Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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53,787	Tylenol with Codeine #3	pain	"I got my 4 wisdom teeth out and the pain was unbearable! I don't handle pain very well but 1 t3, and 2 Advil made me not feel pain or anything! And the t3s made me very sleepy so I could rest!"	10	October 5, 2015	19	42
115,988	Divalproex sodium	bipolar disorde	"I take 1000mg a day for Bi-polar II. I first went on this medicine at 200mg back in September last year when I was in a manic episode and was first diagnosed. At that time they also put me on quetiapine and citalopram. I am not just on Epilim. I am stable apart from a couple of days a month where I am very down. Reading the reviews I am totally relieved to hear that other people just don't feel full on this medicine- I am constantly hungry. I never feel full and eat and eat. I go to the gym four times a week to try and counteract this though. I have gained 28lbs since starting to take this medicine and I'm really trying to lose it but it's tough going to be honest. Better than me being mad though."	7	May 11, 2011	25	141
11,878	Trulicity	diabetes, type 2	"Starting on day one, I was using the bathroom at least six times a day, with the urge to go hitting me suddenly and urgently, with the end product (pardon me) being a thin gruel. I had no appetite, which made it harder to drink enough water to keep up with my fluid loss. By day three I was nauseated and so dehydrated that my blood pressure dropped, leaving me weak and dizzy. That's when the vomiting started. The worst it got: one sip of water had me throwing up until nothing came out and then dry-heaving to the brink of exhaustion. I was almost completely bedridden for two days, and only just recovered today, having survived on sips of Gatorade. I'm amazed the FDA approved Trulicity. It felt more like rat poison than a promising new drug."	5	April 14, 2016	30	138
177,740	Duloxetine	major depressive disorde	"It worked well for both my fibromyalgia and my depression for a long time and I had no side effects from it. However it has stopped working for the depression now. I still take it for my fibromyalgia."	8	May 2, 2014	25	38
156,275	Ropinirole	restless legs syndrome	"I was told to take this medication around 5:00 PM. After taking this medicine for a week, I decided that I couldn't take it anymore. It kept me awake and still had restless legs. When I did sleep a little, I had bad dreams and I had repetitive thoughts all throughout the night. It was weird. I cut out caffeine and tried walking more and decided to try it again for a week but no change. I just couldn't take it."	2	April 5, 2017	26	81
191,088	Campral	alcohol dependence	"Well been on Campral a week now. I will say I haven't had a drink but the thoughts still go through my head just to have one but we all no where that leads. I pray to God this helps me, time will tell."	8	February 13, 2014	75	44
206,812	Duac	acne	"This spot gel is amazing! It started working for me within 3 days. I had no side effects with this spot gel, I have oily skin and very big pores and that means I am spot prone. I went through a phase of acne and went to the doctor and got prescribed duac and I'm so glad that I was! It made my skin clear as day! I wouldn't recommend using it after it is two months old, as it doesn't seem to work as effectively after that amount of time but you can always get a new tube as it is usually used up in that time!"	10	July 10, 2016	7	108
231,497	Trazodone	insomnia	"I have been on trazodone between 25 and 75 mg for the past 17 years. I have other chronic mental health diagnoses and the trazodone works well without sedating me. I have occasional sleepiness or grogginess the next day, but not really very often. I have dreams that are more lucid and colorful when I take trazodone, I also have sleep Atnia and don't go into REM sleep unless I'm wearing my CPAP, presiden seems to help me get into their REM sleep so that I can dream. It depends on what else is going on with me with the chronic conditions, sometimes my trazodone is less effective when my other conditions are unstable. But I believe that is because of the other conditions. It has improved the quality of my life significantly."	9	April 29, 2016	25	133
42,774	Xulane	birth control	"This was my first ever birth control method that I tried, I chose it because I wanted something that I could hide from my parents. I was on it for about 3-4 months and never had a problem with it besides maybe being a little moody. About a year ago, I went to see an OBGYN and got a new method, just to try my options. I chose the Nuva Ring, and it was the worst choice I have ever made! I got headaches about two hours after putting my first one in, as well as dizziness and nausea, but I told myself to push through and the side effects would subside. They didn't. I was standing in the middle of a huge, crowded store when I couldn't feel my legs and arms, and was told to go to the emergency room where I was told the Ring gave me Toxic Shock."	10	June 29, 2017	6	152
119,319	Testosterone	hypogonadism, male	"I tried Andro-Gel for about 6-8 months. I did not help testosterone (free) stayed about( 200-220) My doctor started me on Testosterone Enanthate injections about 3 months. I have felt morning wood adn some increased energy, no weight loss per say. I had lab work done last week so will see how levels have changed. So far not much improvement in the sex dept with wife though. I am 65 and will keep trying."	4	December 19, 2015	3	74
910	Pentosan polysulfate sodium	interstitial cystitis	"I thought I was having frequent UTI's the majority of my life. I did everything I could think of to prevent and treat them. The summer of 2013 and multiple negative UTI tests, I was tested for IC and a test to see the size of my bladder. Turns out my bladder was VERY large for my size. I not only began taking Elmiron (two pills twice a day) but also had to retrain by bladder by "going" every two hours. After about two months I started to finally feel relief that I had been searching for for over 10 years. I have been on Elmiron for almost two years. I have dropped from 4 pills a day, down to 3, and now down 2 a day. I stay away from lemon and very citrus/acidic foods. My goal is to be off Elmiron by the time I want kids. No side effects"	10	May 21, 2015	49	152
148,191	Norethindrone	endometriosis	"I've been on progestin-only birth control for about 3 years. I started on Ortho-Micronor, I had a period for about 3 months straight but then my period stopped entirely. Then I moved and I was given Camila (same thing, different brand), it kept in line with the "no-period" havingness. It was great. Moved again, I was given Errin. For about 2-3 months I was ok, but I noticed some changes in my mood and some bloating. Then about 3 months in (February 2014) I had spotting. I thought maybe it would be normal after having NO period for 2 years, but then 2 weeks later I had a full-on period. Since then I've had maybe 3-4 periods in 2 months, extremely painful tenderness in my breasts. "	4	May 3, 2014	12	127
39,910	Contrave	obesity	"I have been on Contrave for 4 months. And over the 4 month period I have lost 45lb with the help of the medication. I didn't change my exercise at all just my diet (low carb, high protein.. Contrave really helped me with this. It really helps with the cravings and the binge eating... I will admit I was sick to my stomach off and on for about the first month but it has gone away and I do not have any side affects. I plan on staying on until I loose the last ten lbs until my goal. I also may stay on it after that to help keep my weight down. Not sure at this time. Im hoping my insurance will start covering the medication."	10	October 5, 2015	39	127
84,076	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	abnormal uterine bleeding	"1.5 months in I started spotting. I am taking this BC continuously according to my doctors instructions and skipping the placebo pills to not have a period. I'VE BEEN SPOTTING FOR A MONTH NOW. I've tried many birth control pills and have never had this happen. There had been times where I had accidentally missed a day or 2 and started spotting on my old birth control but after a couple days catching up on my pills my body would regulate itself back out and the spotting would stop. THIS SPOTTING ISN'T STOPPING AND I HAVENT' MISSED ANY PILLS. As said before, I've taken many different kinds of BC pills and had NEVER had this problem."	1	May 18, 2017	4	116
144,157	Etonogestrel	birth control	"The first month was amazing. Then I had my first period..... That lasted for 30 days. I also gained 15 lbs in one month while on a diet, started getting extreme acne and have 0 sex drive. I have never experienced anything like it in my life. But I didn't get pregnant, so technically it works but side effects are not worth the "convenience""	2	June 9, 2016	3	64
208,792	Belsomra	insomnia	"I have taken Belsomra for approximately 1.5 years. I have previously taken: ambien, seroquel, lunesta, remeron, all for insomnia. I now take Belsomra exclusively. This has been, by far, the best. I am able to fall asleep within 5 minutes after lying down (takes about 1 hour to take effect). There has been zero tolerance as it works just as well as when I first began taking it. It seems, from the reviews and from my doctors opinion, that this drug either works or doesn't. I would advise that if you are considering this drug to give it a chance and don't be swayed by the negative reviews as everyone is different. Also, there are some side effects for the first few days (daytime drowsiness mostly), so try to stick with it for a week."	10	November 29, 2016	33	135
20,223	Macrobid	urinary tract infection	"I react and have side effects to almost everything I take. I'm allergic to Bactrim and doxycycline and Cipro is awful for me. No vomiting or flu symptoms everyone keeps talking about. Sometimes I get hot flashes (I'm 24) and an upset stomach but that's the worst of it."	8	August 25, 2014	59	49
198,806	Depo-Provera	abnormal uterine bleeding	"Save yourself the frustration and choose something other than Depo shot! I've been on it since November and I cannot wait to have this drug out of my system. I have been bleeding for three weeks straight and it's not a regular period. It's thick and dark and just clumps of nastiness. My periods used to be light 2-3 days long and no cramps so this is torture! I get random cramping, awful acne, gain weight, mood swings and zero sex drive. Please please DO NOT GET IT!"	1	January 10, 2017	6	88
183,700	Cymbalta	diabetic peripheral neuropathy	"Cymbalta was the first drug that actually improved the diabetic neuropathy pain I was experiencing in my legs, feet, arms and hands. For the first time, I was able to sleep through the night without waking in tears from the pain. I was so happy my doctor put me on this drug in conjunction with Neurontin. The pain almost disappeared! Approximately 6-8 weeks later, I noticed that the neuropathy pain started back up again despite continuing on the medicines. I too, had insomnia making it difficult, at best, to be alert, focused or have any energy the following day. To this day, I still have some insomnia and an increase in the neuropathy symptoms; BUT Cymbalta 60mg & Neurontin 600mg are the BEST drugs so far in lessening the pain."	9	October 27, 2009	62	130
