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139,262 | Armodafinil | narcolepsy | "Originally I tried provigil. Nuvigil wasn't available yet. Loved it at first but as my body adjusted in my ignorance, I got nervous. I stopped. I had to deal with it. About 12 years later I tried again. This time I read more and I asked lots of questions.
I am a new person. I am so grateful for nuvigil!!
What I've learned (I am not an MD)
Start out with a low dose. Half pills are fine. (Do not exceed 250 mg unless dr prescribed). Your body may be adjusting not building tolerance for a year or 2. Take each week at a time
Naps still necessary; My naps are only about 30 min instead of 2 hrs but very refreshing
Take a day or 2 off every week or 2. Makes a huge difference!
Awesome insurance helps a lot! $5 per 30" | 9 | February 4, 2016 | 14 | 144 |
15,106 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I've only been taking Taytulla for two weeks, I do have depression but taytulla has intensified it tremendously as well as make me super emotional. My skin is always clear except for the week before my period but ever since I've been taking taytulla by skin is COMPLETELY broken out. I was put on the pill because I am extremely anemic, and my periods usually last 9-14 days. The pill did reduce the time I am on my period for but that's it." | 2 | May 22, 2017 | 3 | 83 |
128,584 | Phentermine | weight loss | "I just started phentermine today. My whole life I've been skinny. I've had two kids and still managed to get down to a size 8. Long story short I was on pain killers for 5 years straight got taken off of them abruptly, had a seizure , got on suboxone for the withdrawal of pain
killers now I am 5'4 240 pounds. I have everything I need done for gastric bypass surgery but I have to do 4 months of behavior therapy so I am trying the phentermine to see if I can lose weight and then maybe I won't have to get surgery. I got off the suboxone a year ago when I was 200 pounds and gained 40 more. I can't stand up for more than 15 minutes without severe blinding back pain. Long story longer I now have high blood pressure. 3 fractures in my back." | 8 | June 3, 2015 | 2 | 149 |
35,203 | Levofloxacin | sinusitis | "Levaquin is my miracle prescription for sinus infections. I usually get 2 really nasty sinus infections a year-Levaquin is the ONLY antibiotic that had worked for me. I have never had any side effects, other than getting well! I always take It exactly as prescribed: 1 per day, (for 10 days), with lots of water." | 10 | January 1, 2016 | 60 | 55 |
48,617 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I'm on my 3rd pack of chateal and I just called my birth control provider to ask them if they could switch me to another pill. It's worked for me the last 3 months that I've been on it but with some side effects. Like really bad nausea, stomach pains, but the one that really bothered me was the acne. I usually have really clear skin and only get acne when I'm about to start my period but ever since I started taking these, I break out like crazy! I expect to see a new pimple right after taking a pill. They're always really bad ones too! Hopefully my next pill is better!" | 4 | June 19, 2017 | 1 | 113 |
89,725 | Celexa | anxiety and stress | "Quitting is awful! Be careful and make sure to follow doctor's guidelines or you WILL be very sick. Other than that it kicks in quickly and really helped me get back on my feet." | 8 | December 6, 2009 | 101 | 34 |
41,604 | Clonidine | opiate withdrawal | "I started using Norco about a year and a half ago. At first it was for a legitimate reason, my lower back. I had lumbar strains my entire life. Sometimes a serious strain would incapacitate me for about a week. So a friend of mine said I should go see this doctor of his because he'll prescribe Norco's. Well, excited as I was to get them, I was even more excited I got a script for 100! I told myself 3 a day, no more or my tolerance will lower. Before I knew it, I was on 8, sometimes 12 a day. After 1 year, I couldn't get my script on time. I was going to go in withdrawal. On day 2 of Clonidine. Soreness, like from a workout, is all I have felt. Using the patch. Best thing to happen since I started this behavior. Ask your doc!" | 10 | June 2, 2017 | 27 | 149 |
83,671 | Sorafenib | not listed / othe | "March 2016 diagnosed with Acute Myoid Leukemia mutated gene FLT3.
Full chemo treatment and after 5 months started on Sorafenib 400mg per day.
Still in remission September 2017 .
Loss of weight and bowel probems, loss of muscle strength. Since I cannot be cured at least Sorafineb is keeping me alive for as long as it will last. Bloating and tender skin hands and feet using lots of Aveeno lotion. Drug supplied on a compassionate basis." | 8 | September 17, 2017 | 0 | 76 |
214,063 | Tioconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "I inserted it around 11:30pm last night, put on the anti itch cream and not too long after felt mild itching, I was able to go to sleep but woke up at 5am. I hadn't used a pad so my panties and pants were soaked and I went to the bathroom hoping it's all come out, I couldn't resist the urge to itch when I wiped and now I have a mild itch but a pretty noticeable burn. If the yeast infection goes away, MAYBE it's worth it but otherwise it sucks, I was so tempted to take a bath. I checked and I'm swollen but not as bad as some people on here but proceeded to shower and use summers eve wash around the area, I still have a slight burn but no itch, hoping it goes away soon! I wouldn't recommend unless you're desperate. The 3 day is better!" | 2 | April 27, 2016 | 4 | 151 |
6,629 | Primidone | seizures | "I am 62 yrs old since 19 I had 4 seizures and was on Dilantin 500mg/day and Mysoline (primidone) 250mg 3 X/day. Then 2 mths. before I became 62 I had a seizure . The Neurologist took me off Primidone and put me on Topiramate 100mg twice daily. I could feel my change confusion,loss appetite and then 32 days later I had a seizure worse than the one earlier . I went back to him and he took me off topiramate and increased my primidone to 2x250mg primidone twice /day for total of 1000mg primidone along with the original dilantin.I am just starting to feel normal again like I did for the past 43 yrs. with no side affects that I am aware of yet plus it was something that I was taking for years and never noticed any of the side affects listed." | 8 | January 8, 2017 | 1 | 144 |
58,552 | Jolivette | birth control | "Just started my 2nd month. The 1st week and a half I had light bleeding everyday. Then the next week, my nipples were so sore. Now, this past week I've had on and off light bleeding and cramps during the last week of pills. I have no side effects emotionally, which is great, because everything else makes me go crazy. But, I have noticed a little weight gain and craving food all the time, and I jog 3 to 4 times a week. I am 24, no pregnancies ever. I'm not sure about this pill yet. I'll give it another month and see how it goes. I don't even want to be on birth control, but my cramping and periods are so terrible without it." | 5 | June 3, 2012 | 25 | 125 |
