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172,883 | Clonazepam | panic disorde | "I was born into the middle of WWII in England and have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Also was sexually assaulted at the age of 4 yrs. I came over here to the States at the age of 13 and it all went downhill from there. I have major depression and have been on Prozac for many, many years. I have also been taking Klonopin for as many years and it has given me some kind of normal life. I used to get the tremors so bad that the ambulance people thought it was a grand mal seizure attack. I still get these attacks once in a while but with the help of Klonopin I can actually calm myself back to a normal state of being. I wouldn't call it a wonder medicine but it certainly helps me." | 10 | May 12, 2014 | 73 | 137 |
145,514 | Qsymia | weight loss | "So far, not so good. Today is day number 4 of the starter of the Qsymia, and I have noticed no difference in my appetite at all. I was hoping to at least have some curb if my appetite but I haven't. Thankfully, though, no side effects, either. I will give it another month after the dose gets increased, but right now I can't say I'm impressed with this medication." | 1 | November 15, 2016 | 9 | 70 |
59,606 | NuvaRing | birth control | "Nuva ring has done its purpose in a very effective way to prevent pregnancy considering it prevents without having to remember to take it everyday. However, I have been over come with horrible anxiety. Anxiety has always been a problem for me but I was always able to manage with therapy and medicine for almost 5 years now. 2 months on the Nuva ring and I feel crazy. I'm paranoid, constantly making up scenarios and pretty much convincing myself they are true and not to mention I feel helpless. I am not a cryer but I cry everyday now. I'm also tired constantly and have experienced pretty intense headaches and a lower sex drive. My friends and family have told me as well that I seem off. I took it out today in hopes of getting better." | 2 | October 20, 2017 | 3 | 137 |
72,365 | Tramadol | pain | "I just started taking this medication. It works wonders. I have been in chronic pain for over 3 years and needless to say, constant pain puts me in a terrible mood. This medication not only relieves the pain in my joints, but also helps me psychologically. I'm not sure if it is the medicine or the fact that I am pain free for the first time in years." | 9 | October 16, 2009 | 54 | 68 |
152,122 | Chantix | 0</span> users found this comment helpful. | "This is my second time taking it. The first time I got real bad headaches and nausea. This time I still get headaches once in awhile and mild nausea in the morning after taking the medicine but I can get rid of it by drinking milk. I have been a non-smoker for 3 weeks now." | 9 | May 26, 2009 | 0 | 55 |
167,500 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "Let me start off by saying that this rating is solely based on my insertion experience. After my OBGYN inserted the IUD, I felt nauseous then fainted. Everything was blurry and my arms/fingers went numb. It only lasted 15 minutes but this is called a vasovagal attack where your blood pressure drops due to a neurological shock. Only small percentage experience it, but it can still happen. Some words of advice:
1. Have someone go with you! My husband insisted he come incase my body reacted badly. Thank goodness he did as I was in no shape to drive after
2. Take ibuprofen 30 min before insertion
3. Schedule appt during your menstrual cycle (more dilated cervix)
I'm better now, just managing the abdomonal pain with ibuprofen and lots of rest" | 5 | February 24, 2016 | 2 | 131 |
225,658 | Bupropion | sexual dysfunction, ssri induced | "Male 59, in excellent health no prior problems. Started taking bupropion 3 weeks ago as adjunct to citalopram. Seems to have improved my mood, but for the past 2 weeks I have not been able to achieve orgasm. Erections are fine, just now cannot get to the happy ending. I am stopping this medicine." | 6 | February 2, 2013 | 73 | 54 |
44,719 | TheraTears Nutrition | dietary supplementation | "Sugested by ophthalmic surge after lasik surgery caused lack of tears. After few days had flu like symptoms; achy, chilled, gas, diarrhea. I thought I had the flu, so started again two days later - same symptoms lasting all day. Still didn't relate pills to symptoms - up all night and spacey the next day. Stopped taking the dang things and feel fine now, but still have dry eyes." | 1 | April 11, 2015 | 4 | 69 |
3,737 | Fioricet | headache | "Fioricet is the only medication that will quickly and effectively get rid of my migraine/tension headaches. I've tried multiple other medications, treatments without relief. Without them I'm totally incapacitated, in bed, no lights, nausea and frequent emergency room visits. So far without signs of dependence, withdrawals or addiction. However I despise the looks or comments at certain pharmacies like you're an addict! Obviously these people have never experienced severe headaches." | 10 | September 30, 2014 | 87 | 70 |
174,911 | AndroGel | hypogonadism, male | "I have been using AndroGel for almost 6 months. Then, I had a Testosterone reading of 45. Now, I am over 700 and feel much better about many things, including sex drive and desire as well as general outlook on life. I do have VERY tender nipples and find that somewhat annoying, but I am hoping that will subside." | 9 | December 9, 2009 | 61 | 59 |
144,169 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "Ive had this thing in me for a year and seven months. All it has done is make my depression and anxiety worse and cause really bad mood swings. I didn't have a period until recently and im having severe cramps. Thqbkfully I go to gwt it taken out soon. Im just gonna switch to the pill. I wouldnt recommend this to anyone." | 1 | June 18, 2016 | 7 | 63 |
112,684 | Lunesta | insomnia | "It worked great at first and I loved the medicine, but after long term use I realized it had changed my personality. At first I attributed the depression and irratibility to a recent move and change in job but as soon as I stopped the Lunesta the depression cleared and I was back to my normal self. I would maybe recommend this for only occasional use but not for any extended perion." | 1 | February 15, 2010 | 9 | 72 |
48,198 | Trimethoprim | bladder infection | "I took the 200 mg strength and was given 16 tablets. On the morning in which I took the very last dose I came out in the most horrendous rash I have EVER experienced and have told I must NEVER take that drug again. The rash - over a period of about 3 hours - spread over my entire body, including my face. I was hot and itchy beyond belief. My doctor was absolutely shocked as she said that any reaction usually appears after taking just a few tablets. I'm in U.K. so some questions are not relevant to me." | 3 | August 9, 2015 | 7 | 100 |