41,503	Aubagio	multiple sclerosis	"I have used Aubagio for 18months after being on Avonex for 8 years. I love that I no longer have to stab my thigh with an inch and a half needle. I don't have any of the problems that others have talked about. I haven't had an MRI lately, so I don't know if things have gotten any worse. I feel ok but have problems with balance and walking which I had before starting Aubagio. I will continue on Aubagio."	8	November 27, 2015	35	80
173,551	Exemestane	breast cance	"I took two years of Tamoxifen, without much side effects that I cannot manage. I took Femara for one year and could not even turn my head and had joint pains to the point I could not turn my head when I was driving. Now I just got off exemestane after 6 months as I cannot sleep even with sleeping pills. I am five years out from chemo and doctor still wants me to take the pills for another year and four months. "	3	October 29, 2011	82	84
145,923	Suboxone	opiate dependence	"It was time to stop the use of pain meds. However, I was terrified of the possible withdrawals & I still needed something for pain. So my research pinpointed Suboxone as a positive option. The good seemed to outweigh the bad because I was also concerned about it itself becoming a problem. So my pain dr agreeded it was a good option 4 me w/ so many issues (Fibromyalsia, Osteoarthritis, PCOS, a botched c section incision w/ tramped nerves, a lower abdomen hernia, a torn achilles in left ankle, & tendinitis in my left elbow, just to name a few!) The hardest part was going 24 hrs w/o meds. It ended up being 36hrs. I started it monitored in my Dr office 8mg/2mg films. No precipitated withdrawals & I felt great. I feel like me again! Lifesaver!"	10	January 15, 2017	27	137
167,372	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have had Skyla since i was 20, 2 years now. It is meant for women who have not had a baby before. I took some ibuprofen before and got it done in less than 5 mins. It was pretty, pretty painful but you have to understand that they are dilating your cervex. Afterwards, I was in a little pain but was able to drive home. Laid down for the rest of the day. And 2 years later I still love it!! I did get an ovarian cyst like a year ago but when I felt abdominal pain I went to my dr. No complications. Had no period for 1 year but overall feel great. It's not for everyone but it has worked great for me. Also, I have not used a condom since I got it and never pregnant. "	9	March 30, 2016	10	141
211,706	Lamotrigine	borderline personality disorde	"This medication is amazing. I started at 5mg and am on 150mg now. It's changed my life tremendously. I also haven't gained any weight from it. (I was originally on Zyprexa and had gained 50 pounds) In fact, Lamictal has helped me lose weight and stabilize my weight. I love this medication so much because life is 1000x more manageable and I never knew I could feel this way. I was so close to ending my life and this medication saved me along with learning DBT skills. However, it was really uncomfortable until I got stabilized on the 150mg. Going up to 200mg also made me too numb. I recommend this medication most definitely as someone who has gone through the awful trial and error of testing medications."	10	June 4, 2017	14	128
29,253	Topiramate	migraine prevention	"Started Tomamax at 25 mg Sept 2nd. Had constant dizziness right away all day and night. Stuck to it as it was slightly decreasing my migraines. Had to cancel a follow up apt with Neurologist due to an emergency and would take about a month to get back in so I was now on it for 6 weeks at the 25 mgs. A week before my apt while at work I started stuttering really bad and just couldn't put my sentences together and was very out of it. My supervisor took me to the ER thinking I was having a stroke. They did both a CT scan and a brain MRI but they were clean. I continued for another week same symptoms. Stopped the Topamax and it has all gone away."	1	November 5, 2016	9	131
89,400	Celexa	anxiety and stress	"I'm 29 years old...(Mother of 2 boys) I lost my grandma (who raised me) on June 10th (My birthday). She was my everything. This is the first time I've experienced losing someone this close to me. I've had a very difficult time dealing with is, crying everyday....and it has affected me at work with having less patience for things...anxiety, etc. Which I already had anxiety at night before she ever passed away. I've been on Celexa for 5 days and I haven't cried since then. It has made me feel more calm....more understanding of things. My anxiety has subsided a great deal....the only down side is I'm having a little bit of insomnia which I know is a side effect. I'm optimistic about the future now. "	9	July 26, 2014	146	127
46,801	Clindamycin	acne	"I love love love this product. It is truly the only thing that has worked for my acne. I am lucky and haven't experienced any side effects. I know that every body is different but I recommend trying it."	10	March 29, 2014	60	39
129,408	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I recently got the Mirena IUD since I am a sexually active 16 year old & I don't a want a baby! I went to my health clinic which pretty much does anything for teens under 18 years of age for free. When I got the IUD I was told to take medication before I came and I probably should had listened! Because when they pinch your cervix to put it in it feels like really bad cramps. I suggest taking 4 (depending on the pill) of some kinda of pain reliever 4 & 1 hour prier to the procedure. After I got it heading home I had bad cramps my symptom's lasted for about a week and a half which sucked I had all the symptoms of pregnancy you could say. Symptom's were high sense of smell, nausea, couldn't keep down most foods, light headed, bleeding"	6	August 9, 2015	6	147
17,259	Aggrenox	ischemic stroke, prophylaxis	"I had a single pure sensory (lacunar Infarct) stroke. Aggrenox was prescribed. It caused a bad headache only on the first day. I've been taking it for over fifty months. No side effects. No further strokes since the first one."	10	January 21, 2010	45	40
41,765	Clonidine	opiate withdrawal	"After having Catapres given to me at a detox I cannot imagine detoxing without it. Whether detoxing cold turkey or through tapering I would recommend Catapres for anyone who's going through opiate withdrawal."	10	March 20, 2014	199	33
41,623	Clonidine	perimenopausal symptoms	"I am almost 43 and started having hot flashes a year and a half ago. My daytime hot flashes were terrible. Talk about embarrassing. I looked like a sweating tomato. Everyone was always asking if I was ok. How do you tell perfect strangers to back off politely. I was 'slightly' irritable. At night was a thousand times worse. I felt like I was trying to sleep in a puddle. Tired of washing my pillows and linens everyday.. Started 0.1 mg twice a day today hoping it works. I am tired of living in a sauna. It's hard to even stay hydrated this way. It has to stop."	7	January 21, 2017	22	108
139,984	Hydrocortisone / pramoxine	hemorrhoids	"I have used AnalPram singles on and off for years now and had great success. The problem I have with this generic Hydrocortisone kit from Acella is that the applicator is of very poor quality. It has squares cut out on the sides to allow the cream to disperse. These square cutouts are raised slightly along the smooth applicator and tend to scrape the thrombosed tissue as it enters an already swollen and painful part of the body. The poor construction of the applicator causes pain and bleeding. The holes on the side of the applicator should not be square but round so as to not cause scraping upon entry. This is a sign of poor quality control within the company that should be looked into by it's company officials. Someone is going to get hurt"	5	March 2, 2012	14	136
200,414	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"It works!!! I smoked for 20+ years and on Dec 17, 2013 will be 1 year without 1 drag. I was buying 2 packs a day for the final 6-7 years. Around $12 a day and about $4400 a year with a total in the last 5 years $22,000. That makes me crazy. The addiction is real. I don't know if I could of stopped without Chantix, but I know I did stop because of it. It made the taste become disgusting like no other. The urge slowly left my head. After 3 weeks and the "WANT" to really quit. I DID IT! The withdrawals were in the form of severe muscle aches about a month after. That lasted also 1 month. Bring cigarette free is truly being free. My wife kisses me again. I tried literally every method to quit before Chantix. Nothing worked. Chantix does...."	10	November 9, 2013	28	147
164,473	Diclofenac	pain	"After suffering for 3 mo post op joint pain for a torn medial meniscus I was started on Voltaren pills and within 12 hours I was pain free and walked up stairs again-- a miracle! I had also developed plantar fasciitis in the opposite foot from hobbing and it immediately was gone also! I can tell after 12 hours when it is wearing off because the pain starts to return."	10	April 14, 2014	62	70
173,317	Alli	obesity	"Rated Alli an 8 as I am using in conjunction with weight watchers, so don’t know if it is WW, Alli or the combination of the two, I have not experienced any side effects and week 1 lost 5lb"	8	October 10, 2017	8	39
128,018	Phentermine	obesity	"It did the trick, I lost about 30 pounds but I was a crazy woman. Phen gave me short term memory, a foggy mind, I got angry a lot, I felt unmotivated to study.....and later down the line, I started to develop jaw pain, back pain, heart palpitations, and anxiety...all of what I listed are side effects of phen.. So please listen to your body. You have to get off the phen sometime so really concentrate on loosing the weight and developing good eating habits and do not depend on the pill as a crutch. If you do, it will surely be your down fall. It is easy to get caught up that way. For me it's almost like a double edged sword. I went from a size 12 jeans to 7 but almost lost my mind in the process."	3	August 22, 2016	20	140
14,901	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I've been on this for a little over a month. The first pack was a little rough. Spotting, night time nausea, some bloating, breast tenderness, I felt tired, more anxiety than usual and just blah. I never had a breakout tho, and my skin is prone to hormonal zits. However as the month went by I got better and now starting my second pack I have had zero side effects. Hopefully it stays that way. I'm satisfied with it so far :)"	9	August 19, 2017	3	82
73,913	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"Well, this is the first birth control pill I've been put on in my life, and the first month was horrid. I had a crazy-long period and lost my sex drive and was an emotional wreck. It's been a second month now, and the spotting is gone and my sex drive is back and the period was very short, so I'm satisfied. "	9	March 20, 2012	15	63
201,061	Zoloft	depression	"I have been on Zoloft for 7 months now and it has really improved my life. The first few weeks were absolutely BRUTAL. Couldn't focus, super dizzy, nausea, more depressed, etc. However, I stuck with it and after about a month, the depression started to get much better. Of course, I still have my days (who doesn't?) but I would highly recommend trying Zoloft if you can get through the first few weeks. It truly has changed my life for the better."	8	April 10, 2017	52	82
