Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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90,457	Docosanol	herpes simplex	"this and campho phenique are the best cold sore medicines you can get, or at least for me they work. The catch is I have to apply them immediately after I feel the uncomfortable tingling, even before it breaks through the skin. If I wait for even a small bump to form before applying it, it will take at least 5-6 days before it starts to disappear. But if I do it immediately, the cold sore won't form. I'm on day 3 and my cold sore is almost gone. It bumped up very slightly the 2nd day but it wasn't even noticeable. It didn't turn red or white or that gross yellow color when it scabs over. Just looked like an incredibly tiny skin toned pimple. And now it's smaller and flat and almost completely gone. But tonight it will be none existent "	8	September 8, 2016	5	144
119,832	Losartan	high blood pressure	"I'm a 46 yr old female athlete with a BMI of 21 and BP was 161/100 (go figure). I tried several medications and suffered side effects - e.g. amlodipine (swelling), lisinopril (coughing), valsartan (diarrhea). I feel great on 50 MG of losartan. No side effects."	9	February 11, 2017	62	45
104,033	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"Been on it for three weeks. I'm loving it. It makes me drowsy, my appetite has changes a bit and I was a little moody but its great. I have even lost weight. My sex drive is way higher than it was before taking this pill."	8	March 12, 2014	17	46
95,624	MS Contin	pain	"I am a self-employed landscaper who relies on my body to make an income. After taking many types of medicines for the chronic pain in my lower back MS Contin 60 mg has been by far the most effective. I have been able to work now on this medicine with very little side effect. What I like the most is only taking one pill every 12 hours. I can concentrate more on my life/work and less on the amount of pills I need in a day."	10	September 30, 2011	65	86
36,008	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"I took it for one week. No withdrawals at all zero. Have not taken anything in 2 weeks and have gotten my life back. No cravings nothing. Just take it and get your life back!"	10	February 23, 2011	8	35
180,114	Zelnorm	irritable bowel syndrome	"My stomach was not bloated and my intestinal tract was functioning as it never has before-I felt more alert, less tired and sluggish and even lost some weight. I am very upset that this was taken off the market."	10	July 30, 2009	13	39
127,682	Phentermine	weight loss	"I started Phentermine 37.5mg on 3/7/17 didn't work for me. I didn't feel any side effects I felt very hungry. 2 weeks after I was going through separation and was still taking the pill but due to my depression I didn't want to eat at all. Maybe I would have a shake a day and something very small. I told my doctor and gave me Adipex instead and some depression medication. So I will post how it goes. I will start them tomorrow 4/10/17"	1	April 11, 2017	8	84
38,750	Contrave	obesity	"I started Contrave on 10/23/17. I felt very dizzy and nauseous within minutes of taking it. I continued it for the 1st week and still felt the same. I lost 6 lbs in the 1st week. I stopped taking it for a week due to the side effects. I just restarted it again today, still feel dizzy and sick. I'm going to try to stick with it and hope the side effects will go away."	10	November 8, 2017	5	75
186,964	Famciclovir	cold sores	"Cold sore sufferer since child (now 43). Get a cold sore occasionally now (i.e. every couple of months). PROS If you take tablet when feel tingle/itch - have found it stopped outbreak (used twice and it did work) - at least I think it must have (can't be sure I suppose). CONS Don't always experience tingle/itch (i.e. asleep/sick) and cold sore breaks out - then it's too late to take (have tried twice but did not work; in fact, I only had one cold sore on top of lip and took meds but then another broke out next day in corner of mouth). A serious sufferer may not get required results. Expensive (you get 3 tabs for $30 - $40 in Australia over the counter at the chemist). You MUST have these meds on hand i.e. in bedside drawer/handbag"	8	February 14, 2016	8	139
171,432	Wellbutrin	depression	"I have been on bupropion for about a year, 150mg taken every morning. I noticed a difference on day 2. Everything was just normal. Not bad normal, but good normal, like you woke up after having a really good sleep - and like a weight or pressure has been lifted. It's really hard to describe. Everything seems better. I kid you not. Music sounds clearer, looking around outside, it looks clearer...like I am out of a fog. So...I tried an experiment while I went on vacation. Didn't take anything for 2 weeks. My mood slowly returned to negative. Little things ticked me off, that shouldn't have. I decided to go back on. Same effect on the next day, mood lifted. It gives me slight insomnia, but also takes away some appetite. Great."	10	December 10, 2014	249	132
147,010	Alprazolam	anxiety	"Xanax is amazing! In 20 minutes it will completely take away all of your anxiety and/ or problems and everything will be ok. Life goes on! The only problem is that Xanax has such a short half life, that in 6 hours it goes away, and your brain wants more. If you take it daily watch out! That little pill can ruin your life. In prison they will only give med's to people detoxing from alcohol or benzo's. Bc it can kill you! Short term, stressful event like flying or giving a speech or a panic attack- will do you good. Try not taking your Xanax for a few days and see how you feel? Or run out of your prescription a few days early. Let me say..its not fun. Please be responsible and try meditation or working out. Stay away from alcohol/stims"	5	September 18, 2015	30	143
209,908	VESIcare	urinary incontinence	"I am stopping this medication because of the side effects. I am too weak to walk farther than about 20 feet without stopping--bent over and holding on to something. I cannot function this way. I The pain in my upper abdomen is awful. Also, I experienced nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, tightness around the chest and severe fatigue. I loved not having to get up at night, but the near diarrhea caused other problems. I sleep almost 10 hours per night and take frequent naps. I have been told I am pale and walk like a drunken sailor. I am stopping this medication because of the side effects."	2	January 13, 2015	64	107
90,683	Chateal	birth control	"So I wanted to take the time to review this birth control, I had tried several before this one & none of them were the right one I would bleed days at a time through out the whole month on the other brands. Then one day my dr. told me to try this one, I read so many reviews & they were bad I was terrified to try it but you don't know until you try right? Well this is my 4th month on chateal & I couldn't be any more pleased. No weight gain, spotting, or mood swings. The only issue I have sometimes is bloating & breaking out but it goes away. If you struggle with break through bleeding I definitely recommend this & push the bad reviews out of the way & remember everyone is different."	9	October 21, 2016	5	139
142,449	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"It’s a love hate relationship. Effectiveness I love it. I’m 26 no kids and I would say it does the job. Like any bc there are pros and cons. Pros my periods are super light, cramps are minimal, not pregnant, you don’t have to remember to take a pill, and it was $35 for 3 years. Cons I got super depressed the first 3 months of being on it, I never had acne until now and it’s embarrassing it’s cystic acne and I have acne scars and no acne meds help, I have my period on an off for 2 weeks out of the month, I snap a lot at my husband, hair loss the first 4 months on it, and now I have intense back pain to the point I can’t sit or stand. I love it but I’m really considering taking it out in 2 months."	7	September 27, 2017	4	148
44,052	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I'm on my second pack of Sprintec. My first pack I was on my period for the whole thing. But it stopped the day I started the second pack. I've noticed I feel nauseous a lot. My breasts are severely tender too. My sex drive has increased a lot. But I am dry a lot for some reason. I will probably end up switching for the better."	3	December 30, 2011	1	67
137,146	Isotretinoin	acne	"I am in my 5th month with this medicine and my face is flawless and I love it-but it did come at a cost. My side effects are bad - I have horrible joint pain, temper/anger issues, dry skin on my nose, chapped lips constantly and patches of dry skin all over my body... The pain in my body is my biggest complaint- somedays I can barely move, my feet and my back hurt the most with the 80mg dosage and my ability to control my temper pretty much goes out the window...but I know I'm almost done, so I don't want to change a thing. But overall, my face cleared up on my 4th month and that's all I wanted. I'm so happy on how clear it is- but I will be even happier to not be in so much pain."	9	May 18, 2015	21	142
50,134	Gabapentin	hot flashes	"I was prescribed Neurontin to treat neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. The chemo had also caused menopause, and that was accompanied by numerous and horrible hot flashes and night sweats. I honestly felt like I was going to spontaneously combust. While on the Neurontin, the hot flashes were reduced, but I did not make a connection to the med, and when I was taken off of it (because it wasn't effective for my neuropathy), the hot flashes returned with a vengeance. While searching online for alternative remedies for hot flashes (I can't take HRT due to cancer), I learned that Neurontin was effective and I made the connection from my previous use of the med. I went back on it (300mgx3) and the hot flashes are under control again."	9	March 20, 2015	50	128
178,104	Duloxetine	anxiety	"Cymbalta has changed my life. I suffer from anxiety and trichotillomania which is an obsessive hair pulling disorder which stems from the anxiety. I've tried many different medications such as Prozac and Zoloft etc. I had bad luck with those. The first two weeks on Cymbalta was rough. I was very very dizzy, felt sick and did not want to eat. I was very tired and would sweat. I started to take the medication at night because the dizziness was too much. After a week they upped the dosage and it got a little better. Three weeks I felt relieved and by week five, I felt amazing. I feel like a normal person, my mind is clear, I'm not anxious and I stopped pulling my hair. The side effects went away except for being slightly tired."	10	April 26, 2011	36	136
108,983	Nexplanon	birth control	"I've had Nexplanon for 7 months and have been bleeding almost every day for 6 of those months. The bleeding is light, but enough to wear a tampon so it's consistently annoying. On the plus side, once your body gets used to Nexplanon, you forget it's in your arm and I'm also not pregnant, which at the end of the day is its job. I have 3 friends who tried Nexplanon and it worked for 2 of them (they're both on their second ones). Before trying it, be aware that some insurances will not pay for you to get it removed if you want it out before the 3 years is up, so make sure you check with them in case it doesn't work. I do think it was worth the try and would be willing to try it again in the future, but it definitely is still quite flawed."	2	May 22, 2017	5	150
146,611	Tamsulosin	benign prostatic hyperplasia	"Tamsulosin very quickly improved flow of urine, and meant my night wasn't constantly interrrupted. Great! But it has reduced libido and intensity of sexual pleasure. Above all, it has left me feeling very tired - even though I take it in the early evening."	7	September 1, 2012	39	44
140,467	Escitalopram	anxiety	"Worked amazingly for my mental disorders for about 3 months. Then it caused me to go have serotonin syndrome. Its a very toxic medication. Its a shame my body couldn't handle it anymore."	2	May 19, 2017	2	33
122,538	Linaclotide	constipation, chronic	"I have had chronic constipation my whole life. I am 52. I have tried EVERYTHING on the market. I have chronic pain (fibromyalgia) and in trying to have some quality of life, I moved on to opioid meds which make the constipation WAY worse. Linzess 290 has changed everything! I take it at 3-5 am (when ever I happen to wake up), I had been on Amitiza 2x/day, which I still take along with 1 oz of George's Aloe in the am, & 3oz before bedtime mixed with 2tsp of Natural Calm (mostly magnesium). I no longer take senna-s or Mirulax. I go a LOT, 1-2 times per day. No diarrhea, no bloated abdomen, & no pain. I believe that the aloe (which tastes like water) combined with Linzess & Amitiza have changed my life!! Lots of fruit & veggies & water too!"	10	July 31, 2016	35	143
177,846	Duloxetine	ibromyalgia	"I have been taking Cymbalta for over two years, it worked great in the beginning. I currently take 90mg a day, 60 in the morning and 30 at bedtime. The last few months it does not seem to be working. I have tried several other medications before this one and none of them worked. There are days (most) that I hurt so bad I can't stand to move."	5	April 27, 2013	35	68
121,611	Venlafaxine	generalized anxiety disorde	"I have been taking Effexor for 8 years. Started 100mg raised over the years, now taking 300mg. Anxiety is roof level, Panic attacks are more frequent, literally feel my brain sparking. I'm tearful, short wicked, don't sleep much, appetite is 50/50. No motivation, I have had the same doctor for 13 years."	7	February 4, 2015	21	52
