Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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210,717	Mirtazapine	major depressive disorde	"I have been taking Mirtazapine for a little less than 2 months for my Major Depressive Disorder, Insomnia, Underweight and have already noticed an improvement with my depression and insomnia, and have been steadily gaining much needed weight. However the side effects of this drug are not to be underestimated. I personally have suffered the following side effects - Exfoliative Dermatitis, odd dreams, dry mouth, nausea, eye pain, and at some points worsened depression. Aside from my negative experience with its side effects, I'm relatively pleased with the effectiveness of this anti-depressant."	7	March 7, 2017	9	92
152,899	Doxycycline	bronchitis	"Glad to know I'm not alone after reading all the reviews. My doctor prescribed this to treat Bronchitis/possible pneumonia. Doc notes and prescription label never said anything about taking with food. The only thing the doc said was to stay out of the sun and avoid caffeine. Horrible stomach churning, major dry heaving every single time after taking this crazy pill twice a day. For 10 days I dreaded the nauseous, nausea, disgusting feeling. After all that, I'm still sick. Whomever created this pill is crazy and so is my doctor for prescribing this to me. Amoxicillin has been fine in the past, worst experience with a pill ever. Does the vomiting mean I'm allergic to doxycycline?"	5	May 17, 2017	7	117
101,784	Methocarbamol	muscle spasm	"This drug has some weird effects when taken with food so make sure you take it on an empty stomach (which is usually the opposite) when taking it. It made me very spacy and my mind was fuzzy. Wasn't able to sleep well but it did take the pain away."	10	April 16, 2009	25	50
224,736	Bupropion	anxiety	"This has been the absolute worst anti depressant I have been on. I will NEVER go back to that drug ever again the first few days of being off Celexa and being on Wellbutin was OK. But about a week and a half later I was a absolute mess. My depression got worse and my anxiety, well was out of this world! I constantly had this paralyzing fear of the world ending or stepping foot outside. I was crying and felt so sick to my stomach all day everyday! I could smack the quack who put me on this horrible stuff! I'm going back to Celexa. I know some say it will make you gain weight or hard to lose it, but it didn't fit me at all. Plus I much rather be fat the have all this sang stress, pressure and anxiety I'm done"	1	September 21, 2017	5	145
140,739	Escitalopram	anxiety	"I had been experiencing milder depressive symptoms for a couple of months, but then suddenly one morning I woke up with all the physical symptoms of a panic attack, which I'd never had before (never had any anxiety symptoms before), and symptoms persisted almost nonstop for 4 days until I could get in with my doctor. I wasn't having anxiety about any one specific thing, I just felt hopeless and like I'd lost control of my thinking. She prescribed me klonopin for immediate relief (big help) and the generic version of lexapro (10 mg) to actually address the problem in tandem with counseling. I'm only a week in but feeling LIKE MYSELF and so much better in general. Had some headaches and sleepiness/yawning in the first week but lessening now"	10	July 26, 2016	55	130
178,053	Duloxetine	depression	"I am going back on these! I have an appointment and it can not come soon enough. I slipped back into depression gradually and feel numb and do not have interest in anything. It scares me to be like this! When I was on Cymbalta before the side effects did fade, mostly dry mouth and tiredness. I took them at night and it helped. I felt I wanted to try medicine free because after 2 years felt better. Well one year later and I am depressed again! Going back on them! The withdrawal symptoms did not bother me, I weaned gradually. Wellburtin XL worked for me too, I lost a lot of weight on that one! GOOD side effect."	9	October 25, 2011	11	119
96,115	Sertraline	panic disorde	"I started taking Zoloft after a very bad head on collision left me with post traumatic stress disorder and severe anxiety. I was taking Xanax but it did not help. I just started the Zoloft and agree, it is a miracle. Started at 50 mg then went to 100 and 100 left me feeling sick to my stomach and overall blah. I am taking just 50 and feel better. I feel more in control and stable. Have not had a panic attack since taking this medicine in just less than one week."	9	January 9, 2012	34	92
63,724	Epiduo	acne	"I'm 18 and have always struggled with hormonal acne. But for some reason, the past few months have been terrible. It was everywhere, and I felt so insecure. I went to the doctor and she recommended Epiduo. Best decision ever! At first I hated it because my skin is dry, itchy, flaky, and burns. But I finally found out how to put it on so it doesn't. Try this and see if it works: First, wash your face GENTLY with a NON MEDICATED cleanser. Now this is the key. You have to wait for your face to completely dry between layers. Wait at least 10 minutes. So once that's dry, apply the Epiduo in a thin layer all over your face. Let dry for 15 min. Then apply a ton on moisturizer. My skin is so clear now!"	9	June 20, 2013	40	138
175,302	Hiprex	prevention of bladder infection	"I was suffering from regular severe urinary tract infections, taking multiple courses of antibiotics each time, only to feel relief for a few weeks before getting another infection, despite drinking 2 liters of water per day, taking cranberry supplements, and washing and urinating before and after sex. Since taking Hiprex, I have not had an infection in several months. The only negative is that the tablets taste awful."	9	August 24, 2011	120	68
80,567	Mobic	85</span> users found this comment helpful.	"When I began taking Mobic (7.5 mg twice a day) for my sciatica and lower back pain I felt like I was 10 years younger. I experienced greater flexibility and generally felt good all over. However after a couple of months on this dosage I began to experience dizziness and shortness of breath. My doctor found that I was very anemic due to blood loss somewhere in my body to the point where I had to be hospitalized and received 2 units of blood. I had no history of ulcers or other internal bleeding. In addition to taking the maximum dosage of Mobic I was also taking a baby aspirin once a day. My advice is to take as small a dose as possible for as short a time as possible and NEVER use when taking aspirin."	7	November 9, 2009	85	137
190,945	Hyoscyamine	irritable bowel syndrome	"Combined with a fiber supplement like Metamucil I find that Levsin really helps with the trapped gas pains I get with my irritable bowel syndrome. I get sharp stabbing pains in the upper left quadrants that will only be relieved hours later after the trapped gas finally leaves. Heating pad and having my girlfriend push on my stomach also can help, but since starting the Levsin my number of pain days is significantly down. Does cause fatigue though, and be careful with beers as it will make you even more tired."	9	April 7, 2014	50	91
156,568	Dulaglutide	diabetes, type 2	" I started taking T 2 days ago, after being on Lyxumia for over 2 years. My Ha1bc just keeps going up and up, have lost 10kg over 2 years on injection and with 2000mg of Metformin SR. Well 2 days and I feel not too bad have chronic runs but I also get that since my gall bladder was removed, the sulphur burps are really rank!!! Will stick it out and see how it goes, my BG readings are down a little bit so hope it continues. By the way I am from the UK."	9	March 21, 2017	17	96
79,296	Plan B One-Step	emergency contraception	"I'm writing this for any woman out there that might be scared or anxious about this drug. I was just in your shoes recently and I just want to assure you that this medicine will work! It happened this past Month September 23 when my boyfriend and I did the most irresponsible thing, we didn't use protection. He came inside and we panicked, I'm young, 21 years old, I am in no means ready to have a child. I took the pill immediately within 1 hour after the incident. He was there through it all and he made sure I had everything I needed and was the one that purchased the pill. The waiting game was horrible, stressful and I experienced all the side effects that the pill said. I got my period after 2 weeks, so please don't stress ladies."	10	October 5, 2015	20	141
26,545	Sprintec	birth control	"This pill has done nothing for me, it has only dragged out my periods. I got on this to shorten them and it has definitely not done that. It has made me way more emotional and every little thing gets on my nerves. I am switching."	1	January 15, 2013	10	46
154,882	Metronidazole	bacterial vaginitis	"Took this pill for BV for 7 days. First few days was fine. I'm now on day 5 and the side effects hit me. I'm so nauseous and can hardly eat anything. I'm constantly tired and I can barely sleep. I keep waking up in the middle of the night which I never do. My lower back is aching. My whole body aches but especially my lower back. It cleared up my BV but the side effects are awful."	5	December 30, 2016	4	79
80,536	Zovia	birth control	"Was on Zovia 1/35 for 7 years and experience was great and that rating would have been a 10. However, the manufacturer used to be Watson (pink packet), but now it is manufactured by Mayne (blue packet), which I give a 3 rating. I only took the Zovia pills manufactured by Mayne for 5 days. I stopped taking because I started to get acne and each day I was getting more pimples. I am not acne prone and the previous Zovia pills by Watson did not break me out. Now I am on Kelnor, which supposed to be similar to Zovia (both are generic for Demulen) however now my periods last about 8 days and I get small bumps on my face that clear up for a few days then reappear in different locations. So Kelnor is rated a 6."	3	July 18, 2017	0	140
33,197	Microgestin Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I’ve been on this medication for 2 years now, when I first started taking it it made me sick to my stomach after about 4 months I was fine. It helped me a lot I’m anemic andIi was also having periods for 2-3 weeks straight and then 2 days off and then it started again. My periods also made me pass out and throw up I could work out with my sport teams or run while I was on it I would get dizzy and a lot of the time pass out or have to leave school because of barely being able to stand at school. Love this but everyone is different."	10	October 24, 2017	0	112
32,290	Lisinopril	high blood pressure	"I can take this at 1.25 mg per day and it sets my BP at about 130/75 steadily. I was running about 150/90 before. I started at 2.5 mg (doc wanted 5 mg) and was a little short of breath. Went to 1.25 mg and it's plenty. If you are taking a larger dose try taking less before giving up from side effects. I can stop taking this for a few days and my BP stays low for about 3-4 days even. I am wondering if I am having some body achy-ness and foot pain from this though. Also a bit more mucous when on this. Not sure whether to try something else as this is effective for the BP. And dirt cheap."	8	March 4, 2017	44	123
95,307	Otezla	plaque psoriasis	"I feel like the ground is moving under me , I have headaches and diarrhea . My hands hurt a lot, I wear white gloves to try to protect them . It would be better to learn what is causing it than to be medicated . I am not as happy as I was before this medicine . Why can they make this medicine , but not know what is wrong ?"	4	January 25, 2017	9	72
20,125	Macrobid	urinary tract infection	"I was wondering why I was so fatigued and now the mystery is solved thanks to this page. It has alleviated the UTI symptoms but from reading through the board, it looks like there are better options."	6	April 25, 2016	18	37
41,161	Acetaminophen / oxycodone	pain	"When diagnosed with a kidney stone, I was prescribed Percocet 5/325 to manage the pain. A warning that if you don't keep ahead of the pain, it is hard to get back under control. I took a dose 2 hours late and it took 6 hours to get the pain reigned back in. Take it properly and it keeps the pain manageable."	9	June 27, 2013	20	62
131,420	Generess Fe	birth control	"When I first was put on Generess Fe, I had no side effects until the second week. It was like everything hit me at once. I can't stop eating, my face never breaks out and as of now it's acne central, I've been throwing up and I can't even go to work without getting immediately annoyed."	5	December 2, 2013	16	56
227,134	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I have been taking Implanon since January 2012, the first 2 years it was wonderful. No pregnancy, I actually lost weight, I had a monthly "period" which consisted of minimal cramping and being moody, yet no bleeding. On the 3rd year though, during mid February I started having a period. It is now the beginning of April and I have had 4 periods lasting a week each! I cannot deal with having a period after not having one for over 2 years! I love Implanon but if I'm going to continue having a period every week or two I might consider something else or replacing it earlier than the 3 year mark if possible."	9	April 10, 2014	13	114