88,284 | Adderall | adhd | "Hi, I was tried to be put on Ritalin when I was 5 and it simply wasn’t gonna happen w my parents. So I continued school and still had c and d grades. I went to a Dr, did all these tests and said I have ADD/ADHD\ w anxiety disorder. Which was from all the MDMA abuse. So I am on 30 mg IR adderall (the ones with the 30 on em) only ones that don’t make my mouth dry and 2mg xanax 4 times a day. Let me say I wake up everyday excited to go to work. I used to be a hardcore tablet junkie and now since I take these two I don’t drink and I don’t do illegal drugs. These two rx’s We’re a match made in heaven. I take 2 green bars and 1 adderall in the morning and I’m flying at work in the IT/ software field. These two have saved my life. Best combo" | 8 | September 19, 2017 | 16 | 161 |
8,608 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "Really effective and helped me sleep, but also found myself confused and sometimes sleepwalking, in one case I was pretty badly injured jumping back into 'bed' but it was the home office desk I dove into, not the bed. It was a strange experience, because I never walked in my sleep, and thought I could clearly see and knew where I was, it equaled "bedroom" at 2 am. Take with caution." | 8 | July 25, 2010 | 9 | 71 |
109,204 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I had my second child October 21. On January 5, I decided to get the nexplanon as a birth control. I honestly hate it. I have had about 6 periods since I've gotten this birth control. The periods usually last about five to six days with a day or two in between the next time it comes on. I bleed too much & I'm honestly ready to get this out as soon as possible. It reacts to everyone differently but I guess I'm one of the unlucky ones." | 1 | March 4, 2017 | 4 | 88 |
231,761 | Trazodone | anxiety | "I had previously tried Cipralex, Wellbutrin, Effexor, Abilify, lamotrigine, mirtazapine, and benzodiazepines for my persistent anxiety. I heard that trazodone was a "weak" antidepressant, but its anxiolytic properties work magic for me. Unlike the other medications I tried I have hardly experienced any side effects except for some grogginess in the mornings. While its sedating effects aren't strong for me (I take Seroquel/clonazepam if required to fall asleep during stressful periods), my anxiety during the day and night has subsided considerably." | 9 | December 2, 2013 | 110 | 81 |
28,856 | Lexapro | anxiety | "Lexapro has worked really well for my anxiety/depression issues. The only down side is that it pretty much killed my sex drive. In the process of finding a remedy for that, for my husband's sake!" | 9 | September 1, 2009 | 14 | 35 |
198,391 | Exenatide | diabetes, type 2 | "Was on the 5mcg and increased to 10. Had the usual nausea and lost about ten pounds. A1c leveled out in the high 6's to low 7's. Got ugly last fall/winter and dropped another 35 lbs. BMI is now normal with 65 lbs lost from an initial 235lb start. Have been having a problem with low (50'5 and 60's) sugars within 2 hrs of injection/eating. This started 3 months after the latest weight loss. I was forced to sugar load with glucose and fruits to counteract the Byetta and stopped it last week (just too dangerous. I am going to ask to be put on the time release and then adjust the Glucophage to try to get a stable dial in. Testing like a mad dog my fingers are a mess. If the time release doesn't cut it I will try going back to 5mcg." | 10 | August 25, 2014 | 27 | 145 |
45,276 | Fluoxetine | anxiety and stress | "The first three weeks at 20 mg was tempestuous at best, however I truly felt as if I was turning the corner so to speak.
I suffer from somatic anxiety more then the mental part of it.
Fatigue, and headaches were common. Sleep disturbances also.
I had some great half days. After increasing the meds to 40 mg a day for two months, I decided to drop back down to 20 mgs. I lost a fair bit of weight the first 6 weeks, around 6 kilos, however after 3 months I've put it back on and then some. Will be discussing other options with my Docter soon. I would also say that anxiety or manic episodes were increased during the dosage increase, which was treated with Clonazapam." | 5 | October 22, 2015 | 9 | 127 |
157,911 | Accutane | acne | "After spending more than a small fortune for years on products and medication prescribed by my dermatologist that did nothing, I demanded Accutane. I told him I was no longer going to the dentist or the hair stylist, etc. because I was too embarrassed and wanted something that was going to work. He said it had too many side effects, including depression, to which I replied, no, THIS (pointing to my face) causes depression. FINALLY he agreed to give me the script. I still can't believe how well it worked-the excess oil was gone and my face was so clear. The only side effect was dry lips. But, my acne returned same as before within a few months of being off of it. Wish I could get a life time script for it- It's the only thing that ever helped." | 10 | September 20, 2010 | 9 | 140 |
49,746 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "Horrible birth control. I was given this because my physician didn't specify "DAW" so they gave me a generic brand because they didn't have my original prescription in stock. I've had my period for 3 out of 4 weeks I've been on it. I'm supposed to be on birth control to regulate my period and to not get pregnant, its working to prevent pregnancy but not how its supposed to." | 4 | May 26, 2015 | 3 | 70 |
229,808 | Hydrochlorothiazide / olmesartan | high blood pressure | "It is a good medicine. It brought my blood pressure down to where it should be. However, I did experience weight gain. This is evidence by the change of my medication to a different blood pressure medicine and losing 10 pounds in less than 3 weeks. I have not changed my diet in anyway since switching." | 7 | July 22, 2011 | 28 | 56 |
208,864 | Belsomra | insomnia | "This was a nightmarish experience for me. I ran out of my regular Temazepam and forgot to pick it up at the pharmacy, so I popped a 20mg Belsomra that my MD gave me a free sample of. About an hour into the drug, I started feeling very dizzy and my head felt so heavy, and I immediately felt this strong urge to knock out and fall into a deep slumber, so I went to my bed and started falling asleep. However, I started experiencing major sleep paralysis - it felt like it lasted for a long time, and my body just couldn't move even though my mind was fully aware and conscious of what was happening.