103,916	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I've used Levora for almost a year now. I do have a heavier period however they seem to be getting lighter which freaked me out at first until I learned that is what this pill is supposed to do. When I do get my period I tend to get more moody and angry but when I start the new pack this moodiness ends. As for birth control I find it works very well."	9	August 26, 2014	5	73
157,552	Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir	hiv infection	"Only side effects I've had is gas, stomach craps, diarrhea but only go to the bathroom once or twice a day. I was diagnosed on June 5 2013 and my viral load was 89,000 and my CD4 258. On July 30 2013 I decided to get checked before starting treatment. My viral load went down on its own to 44,000 and my CD4 down to 248. I was prescribed COMPLERA on August 1st 2013 and I've been on it for 3 days. My first lab since Complera is Sept 1 so I will keep you updated."	10	August 3, 2013	7	96
222,706	Topamax	migraine prevention	"I started having migraines a week after starting the birth control pill as a teen. Over the years (I'm now 55) I have tried many drugs for the treatment of or prevention of migraines. I get the classic vascular migraine with an aura each time I get a migraine. I finally was prescribed Topamax as a preventative, the final dose that worked was 75mg in am and 75mg in pm. My migraines went from daily to MAYBE once a month. I took this for 3 years at least. I was just at the point of quitting it when I lost my job so I had no choice. The reason I was quitting it was that I lost SO MUCH WEIGHT that I looked anorexic! And soon realized that my memory was HORRIBLE!"	6	September 7, 2015	30	132
203,702	Suvorexant	insomnia	"I found this wonderful. Tried so many sleeping pills and they only worked for a while. They also didn't let me fall asleep ‘normally’. Bellsomra did the opposite. For the 1st time since I was a kid, I’ve been able to fall asleep like a normal person within 20-30 min and keeps me asleep. The two major negative points in reviews on here were that it (1) didn’t work and (2) they were tired the next day. But both have logical explanation (something I had to learn when I started taking it). Like all sleeping medicines, it will make you sedated in morning for few days. Also, the biggest thing, Fat in your stomach prolongs absorption by 4hrs. This would obviously make you think it’s not working when you are trying to go to sleep and make you sedated longer in AM"	9	October 12, 2017	0	142
38,366	Phenazopyridine	dysuria	"I'm a man with UTI which is much less common than in women. My Dr. tells me that my case is fairly bad and seems surprised that I didn't complain more about the considerable pain while urinating. He prescribed antibiotics to heal the infection and this drug to help with pain and urgent feeling of needing to go. I experienced gut wrenching nearly vomit inducing pain while urinating on this medicine while prior to dosage I was experiencing discomfort to start urine flow but manageable pain that subsided when ending urination. The primary difference with this medication seemed to be more severe pain and less ability to stop it than before I was using the drug. I'll NEVER take another dosage again. Really, really rough for me."	1	August 18, 2016	13	127
23,233	Methadone	opiate withdrawal	"This medication has saved my life I'm no longer using and I've been sober for over a year now. I have chronic back pain and I was prescribed hydrocodone and than after a while Percocets. Well after some time my doctor decided to move and I was faced to find another doctor but finding a new doctor was hard and it lead me down a path of destruction than I found a doctor who would give me methadone to help with my pain and addiction and now I feel so much better."	10	May 20, 2014	26	92
195,346	Glatiramer	multiple sclerosis	"I only took it for two weeks. I have been told to stop by the nurse at shared solutions. Right from the get go I was getting bad reactions. There was the normal hard swelling 3" rash at the injection sight and the stinging pursued for hours. the next week, after an hour of the injection weakness throughout my entire body, all of my joints hurt especially my spine, horrible cold chills, and extreme nausea. These effects were lasting up to 6 hours. The injection site swelling would continue to get bigger for 3 days. I tried the massaging cold packs and warm packs... Nothing worked. I know this an extreme way to put it, but it felt like chemo...."	1	September 15, 2015	43	120
20,160	Macrobid	urinary tract infection	"I got a UTI maybe a couple days after my cycle ended and was trying to do home remedies, but my boss told me it's better to get antibiotics so I don't end up in the ER. I am on my third day of Macrobid and the only thing it really does is make me feel better, aside from using my energy to help me get better. So I really only feel fatigue, but I drink lots of water or things with Vitamin C, to help as well, and I take the capsule with bread. Other than the fatigue, it's dealing with my UTI so I can't complain."	7	February 26, 2016	24	108
135,025	Dapsone	acne	"I am so disappointed in this product I was hoping that it would help. I tried 2 different strengths but nothing worked. I stuck it out for a month and it just seemed to get worse and worse. I had cystic acne pop up in areas that I never had before. I also suffer from cystic acne and mine was pretty much cleared up, except for a few small areas. The affected areas got much worse and new areas started to pop up. My skin looks scarred and now has to heal after using this product. Everyone is different, so possibly it's just me. I do have Lupus, so this may be a factor. I definitely don't suggest it if you have sensitive skin. I have Cigna and met my pharm deductible this year but CVS wanted to charge $200 and Vons Pavilions covered at 100%."	1	November 22, 2016	6	146
192,268	Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"I'm still currently taking this drug, and there have been really no side affects other than an upset stomach if I don't eat when I take it, and it also makes me very touchy and angry. I used to never get raging mad but ever since I've been on the pill the simplest things set me off and I go made with out even realizing it's happening."	8	January 1, 2016	4	67
156,692	Dulaglutide	diabetes, type 2	"Been on trulicity over 8 months, 6 or so months ago, thought I had pancreatitis, stomach pain so bad, sulphur burps, stomach swollen with gas, nausea, going thru tests to find out what's wrong, then back pain that I've never had before, so severe. Already need hips and knees replaced, but knee pain got worse , nausea everyday and night, sipping ginger ale just to survive, can't eat, except for cheese nips....not till today did in realize all this may be caused by trulicity!! Thought I was dying!! Ugh happy to have found this site"	1	August 22, 2016	27	95
125,540	Dulcolax	constipation	"I been constipated all my life and this last week did a number on me. I had my husband go get me the Dulcolax and I took 2 pills and within 3 hours I was on the pot going! Only complaint I have is cramps since I took the pills and I took 2 pills at 10:30 am and now it's 9:30 pm and I still feel cramps. Next time I will only take 1 pill! I can't deal with the cramps."	9	February 23, 2014	19	82
142,039	Escitalopram	depression	"Wonderful drug but causes weight gain. I've had depression on and off for 4 years and have been on all sorts of medicines. You name it, I probably have tried it. Out of all of them, this one is truly the best. You will most definitely see an improvement in your mood, without a doubt. I am so thankful for Lexapro."	8	November 20, 2008	29	61
1,367	Sumatriptan	migraine	"At first, I thought it was great- no headache. Then, the more frequently I used the medication to treat my migraines, the more debilitating side-effects I began to experience. I could first mitigate the burning/pain and weakness in my head, neck and jaw and the general feeling of malaise/fatigue by the administration of Naproxen or Ibuprofen prior to the Imitrex, but then, even that ceased to be effective. I finally quit after experiencing total body weakness, a more severe burning/pain in my upper extremeties than ever before (accompanied by fluctuating hot/cold sensations everywhere else), irregular heartbeat and irregular breathing after administration. If you experiencing adverse side-effects- it gets worse! Please, find something else."	2	January 8, 2012	22	113
45,855	Phendimetrazine	obesity	"Today marks 4 weeks since I've been on Phendimetrazine. I've since lost 14 pounds as of this morning. Little to none exercise. I have cut back my eating because I dont tend to think about eating 24/7. I definitely need to eat better and exercise. Probably would get better results. The only real side affects I have is not sleeping well. I usually get 6 hours of sleep a night and up the rest of the time. All in all i've had a good experience. Also: I was 331lbs when i went to the doctor August 25th. I'm 227lbs today September 22nd. Good luck everyone."	10	September 22, 2015	30	105
58,508	Jolivette	abnormal uterine bleeding	"Omg, where to begin. Doc had me switch from Yasmin (on for over 15yrs) to Jolivette. I have been on it for 3 years (?). My symptoms have been: weight gain, inability to lose weight (very slow loss) despite 6 day workouts and calorie (low carb) control, hot flashes, night sweats, neck pain, headaches, low energy, terrible depression, insane hostile angry mood swings and constant irritability. I went to the doctor as I thought I might be in early menopause. A battery of tests and blood work came up empty. She dismissed that Jolivette was the cause. Finally, googled it and found countless forums of women in the same boat as me. It's been 3 weeks since I stopped the pill and most notably my moods has been so even no irritability at all!"	1	November 4, 2015	13	134
84,234	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I am starting my 3rd month of estarylla. I was nervous to start it after reading all these bad reviews but it has worked fine for me. I started taking it just for birth control but I've noticed my skin has been clearing up too. One side effect I've noticed is that I feel a little nauseous the first few days of starting a pack- nothing serious though. I also get bloated more easily. Overall, I'm satisfied with how it's working for me."	10	March 11, 2017	4	83
101,592	Methocarbamol	muscle spasm	"This was prescribed to me for back pain. I had a pinched nerve in the middle of my back. I've also had back pain due to muscle spasms/Strained muscle. This is by far the best med I've taken so far (cyclobenzoprene, Flexeril, Hydrocodone to name a few). Most medications either make me too drowsy, constipated, or leave odd mucus on my stool. Methocarbomal leaves me functional & eliminates spasms. It makes me slightly woozy feeling if I haven't eaten anything, but that's only for about 20 minutes, then it seems to go away. These taste horrible but if I'm in pain, I don't care. 9/10 for this I'm not a heavy med user, and I honestly don't like taking medication. As soon my pain became manageable, I stopped taking these..But they DO work"	9	March 21, 2017	19	133
41,810	Clonidine	benzodiazepine withdrawal	"I also used it while weaning myself off of oxycodone. 10mg three times a day, and am now off. At the moment I am using a 0.2 Patch and it helps a lot."	7	May 30, 2012	77	33