167,238	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I had skyla inserted about a week and a half ago. I also took a plan b pill after insertion. The initial insertion was uncomfortable but not painful. Just felt like a little sting. My doctor did not explain to me any side effects and when I left the office I got super dizzy and had terrible cramps that lasted about 3 days. The next week I got my period and the night before I actually started to bleed I had the most terrible cramps of my life (or so I thought). I'm pretty sure the plan b messed up my normal cycle because my period came a week early. I have had my period for about 4 days now and similarly to others comments it is very light. Not messy. But the cramps and back pain are almost unbearable. :(. Has anyone else experienced this"	9	May 14, 2016	6	146
174,218	Versed	light sedation	"I was given Valium first and I took pain pills at home about 6 hours before the surgery-Norco was all I took. Then right before they wheeled me into the operating room (so they said), I got that versed IV, and a combination block which was administered via a teeny tiny wire inserted in the inner/upper thigh area-kept my leg NUMB completely for 4 days after that Total Knee replacement-and the VERSED left me with absolutely NO RECOLLECTION of what the surgeons did to my knee. FABULOUS! Severe pain when the nerve blocking wire was removed-morphine IV drip and additional shots via the IV port helped. "	10	October 5, 2011	20	107
66,143	Propranolol	migraine prevention	"27 year old, mother of 2. After having kids I got migraines 2 x a week and the entire time I was menstruating. Took propranolol, gained 10 lbs and had a horrible acne break out, some signs of depression. Didn%u2019t affect the frequency/intensity of migraines at all. Disappointed I didn%u2019t have the success others do!"	2	November 4, 2010	17	55
72,691	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"So the pro is, it's prevented pregnancy and made me go up a cup size. Oh and my acne has cleared up. Cons: the first month went well. I'm on month 3 of takin it and let me tell you... I've been bleeding/spotting for about 34 days now. It's annoying. And when I start spotting heavily, I get severe cramping. It's interfered with my sex life and moods. I do get mood swings but I'm thinking it's because I am so tired of bleeding. I've gained about 5 pounds, which isn't too bad for switching birth control."	3	October 7, 2015	5	97
221,410	Dextromethorphan	cough	"Don't take it! First, it doesn't work. Second, I had stomach pain starting about 15 minutes after I took it. Sick stomach for hours. Then about 5 hours in I started throwing up violently. Delysim is the only thing I had in my stomach."	1	April 11, 2016	9	44
107,550	Implanon	birth control	"I got my Implanon inserted in August 2010. I thought it would be a great choice for me because I have problems remembering to take a pill everyday. But ever since I have been on it I have had constant bleeding. Biggest problem is that I have gained nearly 30 pounds since I have been on it. I will be getting it taken out next week."	2	January 3, 2011	3	66
124,426	Skyla	birth control	"Hello all! I'm 20, a college student with no kids. I just got the IUD Skyla inserted Thursday, October 15th 2015. The insertion itself, was quick but uncomfortable- as far as pain goes, I would rate it around a 7. But all in all, it didn't last more than 1 minute. So, now I am two days after insertion and still have mild cramping. Better than yesterday however. My period has become lighter and completely stopped today. I am still waiting for the cramps to stop, but they are tolerable- my heating pad, and pamprin has been my bestfriend. At the end of the day, I don't regret my decision. I haven't felt moody, nausea, or any really side effects- just mild, period like, cramps. Other than the cramps, I am happy with my Skyla. I recommend it."	9	October 16, 2015	4	138
168,140	Jolessa	birth control	"I absolutely love this birth control. I have always had really terrible periods that lasted for several days and I'm only 16. My doctor told me the best thing to do was use birth control and I picked this one. I am so glad I did, no spotting, no cramps, some weight gain but it comes off, and my breasts have grown a little. I'm starting the second pack soon and I hope the next pack will be as good as the first!"	10	October 1, 2010	5	83
225,251	Bupropion	depression	"I started Wellbutrin XL in January 2015, and have been on it for 9 months. I changed my dosage a couple weeks ago (a little after the beginning of my college semester) from 150mg to 300mg, and it's been great. I have a history of difficulty concentrating, anxiety, and depression. My pdoc prescribed Wellbutrin for depression and the off-label ADHD use. I find it much easier to concentrate when I want to, meaning I can will myself to focus on topics I don't like if I just try, and can stay focused. It helped my depression because this medication is activating, so it gives me the energy depression takes away. Because Wellbutrin can actually make anxiety worse, I'm also on 50mg Pristiq, which dramatically improves Wellbutrin's efficacy."	8	October 12, 2015	4	127
96,142	Sertraline	anxiety and stress	"This did help me with depression a few years ago, but my doctor tried to put me back on it for anxiety this time and I immediately felt the side effects that I really didn't pinpoint to this at the time but after just two doses this time around they were EXACTLY as I remembered. Diarrhea and an inability to relax. The diarrhea was horrible, when I would eat out I would have to be by a bathroom, I found myself looking around for a restroom. I thought it was me but I now know it was in fact the Zoloft. Put me in some very embarrassing situations and it kept me from eating out. The inability to relax was quite bad, felt depressed. Thinking back I just hate it that I had to take this medicine, I should have taken it for a few months not a year."	4	October 29, 2011	21	149
151,493	Chantix	smoking cessation	"Chantix worked great for me! I smoked for the first week. I took my pills for 5 more days and then felt good enough not to take the pills any more. I have not had a pill in 3 days and have not smoked in 8 days. I feel great. I had dreams but they were good dreams. No problems for me."	10	January 23, 2016	27	62
172,094	Amitiza	constipation, chronic	"I've had Irritable Bowel Syndrome and chronic constipation my entire life. Now at 23, after exhausting all over the counter and homeopathic remedies to no avail, I've decided to try a prescription. Overall, it works great and I don't plan to get off of it. What I have now is more like diarrhea than anything, but I'll take that over going up to 20 days without a bowel motion any day! I do get nausea about 30 minutes after I take it, and it gives me bad gas sometimes, but none of that is worth getting off of it. If you are seriously about to give up on life because of constipation, this medicine is for you! I recommend. I do also take Metamucil about every other morning, which helps the diarrhea. Also- the website for this product offers a $35 off prescription card."	9	April 3, 2013	60	144
91,728	Moxifloxacin	conjunctivitis, bacterial	"Have only been using now for 1 full day, and have not notice much, I no longer have pain in my eye, not as watery but still red at the bottom of my bottom lid. Will continue to use and see what happens!"	7	April 27, 2017	1	43
20,876	Ramelteon	insomnia	"This is the only sleep medicine I would give a "10" to the ones I have tried. This is because it worked so well and essentially had no significant side effects."	10	October 5, 2009	36	31
165,443	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I had my IUD inserted in February of 2015 (about 2.5 years ago). The insertion was fairly painless and quick. I had a lot of problems with hormonal birth control pills, so my doctor thought this would be a good alternative. The first 2 years with Skyla were pretty good. My periods were lighter, no weight gain, minor PMS. About 6 months ago, my PMS symptoms became almost unbearable. My acne has gotten much worse, and I am having PMS symptoms I haven't had since my teenage years (before I started the pill). My periods are now lasting about 2 weeks with only 2 weeks in between. It's a nightmare. My doctor told me she has had many complaints with Skyla and will be switching me to Mirena this month. Overall, would not recommend this IUD."	3	June 5, 2017	2	136
79,228	Plan B One-Step	emergency contraception	"I had sex on March 13th and the condom broke. My partner noticed before orgasming luckily, but I didnt want to take the risk of a precum baby. I also was in my most fertile time, about to hit ovulation. I took Plan B on March 14th, 15 hours later. I experienced spotting 3 days after, that quickly went away. I also experienced bloating, mood swings, feeling hot, etc., that lasted for a little over a week. My expected period was March 30th. I got it yesterday, on April 19th . I was 20 days late. A little over 5 weeks after I took the pill. I took 4 pregnancy tests in this time. So, to all freaking out like I did, do know that the pill CAN make you late (even 20 days late), and make you experience symptoms similiar to pregnancy symptoms."	10	April 20, 2016	12	144
6,297	Formoterol / mometasone	moterol / mometasone)	"Took this 2x and developed wheezing, coughing and flu like symptoms with a fever. Had to use rescue inhaler just to get my lungs open. Will not be using again, definitely not worth the side effects."	1	November 3, 2017	0	36
124,751	Tri-Previfem	birth control	"So far been on this for about 3 months now... And I've gained weight rapidly. My mood swings are way off the wall. I'm tired just about everyday even after countless hours of rest. My periods are extremely abnormal in which they never were before. Random spotting...which is extra annoying. My past period cycle was so weird because I've just gotten it and it looked like it was going away, even thought it was lighter it lasted a lot longer than usual. You definitely get pregnancy like symptoms...such has the bloating excessive eating, sensitive nose, mood swings and defintley lots of fluids real easing from you're body."	4	June 26, 2016	4	107
230,489	Depo-Provera	birth control	"I am 17 and was on it for half a year and never had a period. I got off it in January and still today have no period and its been 10 months. "	2	October 10, 2012	2	34
135,539	Tamiflu	swine flu	"This made my daughter and I nauseous. She threw up, we were both exhausted by it. She had headaches. It was awful. Better to let the flu run its course. My other daughter and husband tolerated it very well."	2	October 30, 2009	6	39
71,131	Viberzi	irritable bowel syndrome	"started this medication about two months ago - hard to get BC to pay for it, but after I did - it was a life saver. after suffering from IBS-D for years and having a particularly rough flare up over 6 months, after one week I was NORMAL. I feel so much better now. I know it might not work for everyone but it did for me. I don't have a gallbladder and only take one per day."	10	January 3, 2017	25	78
23,241	Methadone	chronic pain	"Diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis 5 years ago. Tried every narcotic, or non narcotic and never found relief. Naturally became addicted and took a year coming off of 100/micrgr fentenanyl patches. ( 3 every 24/hrs plus oxy 80 as breakthrough ) when I got low enough I took Suboxone to ease my withdrawals. Suboxone worked awesome and I stayed on 20/mg a day for two years, but the analgesic effect of Suboxone is low, and I switched to methadone last August. I love the incredible half life of methadone and its analgesic effects are great for chronic pain. I recommend this to anyone fighting the pain management battle."	9	March 15, 2014	71	107
92,871	Vortioxetine	major depressive disorde	"I've been treatment resistant for depression for over 3 years now after trying numerous medications. Took 5mg of Trintellix for about 2 weeks then moved up to 10mg for about 5 weeks. Had some nausea/stomach issues the first few weeks with the start of the drug and the dosage increase. Didn't help my depression whatsoever but was super expensive (~$400 for 30 pills). Starting coming off it about 2 weeks ago. Got what I can best describe as 'stuffy ears'... felt like swimmers ear without the pain but it was disorienting and messed with my hearing and balance a little."	3	May 12, 2017	18	100
40,190	Amiodarone	arrhythmia	"I had Mitral valve repair-open heart surgery in 2010. I was on AMIODARONE for about 2 yrs for Atrial Fibrillation. I am now off of it as suggested by heart surgeon, including several other prescription drugs for 20 months , who sent letter to cardiologist, side effects are still with me. As listed on label, Hyperthyroidism, Insomnia, vision problems- RVO retinal vein occlusion, stroke in left eye, lost central vision in left eye."	7	December 8, 2016	35	73
182,964	Cymbalta	ibromyalgia	"My pain diminished somewhat, and I don't feel shitty anymore. One annoying side effect: Insomnia, but 20mg zolpidem "fixed" that. Maybe the trouble sleeping will lessen, and the efficacy will improve after 6 weeks. 2 weeks on 30mg/day"	7	November 8, 2015	18	38
53,440	Demerol	pain	"This medicine is sadly being used less and less in the emergency rooms. I am tolerant to morphine and allergic to many other pain medications. Demerol not only stops the pain but it stops it for a good 14-16 hours if I am given 100 mg IM with 50 mg Gravol. I walk out of the ER on my own like I took a Tylenol. Takes a few hours to kick in but when it does I usually get the best 10-12 hours of sleep which helps decrease the pain since I can rest and let my muscles be at rest. I pray they do not discontinue this medicine. It helps many people for break through pain where others don't, especially for use people with CRPS and Fibromyalgia. It's a miracle medicine for me. I use this about 3 to 4 times a year if needed for breakthrough pain lasting more than 72 hours."	10	January 4, 2013	88	154