Later on during the night, I kept falling asleep and waking up sporadically. By this morning, I was beat and vowed never to take this again." | 2 | June 10, 2016 | 34 | 143 |
84,343 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I started bc when I was 15 for acne and I was on Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo for about a year. I woke up every morning sick to my stomach, I had no appetite most days, and my acne only sort of improved. My insurance switched and so I switched bc to bc for a few months straight. I went from a knockoff, to sprintec, to knockoff of that etc. All helped with the nausea a little more, not too much with my acne, and a few made me very depressed. I switched to previfem and I have been on it continuously for around 2 years now. It makes me feel so normal that the first few weeks on it I was scared it wasn't working. Not pregnant. No acne. I have my cycle down to the exact hour. Would recommend for young girls who don't react well to combo packs." | 10 | January 16, 2017 | 3 | 150 |
227,301 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I love Nexplanon. I started it about 4 months ago and it hasn't been at all terrible for me. I've been having lighter periods that last for about a week and a half. It's not that big of a deal because they are so light. I also don't get cramping at the level I used to get it. I'm hoping my period will stop all together, but either way it's still so much lighter than what I used to have before. I haven't gained any weight except maybe a pound or two but that's because I already had a weakness for sweets. I also didn't have any acne problems. I'm 16 and my skin has been as clear as a baby's bottom. I think Nexplanon had to do with it because my problem acne areas haven't had any breakouts and I love it." | 10 | September 22, 2013 | 4 | 143 |
24,583 | Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes | bowel preparation | "Prepare prep in advance adding 1/2 packet lemon crystal light and refrigerate. When time comes to drink, pour into a cup with ice and drink with through a straw. Never had any stomach cramps and actually only went to bathroom a couple of times the night before. The next morning drank the second liter in same manner as before. Still no cramps and went to the bathroom frequently until completely purged. I would highly recommend." | 10 | November 8, 2013 | 32 | 75 |
200,002 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "I started Champix mid November 2015 and have been smoke free for over 3 weeks now. I was a regular smoker for 40 years and now this is the end of smoking career. While the product works very well for me I do find no energy, bloated, gassy and no sleep at night. Also my appetite has changed a lot, and my eating habits have improved as well, no sugars or fatty foods as cravings have dropped. A good way to lose weight. Dropped 6 KG in 1 month. Will now see how it will be once I stop the medication in mid February. Best choice ever made." | 9 | January 12, 2016 | 4 | 108 |
75,168 | Mirapex | restless legs syndrome | "I started getting Restless Legs Syndrome in 2010, caught me off guard. I was taking Requip, and that worked for awhile, but I found that I was getting leg shaking during the day. Since I sit at a computer all day, this was very annoying and would actually interfere with my job. So I started taking the Requip during the day to alleviate the shaking, that made me very tired.
I went to a neurologist, and he changed my script to Mirapex. The 1st night was wonderful, the next full day, I was sleepy.
He had put me on 0.5 tabs 3x a day. I found that if I cut a tab into quarters, I could take 1/4 during the day with miminal sleepiness, and 1/2 tab at night when I wanted to sleep real good. So I end up taking the pill just 2x a day." | 9 | March 14, 2013 | 55 | 147 |
146,777 | Alprazolam | anxiety | "Anything that can get me back on track while I deal with my very occasional anxiety issues. Xanax helped me out a lot 4.5 years ago and I am in need of it again." | 10 | June 10, 2017 | 11 | 34 |
141,118 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "I am 28. I have been on this medicine now for 6 months being treated for sever OCD and anxiety. In 6 months time I have gained 30 ish pounds, my Sex drive is gone, I can not sleep at night (horrible and weird dreams), and I still can not stop thinking of a million and one things before I go to bed (example: I need to make my bed, dishes done, kids set for the next day,) I am tired all the time and I have no energy anymore for anything. I feel like I'm a different person. However I am not as bad with my OCD as I was before taking it, I am actually calm at night rather than worried if something will happen, I am just all around calmer. I am up in the air with this drug because it does seem to work but am I too calm. I am not really myself." | 5 | July 31, 2015 | 16 | 158 |
8,171 | Zolpidem | insomnia | "Oh man, this stuff works. I was on 10mg for about 5 years! My new doctor had me stop cold turkey about 3 years ago. I grew a tolerance to it and I was addicted to it. My old doctor prescribed it, after my mom died, when I was 18. I puked after taking my first dose. It made me so dizzy, it was weird. After that first time, it never happened again. The only side effect was that I'd wake up and eat without knowing it. I recall my sister saying that I had gotten up and cooked a hamburger, ate it, and went back to bed without saying a word to her. It seems to be a common side effect, though. It was great help, but I'm so glad to be off of it for good. I take Diphenhydramine to sleep when I need to." | 9 | September 20, 2016 | 20 | 147 |
59,757 | NuvaRing | birth control | "I've been on this medication for about 2 months and I've already gained 15 pounds. I'm not complaining about bigger boobs and a bigger butt, but when your starting weight is only 102 gaining that much weight makes me feel huge! I initially went on it to help with bleeding between periods and it did a great job of stopping that, but I'm scared to keep taking it because I'm gaining soooo much weight!" | 4 | October 7, 2016 | 1 | 74 |
18,247 | Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel | birth control | "I love the NuvaRing and it has no side effects on my sex drive or any other part of my life. I have tried the Implanon, pill, patch etc. NuvaRing is by far my favorite. I would recommend this to any woman!" | 10 | February 12, 2010 | 5 | 42 |
6,320 | Formoterol / mometasone | moterol / mometasone) | "I only use Dulera once a day and only one puff, but I do this every single day usually just before I go to bed. On occasion I will need a second puff during the day after I wake up. I occasionally get the pain in the side and lower back but it does not last long. I have many of the side effects but I had them long before I started using Dulera. The pain is a new one though." | 7 | September 7, 2014 | 16 | 81 |