215,688	Copper	birth control	"I love it! The insertion was the most painful experience I have ever had, but it only lasts a few seconds. My first couple periods after we're very painful, and definitely worse than before the IUD. Period was heavier too but mine were always very light so it wasn't a big deal. I also would had sudden cramping that would cause me to bend over in pain. But honestly, it wasn't that bad because it only lasted a second or two. Painkillers during period days did the trick and the cramping eased off. Now about 6 months later my period is completely normal and only have normal mild cramps during the first day. I absolutely love not having a hormone contraceptive. Moods are totally normal and I love love love it."	10	April 6, 2017	2	131
96,296	Sertraline	depression	"A week ago I would have rated it less. Today (a month and 5 days after starting it) it's a 10. I started on 50 mg Sertraline, which I've been trying to tolerate for the past 4 weeks. Nervous and hard to concentrate. For the past few nights I've been taking 25 mg (splitting the pills in half) before bed with 1.5 mg (half pill) of Melatonin. Yesterday I decided to stop taking my Ginkgo Biloba supplement because of info I read about it with Zoloft. That night, before bed, I took the 25 mg, but waited till it woke me up to take the Melatonin. Today I feel great! Hopefully, after doing the same thing tonight I will feel the same way tomorrow."	10	September 9, 2010	2	124
4,670	Belviq	weight loss	"I am 5'4 and need to lose about 30lbs. I started Belviq about two weeks ago. I have had no side effects and the results of reducing my hunger have been great. The first week I lost nearly nothing but hopped on the scale this morning and I was nearly 5lbs down. I do think it is somewhat of a mind game so you must pay attention to your diet. For me the curbing the appetite was big since my problem with eating was never what I ate but more about how much I ate. I am tracking my diet on an app and it seems to be motivating to continue....My concerns are when I get off, will I just gain it all back?"	7	June 26, 2015	45	124
67,103	Magnesium hydroxide	constipation	"I read comments here about MOM taking it too far in the reverse. The directions and some patience are very important factors. My mother is 101 so we are very careful. After many years of chronic constipation and emergency room visits where even the ER couldn't easily help, we learned MOM taken correctly gives gentle relief over the course of a day or so. Our doctor explained MOM pulls moisture into the bowel to give relief, so it makes sense people are giving themselves the reverse problem by being too much in a hurry. Can't say enough about this rediscovered old friend. It is the most natural choice."	10	October 28, 2016	21	108
22,574	Pylera	helicobacter pylori infection	"I’m so happy I read these other reviews. My only side effect is fatigue, I mean exhausted. Plus all these pills, 12 a day. I'll just be happy when this cycle ends. My GI put me on Linzess at the same time as this and I’m still constipated. I swear I need a stick of dynamite. I’ve been drinking my Myralax every other day. Stools do come out hard and dark. I haven't had any issue other than the fatigue. I’m hoping I get rid of the H Pylori because it caused serious anemia for me. Found mine through an endoscope. Fingers crossed."	8	September 18, 2017	2	103
164,068	Ibuprofen	sciatica	"800 mg helped with my pain. It takes about an hour to work then pain is manageable. I have minimal side effects, a little headachy and slightly tired. I can take this and get relief without feeling drugged."	10	March 10, 2016	23	38
148,518	Mirena	birth control	"I've had it 5 months now, and I am getting it out next week. I've had some CRAZY side effects on this thing, the doctor swears it's local hormone release so Mirena can't be the problem, but its the only thing that's changed in my life. Insertion sucked but it wasn't unbearable, I had severe cramping after insertion. Since I've been on it I've had a decrease/change in libido, continual spotting, almost constant cramping, headaches every day, mood swings, increased levels of depression, a ridiculous flare up in acne, lower back pain, and achy/dry eyes (I wear contact lenses and I've never had this problem until the IUD). Doctor did not discuss any potential side effects with me before inserting."	2	May 13, 2017	15	120
215,756	Copper	birth control	"I've been on paragard since Aug I've been on my period since I've only stopped a total of maybe 3 weeks out of 6 months horrible. What can I do helpppppppp"	5	February 7, 2017	2	31
223,952	Levonorgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I agree with several others on here. I have had this inside of me for less than 2 weeks and I got it to help relieve my heavy cramping and periods. This only makes it worse!!! it's a nightmare. i have taken days off work because i am so cramped. my period has lasted 10 days now and no sign of stopping. The Dr's office put me on Vicodin to help relieve the pain but even with that within 2 hours i am hurting again. What a slap in the face. I cannot wait to get this out of me. I will take my regular period any day of the week! I feel so bad for the others who are going through this. :("	1	December 5, 2016	12	124
101,222	Invega	schizophrenia	"This medication is an absolute waste of time. I have been on Invega for a little less than 2 years now and I can with absolute confidence ascertain that it has done nothing for me. Aside from the decrease in sexual appetite and libido, difficulty having and maintaining erections, little to no ejaculatory fluid (which is really frustrating btw), the muscle tremors I am experiencing, and the 30 pounds I have gained since starting this medication , it is with no doubt an absolute and total waste of money. I definitely would not recommend this medication to anyone. Save yourselves the time and money and DO NOT take this medication."	1	May 20, 2017	5	110
73,601	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I've been on this pill for 3 months now. Dr. switched me to it because I have endometriosis and the original birth control I was on (Loestrin) wasn't helping my symptoms. I've been symptom free for 2 months now. I've had no nausea or weight gain. I have been breaking out but considering the symptoms I had with the endometriosis I'll take a little acne if it means my pain is gone. Periods have gotten much lighter and shorter. So far so good!"	9	May 22, 2013	7	83
58,969	Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium	irritable bowel syndrome	"I've had irritable bowel syndrome since the 1960s. Librax (started about 1992) stops the spasms that create diarrhea. It also relaxes the gut when it knots up and made me constipated at times. I used to live in clinics, be doubled up with pain-covered, with sweat, and on a highly restricted diet. After 15 years, I can have a cup of coffee in the morning. I can eat dry cereals, eggs and bacon. I hike, can wear light colored pants, sample most foods. I still can't handle sugar, but I can nibble on fries or a salad, eat an occasional apple or peach. Now my problem is continually getting scripts for Librax, because I seem normal. I have real fear about not getting Librax and ending up sicker than a dog."	10	July 1, 2011	64	131
1,837	Colchicine	pseudogout, prophylaxis	"Had excruciating leg and knee pain for weeks until finally diagnosed as pseudo-gout. Colchicine did wonders and now virtually pain free. Now the bad news. Three doctors have said it will no longer be made available. "	10	January 5, 2012	7	37
89,263	Celexa	anxiety and stress	"I have been on Celexa since May and was reluctant to start since I had read all sorts of bad reviews on the internet. However, I am so glad I did because it has truly changed my life. I used to stress over everything and I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I feel 100% better. Celexa has allowed me to take control of my emotions, to read situations more clearly and to put things in my life into perspective so that I am not in a constant state of anxiety. I did not experience any side-effects. This drug has allowed me to take back the control of my life and has stopped that constant worried voice that was in my head. I highly recommend it to anyone who has the same issues as myself."	9	January 22, 2016	148	133
227,050	Etonogestrel	birth control	"Before I got nexplanon I looked up reviews. Which was a horrible idea. I read tons and tons of bad things about it. Eventually I built up the courage to finally get it. These are my "pros" and "cons". Pros: I didn't have to worry about taking a pill or changing a patch/ ring/ diaphram. I only had 2 periods! And I didn't get pregnant on it! Cons: gave me headaches. Hot flashes and I felt super nauseous when I would get hungry. And I gained 50 pounds! Today was 9 months of me being on it. I got it removed this morning. Now I'm going to try Mirena. Not every form of birth control is right for everyone!"	9	July 11, 2014	12	119
173,710	Brexpiprazole	major depressive disorde	"I have taken this drug for 2 days, and I am stopping. I am experiencing the worst insomnia from this med., only one I have added. I was prescribed Rexulti for anxiety and depression."	2	September 24, 2016	21	34
61,866	Citalopram	anxiety and stress	"I have had absolutely no side effects while on this medication. My anxiety is obviously not "cured" but the symptoms are much more manageable and they occur less frequently . My life has SIGNIFICANTLY improved since beginning Celexa. Not only do I feel less anxious most of the time, but my social skills have improved. I'm not afraid to talk to people as much anymore. I know some people believe that antidepressants change who you are, but that is not true. If they do, that is not the drug for you. The right antidepressant is suppose to allow you to be who you are without (as much) anxiety. IMPORTANT: You do have to be on the look out for drug interactions. There are many antibiotics you shouldn't take while taking Celexa including Cipro."	9	August 9, 2015	63	133
147,367	Alprazolam	anxiety	"I'm prescribed Xanax XR 3mg which is the highest strength. My psychiatrist took me off of 2 mg Klonopin because it wasn't doing much for me. Xanax XR works well and I used to take instant release Xanax between 1 and 2 mg and I feel like the instant release caused a high feeling. Oh and do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine unless you want to make a huge fool of yourself and not remember a thing you did."	8	September 25, 2011	0	81
197,011	Paroxetine	anxiety and stress	"I have been on Paxil for a year now. I can honestly say overall it works wonders for my anxiety and stress. However, the weight gain is too much for me to deal with. It is difficult to lose weight on Paxil. I am going to be changing meds soon. If you have no weight issues to begin with or not self conscious of weight gain, give it a try. This medication is great for its intended purposes."	8	October 16, 2015	33	78
96,311	Sertraline	anxiety and stress	"I have been on this drug for about 3 years. When I first started taking it worked great. For the last year or so I feel like it is no longer working."	5	July 21, 2010	5	32
42,733	Xulane	birth control	"I could even last two days with the Xulane. I had the Evra patch years ago and liked it so I thought I'd give this patch a try. Literally after have it on for a couple of hours I got a migraine and then woke up to medium-severe cramps that lasted all day along with the headaches and then nausea. I literally felt sick to my stomach. After taking it off I was able to feel a little better, no more major cramps but still feel sick. Hoping this goes away soon. I'm absolutely done with BC. Rather be celibate. Oh and I forgot to mention I literally gained 3/4lbs within 2 damn days"	1	February 7, 2017	8	114