34,069	Zoledronic acid	osteoporosis	"I had an aclasta infusion last Wednesday, had 3 day of aches and pains and on Saturday suffered a mild stroke and spent 2 days in hospital. There was no other reason for the stroke, (no brain bleed, no vein tears in my neck, no high cholestrol). It didn't affect my speech, but did affect my balance numbness and weakness down my left side and swaying when I walk. Severe headache and nausea. It started with a sore neck and headache in the centre of my neck and has now spread along the whole bag of my neck and starting to go up into my head. I would not recommend this to anyone."	1	February 16, 2017	9	113
211,401	Fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin	melasma	"I was prescribed this by my dermatologist because I was developing brownish skin on my upper lip during the summer when I have more sun exposure. I have been on the same birth control for 12 years and never had an issue until now. I tried a bleaching cream from Amazon that didn't do much. My insurance (Anthem Blue Cross) is known to be pretty good, but because this is a cosmetic issue it is not covered. I spent about $150 on this tube of TriLuma cream. The cost is horrendous, but I only need a dab at night and after a week of use my issue has been cleared! I use SPF 100 sunscreen on my upper lip and a dot of this cream at night and I am all set. It is worth it for me."	9	July 19, 2017	9	138
32,396	Lisinopril	high blood pressure	"I was 150/110 so they put me on one a day. BP went back to normal. However, this causes me some stomach discomfort and makes me lightheaded. The big problem though is the fatigue. I can't do very much work on this and it's like I feel I always have to sit or lay down. I might as well use cannabis, which also lowers BP without the side effects. I had to give it a high rating though because it's doing what it is supposed to do."	7	October 13, 2015	29	87
15,877	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I must say I really like this pill vs all the others I've tried. I was on minastrin before switching to this. I gained 26lbs on the minastrin. It also effected my mood terribly. I was mad and angry all the time. I've been on lo loestrin for about 3 months and I love it! I've already lost almost all the weight I gained and no mood swings!!! I also don't have a period on this pill. That's a big bonus! Not every person responds to the pill the same but I'm so glad my OB have me this."	9	September 7, 2016	3	99
179,623	Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide	acne	"I have been using this medication with Apo-doxy for 2 weeks now, the first 4 days I had no new break outs but now it's starting to get worse, that's what the doctor said so I am still going to use it, for people that have burning red skin please get some neutrogena dry skin moisturizer it is the best thing for your face, use it in the morning for a few days and it will reduce the redness and dry skin, it also stops the burning when you apply the tactupump, anyways I hope this medications works for me I am really embarrassed about my acne"	5	December 19, 2016	0	107
108,873	Nexplanon	birth control	"I got mine inserted middle of May 2017 and I have already scheduled to get it removed next month. I think one of the only good things I have to say about nexplanon is how safe you feel from not becoming pregnant, but other than that I do not like this BC. I have been spotting constantly on and off again since last month. My mood swings are crazy! Some days I feel happy but most of the days I feel depressed in a way & just down about everything. Sometimes I feel like balling my eyes out for absolutely NO reason. It's really annoying. Also, I noticed I gained 5lbs in less than 2 weeks when I got it inserted. I'm running out of characters now but my last con is that I'm always tired. I could sleep all day and still feel exhausted"	3	July 17, 2017	5	145
65,314	Yasmin	birth control	"This pill drove me nuts. After starting the first pack, within a few days I started to feel run down, but I persevered, allowing my body to adjust to it. I finished the first pack, took the break and then started the second pack. Hell. I was so nauseous, I really thought I was pregnant. My boobs were sore, I was tired... I was starting to get really scared. Additionally, I am a happy, upbeat person, but on yasmin, I felt sad; like I have never felt before. I could cry at the drop of a hat, I just felt like I was worthless (having never felt that before), and I could see no hope. It was so weird. My boyfriend, who I love dearly, became the most annoying person in the world. I came off it mid pack and within days I was back to myself."	4	July 31, 2015	9	147
222,004	Fluconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I know I have a yeast infection after only a couple days of itching and burning, I got the medicine from my doctor and took it immediately; don't wait weeks or months to call the doctor. BTW you can give a yeast infection to your boyfriend, do don't have sex until you are cured. Because he can give it right back to you, then you think the medicine didn't work. Use your head ladies, if it's itching and burning and discharging, keep your legs closed and call the Dr. Asap!"	9	February 13, 2016	34	90
196,619	Letrozole	breast cance	"After 4 months on Letrazole, I felt like an old crock, in pain everywhere, barely able to move, depressed, not sleeping well and developing carpal tunnel syndrome. I've gone off it ready to try something else and after only a week, nearly all the pain and stiffness is gone. I'm sleeping well and have a sense of wellbeing. Letrazole stole my quality of life and I'm glad I discovered it after not too long. Let's hope other drugs are better tolerated, but if not, I'd rather have quality of life than quantity of pain."	4	April 27, 2016	84	94
60,457	Pyridium	dysuria	"I have ureter stents due to malignant pelvic tumors. I had burning pain at the end of my stream but after a few days on Cipro with no relief, a UTI was ruled out. My urologist put me on Pyridium and I felt better within hours. No side effects except that orange urine!"	10	April 9, 2016	9	53
86,517	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"Prepping tonight for tomorrow's procedure. I'm now in the restroom for a while so why not do this? Taste isn't great. Smells like cough syrup and tastes like salty, watered down, Nyquil in my opinion. I chugged it; finishing the first dose in about 10 minutes. It kicked in after about 20 mins. I am tiny bit nauseous, but no headache as I've seen on other reviews. Bowel motion is literally water and at first couldn't even feel it. Now, after my 3rd trip, things are pretty raw. I'm using a toilet paper, baby wipe, vaseline combo."	9	January 16, 2014	10	97
143,989	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I have had Nexplanon since june 2016. The first couple of weeks was perfect, but after I started feeling nauseous, dizzy and anxious all the time. I cannot stop sweating and had bad cramps during my period. I went to the hospital last week and have been told it's the side effect of the implant, therefore I ll get it off next month, but don't know how will survive all these side effects until then."	1	August 4, 2016	2	75
101,111	Rexulti	depression	"I started taking this a week ago and since then get very little sleep. I take ambian and Valium at night and it has proved ineffective so for. I'm hoping this is one of those side effects that go with time. It's hard to function when you're awake every two hours."	4	June 13, 2016	22	51
47,777	Adapalene	acne	"I've had acne when I was a teenager, it cleared up during my 20s then came back - with a vengeance - when I was 33. Differin gel and cream has been the BEST stuff I've used and I have used A LOT of different lotions and potions which have cost me a fortune over the years. I'm now 39 and still suffer breakouts but u keep a tube handy for them and it clears them up in a couple of days. I would say to ONLY put it on the papule or pustule and not on any clear skin around them. That's when it will make your skin flake and peel off! If you use on the spots ONLY it will work just fine. I'm also a beauty therapist and I recommend that some of my clients see their GP for it."	10	February 28, 2017	26	143
3,998	Risedronate	osteoporosis	"I took Actonel, as directed, for four months. Each time, my body ached so badly that I could barely walk and had to take time off from work. I took myself off the medication because I just couldn't function. I go back to my doctor tomorrow. I'm sure I'll be scolded."	3	September 3, 2013	82	51
191,729	Lisdexamfetamine	adhd	"I've been taking Vyvanse for about 2 years. It DOES help me concentrate in school, but the concentration comes at a cost. I feel zombie-fied and extremely anxious, even jittery at times but I don't feel hyper. Vyvanse also makes me feel really cold all the time."	3	January 6, 2012	12	47
174,699	Anakinra	still's disease	"I just started on this medicine a week ago for AOSD. I have heard people comparing the burn of injection to that of a steroid shot... in my opinion it is a picnic [on the beach, at sunset] compared to that! It also burns way, way less than my Enbrel did. No injection site reaction or other side effects yet. I have high hopes!"	10	June 2, 2014	3	64
188,538	ParaGard	birth control	"Had the IUD inserted on 08/01/2016 in August, no cramps initially but About 2 hours after the insertion i started feeling cramping but nothing Advil and a warm towel didnt help with. My periods before the IUD were a maximum of 2 days and VERY light. With the IUD, my periods are 4 days long with Heavy bleeding on day 2 and 3, but a SUPER tampon and a pad could help you with that. Overall i am satisfied with the product but everyones body IS DIFFERENT! DO NOT let others reviews turn you away from giving this product a shot. If it doesnt work for you you could always have it removed."	9	September 19, 2016	12	113
3,095	Nitrofurantoin	bladder infection	"I love this drug. A previous horrible experience with Cipro (severe diarrhea, dizziness, lethargy, extreme weight loss, and an inability to digest any of my normal foods for about 2 years) left me really afraid of the consequences of taking antibiotics again. I went in to the dr refusing to take Cipro again. He gave me nitrofurantoin. I had NO side effects. NO stomach upset. NO problems whatsoever. I just felt better within a day. I will say that I did need to take a second 7 day course to fully rid me of the infection, but it was so easy that I did not really care. If I need this drug again, I will ask for a longer course next time. And it is CHEAP."	8	August 3, 2017	2	126
129,240	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"Hi! I had my Skyla inserted at 11am this morning. I've been on birth control pills since I was 18 (I'm now 31) with a history of ovarian cysts (when I was 17) and periods that were super heavy and lasted 7-10 days (prior to taking any pill). My last pill, Natazia, caused a pedunculated fibroid to grow to 12cm (larger than a grapefruit) and 7 smaller ones. I had an abdominal myomectomy on 7/21/15 and Skyla was the best option for continued birth control since estrogen caused my fibroids. The insertion was not pleasant. It hurt, maybe a 7 out of 10 and is absolutely like a cramp. Spotting all day long and popping Advil for cramps! Hoping tomorrow the cramping is over and I can feel normal! Fingers crossed as this IUD is my only option!"	7	September 29, 2015	2	138
213,313	Nuvigil	obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome	"It's the best medicine I have ever taken besides my Nexium. I take 250 mg a day, I don't nap or get tired, not really any side effects that I can see. Besides, I'm bipolar, have ADHD and sleep apnea. I love it."	10	April 27, 2011	22	43
144,043	Etonogestrel	birth control	"QUITE POSSIBLY THE WORST THING TO EVER HAPPEN TO ME. have had it almost a year and longest i have gone without bleeding is a week. already had anxiety before it, can now add severe depression to that. made me crazy which was great for the first year of college. had to put a tampon in everyday, also great for college. first lost 15 pounds (when first starting school so could be from being nervous) and then gained it back plus 18 more. got a yeast infection because constant bleeding threw off my pH balance. therapist, doctor, and mom are telling me to get it out and I'm considering ripping the thing out myself. left and ugly scar too. useless DO NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE THAT DOESNT WANT THEIR LIFE RUINED"	1	July 8, 2016	10	131
129,285	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"Skyla was super easy to have inserted. Get an experienced doctor. It literally took like 20 seconds. I would categorize it as really uncomfortable. But have someone there to distract you and is not bad at all. It wasn't painful. Also, get it done during your period, sounds like it makes a big difference. If your doc offers anti anxiety meds, take them. If they don't, ask for them, then take them. It helped me. After the insertion, no more pain, just regular period style cramps."	10	September 25, 2015	2	86
184,572	Hydroxyzine	pruritus	"Had been suffering from intense itching from head-to-toe, poor sleep, and was becoming more anxious because of the itching. Saw immediate calming of itching, slept calmly and had reduced feeling of anxiousness because of itching. Recommended to a family member. Didn't realize how miserable I had been until the symptoms had been calmed."	8	June 13, 2009	56	53
81,232	Yaz	birth control	"The best contraceptive pill i have been on. I fell pregnant immediately after stopping yaz. It controlled my pms symptoms migraines , acne weight the works. The only pill that has all the benefits. I tried others & got bad reactions. This is the best of the best."	10	November 22, 2016	5	48