141,897 | Escitalopram | generalized anxiety disorde | "Lexapro helped me a lot with CONSTANT anxiety. I had already tried Zoloft and Paxil, but Lexapro helped more than both combined. I still have a little anxiety, but this medicine has made my life bearable." | 9 | April 17, 2010 | 42 | 36 |
87,906 | Clindamycin | bacterial infection | "Y'all are all such babies to be adults I mean really. The side effects suck but when it comes to actually doing what its prescribed it does a great job. Suck it up people." | 8 | March 15, 2017 | 21 | 34 |
60,473 | Pyridium | interstitial cystitis | "This medicine has been a God send for me. If I miss a dose, my pain is severe enough to inhibit normal daily activities. Along with my DSMO treatments, I am slowly feeling better!" | 10 | August 4, 2009 | 42 | 34 |
214,916 | Butalbital Compound | migraine | "This is my old faithful! Works fairly quickly and takes the pain away almost completely...most doctors don't give you more than 15-20 and if you run into a spell that's longer than a few days, then they want you to try something else." | 10 | April 17, 2013 | 24 | 43 |
4,530 | Belviq | weight loss | "Took Belviq two week trial was shocked started off at 216 went to doctor when two week trial was up I was 208. I drink plenty of water. An helped curve my appetite. Only thing was now can't get put on it because my insurance doesn't cover it and its too expensive." | 10 | February 5, 2016 | 22 | 52 |
208,746 | Sulfacetamide sodium / sulfur | rosacea | "Be very, very careful with this medication if you have sensitive skin. I have oily, acne prone, red skin that is very sensitive. In the past, a sodium sulfacetamide/sulfur wash had worked very well for my skin, so I had high hopes for this medication. I put some on last night and woke up to a bright red, inflamed face. I immediately got in the shower and washed the stuff off, but it has now been approximately 6 hours and my face is even redder. My recommendation is to test this first before you use it over your entire face. I'm praying this redness goes down because I can't even leave the house as of right now." | 1 | March 7, 2017 | 14 | 117 |
124,313 | Skyla | birth control | "I got Skyla inserted this morning. I was nervous going in a little bit but was optimistic. I used the pills the night before to soften my cervix. (I don't know if it really did anything though)I went in, my doctor cleaned my cervix. My doctor measured inside my uterus, it was a little uncomfortable but nothing to bad. Then my doctor used a tool to "pinch" my cervix so it will stay open for the insertion part. THAT was painful! I have gotten piercings and have sat for a back tattoo. The pinching of my cervix was unlike anything I have felt. Don't pysch yourself out though, it only lasts a little while and just try to relax. Then she inserted the skyla, which was a tiny pinch/cramp, and she removed all the other things. Done!Easy!" | 10 | December 18, 2015 | 3 | 137 |
148,840 | Mirena | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I first had the Mirena inserted in 2008 about 6 weeks after I had a baby.. I had always suffered from unbearable cramps, irregular long MISERABLE periods.. So I thought what the heck I'll get this awesome little thing and kill two birds with one stone. I LOVE it!!! I literally haven't had a period or spotting since the day I got it put in and have not even remotely had a pregnancy "scare" I have recommended it to many people, but it doesn't work the same for everyone. Insertion both times (I'm 3 years into my second one) was easy. The first time I had normal period like cramps the day of, and the second time they just switched out the old for the new and I had zero symptoms. Aunt flow didn't even come. I highly recommend at least trying it!" | 10 | February 19, 2016 | 19 | 143 |
224,426 | Levothyroxine | underactive thyroid | "I have been on Levothyroxine for 2 months and was switched to Synthroid for another 2 months. I know it hasn't been long but it is driving my body crazy. Here's how: The Levothyroxine made my hands and feet swell badly so my doctor suggested switching to brand Synthroid well now my face and jaws are swelling. I went to the emergency room they did a CT Scan and said it was swelling in my tissue. But my doctor is insisting the medicine is not the cause and to stay on it. " | 3 | July 23, 2010 | 55 | 93 |
218,371 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | upper respiratory tract infection | "I was put on Augmentin for my upper respiratory infection and sinus infection that I had at the same time as each other. After taking it for 2 days I was feeling 80% better. People told me to watch out for side effects such as upset stomach and loose stool, I made sure to have a yogurt before each pill I took and never had an issue." | 10 | August 26, 2013 | 56 | 67 |
90,895 | Norco | back pain | "Went to ER with severe lower back pain that went down my leg. Diagnosed as sciatica and given norco 10. It totally knocked me out but did take my pain from an 8 to a 0! Broke it in half so I could stay awake after that." | 10 | June 1, 2015 | 55 | 47 |
144,770 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got my implant inserted about October 2014, insertion was a breeze and the soreness only had lasted me a week. In the months after I still got my period once a month and it does an amazing job preventing pregnancy. I have been in a monogamous relationship this entire process and my boyfriend and I love it. I have a lil weight gain but I would say that its due to lack of exercise and a bad diet (commuting an hour to college 4 days a week). Spotting was a side effect I was always aware of but its nothing out of the ordinary and is easy to maintain. I recommend. Everyone is different and it works great for me :)" | 9 | January 28, 2016 | 3 | 122 |
107,244 | Implanon | birth control | "I got this birth control inserted in April 2010 as I was in a long term relationship and taking the oral pill but was very forgetful in taking it. Implanon was recommended by a friend who I trusted very much so I did no research and took her word for it!! I have to say I have never looked back since. After reading the side effects I can honestly say I've never had any! I get the usual monthly trouble i.e. headaches and cramps but nothing compared to what I would be use to. I do get my period every month like clock work to the day to the hour which I find very reassuring. I also have a very healthy sex life with my partner and have had not experienced weight gain in fact I have lost 3 stone on a healthy diet since it was put in." | 10 | March 24, 2012 | 0 | 149 |
