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108,522 | Amphetamine | adhd | "My 5 1/2 year old son was given this in the past month. We switches from Quillivant XR. This is much better for him. He thinks much more clearly, can focus, have a conversation. He doesn't have the anxiety that Quillivant was causing or the emotional crash when the medicine wore off. It's very expensive even with insurance since its so new, but the doctor gave us a discount card to make it very affordable and another problem is all pharmacies don't carry it. Overall much better for his ADHD and less side effects. His school even noticed an immediate difference." | 10 | July 20, 2017 | 16 | 101 |
114,371 | Tacrolimus | atopic dermatitis | "Probably the best Ointment I have ever used. I used to use Hydrocortisone but my Doctor took me off it due to the risk of atrophy. All I can say is my face is remarkably different compared to a year ago thanks to Protopic. It's safe to use too. I'm at the 12 month mark now so will need to see a Dermatologist soon to decide on using it long term but I really hope I never have to stop using it!" | 10 | May 14, 2014 | 36 | 82 |
136,210 | Relpax | migraine | "I have really severe migraines about 4-5 times per week. My doctor suggested Relpax! I tried it, and it took my migraine away within 20 minutes. The best medication I have tried by far. I take 20mg pills. I decided to use that dosage because I can get more pills for my money. I would say the downsides to Relpax are the blurred vision and upset stomach. I generally try to drink a lot of fluids and eat a small snack when I take it. This seems to help settle the upset stomach quicker. This medication is extremely expensive." | 10 | June 17, 2010 | 14 | 99 |
86,091 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "I kept the medication in the refrigerator and mixed with cold water. I used the straw method and put it as far to the back of my mouth as possible and kept the tip of my tongue pressed against my lower teeth so the taste wasn't so bad. It's a grape medicine taste initially followed by a salt water after fast which is the worst part." | 9 | September 2, 2015 | 11 | 66 |
101,436 | Atralin | acne | "I have had acne since I was 9, I am now 19. I've literally tried every acne treatment out there. I had severe breakouts around the nose and T area. I used to be on Duac, an antibiotic and Differin then I just dropped down to Duac because I didn't like the other two. The Duac worked better then any other treatment that I tried so I thought that was the best it was going to get. But I switched dermatologist just because my doctor was booked. The new one put me on Atralin at night and Duac in the morning. My skin started clearing up immediately. I've been using it for 3 months now and the only time my skin broke out is when I skipped 2 weeks on using it. It is pricey but ask your doctor about the discount card." | 10 | August 17, 2011 | 14 | 143 |
210,550 | Mirtazapine | anxiety | "I have been on mirtazapine for a while now and my anxiety was mostly kept in check until I had a pulmonary embolism which can cause anxiety, then the anxiety kicked into high gear. The Dr increased the dosage from 15mg to 30mg. Hopefully that will provide some relief, so I can rate the drug as a 10" | 6 | November 7, 2017 | 2 | 58 |
144,048 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I have 3 daughters and 2 of them had this bar implanted and both have bleed for over 3 months. The statistic that 1 out of every 10 woman might bleed is a LIE! Everyone I have spoken with that has used this has had it removed due to continuous bleeding. I DO NOT suggest using this type of birth control." | 1 | July 21, 2016 | 2 | 61 |
12,852 | Prednisolone | nephrotic syndrome | "My daughter has minimal change disease for many years since 5 years old. She is tolerating prednisolone pretty well with minimal side effects. Yes she is smaller size than her peers but not so small as to be of concern. Her eyes are okay and she did not have cataracts after so many years on this medicine. At this time, she is still dependent on this medicine. Hopefully she grows out of the disease when she reach puberty which is the case for many children with MCD. Thanks." | 9 | May 16, 2016 | 1 | 88 |
86,143 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "After reading The reviews here, I followed the advice of using lemon wedges and drinking a sip of water after each gulp of Suprep. I was unable to drink it all in one go, but it was good to know that keeping it in the refrigerator before hand and icing up water for sipping definitely helped. Experienced chills and overall it was a nasty evening of preparation. Definitely helped to go on a liquid diet low fiber in the days leading up to the procedure." | 9 | August 3, 2015 | 12 | 85 |
192,205 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "I have a history of mental illness, but have not been on medication for about a year and had no problems since then. After starting this medication, I started to have symptoms of depression and anxiety, irritability and mood swings. Hopefully I will be able to find a new form of birth control." | 1 | February 19, 2016 | 2 | 53 |
69,317 | Buprenorphine | chronic pain | "I've had Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) and chronic back and neck pain for over 15 years. My pain Dr. decided to try my on fentynal patches for 2 months then put me on subsolv, then buprenorphine for 2 weeks. I found little or no relief from the last , fentynal had too many side effects. I never felt withdrawal when we started the process, but I never got sick on the subsolv either. I don't know if I am different or what. I do know that it was a 3+long experiment in different options of my pain control that worked very little, if at all. I had huge expectations as I was told the buprenorphine should drop my pain level dramatically...well it didn't if anything it got worse. I'm back on my morphine ER and norco that worked before and my pain level is a solid 8." | 1 | July 15, 2017 | 5 | 147 |
164,522 | Diclofenac | muscle pain | "I have been battling gout for decades, my sawbones prescribed Diclofenac for when I have a flare up. However, I'm also a hardcore weightlifter. Often I'm so sore that I can hardly move. I take one of these and it's like a miracle pill, pain goes away. I don't take them often, but when I do...it works BIG TIME!" | 10 | October 22, 2013 | 18 | 59 |
141,615 | Escitalopram | anxiety | "To make a long story very short, I've been struggling with perfectionism, chronic stress, anxiety, compulsive thinking, depression (Especially with nightfall) and a fear of sleeping. There has been a wide variety of physical manifestations such as Irritable bowel, fatigue etc..... So over all it's been a real nightmare.