195,014	Levetiracetam	seizures	"About a year ago I was having constant headaches. I was always yelling and screaming at my wife about everything. I finally got it checked out. One doctor said that I was just depressed and wanted me to take depression pills. I sought a second opinion. It was discovered that I had a cyst in the temporal lobe of my brain. I was started on Topamax, which didn't really help. So my neurosurgeon switched me to Keppra. My attitude made an instant turn around from the third day I was taking it. My appetite is back and my wife and I enjoy each other again. The cyst is still there, but I can live with it if I have my medicines."	10	December 20, 2008	4	121
38,873	Esomeprazole	barrett's esophagus	"I've taken One Nexium 40mg for 13 years . It has been very helpful. Could only eat baby food when diagnosed. When my health insurance said I had to use the Generic Brand I tried it for five days, began having very bad episodes of heart burn. They have agreed to pay for the name brand."	10	November 10, 2016	8	56
217,933	Strattera	adhd	"I am 65 yrs old; and been dealing with learning disability all my life. However, only recently a clinical psychologist, who I went to for some testing, recommended Ritalin, Adderall which caused unpleasant side effects then Strattera 40 mg. Strattera has been the drug that works for me. I am definitely more focused and can stay focused on reading a book or newspaper article to completion without anxiety and frustration of having to read the same paragraph over and over again. I have always been treated with Paxil for anxiety attacks over the years but this drug seems to work better in that I am happy to feel more focused, interested and involved with everything I do and being with my kids seems to be more enjoyable for me. I EMBRACE these feelings."	10	January 25, 2010	149	133
217,019	Oxcarbazepine	seizures	"I started taking Trileptal when Tegretol stopped working for me. I love this medication. I developed epilepsy following a head injury (diving accident) when I was 8 years old. I've had seizures (daytime absence, daytime partial, nocturnal grand mal) since then. Tegretol worked for me for years, then stopped working. Trileptal has been my only seizure medication for the past 11 years and I couldn't be happier. I have to add salt to my diet, and I get very flush whenever I exert myself, but being completely seizure free is worth these small inconveniences."	10	November 21, 2017	0	94
29,649	Topiramate	migraine prevention	"Topamax has significantly reduced my migraines from 1 a month to 1 every 18 months. I have also found that it helps you - to not over eat or drink alcohol. I am very happy being on Topamax for all these reasons. I initially did have tingly feet, a small price to pay, but rarely get that sympton now. I am on 50 mg a day."	10	February 3, 2013	54	66
29,749	Topiramate	trigeminal neuralgia	"At first this medicine worked great. I went from Tegretal to this one. I have Bilateral Trigeminal Neuralgia so they started me out at 50mg and bumped me up quickly to 100mg. It seemed to be working great and yes the bathroom trips at first seemed to be never ending but after a while it seemed to calm down. I have been on it for 6 months now but after upping my dose to 150mg, after the pain started to come through with a vengeance, I started having twitching in my eyes and mouth and other side effects happened as well. So I have to stop taking it now and start a new regimen. I did however lose 20lbs so that was a great thing because I was needing that!"	8	June 18, 2010	2	130
216,893	Lifitegrast	dry eye disease	"I have been experiencing the dry eye & red eye problems for about 2yrs. I finally this year decided to go to a real eye specialist. They called in a prescription for Xiidra using a 90 day free coupon (happy) without using my health insurance as they would not cover it. I'm glad to try something else besides clear eyes and or artificial drops. I use to where contacts for about 15 years and had to stop because of the dry eye problems. Anyway I have been using Xiidra now for about 1 month and I must say the results is good. The only side effects I'm having is the bad bitter taste, very light headaches periodically & very mild cough here & there, nothing major. I go back to see my eye specialist in July for a follow up."	8	May 11, 2017	6	140
181,772	Prozac	obsessive compulsive disorde	"I have been taking Prozac for almost 2 yrs for my OCD and depression. The medicine has done wonders for my disability but has done nothing good for my relationship with my boyfriend. Prozac has taken my sex drive completely away. We try everything to bring it back but nothing works. I had no choice but to take myself off the medicine."	7	March 22, 2011	38	62
24,647	Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes	bowel preparation	"This tastes like someone dumped the entire salt bag into bad lemonade. If you can hold your breath while drinking, do it. If you can slog it down in 7-8 large gulps, do it. The sooner you get it down the better. The 16 ozs of water at the end really tastes good. As for effectiveness, don't stray far from the toilet. And try to wipe gently because by the time you get to the end result of the second liter you'll be tender."	8	January 13, 2011	20	84
198,587	Depo-Provera	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I started the depo shot back in April of 2015 because my MD recommended I should, since he noticed my periods where the leading cause of my sickle cell crisis that would lead me in hospital stays for weeks ever since I had my son. My periods are gone and so is most of my sickle cell crisis, I've lost weight and a partial part of my sex drive. I'm ok with both, staying fit and managing my weight is a plus for me besides the fact that I'm no longer living at a hospital which is what I used to call my home away from home. My sex drive being affected, I'm ok living with that too, as my health comes first for both my child and myself."	7	October 21, 2017	1	129
165,353	Ethinyl estradiol / folic acid / levonorgestrel	birth control	"This pill was great for my skin and for birth control, but it absolutely destroyed my sex drive. I also gained about 5 lbs. I am very sensitive to hormones. In addition to killing my sex drive, it also made me extremely emotional and moody. I stopped after three months of taking it. I just couldn't stand the headaches and the adjustment period. I opted to stop taking the pill and use the calendar method. My periods returned to normal after about 5 months. I am now using the Paragard since I am in a long term relationship. Honestly. I would rather deal with hormonal acne and be myself than have perfect skin and be someone who I am not. Again, this pill may work for some, but unfortunately for me it did not."	3	May 30, 2015	3	134
70,014	Efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir	nonoccupational exposure	"Just started last night for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after possible exposure. Very weird dreams, but not unpleasant. If I woke up a few times at night, everything returned to normal, closed my eyes and the weird vivid pictures came back. I was itchy and dizzy this morning, but it wore off quickly and I can't complain otherwise. I notice euphoria and somehow improved focus at work. Strange, but much better than I expected. Not sure if side effects are supposed to get worse, but from what I understand the first day is the worst. I feel fine right now. Lets see how it goes tonight. Best of luck everyone!"	9	August 9, 2017	0	109
124,527	Skyla	birth control	"I just want to know when the spotting will go away and i do get cramps here and there. When they inserted it i swear the cramp is no joke but i mean they are messing with your uterus..Idk how girls do labor!! im sure thats way worse. Long story short i have yet to have sex im actually sort of scared just cause idk how its going to feel but if all goes well and the spotting stops il definitely go back on here and leave a review for the most part come on girls skyla is way better then having children. Remember all bodies are different so they obviously will react differently!"	6	September 16, 2015	1	114
84,435	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	acne	"AM I ABOUT TO TELL YOU ALL A STORY. IT ENDS AWFULY. SO I was on this pill for 5 years. My face was fine, no acne, no issues. No birth control issues. i got on the pill because of my doctor, he told me to have this because my period was not regular and I had had it for years, so he figured this would help. I finished that treatment, and upon turning 20 I stopped taking it. No biggie right? YEAH. HUGE BIGGIE. Within 4-6 months, I didnt get my period at all. Ok thats fine, many times thats normal. MY FACE. MY POOR FACE. MY FACE EXPLODED INTO CYSTIC ACNE. I wanna say that I had been treated by my dermatologist to not have acne as I had bad acne when I was a teenager. I had to go back to him because my acne went from normal to cystic severe."	1	November 22, 2016	1	154
139,128	Phentermine	weight loss	"I am a 25 year old mother of 2. I first weighed in at 227 lbs as of November 5th. Now I weigh 209 lbs. I do recommend it but don't allow yourself to believe others stories. Generally you will lose one pound or three pounds a WEEK not 15 or 10. Don't go out to eat all the time. "	9	November 6, 2008	28	61
76,868	Lorcaserin	weight loss	"I started taking belviq Aug 2.I weighed 200 lbs.10 weeks later I weigh in at 180. Some weeks I don't loose a pound and then the next week I might loose 3 to 4 lbs. I am very satisfied and I eat at least one salad a day and I walk on the treadmill 1/2 mile a day. My clothes are looking awfully baggie on me. My goal is 10 more pounds and then it's time to go shopping. I only take 1 pill a day as soon as I get up .I have had no side effects."	10	October 10, 2015	59	98
166,347	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"Had Skyla for 4 months and I like it so far. My only bad experience was the side effects once the iud was inserted. I had terrible cramps and bled non-stop for a month and a half and had heard that these side effects will occur for the first 3 months, luckily mine was half that time. It was horrible but I pushed through it and haven't had problems since. I usually had heavy periods and now they're light. Unlike me, my sister had a better experience after her insertion and was cramping for 2 days and felt better after. Side effects vary but I'm happy with my iud. The insertion wasn't bad at all since my doctor gave me misoprostol, ibuprofen and was on my period so my uterus was very relaxed for the procedure. I'm 19 and haven't had kids."	8	November 19, 2016	9	142
166,837	Levonorgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I had the marina inserted 4 months ago due to heavy blood flow and frequent bleeding. I have been bleeding EVERY day since. It really defeated the purpose of having it inserted being that I am having even more blood flow. It's really hard to have a sexual relationship with my husband, while bleeding every day..... I'm honestly ready to have this removed!!"	3	July 26, 2016	34	63
86,330	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"Agree with everything written except that the taste was not as bad as some thought. It is salty, then sweet, then tastes like cough syrup. It worked within 10 minutes and I am just dreading my next dose. Can we not come up with something better to drink/take for the cleanse? I don't mind sitting in the bathroom all night or a sore butt. I know this is important to do this test. I know it is only 6 ozs. I just hope I can keep it down."	8	July 30, 2013	7	88
8,337	Zolpidem	insomnia	"I've had chronic insomnia (clinical diagnosis, sleep studies, neurologists, etc.) for over 25 years, starting in high school and gradually getting worse over the decades. No drugs aside from powerful depressants (barbits, benzos, tranquilizers, etc.) had helped me at all. Ambien CR has been a miracle medication for me. My insomnia is so constant and severe (I literally won't sleep a single minute some nights) that my Dr lets me take it every night. Many people talk about the possible side-effects of long-term usage, but that ignores the very definite effects of chronic insomnia. I have no next-day side-effects, but I will have rebound insomnia if I stop. Taking with a glass of water helps for me; so does good sleep hygiene rules."	9	June 6, 2015	54	123
130,398	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I took Plan B one step within 24hrs. Plan B One-Step works. But you receive cramping, headaches, bloating, constipation and a lot of nausea. But its works, trust me. Just take it in the right time and don't have unprotected sex."	9	June 20, 2013	34	41
121,826	Venlafaxine	depression	"I was taking Celexa for 2 years for my depression. It was not working well enough for me. I managed to just live life day by day, and roll with the punches. I suffer extreme anxiety disorder and extreme panic attacks up to 8 times a day. Several caused me to call 911 thinking I was having a heart attack. With all this said, my GP and I talked about changing my medication. I had heard of Effexor, I researched it, and thought why not! I felt that life WOULD NOT get any better then what I was living at that moment. 2 weeks after Effexor and some major hot flashes, I was looking at things different. I actually feel really good and hopeful. Now my smile is not fake and the anxiety has subsided to a minimal. No panic attacks. I am happy!"	9	July 22, 2013	79	144
100,925	Orlistat	obesity	"I have been on orlistat for 2 weeks and already I have lost 10 lbs! It takes a few days to know what you can and can't have...trust me you will too! Ha! The only 'side effect' I've had was loose stools at quite short notice (but enough notice to get to the bathroom) and this was only because I had a small slice of birthday cake. Otherwise I haven't experienced any grim 'side effects' You definitely have to change your eating habits though. Looking forwards to my next lot off my doctor."	10	May 3, 2014	39	93