195,532	Aviane	birth control	"I have taken this medication for exactly a whole year. It did its job by not allowing me to become pregnant, but the first month was horrible! I had really bad nausea and headaches. But overall, it's a great contraceptive."	7	November 15, 2015	4	40
74,166	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I started Lo-Loestrin Fe two months ago and am having the worst acne breakouts I have ever had! I am waiting to finish up my third pack and then going to try and switch. I am getting married in three weeks and nothing will work to clear up the acne."	5	October 24, 2011	20	50
64,587	Sertraline	panic disorde	"I love Zoloft. I struggled with severe panic arrays associated with driving and social interactions also I had mild depression. What I will say is find the right dosage for you and don't be afraid to talk about increasing the dosage if it's not working after a few months. I did lose my appetite for a while initially. Also, do not abruptly stop taking it that spiraled me into a severe depression."	10	January 22, 2016	29	72
25,942	Lamisil	onychomycosis, toenail	"Took it religiously for a year. Had toenail fungus on all ten toes for probably the last 10 years. It took awhile for the nail to grow out, but I kept them clean and dry and scrubbed daily in the shower. My feet have not looked this good in 10 years. It's a slow recovery but it works"	10	August 13, 2015	58	58
165,936	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"Now I know a lot of women out there are scared. I was terrified that I was ever in the position where I had to buy myself this pill. Long story short, the day after I ended my period, I had sex with my boyfriend and the condom slipped. It was my first month off birth control so I was very nervous. I ended up taking the pill 4-6 hours after the incident. We did a lot of research on it and I experienced a few symptoms within the next couple days such as nausea, a little bit of cramping, and I had an induced period from the pill a week later. It was like a regular period except it last roughly four days(short for me). Then the waiting began. I had nearly forgotten about it until I realized it was a past my normal expected period date. I began to panic, even though off my regular pill my periods are irregular. I read too many message boards about taking plan B and still getting pregnant and I had a lot of cry sessions because the only person I could talk to was my boyfriend. I then realized I hadn't been counting from the induced period date and having a normal cycle after that period. I was right on the edge of it being seven days past what my new expected date was and I started to panic again. Let me tell you, it was the most welcomed pain in the world when I finally got it eight days past the expected date a month after the induced period. I had bad cramping for a week leading up to it and really painful cramps the day of. I think stress played a huge role in delaying my period also because I was thinking about it every second of every day. My advice is to try to relax, take a deep breathe, and let the medicine do its job. Please try not to put yourself in this position, it is not worth the stress if you aren't on birth control!"	9	February 28, 2017	9	349
106,472	Implanon	birth control	"This was the worst decision ever to get this birth control I got it 6 weeks after I had my son I never stop my postpartum bleeding So never had a break in between fast forward to 6 months later and I'm still bleeding passing big clots the size of Nickels even quarters sometimes..... I'm on two birth controls the Implanon and the NuvaRing the NuvaRing only help with my bleeding for two and a half weeks then I started bleeding again really heavy I was even on the pills my doctor prescribed for me and all that did was slow my bleeding down but it never stopped nothing is working if you don't want you to get pregnant you won't you'll just bleed so your sex life will be non-existent I'm getting this thing removed next month NEVER EVER AGAIN"	1	May 13, 2016	5	141
74,354	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"This was my first birth control pill. I was on it for 2 months. I was prescribed this for heavy, long periods (a super plus tampon and a maxi pad would last me about 2 hours at most. Setting alarms every 2 hours at night was not fun) and severe cramps that caused me to black out and miss school. I never got acne, but after starting this pill I noticed a few spots-nothing big, maybe 5 or 6 over the course of 2 months. Nothing happened to my weight. My periods were extremely light; a regular tampon was all I needed for 4 to 6 hours. I did notice my sex drive decreased greatly, and it did increase the severity of my bipolar disorder. However, I would still recommend this pill."	8	October 11, 2010	7	132
202,998	Gildess Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"I switched to this over a year ago from NuvaRing because my insurance did not cover it. It took a few months for my mood swings to get better (I felt like I was going crazy for about 3 months) but for the last 9 months I feel great. Only have a 2 day period, sometimes some spotting the week prior. But if that happens I don't even have an actual period during my last week."	10	January 26, 2016	1	76
198,989	Depo-Provera	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I'm only writing this in response to the numerous complaints of bleeding for months after receiving the Depo shot. When I went in to get mine, after much research on my part (I'd been on the pill before and it completely did not work for me), I had been told about 5 times that the MOST COMMON side effect of this form on birth control is bleeding/spotting for up to a YEAR. I was given my options and understood the risks and side effects. So for people who are surprised or upset about this, maybe your provider was not clear enough or you yourself did not do enough research, but it is a very well known and common side effect. As with many things, you need to let your body get used to it."	5	May 2, 2016	30	134
215,523	Copper	birth control	"It was not too painful to insert, but I was very scared to do it. Periods lasted 12 days + on this and the cramps were so painful I would end up complaining about them. Which is not cute. My periods would start off as black goo for the first 3 days. Took it out after 5 months. Would still rather this over birth control pills. Don't want to mess with hormones."	7	August 10, 2017	0	72
204,757	Cyproheptadine	anorexia	"Omg all my life I have been small and wanted to gain weight but never could. I'm 5'4 was 123pounds before the medicine not to bad for my height. So one day I went to my Dr and we talked about me having loss of appetite so she recommended I take periactin to help me with my appetite and wow guys I have gained literally 10 pounds in two weeks. I'm in my third week I'm 137 and I love it. This medication is defiantly for anyone trying to gain weight."	10	August 10, 2016	57	91
120,545	Dicyclomine	irritable bowel syndrome	"I'm still waiting to see if it's Celiac disease or inflammatory IBS-D. After 3 weeks of constant diarrhea, dehydration and trip to ER tons of blood work all negative & stool sampes all negative and 16lb weight loss I got in with a GI doctor. I'm waiting back for my inflammatory test & celiac disease test but in the mean time my GI doctor put me on bentyl 20mg up to 4 a times day to help with the diarrhea which is the cause of the weightloss in only 3 weeks. It's worked wonders so far haven't had any diarrhea. I've only been on it 48hrs now. The only side effect I have noticed sometimes it makes my heart race a little for an hour. I have a follow-up with my GI in 3 weeks & hoping to come off of it and be back to eating normal, he thinks I had a viral that caused inflammatory IBS-D"	7	September 24, 2017	9	158
218,814	Quasense	birth control	"Originally I was on this pill but then later given samples of Seasonique. That was the worst mistake ever! I was on Seasonique for 9 months and had breakthrough bleeding for 8.5 months! I switched back to Quasense and ever since then I haven't had a single problem. Awesome pill!"	10	November 3, 2011	9	50
180,481	Diclofenac	pain	"Occupational Health at my workplace prescribed this patch for me because I apparently strained a muscle below my patellar bone... It did nothing for me! Apparently it works for everyone else, so I may just be an oddball. It was like taking a placebo and I am not even taking other pain meds... So it's not like I have a tolerance level for pain meds... This just doesn't do anything for me. It was def. a miss. "	2	October 23, 2015	10	78
46,465	Modafinil	narcolepsy	"I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy when I was 17 and still in high school. That was about 14 years ago. Out of those 14 years, ten of them have been spent on Provigil. It has obviously worked for me. I take 200mg 3 x a day - One in the morning and two at lunchtime. I haven't had any side effects, other than not being ready for bed at night but that could be me just not wanting to go to bed. All in all Provigil keeps me awake and functioning. Oh, I do agree with everyone about the cost - it's not cheap."	10	January 31, 2009	40	104
25,497	Finasteride	androgenetic alopecia	"For me personally, it has worked great with little to no known side effects. Have used it for about 18 years. Noticeably more hair and thicker over entire head. Receding hairline loss completely stopped. It has worked so well on me for so long that I'm afraid to stop using it. Have been told that this small amount to help your hair, also might have a positive benefit to your aging Prostate. Who knows? I use a Proscar pill and cut it into 1/4s to make up the proper dosage for hair loss"	10	March 27, 2015	54	93
71,039	Rituximab	pemphigus	"The course of treatment was 1000mg two weeks apart, and one 1000mg dose six months after. The first wave of treatment brought the pemphigus to only two isolated areas, (this is after 7 years of constant open wounds) The side effects were standard, extreme exhaustion, a sense of malaise. Utilizing a cannabis (eaten) treatment to counteract the nausea, it also alleviated the nervous reactions to stressful stimulus. (Not a normal user of such) The final treatment was completed in mid-June 2015, the side effects have been considerably less, only one day so far of dizziness and nervous reaction. This was treated with a 1/8g of cannabis eaten with white rice. Overall being forewarned is very helpful to keep side effects in perspective."	8	July 19, 2015	3	122
68,310	Plan B	emergency contraception	"Plan B is no joke. It is effective so don't stress if you have taken it within the 72 hours and make sure you rest up. I took it during the time of ovulation about 28 hours after I had a birth control mishap. I had no side effects and got my period about 5 days after (a week before my regular period). "	9	April 10, 2014	19	64
70,342	Zofran	gastroenteritis	"Went into ER with gastroenteritis symptoms. Was given two injections of Zofran and a script for pills at home. Works so well and allows me to sleep really well. A very comfortable and calm feeling into a nice deep sleep. Works well for the nausea. "	10	December 3, 2011	42	46
52,928	Maxalt	migraine	"My migraines started on April 2 2016, I have had a constant headache since then, with the 13 migraines, after a CT scan in my neck, I have a long which needs to be removed, which could be the root cause for this ongoing headache however finally I was prescribed maxalt today after almost 4 months of suffering headaches and migraines,and taking other pain relief, icing it, quiet rooms, limiting bright light stimulation ,msiisng out on family and friend events and I cannot believe the difference it's made. I don't like taking medications, I try to do things naturally, think this really really helped, and I have so much relief. Kudos to the angel who told me about it from Medicare, while we were trying to sort out my card going missing"	10	July 28, 2016	5	132
78,851	OnabotulinumtoxinA	acial wrinkles	"I have been getting Botox every 4-5 months for a year and a half. I am almost 41 and everyone always guesses me at 34. I love it and have never had a problem with it. I would recommend it for anyone who is healthy with no underlying problems."	10	December 3, 2009	5	49
227,011	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I got Nexplanon inserted on 4/4/14. I've had it for a little over four months now & have experienced minimal problems. However, I get migraine headaches that last the entire day, I'm very moody/emotional, it made depression so much worse, the implant site hurts all the time, I bleed whenever I get aroused, and I hate having the rod inside me. Those are however somewhat manageable side effects, but because I'm sure I could find something better I'm getting it removed in 2 days."	6	August 19, 2014	8	84
22,108	Baclofen	alcohol withdrawal	"Side effects have been bad, considered stopping medication, but persevered! Three days ago, I started to be more clear headed, more optimistic and excited, as I believe this drug is working, beyond my expectations. Does anyone know if all of the side effects will stop, the longer I take it??"	8	November 29, 2016	15	50
79,282	Plan B One-Step	emergency contraception	"Me and my girlfriend had a sex during her ovulation date. We had a condom on, but I didn't pull out correctly, and some liquid leak out of condom. We were very worry, so we went to buy plan B. After taking plan B she had some side effects from it. The good thing is, she didn't pregnant! Plan B is really a life saver!"	10	May 25, 2016	7	65