52,804 | Elmiron | interstitial cystitis | "I found this page because I am losing my hair and the only medication I am on is Elmiron. I have to say that I suffered for 2 years and had countless visits with different doctors! I started Elmiron and avoid certain foods. I was happy! Pain free. If I stopped Elmiron due to a procedure I had to have , I was in pain. My only problem is that now I am losing my hair rapidly. My hair dresser was scared when she cut my hair! I noticed tons of hair in the shower , in my pillow, even at work. Every where! I thought I needed to relax. I then google Elmiron side effects, and this comes up. I feel like I have to choose . Balding itchy scalp or pain. " | 6 | January 18, 2016 | 44 | 134 |
190,750 | Oxybutynin | dysuria | "I'm 22 years old and I used this drug after a ureteroscopy for a large kidney stone. I had a stent in place for 6 weeks and found that this drug worked miracles for me. It relieved pain in the both the bladder and kidney and helped urination become far less painful. A side effect was that it made me slightly lethargic and tired - but that beats the pain any day." | 9 | February 17, 2010 | 20 | 72 |
99,421 | Genvoya | hiv infection | "I was diagnosed with a viral load of 200000 and CD4 court of 12. I was the walking dead in my opinion with pcp pneumonia. Laying in the bed fighting for my life, 21 days later I was able to walk out the Hospital, weak however still I walked out. I started Taking Genvoya about 5 weeks ago and my viral load has dropped to 100k and CD4 round 225. I haven't had any of the common side effects. No headaches.. No nausea... No IBS ( not sure if thats one of the side effects or not) I'm rating Genvoya a 10. Its the New Kid on the Block with very positive results and low side effects. I hope this helps" | 10 | February 17, 2017 | 20 | 121 |
142,273 | Levonorgestrel | birth control | "First and foremost, this is going to sound counterintuitive, but do not believe everything you read on the internet. The Kyleena insertion was hardly considered uncomfortable for me. I know everyone’s pain tolerance is different, but I’d like to think I have a low pain tolerance and I probably wouldn’t have been able to tell that the insertion was any different than a routine GYN visit. If you consider Pap smears excruciatingly painful, then you may just find this uncomfortable, however it is a quick 3 minute procedure with hardly any discomfort. Maybe, if anything, just some pressure.
Disclaimers: I just had it placed 45 minutes ago, without being premeditated, walked out and drove myself home. I am also Day 4 on my menstrual cycle." | 8 | November 30, 2017 | 1 | 125 |
32,974 | Seasonique | birth control | "I have been taking Seasonique since I gave birth to my second child March 2011 and I enjoy having only four periods a year. However, I do notice that once my period comes I experience severe migranes where I am knocked to the floor in pain. I also get moderate acne around my jawline when I do have my period even though I do not mind it as much since it helps out with my acne when I do not have my period." | 8 | October 15, 2012 | 12 | 83 |
72,869 | Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | birth control | "I was on Loestrin for about 3 months after a year on generic OrthoCyclen. Initially it was a great switch because the last one made me extremely moody, but the new one had no emotional effects. The first two months we annoying because I was having breakthrough bleeding. By the 3rd month I finally had a normal cycle, but after finishing the 3rd pack I noticed a LOT of my hair was falling out! Apparently Loestrin is a high androgen pill that can cause hair loss, and with a history of hair loss in my family I should never have been on it in the first place. Please talk to you doctor about this side effect before starting; I've lost over 20% of my hair in the last week and it may last another year." | 2 | July 30, 2015 | 6 | 135 |
106,086 | Atomoxetine | adhd | "My son began taking Strattera about 3 - 4 years ago. He had a bad reaction to Adderal, so the doctor tried Strattera as a non-stimulant. He first started 18 mg once a day, no noticeable change. Then increased over time to 50 mg once a day. He wasn't defiant, but just didn't (doesn't) care to do much of anything. 4-6 weeks ago he started having "tics". Not putting the two together, last month his doctor increased to 60 mg a day and the tics have continued to get worse. He's also been more depressed, having panic attacks, and anxiety. He goes to school, but gets nothing done. Went back to his doctor and she know has started taking him off this medication. I hope the tics stop. He's scared and this continues to add to his anxiety." | 2 | November 19, 2009 | 32 | 138 |
185,509 | Saxenda | obesity | "Started Saxenda on 4/21/17 with a starting weight of 228lbs at 5'7". So far only lost 1.5lbs. Just increased my dose today to 1.2mg. I'm not as hungry and do not have any urges to over eat or look for sweets. It does make you thirsty. I'm having faith and being optimistic that it will get better. So far side effects include nausea and headache." | 5 | April 29, 2017 | 15 | 65 |
80,862 | Delsym | cough | "I bought this for a cough for my bronchitis. It is beyond worthless. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS. I called my doctor for a prescription for Robitussin with Codeine and it was $5.00 cheaper and very effective. (generic-of course)" | 1 | February 5, 2017 | 3 | 41 |
138,610 | Phentermine | obesity | "Today is my 4 week mark. I have lost 15 lbs in 4 weeks. That includes 2 weeks of taking the pill but not watching my diet at all due to personal stress that I had no control of. I did not gain any weight so I was content. I lost 10 lbs week 1 and just lost 5 lbs in week 4. I am looking forward to starting my next months script and seeing how I do sticking to it for the full month. I am loving all the fruits and vegetables. I have fallen in love with the Weight Watchers breakfast selections. I have not been a breakfast eater but if I tried eating something small then I was hungry all morning. Their meals really fill me up and I eat some fruit mid morning and salad for lunch. Keep up the good work and Good Luck to all!" | 10 | July 12, 2012 | 8 | 151 |
38,368 | Phenazopyridine | not listed / othe | "I thought I had a UTI. I felt the urgency to urinate. I remember having one tablet of Phenazopyridine Hcl 100 mg Tab Ecip left , so I took it. In about 1/2 hour I felt my stomach swell bad and then got this horrendous back pain in my lower left back side. I took these before and didn't remember this reaction. I thought I might ride it out until I could get to the Urgent Clinic the next day. The pain became so intense, that I couldn't lay, sit or stand. I realized something was wrong with me and I needed help. I phoned the local police department. While I had the dispatcher on the phone, I began to vomit profusely. Turned out I had a kidney stone. Did this medicine cause these reactions, or was this a coincidence. I wouldn't take again." | 1 | August 2, 2016 | 1 | 144 |
117,044 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "I have just started on Lamictal last month and I'm currently ramping up in small increments without any problems. I seem to be more solid in my decisions and moods already and have found it helpful in conjunction with my other medicines which include Pristiq, Invega, and Klonopin. I have noticed a slight increase in weight which I will have to watch carefully. All in all, I think it is a positive addition to my regimen." | 9 | September 7, 2009 | 18 | 76 |