180,327	Diclofenac	pain	"Unbelievable. I just used this for the first time and had relief in about 15 minutes. 13 years of pain shots 12 doctors, 2 surgeries and I put on this gel and feel so much better. For me, it is a miracle."	10	February 4, 2015	71	42
162,115	Benzoyl peroxide	acne	"I cannot find anything that compares to the speedy and more effective product like Oxy 10. Now am battling my zits issues take a month or two to clear. Bring back this product for non allergic people like us."	9	February 26, 2015	15	39
80,256	Benzonatate	cough	"I have dust/smell allergy and have very bad cough (almost like vomiting) which prevents me from normal activity at work and getting sleep at night. Having this drug for last 3 days worked wonders for me. Cough is not cured but over 95% gone allowing me to be myself again. My doctor checked for any allergic symptoms after the 1st dose since this drug does not suit all. Highly recommend for bad cough troubles."	9	June 29, 2010	15	74
215,451	Copper	birth control	"I got Paragard for a more effective, long lasting birth control. I didn't want to worry about missing a pill when I was taking birth control. I had Paragard placed June 16, 2017, and today, September 19, 2017, I found out I'm 5 weeks pregnant with my first pregnancy. I'm 22 and haven't planned on having kids for years--hence a birth control that's supposed to be effective for 10 years. Yet Paragard failed me after less than three months. Needless to say, I do not recommend it to anyone."	1	September 20, 2017	7	89
227,261	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I wish I had read these seven months ago. My fiance and I were preparing to marry, had never had sex before and were waiting for our wedding night to give ourselves to each other completely. Our wedding was beginning of July, so after reading a few reviews we had Nexplanon placed in May. I was fine until end of June when I couldn't stop bleeding. For 20 some years we had waited for this, and now I was going to bleed right through the wedding/ honeymoon, etc. I have now been bleeding almost constantly for almost 5 months. I get a week off here and there, but its miserable. We were so careful to save ourselves sexually, and now we can't even have sex because I can't stop bleeding. Getting it out tomorrow! It is effective birth control tho."	2	November 11, 2013	8	140
224,249	Levothyroxine	underactive thyroid	"i have been on levothyroxine for several years. my dosage has been adjusted several times. I had a terrible experience with the higher dosage...migraine headaches, palputations, night sweats. come to find out that i was actually having a reaction to the dye in the higher dosage. Once that was figured out my doctor put me back on the 50 mcg and had me take two pills each day. so far its been great."	9	October 13, 2016	26	73
70,775	Magnesium citrate	constipation	"Was prescribed this for an upcoming colonoscopy and had to take two full bottles of it. A day apart. It gave me a very bad headache and made me feel bloated . My system is slow anyway which is why I'm getting the procedure . It definitely works but I didn't get very dramatic results with the first bottle . I don't think I will ever drink anything lemon or lime again for a while !"	8	August 14, 2017	6	76
222,660	Topamax	migraine prevention	"This has been a life saver for me as far as migraines go. At first I had a few of the side effects, brain fog, forgetfulness, but that went away after a month or so. Without this drug, I get at least 2-3 headaches a week ranging from dull to severe. I rarely have a migraine while on it."	9	October 18, 2016	30	59
212,192	Lamotrigine	bipolar disorde	"Have been taking it for 2 years. Stopped my seriously depressed moods 100%. My hyper moods as well, although did not have these as often. I was severely depressed and couldn't go to work, angry, and my mind was spinning all night. This was going on for years. I never realized it could have been a chemical imbalance until I "flipped" from giving up on life, to "everything is great! What was I thinking!" Then back to giving up again within 3 hours. Lamictal has made all of this stop. It's wonderful to be "normal" again."	10	August 19, 2012	79	96
125,275	Dulcolax	constipation	"By far, the worst experience I've had with any medicine. I almost called an ambulance, no exaggeration. I've never used a product like this before and chose it based on the package implying that you take it, it works overnight, and produces a normal BM the next day. Um, no...I woke up about 2AM confused, sweating, cramping, and could barely stand. I essentially crawled to the toilet and, once there, kept nearly blacking out and gagging. I was clammy and pale, irregular heartbeat, shaking, extremely weak - What literally stopped me from calling 911 was that I didn't bring my phone into the bathroom and after I violently eliminated for a few mins, I started feeling less like I was dying. Can't emphasize enough, this stuff is so effing awful."	1	March 9, 2016	16	130
168,690	Vilazodone	anxiety	"Started this in May 2015 and side effects were life threatening. F, 5'6" and 117lbs. I take 75 mg adderall a day. I started to have severe anxiety attacks and the doctor gave me 2 packs of viibryd samples from the medicine room and put me on this devil drug. Background I have Addison's Disease which is pretty much just your body becoming drama queen and fight or fight responses are skewed and amplified. Normal BP WAS 80/40; 2 weeks in pulse was 150 BP 200/150. Diarrhea all day all night!!I developed Serotonin Dyndrome from my regular meds and this. I was in cardiac arrest and almost didn't come out. BP STILL HIGH normal is 145/100 now and it's caused so much more with anxiety so it sucks"	1	January 13, 2016	3	128
46,029	Phendimetrazine	obesity	"Just starting a weight loss program containing the medication combined with a once a week B12 shot, this is my first day taking the pill and I'm still as hungry as I was yesterday before I took it. Maybe I have to give it a few more days."	6	July 1, 2009	16	48
9,895	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"I bought this 2-3 months before I got married and had very little side effects. I have been married 2.5 years and I haven't gotten pregnant yet. I think the only annoyance is that my period comes every other month and that I get some spotting off and on throughout the month. My periods are shorter and there is less bleeding, which is a nice thing. I haven't taken any other birth control, but I'm thinking of switching to a cervical cap a year before we want to have kids (so I can get my hormones regulating correctly again)."	10	March 14, 2014	9	99
30,392	Klonopin	anxiety	"I have been on 1 mg 3 x daily for anxiety for approximately 1 year and 0.5mg 2 x daily for the last 6 years. It was a life saver during times of anxiety and stress during my divorce and recently during my discovery of bipolar illness. It works wonderfully for irritability with other drug reactions. Recently I was taken off the drug by my doctor because of habit forming controversy. Didn't think I was addicted because I took only on an as needed basis and did not follow directions precisely. Although I did experience severe irritation within 3 to 10 days of being off medication, I still feel for many people this medication is a necessity."	10	August 8, 2009	46	117
64,956	Saphris	schizophrenia	"Saphris was incredible for a few months as far as stopping the symptoms and no side effects. We missed my wife's dose by 2 hours and the wheels fell off and she had to fall back on Zyprexa again. It's a medicine we may go back to if the Invega stops working."	7	March 4, 2012	15	52
73,311	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"Have been on Lo Loestrin Fe for 11 mo. At first I experienced light bleeding and headaches. After a few months on it, I have not had a period in 5 months and no other side effects. Not having a period does make me somewhat weary but will be visiting gyno this week for yearly check up."	10	April 8, 2014	10	57
7,254	Aluminum chloride hexahydrate	hyperhidrosis	"HELLO FELLOW SWEATERS! I was the worst sweater ever. Everyday, regardless of what I was wearing, I had huge armpit stains and I mean huge. Like a good 5 inches in diameter. And it didn't matter what material I was wearing or what color, it was noticeable! I would also sweat through huge hooded sweatshirts. I have no idea how that is even possible. When I came on this website I read everyone's reveiws and thought..."there's no way anyone on here sweats as much as I do. Its not gonna work for me" but, I was wrong! The first couple nights I applied it, it stung a lot and itched too, but I toughed it out because at that point I didn't care. And the next day.. TA DAA! No sweat. Not even a drop..it was amazing! Goodluck."	10	April 28, 2010	12	138
139,883	Euflexxa	osteoarthritis	"I am 41 years old and have osteoarthritis in both knees. I have tried everything from steroid injections, medications, and physical therapy without any long term relief. The steroid injections were really painful and didn't last, so I was very hesitant to try the Euflexxa. My Orthopedic Dr. gave me two choices (lubrication injections or arthroscopy). I knew that I didn't want the arthroscopy so I went for the Euflexxa. I was terrified but needed some relief. My first injection hurt a little and my knees were sore for a few hours. My second injection hurt a little more and was sore a little longer than the first time. I will have my third injection in 2 days and can't wait. I am so glad that I did it! My knee pain is very minimal."	9	November 4, 2014	78	135
166,733	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"If you're here, it means you are scared, anxious & trying to find any kind of clue you will be OK, been there. Get away from the internet or you will freak out !. For my experience I have a cycle that can get from 31 to 38 days (35 avg), I had unprotected sex on 07/30, which supposedly it was a day before my ovulation day (period app) but that it's just an average but still within the fertile timeframe. I took the one dose pill around 10 hrs after sex. Only Symptoms: nausea, fatigue and mild cramps(for 2 wks!). My period was supposed to come on 8/13, I was freaked out the moment it wasn't on time, it came 8/14 (day late) with full force cramps. Never been happier :)!"	10	August 14, 2016	3	132
152,894	Doxycycline	acne	"Cleared up my acne and is keeping it away. I've used it for about 2 months now and almsot all my acne is gone. Using this along with adapalene to get rid of acne scars."	8	May 24, 2017	7	35
41,974	Clonidine	opiate withdrawal	"Works great for the withdrawal from dilaudid and oxycontin, which I have been on for at least 2 years. The sweats were AWFUL part of the withdrawal and this patch has taken all that away. Just a little dizzy and drowsy, hoping that will pass. It's only been 2 weeks."	9	February 4, 2009	39	50
5,183	Orsythia	birth control	"I'm glad there are reviews for Orthysia, because now I know that I should go to my doctor and talk to them about it, since I'm experiencing the symptoms given in these reviews. I started on Orthysia three months ago due to Lutera being discontinued. In the last two months I've experienced a (frustrating) loss of appetite, mood swings, trouble sleeping and increased heart rate."	6	March 7, 2013	5	65
83,999	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I have had irregular periods for a long time I was on Ortho Lo but due to insurance I had to take Tri Sprintec. I read a lot of the reviews and I was so scared to even give in to taking them but I was bleeding off and on for 5 months so I felt as of I had no choice. I never got sick I felt a little light headed no sore breasts or anything my stomach did feel a little weird but like most meds you should eat at least an hour before taking it. My the time I reached my white pills I started my period it was awful but that due to the fact I didn't really have a period in months I could barely work I changed a super plus tampon every hour after that day it was manageable. So far so good though."	9	July 20, 2017	1	150
186,223	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"I have suffered depression off and on for over 20 years. I take Cymbalta for chronic pain and still have fallen in a deep depression. My doctor added Pristiq and after day 1 I'm feeling much better!"	10	April 29, 2013	35	37
116,797	Lamictal	bipolar disorde	"Lamictal rocks! Been on several different meds for bipolar and was beginning to feel hopeless. But doctor changed me over to lamictal and after two weeks I feel like a new and normal person! No more manias and only slight depression episodes rarely! Love it!!!"	10	August 12, 2015	58	45
153,472	Doxycycline	rosacea	"I have just started taking this medicine, which I have used before for anti-malaria! I had no idea it was for Rosacea. What I'm most surprised about on this discussion forum is how expensive it is. I live in France, where prescriptions are free because health care is paid through your taxes. Meaning - if a medicine costs $1 or $30, it's still free, making it accessible to everyone skin conditions. "	8	April 29, 2013	17	72
211,122	Pletal	intermittent claudication	"I have been on this medication since July, and the results are simply amazing! I have my life back, not only did I get so much relief from the pain in my legs, I can now walk and walk and actually keep up with my very active grandkids (age 4, 11, 11, and 16) On a side note I have lost almost all my excess weight by tweaking my diet and just being able to be active again! This medicine has been a Godsend to me! Hope anyone who is suffering from this disease is able to get the same results I have, it is great to have my active life back!"	10	November 25, 2014	34	112
87,743	Naproxen	tendonitis	"I was amazed at how quickly my pain was reduced, after just 3 doses of Naprosyn. I had suffered from the pain of tendonitis in my thumb/hand for 5 weeks before taking the medicine. Of course I wish I had seen the doctor weeks ago."	9	June 9, 2009	53	45

