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24,146
Tretinoin
acne
"I've been using Tretinion for a week now & it has only made my face breakout more. Still using it to see if it gets better. My doctor told me it pushes out all of the gunch out of my pours. Which make sense to why I'm breaking out. Hoping it gets better in the next 1 to 2 weeks from now. Will keep updated. Pray for my skin!"
2
August 16, 2014
56
69
12,006
Metaxalone
muscle spasm
"I have always suffered from frequent headaches/migraines, and was put on a preventative medication (Nortriptylin). This medication took care of regular headaches/migraines, but not tension related ones. I carry a lot of tension in my shoulders, and was originally prescribed Cyclobenzaprine for the tension along with (generic) Fioricet for the headaches themselves. This combo did not work, so my Dr replaced the Cyclobenzaprine with Metaxalone. This seems to have done the trick! When I feel the tension (w/o a headache) I take the Metaxalone with great results. If there is also a headache the Metaxalone isn't enough, so I add a Fioricet. So far this combo has allowed me to deal with headaches without having to go home and curl in a ball."
8
June 15, 2015
19
123
230,272
Meloxicam
inflammatory conditions
"I am 62 year old female. Took drug for 7 days, got red itchy rash down arm, slightly under arm, down chest, and still spreading. Stopped taking on 7th day, been 40 hours without it, but rash still going strong"
1
October 7, 2017
5
40
193,800
Naloxone / pentazocine
pain
"Stronger pain med, is schedule 3 drug, so its not as hard to get a prescription for. I take it for severe back arthritus pain, and it works wonders. Not as hard on the liver as drugs containing tylenol. Stay away from tylenol if you have liver disease."
7
March 5, 2008
49
48
15,987
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"So I started on this medication about a year ago, and it's been a pretty good expirence up until recently. My skin has always been great and I haven't gained any weight. I had spotting and light cramps every 2 weeks for about 5 months after I started taking it, but then all of a sudden the bleeding became irregular and has been ever since. Now I almost always have breast tenderness that starts up to 2 weeks before I'm set to take the placebos, and this is incredibly uncomfortable. The worst part, however, is that this BC has completely destroyed my sex drive. I hardly ever feel like having sex anymore, and when I do I wind up crying uncontrollably during or after. It's super gross, but I'm too afraid of side effects to try a different BC."
6
June 26, 2016
1
139
80,132
Benzonatate
cough
"Worked great for my cough, however gave me nightmares. After reading other reviews and research about it causing these nightmares. I found it was because I took it with nicotine patch, albuteral, prednisone and antidepressant (prescribed for quitting smoking) ...I wish I had known that would/could happen. I would never have taken it. Going to be a long day at work tomorrow. Yaaaaawn."
8
November 29, 2016
9
63
115,509
Propofol
anesthesia
"Had a colonoscopy on Wednesday and endoscopy on Friday. Propofol was used both times. I felt nothing at the injection site as it was being administered, went right out and woke up less groggy than I usually am every morning. No fear of having these procedures done again because the propofol kept me completely out. However, this morning, about 18 hours after the endoscopy, I began to have some trouble breathing. I don't have any known respiratory issues. When this didn't go away in a couple of hours I ended up in the quick care clinic. They didn't find anything. My oxygen saturation was 99% so I was actually breathing. Wondering if this is just a different respiratory manifestation/side effect of this medicine. I would still take it again."
10
July 13, 2013
16
129
138,561
Phentermine
weight loss
"This is great. I started the pill on 4/16 at 5.4" 172lbs now today 4/18 I am 167lbs. Thats 5lbs in 2 -3 days. I have to remind myself to eat and I walk for about 60 minutes a day. My goal is to get to 135lbs, with this pill I am sure to meet my goal within 2 months. Please be sure to eat healthy and your mouth will be dry so drink plenty of water or chew gum."
10
April 18, 2013
31
80
203,575
Femcon Fe
birth control
"I've been on 5 different birth control's, and this was the only one that my body accepted! No spotting after the 2nd month, period only lasts 3 days, it's really great. I just wish it was cheaper."
8
April 21, 2010
6
37
211,438
Mirabegron
overactive bladde
"I have multiple sclerosis. This medication cased me dizziness, worsened balance and significantly increased tremor while affording very little relief of urinary symptoms. I have taken the samples for ten days and still need the bathroom every two to three hours with urgency. Will discontinue now. Not worth it."
1
August 20, 2015
36
49
229,514
Lurasidone
bipolar disorde
"I was first put on 20mg, then 40mg. I was being treated for anxiety and depression. The first night, my entire arm went numb for a split second and I felt like I blacked out, which led to a panic attack. I was encouraged to keep going. Over the next few weeks, I felt tired, dizzy, I experienced blurry vision and the inability to focus. I have trouble sometimes processing spoken language, but this medicine made it so I couldn't even read very well. I've not been doing very well in school. I have been nauseated, exhausted, had missed periods, and after a few weeks I also started having insomnia and have not been able to sleep. I also had severe depression and violent urges. Nothing good has happened. This medicine is ruining me."
1
October 23, 2015
0
134
62,472
Citalopram
generalized anxiety disorde
"I was initially very hesitant to go on any SSRI for anxiety purposes, but when the constant "what if" and worst-case scenarios and occasional panic attacks at work were having a considerable impact on my daily life, I knew it was time. I started and stayed on 10mg citalopram for one year and within several weeks found that the worry was not GONE, but controllable. It just takes the edge off - lightens the anxiety and helps me rationalize and quit ruminating. I managed off them for a year and am now back on for extreme stress and am happy to have this option available to me. Don't psych yourself out reading all the bad reviews - have faith that this will help you, and if it doesn't, no big deal - speak with your doctor and try something else."
10
October 22, 2011
113
140
4,769
Belviq
obesity
"I have been taking Belviq for 1 month, but I'm going to stop because the side effects are too much. The first week I experienced extreme dizziness, fatigue and muscle soreness. I powered through and the dizziness finally went away. However, the extreme fatigue and muscle soreness was too much. I tried only one pill a day, but it didn't help the side effects. I stopped taking Belviq three days ago and the muscle soreness is completely gone and the fatigue is better. I was so tired I couldn't even work a full day and didn't have the energy to hardly walk. However, it was effective at weight loss. I lost 4% of my body weight the first month."