4,594 | Belviq | obesity | "I started Belviq on Thursday evening before dinner and today is Sunday morning. I weighed in at 327-328 on Thursday and this morning was 324. I felt the affects instantly. I was shocked how sick I felt after trying to eat a regular size serving. I've had almost half the usual amount of food at EVERY single meal since I started. And almost zero between meal snacks. (I did have about 7 fresh cherries yesterday, but that's been the only snack). No side effects - maybe a little dry mouth. I'm not expecting to continue seeing this level of weight loss continue - but I'm so optimistic about my future now. I love how tiny the pills are and I got a certificate from the Belviq website that makes it possible for me to only pay $75. It's worth it" | 9 | June 5, 2016 | 24 | 140 |
183,744 | Cymbalta | ibromyalgia | "I share the same experiences as other reviewers. Fibromyalgia was finally diagnosed 10 years ago. I started taking Cymbalta one year ago and it has been a life changing event. It allowed me to get off the two opiate pain medications I was on. No need to tell anyone the impact it has on my life. It's a priceless medicine." | 10 | December 31, 2008 | 112 | 60 |
223,070 | Topamax | migraine prevention | "After 8 years, five different doctors, and just about every possible prescription and home remedy, I finally found something that works. I have been taking Topamax for five months and love it. The only side effects have been a change in my taste buds and the tingling sensation. My doctor wanted to increase the dosage. However, after reading about the drug, I think the severities of the side effects are directly related to the dosages. My dosage is 25 mg twice daily and sometimes I only take it one a day. For those who are still suffering, I am sorry. Don’t give up hope. Something has to work and until then try the pain medication." | 10 | February 28, 2008 | 82 | 115 |
111,743 | Gianvi | menstrual disorders | "I am 25 years old. Not on birth control 2 years prior to taking this med. I just finished my 3rd month and everyday I have migraine, headaches and become dizzy for most of the day. I am switching.
On the other hand I used to feel nauseous around my ovulation, this med fixed that. No weight gain. Acne diminished.
But the migraines get in the way of school and work." | 4 | February 6, 2017 | 3 | 71 |
232,131 | Itraconazole | dermatophytosis | "I have used Itracozanole for about 3 months. Even though the medicine worked on my skin I had really bad side effects. I was constipated and didn't get my period for the whole 3 months I was taking the medicine." | 7 | September 11, 2009 | 9 | 40 |
63,994 | Sertraline | generalized anxiety disorde | "I have only been sertraline for a week and already I feel so much more relaxed generally. The only side effect I have noticed so far is bloating. Did anybody else experience this?" | 9 | June 13, 2017 | 7 | 33 |
3,238 | Nitrofurantoin | bladder infection | "I'm on day 2, so I have taken 4 pills and I feel absolutely horrible nausea. I have aches all over like the flu and pains in my stomach, sharp ones. I can barely keep my head up. I am stopping them and going back to the doctor tomorrow. I have never felt so bad, also very explosive diarrhea. I'm thinking of going to the hospital. I feel as if I have been poisoned." | 1 | July 18, 2016 | 26 | 74 |
210,024 | Zyrtec-D 12 Hour | allergic rhinitis | "I just had the worst allergy attack of my life. For three days I tried several medicines with little effect. As soon as I took Zyrtec-D it was like magic, I felt 100% better in minutes and it lasted all day. Great stuff." | 10 | April 5, 2010 | 14 | 43 |
204,071 | Veltin | acne | "I have been using this for about a month and a half. It dry's my skin out and need to moisturize about 5 times a day opposed to twice. My face will get clear and then break out again. I'm still waiting on results." | 6 | July 26, 2011 | 11 | 44 |
55,458 | Belviq | obesity | "I took Belviq for 45 days and had several foggy days and headaches while on the medication. I only lost 2 pounds during that time period. After going back to my doctor he switched me over to Qsymia, which I just started this week." | 1 | August 21, 2013 | 45 | 44 |
78,911 | Livalo | high cholesterol | "I've been on Livalo for 9 mos increasing the dose from 2 mg to 4 mg every other day with no side effects then due to poor LDL test (140) my MD switched me to 4 mg every day after 45 days I now have extreme diarrhea, stomach pain overall weakness and feel like I'm depressed And in a fog, sexual desire has waned as well - I'm stopping the meds. I'm 55 yrs old I work out 4 x a week lift weights etc triglycerides have always been low (55) and HDL (76) high without meds, only LDL was 170." | 1 | February 7, 2014 | 60 | 101 |
49,983 | Gabapentin | hot flashes | "I have spinal stenosis and terrible night sweats. I hadn't slept through the night in over a year. My MD prescribed gabapentin 300mg nightly. I slept through the night with the first dose. I feel like a human being again." | 9 | February 18, 2016 | 21 | 40 |
157,487 | Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir | hiv infection | "Have been on it a week but so far, no side effects, no weird dreams, no loss of appetite or dizziness or sleepiness. Too early to report effects on viral load but mine was low to start with and a high CD4. So maybe a great alternative to ATRIPLA." | 10 | May 20, 2012 | 9 | 49 |
148,531 | Mirena | birth control | "I got the mirena placed in March 2014 6 weeks after my second child. Insertion was easy ( I had just had a baby) I spotted for about a month off and on but after that I would have light spotting for a day so light a pad or tampon would have been no use. Bled only about 3 or 4 times a year. Mirena was incredibly effective, loved the light/less periods I would almost say non existent BUT the mirena hated me. Horrible chin acne, constant bloating, couldn't lose weight at all and developed anxiety and depression to the point I hated myself. I had it removed yesterday and they couldn't find the strings, had to get an ultrasound and the IUD was at the fundus of my uterus so they had to shove a hook instrument through my cervix to top of my uterus" | 2 | April 29, 2017 | 11 | 146 |
49,350 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I have taken and tried many contraceptive methods. I have to say that after all my experiences I can tell you that Aviane has worked great! Normally, I would get migraine headaches and nausea from other pills and/or nuva ring . However, I have not experienced any of that with this pill. The hormone dosage is very low and I think that suits me well, since I seem to be very sensitive to it. I did have some irregular periods, but I take that over debilitating pain of any kind. I recommend this birth control pill, but also suggest you to do some research into the hormone levels in any of them and see if it suits you. At my pharmacy I was given another generic called Lutera, but I didn't take it because it may have slight differences." | 10 | February 4, 2016 | 3 | 139 |
31,975 | Miconazole | vaginal yeast infection | "This cream works well i have had no problem with intense itching although all my irratating itching has been extiror but even with that i have not had the problem intensify " | 10 | July 2, 2015 | 3 | 32 |
155,900 | Cialis | erectile dysfunction | "I'm a 31 year old male. Physiologically healthy but with a whole load of stress and anxiety. I've suffered from erectile dysfunction since becoming sexually active.