27,894 | Lexapro | anxiety | "I first started lexapro when I had a massive panic attack in October 2015 it came out of no where and after seeing doctors they disagnosed me with health anxiety.. I'm a mum of 2 and I'm always constantly worrying if I have cancer or if that niggle in my leg was something bad... After my panic attack j was put on 2.5mg and the first week was horrible.. Nauseous, feeling Crap and solo tired... After that I started feeling so much better. I'm not on 15mg and very happy.. I started letting anxiety rule me life and it was turning me into someone I wasnt.. I've always been scared of the stigma of having to me on medication to get me through life however if it helps me be a happier person and a better mum then I'm more then happy with my decision" | 10 | May 27, 2016 | 47 | 145 |
81,885 | Liraglutide | weight loss | "Week 1 down 4 lbs. Very little sickness, not craving food either. I eat because I know its needed. I'm excited so far. Just moved up to 1.2 and still doing great." | 7 | January 27, 2017 | 13 | 32 |
61,664 | Citalopram | anxiety and stress | "My doctor prescribed Citalopram to deal with my anxiety, after nearly 2 weeks of taking them I'm feeling a lot less stressed and calmer with every day life and children (girls 15 & 9). The only down side I've experienced is that I am quite lethargic/sleepy but that maybe down to me being off work and having that chilling out time on my own at home. Citalopram has definitely put me back on track in my own frame of mind." | 10 | May 8, 2016 | 39 | 80 |
162,159 | Denosumab | osteoporosis | "My Mom got this shot a month ago and her life has been hell. Extreme pain that she ended up in the hospital getting injections for pain and on morphine. Extreme headaches to where she can not function along with god awful headaches. Jaw pain, muscle cramps, fevers, stomach issues, bladder issues. short time memory issues, and with all this happening she is now depressed from all the issues which now gives her anxiety wondering if these will go away or not. The sad thing is that not all the symptoms right after the shot. They show up weeks later and no one can tell you how long they will last," | 1 | March 11, 2017 | 115 | 111 |
151,129 | OxyContin | pain | "I have suffered with degenerative disc disease, 5 herniated discs and arthritis in my lumbar spine and neck. I have taken every medicine available, have tried all the injections but NOTHING works like Oxycontin. I now have a very rare form of Leukemia which doubled the pain that I was already in. " | 10 | January 25, 2012 | 32 | 53 |
48,859 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I'm on my 2nd pack of aubra. I have tried two other brands of 2 phase birth control pills and I tried progesterone only pills (POP) too before aubra. The POP gave me so many issues. Well with all the issues I went back to planned parenthood and she gave me aubra. However, I wanted to let you know what I've experienced with aubra. My period came with the placebo pills. It was the best period I have ever had in my life. I hardly noticed it! No cramps, light, no bloating, good energy level, and exactly the right number of days. I was feeling great! Started the 2nd pack. As the days have gone by my face, neck and upper back have broken out in very painful acne. I am 28 and haven't had any major acne since I was 19. I'm going to finish out this pack. Then no more!" | 6 | December 16, 2016 | 0 | 152 |
52,112 | Adipex-P | 7</span> users found this comment helpful. | "This is the best diet medicine ever. I have been taking this pill for years. I generally take it two days on and one day off for efficacy and it has worked. When I first started taking this medicine I did not follow any type of eating plan and would stop and gain all my weight back. That made me realized I had to use an eating plan of my choice, like weight watchers. Low carb diet is my choice. This pill has taught me how to eat also. I ate sweets all the time before this pill and now eat a sweet only the day I do not take the pill. I recently went off Adipex in December because my doctor feels my heart rate was high (103, 115, etc.) I went back on them and monitor my heart rate because I gained 15 pounds. No other medicine out there like it." | 10 | April 13, 2011 | 7 | 153 |
232,049 | Trazodone | insomnia | "I have taken trazodone off and on for about five years. As long as I'm taking it every night it works just fine, but if I skip a night I won't sleep at all. No physical dependence, but if I've been taking it regularly and then stop I can't sleep more than an hour a night for at least a week. Works well when taken nightly, but has a horrible rebound effect." | 7 | April 17, 2009 | 109 | 72 |
211,228 | ProAmatine | postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome | "Didn't seem to lower my heart rate very much, except when I tried to walk around in physical therapy class. Then it caused a severe drop in my heart rate, from about 95 in the relaxed sitting position, to below the 50s when I walked a few yards. Bradycardia is a documented side effect, and unfortunately one I suffered from. Also had lots of goosebumps, tingling scalp, chills and flushing throughout the day. I'm not totally knocking it, because I know it works for some POTS patients, but it wasn't the medicine for me." | 3 | October 1, 2010 | 34 | 94 |
137,724 | Enbrel | rheumatoid arthritis | "I just wanted to share this in case there are any apprehensive people worried about having to get an injection. This is only my first week on Enbrel, but I feel like I have had some loosening of my joints and a reduction in pain. What I really wanted to share was that the injection is not nearly as scary as it sounds and does not cause a lot of pain. I was so scared to get a shot because of the comments online but my boyfriend finally injected my thigh with the sure click auto injector. IT'S NOT THAT BAD! I did it on my upper thigh and I barely felt any pain at all, I really built it up in my head! The side effects (nausea, diarrhea) are worse than the injection but not so severe. If you are new don't waste your time worrying and good luck!" | 9 | April 11, 2016 | 61 | 150 |
197,854 | Metoprolol | high blood pressure | "I have tried the generic version (extended release) after using brand name Toprol XL. The generic did not work well for me. After a few days it felt like I hadn't taken the medicine. Toprol XL works great, and when i swapped back to the original I felt great again. There must be some difference in the release between the two. This med brings the BP into 120's over low to mid 70's range where I was reg 140's/90's. It also helps bpm from mid 90's down to upper 70's." | 10 | September 16, 2017 | 10 | 90 |
228,020 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I was on the pill for about three months, and the first month I took it at the same time each day but that started to change over time and I still got pregnancy scares each month. So I got the Implanon put in about a month ago, I wasn't sure if I wanted to get it due to all of the negative comments.. but it's BEYOND worth it. I'm afraid of needles, so it took awhile for me to get the numbing shot, but after that it's pain free. You honestly can't even feel it being put in, at all. I have a little red spot where it was put in but nothing extreme. The only bad part was the huge bandage you had to wear for 24 hours, it made it hard to move. I recommend this to anyone who doesn't want pregnancy scares or a child in the next three years!" | 10 | May 2, 2011 | 0 | 154 |