5
May 26, 2015
16
119
100,531
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"I have taken it for about a year and I no longer have cramps, I have lost weight, and my pimples have vanished. My friend however took it and got light headed. This is not for everyone but it works for me and I am not pregnant."
9
February 13, 2013
4
47
193,835
Hydrocodone
pain
"MS-Contin 60mg daily since 1998 w/breakthru pain combo w/MSC-IR 30mg 3x day. Some dizzy + naseau @times w/MSContin. Began Hysingla ER 60mg daily 3 mo ago w/excellent results. No lumbar pain. 80% CSPINE pain reduction + NO side effects period. Does work around clock. Chronic discogenic pain in lumbar since 1989 post 3 level lumbar lami. PCDF C2-C5 + ACDF C5-C6 w/80% pain relief. Miracle Rx for me! NO addic. issues. Feel NO high w/sustained release meds. Just wish price will go down soon! Highly recommend for those w/mod- sev lumbar pain that tolerate opiates well. Also, like MSC, NO liver panels."
10
November 20, 2015
57
102
48,711
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"The worst birth control ever!!! I have only been on this for about 2 weeks and everyday at the same time I have stomach cramping. I already had my PCP switch me to something else but I can not switch in the middle of packs. I wouldn't recommend this birth control to anyone."
1
April 6, 2017
1
53
40,748
Leuprolide
endometriosis
"Got first shot Jan 2012. Side effects night sweats, hot flashes, headache and muscle ache all bearable but hot flashes have interfered with sleep. Just got 2nd shot this wk 4-24-12. Have sore throat and headache, seem to be more agitated and irritable. Hot flashes are a bit worse and headaches are coming back . Overall if this is the jist of side effects all worth it to make sure cancer if spread does not come back. Had hysterectomy Nov 2011 and found cancer in uterus. Drs said it was contained to uterus but for safety precautions put me on Lupron."
9
April 26, 2012
13
101
180,044
Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide
acne
"I have been using Tactuo for about two months to treat severe cystic acne. So far so good! I do still have scarring and dark spots but they are fading with time. The first couple of weeks were really terrible- more acne than I had ever had, dry burning skin. But it gets better! I usually take one night off of the gel per week to give my face a break, but still use the Cetaphil foam wash every morning and evening. My oily skin has been significantly balanced out and I am hoping it keeps up. It should be noted that I started Diane 35 the same time as the Epiduo. Whether it's the gel or the combination of birth control and gel, I'm not sure. All I know is I am not crying myself to sleep every night and my confidence is returning!"
8
July 30, 2013
6
145
135,055
Brisdelle
postmenopausal symptoms
"I have been on Brisdelle for 3 yrs now at first it was the wonder drug.. hot flashes gone and I didnt want to kill anybody...but now I think its not working as well... But I decided to look up the side effects recently , and found out I have alot of it. the blur vision(fog) frequent bowels, Headaches and joint pain... well my dr is taking me off of it ..."
7
August 24, 2016
9
72
66,451
Valacyclovir
cold sores
"I've been getting cold sores since I was a baby! I'd always use ice and Carmex and other over the counter medicines like Abreva. Even those made my cold sore keep growing for days before it scanned and gave me pain! When I was 17 I finally told my doctor I couldn't handle these anymore because I was getting them about every 3 weeks so he gave me this in a low dose and now I take it as soon as I feel it coming and I never even get the cold sore! Since I started this medication I rarely get outbreaks anymore. In the occasion that my cold sore starts before I have the medication in hand I just take it ASAP and it heals within hours. No side effects for me! It also takes the pain away!"
10
March 2, 2012
8
139
121,362
Venlafaxine
depression
"It’s now six months since my psychiatrist switched me to 150mg daily of this drug from 40mg Escitalopram, which had worked for me but quite suddenly ceased to be effective - so much so that I became intent on suicide. Instantly, I became a zombie – constantly exhausted, irritable, unable to concentrate, loss of sexual function and basically subsisting from day to day. Whilst I now felt too lethargic to even contemplate suicide, my doctor thought these side-effects were unusual and so we tried halving the dosage, but 75mg proved inadequate and just made me feel wired. Since adjusting the dosage to 112.5mg, however, I feel so much better and all of the initial side-effects have since abated, so for me, getting the dosage right was crucial."
9
April 2, 2016
3
127
45,044
Fluoxetine
major depressive disorde
"Ok so I love Prozac ... My doctor had me on 20 mg then he wanted to try 20mg of trintellix. I didn't really like trintellix. No side affects but I still was irritable and not focused. I also have ADHD and worry about everything. Yesterday my doctor put me back on Prozac. Yes lord. I cant wait to feel normal again. This summer that is how I felt, normal. Like, is this really what the world is like. I like it!!!!! "
10
January 11, 2017
6
83
141,873
Escitalopram
anxiety
"After 2 heart surgeries I developed severe anxiety. I also had constant chest pain that was not cardiac related as well as being afraid to sleep lying flat because I couldn't breathe. Before that I was always the calmest person in any situation and suddenly being distracted by irrational fears was devastating for me. My doctor prescribed Lexapro 20 mg daily which I initially did not take because I didn't want to be on an SSRI. After a severe panic attack while on duty, I started taking the medication and experienced complete relief of my anxiety and panic attacks within a week. I have not experienced any of the side effects except some gas, and my high sex drive has not been affected."
10
July 18, 2010
18
123
38,594
Liletta
birth control
"I had Liletta inserted on September 2016, I was on the first day of my period, as it was recommended by my gyn, the procedure lasted about 5 min really quick—although I had been a week before for a check up— it was super painful with nothing to compared it to, I have never been pregnant. I took ibuprofen since I had terrible cramps, discomfort and pain for two days. After that my period continue as usual although I had following spotting for two weeks. The next periods where shorter but I did experienced more cramping and spotting every now and then. I use an app called "clue" to help me track all the different things I have been experiencing. I have not put on any weight, but for the past two months I have had two periods per month."