Viagra was a big help but even at a low dosage I found the side effects intense, nasal congestion and headaches, often so intrusive they ruined the sex.
I've tried Cialis a couple of times now. At a dosage of 20mg it keeps me in a state of almost constant arousal, complete with spontaneous erections at embarrassing times, for 30hr . My dosage is obviously way too high and I will lower it but at this high level I have suffered no side effects, amazing! The sex is very natural, I am really very impressed." | 10 | June 23, 2014 | 106 | 121 |
133,991 | Bethanechol | urinary retention | "Has anyone else choked on taking this medicine because it starts dissolving as you take it? It lodged in my throat this morning and I couldn't breathe. My hands we going numb but managed to stay somewhat calm until it dissolved enough to throw it up. Usually it comes back up before it gets stuck" | 5 | October 25, 2016 | 1 | 55 |
204,331 | BuSpar | anxiety | "I started out on 5 mg, 3 times day and am now at 10 mg 3-4 times a day. I've experienced no side effects. I do feel less anxiety (constant worry, easily irritated), but feel it come back about 5 hours later. It has taken the edge off of social anxiety but has taken about 2 months to get there. It is a mild anti anxiety med. It doesn't make you feel drugged or spaced out. It helps to give you the ability to stop the anxious thoughts but doesn't seem to do it all for you. I have ADD as well and take Wellbutrin along with Buspar. I have taken Lexapro and although it does wonders for anxiety it also caused me to feel a bit manic over time. Lexapro also wiped out my memory. I have a grandson now and I want to remember and be at my best for him." | 8 | July 12, 2017 | 27 | 153 |
99,496 | Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate | bowel preparation | "It works but it's awful and I will never take it again if it's the only thing available I will never have another colonoscopy. And it's expensive to cost us $121.04. I paid $21.88 co-pay." | 1 | September 29, 2017 | 5 | 35 |
183,151 | Cymbalta | generalized anxiety disorde | "After having done fine w/alprazolam and citalopram for years, and wanting to slightly up my alprazolam for my GAD, Doc suggested I try cymbalta. I had a *horrible* experience with this drug (have never before experienced such bad side effects). I can't recall the dosage, but it was a sample, so I don't believe it was anything too high. First day I took it, I felt absolutely wiped out, like all the energy had been sucked from my body. I could barely make it to the bed to lay down. A few hours later the muscles in my jaw began spasm-ing involuntarily, I could feel them tightening and clamping my teeth together, then slightly relaxing. I didn't take the next pill, and it took a day for side effects to go away. I'll never take it again." | 1 | October 29, 2013 | 75 | 137 |
71,175 | Viberzi | irritable bowel syndrome | "2nd Rx drug I ever tried. 1st were those awful drink-mix packets of Loperamide. So my doctor recommends this new drug, take it and give it some time to work he says. Ok, well it's been a full month. It works 5 out of 7 days. Still some cramps/diarrhea after eating on the bad days. I'm not sure why the Viberzi isn't controlling the symptoms on those days so it loses a few stars. I didn't have any side effects. And the good days outnumber the bad now. I find myself wandering further away from a toilet than I used to. It's nice to work or run around without fear that I will need to get back before another bowel movement hits. So this drug earns 7 stars. (+) better quality of life, no negative side effects. (-) some days it doesn't seem to work" | 7 | March 26, 2016 | 29 | 145 |
116,178 | Amlodipine | high blood pressure | "Having started on 5mg of the medicine and finding benefit, my doctor moved me to 10mg once a day, then the changes started. My condition became serious with continual coughs and no sleep, my blood pressure was very good at 137/68 but my quality of life was useless." | 2 | September 6, 2012 | 89 | 48 |
181,386 | Prozac | depression | "I started taking 10mg prozac last Tuesday so it's been a week and a half and the first few days I was tired but I seem to be doing things here and there that I'd put off for a while and things I don't normally feel like doing. That is encouraging and makes me think it's working. I've had a lot of losses in my life in the last 10 years and also going through menopause which is adding to my depression and general bad feeling. My husband also gambled away my inheritance from my mom and my kids college money that his dad left for them. I just can't believe he did that and it's something I struggle with every day since we're not super financially stable. I hope this medicine continues to work better every day. I've been told it takes 2-4 weeks" | 6 | September 26, 2015 | 40 | 145 |
55,196 | Bupropion / naltrexone | obesity | "I've been taking contrave for almost a year now and want to update anyone reading this on my experience. I've said it before and it still holds true, the side effects can be nasty. I've had most of them and am now experiencing quivering in my hands and head and hair thinning. That's the bad, along with this med having the potential to be very dangerous. The good is that the weight loss is real. I've been living by the diet I always follow when trying to lose weight and exercising same as I always have, usually 45mins 3x a week. 12 months on this drug has been the catalyst my body needed to let go of that weight. I've lost 80lbs and 15 bmi points. I have 50lbs more I want to lose, and I'm actually confident I will achieve that." | 8 | February 3, 2016 | 45 | 142 |
136,569 | Byetta | diabetes, type 2 | "I started my Byetta experience in August of 2012 wearing a size 18/20 and standing at 5'2. Before April of 2013 I was wearing a size 14. I was feeling good, looking good, and energized! I had nausea but it didn't last it took two weeks to go away. I experienced the thinning of my hair and hair loss with a different texture so I stopped Byetta because that was a No No for me to lose my hair. When I stopped the Byetta I gained more weight than I lost but my hair grew back and the texture was never the same again but I tell you this; I choose Byetta over hair loss, I just wear a short pretty hairstyle. On Byetta, my A1C has gone from 8.4 to 6.9!" | 10 | June 3, 2016 | 22 | 132 |
156,776 | Dulaglutide | diabetes, type 2 | "This is my second month on this drug and all I have to say is on 4/13/16 Dr. Visit I weighed in at 184lbs. before starting drug, tried Victozia sample for a month... The only side effect was the pain in the right side of my neck OMG...insurance approved me for Trulicity $25 copay which was great!!! Blood sugars where 150-180 before...took Metformin 1000mg ×2 daily. Anyway been on Trulicity for 2 months now, went for follow up on 6/1/16 I now weigh 169lbs. And my highest blood sugar was 112. I am a black female at age 37 with type 2 diabetes now under control and I look and feel great...just a little heartburn from time to time..can't wait to see my blood work results/A1C..stay tuned!#" | 9 | June 4, 2016 | 48 | 127 |
48,628 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I was scared to try birth control for the first time, especially after reading the horror stories here. But people only post things if something happens. For me, nothing has happened. The first day I had crazy mood swings, but maybe it was placebo effect.