The 10mg dose of Lexapro was to high for me and I had a bad reaction my first time. I'm now on 5mg and so far it's relieved just about all my problems but my memory is clouded, takes more time to orgasm and I space out a lot. To have the most success with feeling better you need to also make an effort to change your life. Just keep that in mind." | 8 | February 5, 2013 | 45 | 122 |
135,785 | Percocet | pain | "I have really bad back pain and at such a young age I take Percocet 4 times a day and it allows me to sleep and work where as other medications just made my stomach upset. I would rate it a 9 for the relief it gives you I honestly felt like I could not function anymore I was in so much pain and now I enjoy walking I don't have to stop ever 10 minutes to catch my breath from my pain." | 9 | October 30, 2013 | 60 | 83 |
162,337 | Hyaluronan | osteoarthritis | "I just had my second injection on 12/2--one more on 12/9. The first injection was very painful and my knee was sore for two days. The second injection did not hurt at all and my knee was fine immediately after. This knee pain has been going on for two years and I finally have relief. I'm just hoping it lasts longer than 6-months. I would definitely advise anybody who has this problem to at least try it. It is working for me!" | 8 | December 5, 2009 | 49 | 82 |
121,158 | Venlafaxine | hot flashes | "I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at age 41. Fortunately for me, it was Stage 0 DCIS. Unfortunately for me, the hot flashes started a few years later and almost ruined my life. I was getting about 30 a day, including having to get out of bed to walk around outside to cool down every hour. I was on no sleep, couldn't work, couldn't function. I couldn't take anything because of the BC but I knew I couldn't continue like that so I did my own research, spoke to 3 different oncologists and told my doctor about the drug. He had never heard of it but gave me a few samples. The hot flashes literally disappeared immediately. I took them for a year with zero side effects except 15 lbs weight gain but I wasn't dieting or exercising. Saved my life!" | 10 | November 6, 2016 | 43 | 141 |
196,425 | Eszopiclone | insomnia | "I just started Lunesta last night 3 mg and it did nothing for me so I took another and nothing. I have tried ambien 10mg and trazadone 500mg a and I felt like I had a cup of sugar my insomnia is really bad. Does anyone know of a really good sleep pill that actually works?" | 2 | November 10, 2015 | 21 | 56 |
208,090 | Zyclara | keratosis | "26 spots came out the first week. A few were very big (larger than a pencil eraser) and they oozed like a greenish pus. but....only a tiny bit of itching during the healing weeks. Seemed to work great!" | 10 | March 12, 2014 | 17 | 38 |
199,883 | Varenicline | smoking cessation | "Chantix is a miracle. It's the best thing to help with quitting smoking. The first week is tough and I had some muscle aches that eventually went away. The dreams are very lucid and real but not bothersome. Some are actually enjoyable. It's a shame my insurance doesn't pay for the medication because it costs $350.00 but it's worth it." | 10 | April 17, 2016 | 10 | 60 |
133,055 | Loestrin 24 Fe | birth control | "This was the first birth control I was on. It was terrible. I had two periods a month and had rage like a crazy person. Also, I was depressed all the time and just felt like sitting in the comfort of me, myself and I. I don't want to blame the birth control for my breakup with my boyfriend at the time but I definitely think it was a huge part. " | 1 | April 19, 2012 | 4 | 72 |
84,527 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "Really pleased with this BCP. I have tried tri-lo-cyclen and tri-lo-estraylla but this works great for acne and birth control. Helped my hormone levels balance out without weight gain, bloating, or any other bad stuff." | 9 | October 1, 2016 | 0 | 35 |
215,769 | Copper | birth control | "I had my copper IUD placed while I was on my period. Your uterus is dilated during your period making insertion easier. The insertion felt like the onset of birthing contractions and it lasted about 30 seconds to 1 minute. I have read a lot of reviews where girls bleed for weeks after insertion. My doctor said that usually only happens if you are coming off of certain types of birth control, but the IUD should not be the cause of it. He was right. Prior to insertion I was not on birth control for a very long time. I had a heavier period after insertion and I cramped a bit that day. My period lasted for my usual amount of time. I had relations about a week after with no complication with above if not average size and he did not feel it." | 10 | December 6, 2016 | 5 | 144 |
151,301 | OxyContin | pain | "After trying all kinds of pain medicines, I was about ready to give up. I was having issues at work, couldn't take care of my kids let alone myself because of the severity of the pain. My doctor decided to try me on Oxycontin and it has been a miracle. I can play with my kids again. My productivity at work has increased three-fold. I am not calling in sick all the time and I am enjoying life. I start clinicals in the fall. Miracle." | 10 | July 19, 2008 | 82 | 85 |
48,435 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "Literally the worst birth control ever. I was on orsythia & my pharmacy said this was the "generic" version. My period was ALWAYS regular & my period came two weeks earlier this month. It also makes me break out & gained about 5 pounds. I have become very emotional & depressed & I was never like that now. I cry for everything. DO NOT RECOMMEND" | 1 | October 3, 2017 | 3 | 65 |
143,047 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I had the nexplanon in my arm for the whole 3 years. It has been an emotional roller coaster for me. The worst side effects for me were the hormonal changes! I was very mean and bitchy to everyone. People around me definitely noticed the changes. My periods were HEAVY & lasted a full 7 days if not longer. I would have to use tampons & pads together. I would go through a whole box each month. It made me gain weight & no matter how clean I ate or how hard I worked out the weight would not go away. I also suffered from depression & slight acne. Ladies PLEASE pay attention to your bodies when getting this birth control. It has been a rough 3 years but since my removal I have felt so much better!" | 4 | June 7, 2017 | 3 | 138 |
197,396 | Paroxetine | anxiety | "I have been on Paxil for 10 years with no side effects. Great to relieve anxiety and depression. I recently had to take predisone and it has thrown everything out of whack. The doctor increased my Paxil by 10 MG. Been on the increased dose for 16 days and have not seen a great improvement. I hope and pray it kicks in soon this raises my dose to 30 MG from 20 that I was on for all those years." | 10 | August 3, 2011 | 14 | 80 |
212,580 | Veramyst | rhinitis | "Worked great in reducing my hay fever/rhinitus symptoms. However, headache present the 6th-8th day of use, some eye discomfort/sensitivity, and from 6th day on; small amount of blood present in nasal secretions. Although Veramyst reduced the intensity of my symptoms, (itchy/watery eyes, itchy/runny nose,) it did not completely rid me of those symptoms. Will probably discontinue use due to concern regarding headaches. For me, level of effectiveness probably not worth the side effects." | 7 | June 13, 2009 | 15 | 73 |
112,228 | Gabapentin | anxiety | "Gabapentin has really helped me with anxiety. I used to always be thinking of what I had to do while I was busy with something else. For example, I would worry about what I had to do after work while I was at work. I would play future scenarios over and over before they even occurred. I would play past experiences over and over. Some call this rumination. Much of this has either dropped down to a manageable level or just disappeared with gabapentin. I have never been one much into pharmaceuticals but this one works for me. I can see that some people love how it works for them, some people despise of it, and others say it doesn't do a thing for them. We are all different and what works for one doesn't work for another, just like diet.