206,204	Eflornithine	hirsutism	"Having been using this on and off since I've bought it. I don't know if it's only me but it has made my overall skin VERY dry. I'm not complaining since I have naturally oily skin. However it is extremely tight-feeling and unusual. It also stings ALOT if you have removed hair on the day ie threading. I haven't noticed a difference on the thickness of my hair or any decrease in growth. After trading such positive reviews I do hope it works for myself and other women out there suffering! Really do wish this is the "miracle" cream it has been labelled since it was super expensive here in the UK"	5	May 13, 2016	14	112
4,940	Belviq	weight loss	"Slimmed down from 5"2, 188 pounds. In seven months dropped 41 pounds. The right combination of diet and exercise make this easier then it should be. I still eat good but wise choices seem more appealing versus what I used to do. No bored eating or snacking anymore. No female issues just a little headache."	10	May 27, 2014	97	55
67,873	Plan B	emergency contraception	"Plan B One Step definitely works. My last period ended the 19th of July and I had unprotected sex the 23rd and he came inside of me. Within an hour of the sex I took Plan B. The first couple of days I just felt extremely hormonal and on edge, resulting in some mood swings. A week following (Aug 1-5) I experienced spotting that was brownish red and this lasted a week. Then the EXTREMELY tender breasts came, nausea and bloating a week before my expected period. My vagina was also very dry throughout the two weeks likely due to the high hormone dosage. Consequently I also got a yeast infection due to the hormonal imbalance. Regardless of all symptoms, I got my period on time and it is extremely heavy. Relax and try not to stress. It works!"	10	August 15, 2016	3	139
93,248	Vortioxetine	depression	"This was, by far, the best med that I have ever taken for my mood and anxiety. I'm Bipolar with severe anxiety, and it helped me to feel normal for 8 months. Unfortunately, I developed joint and nerve pain after a month or so, which over time became so severe that I could barely walk and spent most time lying in pain. It took almost 3 months after stopping the med, but I am now physically back to normal (with an extra 30lbs due to inactivity). My mood plummeted quickly after stopping the med, and I became severely depressed. I have returned to the rough shape I was in before starting the med. Such a shame; I thought it was my miracle drug."	2	January 20, 2016	8	123
230,426	Depo-Provera	endometriosis	"I have been on Depo now for over 20 years - I should be paid to be their poster child. It was the miracle medicine for me and my body. After 10 horrific years of monthly hell, I started Depo. Immediately, the periods went away, my hormones balanced and I literally regained my life. I have had no long term effects, no weight gain, no side effects at all. For the right person, this works amazingly well. For others, it does not. But it IS worth a try!"	10	October 13, 2013	82	88
74,628	Wellbutrin SR	depression	"Taking name brand. started 150 1x a day for a week. first day so amazing, energized,went to the gym, positive & for 4 days felt great.5th not so much & by 7th day was feeling back to my depressed self so I upped it to 2 a day. now I go from anxious to flat. feel absolutely nothing, zoned out, very irritable. vivid dreams & nightmares, kind of can't separate dream from reality cause it seems like someone's in the house & I wake up out of a dead sleep & I'm not sure if someone's in the house. going to give this a few more days if things don't get worse hopefully they'll get better, if not, not going to take it anymore. I took this because I wanted to avoid weight gain which happened years ago with other SSRIs. hasn't affected appetite."	5	November 3, 2016	15	144
207,693	Suprep Bowel Prep Kit	bowel preparation	"Compared to CoLyte, this was a breeze. Give me a break...a prep solution you can finish in 30 min vs hours??? I started at 6 pm, and was basically done by 7. Not the most pleasant stuff to drink but compared to previous preps not bad at all. Mine was not really flavored so maybe that helped."	9	August 12, 2016	10	57
36,787	Meperidine	pain	"I was given Demorol for pain in the ER about (3)days ago for terrible menstrual cramps and I can say it is definitely a 10 for pain, but the side effects are not the best. I have been drowsy, thirsty, and still a little dizzy, but I guess it depends on the individual."	10	September 15, 2009	32	53
94,235	Trintellix	depression	"I've been battling MDD for about ten years now and I've been on and off many different medications. My biggest complaint with most of them was the fatigue. I'm only 24, but while I was on this medication it was hard for me to keep up with my friends that were similar ages. I was always tired, always taking naps and still going to bed early. With Brintellix, the fatigue is GONE! It's easier for me to wake up, I can do more during the day without wanting to take a nap and having more energy has given me the opportunity to start exercising again. I do have a bit of stomach upset while taking it, but it is mild and, frankly, a smile price to pay when considering all the good Brintellix does for me."	9	June 10, 2015	123	136
94,078	Trintellix	depression	"I was about to give up on this med because of the awful nausea it caused but for the past three days I have been swollowing it down with ginger ale and the nausea has miraculously disapeared."	5	May 18, 2016	72	37
85,305	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	" I'm 19 years old and started taking this birth control after my first one worked perfectly for a few months, until I began to get my period every 8 days. I've been on this pill for about two weeks and I already hate it. I'm constantly moody, depressed and over emotional. It's effecting my relationship between my family, friends and boyfriend. Doesn't help with acne, I've never had acne till I began taking this. Also have severe pain everyday in my lower stomach area."	3	July 25, 2015	8	85
113,512	Bisacodyl	constipation	"Was constipated for days, my fiancee mentioned this product to me. I didn't have any cramps, took one pill with a full 12 oz bottle of water and about 3-4 hours later I was relieved of my bowels."	8	May 6, 2013	21	38
91,454	Uribel	urinary tract infection	"I took this because I have to pee every hour on the hour. Unfortunately it didn't do anything, actually I think it made me want to pee more frequently. I only took 1 pill though, but didn't bother taking anymore."	1	September 23, 2016	4	40
7,314	Aluminum chloride hexahydrate	hyperhidrosis	"I suffered from excessive sweating since I was about 12 years old. I'll never forget it. It was WINTER and I took off my coat and saw sweat under my arms through my sweater. This continued for YEARS. It was embarrassing. Being nervous definitely increased this issue. When I reached about 20 years old, I was using paper towels under my shirts, attached to my bras. Summer time was dreaded. I was miserable. I owned tons of black shirts. In the summer I'd walk one block and my armpits would be drenched. Now, to be perfectly honest, I am a beautiful woman. Mixed race, slim, nice hair, light eyes... But no matter what, the sweating made me want to hide. Indoors. All the time. Just sitting still made me sweat. It was horrible."	10	September 18, 2009	42	133
128,395	Phentermine	weight loss	"I totally love it. I've been on it 6 days & has already lost 4.6lbs. I'm staying away from sugar and bread. I only drink water & powerade. I'm hoping to lose 15 more lbs by Thanksgiving. I use MyFitness Pall to track my calories & carbs."	9	October 25, 2015	21	47
38,146	Elidel	eczema	"I have found that this medicine does clear up my eczema temporarily. However, I find that I have a lot of burning sensations around my face- specifically my eyes feel very very warm when I'm using it."	6	January 21, 2012	41	37
165,610	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"Review is about insertion only. I've never written a review in my whole life but hopefully this can help other women. I just got the skyla inserted about an hour ago. Took 800mg of ibuprofen an hour before. Inserting the speculum wasn't painful just like a routine gyno check. It hurt the most when she clamped my cervix. It was intense cramps. She measured it then inserted it and it was all done in a matter of 30 seconds. I just laid there for about a minute to let the cramps subside. Overall was not bad at all. Yeah cramps are never comfortable and it feels weird knowing they're in your cervix but it's over so fast. Period cramps last forever. This took 30 seconds. I'll write back in a few months about how I like it so far!"	9	April 27, 2017	2	139
204,342	Albendazole	pinworm infection (enterobius vermicularis)	"My son, husband and I all took this and it certainly works! Yuck! We knew we had them, but we were even blowing them out of our noses, eeeuuu, so gross! Side effects have been all had a rash, 2 had/have headaches, 2 GI upset with diarrhea, & all 3 spent more time in the bathroom then we want to admit even here. Is it worth it? YES, yes it is, especially if you consider the thoroughly disgusting alternative."	8	September 14, 2015	28	79
70,083	Basaglar	diabetes, type 2	"I was switched by my insurance to Basaglar before then I was on lantus with blood sugar readings of 140-170 on average ever since the switch I've been reading at 230 or higher. My eating habits have not changed, fasting between meals and small snack before bed I've also changed the injection site to no improvement"	2	October 5, 2017	6	56
210,332	Linzess	constipation, chronic	"I think I found my miracle pill for my chronic constipation I have had for years. Took 2 pills last night at 8pm & woke up at 430am going. I will take it in the mornings from now on, 1 pill. This is great."	10	June 11, 2015	40	44
133,211	Tri-Sprintec	acne	"I started Tri Sprintec 3 months ago for my 15 year struggle with acne. I am 35 years old and haven't been able to battle acne until now.....sort of. It has cleared my acne by like 90%! It probably would of been 100% if it wouldn't make me stay on my period for 3 weeks at a time. I have ALWAYS been regular with no cramps or period problems until now. I still have no cramps, but my period comes on whenever it feels like it! So annoying. I also have had tender breasts. I'm already a DDD so I don't need any growing there please! Other than that....I love that fact that my face is clearing up...I can deal with the other problems as long as my acne is GONE!!"	8	January 29, 2013	16	131
25,157	Diovan	high blood pressure	"I was recently switched to a BP control regimen of Diovan and Concur (bisoprolol) and for the first time in 20 yeqrs, my BP is under control. It used to run in the mid 140s to mid 150s / hi 80s to hi 90s. Now is has stabilized to mid 120s to mid 130s / mid 70s to mid 80s. I couldn't be happier and I have no side effects."	10	March 4, 2016	41	70
15,442	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"After reading a couple of reviews, let me first start off that every body responds to medicine differently. Not everyone has the same response to the same medicine. This is my first BC that I've taken and so far I like it. Before I would always have light periods that were either lengthy or off and on so I wanted BC to keep it consistent. Now I have extremely light periods that last barely a day or two. My skin is fairly clear and I've gained about 5lbs which is a struggle for me to keep on weight (5 ft 106lbs). I noticed that I am a whole lot less moody but the cramps prior to my period are more severe."	7	January 13, 2017	10	121
18,770	Icosapent	hypertriglyceridemia	"I had TGs of 482 - 525 in 2012 - I tried to get them under control but could not despite exercise and diet . I tried Lovaza in 2012 but it spiked by LDL-s by 40% and my Doc was very concerned and I stopped ( plus fishy stink, burbs etc). Then I tried samples of Vascepa, wow! no fish taste whatsoever, my TGs fell by 40% and I felt better than ever ( mood, strength, less aches and my Dry Eye ceased! and my LDL-C dropped 305 as well. Its a miracle for me. I looked at OTC, but it was far more expensive than 49 co-pay coupon and worried about unknown ingredients, toxins. I highly recommend this medicine. No side effects - Zero!"	10	February 20, 2015	30	126
23,292	Methadone	opiate withdrawal	"Ive been drug sick since last Wednesday. The hospital did nothing for me and scoffed at me. The ER.doctor.was.such a jerk.i turned.down his offer of a.few Lorton. I quit this cold turkey through a fault of my own. I forgot to get an appointment and the pain management clinic doesnt even care. I spent an hour trying to do their piss test and the desk is 1 foot from the door. Nice attendants at the desk and a witch of an office manager. But there is one worse withdrawal cymbalta which I quit cold turkey and the only thing that saved me was dosesof Gaba suppliment."	8	November 5, 2016	11	106
125,237	Dulcolax	constipation	"I followed the instructions correctly. It kind of worked at first but then it stopped, I was back to zero only with a overbloated belly and an unsettling feeling all day. Do not use"	2	June 2, 2016	5	34
141,635	Escitalopram	generalized anxiety disorde	"I have been taking Lexapro for over a year and had no problems. I got switched to the generic on 3/28 and on 3/30 I was at the Dr. office because my throat was swollen. Sunday I was in the hospital with an allergic reaction to the generic escitalopram. I had hives and my face and hands were swollen three times the size they were supposed to be. I wish it would have worked for me. If anything swells up stop taking and go to your primary care physician immediately. "	1	April 5, 2012	4	91