7
February 14, 2017
1
140
39,602
Contrave
obesity
"My Dr gave me an rx to start Contrave today. I haven't started it yet, I am a little worried about the side effects. I started on Belviq in May 2015 and had a fantastic start, absolutely the best experience with weight loss ever. I started at 217lbs and was at 178lbs in November with very little exercise throughout that time. However I then hit my plateau. I know I cheated a lot around the holidays and that could definitely be why I stopped losing, but when I saw my Dr today he recommend we try something new. So now here I am reading about this new drug I am about to start. I hope it goes well but if not I will definitely go back to Belviq and up my workout routine to see if I can get back to losing. Looking for positive vibes!!! Good luck"
5
January 28, 2016
3
148
197,459
Paroxetine
depression
"Paxil saved my life. I was depressed and could not climb out. Tried Effexor but it made my heart beat rapidly and made me really nervous. Paxil has been amazing. I feel like a regular person. I have highs and lows, but the lows aren't as low as they used to be... and they only occur when there is a real reason to be sad. The Bad: the withdrawal symptoms are horrible! I didn't try to get off Paxil, but I forgot it once on a vacation trip. Got very light headed, dizzy, and I had the "zaps." It was like being shocked at random moments. I'll probably never get off Paxil... but it is worth it. My quality of life improved in the last 3 years and it is worth any long term effect this drug has on me."
8
January 29, 2010
56
140
83,475
Levocetirizine
allergies
"The medicine turned me into a weight gaining zombie that didn't want to get out of bed. It controlled my allergies (no more so than zyrtec) and made me feel horrible."
2
June 9, 2017
9
31
91,763
Lyrica
neuropathic pain
"I was given this medicine from my Dr. I told her I would research it but I paid $25 and picked it up. What a waste of money, I should've researched first. After reading this I'm deathly afraid to take this drug so I won't be. Thank you for all the reviews."
1
February 20, 2017
34
52
176,237
Lorazepam
nausea/vomiting
"I am going through chemo for recurring lymphoma. Naturally there is anxiety involved, lack of sleep, nausea and complete lack of appetite. I have a tumour on the trachea and difficulty breathing. In the hospital I received Ativan which so profoundley help with all of the above: anxiety, nausea and breathing. I am SO grateful for this medication, it made my life bearable. Ativan enhances the effects of the anti-nausea drug by far. And the anti-anxiety help me breath better. It soothes the racing thoughts at night and I can sleep. All this on 1mg at night, no more. This tiny under-the-tongue is a miracle for me."
10
October 3, 2016
24
107
18,538
Ivermectin
rosacea
"I've suffered from rosacea for years I was sick of taken antibiotics...they were upsetting my tummy so I got this from the doctor in May... but it took over a week to work.... but has come back ..this cream is not working..back to docs on Monday ."
3
June 17, 2017
8
47
162,853
Cefdinir
sinusitis
"Doctor put me on this medicine for first time for a sinus infection. First day seem better. Second day all symptoms returned painful headache fever and chills. On seventh day went back to doctors, told her medicine wasn't working. She is running a TB test. Chest X-rays. Blood work and HIV test. Also changed to amoxicillin, it always worked before. Stopped taking cefdinir and already feeling better. "
1
June 6, 2012
23
68
98,553
Nexplanon
birth control
"I have had Nexplanon since September 2013 after I had my son in August. I did experience bruising at the insertion site I have all the acne and abundance of cravings. I am extremely moody and keep getting into depressive states. When I got the Nexplanon I did not get a period whatsoever once I start getting close to my year in June I got a period that lasted until July. I feel awful my hair is starting to fall out and my face looks like a pizza dough. Going to get this removed immediately."
3
September 2, 2014
12
95
231,294
Trazodone
insomnia
"Can't sleep like a normal person due to a circadian rhythm disorder - without this med I would get one or two hours of broken up sleep a night, total. I would probably be institutionalized or dead if it weren't for this medication. It used to make me feel groggy in the morning but I think I got used to it. I also drink strong black tea and take Adderall, which counter the side-effects almost completely. I'm not 100% functional still, because it does knock me out and leaves me slightly hungover, but it's a small price to pay to sleep mostly like a normal person where I was not sleeping at all. On a good night I get 7-8 hours and wake up once, sometimes not at all. Cutting out coffee has helped tremendously too."
9
November 16, 2017
3
136
7,624
Xanax
anxiety
"Way too addictive. Very expensive in my country, and gives me extreme vivid dreams/nightmares. But the mellow feeling is nice after a panic attack. Stops dead on track panic, and almost any emotional crisis. But I prefer to stay away. I changed to Klonopin."
6
March 1, 2016
18
44
52,673
Doryx
acne
"From Yr 11 to Yr 12 I was on this for acne. My face was a mess. I was really not sure about my life etc. So happy I took this along with Tea Tree Cream. People I meet are amazed I even had an acne condition."
10
July 19, 2010
6
47
36,078
Efinaconazole
onychomycosis, toenail
"Used 2 bottles of Jublia. Seemed to be working. Then developed very bad side effects. 4 months have passed and I still have the side effects with no improvement. Weeping blisters and rash. Also was not told that it was to be used for 48 weeks."
1
August 22, 2015
11
46
216,059
Copper
birth control
"I had cooper IUD inserted yesterday, I felt slight cramping as he placed it literally took 10 seconds! Cramped for the rest of the day, woke up this morning and I don't feel a thing, if this continues, than the IUD is absolutely amazing!!!! I was told it is effective 4 days after placement that's amazing."
10
September 29, 2015
3
56
100,319
Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol
birth control
"Beware this drug! I experienced the most horrendous mood swings and extreme anxiety while on this drug. The side effects took a while to develop but once they did it was truly unbearable. I had no idea why my personality was changing so drastically. It was truly terrifying. I wasn't making the connection between this drug and my highly elevated emotions. I told my Dr. on a whim about my terrible anxiety/mood swings and he immediately took me off of kariva. Within a week I was feeling back to my normal self. It has now been 4 months off of Kariva and I have not had one mood swing or case of anxiety. I would never recommend this drug to anyone. As far as I'm concerned, it should be taken off the market permanently."