104,380	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I just finished my third month of Levora pills and have no plans to start a fourth. Although it did prevent pregnancy and help to regulate my periods, I have experienced horrible depression, anxiety, and a major increase in appetite. I don't think I've ever felt so awful emotionally as I have on this pill. Great that it worked for others, but this is definitely not the pill for me."	2	February 15, 2012	8	70
87,376	Dulcolax Laxative	bowel preparation	"I'm with John. Not sure what most people do wrong but I only got cramps the second time I took it and for less than a min. Only because I was sitting and holding in gas. I took it because for 5 years I've been irregular. 3 months ago went to the hospital where I was told it was just CONSTIPATED HEARTBURN which meds didn't help and I didn't understand because I was RELEASING everything. But for three days I've been constipated and struggled until bottom came bloody. This had me FEELING SO MUCH BETTER."	9	August 19, 2015	3	95
102,389	Aripiprazole	schizophrenia	"I was taking a lot of pills, some of which weren't working for me. Of course what works for the guy next to me might not work for me and vice-versa because our genetic make up is different. I have been taking this drug for about 3ish years and well I didn't noticed a difference until about 2 months ago when I raised the dosage by 5mg a day. I was on other antipsychotics as well as antidepressants and stuff for bipolar disorder. I'm on 400mg injection of abilify monthly as well as 5mg pill form a day still to this day. When I raised the dosage the voices stopped. They usually come back in some environments like at work, the gym or even when I get stressed but the voices and abnormal thoughts dimmed down dramatically I feel almost normal.."	10	September 3, 2017	1	141
171,613	Wellbutrin	depression	"I have battled depression, irritability, mood swings, crying at the drop of a hat for years. I have tried Celexa and Prozac and they did nothing for me. Last week I went on Wellbutrin, I am taking 300 mg a day. The only side effect I am noticing at this point is being thirsty all the time. I can honestly say in one week's time I have really chilled out. I used to obsess over things I could not control and now I am not as bad. I am sleeping better than I have in years despite what most people have said about Wellbutrin causing sleep issues. It has also suppressed my appetite some and the urge to smoke a pack a day. (I am down to about 5 cigarettes in a day, in 1 week). I hope the benefits just continue to get better as my body adjusts to it."	10	October 20, 2011	44	151
77,976	Retin-A	acne	"i have a very sensitive and oily skin. whenever i go under the sun and or get dirt on my face i just got acnes by that day and once it stats appearing it just breaks out vulnerably leaving extreme bad scars on my face. i was just looking for my perfect products everywhere. i used a lot of things for this but finally i went to a dermatologist and he suggested me to use duac gel twice a day, retin A cream at night over spot and blemishes and suggested acne aid liquid cleanser. i just started using it for 4 days and i just felt the quick changes on my skin. my scars were getting light and all the new born pimples were just faded with my skin. it is really an excellent spot treatment and reliable drug. please have it once. greatly recommended."	8	August 6, 2015	12	146
217,097	Oxcarbazepine	seizures	"I have been taking trileptal off and on for 13 years. I tried keppra for a short time but I developed anxiety at night. Switched back to trileptal I've gone from 3 or 4 seizures a month to seizure free. I don't really experience to many side effects just a bit more sleepy during the day."	9	July 21, 2015	16	56
101,171	Invega	schizophrenia	"I was on Risperdal and I was always sleeping, gained much weight and craved for sugar. When I switched to Invega my weight went back too normal, suffer few side effects such as restlessness and sometimes anxiety but it beats those other anti-psychotics because fewer side effects and no weight gain for me. I don't like any of these medicines but I look like I'm not on any, so far so good."	7	July 18, 2013	43	72
206,521	Valsartan	high blood pressure	"Since April 2017 I have been taking valsartan for HBP...the doctor started me of first with 320mg for about, I think, 2 months, then changed to 160mg, because I it was giving me lower back pain when I mentioned it to him, also pain on my left side. My pressure continues to be high (170 to sometimes 190, plus three other medication as well for HBP. I feel like a guinea pig having to use so many BP pills. I know that salt is not the only cause for sometimes suffering from HBP, I believe it could be other things that causing HBP that Primary Care doctors not willing to tell patients . I used to take hydroclorizide...depleted me without no signs, lisinopril which had swell up my face, and others."	3	September 30, 2017	0	131
172,534	Clonazepam	panic disorde	"Have had anxiety all my life!-40 years. During one very long 3 week period of being in what my psychologist called a "panic state," I absolutely had to ask my doctor for something that would help me begin to function again. I don't prefer to medicate unless it is absolutely necessary, and while taking this is not exactly something that I wanted my situation to come to, I eventually decided that if I did not opt for some type of pharmaceutical intervention, I might have had a stroke from the insane physical stress, which was bringing me to the brink of insanity. ONE pill before bed one evening did the trick for me. It was like hitting the reset button, and I woke up rested, calm, and totally fine again. Haven't needed another pill yet."	10	February 11, 2016	54	135
226,663	Etonogestrel	birth control	"This November 2015 would make a year since I've had the Implanon. Its been the worst. I have bad sharp pain in my arm, I've gained 44lbs since then, I can't even carry my babies without my arm feeling numb and in pain. It's been so bad that people could actually feel and see how my arm swells up."	2	May 20, 2015	5	59
51,793	Zyvox	methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infection	"I use Zyvox to control MRSA infections in my lungs. Works fairly well on other bacteria too, gives good coverage. The Liquid tastes like mediciney cream cicle. Goes down easier with apple juice for children."	9	June 1, 2013	15	35
70,245	Zofran	nausea/vomiting	"I have a variety of GI issues as well as a phobia of throwing up and ever since I've been taking Zofran ODT, I've been able to function without throwing up in the middle of the night every night. My only complaint would be that after 5 years of taking it, it doesn't work as magically as it did at the start, but it still works wonders."	10	June 18, 2017	9	67
184,214	Hydroxyzine	anxiety	"I'm prescribed 3 max MG a day for 5 years and it never has worked for me . I freak out all the time but the Dr I think gets some sort of deal due to they still want me to take them."	4	July 3, 2016	7	43
129,938	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I love this pill. I had sex when I was ovulating, there was a an issue with the condom and I took the pill 11 - 12 hours later. I was in an emotional hell waiting for my period. I cried and prayed I think like never before because I'm not ready to have a child and I don't know if I ever will. I got my period when due but it was lighter than usual and I was still worried. The next month, I had breast pain for some days and maybe some enlargement. Besides all the negative tests, I thought I was pregnant, finally I went to the Gyn and no, my uterus is empty and I am the happiest woman on earth. Maybe the pill helped me, or maybe I never got pregnant in the first place... but I recommend it anyway."	10	March 4, 2015	0	145
103,336	Celecoxib	pain	"I noticed a lot of people on here giving up after only a week or so.I have been on Celebrex for years and at different times I would stop for a week or 2 immediately I would start going downhill. Celebrex needs to build up in your system the more time you take it the more it helps.Should give it at least a month.I was on heavy pain meds for years now all I take is Celebrex I have severe neck and back problems and severe arthritis.Celebrex is a miracle drug for me without the side effects of heavy pian meds.Thank you for Celebrex it has changed my life"	9	January 12, 2017	60	109
215,990	Copper	birth control	"I had the Paragard inserted today. A little discomfort getting it put in. Nothing more than like having a Pap smear done. Did not take long at all. I heard I was supposed to have period like cramps, but none yet. I can't even tell I have it in there. I do go back in a month to have ultrasound to make sure it is still in place. So far, so good"	8	February 3, 2016	3	72
226,395	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I got the Nexplanon injected in March 2015, up until 2 weeks ago I was loving it! Ok I got the Depo Shot for 16 years and it was great. But my Obgyn made me stop getting it because of my bone density. In those 16 years I only had maybe 2 or 3 periods and I loved it! Ok now with the Nexplanon I noticed at first I had no spotting or period up to these past 2 weeks and sometimes I bleed lightly or just spot so I'm finding myself having to use tampons, something I was not used to. But when I first noticed some spotting about a month ago, my obgyn gave me some birth control pills and it stopped then, but here I am now worse and I really don't know what to do because the pills won't stop it now. "	8	August 16, 2015	2	147
197,576	Paroxetine	panic disorde	"I didn't realize how much Paxil helped with my panic disorder until my doctor tried to ween me off of it (I am bipolar, and SSRI's can cause mania), but now after a couple weeks of weening, I am having severe panic attacks. So yes, Paxil does work for panic disorder."	10	March 17, 2008	59	51
122,874	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I would rather deal with 1-3 days per month of cramps than living every single day of my life with acne, female baldness (was getting there anyway), nausea/vomiting, migraine headaches, skin peeling, no sex drive/inability to orgasm, irritability/crying/depression/anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, shaking, high blood pressure. Omg - stay away from this stuff if you can! "	1	December 15, 2015	2	56
45,346	Fluoxetine	anxiety and stress	"Prozac completely changed my personality to worse. I was a worrying, anxious person and after 3 months of prozac I stopped caring about anything, starting having agressive bouts of being irritable, and also killed my libido. Regret having taken this. Therapy is the answer for me and I am sure for maaaaaaany people who take this medicine."	1	June 30, 2015	4	57
1,368	Sumatriptan	migraine	"Imitrex has been a life saver for me. I keep a few tablets with me at all times. Imitrex relieves my headaches 100% of the time. It relives my migraines but it also works on all the other types of headaches too. At least for me it does. I usually only need one 50mg tablet but on a rare occasion I will have to take a second tablet 30 to 60 minutes after the first to get relief. I don't know what I'd do without this medicine. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones because I suffer no side effects at all when taking Imitrex."	10	November 27, 2011	3	106