210,717

Mirtazapine

major depressive disorde

"I have been taking Mirtazapine for a little less than 2 months for my Major Depressive Disorder, Insomnia, Underweight and have already noticed an improvement with my depression and insomnia, and have been steadily gaining much needed weight. However the side effects of this drug are not to be underestimated. I personally have suffered the following side effects - Exfoliative Dermatitis, odd dreams, dry mouth, nausea, eye pain, and at some points worsened depression. Aside from my negative experience with its side effects, I'm relatively pleased with the effectiveness of this anti-depressant."

7

March 7, 2017

9

92

152,899

Doxycycline

bronchitis

"Glad to know I'm not alone after reading all the reviews. My doctor prescribed this to treat Bronchitis/possible pneumonia. Doc notes and prescription label never said anything about taking with food. The only thing the doc said was to stay out of the sun and avoid caffeine. Horrible stomach churning, major dry heaving every single time after taking this crazy pill twice a day. For 10 days I dreaded the nauseous, nausea, disgusting feeling. After all that, I'm still sick. Whomever created this pill is crazy and so is my doctor for prescribing this to me. Amoxicillin has been fine in the past, worst experience with a pill ever. Does the vomiting mean I'm allergic to doxycycline?"

5

May 17, 2017

7

117

101,784

Methocarbamol

muscle spasm

"This drug has some weird effects when taken with food so make sure you take it on an empty stomach (which is usually the opposite) when taking it. It made me very spacy and my mind was fuzzy. Wasn't able to sleep well but it did take the pain away."

10

April 16, 2009

25

50

224,736

Bupropion

anxiety

"This has been the absolute worst anti depressant I have been on. I will NEVER go back to that drug ever again the first few days of being off Celexa and being on Wellbutin was OK. But about a week and a half later I was a absolute mess. My depression got worse and my anxiety, well was out of this world! I constantly had this paralyzing fear of the world ending or stepping foot outside. I was crying and felt so sick to my stomach all day everyday! I could smack the quack who put me on this horrible stuff! I'm going back to Celexa. I know some say it will make you gain weight or hard to lose it, but it didn't fit me at all. Plus I much rather be fat the have all this sang stress, pressure and anxiety I'm done"

1

September 21, 2017

5

145

140,739

Escitalopram

anxiety

"I had been experiencing milder depressive symptoms for a couple of months, but then suddenly one morning I woke up with all the physical symptoms of a panic attack, which I'd never had before (never had any anxiety symptoms before), and symptoms persisted almost nonstop for 4 days until I could get in with my doctor. I wasn't having anxiety about any one specific thing, I just felt hopeless and like I'd lost control of my thinking. She prescribed me klonopin for immediate relief (big help) and the generic version of lexapro (10 mg) to actually address the problem in tandem with counseling. I'm only a week in but feeling LIKE MYSELF and so much better in general. Had some headaches and sleepiness/yawning in the first week but lessening now"

10

July 26, 2016

55

130

178,053

Duloxetine

depression

"I am going back on these! I have an appointment and it can not come soon enough. I slipped back into depression gradually and feel numb and do not have interest in anything. It scares me to be like this! When I was on Cymbalta before the side effects did fade, mostly dry mouth and tiredness. I took them at night and it helped. I felt I wanted to try medicine free because after 2 years felt better. Well one year later and I am depressed again! Going back on them! The withdrawal symptoms did not bother me, I weaned gradually. Wellburtin XL worked for me too, I lost a lot of weight on that one! GOOD side effect."

9

October 25, 2011

11

119

96,115

Sertraline

panic disorde

"I started taking Zoloft after a very bad head on collision left me with post traumatic stress disorder and severe anxiety. I was taking Xanax but it did not help. I just started the Zoloft and agree, it is a miracle. Started at 50 mg then went to 100 and 100 left me feeling sick to my stomach and overall blah. I am taking just 50 and feel better. I feel more in control and stable. Have not had a panic attack since taking this medicine in just less than one week."

9

January 9, 2012

34

92

63,724

Epiduo

acne

"I'm 18 and have always struggled with hormonal acne. But for some reason, the past few months have been terrible. It was everywhere, and I felt so insecure. I went to the doctor and she recommended Epiduo. Best decision ever! At first I hated it because my skin is dry, itchy, flaky, and burns. But I finally found out how to put it on so it doesn't. Try this and see if it works: First, wash your face GENTLY with a NON MEDICATED cleanser. Now this is the key. You have to wait for your face to completely dry between layers. Wait at least 10 minutes. So once that's dry, apply the Epiduo in a thin layer all over your face. Let dry for 15 min. Then apply a ton on moisturizer. My skin is so clear now!"

9

June 20, 2013

40

138

175,302

Hiprex

prevention of bladder infection

"I was suffering from regular severe urinary tract infections, taking multiple courses of antibiotics each time, only to feel relief for a few weeks before getting another infection, despite drinking 2 liters of water per day, taking cranberry supplements, and washing and urinating before and after sex. Since taking Hiprex, I have not had an infection in several months. The only negative is that the tablets taste awful."

9

August 24, 2011

120

68

80,567

Mobic

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"When I began taking Mobic (7.5 mg twice a day) for my sciatica and lower back pain I felt like I was 10 years younger. I experienced greater flexibility and generally felt good all over. However after a couple of months on this dosage I began to experience dizziness and shortness of breath. My doctor found that I was very anemic due to blood loss somewhere in my body to the point where I had to be hospitalized and received 2 units of blood. I had no history of ulcers or other internal bleeding. In addition to taking the maximum dosage of Mobic I was also taking a baby aspirin once a day. My advice is to take as small a dose as possible for as short a time as possible and NEVER use when taking aspirin."

7

November 9, 2009

85

137

190,945

Hyoscyamine

irritable bowel syndrome

"Combined with a fiber supplement like Metamucil I find that Levsin really helps with the trapped gas pains I get with my irritable bowel syndrome. I get sharp stabbing pains in the upper left quadrants that will only be relieved hours later after the trapped gas finally leaves. Heating pad and having my girlfriend push on my stomach also can help, but since starting the Levsin my number of pain days is significantly down. Does cause fatigue though, and be careful with beers as it will make you even more tired."

9

April 7, 2014

50

91

156,568

Dulaglutide

diabetes, type 2

" I started taking T 2 days ago, after being on Lyxumia for over 2 years. My Ha1bc just keeps going up and up, have lost 10kg over 2 years on injection and with 2000mg of Metformin SR. Well 2 days and I feel not too bad have chronic runs but I also get that since my gall bladder was removed, the sulphur burps are really rank!!! Will stick it out and see how it goes, my BG readings are down a little bit so hope it continues. By the way I am from the UK."

9

March 21, 2017

17

96

79,296

Plan B One-Step

emergency contraception

"I'm writing this for any woman out there that might be scared or anxious about this drug. I was just in your shoes recently and I just want to assure you that this medicine will work! It happened this past Month September 23 when my boyfriend and I did the most irresponsible thing, we didn't use protection. He came inside and we panicked, I'm young, 21 years old, I am in no means ready to have a child. I took the pill immediately within 1 hour after the incident. He was there through it all and he made sure I had everything I needed and was the one that purchased the pill. The waiting game was horrible, stressful and I experienced all the side effects that the pill said. I got my period after 2 weeks, so please don't stress ladies."

10

October 5, 2015

20

141

26,545

Sprintec

birth control

"This pill has done nothing for me, it has only dragged out my periods. I got on this to shorten them and it has definitely not done that. It has made me way more emotional and every little thing gets on my nerves. I am switching."

1

January 15, 2013

10

46

154,882

Metronidazole

bacterial vaginitis

"Took this pill for BV for 7 days. First few days was fine. I'm now on day 5 and the side effects hit me. I'm so nauseous and can hardly eat anything. I'm constantly tired and I can barely sleep. I keep waking up in the middle of the night which I never do. My lower back is aching. My whole body aches but especially my lower back. It cleared up my BV but the side effects are awful."

5

December 30, 2016

4

79

80,536

Zovia

birth control

"Was on Zovia 1/35 for 7 years and experience was great and that rating would have been a 10. However, the manufacturer used to be Watson (pink packet), but now it is manufactured by Mayne (blue packet), which I give a 3 rating. I only took the Zovia pills manufactured by Mayne for 5 days. I stopped taking because I started to get acne and each day I was getting more pimples. I am not acne prone and the previous Zovia pills by Watson did not break me out. Now I am on Kelnor, which supposed to be similar to Zovia (both are generic for Demulen) however now my periods last about 8 days and I get small bumps on my face that clear up for a few days then reappear in different locations. So Kelnor is rated a 6."

3

July 18, 2017

0

140

33,197

Microgestin Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I’ve been on this medication for 2 years now, when I first started taking it it made me sick to my stomach after about 4 months I was fine. It helped me a lot I’m anemic andIi was also having periods for 2-3 weeks straight and then 2 days off and then it started again. My periods also made me pass out and throw up I could work out with my sport teams or run while I was on it I would get dizzy and a lot of the time pass out or have to leave school because of barely being able to stand at school. Love this but everyone is different."

10

October 24, 2017

0

112

32,290

Lisinopril

high blood pressure

"I can take this at 1.25 mg per day and it sets my BP at about 130/75 steadily. I was running about 150/90 before. I started at 2.5 mg (doc wanted 5 mg) and was a little short of breath. Went to 1.25 mg and it's plenty. If you are taking a larger dose try taking less before giving up from side effects. I can stop taking this for a few days and my BP stays low for about 3-4 days even. I am wondering if I am having some body achy-ness and foot pain from this though. Also a bit more mucous when on this. Not sure whether to try something else as this is effective for the BP. And dirt cheap."

8

March 4, 2017

44

123

95,307

Otezla

plaque psoriasis

"I feel like the ground is moving under me , I have headaches and diarrhea . My hands hurt a lot, I wear white gloves to try to protect them . It would be better to learn what is causing it than to be medicated . I am not as happy as I was before this medicine . Why can they make this medicine , but not know what is wrong ?"

4

January 25, 2017

9

72

20,125

Macrobid

urinary tract infection

"I was wondering why I was so fatigued and now the mystery is solved thanks to this page. It has alleviated the UTI symptoms but from reading through the board, it looks like there are better options."

6

April 25, 2016

18

37

41,161

Acetaminophen / oxycodone

pain

"When diagnosed with a kidney stone, I was prescribed Percocet 5/325 to manage the pain. A warning that if you don't keep ahead of the pain, it is hard to get back under control. I took a dose 2 hours late and it took 6 hours to get the pain reigned back in. Take it properly and it keeps the pain manageable."

9

June 27, 2013

20

62

131,420

Generess Fe

birth control

"When I first was put on Generess Fe, I had no side effects until the second week. It was like everything hit me at once. I can't stop eating, my face never breaks out and as of now it's acne central, I've been throwing up and I can't even go to work without getting immediately annoyed."

5

December 2, 2013

16

56

227,134

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I have been taking Implanon since January 2012, the first 2 years it was wonderful. No pregnancy, I actually lost weight, I had a monthly "period" which consisted of minimal cramping and being moody, yet no bleeding. On the 3rd year though, during mid February I started having a period. It is now the beginning of April and I have had 4 periods lasting a week each! I cannot deal with having a period after not having one for over 2 years! I love Implanon but if I'm going to continue having a period every week or two I might consider something else or replacing it earlier than the 3 year mark if possible."