1
June 9, 2015
8
134
182,557
Mirena
birth control
"I'm 32 and just had Mirena placed 3 days ago. I didn't take any painkillers prior to the insertion and have not had any children. While it was slightly uncomfortable and I did feel some cramping during the insertion I have not had any discomfort since. I've had very light bleeding and expect it to continue for a while. For now I'm giving it a 5, hopefully my rating will increase as the days and months go by. I am on multiple medicines that can cause very serious birth defects so getting pregnant is not an option for me. Some of these medicines cause stomach upset and the pill has always made me slightly queasy so something that works just as well as the pill and hasn't given me any side effects yet is a blessing. "
5
April 19, 2009
8
137
99,758
Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate
bowel preparation
"Read all the reviews & just dreaded my appointment. However, good news, the taste is not as bad as previous preparations I had to drink that were thick and briny. True that this is Very Sweet. I mixed it with crystal light lemonade. I used a staw to take large sips and then cut up a lemon to suck on in between sips to get rid of the aftertaste. It worked great as I had no problem getting it down. The problem is the (2) 16 oz bottles of water afterwards as you already feel bloated. Again, I used a straw and the water quickly went down. My advice is to sit on the toilet as you are drinking the water because it tends to go right through you. I took first prep at 5pm and it started to work within 20 minutes. 2nd prep due at 3am."
9
September 27, 2016
17
148
163,763
Mirtazapine
depression
"Had a deep depression combined with insomnia. I was helped from the first day with Remeron, it was an incredible feeling! The side effect is increased appetite. But since I know it's a side effect I can control it. It's better to feel hungry than to feel like the end is near ... Have been on it for a month now and still fall a sleep as a baby after less then 30 minutes when taken the pill. My doctor recommends that I continue with it for approximately 4 more months and then lower the dose (from 30 to 15 mg) and phase it out after a month or so. Let's see what happens, but it's really great now!"
10
June 14, 2010
75
119
178,420
Duloxetine
depression
"I have been on Cymbalta for about 2 months and I must say it is working pretty good for me. I feel "normal" - no extreme ups or downs. I don't feel "zombied out" as with some other medications. I used to have really bad night sweats, but that is over now. I noticed that I eat much, much less than I used to. But this is good for me becuase when I was on Seroquil and Lexapro I gained a lot of weight that I am now trying to lose. So overall, this has been a good medicine for me. I would encourage anyone to at least give it a try. The only real drawback at this point is the $35 copay since it is not on my insurance plans preferred drug list."
9
November 6, 2008
113
134
169,411
Diethylpropion
obesity
"I have been taking Tenuate 75mg once a day for a week, I've lost 7lbs, I have experienced dry mouth but I can definitely live with that. Infact I almost feel sick in the morning if I don't drink 16oz of water between 6am and 9am. I still get hungry but I get full faster. I keep a bag of organic almonds in my desk and eat 6 to 10 almonds when I get hungry and that takes care of that problem. This is the first weight loss pill I've ever taken and I am pleased with it. 40lbs to go, I hope to reach my goal in 4 months, this first 7lbs was with only 2 days of exercise and eating semihealthy."
10
July 1, 2011
27
123
109,444
Nexplanon
birth control
"I have had my Nexplanon implant in since early 2014. I rarely ever experienced spotting, maybe 2 or 3 times this whole time. Never had a period or pregnancy scare. I am due to have it removed early next year since that will be the 3 year mark. As of last week I started noticing brown "old blood" after intercourse, not much. By this point I have noticed more blood during intercourse which is off putting at that moment. I'll be scheduling an appointment with my doctor soon."
7
December 17, 2016
6
88
150,616
Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim
urinary tract infection
"I took this for a UTI and I had horrible side effects. I could not sleep, extremely dizzy and nauseated, constipated, and had bad indigestion. I lost my appetite and was vomiting acid."
1
November 16, 2015
19
33
47,262
Cimzia
psoriatic arthritis
"Finished 3 loading doses over past month, now on monthly maintenance. Psoriasis on hands/elbows/feet still bad and my pain from psoriatic arthritis still fairly bad, but I am more mobile tho it hurts to move. Tried methotrexate, Humira and Otezla in the past. Sick with a cold, we'll see how this treatment goes. Hoping for better results with more time."
4
October 18, 2017
0
60
122,078
Venlafaxine
postpartum depression
"When I had my first son in 2004 I developed postpartum depression within two days of giving birth. It was the most horrible manic thoughts, racing heartbeat, clenched jaw and burning sensation in my upper body. I thankfully was able to care for my son but I was sleep deprived for 8 days...which turns your head into mush. I can't really remember the first 2 to 3 months of his life. I went to the my primary doctor because of all of this and they put me on Effexor it really worked. Within one month I was feeling so much better and I haven't missed a dose since. I continued to take Effexor in my second pregnancy and I had a great pregnancy, birth, and continue in 2010 to take it everyday."
8
April 4, 2010
14
132
16,581
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I got some free samles of Lolo from my women's clinic so I decided to try it. I normally take Alesse and have been on a few other different brands in my lifetime. A few days after I started taking Lolo I started to bleed, I chalked this off as being spotting that some people experience (which I have never had before). The bleeding did not stop, it got worse and my vagina started to become painful and itchy. I bled throughout the entirety of the month I was taking Lolo and when I finished my pack of pills, I did not continue on another month. Within days of stopping taking them, I FINALLY stopped bleeding and the discomfort down there went away. "
1
November 24, 2015
4
124
199,932
Varenicline
smoking cessation
"I couldn't stay a couple of hours without smoking. This medicine made me hate cigarettes. They started tasting smoking a piece of garbage. All the psychological reasons that kept me smoking for years vanished one after one. I don't feel like i need to replace a cigarette with anything, I don't feel empty or depressed at all (even though i am a person who's more prone to depression genetically speaking). I quit on day 12, and by day 14 i experienced some nicotine withdrawal symptoms but NO CRAVINGS (you can look them up on WebMD) Naturally this happen since our bodies are detoxing from a drug. But they were temporarily and now i never want to smoke again."