53,787

Tylenol with Codeine #3

pain

"I got my 4 wisdom teeth out and the pain was unbearable! I don't handle pain very well but 1 t3, and 2 Advil made me not feel pain or anything! And the t3s made me very sleepy so I could rest!"

10

October 5, 2015

19

42

115,988

Divalproex sodium

bipolar disorde

"I take 1000mg a day for Bi-polar II. I first went on this medicine at 200mg back in September last year when I was in a manic episode and was first diagnosed. At that time they also put me on quetiapine and citalopram. I am not just on Epilim. I am stable apart from a couple of days a month where I am very down. Reading the reviews I am totally relieved to hear that other people just don't feel full on this medicine- I am constantly hungry. I never feel full and eat and eat. I go to the gym four times a week to try and counteract this though. I have gained 28lbs since starting to take this medicine and I'm really trying to lose it but it's tough going to be honest. Better than me being mad though."

7

May 11, 2011

25

141

11,878

Trulicity

diabetes, type 2

"Starting on day one, I was using the bathroom at least six times a day, with the urge to go hitting me suddenly and urgently, with the end product (pardon me) being a thin gruel. I had no appetite, which made it harder to drink enough water to keep up with my fluid loss. By day three I was nauseated and so dehydrated that my blood pressure dropped, leaving me weak and dizzy. That's when the vomiting started. The worst it got: one sip of water had me throwing up until nothing came out and then dry-heaving to the brink of exhaustion. I was almost completely bedridden for two days, and only just recovered today, having survived on sips of Gatorade. I'm amazed the FDA approved Trulicity. It felt more like rat poison than a promising new drug."

5

April 14, 2016

30

138

177,740

Duloxetine

major depressive disorde

"It worked well for both my fibromyalgia and my depression for a long time and I had no side effects from it. However it has stopped working for the depression now. I still take it for my fibromyalgia."

8

May 2, 2014

25

38

156,275

Ropinirole

restless legs syndrome

"I was told to take this medication around 5:00 PM. After taking this medicine for a week, I decided that I couldn't take it anymore. It kept me awake and still had restless legs. When I did sleep a little, I had bad dreams and I had repetitive thoughts all throughout the night. It was weird. I cut out caffeine and tried walking more and decided to try it again for a week but no change. I just couldn't take it."

2

April 5, 2017

26

81

191,088

Campral

alcohol dependence

"Well been on Campral a week now. I will say I haven't had a drink but the thoughts still go through my head just to have one but we all no where that leads. I pray to God this helps me, time will tell."

8

February 13, 2014

75

44

206,812

Duac

acne

"This spot gel is amazing! It started working for me within 3 days. I had no side effects with this spot gel, I have oily skin and very big pores and that means I am spot prone. I went through a phase of acne and went to the doctor and got prescribed duac and I'm so glad that I was! It made my skin clear as day! I wouldn't recommend using it after it is two months old, as it doesn't seem to work as effectively after that amount of time but you can always get a new tube as it is usually used up in that time!"

10

July 10, 2016

7

108

231,497

Trazodone

insomnia

"I have been on trazodone between 25 and 75 mg for the past 17 years. I have other chronic mental health diagnoses and the trazodone works well without sedating me. I have occasional sleepiness or grogginess the next day, but not really very often. I have dreams that are more lucid and colorful when I take trazodone, I also have sleep Atnia and don't go into REM sleep unless I'm wearing my CPAP, presiden seems to help me get into their REM sleep so that I can dream. It depends on what else is going on with me with the chronic conditions, sometimes my trazodone is less effective when my other conditions are unstable. But I believe that is because of the other conditions. It has improved the quality of my life significantly."

9

April 29, 2016

25

133

42,774

Xulane

birth control

"This was my first ever birth control method that I tried, I chose it because I wanted something that I could hide from my parents. I was on it for about 3-4 months and never had a problem with it besides maybe being a little moody. About a year ago, I went to see an OBGYN and got a new method, just to try my options. I chose the Nuva Ring, and it was the worst choice I have ever made! I got headaches about two hours after putting my first one in, as well as dizziness and nausea, but I told myself to push through and the side effects would subside. They didn't. I was standing in the middle of a huge, crowded store when I couldn't feel my legs and arms, and was told to go to the emergency room where I was told the Ring gave me Toxic Shock."