I was scared that I would lose all my progress with depression, but actually nothing has happened. I'm still the cheerful, calm person I was before starting it.
The rest of the week nothing happened. I even forgot I'm taking BC at all. I guess I did break out a lot more and my skin's pretty raw, but I'm only on it for Accutane so it'll be fun to see the chemicals duke it out." | 10 | May 19, 2017 | 2 | 120 |
191,451 | Lisdexamfetamine | adhd | "I was always smart, but my career has accelerated rapidly thanks to this drug. I have the stamina and focus that I just would not have otherwise. I had trouble with concentration in college and it wasn't until I started taking vyvanse that I finally was able to complete tasks in a reasonable amount of time. My GPA went from a 3.3 to a 4.0.
All the positives aside, I missed the pill today and basically ate the entire house. Withdrawal effects are Brutal." | 8 | July 6, 2016 | 34 | 84 |
214,603 | Liothyronine | underactive thyroid | "Cytomel was great for me until it wasn't. Due to a pharmacist error of my Cytomel I'm now disabled for life due to thyrotoxicosis. My reg dosage 15mcgs daily,and for 3 months. I was given 150 mcgs daily. I also was taking 75mcgs T4 daily. I assumed I was dying and started to get my affairs in order. On the 4th refill the pharmacist caught his mistake and called my Dr. Because to this day there's been no data of any person having an overdose of T3 Cytomel for at least 3 months my Dr's have done there best.
The American Thyroid Org. has no data on it either. I and many others have looked worldwide. So I'm asking for help on this site from anyone with info I can't except that I have permanent brain damage and such a compromised immune system. Thx" | 10 | May 12, 2017 | 8 | 144 |
41,720 | Clonidine | opiate withdrawal | "On Oxycontin for 10 years and seen it ruin so many life's 2 back surgery 3 rotator cuff surgery 1 knee replacement pain is bad but addiction is worse. Clonidine is a miracle I needed." | 10 | April 4, 2015 | 96 | 35 |
159,065 | TriNessa | birth control | "My overall experience with this birth control was terrible. I had a false pregnancy and was moody and over emotional. The only 2 things good about this pill was it did keep my skin clear and my periods were very light. But with the weight gain/false pregnancy thing my obgyn said the hormones in this pill were too high for my system. She switched me to an ultra low dose and the bloating was gone in no time." | 3 | January 8, 2016 | 3 | 78 |
145,251 | Etonogestrel | birth control | "I got my implant last month on the 1st. So, far it's been alright. I have noticed I've been getting headaches more often and my skin has the occasional breakout. This could all be due to the fact that I just started college though. Despite the claims regarding lowered sex drive, I've actually experienced a slight increase in my sex drive. I haven't experienced any weight gain or loss, and my stress level actually seems reduced. I have been having nightmares/vivid dreams since my implant, they began about a week after insertion. I'm not quite sure if that's what is causing them though. I've always had irregular periods before the implant, and I just began spotting today, a month after insertion. So, I'll have to wait and see." | 9 | October 1, 2015 | 8 | 128 |
185,753 | Saxenda | obesity | "I've been on Saxenda for just over a month. Initially, I had to really push through the side effects. It does help with appetite control and feeling full quicker. As for weight loss, only a few pounds which is disappointing. I'm also getting swelling and redness at the injection site now." | 6 | May 15, 2016 | 15 | 51 |
89,300 | Celexa | anxiety and stress | "One day out of the blue I started experiencing extreme anxiety and panic attacks. I would wake up in the middle of the night shaking and sweating. I couldn't eat, sleep, or socialize with my friends. I was scared at first but finally decided to try celexa. Initially the side effect sucked. Insomnia, increased anxiety, and a weird fuzzy head feeling. I switched to taking it in the morning and that helped with the insomnia. I also slowly titrated by 5mg up to my recommend dose which lessened the side effects. All in all, I'm very happy with the results. I rarely get anxious anymore. For those of you just getting on to it, give it time." | 8 | December 10, 2015 | 43 | 117 |
211,268 | Pancrelipase | chronic pancreatitis | "This is the best medicine for Chronic pancreatitis. I am using it and it's very helpful for me. Please use less amount of protein in your food and break your meal in two three to four parts in full day. Don't take more amount of food at one time. This medicine is helpful for improving pancreas.