I'm much happier going out and doing ordinary things like shopping, going to the bank, and other ordinary routine tasks. I easily get bored with ordinary tasks and just want to get them done. I just wanted to get things over with so that I could take on the next task. Now, I can be more with what I am doing without having to rush through it to get to the next goal. I take my time and stop to talk with people. It's ok if I'm late for the next task so long as it's not an appointment where others are involved. The main thing for me is to enjoy people when I go out to a store, or the bank, or wherever! The gabapentin helps a part of my brain slow down so that I can "see" the people in my day.
It really feels good to go to the gym and not feel tied to a specific exercise routine anymore. I like going in with a goal in mind, but allow for what the body is telling me. Instead of just checking in at the desk, I'm more likely to spend time saying hello and having patience. So what if it means that I will get home 5 minutes later and eat dinner 5 minutes later, and then get 5 minutes less sleep. Big deal! I see from writing this that gabapentin helps me to be less obsessive
With gabapentin, it is much easier for me to accept doing a job I am tired of. I've been at the same job for a long job and was getting antsy to move on. There isn't anything bad about the job, but doing anything "forever" gets kind of old. Now, I know that soon I will be making a change, but can be"more" patient until the change happens. If I were completely patient, then the change would never happen. There is still fire to make the change happen. I feel less anxiety about change and welcome it more now. There are times in life when change is good. I don't feel as dead in my tracks with fearing change. It's o.k. if I don't figure out "everything" today because there is always tomorrow!
Yes, I am very satisfied with how gabapentin works. I give it a 10 out of 10." | 10 | March 31, 2017 | 124 | 532 |
26,579 | Sprintec | birth control | "I will shortly finish my first pack of Sprintec and must say that this has been the best birth control I've yet to be on. NO issues with sex drive, tiredness, weight gain other than my breast. Which have become a bit larger; however, really tender but I don't mind and/or complaining. My skin did break out at first but is slowly clearing up and I didn't have much of an appetite 2 to 3 days within, that too is better. Other than the few minor changes I will continue to use Sprintec!" | 9 | April 29, 2013 | 14 | 93 |
115,524 | Propofol | anesthesia | "Painful in arm when they started the IV with this medicine. Remember saying to staff-"Ow!Ow!Ow! Something's wrong with my arm-it hurts!" And next thing I remember is waking up in recovery. No bad side effects after surgery. Felt great!" | 5 | February 18, 2011 | 8 | 39 |
57,622 | Acetaminophen / hydrocodone | back pain | "Fell on wet floor had on surgery, was not successful, struggled for year got worse went in for 3 more on the same disc area, then went back to work ended up hurting it again having surgery 2 more times, then in 2008 was in bad car wreck and had to have a fusion done and the specialist Determined it was failed back syndrome" | 10 | December 20, 2016 | 8 | 64 |
25,033 | Hylan g-f 20 | osteoarthritis | "This injection is only effective if you have mild arthritis. If you have almost no cartilage left it is useless. I wish I had known this before I tried this injection. I have moderate-severe arthritis and got a week or 2 of relief." | 1 | March 2, 2017 | 20 | 43 |
22,860 | Qualaquin | nocturnal leg cramps | "When quinine was dropped and Qualaquin introduced I had to then fight my doctor for my prescriptions. I go from getting maybe 4-5 hrs sleep when taking it to 30 min x 4-5 times a day broken sleep. Without Qualaquin my quality of life goes from non-existent to manageable." | 10 | May 16, 2012 | 20 | 49 |
87,938 | Clindamycin | skin or soft tissue infection | "Well so far Ive been taking this drug for 5 days.