151,646 | Chantix | smoking cessation | "I just started Chantix and am only on day 4, so I am still smoking. I can tell changes already due to the taste. I no longer want to smoke, it has been great. If the rest of the treatment goes to plan I know this will work." | 10 | April 16, 2015 | 27 | 48 |
174,271 | Betamethasone / calcipotriene | psoriasis | "I love Taclonex, this is amazing I have had psoriasis for the past 12 years. I have been waiting many years for something to finally help my knees and elbows. After a week using this product saw the results. I couldn't be happier." | 10 | September 8, 2013 | 16 | 43 |
150,182 | Mucinex D | cough and nasal congestion | "I took two pills at 3:00 pm, I fell asleep around 10:30 pm and woke up wide awake at 1:00 am! I'm still sneezing and coughing but I'm feeling better than I was before so it works but now I'm wide awake and can fall back asleep and I feel funny like my heart beat is slower. I sure hope this feeling passes!" | 8 | September 16, 2014 | 39 | 63 |
26,907 | Insulin degludec | diabetes, type 2 | "My blood glucose was under control with readings around 100. I was taking long acting insulin twice a day and short acting 3 times a day. My doc insisted I switch to tresiba (50u). My appetite has increased, especially craving for carbs. My fasting morning blood glucose is often over 200" | 5 | September 30, 2017 | 4 | 51 |
20,480 | Afrin | nasal congestion | "After many long frustrating attempts by many people to open the blasted bottle, I read another review that said to turn it upside down and push with all your might, so I turned it upside down, pushed the cap *into* the neck of the bottle and squeezed the bottle so hard I worried it might burst, and it *Finally* opened. Then I was afraid to close it, worried that I wouldn't be able to reproduce the miraculous feat of opening it. This is NOT a 'childproof' cap. This IS the medicine bottle equivelence of Fort Knox. The effort wasted on trying to get it open is unreasonable. Shame on Bayer. As a physician, I used to recommend Afrin for nasal congestion. Not anymore." | 1 | March 7, 2017 | 12 | 123 |
81,857 | Liraglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "I started November 18, 2016...First three weeks was super hard, fatigue and lost of appetite. Dr. gave me my first pen in the office. Took shot and straight to work to vomit. Today is December 27, 2016 and I am down 22 pounds. Insurance company notified they will stop paying for the medication effective 01/01/2017." | 7 | December 27, 2016 | 27 | 55 |
6,518 | Sodium biphosphate / sodium phosphate | constipation | "I'm 7 days post spinal surgery and had been provided stool softener after surgery to help movement. After 4 days, trying sennacot, dulcolax, Beet root juice, plums, prunes & milk of magnesia I tried Fleet. Like the other reviews state, it isn't really uncomfortable, but just gets things moving. I recommend that you buy more than one, as I bought the twin pack and it was only a few dollars.
First use, I only moved things enough that the hard bits came away. Then, there was some relief. Later that evening, I guess finally the other items I taken pushed the rest through so I had bad diarrhea on/off for a while. However, I felt 10X better.
The next day, I kept normal with a bowel movement and again on day 7, I'm using the 2nd bottle." | 10 | August 11, 2017 | 3 | 137 |
3,402 | Nitrofurantoin | urinary tract infection | "I've only started taking this medication today I'm meant to take 4 tablets a day. After my 3rd tablet I feel extremely nauseated with severe stomach cramps and so fatigued. I don't think I can last another 2 days on this medication. I'm seriously thinking whether to go in work or not tomorrow because I feel so bad." | 1 | November 30, 2015 | 7 | 58 |
68,566 | Medroxyprogesterone | birth control | "Please steer clear of this. I was on the injection for about 8 months when I unknowingly had a miscarriage. I never had my period when I was on depo and never imagined I could be pregnant until I was in the ER. It was such a traumatizing experience, I hope nobody has to go through what I had to go through because this injection failed to work." | 1 | June 23, 2017 | 3 | 68 |
176,485 | Lorazepam | anxiety | "Very effective for me. It has also been prescribed for my vertigo as well as anxiety. 0.5 mg is enough for me to feel the anxious feeling subside. Sometimes even half a pill is fine to take the edge off. I only use about 5 pills a month." | 8 | September 23, 2012 | 53 | 48 |
47,201 | Thyroid desiccated | underactive thyroid | "I had used Armour Thyroid 5yrs. ago. I had bowl surgery, which really messed my whole body up. I stopped it. Now, I started Armour Thyroid back up, seems, I cannot be without it. I got sick, and continue to do so, if I cannot get this medication. I get more sick, if I get synthroid, and the other thyroid meds. However, with Armour Thyroid, It already has the t3 and t4 for me, so my body will not break down the synthroid or other thyroid meds, as with Armour Thyroid, its a God send. Now, I got a pharmacy thats using a compound to make my 30mg for me in a capsule format. I feel I need my 60mg back as I was on 5yrs. ago. I feel the capsules compound isnt right or not as strong, seems I need more to make me feel better." | 10 | February 13, 2010 | 36 | 147 |
85,758 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I love it however I did have a few problems with it. During my first pack I had my period from day one on the pill, till I started the second pack. Now about to start my third and I don't have my period at all. Can't be pregnant, I'm always very careful but just don't know where it went. Other than that, I absolutely recommend it." | 9 | January 25, 2014 | 12 | 67 |
112,639 | Lunesta | insomnia | "The only problem, besides the aftertaste, is that I find I need to go to bed within 10 minutes of taking the medicine or the sleepy effect just doesn't happen and I'm left tossing and turning the rest of the night." | 8 | March 26, 2013 | 51 | 41 |
79,309 | Plan B One-Step | emergency contraception | "So me and my boyfriend had sex and the condom broke !! We where both so scared we are both still young and don't need a baby well the next day I took plan B one step around 35 hours after he finished in me and today I just feel tired I'm hoping it will work (I was in my fertile window)" | 6 | September 14, 2015 | 3 | 62 |
42,951 | Ryzolt | pain | "It's okay. I take it (not every day) for back pain and migraines. First time I took it I threw up, probably because I've never taken any narcotic pain killers before. It still frequently makes me nauseous when I take it and takes a good four hours to really kick in and work.