9

April 10, 2014

13

114

167,238

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had skyla inserted about a week and a half ago. I also took a plan b pill after insertion. The initial insertion was uncomfortable but not painful. Just felt like a little sting. My doctor did not explain to me any side effects and when I left the office I got super dizzy and had terrible cramps that lasted about 3 days. The next week I got my period and the night before I actually started to bleed I had the most terrible cramps of my life (or so I thought). I'm pretty sure the plan b messed up my normal cycle because my period came a week early. I have had my period for about 4 days now and similarly to others comments it is very light. Not messy. But the cramps and back pain are almost unbearable. :(. Has anyone else experienced this"

9

May 14, 2016

6

146

174,218

Versed

light sedation

"I was given Valium first and I took pain pills at home about 6 hours before the surgery-Norco was all I took. Then right before they wheeled me into the operating room (so they said), I got that versed IV, and a combination block which was administered via a teeny tiny wire inserted in the inner/upper thigh area-kept my leg NUMB completely for 4 days after that Total Knee replacement-and the VERSED left me with absolutely NO RECOLLECTION of what the surgeons did to my knee. FABULOUS! Severe pain when the nerve blocking wire was removed-morphine IV drip and additional shots via the IV port helped. "

10

October 5, 2011

20

107

66,143

Propranolol

migraine prevention

"27 year old, mother of 2. After having kids I got migraines 2 x a week and the entire time I was menstruating. Took propranolol, gained 10 lbs and had a horrible acne break out, some signs of depression. Didn%u2019t affect the frequency/intensity of migraines at all. Disappointed I didn%u2019t have the success others do!"

2

November 4, 2010

17

55

72,691

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"So the pro is, it's prevented pregnancy and made me go up a cup size. Oh and my acne has cleared up. Cons: the first month went well. I'm on month 3 of takin it and let me tell you... I've been bleeding/spotting for about 34 days now. It's annoying. And when I start spotting heavily, I get severe cramping. It's interfered with my sex life and moods. I do get mood swings but I'm thinking it's because I am so tired of bleeding. I've gained about 5 pounds, which isn't too bad for switching birth control."

3

October 7, 2015

5

97

221,410

Dextromethorphan

cough

"Don't take it! First, it doesn't work. Second, I had stomach pain starting about 15 minutes after I took it. Sick stomach for hours. Then about 5 hours in I started throwing up violently. Delysim is the only thing I had in my stomach."

1

April 11, 2016

9

44

107,550

Implanon

birth control

"I got my Implanon inserted in August 2010. I thought it would be a great choice for me because I have problems remembering to take a pill everyday. But ever since I have been on it I have had constant bleeding. Biggest problem is that I have gained nearly 30 pounds since I have been on it. I will be getting it taken out next week."

2

January 3, 2011

3

66

124,426

Skyla

birth control

"Hello all! I'm 20, a college student with no kids. I just got the IUD Skyla inserted Thursday, October 15th 2015. The insertion itself, was quick but uncomfortable- as far as pain goes, I would rate it around a 7. But all in all, it didn't last more than 1 minute. So, now I am two days after insertion and still have mild cramping. Better than yesterday however. My period has become lighter and completely stopped today. I am still waiting for the cramps to stop, but they are tolerable- my heating pad, and pamprin has been my bestfriend. At the end of the day, I don't regret my decision. I haven't felt moody, nausea, or any really side effects- just mild, period like, cramps. Other than the cramps, I am happy with my Skyla. I recommend it."

9

October 16, 2015

4

138

168,140

Jolessa

birth control

"I absolutely love this birth control. I have always had really terrible periods that lasted for several days and I'm only 16. My doctor told me the best thing to do was use birth control and I picked this one. I am so glad I did, no spotting, no cramps, some weight gain but it comes off, and my breasts have grown a little. I'm starting the second pack soon and I hope the next pack will be as good as the first!"

10

October 1, 2010

5

83

225,251

Bupropion

depression

"I started Wellbutrin XL in January 2015, and have been on it for 9 months. I changed my dosage a couple weeks ago (a little after the beginning of my college semester) from 150mg to 300mg, and it's been great. I have a history of difficulty concentrating, anxiety, and depression. My pdoc prescribed Wellbutrin for depression and the off-label ADHD use. I find it much easier to concentrate when I want to, meaning I can will myself to focus on topics I don't like if I just try, and can stay focused. It helped my depression because this medication is activating, so it gives me the energy depression takes away. Because Wellbutrin can actually make anxiety worse, I'm also on 50mg Pristiq, which dramatically improves Wellbutrin's efficacy."

8

October 12, 2015

4

127

96,142

Sertraline

anxiety and stress

"This did help me with depression a few years ago, but my doctor tried to put me back on it for anxiety this time and I immediately felt the side effects that I really didn't pinpoint to this at the time but after just two doses this time around they were EXACTLY as I remembered. Diarrhea and an inability to relax. The diarrhea was horrible, when I would eat out I would have to be by a bathroom, I found myself looking around for a restroom. I thought it was me but I now know it was in fact the Zoloft. Put me in some very embarrassing situations and it kept me from eating out. The inability to relax was quite bad, felt depressed. Thinking back I just hate it that I had to take this medicine, I should have taken it for a few months not a year."

4

October 29, 2011

21

149

151,493

Chantix

smoking cessation

"Chantix worked great for me! I smoked for the first week. I took my pills for 5 more days and then felt good enough not to take the pills any more. I have not had a pill in 3 days and have not smoked in 8 days. I feel great. I had dreams but they were good dreams. No problems for me."

10

January 23, 2016

27

62

172,094

Amitiza

constipation, chronic

"I've had Irritable Bowel Syndrome and chronic constipation my entire life. Now at 23, after exhausting all over the counter and homeopathic remedies to no avail, I've decided to try a prescription. Overall, it works great and I don't plan to get off of it. What I have now is more like diarrhea than anything, but I'll take that over going up to 20 days without a bowel motion any day! I do get nausea about 30 minutes after I take it, and it gives me bad gas sometimes, but none of that is worth getting off of it. If you are seriously about to give up on life because of constipation, this medicine is for you! I recommend. I do also take Metamucil about every other morning, which helps the diarrhea. Also- the website for this product offers a $35 off prescription card."

9

April 3, 2013

60

144

91,728

Moxifloxacin

conjunctivitis, bacterial

"Have only been using now for 1 full day, and have not notice much, I no longer have pain in my eye, not as watery but still red at the bottom of my bottom lid. Will continue to use and see what happens!"

7

April 27, 2017

1

43

20,876

Ramelteon

insomnia

"This is the only sleep medicine I would give a "10" to the ones I have tried. This is because it worked so well and essentially had no significant side effects."

10

October 5, 2009

36

31

165,443

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I had my IUD inserted in February of 2015 (about 2.5 years ago). The insertion was fairly painless and quick. I had a lot of problems with hormonal birth control pills, so my doctor thought this would be a good alternative. The first 2 years with Skyla were pretty good. My periods were lighter, no weight gain, minor PMS. About 6 months ago, my PMS symptoms became almost unbearable. My acne has gotten much worse, and I am having PMS symptoms I haven't had since my teenage years (before I started the pill). My periods are now lasting about 2 weeks with only 2 weeks in between. It's a nightmare. My doctor told me she has had many complaints with Skyla and will be switching me to Mirena this month. Overall, would not recommend this IUD."

3

June 5, 2017

2

136

79,228

Plan B One-Step

emergency contraception

"I had sex on March 13th and the condom broke. My partner noticed before orgasming luckily, but I didnt want to take the risk of a precum baby. I also was in my most fertile time, about to hit ovulation. I took Plan B on March 14th, 15 hours later. I experienced spotting 3 days after, that quickly went away. I also experienced bloating, mood swings, feeling hot, etc., that lasted for a little over a week. My expected period was March 30th. I got it yesterday, on April 19th . I was *20* days late. A little over 5 weeks after I took the pill. I took 4 pregnancy tests in this time. So, to all freaking out like I did, do know that the pill CAN make you late (even 20 days late), and make you experience symptoms similiar to pregnancy symptoms."

10

April 20, 2016

12

144

6,297

Formoterol / mometasone

moterol / mometasone)

"Took this 2x and developed wheezing, coughing and flu like symptoms with a fever. Had to use rescue inhaler just to get my lungs open. Will not be using again, definitely not worth the side effects."

1

November 3, 2017

0

36

124,751

Tri-Previfem

birth control

"So far been on this for about 3 months now... And I've gained weight rapidly. My mood swings are way off the wall. I'm tired just about everyday even after countless hours of rest. My periods are extremely abnormal in which they never were before. Random spotting...which is extra annoying. My past period cycle was so weird because I've just gotten it and it looked like it was going away, even thought it was lighter it lasted a lot longer than usual. You definitely get pregnancy like symptoms...such has the bloating excessive eating, sensitive nose, mood swings and defintley lots of fluids real easing from you're body."

4

June 26, 2016

4

107

230,489

Depo-Provera

birth control

"I am 17 and was on it for half a year and never had a period. I got off it in January and still today have no period and its been 10 months. "

2

October 10, 2012

2

34

135,539

Tamiflu

swine flu

"This made my daughter and I nauseous. She threw up, we were both exhausted by it. She had headaches. It was awful. Better to let the flu run its course. My other daughter and husband tolerated it very well."

2

October 30, 2009

6

39

71,131

Viberzi

irritable bowel syndrome

"started this medication about two months ago - hard to get BC to pay for it, but after I did - it was a life saver. after suffering from IBS-D for years and having a particularly rough flare up over 6 months, after one week I was NORMAL. I feel so much better now. I know it might not work for everyone but it did for me. I don't have a gallbladder and only take one per day."

10

January 3, 2017

25

78

23,241

Methadone

chronic pain

"Diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis 5 years ago. Tried every narcotic, or non narcotic and never found relief. Naturally became addicted and took a year coming off of 100/micrgr fentenanyl patches. ( 3 every 24/hrs plus oxy 80 as breakthrough ) when I got low enough I took Suboxone to ease my withdrawals. Suboxone worked awesome and I stayed on 20/mg a day for two years, but the analgesic effect of Suboxone is low, and I switched to methadone last August. I love the incredible half life of methadone and its analgesic effects are great for chronic pain. I recommend this to anyone fighting the pain management battle."

9

March 15, 2014

71

107

92,871

Vortioxetine

major depressive disorde

"I've been treatment resistant for depression for over 3 years now after trying numerous medications. Took 5mg of Trintellix for about 2 weeks then moved up to 10mg for about 5 weeks. Had some nausea/stomach issues the first few weeks with the start of the drug and the dosage increase. Didn't help my depression whatsoever but was super expensive (~$400 for 30 pills). Starting coming off it about 2 weeks ago. Got what I can best describe as 'stuffy ears'... felt like swimmers ear without the pain but it was disorienting and messed with my hearing and balance a little."

3

May 12, 2017

18

100

40,190

Amiodarone

arrhythmia

"I had Mitral valve repair-open heart surgery in 2010. I was on AMIODARONE for about 2 yrs for Atrial Fibrillation. I am now off of it as suggested by heart surgeon, including several other prescription drugs for 20 months , who sent letter to cardiologist, side effects are still with me. As listed on label, Hyperthyroidism, Insomnia, vision problems- RVO retinal vein occlusion, stroke in left eye, lost central vision in left eye."

7

December 8, 2016

35

73

182,964

Cymbalta

ibromyalgia

"My pain diminished somewhat, and I don't feel shitty anymore. One annoying side effect: Insomnia, but 20mg zolpidem "fixed" that. Maybe the trouble sleeping will lessen, and the efficacy will improve after 6 weeks. 2 weeks on 30mg/day"

7

November 8, 2015

18

38

53,440

Demerol

pain

"This medicine is sadly being used less and less in the emergency rooms. I am tolerant to morphine and allergic to many other pain medications. Demerol not only stops the pain but it stops it for a good 14-16 hours if I am given 100 mg IM with 50 mg Gravol. I walk out of the ER on my own like I took a Tylenol. Takes a few hours to kick in but when it does I usually get the best 10-12 hours of sleep which helps decrease the pain since I can rest and let my muscles be at rest. I pray they do not discontinue this medicine. It helps many people for break through pain where others don't, especially for use people with CRPS and Fibromyalgia. It's a miracle medicine for me. I use this about 3 to 4 times a year if needed for breakthrough pain lasting more than 72 hours."