90,457

Docosanol

herpes simplex

"this and campho phenique are the best cold sore medicines you can get, or at least for me they work. The catch is I have to apply them immediately after I feel the uncomfortable tingling, even before it breaks through the skin. If I wait for even a small bump to form before applying it, it will take at least 5-6 days before it starts to disappear. But if I do it immediately, the cold sore won't form. I'm on day 3 and my cold sore is almost gone. It bumped up very slightly the 2nd day but it wasn't even noticeable. It didn't turn red or white or that gross yellow color when it scabs over. Just looked like an incredibly tiny skin toned pimple. And now it's smaller and flat and almost completely gone. But tonight it will be none existent "

8

September 8, 2016

5

144

119,832

Losartan

high blood pressure

"I'm a 46 yr old female athlete with a BMI of 21 and BP was 161/100 (go figure). I tried several medications and suffered side effects - e.g. amlodipine (swelling), lisinopril (coughing), valsartan (diarrhea). I feel great on 50 MG of losartan. No side effects."

9

February 11, 2017

62

45

104,033

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"Been on it for three weeks. I'm loving it. It makes me drowsy, my appetite has changes a bit and I was a little moody but its great. I have even lost weight. My sex drive is way higher than it was before taking this pill."

8

March 12, 2014

17

46

95,624

MS Contin

pain

"I am a self-employed landscaper who relies on my body to make an income. After taking many types of medicines for the chronic pain in my lower back MS Contin 60 mg has been by far the most effective. I have been able to work now on this medicine with very little side effect. What I like the most is only taking one pill every 12 hours. I can concentrate more on my life/work and less on the amount of pills I need in a day."

10

September 30, 2011

65

86

36,008

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"I took it for one week. No withdrawals at all zero. Have not taken anything in 2 weeks and have gotten my life back. No cravings nothing. Just take it and get your life back!"

10

February 23, 2011

8

35

180,114

Zelnorm

irritable bowel syndrome

"My stomach was not bloated and my intestinal tract was functioning as it never has before-I felt more alert, less tired and sluggish and even lost some weight. I am very upset that this was taken off the market."

10

July 30, 2009

13

39

127,682

Phentermine

weight loss

"I started Phentermine 37.5mg on 3/7/17 didn't work for me. I didn't feel any side effects I felt very hungry. 2 weeks after I was going through separation and was still taking the pill but due to my depression I didn't want to eat at all. Maybe I would have a shake a day and something very small. I told my doctor and gave me Adipex instead and some depression medication. So I will post how it goes. I will start them tomorrow 4/10/17"

1

April 11, 2017

8

84

38,750

Contrave

obesity

"I started Contrave on 10/23/17. I felt very dizzy and nauseous within minutes of taking it. I continued it for the 1st week and still felt the same. I lost 6 lbs in the 1st week. I stopped taking it for a week due to the side effects. I just restarted it again today, still feel dizzy and sick. I'm going to try to stick with it and hope the side effects will go away."

10

November 8, 2017

5

75

186,964

Famciclovir

cold sores

"Cold sore sufferer since child (now 43). Get a cold sore occasionally now (i.e. every couple of months). PROS If you take tablet when feel tingle/itch - have found it stopped outbreak (used twice and it did work) - at least I think it must have (can't be sure I suppose). CONS Don't always experience tingle/itch (i.e. asleep/sick) and cold sore breaks out - then it's too late to take (have tried twice but did not work; in fact, I only had one cold sore on top of lip and took meds but then another broke out next day in corner of mouth). A serious sufferer may not get required results. Expensive (you get 3 tabs for $30 - $40 in Australia over the counter at the chemist). You MUST have these meds on hand i.e. in bedside drawer/handbag"

8

February 14, 2016

8

139

171,432

Wellbutrin

depression

"I have been on bupropion for about a year, 150mg taken every morning. I noticed a difference on day 2. Everything was just normal. Not bad normal, but good normal, like you woke up after having a really good sleep - and like a weight or pressure has been lifted. It's really hard to describe. Everything seems better. I kid you not. Music sounds clearer, looking around outside, it looks clearer...like I am out of a fog. So...I tried an experiment while I went on vacation. Didn't take anything for 2 weeks. My mood slowly returned to negative. Little things ticked me off, that shouldn't have. I decided to go back on. Same effect on the next day, mood lifted. It gives me slight insomnia, but also takes away some appetite. Great."

10

December 10, 2014

249

132

147,010

Alprazolam

anxiety

"Xanax is amazing! In 20 minutes it will completely take away all of your anxiety and/ or problems and everything will be ok. Life goes on! The only problem is that Xanax has such a short half life, that in 6 hours it goes away, and your brain wants more. If you take it daily watch out! That little pill can ruin your life. In prison they will only give med's to people detoxing from alcohol or benzo's. Bc it can kill you! Short term, stressful event like flying or giving a speech or a panic attack- will do you good. Try not taking your Xanax for a few days and see how you feel? Or run out of your prescription a few days early. Let me say..its not fun. Please be responsible and try meditation or working out. Stay away from alcohol/stims"

5

September 18, 2015

30

143

209,908

VESIcare

urinary incontinence

"I am stopping this medication because of the side effects. I am too weak to walk farther than about 20 feet without stopping--bent over and holding on to something. I cannot function this way. I The pain in my upper abdomen is awful. Also, I experienced nausea, dizziness, blurred vision, tightness around the chest and severe fatigue. I loved not having to get up at night, but the near diarrhea caused other problems. I sleep almost 10 hours per night and take frequent naps. I have been told I am pale and walk like a drunken sailor. I am stopping this medication because of the side effects."

2

January 13, 2015

64

107

90,683

Chateal

birth control

"So I wanted to take the time to review this birth control, I had tried several before this one & none of them were the right one I would bleed days at a time through out the whole month on the other brands. Then one day my dr. told me to try this one, I read so many reviews & they were bad I was terrified to try it but you don't know until you try right? Well this is my 4th month on chateal & I couldn't be any more pleased. No weight gain, spotting, or mood swings. The only issue I have sometimes is bloating & breaking out but it goes away. If you struggle with break through bleeding I definitely recommend this & push the bad reviews out of the way & remember everyone is different."

9

October 21, 2016

5

139

142,449

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"It’s a love hate relationship. Effectiveness I love it. I’m 26 no kids and I would say it does the job. Like any bc there are pros and cons. Pros my periods are super light, cramps are minimal, not pregnant, you don’t have to remember to take a pill, and it was $35 for 3 years. Cons I got super depressed the first 3 months of being on it, I never had acne until now and it’s embarrassing it’s cystic acne and I have acne scars and no acne meds help, I have my period on an off for 2 weeks out of the month, I snap a lot at my husband, hair loss the first 4 months on it, and now I have intense back pain to the point I can’t sit or stand. I love it but I’m really considering taking it out in 2 months."

7

September 27, 2017

4

148

44,052

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I'm on my second pack of Sprintec. My first pack I was on my period for the whole thing. But it stopped the day I started the second pack. I've noticed I feel nauseous a lot. My breasts are severely tender too. My sex drive has increased a lot. But I am dry a lot for some reason. I will probably end up switching for the better."

3

December 30, 2011

1

67

137,146

Isotretinoin

acne

"I am in my 5th month with this medicine and my face is flawless and I love it-but it did come at a cost. My side effects are bad - I have horrible joint pain, temper/anger issues, dry skin on my nose, chapped lips constantly and patches of dry skin all over my body... The pain in my body is my biggest complaint- somedays I can barely move, my feet and my back hurt the most with the 80mg dosage and my ability to control my temper pretty much goes out the window...but I know I'm almost done, so I don't want to change a thing. But overall, my face cleared up on my 4th month and that's all I wanted. I'm so happy on how clear it is- but I will be even happier to not be in so much pain."

9

May 18, 2015

21

142

50,134

Gabapentin

hot flashes

"I was prescribed Neurontin to treat neuropathy caused by chemotherapy. The chemo had also caused menopause, and that was accompanied by numerous and horrible hot flashes and night sweats. I honestly felt like I was going to spontaneously combust. While on the Neurontin, the hot flashes were reduced, but I did not make a connection to the med, and when I was taken off of it (because it wasn't effective for my neuropathy), the hot flashes returned with a vengeance. While searching online for alternative remedies for hot flashes (I can't take HRT due to cancer), I learned that Neurontin was effective and I made the connection from my previous use of the med. I went back on it (300mgx3) and the hot flashes are under control again."

9

March 20, 2015

50

128

178,104

Duloxetine

anxiety

"Cymbalta has changed my life. I suffer from anxiety and trichotillomania which is an obsessive hair pulling disorder which stems from the anxiety. I've tried many different medications such as Prozac and Zoloft etc. I had bad luck with those. The first two weeks on Cymbalta was rough. I was very very dizzy, felt sick and did not want to eat. I was very tired and would sweat. I started to take the medication at night because the dizziness was too much. After a week they upped the dosage and it got a little better. Three weeks I felt relieved and by week five, I felt amazing. I feel like a normal person, my mind is clear, I'm not anxious and I stopped pulling my hair. The side effects went away except for being slightly tired."

10

April 26, 2011

36

136

108,983

Nexplanon

birth control

"I've had Nexplanon for 7 months and have been bleeding almost every day for 6 of those months. The bleeding is light, but enough to wear a tampon so it's consistently annoying. On the plus side, once your body gets used to Nexplanon, you forget it's in your arm and I'm also not pregnant, which at the end of the day is its job. I have 3 friends who tried Nexplanon and it worked for 2 of them (they're both on their second ones). Before trying it, be aware that some insurances will not pay for you to get it removed if you want it out before the 3 years is up, so make sure you check with them in case it doesn't work. I do think it was worth the try and would be willing to try it again in the future, but it definitely is still quite flawed."

2

May 22, 2017

5

150

146,611

Tamsulosin

benign prostatic hyperplasia

"Tamsulosin very quickly improved flow of urine, and meant my night wasn't constantly interrrupted. Great! But it has reduced libido and intensity of sexual pleasure. Above all, it has left me feeling very tired - even though I take it in the early evening."

7

September 1, 2012

39

44

140,467

Escitalopram

anxiety

"Worked amazingly for my mental disorders for about 3 months. Then it caused me to go have serotonin syndrome. Its a very toxic medication. Its a shame my body couldn't handle it anymore."

2

May 19, 2017

2

33

122,538

Linaclotide

constipation, chronic

"I have had chronic constipation my whole life. I am 52. I have tried EVERYTHING on the market. I have chronic pain (fibromyalgia) and in trying to have some quality of life, I moved on to opioid meds which make the constipation WAY worse. Linzess 290 has changed everything! I take it at 3-5 am (when ever I happen to wake up), I had been on Amitiza 2x/day, which I still take along with 1 oz of George's Aloe in the am, & 3oz before bedtime mixed with 2tsp of Natural Calm (mostly magnesium). I no longer take senna-s or Mirulax. I go a LOT, 1-2 times per day. No diarrhea, no bloated abdomen, & no pain. I believe that the aloe (which tastes like water) combined with Linzess & Amitiza have changed my life!! Lots of fruit & veggies & water too!"

10

July 31, 2016

35

143

177,846

Duloxetine

ibromyalgia

"I have been taking Cymbalta for over two years, it worked great in the beginning. I currently take 90mg a day, 60 in the morning and 30 at bedtime. The last few months it does not seem to be working. I have tried several other medications before this one and none of them worked. There are days (most) that I hurt so bad I can't stand to move."

5

April 27, 2013

35

68

121,611

Venlafaxine

generalized anxiety disorde

"I have been taking Effexor for 8 years. Started 100mg raised over the years, now taking 300mg. Anxiety is roof level, Panic attacks are more frequent, literally feel my brain sparking. I'm tearful, short wicked, don't sleep much, appetite is 50/50. No motivation, I have had the same doctor for 13 years."