first day. upset stomach and threw up in the middle of the night and fell rumbling in my stomach. However I had staph infection maybe on my face. A few pimples which ive never had acne problems. What made me notice them is they were all painful to the touch. I mean very painful. So the doctor said Staph infection. Take 10 days. 300 mg 4 times a day. So far no issues. 5 more days to go and I will finish as instructed. I'm taking about every 6 hours. give or take a few mins into it. So far no issues. and I hope none either." | 8 | September 16, 2016 | 12 | 118 |
69,724 | Balziva | birth control | "I recommend staying as far away from this pill as possible. Only 3 weeks in and cystic acne everywhere on chin and forehead other breakouts. Keep in mind I have never suffered from acne or breakouts before!!! Also extremely bloated, always fatigued, and made me very nauseous. Please avoid this birth control!! Getting back on the one I was on for 5 1/2 years (tri-previfem). Don't know why I even switched...terrible decision. Never been so self conscious in my entire life. After all these negative reviews and my personal experience, I'm quitting this pill today." | 1 | October 30, 2015 | 1 | 95 |
163,847 | Mirtazapine | insomnia | "Remeron worked great for my insomnia and also eliminated anxiety better than any other medicine I have tried. HOWEVER, it made me hungry constantly. The resulting weight gain resulted in diabetes and high blood pressure and exacerbated my sleep apnea. I had to stop taking it because of these adverse effects. Unfortunately, I've not found an acceptable alternative." | 5 | March 23, 2011 | 52 | 58 |
193,681 | Atropine | not listed / othe | "About 4 weeks after the test which used atropine and dobutamine, I had a severe allergic reaction where I broke out in an itchy, red, bumpy rash in my armpits, which spread over the next few days to my arms, legs, and buttocks. I had to have a cortizone shot, two courses of methylprednisone steroid pills, and several different types of steroid creams. The itching was so bad I could not help but scratch my body raw and bleeding in places. Three M. D.s all said it is not unusual for a chemical reaction to occur 4 to 6 weeks after the initial incident, though there is no way to tell if this was caused by atropine or dobutamine. But I took no new medications or food nor came in contact with chemicals or plants." | 3 | February 10, 2011 | 8 | 135 |
218,758 | Opana ER | pain | "Let me start by saying this medication is awesome! I have MS, Chronic Pain Syndrome, Chronic Joint Pain, lipomas pain, degenerated disks and lots more and I have tried literally every ER pain med on the market and not one of them seem to do half as much as this medication. I take Dilaudid 8mg for breakthrough pain with it after a few hours and they both are like brother and sister, works so well together. Now the only thing with this medication is that it is very expensive as the brand but some places do carry it in generic. I end up paying $40 a month with insurance, without insurance its near $1200. Hopefully when I get on medicaid they will cover it but again it works (ER) wonders. If you can afford it give it a shot" | 10 | January 13, 2016 | 39 | 139 |
86,577 | Invokana | diabetes, type 2 | "I bought a one time use yeast infection capsule, cost $20, took it, and sprayed the general area with a hydrating mist meant for my face. the itching went away in 2 days. no problem now." | 10 | February 19, 2015 | 36 | 36 |
12,497 | Ortho Micronor | birth control | "I've been on micronor for about 4 months, the first 3 months were perfect getting my period roughly a month apart at a time. This past month it seems I have gotten my period every other week! Which is annoying!! My MD said it may take around 3 months to regulate my cycle but it seems my body is doing the opposite. Frustrated because I smoke and this birth control was the safest option for me. Looks like things have to change. " | 4 | May 29, 2015 | 8 | 83 |
27,852 | Lexapro | depression | "I have only been taking Lexapro for about 3-4 weeks but it seems to work for me so far. I started this medicine due to very bad panic attacks and depression. I have only had one very minor panic attack since and it was within the first few days of taking it. I find it a lot easier to calm myself down now and my panic attacks don't spiral. I used to have crying episodes that would last hours and I have not cried once since I started Lexapro. Side effects- I have had some headaches and muscle tension and I can feel quite dizzy and foggy sometimes but as long as it keeps my panic attacks away I really don't mind. I felt nauseous the first few days but it went away quickly." | 8 | December 12, 2016 | 46 | 134 |
211,327 | Mirabegron | overactive bladde | "This is the worst commercial on TV. The music sucks, the band sucks and the acting sucks. I literally have to turn the volume off whenever this stupid commercial comes on. It is one of the most annoying commercials I have ever experienced. Please consider a remake and get rid of that awful music and band. PLEASE!!!!!" | 1 | September 21, 2017 | 1 | 57 |
214,398 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I'm 17 and I just had my first yeast infection. I think I had it for a couple weeks and the itching just kept getting worse and worse. I did some research and decided to get Monostat 1. I thought it would be so much easier and just pop it in and everything would be better. I was SO SO wrong. After watching a soccer game with my friends I picked it up at the pharmacy and went home and put it in and used the wipes and cream that came with it too. After a couple hours, I got a HORRIBLE burning sensation and was crying on the phone to my boyfriend about it. I tried using more of the cream and put some aloe on it and nothing worked. While in pain I looked at some of the reviews and saw that the dose is TOO STRONG and just makes it worse. Use the 3 or 7." | 1 | September 29, 2015 | 1 | 159 |
115,316 | Propofol | anesthesia | "Had a colonoscopy for the very first time and they used propofol. They told me I might stay awake during the procedure but that most people decided/tried to fall asleep anyways (I didn't even have to make a decision because 2 seconds after the nurse plugged it into my IV, I was out cold!)
When I woke up, I didn't remember a thing from the procedure, and I was only asleep for maybe twenty minutes after the procedure finished.
The only side effect I noticed was that I had the giggles for about fifteen minutes after I woke up--I couldn't stop laughing at everything! That might've just been because I was tired, but it was really funny!" | 10 | February 19, 2017 | 11 | 117 |
98,193 | Nexplanon | birth control | "I got the nexplanon put in in March 2015 and have had one period since. It was just spotting but lasted three weeks, ending last week (part of the month of July). I don't get cramps or bloating anymore, but I went up a cup size in the first month on it! Overall I have had a great experience with it and would definitely recommend it." | 10 | July 7, 2015 | 11 | 66 |
213,659 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I had a mild yeast infection with discharge and mild itching. After a few days it became nuisance. I bought the Monistat 1 day applicator. Within an hour of application the discomfort began and burning followed. I panicked and flushed as much as I could out with water. I called my nurse practitioner and she advised me to discontinue the entire product, including the anti-itch cream/wipes. And to use Dove unscented bar soap only, not body wash. I still feel the slight burning, 2 hours later. Can't wait for my appointment Monday! It's Friday today:(" | 1 | August 4, 2017 | 1 | 95 |