10

June 29, 2017

6

152

119,319

Testosterone

hypogonadism, male

"I tried Andro-Gel for about 6-8 months. I did not help testosterone (free) stayed about( 200-220) My doctor started me on Testosterone Enanthate injections about 3 months. I have felt morning wood adn some increased energy, no weight loss per say. I had lab work done last week so will see how levels have changed. So far not much improvement in the sex dept with wife though. I am 65 and will keep trying."

4

December 19, 2015

3

74

910

Pentosan polysulfate sodium

interstitial cystitis

"I thought I was having frequent UTI's the majority of my life. I did everything I could think of to prevent and treat them. The summer of 2013 and multiple negative UTI tests, I was tested for IC and a test to see the size of my bladder. Turns out my bladder was VERY large for my size. I not only began taking Elmiron (two pills twice a day) but also had to retrain by bladder by "going" every two hours. After about two months I started to finally feel relief that I had been searching for for over 10 years. I have been on Elmiron for almost two years. I have dropped from 4 pills a day, down to 3, and now down 2 a day. I stay away from lemon and very citrus/acidic foods. My goal is to be off Elmiron by the time I want kids. No side effects"

10

May 21, 2015

49

152

148,191

Norethindrone

endometriosis

"I've been on progestin-only birth control for about 3 years. I started on Ortho-Micronor, I had a period for about 3 months straight but then my period stopped entirely. Then I moved and I was given Camila (same thing, different brand), it kept in line with the "no-period" havingness. It was great. Moved again, I was given Errin. For about 2-3 months I was ok, but I noticed some changes in my mood and some bloating. Then about 3 months in (February 2014) I had spotting. I thought maybe it would be normal after having NO period for 2 years, but then 2 weeks later I had a full-on period. Since then I've had maybe 3-4 periods in 2 months, extremely painful tenderness in my breasts. "

4

May 3, 2014

12

127

39,910

Contrave

obesity

"I have been on Contrave for 4 months. And over the 4 month period I have lost 45lb with the help of the medication. I didn't change my exercise at all just my diet (low carb, high protein.. Contrave really helped me with this. It really helps with the cravings and the binge eating... I will admit I was sick to my stomach off and on for about the first month but it has gone away and I do not have any side affects. I plan on staying on until I loose the last ten lbs until my goal. I also may stay on it after that to help keep my weight down. Not sure at this time. Im hoping my insurance will start covering the medication."

10

October 5, 2015

39

127

84,076

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

abnormal uterine bleeding

"1.5 months in I started spotting. I am taking this BC continuously according to my doctors instructions and skipping the placebo pills to not have a period. I'VE BEEN SPOTTING FOR A MONTH NOW. I've tried many birth control pills and have never had this happen. There had been times where I had accidentally missed a day or 2 and started spotting on my old birth control but after a couple days catching up on my pills my body would regulate itself back out and the spotting would stop. THIS SPOTTING ISN'T STOPPING AND I HAVENT' MISSED ANY PILLS. As said before, I've taken many different kinds of BC pills and had NEVER had this problem."

1

May 18, 2017

4

116

144,157

Etonogestrel

birth control

"The first month was amazing. Then I had my first period..... That lasted for 30 days. I also gained 15 lbs in one month while on a diet, started getting extreme acne and have 0 sex drive. I have never experienced anything like it in my life. But I didn't get pregnant, so technically it works but side effects are not worth the "convenience""

2

June 9, 2016

3

64

208,792

Belsomra

insomnia

"I have taken Belsomra for approximately 1.5 years. I have previously taken: ambien, seroquel, lunesta, remeron, all for insomnia. I now take Belsomra exclusively. This has been, by far, the best. I am able to fall asleep within 5 minutes after lying down (takes about 1 hour to take effect). There has been zero tolerance as it works just as well as when I first began taking it. It seems, from the reviews and from my doctors opinion, that this drug either works or doesn't. I would advise that if you are considering this drug to give it a chance and don't be swayed by the negative reviews as everyone is different. Also, there are some side effects for the first few days (daytime drowsiness mostly), so try to stick with it for a week."

10

November 29, 2016

33

135

20,223

Macrobid

urinary tract infection

"I react and have side effects to almost everything I take. I'm allergic to Bactrim and doxycycline and Cipro is awful for me. No vomiting or flu symptoms everyone keeps talking about. Sometimes I get hot flashes (I'm 24) and an upset stomach but that's the worst of it."

8

August 25, 2014

59

49

198,806

Depo-Provera

abnormal uterine bleeding

"Save yourself the frustration and choose something other than Depo shot! I've been on it since November and I cannot wait to have this drug out of my system. I have been bleeding for three weeks straight and it's not a regular period. It's thick and dark and just clumps of nastiness. My periods used to be light 2-3 days long and no cramps so this is torture! I get random cramping, awful acne, gain weight, mood swings and zero sex drive. Please please DO NOT GET IT!"

1

January 10, 2017

6

88

183,700

Cymbalta

diabetic peripheral neuropathy

"Cymbalta was the first drug that actually improved the diabetic neuropathy pain I was experiencing in my legs, feet, arms and hands. For the first time, I was able to sleep through the night without waking in tears from the pain. I was so happy my doctor put me on this drug in conjunction with Neurontin. The pain almost disappeared! Approximately 6-8 weeks later, I noticed that the neuropathy pain started back up again despite continuing on the medicines. I too, had insomnia making it difficult, at best, to be alert, focused or have any energy the following day. To this day, I still have some insomnia and an increase in the neuropathy symptoms; BUT Cymbalta 60mg & Neurontin 600mg are the BEST drugs so far in lessening the pain."

9

October 27, 2009

62

130

41,503

Aubagio

multiple sclerosis

"I have used Aubagio for 18months after being on Avonex for 8 years. I love that I no longer have to stab my thigh with an inch and a half needle. I don't have any of the problems that others have talked about. I haven't had an MRI lately, so I don't know if things have gotten any worse. I feel ok but have problems with balance and walking which I had before starting Aubagio. I will continue on Aubagio."

8

November 27, 2015

35

80

173,551

Exemestane

breast cance

"I took two years of Tamoxifen, without much side effects that I cannot manage. I took Femara for one year and could not even turn my head and had joint pains to the point I could not turn my head when I was driving. Now I just got off exemestane after 6 months as I cannot sleep even with sleeping pills. I am five years out from chemo and doctor still wants me to take the pills for another year and four months. "

3

October 29, 2011

82

84

145,923

Suboxone

opiate dependence

"It was time to stop the use of pain meds. However, I was terrified of the possible withdrawals & I still needed something for pain. So my research pinpointed Suboxone as a positive option. The good seemed to outweigh the bad because I was also concerned about it itself becoming a problem. So my pain dr agreeded it was a good option 4 me w/ so many issues (Fibromyalsia, Osteoarthritis, PCOS, a botched c section incision w/ tramped nerves, a lower abdomen hernia, a torn achilles in left ankle, & tendinitis in my left elbow, just to name a few!) The hardest part was going 24 hrs w/o meds. It ended up being 36hrs. I started it monitored in my Dr office 8mg/2mg films. No precipitated withdrawals & I felt great. I feel like me again! Lifesaver!"

10

January 15, 2017

27

137

167,372

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have had Skyla since i was 20, 2 years now. It is meant for women who have not had a baby before. I took some ibuprofen before and got it done in less than 5 mins. It was pretty, pretty painful but you have to understand that they are dilating your cervex. Afterwards, I was in a little pain but was able to drive home. Laid down for the rest of the day. And 2 years later I still love it!! I did get an ovarian cyst like a year ago but when I felt abdominal pain I went to my dr. No complications. Had no period for 1 year but overall feel great. It's not for everyone but it has worked great for me. Also, I have not used a condom since I got it and never pregnant. "

9

March 30, 2016

10

141

211,706

Lamotrigine

borderline personality disorde

"This medication is amazing. I started at 5mg and am on 150mg now. It's changed my life tremendously. I also haven't gained any weight from it. (I was originally on Zyprexa and had gained 50 pounds) In fact, Lamictal has helped me lose weight and stabilize my weight. I love this medication so much because life is 1000x more manageable and I never knew I could feel this way. I was so close to ending my life and this medication saved me along with learning DBT skills. However, it was really uncomfortable until I got stabilized on the 150mg. Going up to 200mg also made me too numb. I recommend this medication most definitely as someone who has gone through the awful trial and error of testing medications."

10

June 4, 2017

14

128

29,253

Topiramate

migraine prevention

"Started Tomamax at 25 mg Sept 2nd. Had constant dizziness right away all day and night. Stuck to it as it was slightly decreasing my migraines. Had to cancel a follow up apt with Neurologist due to an emergency and would take about a month to get back in so I was now on it for 6 weeks at the 25 mgs. A week before my apt while at work I started stuttering really bad and just couldn't put my sentences together and was very out of it. My supervisor took me to the ER thinking I was having a stroke. They did both a CT scan and a brain MRI but they were clean. I continued for another week same symptoms. Stopped the Topamax and it has all gone away."