7

February 4, 2015

21

52

34,069

Zoledronic acid

osteoporosis

"I had an aclasta infusion last Wednesday, had 3 day of aches and pains and on Saturday suffered a mild stroke and spent 2 days in hospital. There was no other reason for the stroke, (no brain bleed, no vein tears in my neck, no high cholestrol). It didn't affect my speech, but did affect my balance numbness and weakness down my left side and swaying when I walk. Severe headache and nausea. It started with a sore neck and headache in the centre of my neck and has now spread along the whole bag of my neck and starting to go up into my head. I would not recommend this to anyone."

1

February 16, 2017

9

113

211,401

Fluocinolone / hydroquinone / tretinoin

melasma

"I was prescribed this by my dermatologist because I was developing brownish skin on my upper lip during the summer when I have more sun exposure. I have been on the same birth control for 12 years and never had an issue until now. I tried a bleaching cream from Amazon that didn't do much. My insurance (Anthem Blue Cross) is known to be pretty good, but because this is a cosmetic issue it is not covered. I spent about $150 on this tube of TriLuma cream. The cost is horrendous, but I only need a dab at night and after a week of use my issue has been cleared! I use SPF 100 sunscreen on my upper lip and a dot of this cream at night and I am all set. It is worth it for me."

9

July 19, 2017

9

138

32,396

Lisinopril

high blood pressure

"I was 150/110 so they put me on one a day. BP went back to normal. However, this causes me some stomach discomfort and makes me lightheaded. The big problem though is the fatigue. I can't do very much work on this and it's like I feel I always have to sit or lay down. I might as well use cannabis, which also lowers BP without the side effects. I had to give it a high rating though because it's doing what it is supposed to do."

7

October 13, 2015

29

87

15,877

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I must say I really like this pill vs all the others I've tried. I was on minastrin before switching to this. I gained 26lbs on the minastrin. It also effected my mood terribly. I was mad and angry all the time. I've been on lo loestrin for about 3 months and I love it! I've already lost almost all the weight I gained and no mood swings!!! I also don't have a period on this pill. That's a big bonus! Not every person responds to the pill the same but I'm so glad my OB have me this."

9

September 7, 2016

3

99

179,623

Adapalene / benzoyl peroxide

acne

"I have been using this medication with Apo-doxy for 2 weeks now, the first 4 days I had no new break outs but now it's starting to get worse, that's what the doctor said so I am still going to use it, for people that have burning red skin please get some neutrogena dry skin moisturizer it is the best thing for your face, use it in the morning for a few days and it will reduce the redness and dry skin, it also stops the burning when you apply the tactupump, anyways I hope this medications works for me I am really embarrassed about my acne"

5

December 19, 2016

0

107

108,873

Nexplanon

birth control

"I got mine inserted middle of May 2017 and I have already scheduled to get it removed next month. I think one of the only good things I have to say about nexplanon is how safe you feel from not becoming pregnant, but other than that I do not like this BC. I have been spotting constantly on and off again since last month. My mood swings are crazy! Some days I feel happy but most of the days I feel depressed in a way & just down about everything. Sometimes I feel like balling my eyes out for absolutely NO reason. It's really annoying. Also, I noticed I gained 5lbs in less than 2 weeks when I got it inserted. I'm running out of characters now but my last con is that I'm always tired. I could sleep all day and still feel exhausted"

3

July 17, 2017

5

145

65,314

Yasmin

birth control

"This pill drove me nuts. After starting the first pack, within a few days I started to feel run down, but I persevered, allowing my body to adjust to it. I finished the first pack, took the break and then started the second pack. Hell. I was so nauseous, I really thought I was pregnant. My boobs were sore, I was tired... I was starting to get really scared. Additionally, I am a happy, upbeat person, but on yasmin, I felt sad; like I have never felt before. I could cry at the drop of a hat, I just felt like I was worthless (having never felt that before), and I could see no hope. It was so weird. My boyfriend, who I love dearly, became the most annoying person in the world. I came off it mid pack and within days I was back to myself."

4

July 31, 2015

9

147

222,004

Fluconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I know I have a yeast infection after only a couple days of itching and burning, I got the medicine from my doctor and took it immediately; don't wait weeks or months to call the doctor. BTW you can give a yeast infection to your boyfriend, do don't have sex until you are cured. Because he can give it right back to you, then you think the medicine didn't work. Use your head ladies, if it's itching and burning and discharging, keep your legs closed and call the Dr. Asap!"

9

February 13, 2016

34

90

196,619

Letrozole

breast cance

"After 4 months on Letrazole, I felt like an old crock, in pain everywhere, barely able to move, depressed, not sleeping well and developing carpal tunnel syndrome. I've gone off it ready to try something else and after only a week, nearly all the pain and stiffness is gone. I'm sleeping well and have a sense of wellbeing. Letrazole stole my quality of life and I'm glad I discovered it after not too long. Let's hope other drugs are better tolerated, but if not, I'd rather have quality of life than quantity of pain."

4

April 27, 2016

84

94

60,457

Pyridium

dysuria

"I have ureter stents due to malignant pelvic tumors. I had burning pain at the end of my stream but after a few days on Cipro with no relief, a UTI was ruled out. My urologist put me on Pyridium and I felt better within hours. No side effects except that orange urine!"

10

April 9, 2016

9

53

86,517

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"Prepping tonight for tomorrow's procedure. I'm now in the restroom for a while so why not do this? Taste isn't great. Smells like cough syrup and tastes like salty, watered down, Nyquil in my opinion. I chugged it; finishing the first dose in about 10 minutes. It kicked in after about 20 mins. I am tiny bit nauseous, but no headache as I've seen on other reviews. Bowel motion is literally water and at first couldn't even feel it. Now, after my 3rd trip, things are pretty raw. I'm using a toilet paper, baby wipe, vaseline combo."

9

January 16, 2014

10

97

143,989

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I have had Nexplanon since june 2016. The first couple of weeks was perfect, but after I started feeling nauseous, dizzy and anxious all the time. I cannot stop sweating and had bad cramps during my period. I went to the hospital last week and have been told it's the side effect of the implant, therefore I ll get it off next month, but don't know how will survive all these side effects until then."

1

August 4, 2016

2

75

101,111

Rexulti

depression

"I started taking this a week ago and since then get very little sleep. I take ambian and Valium at night and it has proved ineffective so for. I'm hoping this is one of those side effects that go with time. It's hard to function when you're awake every two hours."

4

June 13, 2016

22

51

47,777

Adapalene

acne

"I've had acne when I was a teenager, it cleared up during my 20s then came back - with a vengeance - when I was 33. Differin gel and cream has been the BEST stuff I've used and I have used A LOT of different lotions and potions which have cost me a fortune over the years. I'm now 39 and still suffer breakouts but u keep a tube handy for them and it clears them up in a couple of days. I would say to ONLY put it on the papule or pustule and not on any clear skin around them. That's when it will make your skin flake and peel off! If you use on the spots ONLY it will work just fine. I'm also a beauty therapist and I recommend that some of my clients see their GP for it."

10

February 28, 2017

26

143

3,998

Risedronate

osteoporosis

"I took Actonel, as directed, for four months. Each time, my body ached so badly that I could barely walk and had to take time off from work. I took myself off the medication because I just couldn't function. I go back to my doctor tomorrow. I'm sure I'll be scolded."

3

September 3, 2013

82

51

191,729

Lisdexamfetamine

adhd

"I've been taking Vyvanse for about 2 years. It DOES help me concentrate in school, but the concentration comes at a cost. I feel zombie-fied and extremely anxious, even jittery at times but I don't feel hyper. Vyvanse also makes me feel really cold all the time."

3

January 6, 2012

12

47

174,699

Anakinra

still's disease

"I just started on this medicine a week ago for AOSD. I have heard people comparing the burn of injection to that of a steroid shot... in my opinion it is a picnic [on the beach, at sunset] compared to that! It also burns way, way less than my Enbrel did. No injection site reaction or other side effects yet. I have high hopes!"

10

June 2, 2014

3

64

188,538

ParaGard

birth control

"Had the IUD inserted on 08/01/2016 in August, no cramps initially but About 2 hours after the insertion i started feeling cramping but nothing Advil and a warm towel didnt help with. My periods before the IUD were a maximum of 2 days and VERY light. With the IUD, my periods are 4 days long with Heavy bleeding on day 2 and 3, but a SUPER tampon and a pad could help you with that. Overall i am satisfied with the product but everyones body IS DIFFERENT! DO NOT let others reviews turn you away from giving this product a shot. If it doesnt work for you you could always have it removed."

9

September 19, 2016

12

113

3,095

Nitrofurantoin

bladder infection

"I love this drug. A previous horrible experience with Cipro (severe diarrhea, dizziness, lethargy, extreme weight loss, and an inability to digest any of my normal foods for about 2 years) left me really afraid of the consequences of taking antibiotics again. I went in to the dr refusing to take Cipro again. He gave me nitrofurantoin. I had NO side effects. NO stomach upset. NO problems whatsoever. I just felt better within a day. I will say that I did need to take a second 7 day course to fully rid me of the infection, but it was so easy that I did not really care. If I need this drug again, I will ask for a longer course next time. And it is CHEAP."

8

August 3, 2017

2

126

129,240

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"Hi! I had my Skyla inserted at 11am this morning. I've been on birth control pills since I was 18 (I'm now 31) with a history of ovarian cysts (when I was 17) and periods that were super heavy and lasted 7-10 days (prior to taking any pill). My last pill, Natazia, caused a pedunculated fibroid to grow to 12cm (larger than a grapefruit) and 7 smaller ones. I had an abdominal myomectomy on 7/21/15 and Skyla was the best option for continued birth control since estrogen caused my fibroids. The insertion was not pleasant. It hurt, maybe a 7 out of 10 and is absolutely like a cramp. Spotting all day long and popping Advil for cramps! Hoping tomorrow the cramping is over and I can feel normal! Fingers crossed as this IUD is my only option!"

7

September 29, 2015

2

138

213,313

Nuvigil

obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome

"It's the best medicine I have ever taken besides my Nexium. I take 250 mg a day, I don't nap or get tired, not really any side effects that I can see. Besides, I'm bipolar, have ADHD and sleep apnea. I love it."

10

April 27, 2011

22

43

144,043

Etonogestrel

birth control

"QUITE POSSIBLY THE WORST THING TO EVER HAPPEN TO ME. have had it almost a year and longest i have gone without bleeding is a week. already had anxiety before it, can now add severe depression to that. made me crazy which was great for the first year of college. had to put a tampon in everyday, also great for college. first lost 15 pounds (when first starting school so could be from being nervous) and then gained it back plus 18 more. got a yeast infection because constant bleeding threw off my pH balance. therapist, doctor, and mom are telling me to get it out and I'm considering ripping the thing out myself. left and ugly scar too. useless DO NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE THAT DOESNT WANT THEIR LIFE RUINED"

1

July 8, 2016

10

131

129,285

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"Skyla was super easy to have inserted. Get an experienced doctor. It literally took like 20 seconds. I would categorize it as really uncomfortable. But have someone there to distract you and is not bad at all. It wasn't painful. Also, get it done during your period, sounds like it makes a big difference. If your doc offers anti anxiety meds, take them. If they don't, ask for them, then take them. It helped me. After the insertion, no more pain, just regular period style cramps."

10

September 25, 2015

2

86

184,572

Hydroxyzine

pruritus

"Had been suffering from intense itching from head-to-toe, poor sleep, and was becoming more anxious because of the itching. Saw immediate calming of itching, slept calmly and had reduced feeling of anxiousness because of itching. Recommended to a family member. Didn't realize how miserable I had been until the symptoms had been calmed."

8

June 13, 2009

56

53

81,232

Yaz

birth control

"The best contraceptive pill i have been on. I fell pregnant immediately after stopping yaz. It controlled my pms symptoms migraines , acne weight the works. The only pill that has all the benefits. I tried others & got bad reactions. This is the best of the best."