103,004 | Aripiprazole | bipolar disorde | "Took a half of a pill for three days and felt like someone beat the life out of me. I could not sit, stand, breathe, talk, eat without my body in ridiculous pain. All there was left to do was sleep." | 1 | October 14, 2009 | 24 | 41 |
84,072 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I absolutely HATE it. I've noticed mood swings but did not know what was causing them , this pill causes me to CRY for any little things its liks my hormones are all out of wack. My pharmacy switched me over from tri-lo-cylen to this. It is also causing dryness is anyone else experiencing that ?" | 2 | May 19, 2017 | 0 | 56 |
218,388 | Amoxicillin / clavulanate | otitis media | "My daughter has had multiple middle ear infections. She was put on Augmentin for the last infection. After two days on this medication, she had severe diarrhea and a yeast infection. We called the doctor and had them switch her to something different." | 6 | July 18, 2010 | 6 | 43 |
230,574 | Depo-Provera | 1</span> users found this comment helpful. | "I have been using the shot for 7 years now and I love it. I don't have to worry about a period. I have not experienced any change in sex drive nor have I experienced any negative side effects. I would recommend Depo." | 10 | April 21, 2011 | 1 | 43 |
228,199 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I had the Implanon inserted on July 24, 2009 and had a little bruising, but nothing too serious. Two weeks later I had a very painful period, where I couldn't get out of bed, literally! My period usually lasts 3-5 days, and on Implanon it lasted almost 2 weeks. No it wasn't spotting, it was still bright red blood. But 6 weeks later, I am still spotting! I have changed my eating habits and work out 6 days a week, and have not been able to drop a pound! I have no sex drive either and have had more acne in the past 2 months than I have ever had in my life. " | 1 | October 4, 2009 | 6 | 114 |
91,661 | Xyrem | narcolepsy | "I have mixed feelings about this medication. When you put aside all the side effects, it's great. It's doesn't quite put me to sleep as quickly as they say, but when I am asleep it is the best sleep I've had in a VERY long time! But sometimes I feel the side effects out way the sleep. If you have any kind of depression.. I would be very careful. The nausea can be very bad, my legs turn into jello, I can get very irritable, I don't have much of an appetite, and I have to take a stimulant in the morning for the grogginess. But even with all of that, I would still recommend this medication because it works. It definitely helps with narcolepsy and my cataplexy. I was very nervous about trying it, but I love my doctor for pushing me to try it!" | 7 | December 1, 2016 | 13 | 146 |
117,288 | Rythmol SR | atrial fibrillation | "Had a miserable life for 15 yrs of waiting for my heart to go out of rhythm and in to the emergency room. Rythmal has changed my life, I experience a flutter here and there but no total outs, my anxiety has decreased as well." | 10 | December 26, 2012 | 41 | 45 |
202,645 | Hydroxychloroquine | systemic lupus erythematosus | "I was diagnosed with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis four years ago. The doctor told me to take hydroxychoroquine and told me to stick to that medicine or my lupus would return. Ever since then I have been doing great. I do have a few side affects but none of that matters to me because I got my childhood back.
- Angel Aguillon 14yrs old
04/08/15" | 9 | April 9, 2015 | 38 | 65 |
117,722 | Nortriptyline | migraine prevention | "Started taking nortriptyline for migraine prevention after 10 years of going to 6 different neurologists and taking countless medications. The first 3 weeks were great because I had gone from 2-3 days a week of migraines to not a single episode. It was very hard to deal with the daytime fatigue and this was only on a 25 mg dose, but two cups of coffee took care of that. I stopped taking it suddenly after 1.5 months due to a change in mood/angry/depressed feelings which I've never experienced, and sure enough I was in bed for 3 days with a migraine. So, I'm back on the medicine, have been almost migraine free for 3 months, the fatigue has gone away, and as long as I remember to read my "positive thoughts/positive things in my life" when I feel a little depressed (this medicine or at least 25mg a day hasn't helped depression) I'm fine. I'm 31 yrs old, healthy and now finally can live my life not worrying about migraines! Thank you to my neurologist for finally finding an answer to my pain and thank you nortriptyline." | 10 | April 20, 2011 | 43 | 187 |
156,277 | Ropinirole | restless legs syndrome | "This medication has been a lifesaver for me. Sometimes I would lay awake 4 hours miserable walks, hot showers, I researched 4 hours looking for a solution. As soon as I started taking this medication I noticed a very big Improvement. There is one downside to it. When I take this I am asleep within 30 minutes I am on the 4 milligram. I am feeling very blessed to finally have a solution to the restless nights." | 10 | March 11, 2017 | 18 | 77 |
75,516 | Oracea | rosacea | "I started using Oracea along with Metrogel 2 weeks ago and I've already noticed a significant difference. The little bumps that were all over my cheeks and forehead are almost all gone. My skin is so clear now and I've received numerous compliments on it. I plan to continue using it and hopefully with continued results. I would recommend this to anyone suffering from the embarassing effects of rosacea." | 10 | May 6, 2010 | 39 | 69 |
171,311 | Wellbutrin | depression | "Best antidepressant I've ever taken bar none. I have been taking Wellbutrin for over 10 years and even though I've had the dosage adjusted over time, it has worked wonders. The reasons I like it is no weight gain, doesn't zap my energy, and helps me complete tasks. The only down side I have found is that it will keep me awake at night if I take it after 10am. I do take the generic version." | 10 | September 12, 2017 | 40 | 76 |
38,568 | Liletta | birth control | "I was on The Depo Provera shot for almost 10 years. I would go for 2 years and off 1. No period at all. Had the Lilletta IUD inserted at the end of April 2017. My doctor explained everything. Since I have not had kids she explained that the cervix opening was smaller so there would be discomfort. It took 5 minutes. A little bit of pain. I had take Motrin before my appointment and later in the evening. I was told since I haven't had a period that I may not get one. My only complaint is feeling bloated and some gas. Hoping this goes away with time." | 10 | May 13, 2017 | 2 | 109 |
216,547 | Sildenafil | erectile dysfunction | "I am 63 yrs young, a veteran with some health issues which causes some problems due to pain. The pain is so distracting that I wasn't able to achieve
and maintain an erection. My Doctor suggested Viagra 100mg. While I still experience pain I am able to perform , enjoy myself and my loving wife is very happy. It's been a real blessing." | 10 | January 6, 2014 | 94 | 63 |
3,657 | Febuxostat | gout | "Suffered for a few years with painful gout attacks. Tried a few different things but nothing really worked for me. A doctor had a trial bottle of Uloric 80mg and it changed my life. It did take a couple of months before it brought my uric acid levels down and the attacks stopped. In fact it was probably worse for the first month. But I stuck with it and turned the corner. I can now enjoy all the foods I used to eat without the consequence." | 10 | March 6, 2015 | 30 | 86 |
66,640 | Seroquel | bipolar disorde | "I've been taking this for a few weeks and I think I've already gained 10 pounds because I am hungry 100% of the time.