10
February 24, 2016
15
118
38,573
Liletta
birth control
"I got the Liletta 3/13/17 insertion was as explained some discomfort and cramping I was advised to take ibuprofen before my appointment which I did. It took a little longer than I thought but it wasn't that bad. I've only used the pill as BC (to control my period) was on the mini pill since 2/2016 and I stopped having periods 5/2016. I've always been interested in the IUD and was told to give this a try. I felt a little discomfort the first few days because I felt likeIi could feel it eventually went away and I forgot I had it. I started spotting for a few days (expected) and then a period which felt like 2wks and I've been spotting every since. The spotting is light but it's annoying for obvious reasons thinking if getting it removed next week."
2
April 27, 2017
2
141
184,388
Hydroxyzine
pruritus
"Saw the post by DanniBee. The drowsiness appears to be dose dependent. Not sure, (I don't have strong data), but I think the anti-itch effect happens at a lower level for people that have high drowsiness. Try a low dosage (5 to 10 mg). I know this may be considered a near homeopathic dose, but I and others have seen the anti-itch effect work at these lower doses with people who have particularly high sensitivity to the drowsiness effect. Let me know if it works."
9
December 28, 2014
23
85
184,699
Canagliflozin
diabetes, type 2
"I started taking this medication 5 weeks ago, with average blood sugar control. My first experience after a couple of dosages I passed out. For the past 4 weeks I have had system wide lymph node swelling, fever, skin sensitivity. I have had several cancer tests. I am going off of this HORRIBLE medicine. I have researched and have seen that there are not many like me, but there are at least 3 that have done either the same or had some of the same symptoms. I have almost lost my job due to this medicine, and my health and well-being has been horrible since I have been taking this. For those of you that it works for, great, I am glad it does. Please just be aware of any of the above reactions."
1
March 15, 2017
9
134
16,455
Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone
birth control
"I started taking this birth control, and on the 8th day I had a anxiety attack (something I have never had or experienced in my life) However I was under a lot of stress so that could of been the reason to. Since you start this pill on the first day of your period, my bleeding lasted 10 days. Once I got into the second month, on the 3rd row (only 3 weeks later) I got another period that also lasted about 10-11 days. In my third pack i got my period 36 days later , and I've been bleeding for 16 days straight, the bleeding just never stopped I ended up having to contact my gyno to switch to another pill. Also had acne which was new to me. Only good thing was no weight gain."
2
January 15, 2016
4
137
121,969
Venlafaxine
anxiety and stress
"Someone here said: dizziness and "brain jolts" = YES! This is what happens if I miss a dose. Add to the dizziness, nausea and irritation. I want to go OFF this medication - and feel trapped. I have gone to 37.5 mg but my doc has suggested I go to a psychiatrist to get recommendations on how to go off this medicine without the horrific side effects. "
5
December 30, 2011
23
68
93,357
Vortioxetine
depression
"This medication is absolutely amazing. I've tried Prozac, Wellbutrin, Zoloft, Celexa, Lexapro, Viibryd, Paxil and Cymbalta over the course of ten years. Brintellix was the first medication that didn't give the unpleasant "disconnected/sedated" side effects of other SSRI'S. As a male, the sexual side effects a minute. I began on 5mg for two weeks and achieved a therapeutic dose of 10mg once a day. I have my life back and it also helps with obsessive compulsive disoder symptoms. I suggest taking right before bed, as it can make you a little drowsy."
10
November 20, 2014
181
92
230,590
Depo-Provera
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"I got my first (and last) Depo shot about two and a half months ago. I've had two periods since, but they come a week late, and last about a week and a half. I have terrible cramps and heavy bleeding. My periods are far worse on it than before. When I got my first shot, my doctor only told me that I would spot for the first few months and then my periods would eventually stop, and that the risk of blood clots is low (my mother passed away at 38 from a blood clot, potentially from the use of birth control). I wasn't informed of the side effects, and my doctor didn't take a pregnancy test before she gave it to me, like they're supposed to. "
1
October 25, 2011
1
129
39,625
Contrave
obesity
"I started Contrave July 29th 2015 at 6' 275 pounds. As of today 3/9/16 I am now 195 pounds. This medication truly works. I no longer crave food. I have a lot smaller appetite. I am not saying that this pill does it all. I changed my diet, I logged all of my food in myfitness pal app and I became more active. I stick to 1300 calories a day. Just recently I have allowed myself to have treats. I have 5 pounds to go to my goal. But, I am very happy to have gone from an 18 to a size 8. I could not be happier with the results."
10
March 9, 2016
70
111
163,866
Mirtazapine
insomnia
"I take 45mg of mirtazapine! It helps me fall asleep but I still wake every 1 1/2hours or so, it has helped with my depression but like other users my appetite has gone through the roof."
5
July 12, 2010
43
36
91,223
Botox
migraine prevention
"I had botox injections for migraines almost a month ago and am still wearing a neck brace. For the first seven days, I had excruciating head pain, migraines, and neck pain. I felt like my neck was on fire. I called my doc office, Michigan Head Pain & Neurological Institute (MHNI), and was told that is a common side effect and should fade after 5-10 days. The pain was unbearable. My physical therapist is the one who told me my neck muscles are not contracting which is causing all the other smaller muscles to be strained from trying to support my head. It's absolutely terrible. After almost a month and still no relief. Never again! Still wearing a neck brace daily. MHNI says its a rare but possible side effect. Have to wait for it to wear off"
1
September 26, 2016
45
138
213,631
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"Worst idea I ever had! I bought this to treat my yeast infection instead of seeing the doc. It didn't only not work it made everything hurt and burn 100x worst! I inserted the medication before going to bed and woke up about an hour after with the worst burning sensation I have ever experienced. It was a mix of intense itching and burning so strong I had a hard time breathing through it. The pill had dissolved and had started leaking out. I used the washroom and it was more pain on top of the pain I was already experiencing. It has been two days and the burning sensation it's still there and it hurts so bad to pee. Everything feels chapped down there and will have to visit the doc anyway. Do yourself a favor and just go to the doctor!"
1
June 24, 2017
10
143
172,764
Clonazepam
bipolar disorde
"It seemed to work well for the first year or so but I have been on it and am at the maximum dosage and now I have been on it for 10 years and it does not seem to help now."