10

January 4, 2013

88

154

195,532

Aviane

birth control

"I have taken this medication for exactly a whole year. It did its job by not allowing me to become pregnant, but the first month was horrible! I had really bad nausea and headaches. But overall, it's a great contraceptive."

7

November 15, 2015

4

40

74,166

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I started Lo-Loestrin Fe two months ago and am having the worst acne breakouts I have ever had! I am waiting to finish up my third pack and then going to try and switch. I am getting married in three weeks and nothing will work to clear up the acne."

5

October 24, 2011

20

50

64,587

Sertraline

panic disorde

"I love Zoloft. I struggled with severe panic arrays associated with driving and social interactions also I had mild depression. What I will say is find the right dosage for you and don't be afraid to talk about increasing the dosage if it's not working after a few months. I did lose my appetite for a while initially. Also, do not abruptly stop taking it that spiraled me into a severe depression."

10

January 22, 2016

29

72

25,942

Lamisil

onychomycosis, toenail

"Took it religiously for a year. Had toenail fungus on all ten toes for probably the last 10 years. It took awhile for the nail to grow out, but I kept them clean and dry and scrubbed daily in the shower. My feet have not looked this good in 10 years. It's a slow recovery but it works"

10

August 13, 2015

58

165,936

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"Now I know a lot of women out there are scared. I was terrified that I was ever in the position where I had to buy myself this pill. Long story short, the day after I ended my period, I had sex with my boyfriend and the condom slipped. It was my first month off birth control so I was very nervous. I ended up taking the pill 4-6 hours after the incident. We did a lot of research on it and I experienced a few symptoms within the next couple days such as nausea, a little bit of cramping, and I had an induced period from the pill a week later. It was like a regular period except it last roughly four days(short for me). Then the waiting began. I had nearly forgotten about it until I realized it was a past my normal expected period date. I began to panic, even though off my regular pill my periods are irregular. I read too many message boards about taking plan B and still getting pregnant and I had a lot of cry sessions because the only person I could talk to was my boyfriend. I then realized I hadn't been counting from the induced period date and having a normal cycle after that period. I was right on the edge of it being seven days past what my new expected date was and I started to panic again. Let me tell you, it was the most welcomed pain in the world when I finally got it eight days past the expected date a month after the induced period. I had bad cramping for a week leading up to it and really painful cramps the day of. I think stress played a huge role in delaying my period also because I was thinking about it every second of every day. My advice is to try to relax, take a deep breathe, and let the medicine do its job. Please try not to put yourself in this position, it is not worth the stress if you aren't on birth control!"

9

February 28, 2017

9

349

106,472

Implanon

birth control

"This was the worst decision ever to get this birth control I got it 6 weeks after I had my son I never stop my postpartum bleeding So never had a break in between fast forward to 6 months later and I'm still bleeding passing big clots the size of Nickels even quarters sometimes..... I'm on two birth controls the Implanon and the NuvaRing the NuvaRing only help with my bleeding for two and a half weeks then I started bleeding again really heavy I was even on the pills my doctor prescribed for me and all that did was slow my bleeding down but it never stopped nothing is working if you don't want you to get pregnant you won't you'll just bleed so your sex life will be non-existent I'm getting this thing removed next month NEVER EVER AGAIN"

1

May 13, 2016

5

141

74,354

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"This was my first birth control pill. I was on it for 2 months. I was prescribed this for heavy, long periods (a super plus tampon and a maxi pad would last me about 2 hours at most. Setting alarms every 2 hours at night was not fun) and severe cramps that caused me to black out and miss school. I never got acne, but after starting this pill I noticed a few spots-nothing big, maybe 5 or 6 over the course of 2 months. Nothing happened to my weight. My periods were extremely light; a regular tampon was all I needed for 4 to 6 hours. I did notice my sex drive decreased greatly, and it did increase the severity of my bipolar disorder. However, I would still recommend this pill."

8

October 11, 2010

7

132

202,998

Gildess Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"I switched to this over a year ago from NuvaRing because my insurance did not cover it. It took a few months for my mood swings to get better (I felt like I was going crazy for about 3 months) but for the last 9 months I feel great. Only have a 2 day period, sometimes some spotting the week prior. But if that happens I don't even have an actual period during my last week."

10

January 26, 2016

1

76

198,989

Depo-Provera

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I'm only writing this in response to the numerous complaints of bleeding for months after receiving the Depo shot. When I went in to get mine, after much research on my part (I'd been on the pill before and it completely did not work for me), I had been told about 5 times that the MOST COMMON side effect of this form on birth control is bleeding/spotting for up to a YEAR. I was given my options and understood the risks and side effects. So for people who are surprised or upset about this, maybe your provider was not clear enough or you yourself did not do enough research, but it is a very well known and common side effect. As with many things, you need to let your body get used to it."

5

May 2, 2016

30

134

215,523

Copper

birth control

"It was not too painful to insert, but I was very scared to do it. Periods lasted 12 days + on this and the cramps were so painful I would end up complaining about them. Which is not cute. My periods would start off as black goo for the first 3 days. Took it out after 5 months. Would still rather this over birth control pills. Don't want to mess with hormones."

7

August 10, 2017

0

72

204,757

Cyproheptadine

anorexia

"Omg all my life I have been small and wanted to gain weight but never could. I'm 5'4 was 123pounds before the medicine not to bad for my height. So one day I went to my Dr and we talked about me having loss of appetite so she recommended I take periactin to help me with my appetite and wow guys I have gained literally 10 pounds in two weeks. I'm in my third week I'm 137 and I love it. This medication is defiantly for anyone trying to gain weight."

10

August 10, 2016

57

91

120,545

Dicyclomine

irritable bowel syndrome

"I'm still waiting to see if it's Celiac disease or inflammatory IBS-D. After 3 weeks of constant diarrhea, dehydration and trip to ER tons of blood work all negative & stool sampes all negative and 16lb weight loss I got in with a GI doctor. I'm waiting back for my inflammatory test & celiac disease test but in the mean time my GI doctor put me on bentyl 20mg up to 4 a times day to help with the diarrhea which is the cause of the weightloss in only 3 weeks. It's worked wonders so far haven't had any diarrhea. I've only been on it 48hrs now. The only side effect I have noticed sometimes it makes my heart race a little for an hour. I have a follow-up with my GI in 3 weeks & hoping to come off of it and be back to eating normal, he thinks I had a viral that caused inflammatory IBS-D"

7

September 24, 2017

9

158

218,814

Quasense

birth control

"Originally I was on this pill but then later given samples of Seasonique. That was the worst mistake ever! I was on Seasonique for 9 months and had breakthrough bleeding for 8.5 months! I switched back to Quasense and ever since then I haven't had a single problem. Awesome pill!"

10

November 3, 2011

9

50

180,481

Diclofenac

pain

"Occupational Health at my workplace prescribed this patch for me because I apparently strained a muscle below my patellar bone... It did nothing for me! Apparently it works for everyone else, so I may just be an oddball. It was like taking a placebo and I am not even taking other pain meds... So it's not like I have a tolerance level for pain meds... This just doesn't do anything for me. It was def. a miss. "

2

October 23, 2015

10

78

46,465

Modafinil

narcolepsy

"I was diagnosed with Narcolepsy when I was 17 and still in high school. That was about 14 years ago. Out of those 14 years, ten of them have been spent on Provigil. It has obviously worked for me. I take 200mg 3 x a day - One in the morning and two at lunchtime. I haven't had any side effects, other than not being ready for bed at night but that could be me just not wanting to go to bed. All in all Provigil keeps me awake and functioning. Oh, I do agree with everyone about the cost - it's not cheap."

10

January 31, 2009

40

104

25,497

Finasteride

androgenetic alopecia

"For me personally, it has worked great with little to no known side effects. Have used it for about 18 years. Noticeably more hair and thicker over entire head. Receding hairline loss completely stopped. It has worked so well on me for so long that I'm afraid to stop using it. Have been told that this small amount to help your hair, also might have a positive benefit to your aging Prostate. Who knows? I use a Proscar pill and cut it into 1/4s to make up the proper dosage for hair loss"

10

March 27, 2015

54

93

71,039

Rituximab

pemphigus

"The course of treatment was 1000mg two weeks apart, and one 1000mg dose six months after. The first wave of treatment brought the pemphigus to only two isolated areas, (this is after 7 years of constant open wounds) The side effects were standard, extreme exhaustion, a sense of malaise. Utilizing a cannabis (eaten) treatment to counteract the nausea, it also alleviated the nervous reactions to stressful stimulus. (Not a normal user of such) The final treatment was completed in mid-June 2015, the side effects have been considerably less, only one day so far of dizziness and nervous reaction. This was treated with a 1/8g of cannabis eaten with white rice. Overall being forewarned is very helpful to keep side effects in perspective."

8

July 19, 2015

3

122

68,310

Plan B

emergency contraception

"Plan B is no joke. It is effective so don't stress if you have taken it within the 72 hours and make sure you rest up. I took it during the time of ovulation about 28 hours after I had a birth control mishap. I had no side effects and got my period about 5 days after (a week before my regular period). "

9

April 10, 2014

19

64

70,342

Zofran

gastroenteritis

"Went into ER with gastroenteritis symptoms. Was given two injections of Zofran and a script for pills at home. Works so well and allows me to sleep really well. A very comfortable and calm feeling into a nice deep sleep. Works well for the nausea. "

10

December 3, 2011

42

46

52,928

Maxalt

migraine

"My migraines started on April 2 2016, I have had a constant headache since then, with the 13 migraines, after a CT scan in my neck, I have a long which needs to be removed, which could be the root cause for this ongoing headache however finally I was prescribed maxalt today after almost 4 months of suffering headaches and migraines,and taking other pain relief, icing it, quiet rooms, limiting bright light stimulation ,msiisng out on family and friend events and I cannot believe the difference it's made. I don't like taking medications, I try to do things naturally, think this really really helped, and I have so much relief. Kudos to the angel who told me about it from Medicare, while we were trying to sort out my card going missing"

10

July 28, 2016

5

132

78,851

OnabotulinumtoxinA

acial wrinkles

"I have been getting Botox every 4-5 months for a year and a half. I am almost 41 and everyone always guesses me at 34. I love it and have never had a problem with it. I would recommend it for anyone who is healthy with no underlying problems."

10

December 3, 2009

5

49

227,011

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got Nexplanon inserted on 4/4/14. I've had it for a little over four months now & have experienced minimal problems. However, I get migraine headaches that last the entire day, I'm very moody/emotional, it made depression so much worse, the implant site hurts all the time, I bleed whenever I get aroused, and I hate having the rod inside me. Those are however somewhat manageable side effects, but because I'm sure I could find something better I'm getting it removed in 2 days."

6

August 19, 2014

8

84

22,108

Baclofen

alcohol withdrawal

"Side effects have been bad, considered stopping medication, but persevered! Three days ago, I started to be more clear headed, more optimistic and excited, as I believe this drug is working, beyond my expectations. Does anyone know if all of the side effects will stop, the longer I take it??"

8

November 29, 2016

15

50

79,282

Plan B One-Step

emergency contraception

"Me and my girlfriend had a sex during her ovulation date. We had a condom on, but I didn't pull out correctly, and some liquid leak out of condom. We were very worry, so we went to buy plan B. After taking plan B she had some side effects from it. The good thing is, she didn't pregnant! Plan B is really a life saver!"