Personally, these days, I find much more luck with medical marijuana. Not habit-forming, and much safer." | 4 | December 21, 2009 | 27 | 69 |
13,380 | Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine | atigue | "I was started on addaroll in 2002, while in a rehabilitation center for teenagers. I didn't know what ADD was , I knew I couldn't concentrate but never seemed I had a disorder. When I started taking, I realized I could focus easier. I went on to graduate high school. I'm 29 years old now, I'm still prescribed, however the pills dont do much since I've been taking the highest dose for several years every day. Without iim so tired, literally fall asleep sitting up. I've realized how addictive these are, they are becoming harder to fill in certain areas because more n more people are getting prescriptions, I myself was the only person i knew of prescribed in small town indiana, years ago, now my entire home town is on this medicine." | 8 | June 18, 2016 | 17 | 133 |
150,394 | Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim | bacterial infection | "Got this for a UTi. Literally took 2 pills so far and I'm already planning to stop taking it. It's 2:30am and I cannot fall asleep but I am so tired, I am shaking uncontrollably and am having extreme anxiety along with nausea. Helped with the symptoms of my UTI so far but not worth the side effects." | 2 | April 19, 2017 | 12 | 58 |
57,125 | MiraLax | constipation | "I am on my fourth day and still no bowel motion. Each time I took at night an hour before bedtime with water and it's amazing because there really isn't a taste at all. You would never know anything was added to the water. Just make sure you stir it so the water is pretty clear to keep it tasteless. I do have to say over the last 4 days I haven't had any bloating or gas." | 4 | July 9, 2012 | 50 | 77 |
176,448 | Lorazepam | anxiety | "Severe social anxiety to the point of not being able to interact with people in public, couldn't go to seminar classes where speaking was required. Would sweat profusely with my heart beating out of chest. Now I take one 1 mg pill most days (not all) along with clonidine daily and I feel fine! I participate in lecture discussions, talk to people around me, etc. Side effects: a slight "nodding" effect" and bit drowsy but I sort of like its cool breeze of sedation. Great medicine!" | 9 | January 14, 2014 | 31 | 86 |
55,144 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "I've been on contrave for about 6 weeks. I've dropped only about 5 pounds. I could not handle the severe nauseousness so I only take 3 pills a day. 4 is too much for me. But this pill does curve my appetite after about 10 minutes of eating." | 5 | April 9, 2016 | 8 | 48 |
122,337 | Dymista | allergic rhinitis | "I've had sinusitis for over 12 months which resulted in nasal polyps. Due to have polyp removal operation this year (2017) but due to the effectiveness of Dymista I am hoping that it will shrink the polyps enough that I won't need to have the surgery. I've tried every nose spray and also steroid drops in the past with no effective results. 4 days into the treatment using 2 sprays twice a day and I am already seeing drastic improvements it does cause me to have severe sneezing fits for a few minutes after using it but that's nothing compared to what I've been going through over the past 12 months. Yes occasional bad taste but I don't see what people moan about this. What's worse, a bad taste for a few minutes or relief from your symptoms." | 10 | January 28, 2017 | 10 | 138 |
10,817 | Mononessa | birth control | "I have to say this pill has been a miracle for me. I was scared reading some other reviews of what people said but take everything with a grain of salt because everyone's body is different. There will be a right pill out there for you! I wanted birth control to regulate things and clear my hormonal acne. I got prescribed Sprintec and got the Mononessa. After one month things are great. My acne is cleared just left over marks healing. My moods have improved. I feel happier and less anxious. Sometimes a little hungry and sore/bigger breasts but my breasts were small so that's a plus for me. Light flow and little cramping first day. Never felt sick and no headaches at all and no weight gain." | 9 | February 2, 2015 | 25 | 128 |
74,728 | Jakafi | polycythemia vera | "I was diagnosed with polycythmia vera in 2007. Itching, terrible itching, has been my main complaint and hydroxyurea didn't help. I was taking Atarax four+ times a day plus getting light therapy 2-3 times a week. With Jakafi, I take Atarax 1-4 x day, and don't need light therapy. However, when it's really warm or allergens are in the air, I take Emend off-label.
Side effects of Jakafi: more susceptible to infection, possibly anemia, possibly higher erythropoietin levels." | 8 | October 18, 2017 | 1 | 78 |
211,829 | Lamotrigine | seizure prevention | "Started in 2005 with a low dose 50 mg once daily in evening time with no regard to food. It has done a miracle in my case I am virtually 100 % seizure free. No noticeable side effects in my case except dreams in 1st week, as I remember when I started 11 years ago. In 2011 I stopped taking it as I thought I don't need it any more but I had a fit again very soon, so I started again immediately. In 2012, I tried to be over smart and reduced its dose to 25 mg 1 OD, but soon afterwards I had another episode though it was less intense and I controlled myself. Since then I never thought again to discontinue or reduced its dose, I take it each day every day religiously honestly without a break like my breakfast every morning." | 10 | December 31, 2016 | 10 | 145 |
141,946 | Escitalopram | depression | "I took this medicine about 2 years ago for anxiety and depression for about 3 months. I could feel the effects of it in just 2 or 3 days and it made me feel like a complete zombie. I had no personality and I kept catching myself sitting there and in a daze. It also caused me to be very drowsy all the time." | 1 | November 4, 2009 | 30 | 64 |
154,427 | Zorvolex | pain | "This is an update since my last post. I took Zorvolex for 1 month. Experienced only one side effect - slight increase in blood sugar. But, it's finally under control. I can sit & watch TV. Take a brisk walk around the park. I still err on the cautious side & wear my back brace during any physical activity like grocery shopping, gardening, vacuuming, washing the car, etc. I occasionally have to stop, stretch & rest my back. I'm 63 years old & this is as close to normal as my back is going to get. That my friends, is good enough for me!" | 10 | April 28, 2016 | 27 | 104 |
55,751 | Effexor | depression | "Please listen to me when I say that "never start this medication"!!!!! I was reluctant to try this only because a friend of mine talked to me about the withdraws. I (at the time) didn't have any plans on coming off of it so I thought....what the hay. I was going through a difficult time in my life and needed something to help my anxiety and depression that came from hurting those around me from my anxiety. This medication changed me. I didn't see it at the time. It made me completely numb to everything around me. Yes I could cry but did I really "feel" hurt? It caused me to leave a very amazing job that I was only at for 6 months...kinda one of those lifetime opportunities that I could kick myself for screwing up. Awful medication!!!!!!!" | 1 | June 10, 2015 | 30 | 139 |