" | 10 | December 21, 2011 | 62 | 57 |
58,393 | Fluticasone / salmeterol | copd, maintenance | "I have severe COPD, and have been on Advair 50/250 for 11 years. I am also diabetic due to being overweight, and not being able to exercise. My FEV is 15%. Advair helps, BUT it has played havoc with my blood sugar. I lost 65 pounds since being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a year ago. My blood sugar went down to normal levels since I had to quit taking the Advair (temporarily) due to the high cost. My breathing worsened, so I refilled my Advair, but I my blood sugar went back up over 200. I'm in a dilemma now. The insulin is $600/month. The Advair is $200. If I don't take the Advair, I hardly need any insulin. I do take Xopenex/ipratropium via neb, but that doesn't last all day like the Advair. It's part B, so more affordable by far." | 7 | September 20, 2015 | 14 | 143 |
46,388 | Modafinil | obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome | "I have taken this medicine for sleep apnea and ADD as a replacement for Ritalin, which I became addicted to for a few years. Provigil does not affect me the same way in terms of a desire to increase the dose and it is very effective for day time wakefulness and for keeping my focus. I have had no negative effects from this - only positive. It is very expensive and if it wasn't for insurance coverage the medicine would cost $1,500 per month if out of pocket. " | 9 | February 27, 2012 | 60 | 89 |
56,331 | Humira | psoriasis | "I am 38 yrs old and have had psoriasis since I was 12. Years of creams/lotions/UV treatments. Many years of "remission" and minimal areas affected and used occasional tanning to treat. Just dealt with it for many years. Last year in March I tried Humira. After a week I started to clear. After 2-3 weeks was completely clear. BUT had also developed night sweats, irregular heartbeat, extreme flashing/alternate co stant pain in my abdominal area, no appetite, headaches - just a few of many side effects. I stopped taking it in May and had many of the side effects gradually subside. Menstrual cycle has become intermittently prefaced by extreme pain for up to a week. Psoriasis flared so bad that almost a year later and its just starting to lessen." | 10 | April 28, 2015 | 19 | 130 |
20,467 | Vimpat | seizures | "Nocturnal Grand Mal Seizures with Tremor for 35 years. I have been taking Vimpat for 3 years with limited success. At times I have had headaches, dizziness, vision problems, weight gain, tongue swelling to name a few. I was taking 300mg morning 300mg night along with 1200mg once daily of Aptiom (the new Tegritol with a twist) No problems until 4 months ago. My knees started swelling and my joints started hurting like a severe pain I have never had. All the muscles in my legs started cramping at the same time. I went down to 150mg. of Vimpat twice daily and the swelling went down but not away. The pain is less but still there. The trouble has to be the Vimpat because I have been taking the Aptiom for only 2 months. Hope this is helpful." | 6 | March 26, 2016 | 20 | 138 |
216,896 | Lifitegrast | dry eye disease | "Xiidra has worked very well. I started doing it only at night. I have started to do it in the morning also. The bad taste last for hours and is now making me nauseous. It works better than my last medication but I feel sick all the time. I am going to go back to once a day and see if it goes away. If it does not then on to something else." | 7 | May 3, 2017 | 9 | 73 |
218 | Medroxyprogesterone | abnormal uterine bleeding | "My doctor's office set me up with a nurse practitioner to discuss methods to reduce bleeding every month. She suggested the Depo shot. She felt it would be the answer to all my problems. I said well what if I bleed more? She assured me that it wouldn't happen if I got the shot on my first day of my period. I had looked at reviews and done some research mostly it was negative but I assumed maybe the people leaving reviews were just the people that had a bad experience. Since the day I got that shot I have been bleeding heavily like a regular., Not spotting. The nurse practitioner who recommended the shot would not admit that it was the shot making me bleed continuously. It has been a 6 week period and counting. I'm furious." | 1 | October 1, 2015 | 5 | 138 |
78,973 | Previfem | abnormal uterine bleeding | "I have only been on this bc for 2 weeks. the day i started it, I've had constant headaches to the point where I can't even tolerate being awake. I'm forced to take naps during the pain. my mood is off the charts, even as I'm typing this. oh yea, my skin -- terrible. I had no problem with acne before this pill. the last bc I was on (the dial, and the patch -- oh how i loved the patch -- my provider doesn't offer it anymore) but yes, this bc has been a pain since day one. also, i get frequent sharp pains in my lower abdomen. the only reason i am still taking it is because i am hoping the side effects stop and i have an apt with my doc next week. i gave it a 2 because since being on it, i have not gotten pregnant, but i've also not had sex due" | 2 | August 14, 2015 | 1 | 158 |
212,488 | Lamotrigine | bipolar disorde | "I take this medication for bipolar. it is the only thing that has worked for me. i am so very thankful i came across this because it makes me normal and i can live my life with my husband like a normal person..." | 10 | April 29, 2008 | 121 | 43 |
58,149 | Acetaminophen / hydrocodone | pain | "I was prescribed lortab for pain due to an infected tooth. I do not feel it helped the pain at all. The only thing that it definitely does is helps me fall asleep. I am still in pain waiting for the antibiotics to clear up the infection so I can get a root canal. I haven't got the same results as the people that consider this magical. I really wish it was like that for me." | 2 | February 12, 2009 | 10 | 76 |
201,752 | Alprazolam | anxiety | "This medicine is great. I instantly start feeling calm from head to toe. I like the fact that I don't have to wait 30 minutes or so for it to kick in. I would recommend this to anyone that needs to have a day life. I also like that I can take it and still function at work." | 10 | September 24, 2008 | 46 | 58 |
34,371 | Tramadol | pain | "I started taking 2 X 50 mg four times a day but I only take about 4-6 now. I have been on Vicoden 10/325 12 x a day for the past 3 years and believe it or not this has replaced the Vicodens for the moment. I stopped taking Vicoden yesterday and have no withdrawal or as bad a pain as I thought. " | 10 | May 16, 2008 | 24 | 64 |
209,652 | Donepezil | alzheimer's disease | "In 2000, my mother suffered persistent diarrhea with this medicine, could not get rid of it until the medicine was stopped. My mother-in-law had the same problem this year. She also had delusions and paranoia, which have been almost eliminated by a medicine she started a month ago, Risperdone. If you try Risperdone, start with lowest dose, it makes her very sleepy and a side effect is depressed heart rate, can be dangerous. It also stimulates appetite, which was good for Mom, she was losing 1-2 pounds per week but the doctor cautioned against excess weight gain and concerns regarding diabetes. We're going to try 100 mg niacin, I've read that it can help cognitive function. Even when they don't know your name, they know when they are loved. Show them." | 3 | October 27, 2011 | 144 | 131 |
19,246 | Pregabalin | generalized anxiety disorde | "Week one of increase of dose from 100-200mg a day, feel very strange, hyperactive, difficulty concentrating and feel like sh#t really! I take it for crippling anxiety, manic depression and agoraphobia, along with 150mg of sertraline, 15mg of mirtazepine, hope I get used to the dosage increase" | 2 | August 8, 2016 | 14 | 47 |
116,876 | Lamictal | bipolar disorde | "I had to stop taking lithium because it was damaging my kidneys and I got really sick, so I had to turn to Lamictal and expected it to not be as good. But it really is. The only downside is that since you have to slowly increase your dose to avoid the terrible rash, it might take a while for you to get to a level where it's helping as much as it can. But once you get up to the dose that's right for you, it's awesome and I haven't noticed any bad side effects." | 9 | January 19, 2013 | 80 | 96 |
68,385 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "I had sex on Monday with my boyfriend. I went and got plan B. I had used it on one other occasion and it worked AMAZING! I had no side effects except that I was super tired. When I took it the first time, my period came about a week after. I was so ecstatic. I truly love this. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone. I know that it doesn't work for some people and everyone's different. Don't use this as an excuse for unprotected sex. This won't work for everyone. ALWAYS be safe." | 10 | July 11, 2012 | 17 | 96 |
49,447 | Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel | birth control | "I've been taking Sronyx for 2 weeks. Previously, I took Generess for 4 years. Loved it. Stopped because insurance will only cover the new generic version and it caused irregular periods for me.