10

November 22, 2016

5

48

195,014

Levetiracetam

seizures

"About a year ago I was having constant headaches. I was always yelling and screaming at my wife about everything. I finally got it checked out. One doctor said that I was just depressed and wanted me to take depression pills. I sought a second opinion. It was discovered that I had a cyst in the temporal lobe of my brain. I was started on Topamax, which didn't really help. So my neurosurgeon switched me to Keppra. My attitude made an instant turn around from the third day I was taking it. My appetite is back and my wife and I enjoy each other again. The cyst is still there, but I can live with it if I have my medicines."

10

December 20, 2008

4

121

38,873

Esomeprazole

barrett's esophagus

"I've taken One Nexium 40mg for 13 years . It has been very helpful. Could only eat baby food when diagnosed. When my health insurance said I had to use the Generic Brand I tried it for five days, began having very bad episodes of heart burn. They have agreed to pay for the name brand."

10

November 10, 2016

8

56

217,933

Strattera

adhd

"I am 65 yrs old; and been dealing with learning disability all my life. However, only recently a clinical psychologist, who I went to for some testing, recommended Ritalin, Adderall which caused unpleasant side effects then Strattera 40 mg. Strattera has been the drug that works for me. I am definitely more focused and can stay focused on reading a book or newspaper article to completion without anxiety and frustration of having to read the same paragraph over and over again. I have always been treated with Paxil for anxiety attacks over the years but this drug seems to work better in that I am happy to feel more focused, interested and involved with everything I do and being with my kids seems to be more enjoyable for me. I EMBRACE these feelings."

10

January 25, 2010

149

133

217,019

Oxcarbazepine

seizures

"I started taking Trileptal when Tegretol stopped working for me. I love this medication. I developed epilepsy following a head injury (diving accident) when I was 8 years old. I've had seizures (daytime absence, daytime partial, nocturnal grand mal) since then. Tegretol worked for me for years, then stopped working. Trileptal has been my only seizure medication for the past 11 years and I couldn't be happier. I have to add salt to my diet, and I get very flush whenever I exert myself, but being completely seizure free is worth these small inconveniences."

10

November 21, 2017

0

94

29,649

Topiramate

migraine prevention

"Topamax has significantly reduced my migraines from 1 a month to 1 every 18 months. I have also found that it helps you - to not over eat or drink alcohol. I am very happy being on Topamax for all these reasons. I initially did have tingly feet, a small price to pay, but rarely get that sympton now. I am on 50 mg a day."

10

February 3, 2013

54

66

29,749

Topiramate

trigeminal neuralgia

"At first this medicine worked great. I went from Tegretal to this one. I have Bilateral Trigeminal Neuralgia so they started me out at 50mg and bumped me up quickly to 100mg. It seemed to be working great and yes the bathroom trips at first seemed to be never ending but after a while it seemed to calm down. I have been on it for 6 months now but after upping my dose to 150mg, after the pain started to come through with a vengeance, I started having twitching in my eyes and mouth and other side effects happened as well. So I have to stop taking it now and start a new regimen. I did however lose 20lbs so that was a great thing because I was needing that!"

8

June 18, 2010

2

130

216,893

Lifitegrast

dry eye disease

"I have been experiencing the dry eye & red eye problems for about 2yrs. I finally this year decided to go to a real eye specialist. They called in a prescription for Xiidra using a 90 day free coupon (happy) without using my health insurance as they would not cover it. I'm glad to try something else besides clear eyes and or artificial drops. I use to where contacts for about 15 years and had to stop because of the dry eye problems. Anyway I have been using Xiidra now for about 1 month and I must say the results is good. The only side effects I'm having is the bad bitter taste, very light headaches periodically & very mild cough here & there, nothing major. I go back to see my eye specialist in July for a follow up."

8

May 11, 2017

6

140

181,772

Prozac

obsessive compulsive disorde

"I have been taking Prozac for almost 2 yrs for my OCD and depression. The medicine has done wonders for my disability but has done nothing good for my relationship with my boyfriend. Prozac has taken my sex drive completely away. We try everything to bring it back but nothing works. I had no choice but to take myself off the medicine."

7

March 22, 2011

38

62

24,647

Polyethylene glycol 3350 with electrolytes

bowel preparation

"This tastes like someone dumped the entire salt bag into bad lemonade. If you can hold your breath while drinking, do it. If you can slog it down in 7-8 large gulps, do it. The sooner you get it down the better. The 16 ozs of water at the end really tastes good. As for effectiveness, don't stray far from the toilet. And try to wipe gently because by the time you get to the end result of the second liter you'll be tender."

8

January 13, 2011

20

84

198,587

Depo-Provera

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I started the depo shot back in April of 2015 because my MD recommended I should, since he noticed my periods where the leading cause of my sickle cell crisis that would lead me in hospital stays for weeks ever since I had my son. My periods are gone and so is most of my sickle cell crisis, I've lost weight and a partial part of my sex drive. I'm ok with both, staying fit and managing my weight is a plus for me besides the fact that I'm no longer living at a hospital which is what I used to call my home away from home. My sex drive being affected, I'm ok living with that too, as my health comes first for both my child and myself."

7

October 21, 2017

1

129

165,353

Ethinyl estradiol / folic acid / levonorgestrel

birth control

"This pill was great for my skin and for birth control, but it absolutely destroyed my sex drive. I also gained about 5 lbs. I am very sensitive to hormones. In addition to killing my sex drive, it also made me extremely emotional and moody. I stopped after three months of taking it. I just couldn't stand the headaches and the adjustment period. I opted to stop taking the pill and use the calendar method. My periods returned to normal after about 5 months. I am now using the Paragard since I am in a long term relationship. Honestly. I would rather deal with hormonal acne and be myself than have perfect skin and be someone who I am not. Again, this pill may work for some, but unfortunately for me it did not."

3

May 30, 2015

3

134

70,014

Efavirenz / emtricitabine / tenofovir

nonoccupational exposure

"Just started last night for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) after possible exposure. Very weird dreams, but not unpleasant. If I woke up a few times at night, everything returned to normal, closed my eyes and the weird vivid pictures came back. I was itchy and dizzy this morning, but it wore off quickly and I can't complain otherwise. I notice euphoria and somehow improved focus at work. Strange, but much better than I expected. Not sure if side effects are supposed to get worse, but from what I understand the first day is the worst. I feel fine right now. Lets see how it goes tonight. Best of luck everyone!"

9

August 9, 2017

0

109

124,527

Skyla

birth control

"I just want to know when the spotting will go away and i do get cramps here and there. When they inserted it i swear the cramp is no joke but i mean they are messing with your uterus..Idk how girls do labor!! im sure thats way worse. Long story short i have yet to have sex im actually sort of scared just cause idk how its going to feel but if all goes well and the spotting stops il definitely go back on here and leave a review for the most part come on girls skyla is way better then having children. Remember all bodies are different so they obviously will react differently!"

6

September 16, 2015

1

114

84,435

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

acne

"AM I ABOUT TO TELL YOU ALL A STORY. IT ENDS AWFULY. SO I was on this pill for 5 years. My face was fine, no acne, no issues. No birth control issues. i got on the pill because of my doctor, he told me to have this because my period was not regular and I had had it for years, so he figured this would help. I finished that treatment, and upon turning 20 I stopped taking it. No biggie right? YEAH. HUGE BIGGIE. Within 4-6 months, I didnt get my period at all. Ok thats fine, many times thats normal. MY FACE. MY POOR FACE. MY FACE EXPLODED INTO CYSTIC ACNE. I wanna say that I had been treated by my dermatologist to not have acne as I had bad acne when I was a teenager. I had to go back to him because my acne went from normal to cystic severe."

1

November 22, 2016

1

154

139,128

Phentermine

weight loss

"I am a 25 year old mother of 2. I first weighed in at 227 lbs as of November 5th. Now I weigh 209 lbs. I do recommend it but don't allow yourself to believe others stories. Generally you will lose one pound or three pounds a WEEK not 15 or 10. Don't go out to eat all the time. "

9

November 6, 2008

28

61

76,868

Lorcaserin

weight loss

"I started taking belviq Aug 2.I weighed 200 lbs.10 weeks later I weigh in at 180. Some weeks I don't loose a pound and then the next week I might loose 3 to 4 lbs. I am very satisfied and I eat at least one salad a day and I walk on the treadmill 1/2 mile a day. My clothes are looking awfully baggie on me. My goal is 10 more pounds and then it's time to go shopping. I only take 1 pill a day as soon as I get up .I have had no side effects."

10

October 10, 2015

59

98

166,347

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"Had Skyla for 4 months and I like it so far. My only bad experience was the side effects once the iud was inserted. I had terrible cramps and bled non-stop for a month and a half and had heard that these side effects will occur for the first 3 months, luckily mine was half that time. It was horrible but I pushed through it and haven't had problems since. I usually had heavy periods and now they're light. Unlike me, my sister had a better experience after her insertion and was cramping for 2 days and felt better after. Side effects vary but I'm happy with my iud. The insertion wasn't bad at all since my doctor gave me misoprostol, ibuprofen and was on my period so my uterus was very relaxed for the procedure. I'm 19 and haven't had kids."

8

November 19, 2016

9

142

166,837

Levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I had the marina inserted 4 months ago due to heavy blood flow and frequent bleeding. I have been bleeding EVERY day since. It really defeated the purpose of having it inserted being that I am having even more blood flow. It's really hard to have a sexual relationship with my husband, while bleeding every day..... I'm honestly ready to have this removed!!"

3

July 26, 2016

34

63

86,330

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"Agree with everything written except that the taste was not as bad as some thought. It is salty, then sweet, then tastes like cough syrup. It worked within 10 minutes and I am just dreading my next dose. Can we not come up with something better to drink/take for the cleanse? I don't mind sitting in the bathroom all night or a sore butt. I know this is important to do this test. I know it is only 6 ozs. I just hope I can keep it down."

8

July 30, 2013

7

88

8,337

Zolpidem

insomnia

"I've had chronic insomnia (clinical diagnosis, sleep studies, neurologists, etc.) for over 25 years, starting in high school and gradually getting worse over the decades. No drugs aside from powerful depressants (barbits, benzos, tranquilizers, etc.) had helped me at all. Ambien CR has been a miracle medication for me. My insomnia is so constant and severe (I literally won't sleep a single minute some nights) that my Dr lets me take it every night. Many people talk about the possible side-effects of long-term usage, but that ignores the very definite effects of chronic insomnia. I have no next-day side-effects, but I will have rebound insomnia if I stop. Taking with a glass of water helps for me; so does good sleep hygiene rules."

9

June 6, 2015

54

123

130,398

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I took Plan B one step within 24hrs. Plan B One-Step works. But you receive cramping, headaches, bloating, constipation and a lot of nausea. But its works, trust me. Just take it in the right time and don't have unprotected sex."

9

June 20, 2013

34

41

121,826

Venlafaxine

depression

"I was taking Celexa for 2 years for my depression. It was not working well enough for me. I managed to just live life day by day, and roll with the punches. I suffer extreme anxiety disorder and extreme panic attacks up to 8 times a day. Several caused me to call 911 thinking I was having a heart attack. With all this said, my GP and I talked about changing my medication. I had heard of Effexor, I researched it, and thought why not! I felt that life WOULD NOT get any better then what I was living at that moment. 2 weeks after Effexor and some major hot flashes, I was looking at things different. I actually feel really good and hopeful. Now my smile is not fake and the anxiety has subsided to a minimal. No panic attacks. I am happy!"

9

July 22, 2013

79

144

100,925

Orlistat

obesity

"I have been on orlistat for 2 weeks and already I have lost 10 lbs! It takes a few days to know what you can and can't have...trust me you will too! Ha! The only 'side effect' I've had was loose stools at quite short notice (but enough notice to get to the bathroom) and this was only because I had a small slice of birthday cake. Otherwise I haven't experienced any grim 'side effects' You definitely have to change your eating habits though. Looking forwards to my next lot off my doctor."

10

May 3, 2014

39

93

180,327

Diclofenac

pain

"Unbelievable. I just used this for the first time and had relief in about 15 minutes. 13 years of pain shots 12 doctors, 2 surgeries and I put on this gel and feel so much better. For me, it is a miracle."