183,476 | Cymbalta | depression | "Within 24 hours of taking this pill, I became sick and lost the ability to get an erection. So yeah thats fun. I have taken several antidepressants through the years and I have never experienced side effects this bad." | 1 | June 11, 2011 | 6 | 39 |
13,177 | Sinemet | restless legs syndrome | "This has been a God send for me. I have been prescribed carbidopa-levodopa 25/100 for 10 years and am currently 53 (age). While it may affect others differently, I have seen absolutely no side effects. If I am beginning to feel restless legs syndrome, this medicine seems to take about an hour to eliminate the symptoms. Since these symptoms seem to come over me as I relax into the evening, I simply take one in advance and another just before bed. I also take it just before long drives and flights. Works great for me and I hope others may be as fortunate. I tried Requip at one time but it made me groggy." | 10 | December 13, 2012 | 87 | 114 |
227,723 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have had nothing but good experiences with the implant, no pain or issues, periods are completely gone, procedure was quick and painless overall I love the fact that it lasts three years, which is so much easier then an everyday pill that affects my hormones and makes me a moody mess, the implant however does not affect my mood which is so nice." | 10 | January 22, 2012 | 0 | 64 |
87,633 | Naproxen | muscle pain | "Had hip strain due to car accident. Was in severe pain for one whole day. Took one tablet of naproxen 20mg that night. Don't know where the pain went next morning! Have not taken another pill" | 9 | September 9, 2013 | 10 | 36 |
13,098 | Xolair | urticaria | "I have had daily hives from June 2015 until October 2015, Despite prednisone and mega dose of Anti-Histamine, my hives kept coming every single day. I started xolair in October 2015 and took my first 150 ml shot in October 30, 2015, then In November27, 2015 and then in December 23, 2015. Unfortunately after my 3rd shot and on Christmas day, my hives came back with vengeance and I kept having them daily. The in January 13, 2016, I took 2 shots (300 ml) and still nothing. My hives have been getting worse on a daily basis. I am due for 2 shots next week again. I hope it will work out. Did anyone experience that? Xolair works for couple months then stopped working? Do you think it will work again after few more shots?" | 7 | February 10, 2016 | 48 | 135 |
44,013 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I loved it. Lost 5 lbs (switched from Nuva Ring). Plus it costs less. Also I used to have HORRIBLE periods every month prior to the pill. Now I get a horrible period every other month. For example I would have a light period, 3 days long, no cramps. Then the next month I would have a period for 7 days, heavy period, and horrible cramps. I would rather have no period, so I am switching to the shot." | 8 | February 19, 2012 | 0 | 79 |
154,929 | Metronidazole | trichomoniasis | "The medicine taste horrible but it works ! I coated it with peanut butter to take away from the taste & took it with milk. I also made sure to have food on my stomach. The first two days I took with water it was horrible then I did the peanut butter idea wayyyyy better and milk helped with upset stomach and nauseating feeling" | 10 | March 29, 2017 | 9 | 64 |
220,767 | Loestrin 24 Fe | 4</span> users found this comment helpful. | "The first six months of this pill were a dream. I had been so fed up all the other pills I've tried. There was no weight gain (I was able to lose my freshman 15) and my sex drive was great, though no improvement or decline of the acne situation. Six months in, I started getting two periods a month and gained 20 pounds in places I've never gained weight before. My emotions have been absolutely out of control: constantly irritable, always on the verge of tears, and no energy. I'm still on it for the simple fact that going off it could cause unbearable depression-- I've tried before. Currently attempting to get to my home gyno and get a new prescription. " | 2 | February 5, 2010 | 4 | 123 |
11,288 | Telmisartan | high blood pressure | "I have been on Micardis 40mg then 80mg for the last 10 years. My blood pressure hovers around 140-150/90-95. I am 5'11" and weigh 105kg. I've not had any major side effects that I can tell, but recently in the last 1 year when I turned 44, I started to experience insomnia. At first it was for a few days, then weeks. The longest bout of insomnia I had was 5 weeks where I couldn't sleep (tossing/turning) until 5-6am. Thereafter I could sleep for about 2 or 3 hours before I had to get up for work. I've checked some medical websites and apparently telemisartan drugs like Micardis may cause insomnia." | 6 | January 5, 2017 | 26 | 111 |
7,484 | Xanax | anxiety | "I urge anyone to start on the smallest dose as I was pleasantly surprised that a tiny nibble of 2mg worked amazingly quick and helped curtail a full blown attack. I have taken a full 2 mg at once when panic attack was at worst. I simply fell asleep and awoke with same anxiety. If I take the small dose as I feel the attack coming on, it just stops. I know everyone is different but I have always been within the mindset that the stronger the better with meds. That has not been the case with Zanax for me. I also keep in mind this is a med that your body will eventually need more of for equal benefit. It's a miracle med for those who have unexplained fear. It has saved my marriage!" | 10 | August 28, 2016 | 48 | 135 |
169,941 | Halobetasol | eczema | "I had really bad eczema on my hands and I was in so much pain I couldn't even work anymore. I was always sad, mad and in constant pain. I used this for a week and it completely cleared up. I am so happy, this medicine is amazing." | 10 | October 31, 2011 | 13 | 48 |
93,255 | Vortioxetine | depression | "I was admitted to the hospital with suicidal ideation after beginning this medication. I was probably on it 3 weeks and then was in the hospital a week. I went from feeling depressed to suicidal that fast. I blame the medication. I hear it works wonders for some but for me it was terrible." | 1 | January 14, 2016 | 34 | 54 |
59,412 | Zyrtec | allergic rhinitis | "I have had allergic rhinitis for as long as I can remember. OTCs worked for a while but my symptoms always returned. My primary care provider prescribed Zyrtec and Flonase. Though prescribed to use each of these medications on a daily basis, I use them only when required and the combination halts my attacks within 20 minutes of taking them. I could not be happier with this regimen." | 10 | February 18, 2009 | 11 | 68 |
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