I've had insomnia for all 20 years of my life and have yet to find a medication that makes me sleep till this one, and on the 50 mg dose. That would be amazing if it did not make me sleep for the rest of the day too. It shuts me down to the point where it is harder than normal to breathe.
I've been staying with it in hopes that I would improve but all I've noticed is that I am more irritated by even the smallest things." | 2 | September 23, 2016 | 31 | 113 |
156,368 | Ropinirole | restless legs syndrome | "I have been on Reqip for about 6 years and have a severe case of RLS. My legs spasms have worn out many sheets. I would have to say I have a love/hate relationship with requip. I take 5mg tablet 1 hour before bed. Almost like clock work 22 to 25 mins later I feel miserable with a constant feeling of the need to puke but I don't. I have always had insomnia which got worse on requip. I have been able to address the insomnia with trazadone and it works well. I have read others post and I think I am going to talk with my doctor about spreading it out in 3 different times to take it. In the past 6 months I have begun to have twitching in my arms, shoulders and wrists." | 8 | September 5, 2015 | 22 | 136 |
93,002 | Vortioxetine | depression | "I've been suffering from anxiety for years now and was being given klonopin originally. After 5 years of klonopin use, both my doctor and I wanted to wean me off the Klonopin so my doctor put me on Trintellix (Vortioxetine). I started taking Trintellix about a month ago and at first everything seemed to be going fine. I was starting to feel "slightly" better. By the third week I started to get these really bad occasional headaches and get sick to my stomach every time I ate. I heard people say take it with food, but that just made it worse. By the fourth week the headache was a non-stop migraine and I was barely eating. I was so irritable that the slightest thing would set me off. I stopped taking this drug and don't recommend." | 1 | September 21, 2016 | 17 | 136 |
7,816 | Xanax | anxiety | "I have suffered with anxiety and panic attacks for years. It got so bad I would actually be driving, pull over to the side of the road and call 911 because I thought I was having a heart attack, it was really scary. I've been on Xanax for 10 years off and on. I take 0.5mg once a day when I start feeling anxious and my insides feel out of control. It does frighten me to think I could be addicted to this medication, but on the other hand if it relieves my symptoms than I guess I need to take Xanax as needed." | 9 | August 20, 2010 | 29 | 104 |
39,157 | Contrave | weight loss | "I've been on Contrave since March 10th. Lots of side effects in the beginning, but they mostly have subsided. I am only dealing with extreme dry mouth. I absolutely love this med. Not only does it control cravings, I eat less; make better choices; and my impulses and anxiety is under control. I've lost 20lbs so far. It's pricey, but worth it." | 8 | May 5, 2017 | 17 | 62 |
124,825 | Tri-Previfem | birth control | "I have been using this birth control for a little over 2 months now, and even though it has worked so far for preventing pregnancy, the side effects are terrible
I thought at first that I was just sick, but I would only feel sick an hour after the pill
I take it at night before bed, the nausea is so bad it effects my sleep. And first thing that happens when I wake up is very painful cramps and even more nausea. I get very long and painful headaches and my emotions are all over the place from angry and annoyed to anxious then sad and crying for no reason. Along with all that my breasts are sore. Just putting on a bra makes me cringe.
The best way to describe the symptoms of this pill is pregnancy symptoms on steroids. Not recommended!!!" | 1 | November 17, 2015 | 6 | 144 |
167,625 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "To start off, in most cases, plan b works. I'm 18 and had sex for the first time. Unfortunately, the condom broke. After about 2 hours, I took the pill. I did not experience any side effects besides the bleeding. I bled 4 days after taking the pill. (Common) then my period's original date came and still no period. After 2 weeks of waiting, I finally got my period. Don't worry ladies, stress can make it come later so try not to stress and just relax. As long as your weight is under 165 lbs and you take the pill within 72 hours, you should have no problems!" | 10 | February 1, 2016 | 13 | 108 |
173,146 | Clonazepam | anxiety | "Ever since I was taken ill with mono and strep which occurred at the same time, I have suffered terrible anxiety, OCD with my throat, and some other strange changes. I had been through Zoloft, Prozac, and Paxil until I was given chlorazepate. Chlorazepate was the only one that even worked in the slightest. I told my doctor I could tell it was working but felt that there might be something better, That's where Klonopin comes in. It helps control my anxiety and OCD to a manageable level. Sometimes I'll just break them in half and take 0.5mg in a day, other days sometimes ill need to take 2-3. Basically it has changed my life for the better and I'm glad to have finally found a medicine that works." | 10 | October 21, 2010 | 33 | 129 |
98,515 | Nexplanon | birth control | "The first few months I loved it! Then I started bleeding for weeks then it would stop for a few days and come right back. I always have cramps and feel bloated, I have gained 25lbs! Now I have to be double birth controlled." | 4 | January 2, 2015 | 26 | 44 |
22,628 | Pylera | helicobacter pylori infection | "I went for colonoscopy and Doctor told me I needed endoscopy as well. In two weeks I've got phone call that I have H Pylori infection in my stomach and prescribed Pylera. I was taking 12 tablets a day and 1 tablet of Protonix for 10 days and now I feel much worse than before. Before I was healthy and now I am sick to my stomach." | 4 | December 17, 2009 | 40 | 67 |
177,782 | Duloxetine | chronic pain | "I've been on Cmybalta for about one month. 1st week on 30mg and 2nd week on 60mg. Only side effect for the first 2 weeks was lucid dreams and insomnia. I have really bad nerve problem in the upper and lower back which causes a lot of stress to my shoulder trapezius and chest muscle. Cymbalta helps me manage the upper back, shoulder, trapezius and chest pain well enough, but nothing for the lower back. I noticed the pain reduction in the 2nd week. It's not a miracle pill but it sure helps." | 8 | February 18, 2014 | 72 | 93 |
93,401 | Vortioxetine | depression | "I'm extremely sensitive to the side effects of these medicines. Remeron is the only one I can tolerate (and it doesn't give me enough relief by itself). Brintellix's side effects reminded me of Pristiq's--falling asleep during the day, not able to sleep at night but it worked on my Interstitial Cystitis and it reduced my appetite, so I'm going to give it a longer trial in the summer when school is out and I'm not working." | 4 | May 24, 2014 | 46 | 76 |