10

February 4, 2015

71

42

162,115

Benzoyl peroxide

acne

"I cannot find anything that compares to the speedy and more effective product like Oxy 10. Now am battling my zits issues take a month or two to clear. Bring back this product for non allergic people like us."

9

February 26, 2015

15

39

80,256

Benzonatate

cough

"I have dust/smell allergy and have very bad cough (almost like vomiting) which prevents me from normal activity at work and getting sleep at night. Having this drug for last 3 days worked wonders for me. Cough is not cured but over 95% gone allowing me to be myself again. My doctor checked for any allergic symptoms after the 1st dose since this drug does not suit all. Highly recommend for bad cough troubles."

9

June 29, 2010

15

74

215,451

Copper

birth control

"I got Paragard for a more effective, long lasting birth control. I didn't want to worry about missing a pill when I was taking birth control. I had Paragard placed June 16, 2017, and today, September 19, 2017, I found out I'm 5 weeks pregnant with my first pregnancy. I'm 22 and haven't planned on having kids for years--hence a birth control that's *supposed* to be effective for 10 years. Yet Paragard failed me after less than three months. Needless to say, I do not recommend it to anyone."

1

September 20, 2017

7

89

227,261

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I wish I had read these seven months ago. My fiance and I were preparing to marry, had never had sex before and were waiting for our wedding night to give ourselves to each other completely. Our wedding was beginning of July, so after reading a few reviews we had Nexplanon placed in May. I was fine until end of June when I couldn't stop bleeding. For 20 some years we had waited for this, and now I was going to bleed right through the wedding/ honeymoon, etc. I have now been bleeding almost constantly for almost 5 months. I get a week off here and there, but its miserable. We were so careful to save ourselves sexually, and now we can't even have sex because I can't stop bleeding. Getting it out tomorrow! It is effective birth control tho."

2

November 11, 2013

8

140

224,249

Levothyroxine

underactive thyroid

"i have been on levothyroxine for several years. my dosage has been adjusted several times. I had a terrible experience with the higher dosage...migraine headaches, palputations, night sweats. come to find out that i was actually having a reaction to the dye in the higher dosage. Once that was figured out my doctor put me back on the 50 mcg and had me take two pills each day. so far its been great."

9

October 13, 2016

26

73

70,775

Magnesium citrate

constipation

"Was prescribed this for an upcoming colonoscopy and had to take two full bottles of it. A day apart. It gave me a very bad headache and made me feel bloated . My system is slow anyway which is why I'm getting the procedure . It definitely works but I didn't get very dramatic results with the first bottle . I don't think I will ever drink anything lemon or lime again for a while !"

8

August 14, 2017

6

76

222,660

Topamax

migraine prevention

"This has been a life saver for me as far as migraines go. At first I had a few of the side effects, brain fog, forgetfulness, but that went away after a month or so. Without this drug, I get at least 2-3 headaches a week ranging from dull to severe. I rarely have a migraine while on it."

9

October 18, 2016

30

59

212,192

Lamotrigine

bipolar disorde

"Have been taking it for 2 years. Stopped my seriously depressed moods 100%. My hyper moods as well, although did not have these as often. I was severely depressed and couldn't go to work, angry, and my mind was spinning all night. This was going on for years. I never realized it could have been a chemical imbalance until I "flipped" from giving up on life, to "everything is great! What was I thinking!" Then back to giving up again within 3 hours. Lamictal has made all of this stop. It's wonderful to be "normal" again."

10

August 19, 2012

79

96

125,275

Dulcolax

constipation

"By far, the worst experience I've had with any medicine. I almost called an ambulance, no exaggeration. I've never used a product like this before and chose it based on the package implying that you take it, it works overnight, and produces a normal BM the next day. Um, no...I woke up about 2AM confused, sweating, cramping, and could barely stand. I essentially crawled to the toilet and, once there, kept nearly blacking out and gagging. I was clammy and pale, irregular heartbeat, shaking, extremely weak - What literally stopped me from calling 911 was that I didn't bring my phone into the bathroom and after I violently eliminated for a few mins, I started feeling less like I was dying. Can't emphasize enough, this stuff is so effing awful."

1

March 9, 2016

16

130

168,690

Vilazodone

anxiety

"Started this in May 2015 and side effects were life threatening. F, 5'6" and 117lbs. I take 75 mg adderall a day. I started to have severe anxiety attacks and the doctor gave me 2 packs of viibryd samples from the medicine room and put me on this devil drug. Background I have Addison's Disease which is pretty much just your body becoming drama queen and fight or fight responses are skewed and amplified. Normal BP WAS 80/40; 2 weeks in pulse was 150 BP 200/150. Diarrhea all day all night!!I developed Serotonin Dyndrome from my regular meds and this. I was in cardiac arrest and almost didn't come out. BP STILL HIGH normal is 145/100 now and it's caused so much more with anxiety so it sucks"

1

January 13, 2016

3

128

46,029

Phendimetrazine

obesity

"Just starting a weight loss program containing the medication combined with a once a week B12 shot, this is my first day taking the pill and I'm still as hungry as I was yesterday before I took it. Maybe I have to give it a few more days."

6

July 1, 2009

16

48

9,895

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"I bought this 2-3 months before I got married and had very little side effects. I have been married 2.5 years and I haven't gotten pregnant yet. I think the only annoyance is that my period comes every other month and that I get some spotting off and on throughout the month. My periods are shorter and there is less bleeding, which is a nice thing. I haven't taken any other birth control, but I'm thinking of switching to a cervical cap a year before we want to have kids (so I can get my hormones regulating correctly again)."

10

March 14, 2014

9

99

30,392

Klonopin

anxiety

"I have been on 1 mg 3 x daily for anxiety for approximately 1 year and 0.5mg 2 x daily for the last 6 years. It was a life saver during times of anxiety and stress during my divorce and recently during my discovery of bipolar illness. It works wonderfully for irritability with other drug reactions. Recently I was taken off the drug by my doctor because of habit forming controversy. Didn't think I was addicted because I took only on an as needed basis and did not follow directions precisely. Although I did experience severe irritation within 3 to 10 days of being off medication, I still feel for many people this medication is a necessity."

10

August 8, 2009

46

117

64,956

Saphris

schizophrenia

"Saphris was incredible for a few months as far as stopping the symptoms and no side effects. We missed my wife's dose by 2 hours and the wheels fell off and she had to fall back on Zyprexa again. It's a medicine we may go back to if the Invega stops working."

7

March 4, 2012

15

52

73,311

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"Have been on Lo Loestrin Fe for 11 mo. At first I experienced light bleeding and headaches. After a few months on it, I have not had a period in 5 months and no other side effects. Not having a period does make me somewhat weary but will be visiting gyno this week for yearly check up."

10

April 8, 2014

10

57

7,254

Aluminum chloride hexahydrate

hyperhidrosis

"HELLO FELLOW SWEATERS! I was the worst sweater ever. Everyday, regardless of what I was wearing, I had huge armpit stains and I mean huge. Like a good 5 inches in diameter. And it didn't matter what material I was wearing or what color, it was noticeable! I would also sweat through huge hooded sweatshirts. I have no idea how that is even possible. When I came on this website I read everyone's reveiws and thought..."there's no way anyone on here sweats as much as I do. Its not gonna work for me" but, I was wrong! The first couple nights I applied it, it stung a lot and itched too, but I toughed it out because at that point I didn't care. And the next day.. TA DAA! No sweat. Not even a drop..it was amazing! Goodluck."

10

April 28, 2010

12

138

139,883

Euflexxa

osteoarthritis

"I am 41 years old and have osteoarthritis in both knees. I have tried everything from steroid injections, medications, and physical therapy without any long term relief. The steroid injections were really painful and didn't last, so I was very hesitant to try the Euflexxa. My Orthopedic Dr. gave me two choices (lubrication injections or arthroscopy). I knew that I didn't want the arthroscopy so I went for the Euflexxa. I was terrified but needed some relief. My first injection hurt a little and my knees were sore for a few hours. My second injection hurt a little more and was sore a little longer than the first time. I will have my third injection in 2 days and can't wait. I am so glad that I did it! My knee pain is very minimal."

9

November 4, 2014

78

135

166,733

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"If you're here, it means you are scared, anxious & trying to find any kind of clue you will be OK, been there. Get away from the internet or you will freak out !. For my experience I have a cycle that can get from 31 to 38 days (35 avg), I had unprotected sex on 07/30, which supposedly it was a day before my ovulation day (period app) but that it's just an average but still within the fertile timeframe. I took the one dose pill around 10 hrs after sex. Only Symptoms: nausea, fatigue and mild cramps(for 2 wks!). My period was supposed to come on 8/13, I was freaked out the moment it wasn't on time, it came 8/14 (day late) with full force cramps. Never been happier :)!"

10

August 14, 2016

3

132

152,894

Doxycycline

acne

"Cleared up my acne and is keeping it away. I've used it for about 2 months now and almsot all my acne is gone. Using this along with adapalene to get rid of acne scars."

8

May 24, 2017

7

35

41,974

Clonidine

opiate withdrawal

"Works great for the withdrawal from dilaudid and oxycontin, which I have been on for at least 2 years. The sweats were AWFUL part of the withdrawal and this patch has taken all that away. Just a little dizzy and drowsy, hoping that will pass. It's only been 2 weeks."

9

February 4, 2009

39

50

5,183

Orsythia

birth control

"I'm glad there are reviews for Orthysia, because now I know that I should go to my doctor and talk to them about it, since I'm experiencing the symptoms given in these reviews. I started on Orthysia three months ago due to Lutera being discontinued. In the last two months I've experienced a (frustrating) loss of appetite, mood swings, trouble sleeping and increased heart rate."

6

March 7, 2013

5

65

83,999

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I have had irregular periods for a long time I was on Ortho Lo but due to insurance I had to take Tri Sprintec. I read a lot of the reviews and I was so scared to even give in to taking them but I was bleeding off and on for 5 months so I felt as of I had no choice. I never got sick I felt a little light headed no sore breasts or anything my stomach did feel a little weird but like most meds you should eat at least an hour before taking it. My the time I reached my white pills I started my period it was awful but that due to the fact I didn't really have a period in months I could barely work I changed a super plus tampon every hour after that day it was manageable. So far so good though."

9

July 20, 2017

1

150

186,223

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"I have suffered depression off and on for over 20 years. I take Cymbalta for chronic pain and still have fallen in a deep depression. My doctor added Pristiq and after day 1 I'm feeling much better!"

10

April 29, 2013

35

37

116,797

Lamictal

bipolar disorde

"Lamictal rocks! Been on several different meds for bipolar and was beginning to feel hopeless. But doctor changed me over to lamictal and after two weeks I feel like a new and normal person! No more manias and only slight depression episodes rarely! Love it!!!"

10

August 12, 2015

58

45

153,472

Doxycycline

rosacea

"I have just started taking this medicine, which I have used before for anti-malaria! I had no idea it was for Rosacea. What I'm most surprised about on this discussion forum is how expensive it is. I live in France, where prescriptions are free because health care is paid through your taxes. Meaning - if a medicine costs $1 or $30, it's still free, making it accessible to everyone skin conditions. "

8

April 29, 2013

17

72

211,122

Pletal

intermittent claudication

"I have been on this medication since July, and the results are simply amazing! I have my life back, not only did I get so much relief from the pain in my legs, I can now walk and walk and actually keep up with my very active grandkids (age 4, 11, 11, and 16) On a side note I have lost almost all my excess weight by tweaking my diet and just being able to be active again! This medicine has been a Godsend to me! Hope anyone who is suffering from this disease is able to get the same results I have, it is great to have my active life back!"

10

November 25, 2014

34

112

87,743

Naproxen

tendonitis

"I was amazed at how quickly my pain was reduced, after just 3 doses of Naprosyn. I had suffered from the pain of tendonitis in my thumb/hand for 5 weeks before taking the medicine. Of course I wish I had seen the doctor weeks ago."

9

June 9, 2009

53

45