata | insomnia | "After trying a number of different things without much success, the zaleplon/Sonata is helping me go to sleep and staying asleep for up to 7 hours. When I wake, I'm refreshed and have no hangover whatsoever." | 8 | July 16, 2012 | 68 | 36 |
213,991 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "This is an honest opinion of this product. I had used the monistat 3 before and it has always worked for me without any issues, this time the only reason why I picked up the 1 day one is because my period was coming the next day, and I did not want to go through having my period and Yeast infection at the same time. So my husband went to the store and grabbed me the 1 day one as requested by me. I inserted the little egg shape thing around 7pm and by 9pm I had to pee, so I went to the bathroom and when I came back down the itchiness and burning was indescribable, I don't even know what it was anymore , it was an awful sensation. I started crying my eyes out, so i laid down in front of a fan and it helped a little. I will NOT buy this again." | 1 | July 26, 2016 | 8 | 157 |
205,568 | Pristiq | anxiety | "My doctor prescribed Pristiq for anxiety. The first 2 weeks I felt like a Zombie. I had bouts of nausea(although I never threw up) and I really just felt strange most of the time. I knew that this medicine had side effects so I stuck it out. On the 14th day I awoke feeling awesome! I am not exaggerating. I have been taking Pristiq 50 mg for one month now and continue to feel great. Several times a day I actually think to myself how happy and content I am. That never happened before taking this medication. The only side effect that I am experiencing is that it takes me longer to climax. I can live with that, considering how Pristiq has changed my life. Give it a chance to work and you may find happiness once again." | 9 | June 25, 2012 | 49 | 138 |
92,090 | Lyrica | neuralgia | "After suffering from horrible post herpatic neuralgia in the trigeminal nerves on the left side of my face, I went to a neurologist who put me on Lyrica. A small dose of 50 mg each night keeps my symptoms under control. I tried adding a morning dose, but it made me giggle at inappropriate times, so I went back to only taking it at night. For over two years my pain has been controlled well. One night I forgot to take my medicine and the next day I had a painful attack. I'll never forget it again! I'm so thankful for this medicine. There are so many other medicines that I tried and could not take, but this one works great for me." | 10 | January 6, 2013 | 93 | 123 |
73,224 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I've started taking this pill about a month ago and only complaint I have is I broke out along my chin and jawline. It's beginning to clear up and I heard that it takes 1 or 2 packs for the acne to balance out. So far I love this pill!" | 9 | August 31, 2014 | 23 | 50 |
126,823 | Dilaudid | pain | "I have been suffering with back pain for 18 years. I have had two surgery 25 EPO injections, radio frec. (that's when they burn the nerves) just to name a few. I've been on this for only one week but it seems to help, but it's still early. I am very good about following doctors orders and he is one of the best. " | 7 | September 13, 2010 | 12 | 64 |
215,437 | Copper | birth control | "2 years with the paragard IUD.
Side effects progressively got worse, and eventually, unbearable.
Heavy menstrual cycle, severe irritability, mood swings, depression, anxiety attacks, anger issues.
About a year and a half into paragard: Severe headaches behind eyes every single day
Extreme fatigue
Listed symptoms progressively got worse
Sex---
Only good part: the ability to have sex when I want without the hassle of having to remember and constant protection against pregnancy.
However...
I had NO sex drive
Very painful" | 2 | October 5, 2017 | 4 | 80 |
226,881 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have been on Nexplanon since January 2013, when it was put in my arm it didn't really hurt, kinda just pressure. I bruised for about a week but then it went away. Honestly 99 percent of the time I don't even remember that I have it, it doesn't hurt in my arm, or anything. I have no side effects, except that my acne got a little worse but that could just be because I'm 20 and still young. It had worked for me 100% of the time, I have no gotten pregnant and I have no had a period since it was inserted." | 10 | December 15, 2014 | 39 | 104 |
52,113 | Adipex-P | weight loss | "In 2008 I found out that I had COPD and asthma. My doctor had me on a ton of different medications. Prednisone being one of them. As time when on he kept me on the steroids for over a year. During that year I gained over 100 pounds from them. Finally, I told him that I was taking myself off of them because with gaining weight they are not helping my breathing. Just taking myself off I lost 30 pounds within 2 months. I was 283. I switched doctors and he put me on Adipex. Within 2 months I had lost another 30. Now 2 years later I weigh 155. My breathing problems have since gone away. I never changed WHAT I ate, it just controlled how much I ate. I never had any side effects. It gave me GREAT energy at first, but now I feel nothing." | 10 | April 10, 2011 | 17 | 148 |
218,288 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | bronchitis | "I am on day 2 of Antibiotics. I took the Z pack only one dose and had horrible reaction to it. (Swelling of face, fever, diarrhea YOU NAME IT) Stopped taking it and two days later started Augmentin. I have been taking Culturelle (Lactobacillus GG) Two hours before or after taking the antibiotics. Seems to be helping. No diarrhea. No gas. No hives/Itchy skin.
But I don't know if its long enough to tell.
***Take those pro-biotics. *** Dairy products are putting me over the edge. Stick to non dairy while taking this." | 8 | December 29, 2014 | 22 | 93 |
175,670 | Levaquin | bladder infection | "Last night I panicked from side effects from this antibiotic I'm taking for a UTI! The first couple days I felt a tingling/electric feeling & muscle twitches all over my body, was restless, and woke a few times during the night. Tonight was my 3rd dose & the electric pins and needles/skin crawling feeling was intense and affected my ENTIRE body (I could feel it in my ear lobes and my eyes!), muscle spasms & twitches, uncontrollable shaking, hard to get a deep breath, hard to swallow, hard to talk, my tongue felt fat, jaw clenching, stuttering, dry mouth, stiff calf muscles, the arches of my feet were twitching, my rib muscles were cramping, paranoia, hearing things, difficulty thinking. Hope no permanent damage! I'm a fit 29-year-old." | 1 | July 31, 2017 | 3 | 127 |
100,419 | Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "Worked wonders for me, acne diminished into oblivion, no weight gain (of which I was terrified), no change in libido to my knowledge, increase in breast size (to my utter delight), no mood swings, and I'm not pregnant.
Which is great.
" | 9 | September 9, 2013 | 4 | 42 |
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