192,219 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | birth control | "Yaz made me nauseated daily and my mood went from being a happy bright personality to a moody tired personality. Changed back to previous pill and feel a million bucks again." | 1 | January 30, 2016 | 9 | 31 |
134,315 | Prednisone | allergic reactions | "The only disappointing thing about this drug is that is starts chewing your body up if you take it for more than a couple of weeks. If it wasn't for the risks that long-term prednisone treatment causes, I'd take it every day. No asthma, no allergies, no inflamed skin or excessive mucous production, and my ears can finally drain like they're supposed to. Prednisone is pretty cheap, too, and the only side effect it gives me are a bad case of the munchies." | 9 | February 14, 2016 | 29 | 83 |
173,712 | Brexpiprazole | depression | "I am on my 3rd week of Rexulti. My doctor gave it to me for major anxiety and depression. My depression is gone and my anxiety is 80 percent better. My pmdd is even better, I no longer walk around under this dark cloud not wanting to live. I can't take ssris. Every med I have been given didn't work or made me suicidal or gave me every side effect in the book. I was scared first trying this because of my usual reactions to medicines, and the fact that it is an a antipsychotic freaked me out. Only side effects are jaw pain, hungry all of the time but haven't gained weight yet. I feel so much better. This medicine saved me! (Knock on wood). Give it a try. By the way, I take it alone." | 9 | September 12, 2016 | 75 | 137 |
64,588 | Sertraline | anxiety and stress | "Starting this medication was the best thing I could have done for myself. I struggle with anxiety and depression, and I also have premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Sertraline has helped me cope with all of them. I haven't been this mentally stable and clear-headed for a very long time - maybe never. I can make decisions without agonizing over them, experience new social situations, do new things, and life seems so much more managable. All of the hurdles in my life that seemed insurmountable before are now obstacles I know I can climb over. The only side-effect I've noticed is a little bit of dry mouth, and I started to noticably feel the affects only about a week or so taking it." | 9 | January 22, 2016 | 97 | 121 |
34,462 | Cytoxan | multiple sclerosis | "My experience with Cytoxan was very good. Prior to starting this treatment I was having difficulty with most activities, including walking, writing and even dressing. After a few treatments I was performing these and many other activities quite well. I continued with the treatments for over 3 years (with 1 treatment every 4-6 weeks).
Now I am having tysabri treatments every 4 weeks with good success." | 9 | March 16, 2012 | 10 | 66 |
218,733 | Opana ER | pain | "I have been in back pain since 2001 after a truck accident. I have been on many different pain medicines. I just recently got on Opana ER 20mg every 12 hours. My pain level has gone down. I also have had a nerve block that didn't help very much at all. My L1-L2-L3-L4-L5 and S1 are buldging and spine is deteriorating. I also have to take Percocet 5/325 twice a day. Not totally pain free yet but better." | 8 | November 1, 2009 | 11 | 78 |
30 | Medroxyprogesterone | endometrial hyperplasia, prophylaxis | "I had hyperplasia last year, as well as endometriosis which I had surgery for. First I was prescribed the prometrium pills. Had great effects. Stopped taking that and was irregular again. Then I started bleeding and didn't stop for 36 days, and it was heavy. We decided on the shot because I wanted added birth control. I suffer from bipolar disorder and anything with estrogen is horrid. 2 days after the shot I stopped bleeding! Some mild cramping, a bit moody and weird dreams but overall great! I think it works best if you are lacking progesterone." | 9 | November 19, 2015 | 6 | 97 |
175,226 | Mucinex | bronchitis | "Mucinex is great and it works well but whatever you do, DO NOT take it on an empty stomach. I did this morning and as the day went by I kept feeling worse and worse. When I finally got the chance to eat something, my stomach was so upset that it just came right back up. Again, its a great medication but eat something before taking it." | 8 | November 22, 2013 | 185 | 67 |
53,592 | Alesse | birth control | "I've been on alesse 2 months now, I find this pill is pretty good; except the first month I bled the whole time, then it went away. I have not gained weight or had mood swings or acne which is great, but It's like now I have chronic fatigue... Coffee only fixes it so much, but everything else is great." | 7 | February 9, 2016 | 1 | 60 |
10,294 | Sotalol | atrial fibrillation | "I get mild bouts of atrial fibrillation every couple of months and I also have problems with my body producing too much adrenaline for no reason which the cardiologist thinks may be causing my atrial fibrillation. He has put me on 40mg - 80mg (yes small dose) to be taken when I either have noticeable heart problems or adrenaline issues as sotalol is a beta blocker. I only take a dose once or twice a month and it seems to work within about 30 minutes. I have no negative effects from it and it fixes both my atrial fibrillation and provides an immediate calming effect like my adrenaline levels have dropped. Much better than anti-anxiety medicines that I was originally given." | 9 | August 9, 2011 | 78 | 121 |
213,024 | Tizanidine | muscle spasm | "I am now taking Zanaflex. I was on Soma for 6 years and this is the best I have felt in a long time. I have post operative nerve damage and RSD and take a lot of pain medication. " | 7 | May 15, 2008 | 107 | 40 |
103,462 | Tekturna | high blood pressure | "Been on it for 6 weeks. Has helped stabilize my blood pressure and works well with the other blood pressure medicines I take. Side effect are dizziness - best taken at bedtime." | 9 | April 3, 2009 | 33 | 32 |
80,873 | Delsym | cough | "Due to a medical condition I was told this was the safest cough suppressant for me to take. I took it before bed and woke up in the middle of the night extremely nauseous. Although it did suppress my cough I can do without the nausea !" | 4 | December 30, 2016 | 2 | 47 |
212,698 | Phenergan | nausea/vomiting | "I'm going through chemo (Taxol and Carboplatin) for ovarian cancer and Phenergan is great. I sometimes also take Zofran with it because they affect two totally different receptors causing the nausea and both together usually stops the ever present nausea." | 10 | September 14, 2013 | 58 | 40 |