7
July 14, 2014
35
41
91,735
Moxifloxacin
conjunctivitis, bacterial
"This is the worst eye drop I have ever experienced. My eyes are dry, itchy, I want to scratch. Extremely red eyes, very dizzy, blurred vision, pain, constant watering of eyes, burning, very light sensitive, unable to even have house light on, blurred vision after putting drops in. I have stopped taking it and going back to doctor to try something different."
1
November 23, 2015
4
62
55,318
Bupropion / naltrexone
obesity
"I've been on Contrave for 60 days. The first week was terrible. I was so sick I didn't think I could continue. And it happened again after increasing the dose. The side affects have subsided but every so often I do something really stupid like using conditioner before the shampoo or forget to rinse the shampoo before leaving the shower. All this said, I feel fine and it's working. I'm down 12 pounds. I do have trouble with my scale. If I bump it at all my weight changes dramatically. If I move it, it looks like I've gained as much 10 pounds overnight. The auto response text messages are pretty worthless. I have tried reaching out to the email support address be there has not been any response. Overall, I'll keep taking it."
8
December 13, 2015
0
134
229,674
Lurasidone
bipolar disorde
"Never been so sick, flu like symptoms and no help with depression. I experienced anxiety and panic attacks while taking it. 3 weeks was all I could take. Back to the doctor for a medicine change. Thank God I had some Xanax to help along the way. Hope others have better luck with it than I did."
1
March 23, 2014
66
57
111,415
Ledipasvir / sofosbuvir
hepatitis c
"I hope people will find that my experience brings hope: I've had Hep C since around 1970. Was treated (interferon ribavirin Incevik) 3 times unsuccessfully. Progressed all the way to major cirrhosis and, gasp, liver cancer. Very grim outlook. BUT, I got lucky--I got a liver transplant in Nov. '14 and am doing great. Very good prognosis, feel fine. And right now, I am about 3 months into Harvoni tx and finally am clear of virus for the first time. My point is--Don't give up hope. I had myself mentally dead and buried and experienced 180 degree turnaround. Yes, I had an incredibly lucky break that not everyone gets, but there is a LOT of Hep C research going on, and new meds in the pipeline. Hang in there and don't bum yourself out."
10
September 4, 2015
55
134
102,467
Aripiprazole
agitated state
"Abilify made me extremely aggitated about the smallest things that wouldn't normally anger me. The time I was on it I am surprised I didn't end up in prison or a psych ward. One of the worst experiences of my life.. They must have had a good ad campaign for this drugs, because doctors seems to think it is the answer to everything. Fact is, the two trials done for the drug before it became the next coming of Jesus were done by the drug company who made it. Funny thing is, thy didn't hide in their trial that is caused agitation in a little less than half of their patients, which raises the question of why these companies even bother doin trials. They should just sell sugar pills, because it is clear that money was their only motivator..."
1
March 13, 2017
10
139
78,663
OnabotulinumtoxinA
overactive bladde
"Botox Bladder Beware........ I agree with that person who wished they had not let Botox anywhere near them. I had the Botox bladder procedure 8 (yes, eight) weeks ago, and I haven't peed yet (on my own). Four semi-permanet catheters the first 6 weeks and then self catheters since. Now I don't dare go out more than 3 hours after I cath....... or I'll be stranded. No hike or other lengthy activities, etc...... picture cathing behind a tree????? Another problem is that I'm getting very little info from my doctor..... maybe she's never done this before. PS--- for males it's very expensive; generally they need to put you out, and requires a surgey room. Very bad decision. Males..... don't do it; carry a bottle, & look for rtrms."
1
August 22, 2016
36
128
149,379
Mirena
birth control
"I have had Mirena for almost 3 years now. Getting It removed on Monday for sure. I suffer from depression but ever since I got the Mirena it has gotten worse and my anxiety attacks keep coming and coming. I have severe headaches that cause my vision to be blurry in one eye and my left side of my body goes numb. It's very scary and I can't live like this anymore. "
1
June 27, 2014
50
73
209,903
VESIcare
overactive bladde
"This is my second day on Veslcare. I will not take it another day. My throat and tongue are on fire and I feel very nervous and anxious. The first day it did help my overactive bladder, but the side effects are not worth the benefit. This was a sample from my doctor so I'm glad I didn't have to pay for it."
1
September 4, 2015
27
63
208,986
Belsomra
insomnia
"Ambien didn't work for me at all and made me restless & crazy. Tried Belsomra 10 mg last night (I'm a small person and tend to be quite sensitive to meds). I think the dose was fine. Falling asleep was pleasant and reminded me of how I used to fall asleep before the insomnia -- all good. But it did not stop me from waking several times in the night, particularly between 2-4, with restlessness; I was able to return to sleep pretty quickly each time though. But after 9 hours, I woke feeling like I had been in REM sleep all night -- sort of skimming along the surface of sleep but not going deep for most of it. I don't feel refreshed at all and fell back asleep in the chair after a full cup of coffee. Not for me."
3
July 18, 2015
42
142
80,820
Edluar
insomnia
"Edluar has worked better than anything I've tried. It works fast and I'm even dreaming again, which I wasn't with a few others. I actually break mine in half and only take a half dose. Still works great. Taste is not bad. Have had some issues with availability though. I hope they're not taking it off the market."
10
August 19, 2011
9
58
85,441
Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate
acne
"This is my second time starting Ortho Tri-cyclen Lo. This birth control is pretty much the only thing that works for my adult moderate/severe acne. The first time I took it after about 3 months my skin was vastly improved and after 6 months my skin was completely clear. Then after 12 months my pharmacist put me on the generic (Tricira Lo) which is a bad idea. My skin freaked out with cysts all over my chin and near my nose area. I'm on my second month of tri-cyclen and am waiting for my skin to clear up again :("
9
April 6, 2015
14
100
58,973
Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium
irritable bowel syndrome
"I also have Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. I was started on Librax upon getting my initial diagnosis, took it for several weeks and kept telling everyone how "I've never felt better in my life" and then one day on the way to work I nearly fell asleep behind the wheel of my car on the drive into work. There is a chemical in chlordiazepoxide that has a half-life of over 400 hours, so the 'benzo' part of this medicine can build up pretty quickly. I stopped the medication for awhile and have since gone back on it without any of the previously mentioned problems, but I did cut my dose down from 1 pill every 8 hours to 1 pill every 10-12.....so only 2 pills a day instead of 3. I still get the relief I need, but do not get drowsy at all."