The purpose for taking BC/Sronyx is to shorten and lighten my periods because of my anemia. So far, I have experienced the following side effects:
- Bloat/Weight gain (4 lbs)
- Moodiness/Irritability (severe)
- Acne (I've NEVER had acne issues until now!)
- Chest/side neck pain
- Breast Swelling/Tenderness (for some reason my right breast hurts more often)
- Scalp/skin itchiness
- Trouble wearing contacts (dry eyes, mild burning sensation at times)
Overall: I do not recommend this BC. My body doesn't like it at all. Looking to switch immediately." | 2 | December 2, 2015 | 3 | 123 |
10,010 | Lo Loestrin Fe | birth control | "I am 18 and I started taking Lo Loestrin Fe about 3 weeks ago. I have horrible acne (on my face, back, chest, and shoulders) since I have been taking this birth control my acne is little to none, thank God! I did get my period while on the pill and it was already lighter and shorter compared to my usual 6-7 day hell. I did have spotting the first 2 weeks then it stopped. The only thing that is a bummer is breast tenderness (especially in the morning) my breast are swollen, but I don't think they will get bigger than my already 34D. My Gyno gave me 2 packs and my insurance is not going to cover." | 8 | February 24, 2013 | 13 | 119 |
62,736 | Citalopram | depression | "I have been taking Celexa 10 mg for over ten years. The great thing about Celexa is that I have not experienced any side effects. The thing about Celexa is that you don't notice a radical difference you are taking it, but you notice the difference when you stop." | 10 | October 4, 2008 | 176 | 49 |
85,457 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | acne | "I just started my fourth month and I'm still hopeful I'll see my acne start to clear up. It hasn't really seen any improvements if anything it is a bit worse. I also get my period two times a month and I called my doctor to inform her and she said after three months that should start getting regulated as well as the acne. So im hopeful with in the next two packages of Tri Sprintec my acne and cycle start responding well. A good benefit is that my breasts have grown a cup size. I will post again at the end of 6 packages of pills and how that has impacted me. Overall im still hopeful because of what my doctor told me." | 4 | March 21, 2015 | 9 | 124 |
19,421 | Pregabalin | diabetic peripheral neuropathy | "I was taking Lyrica for several years. I stopped taking it because of the price. My prescription medications are covered by Medicare & other insurance, but I do not believe in indiscriminately spending Medicare money. So, again, only because of the cost, I stopped.
My feet went wild, burning pain, could not even have the bed covers on them at night. I got my Rx for Lyrica renewed and when it came I first took 2 caps in order to see if it would get started again. It did! I'm going to be doing a bit of research on the internet for a lower cost alternative. Gabapentin looks good at the moment, maybe on my next doc appt. I'll try it.
I gave it only a 9 because of the cost, but for effectiveness I'd give it as high a number as allowed." | 9 | January 11, 2016 | 42 | 143 |
122,905 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel | birth control | "This is the worst form of birth control I have ever been on, I gained 10 pounds in a month without changing my diet. I'm normally an anxious person and get hormonal around my period but this pill intensified everything. I cried almost everyday and got angry over stupid things and I didn't have any anxiety free moments through out the day at all on this pill. Terrible headaches and nausea, I just got off of it so I'm hoping it all goes away soon. I don't recommend this" | 1 | October 2, 2016 | 5 | 89 |
129,425 | Levonorgestrel | emergency contraception | "Got cut off on last comment. Anyways the side effects sucked for me but it worked! Mind u I had sex the night before ovulation day and the pill I had was expired and thank god my period came two days early. I wasn't due for two weeks. Calm down ladies if ur freaking out like I did!" | 7 | August 29, 2015 | 0 | 58 |
197,950 | Metoprolol | atrial fibrillation | "I have been taking Metoprolol for three years. I had one episode two years ago, went to ER and it converted with an IV of something. Was up to 170 when I got there. I started taking 25 milligrams of Metoprolol twice a day and a lose dose aspirin once a day. I had another episode last September. They gave me Fleccinide (spelling?) and it reversed on its own. The first time, I had very stressful day, drank huge amount of coffee, and didn't sleep well the night before. The second time, I mowed both the front and back yard and did five minutes on stationary bike. Other than that, the metoprolol has controlled it and I try to avoid stress, sleep well, and don't mow both yards at once. The only side effect I have is fatigue." | 8 | July 17, 2015 | 21 | 138 |
124,616 | Skyla | birth control | "I just got Skyla today and the insertion was a little weird. The cramping was only slightly worse than my usual period cramps, but they didn't last for nearly as long. The dr did give me an ibuprofen which seemed to help later on. I was able to go to work just a few hours after my appointment. I did have some spotting but a panty liner was all I needed. My dr said to wait up to 4 weeks for it to be 100% effective and to not use tampons for about 2 months or until the strings coil behind the cervix(she said tampons could accidentally pull it out it misplace it if it got tangled in the tampon) Hopefully it's worth the wait and 2 months of pads in the summer! The upside was my insurance completely covered skyla. Way less worrisome than a pill." | 5 | May 27, 2015 | 0 | 147 |
85,759 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | ovarian cysts | "I Started this to help regulate my periods. In the beginning id say maybe the first 4 were miserable heavy and my ovaries hurt really bad. My mood swings were really bad and now im just emotional and cry alot which I was never like before! Ive gained alot of weight with it which ive been really lucky most bc ive been on hasnt done that! Now im goin through the process of coming off of it and my husband and I want to start a family.Your periods will lighten up and get shorter and last a few days!!!! In my case ive stabilized in areas except that I cry alot lol. Its a good bc it has its ups and downs like they all do!" | 10 | January 22, 2014 | 5 | 126 |
67,905 | Plan B | emergency contraception | "I've taken three plan B pills in my lifetime and after $150+ (!!!) spent on those pills I still got pregnant. Three times having intercourse, three pills, twins! Did not work for me at all. Miscarried one child before the 90 day marker. Too young to have even a single child but could not count on this product. Switching to alternative forms of birth control/prevention since this product did not work." | 1 | August 10, 2016 | 0 | 71 |
229,870 | Femara | breast cancer, metastatic | "I have been using Femara for 8 months, and I have been having very few side effects. I get the hot flashes only once in a while now. I do have some joint pain, but that has been easy to tolerate, if that means I will have a longer life, but only GOD knows that. There is always hope, just keep the faith and have no doubt in the medicine, doctors and mostly GOD." | 9 | July 14, 2009 | 161 | 74 |