91,458 | Uribel | urinary tract infection | "I have suffered from overactive bladder for years, and my Toviaz is extremely effective, UNLESS I will be standing for a period of time (eg:outdoor concerts) Then my weak pelvic floor causes increased feelings of urgency and spasm. My Gyno suggested I take this prior to going out, and then I can stand comfortably w/o feeling like I have to constantly pee! It has greatly improved my social life enjoyment. I am prone to having serotonin syndrome, which is 1 of the possible side effects so I have to be sure I take my meds several hours apart, then I am fine." | 9 | June 8, 2015 | 17 | 102 |
130,126 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "I love, love, love Mirena. I had my first one put in when I was 21 due to debilitating periods, and I hadn't had any kids. Not going to lie - the pain was truly horrible upon insertion, and I did cramp for weeks afterwards, but after that cleared up 5 years of no periods changed my life. I just had my second one put in yesterday and it was nowhere near as traumatic as the first time since my hormones had leveled out. I HIGHLY recommend it for women who don't want/can't take high estrogen birth control or would like to stop their periods safely. It's been absolutely life-changing for me, and I hope Mirena and other IUD's continue to gain popularity as people see how great they really can be." | 10 | September 19, 2014 | 71 | 132 |
36,780 | Meperidine | pain | "I was prescribed Demerol by my dentist this morning. I have to have oral surgery tomorrow. I took a 50mg tablet and waited for the pain to subside. It didn't so I took another one. Still no luck. I called my dentist back and she told me to take 2 which I did. Still not much relief." | 6 | March 30, 2010 | 15 | 57 |
2,144 | Metformin | polycystic ovary syndrome | "9 days of Metformin have been horrible. So I quit. 250mg caused major mood swings. Like I have been in a bubble. Hips and legs ache so bad. Explosive diarrhea and MY HAIR IS FALLING OUT!" | 1 | July 5, 2016 | 8 | 36 |
61,291 | Sustiva | hiv infection | "Started on Atripla but after 3 months the dizziness and nausea was too much to bear. Changed to trivada and reduced to 400 mg sustiva and the side effects disappeared. Only slight lightheaded which resolved during the day. Sustiva works but 600 mg is too much. 400 mg was found to work just as well and with less side effects. The only problem is having to take three pills at once as sustiva only comes in 200 mg tabs. Encore study shows reduced dosage works just as well." | 7 | August 26, 2016 | 0 | 88 |
88,000 | Clindamycin | bacterial infection | "I was on Clindamycin for 1 week 4x/day. I had nerve pain from a tooth that was needing a root canal. It was supposed to lessen the pain I was having and didn't do that, I was still taking Ibuprofen for the pain. From the first time I took it, it gave me pain in my throat and chest, heartburn-like. I have never experienced this horrible feeling with any antibiotic EVER. I finally finished the dosage after 7 days and my throat and chest still hurt. I wonder what it has done to my throat and chest? I am thinking of going to go get it checked out.
I am not sure why this was prescribed over another type of antibiotic. If you can don't take this drug you'll feel sick from what you have and feel sick from the antibiotic." | 1 | January 8, 2016 | 32 | 141 |
78,185 | Zyprexa | bipolar disorde | "I just started this medication over two weeks ago and am already seeing massive improvement. No more mania, very little depression. I have focus and energy, my mood is great most days. It even helped with irritable bowel syndrome. For the first few days I felt like a zombie, but that side effect has gone. I still have a massive temptation to eat everything in the house, but I am controlling it and changing my diet to minimize weight gain.
This medicine was a minor miracle to me. I've never felt so good in all my life." | 8 | March 14, 2011 | 45 | 97 |
213,836 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I was honestly so worried that I had Trichomoniasis until I read the difference between the vaginal discharge. I was so relieved to find out that it's a yeast infection(self diagnosed don't judge). I just started my Vagistat-3 day one about an hour ago and honesty I don't feel as bad of burning as I did. There still some itch but for the most part I can feel it starting to soothe my poor girl. Due to itching it was so swollen and sore. Now the swelling has definitely gone down some. THANK YOU VAGISTAT! (update tomorrow)" | 8 | December 7, 2016 | 1 | 97 |
5,456 | Sovaldi | hepatitis c | "I've read a lot of forums about the Sovaldi treatment but my experience after my 3rd week went south, difficult moving, loss of strength, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, no appetite, different muscle pains, back and side aches; at first I said this is a cake walk compare to the interferon. But I'm still thankful & had a clear test, one more month to go & I'm very grateful!" | 10 | June 11, 2015 | 12 | 67 |
72,378 | Tramadol | pain | "I have lower back pain and this medicine helps just a little. It does make me nod out a little right after taking. I was using Vicoden before and it worked much better for the pain and didn't make me feel as strange as tramadol did but the doctor doesn't want to give me Vicoden even though I have 2 fractured discs and a tear in my vertebrae. " | 3 | September 26, 2009 | 4 | 69 |
183,638 | Cymbalta | depression | "This medicine worked while I was taking it, but when my doctor stopped my use... the withdrawals were AWFUL! Be VERY careful! It was the worst thing I had ever been through in my life! He took me slowly off the medicine, but that did not matter... I've heard others with the same repsonse as myself." | 2 | September 29, 2009 | 81 | 56 |
226,982 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "The pregnancy protection is great but I'm getting it removed tomorrow. I've had it for about 7 months but it's caused me to have my period for about 6 months. I also almost constantly feel nauseous and I believe it's caused depression symptoms. " | 10 | September 17, 2014 | 17 | 44 |
205,108 | Complera | hiv infection | "I'm new to all this HIV talk about viral loads and CD4 counts. What I do know is my doctor told me I was right there at basically having AIDS. When I got my first blood work. He immediately prescribed me Complera and 30 days later I was undetectable. Now its been 6 months and I'm still undetectable and I've had minimum side effect besides some weight gain. Once a day I have a small meal and I'm good to go. Saved my life." | 10 | January 16, 2014 | 39 | 84 |
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