8
October 7, 2010
64
144
124,721
Budesonide
allergic rhinitis
"I use it every day for the first week then every other day is enough to control a constantly running nose and sneezing. I have used this for more than 5 years. No side effects. I would not be without it, it works so well."
10
June 26, 2015
2
45
153,950
Vivitrol
opiate dependence
"I am a very young addict, and when I was in rehab I wasn't even aware of the shot. The shot is a wonderful thing. I have had no cravings whatsoever, and I am very hopeful for the future. The shot is not a make everything better thing however one must continue with meetings and work hard everyday at their recovery. Good Luck. Highly recommended."
10
April 9, 2012
103
65
52,241
Adipex-P
obesity
"I took this one a few years back and lost over 20 pounds in about 3 months. I'd have kept using it but didn't have the money to keep going to the doctor. Some years have passed and I'm back at another doctor who's giving me Tenuate. It's nothing like I remember with the phentermine. I was probably in better shape my first time around because Tenuate just doesn't seem the same. I don't have nearly as much energy as I did with phentermine. When I was taking phentermine I was constantly looking for something to do. I was always cleaning and moving furniture when I wasn't walking to school in the city."
10
November 11, 2009
27
113
131,421
Generess Fe
birth control
"I have been taking this pill for 5 months to even out my hormones. It took my body only one week to adjust to the pill, which I don't think is bad. My period lasts from 2 to 3 days, very very light, no cramps. I do get hungrier before the cycle, otherwise I try to watch what I eat. To all the ladies, everyone's body will react differently to the pill. The main point is that you have to find the pill which will not affect you in any way. Generess Fe is not a bad pill, it's just for some people it works, for some it doesn't. I honestly don't have any problems with the pill, I feel great. Before the pill, I was depressed, stressed. This helped me get rid of stress, anxiety and depression."
10
December 1, 2013
18
138
169,044
Vilazodone
depression
"My Dr gave me a sample pack to try, she asked me to start with 5mg and work my way up to 20, I'm up to 10mg but have terrible gas and diarrhea, thinking about going back down to 5mg since I did feel better, unfortunately no one ever feels good when you have gas and explosive diarrhea. Also my sex drive is back to normal which was a great surprise. I'm going to stay on it a little bit longer and just stay on the 5 mg hopefully the bad side effects will go away if not I will have to stop taking it."
5
February 23, 2012
22
105
141,953
Escitalopram
anxiety
"I have heardof this drug working well for others. However, I feel compelled to write my experience with this drug. I was given a four week supply of Lexapro by my doctor (10mg pills) because I had panic attacks two days in a row which I did not realize at the time was a result of over drinking. I ended up taking two pills total. The side effects I experienced were: EXTREME anxiety, nausea, headache, chest pains, cold sweats, sleeplessness, nervous energy, and just general mania. I was terrified that this would never go away. The side effects went away the fourth day after taking the second (and last) pill. That was however the worst and longest 4 days of my life. You WILL get through this!"
1
October 20, 2009
26
127
152,195
Ciprofloxacin
urinary tract infection
"I have had a uti for about 2 weeks now.. The first week I was prescribed 100mg twice a day of macrobid which did absolutely nothing to my uti. I went in for a physical days after finishing macrobid and was told I still had a uti so I was put on 500 mg of cipro twice a day. Ever since getting on cipro I have had pain everywhere in my body. I now have pain in my leg and behind my knee, I have horrible pain on my right side of my shoulder and neck & I also have a sore feeling all over my chest area.. On top of that I feel as if something on my face is swollen? It does not appear swollen but I fell my tongue is a bit bigger and so are other parts of my face.. This is torture.. I can not wait to get off of this stuf.."
2
May 18, 2016
21
157
6,956
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate
hyperhidrosis
"This stuff really does work. My right underarm would sweat almost instantly and would leave the biggest stain. Since using drysol, that has stopped. The only downside is how badly it burns. It burns and itches so badly when you first apply it, but the results are so good that the temporary burn is almost worth it."
9
February 8, 2016
9
57
34,633
Minocycline
acne
"I am a teenage girl with many breakouts all over my face, so I went to my doctor and got prescribed minocycline. After the first month my acne drastically got worse and I was just thinking that "It gets worse before it gets better", so I continued taking it for 2 years. Instead of getting better my acne worsened and has never gotten better, so I am now done taking minocycline and just starting a new prescription."
1
November 18, 2016
7
77
197,675
Desvenlafaxine
depression
"I have tried several anxiety and antidepressant medicines with not so good results. Everyone who is around me has noticed that I am happier now that I have found Pristiq. I think that it is important to know what is best for you, but Pristiq works for me."
9
June 2, 2009
21
48
219,662
Taytulla
birth control
"I got put on this pill because Minastrin took away it's discount card and gave it to Taytulla I gave it four months and it was horrible. I know that all pills have side effects and I'm pretty good about putting up with whatever they are. But this has been the worst. The mood swings, depression and fatigue are INTENSE. I'm a generally happy person, very motivated and have no history of depression. This pill made me want to give up on life. I'm going back to Minastrin and paying full price just to be able to be back to somewhat normal."
2
April 25, 2017
7
102
2,497
Camrese
birth control
"I've been on this birth control for almost 4 years. The first month I remember being very hungry all the time, but that either stopped or I learned to deal with it. I didn't get any other side effects from it. The only reason I'm not giving it a 10 is because every cycle I start spitting about two weeks before I'm supposed to get my period. I just end up taking the period pills two weeks early to get it over with and start the next pack. My periods have gotten much lighter; most days I don't even need a tampon, but I get bad cramps on 1 or 2 of the days, which I never used to get before BC. Over all I would recommend this birth control. Although you MUST take it at exactly the same time every day or you will spot earlier."