12,651 | Etanercept | ankylosing spondylitis | "I am 35 years old and have Been on and off Enbrel for 13 years. It's the only medication that keeps my AS under control. P90x stretching videos work so well for AS also." | 9 | October 8, 2016 | 5 | 34 |
211,929 | Lamotrigine | schizoaffective disorde | "This medicine works great. With no side effects that I can remember. I wish I was still on this medicine. It's wayyy way better than Zyprexa and all those other meds that make you gain weight and make you tired all the time. This medicine makes you feel normal." | 10 | February 21, 2016 | 23 | 49 |
135,736 | Triptorelin | prostate cance | "After two years of absolute torture with Eligard and severally diminishing quality of life , I was ready to die but a new doc used Trelstar and now I believe I will go the distance." | 9 | March 26, 2017 | 3 | 35 |
193,010 | Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol | premenstrual dysphoric disorde | "Taking Yaz was great. However, I did not know this until I stopped taking it only a month after being on it. My doctor recommended Yaz to help regulate my periods and premenstrual tension syndrome (PMS). It worked with the PMS, but my periods continued to be very light for an entire week and heavy for several days following. This is the reason I stopped taking them. Now I wonder If I made a mistake. The irritability and stress is back, I'm tired, eating uncontrollably and overall I don't feel well." | 7 | May 14, 2008 | 21 | 91 |
77,745 | Moxifloxacin | bronchitis | "Switched from Cednifir to Avelox on day 4 of treatment. Seemed to be a more potent medicine and reduced symptoms quickly. Only side effect was a sped up metabolic euphoria feeling borderlining as being a low anxiety attack. But was able to perform my job which requires constant and close contact with the public." | 9 | February 7, 2012 | 13 | 54 |
161,068 | Risperidone | schizophrenia | "I smoked a lot of marijuana as a young man. Me being a late bloomer, I think it affected my brain chemistry. One day I felt an explosion in my head, after that I started hearing voices and became really paranoid. I finally admitted that I needed help, after seeing that I coudn't hold a job, snapped at people, starting fights with people for no reason, insane thoughts and a brain I couldn't control, I was prescribed Risperdal for schizophrenia, Ativan for anxiety, and benzotropine for side affects, all these medications for what my kind doctor called a brain disorder. Stopped paranoid thoughts, delusions, gained social skills back. No libido, 15 lbs weight gain in month, But feel sane again. Seems to work for 7 hours, then paranoid again." | 9 | January 21, 2012 | 79 | 129 |
2,186 | Metformin | polycystic ovary syndrome | "I was recently diagnosed with PCOS and my doctor prescribed Metformin. He had me start with 500mg/day until I feel good enough to increase the dose. The first couple days I was a little nervous so I was very careful not to eat carbs but so far I have had very minimal side effects. I have been taking it for 1 week now and yesterday I increased my dose to 500mg with breakfast and 500mg with dinner (I have the extended release). In the first 4 days I lost 5lbs just because it really helped me feel less bloated and it took away my appetite. I used to think about food 24/7 and constantly crave sweets but I no longer have that issue. So far I feel great on it and I will see how 1500mg/day goes." | 9 | August 6, 2015 | 29 | 137 |
115,436 | Propofol | anesthesia | "Had a colonoscopy and endoscopy. I am terrified of being sedated but this stuff works like a charm. Don't even remember falling asleep, but I do remember waking up instantly into a peaceful, mentally alert state. I was a bit emotional and crying over nothing for a while haha but otherwise it was really easy. Will not fear this again!" | 10 | October 26, 2015 | 12 | 60 |
215,870 | Copper | birth control | "I've had it for about 3 years now & it just keeps getting worse.. I have all the symptoms of having an ovarian cyst in both sides, but have gotten x-rays & "nothing is wrong." Major, unbearable cramping... To the point where I'm crying... It works very effectively but at a cost. My period has never been 10 days long. Sometimes I get 2 periods a month within 12 days of each other. I get pms 1-2 weeks before my actual period & constantly discharge. I'm highly considering getting it removed." | 10 | July 3, 2016 | 8 | 91 |
93,106 | Vortioxetine | depression | "I'm on brintellix for month and a half now. I've also been using valdoxan for three months, but it didn't give any significant effect so I've started taking brintellix 10 mg and after three weeks I felt an effect. It seems like I'm getting better every day. My mood, energy level and motivation have increased, my suicidal thoughts are gone and I am finally able to cope with my every day responsibilities." | 10 | April 24, 2016 | 110 | 72 |
218,893 | Depakote | bipolar disorde | "After I started this medication, I gained 10 pounds in 2 weeks. After taking this for 3 months, I went from 212 to 265 pounds. I hadn't changed my eating habits, so I was annoyed that I had to work hard to lose the 53 pounds I gained on this medication. " | 1 | November 21, 2011 | 17 | 52 |
168,662 | Vilazodone | depression | "I was taking lexapro and wellbutrin for a long time. Then switched to vibyrd in 2012. It helps with my deceased sex drive and it doesn't cause weight gain either. It actually helps with my libido." | 10 | July 3, 2016 | 48 | 36 |
84,996 | Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate | birth control | "I've been on Sprintec for 9 months. I'm pretty satisfied with it now, but at first I had major side effects. The first month was awesome. Every thing went great! My period was so much lighter, but it lasted 6 days( which is not normal for me) After the first month, I started getting migraines. I got a yeast infection from it, which was hell. And for two months I was getting my periods twice a month. I haven't experienced any weight gain. My boobs haven't gotten bigger. And I haven't developed any mood swings or depression. I would recommend this product. It prevents pregnancy pretty well. And I get my period on time every time, and I like that. and it's affordable." | 9 | January 22, 2016 | 1 | 123 |
3,790 | Fioricet | headache | "I'm a migraine sufferer and allergic to the triptans, what is generally prescribed for migraine relief i.e. Imitrex and it's family, so my doctor prescribed Fioricet and it works great for me. I no longer have to rely on Excedrine and taking six of them to find relief. Two Fioricet and I'm typically good to go. The Tylenol content doesn't bother me because I was taking a lot more with the Excedrine. I'm also on 100mg of Topamax twice daily for control which is all I've ever found to work and I've been quite the guinea pig there." | 10 | March 9, 2012 | 14 | 98 |
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