10

May 25, 2016

7

65

206,204

Eflornithine

hirsutism

"Having been using this on and off since I've bought it. I don't know if it's only me but it has made my overall skin VERY dry. I'm not complaining since I have naturally oily skin. However it is extremely tight-feeling and unusual. It also stings ALOT if you have removed hair on the day ie threading. I haven't noticed a difference on the thickness of my hair or any decrease in growth. After trading such positive reviews I do hope it works for myself and other women out there suffering! Really do wish this is the "miracle" cream it has been labelled since it was super expensive here in the UK"

5

May 13, 2016

14

112

4,940

Belviq

weight loss

"Slimmed down from 5"2, 188 pounds. In seven months dropped 41 pounds. The right combination of diet and exercise make this easier then it should be. I still eat good but wise choices seem more appealing versus what I used to do. No bored eating or snacking anymore. No female issues just a little headache."

10

May 27, 2014

97

55

67,873

Plan B

emergency contraception

"Plan B One Step definitely works. My last period ended the 19th of July and I had unprotected sex the 23rd and he came inside of me. Within an hour of the sex I took Plan B. The first couple of days I just felt extremely hormonal and on edge, resulting in some mood swings. A week following (Aug 1-5) I experienced spotting that was brownish red and this lasted a week. Then the EXTREMELY tender breasts came, nausea and bloating a week before my expected period. My vagina was also very dry throughout the two weeks likely due to the high hormone dosage. Consequently I also got a yeast infection due to the hormonal imbalance. Regardless of all symptoms, I got my period on time and it is extremely heavy. Relax and try not to stress. It works!"

10

August 15, 2016

3

139

93,248

Vortioxetine

depression

"This was, by far, the best med that I have ever taken for my mood and anxiety. I'm Bipolar with severe anxiety, and it helped me to feel normal for 8 months. Unfortunately, I developed joint and nerve pain after a month or so, which over time became so severe that I could barely walk and spent most time lying in pain. It took almost 3 months after stopping the med, but I am now physically back to normal (with an extra 30lbs due to inactivity). My mood plummeted quickly after stopping the med, and I became severely depressed. I have returned to the rough shape I was in before starting the med. Such a shame; I thought it was my miracle drug."

2

January 20, 2016

8

123

230,426

Depo-Provera

endometriosis

"I have been on Depo now for over 20 years - I should be paid to be their poster child. It was the miracle medicine for me and my body. After 10 horrific years of monthly hell, I started Depo. Immediately, the periods went away, my hormones balanced and I literally regained my life. I have had no long term effects, no weight gain, no side effects at all. For the right person, this works amazingly well. For others, it does not. But it IS worth a try!"

10

October 13, 2013

82

88

74,628

Wellbutrin SR

depression

"Taking name brand. started 150 1x a day for a week. first day so amazing, energized,went to the gym, positive & for 4 days felt great.5th not so much & by 7th day was feeling back to my depressed self so I upped it to 2 a day. now I go from anxious to flat. feel absolutely nothing, zoned out, very irritable. vivid dreams & nightmares, kind of can't separate dream from reality cause it seems like someone's in the house & I wake up out of a dead sleep & I'm not sure if someone's in the house. going to give this a few more days if things don't get worse hopefully they'll get better, if not, not going to take it anymore. I took this because I wanted to avoid weight gain which happened years ago with other SSRIs. hasn't affected appetite."

5

November 3, 2016

15

144

207,693

Suprep Bowel Prep Kit

bowel preparation

"Compared to CoLyte, this was a breeze. Give me a break...a prep solution you can finish in 30 min vs hours??? I started at 6 pm, and was basically done by 7. Not the most pleasant stuff to drink but compared to previous preps not bad at all. Mine was not really flavored so maybe that helped."

9

August 12, 2016

10

57

36,787

Meperidine

pain

"I was given Demorol for pain in the ER about (3)days ago for terrible menstrual cramps and I can say it is definitely a 10 for pain, but the side effects are not the best. I have been drowsy, thirsty, and still a little dizzy, but I guess it depends on the individual."

10

September 15, 2009

32

53

94,235

Trintellix

depression

"I've been battling MDD for about ten years now and I've been on and off many different medications. My biggest complaint with most of them was the fatigue. I'm only 24, but while I was on this medication it was hard for me to keep up with my friends that were similar ages. I was always tired, always taking naps and still going to bed early. With Brintellix, the fatigue is GONE! It's easier for me to wake up, I can do more during the day without wanting to take a nap and having more energy has given me the opportunity to start exercising again. I do have a bit of stomach upset while taking it, but it is mild and, frankly, a smile price to pay when considering all the good Brintellix does for me."

9

June 10, 2015

123

136

94,078

Trintellix

depression

"I was about to give up on this med because of the awful nausea it caused but for the past three days I have been swollowing it down with ginger ale and the nausea has miraculously disapeared."

5

May 18, 2016

72

37

85,305

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

" I'm 19 years old and started taking this birth control after my first one worked perfectly for a few months, until I began to get my period every 8 days. I've been on this pill for about two weeks and I already hate it. I'm constantly moody, depressed and over emotional. It's effecting my relationship between my family, friends and boyfriend. Doesn't help with acne, I've never had acne till I began taking this. Also have severe pain everyday in my lower stomach area."

3

July 25, 2015

8

85

113,512

Bisacodyl

constipation

"Was constipated for days, my fiancee mentioned this product to me. I didn't have any cramps, took one pill with a full 12 oz bottle of water and about 3-4 hours later I was relieved of my bowels."

8

May 6, 2013

21

38

91,454

Uribel

urinary tract infection

"I took this because I have to pee every hour on the hour. Unfortunately it didn't do anything, actually I think it made me want to pee more frequently. I only took 1 pill though, but didn't bother taking anymore."

1

September 23, 2016

4

40

7,314

Aluminum chloride hexahydrate

hyperhidrosis

"I suffered from excessive sweating since I was about 12 years old. I'll never forget it. It was WINTER and I took off my coat and saw sweat under my arms through my sweater. This continued for YEARS. It was embarrassing. Being nervous definitely increased this issue. When I reached about 20 years old, I was using paper towels under my shirts, attached to my bras. Summer time was dreaded. I was miserable. I owned tons of black shirts. In the summer I'd walk one block and my armpits would be drenched. Now, to be perfectly honest, I am a beautiful woman. Mixed race, slim, nice hair, light eyes... But no matter what, the sweating made me want to hide. Indoors. All the time. Just sitting still made me sweat. It was horrible."

10

September 18, 2009

42

133

128,395

Phentermine

weight loss

"I totally love it. I've been on it 6 days & has already lost 4.6lbs. I'm staying away from sugar and bread. I only drink water & powerade. I'm hoping to lose 15 more lbs by Thanksgiving. I use MyFitness Pall to track my calories & carbs."

9

October 25, 2015

21

47

38,146

Elidel

eczema

"I have found that this medicine does clear up my eczema temporarily. However, I find that I have a lot of burning sensations around my face- specifically my eyes feel very very warm when I'm using it."

6

January 21, 2012

41

37

165,610

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"Review is about insertion only. I've never written a review in my whole life but hopefully this can help other women. I just got the skyla inserted about an hour ago. Took 800mg of ibuprofen an hour before. Inserting the speculum wasn't painful just like a routine gyno check. It hurt the most when she clamped my cervix. It was intense cramps. She measured it then inserted it and it was all done in a matter of 30 seconds. I just laid there for about a minute to let the cramps subside. Overall was not bad at all. Yeah cramps are never comfortable and it feels weird knowing they're in your cervix but it's over so fast. Period cramps last forever. This took 30 seconds. I'll write back in a few months about how I like it so far!"

9

April 27, 2017

2

139

204,342

Albendazole

pinworm infection (enterobius vermicularis)

"My son, husband and I all took this and it certainly works! Yuck! We knew we had them, but we were even blowing them out of our noses, eeeuuu, so gross! Side effects have been all had a rash, 2 had/have headaches, 2 GI upset with diarrhea, & all 3 spent more time in the bathroom then we want to admit even here. Is it worth it? YES, yes it is, especially if you consider the thoroughly disgusting alternative."

8

September 14, 2015

28

79

70,083

Basaglar

diabetes, type 2

"I was switched by my insurance to Basaglar before then I was on lantus with blood sugar readings of 140-170 on average ever since the switch I've been reading at 230 or higher. My eating habits have not changed, fasting between meals and small snack before bed I've also changed the injection site to no improvement"

2

October 5, 2017

6

56

210,332

Linzess

constipation, chronic

"I think I found my miracle pill for my chronic constipation I have had for years. Took 2 pills last night at 8pm & woke up at 430am going. I will take it in the mornings from now on, 1 pill. This is great."

10

June 11, 2015

40

44

133,211

Tri-Sprintec

acne

"I started Tri Sprintec 3 months ago for my 15 year struggle with acne. I am 35 years old and haven't been able to battle acne until now.....sort of. It has cleared my acne by like 90%! It probably would of been 100% if it wouldn't make me stay on my period for 3 weeks at a time. I have ALWAYS been regular with no cramps or period problems until now. I still have no cramps, but my period comes on whenever it feels like it! So annoying. I also have had tender breasts. I'm already a DDD so I don't need any growing there please! Other than that....I love that fact that my face is clearing up...I can deal with the other problems as long as my acne is GONE!!"

8

January 29, 2013

16

131

25,157

Diovan

high blood pressure

"I was recently switched to a BP control regimen of Diovan and Concur (bisoprolol) and for the first time in 20 yeqrs, my BP is under control. It used to run in the mid 140s to mid 150s / hi 80s to hi 90s. Now is has stabilized to mid 120s to mid 130s / mid 70s to mid 80s. I couldn't be happier and I have no side effects."

10

March 4, 2016

41

70

15,442

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"After reading a couple of reviews, let me first start off that every body responds to medicine differently. Not everyone has the same response to the same medicine. This is my first BC that I've taken and so far I like it. Before I would always have light periods that were either lengthy or off and on so I wanted BC to keep it consistent. Now I have extremely light periods that last barely a day or two. My skin is fairly clear and I've gained about 5lbs which is a struggle for me to keep on weight (5 ft 106lbs). I noticed that I am a whole lot less moody but the cramps prior to my period are more severe."

7

January 13, 2017

10

121

18,770

Icosapent

hypertriglyceridemia

"I had TGs of 482 - 525 in 2012 - I tried to get them under control but could not despite exercise and diet . I tried Lovaza in 2012 but it spiked by LDL-s by 40% and my Doc was very concerned and I stopped ( plus fishy stink, burbs etc). Then I tried samples of Vascepa, wow! no fish taste whatsoever, my TGs fell by 40% and I felt better than ever ( mood, strength, less aches and my Dry Eye ceased! and my LDL-C dropped 305 as well. Its a miracle for me. I looked at OTC, but it was far more expensive than 49 co-pay coupon and worried about unknown ingredients, toxins. I highly recommend this medicine. No side effects - Zero!"

10

February 20, 2015

30

126

23,292

Methadone

opiate withdrawal

"Ive been drug sick since last Wednesday. The hospital did nothing for me and scoffed at me. The ER.doctor.was.such a jerk.i turned.down his offer of a.few Lorton. I quit this cold turkey through a fault of my own. I forgot to get an appointment and the pain management clinic doesnt even care. I spent an hour trying to do their piss test and the desk is 1 foot from the door. Nice attendants at the desk and a witch of an office manager. But there is one worse withdrawal cymbalta which I quit cold turkey and the only thing that saved me was dosesof Gaba suppliment."

8

November 5, 2016

11

106

125,237

Dulcolax

constipation

"I followed the instructions correctly. It kind of worked at first but then it stopped, I was back to zero only with a overbloated belly and an unsettling feeling all day. Do not use"

2

June 2, 2016

5

34

141,635

Escitalopram

generalized anxiety disorde

"I have been taking Lexapro for over a year and had no problems. I got switched to the generic on 3/28 and on 3/30 I was at the Dr. office because my throat was swollen. Sunday I was in the hospital with an allergic reaction to the generic escitalopram. I had hives and my face and hands were swollen three times the size they were supposed to be. I wish it would have worked for me. If anything swells up stop taking and go to your primary care physician immediately. "

1

April 5, 2012

4

91