9
May 21, 2016
3
147
17,528
Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel
birth control
"I had this in for about two months, at which point I started experiencing horrible headaches. I had a migraine once, too. This happened for about a week straight. That combined with the almost constant fatigue (two naps a day sometimes) made me decide to take it out. It also killed my sex drive, but I kind of expected that."
5
August 3, 2016
3
60
115,835
Divalproex sodium
bipolar disorde
"I recently found out I was bipolar 2 at the age of 24. I was 16 getting panic attacks didn't think anything of it. Finally I started getting more stress as I got older. I was on an antidepressant for 4 years not knowing I was bipolar. Someone who is bipolar should not just take an antidepressant because it will just put them into mania. That is what was happening to me. I checked myself into the hospital for intrusive thoughts, I'm not depressed I don't want to hurt anyone or myself but didn't know why these thoughts were coming so often. I also suffer from severe anxiety. I now take 40mg of Prozac 500mg of Depakote and 0.5mg of Ativan twice a day on Ativan. My medicines are starting to work wonders for me. I'm me again!"
10
November 30, 2014
69
138
111,035
Diclegis
nausea/vomiting of pregnancy
"Diclegis is a life saver! Starting at week 6, I had terrible nausea and vomiting. It was so debilitating, I could barely keep anything down or function normally. About two weeks ago, my doctor prescribed me diclegis 4x day and its been a game changer. The only thing I've noticed is that I start to feel really sick again if I miss a dose or if I take the medication late, but other than that, I'm feeling great!"
10
April 4, 2016
3
78
119,835
Losartan
high blood pressure
"Suffered for a year with leg exercise-induced pain, severe. They worked me up for knee damage, venous and arterial disease, spine problems, all for naught. Finally, in an unrelated change, I stopped taking Losartan. Leg pain was mostly gone in 3 days and totally gone in 10 days. So one doctor made me sick, 4 doctors failed to find the answer, but luck intervened on my behalf. Leg/back pain occurs in up to 10% of users, but 4 doctors never suggested this as a cause. If ours (USA) is the best medical system in the world, God help us!"
2
October 15, 2017
46
99
126,327
Combivent
copd, maintenance
"I began Combivent, doubting it at first, but was so glad my family doctor told me about it. It has helped me tremendously. I am so relieved to have it. "
9
March 15, 2010
28
31
197,677
Desvenlafaxine
anxiety
"Have been on it for 3 months. Immediately felt a change for the better. Have lost 10 lbs. Have stopped drinking. No longer filled with rage or overwhelming despair. No side effects that I've noticed. I'd love to hear from people who have been on it longer than a few months."
9
May 30, 2009
80
51
90,381
Cheratussin AC
cough
"I had a bad cold a year or so ago, and my throat was killing me from coughing. My doctor prescribed this stuff and it made everything manageable. I was still sick, don't get me wrong, but I didn't really feel sick. At first I was worried because it made me feel different and weird, but I realized that it was just relaxing me so I could get some rest. It worked great."
9
April 11, 2012
28
73
74,891
Keppra
seizures
"My son, 11 has had absence seizures for a year now. Have been trying to treat it and have been through 7 different medicines. Added Keppra 500 mg to his 300 mg of Zonegran. The NEXT DAY after first dose of Keppra he had not noticeable seizures, but 2 weeks later he had his first and only grand mal. We took him off Keppra; the absence seizures are back, but no grand mals. "
1
August 31, 2010
6
74
141,602
Escitalopram
depression
"Another side effect I've had is I am unable to have an orgasm (I am a woman). I will still have sex and enjoy it, but I don't even feel remotely close to coming. That in my opinion is a small price to pay for the benefits of this medicine."
10
February 24, 2013
59
50
48,981
Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel
birth control
"I developed extreme depression, anxiety, and mood swings, and gained 15lbs. I eventually became suicidal. I switched to another type of bc and within 2 months my suicidal thoughts were completely gone and within 4 months my depression and anxiety were gone too. My life was the same, but I felt sane and in control of my emotions again. I also was finally able to lose weight. And my previously clear skin, which levora ruined with cystic acne, went back to normal. This is a nasty, horrible pill. It should be taken off the market."
1
September 30, 2016
7
95
184,114
Hydroxyzine
anxiety
"I take Hydroxyzine when I need it but taking it twice a day with eight hours in between gives me lots of drowsiness at around 9:00 each time. I've been taking it less now that I don't need it as much. I have no problems besides the major drowsiness and am getting great results even without taking the medicine my anxiety has improved dramatically. I should consider that fact that my size is smaller than that of an adult so the medicine probably stays in my system for longer period of time. But I highly recommend this for anyone with anxiety."
7
October 19, 2016
21
101
142,951
Etonogestrel
birth control
"The implant was inserted about 1 month ago in efforts to alleviate the depression and anxiety I feel the pill caused. I am sad to say it didn't help. And now, I am emotionally unstable with sadness, and just not caring about ANYTHING. Oh did I mention rapid weight gain with extreme cravings! And no sex drive "
1
July 15, 2017
3
58
90,605
Chateal
birth control
"Only good thing about this is not getting pregnant this birth-control pill has made me break out also I have a sharp pain and feel sick all the time and make my period late"
5
August 30, 2017
0
34
168,570
Vilazodone
major depressive disorde
"Okay so today I had a pretty good day but now I can't sleep. I have taken the 10mg as directed for 7 days and it was okay, nothing really changed. My terrible vivid dreams only seemed to get worse as I keep dreaming about the person that I love who does not love me in real life (he loves me in my dreams) and when I wake up I feel like I want to throw up. It is now 5 am and I cannot fall asleep because I'm scared to have those dreams and I keep crying hysterically about it. I don't know what to do. I don't like this. I'm 19 years old and I'm a girl and I was originally taking paxil for a whole semester."
5
May 20, 2017
3
129
213,530
Tioconazole
vaginal yeast infection
"The comments are insanely on point. I inserted this and as soon as I stood up I felt an unbearable itching sensation. It is super messy and I don't know what is going on. I literally just put this in so I don't know how it will play out but the itching is not worth it."
3
October 17, 2017
2
56