1

November 5, 2016

9

131

89,400

Celexa

anxiety and stress

"I'm 29 years old...(Mother of 2 boys) I lost my grandma (who raised me) on June 10th (My birthday). She was my everything. This is the first time I've experienced losing someone this close to me. I've had a very difficult time dealing with is, crying everyday....and it has affected me at work with having less patience for things...anxiety, etc. Which I already had anxiety at night before she ever passed away. I've been on Celexa for 5 days and I haven't cried since then. It has made me feel more calm....more understanding of things. My anxiety has subsided a great deal....the only down side is I'm having a little bit of insomnia which I know is a side effect. I'm optimistic about the future now. "

9

July 26, 2014

146

127

46,801

Clindamycin

acne

"I love love love this product. It is truly the only thing that has worked for my acne. I am lucky and haven't experienced any side effects. I know that every body is different but I recommend trying it."

10

March 29, 2014

60

39

129,408

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I recently got the Mirena IUD since I am a sexually active 16 year old & I don't a want a baby! I went to my health clinic which pretty much does anything for teens under 18 years of age for free. When I got the IUD I was told to take medication before I came and I probably should had listened! Because when they pinch your cervix to put it in it feels like really bad cramps. I suggest taking 4 (depending on the pill) of some kinda of pain reliever 4 & 1 hour prier to the procedure. After I got it heading home I had bad cramps my symptom's lasted for about a week and a half which sucked I had all the symptoms of pregnancy you could say. Symptom's were high sense of smell, nausea, couldn't keep down most foods, light headed, bleeding"

6

August 9, 2015

6

147

17,259

Aggrenox

ischemic stroke, prophylaxis

"I had a single pure sensory (lacunar Infarct) stroke. Aggrenox was prescribed. It caused a bad headache only on the first day. I've been taking it for over fifty months. No side effects. No further strokes since the first one."

10

January 21, 2010

45

40

41,765

Clonidine

opiate withdrawal

"After having Catapres given to me at a detox I cannot imagine detoxing without it. Whether detoxing cold turkey or through tapering I would recommend Catapres for anyone who's going through opiate withdrawal."

10

March 20, 2014

199

33

41,623

Clonidine

perimenopausal symptoms

"I am almost 43 and started having hot flashes a year and a half ago. My daytime hot flashes were terrible. Talk about embarrassing. I looked like a sweating tomato. Everyone was always asking if I was ok. How do you tell perfect strangers to back off politely. I was 'slightly' irritable. At night was a thousand times worse. I felt like I was trying to sleep in a puddle. Tired of washing my pillows and linens everyday.. Started 0.1 mg twice a day today hoping it works. I am tired of living in a sauna. It's hard to even stay hydrated this way. It has to stop."

7

January 21, 2017

22

108

139,984

Hydrocortisone / pramoxine

hemorrhoids

"I have used AnalPram singles on and off for years now and had great success. The problem I have with this generic Hydrocortisone kit from Acella is that the applicator is of very poor quality. It has squares cut out on the sides to allow the cream to disperse. These square cutouts are raised slightly along the smooth applicator and tend to scrape the thrombosed tissue as it enters an already swollen and painful part of the body. The poor construction of the applicator causes pain and bleeding. The holes on the side of the applicator should not be square but round so as to not cause scraping upon entry. This is a sign of poor quality control within the company that should be looked into by it's company officials. Someone is going to get hurt"

5

March 2, 2012

14

136

200,414

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"It works!!! I smoked for 20+ years and on Dec 17, 2013 will be 1 year without 1 drag. I was buying 2 packs a day for the final 6-7 years. Around $12 a day and about $4400 a year with a total in the last 5 years $22,000. That makes me crazy. The addiction is real. I don't know if I could of stopped without Chantix, but I know I did stop because of it. It made the taste become disgusting like no other. The urge slowly left my head. After 3 weeks and the "WANT" to really quit. I DID IT! The withdrawals were in the form of severe muscle aches about a month after. That lasted also 1 month. Bring cigarette free is truly being free. My wife kisses me again. I tried literally every method to quit before Chantix. Nothing worked. Chantix does...."

10

November 9, 2013

28

147

164,473

Diclofenac

pain

"After suffering for 3 mo post op joint pain for a torn medial meniscus I was started on Voltaren pills and within 12 hours I was pain free and walked up stairs again-- a miracle! I had also developed plantar fasciitis in the opposite foot from hobbing and it immediately was gone also! I can tell after 12 hours when it is wearing off because the pain starts to return."

10

April 14, 2014

62

70

173,317

Alli

obesity

"Rated Alli an 8 as I am using in conjunction with weight watchers, so don’t know if it is WW, Alli or the combination of the two, I have not experienced any side effects and week 1 lost 5lb"

8

October 10, 2017

8

39

128,018

Phentermine

obesity

"It did the trick, I lost about 30 pounds but I was a crazy woman. Phen gave me short term memory, a foggy mind, I got angry a lot, I felt unmotivated to study.....and later down the line, I started to develop jaw pain, back pain, heart palpitations, and anxiety...all of what I listed are side effects of phen.. So please listen to your body. You have to get off the phen sometime so really concentrate on loosing the weight and developing good eating habits and do not depend on the pill as a crutch. If you do, it will surely be your down fall. It is easy to get caught up that way. For me it's almost like a double edged sword. I went from a size 12 jeans to 7 but almost lost my mind in the process."

3

August 22, 2016

20

140

14,901

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I've been on this for a little over a month. The first pack was a little rough. Spotting, night time nausea, some bloating, breast tenderness, I felt tired, more anxiety than usual and just blah. I never had a breakout tho, and my skin is prone to hormonal zits. However as the month went by I got better and now starting my second pack I have had zero side effects. Hopefully it stays that way. I'm satisfied with it so far :)"

9

August 19, 2017

3

82

73,913

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"Well, this is the first birth control pill I've been put on in my life, and the first month was horrid. I had a crazy-long period and lost my sex drive and was an emotional wreck. It's been a second month now, and the spotting is gone and my sex drive is back and the period was very short, so I'm satisfied. "

9

March 20, 2012

15

63

201,061

Zoloft

depression

"I have been on Zoloft for 7 months now and it has really improved my life. The first few weeks were absolutely BRUTAL. Couldn't focus, super dizzy, nausea, more depressed, etc. However, I stuck with it and after about a month, the depression started to get much better. Of course, I still have my days (who doesn't?) but I would highly recommend trying Zoloft if you can get through the first few weeks. It truly has changed my life for the better."

8

April 10, 2017

52

82

103,916

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've used Levora for almost a year now. I do have a heavier period however they seem to be getting lighter which freaked me out at first until I learned that is what this pill is supposed to do. When I do get my period I tend to get more moody and angry but when I start the new pack this moodiness ends. As for birth control I find it works very well."

9

August 26, 2014

5

73

157,552

Emtricitabine / rilpivirine / tenofovir

hiv infection

"Only side effects I've had is gas, stomach craps, diarrhea but only go to the bathroom once or twice a day. I was diagnosed on June 5 2013 and my viral load was 89,000 and my CD4 258. On July 30 2013 I decided to get checked before starting treatment. My viral load went down on its own to 44,000 and my CD4 down to 248. I was prescribed COMPLERA on August 1st 2013 and I've been on it for 3 days. My first lab since Complera is Sept 1 so I will keep you updated."

10

August 3, 2013

7

96

222,706

Topamax

migraine prevention

"I started having migraines a week after starting the birth control pill as a teen. Over the years (I'm now 55) I have tried many drugs for the treatment of or prevention of migraines. I get the classic vascular migraine with an aura each time I get a migraine. I finally was prescribed Topamax as a preventative, the final dose that worked was 75mg in am and 75mg in pm. My migraines went from daily to MAYBE once a month. I took this for 3 years at least. I was just at the point of quitting it when I lost my job so I had no choice. The reason I was quitting it was that I lost SO MUCH WEIGHT that I looked anorexic! And soon realized that my memory was HORRIBLE!"

6

September 7, 2015

30

132

203,702

Suvorexant

insomnia

"I found this wonderful. Tried so many sleeping pills and they only worked for a while. They also didn't let me fall asleep ‘normally’. Bellsomra did the opposite. For the 1st time since I was a kid, I’ve been able to fall asleep like a normal person within 20-30 min and keeps me asleep. The two major negative points in reviews on here were that it (1) didn’t work and (2) they were tired the next day. But both have logical explanation (something I had to learn when I started taking it). Like all sleeping medicines, it will make you sedated in morning for few days. Also, the biggest thing, Fat in your stomach prolongs absorption by 4hrs. This would obviously make you think it’s not working when you are trying to go to sleep and make you sedated longer in AM"

9

October 12, 2017

0

142

38,366

Phenazopyridine

dysuria

"I'm a man with UTI which is much less common than in women. My Dr. tells me that my case is fairly bad and seems surprised that I didn't complain more about the considerable pain while urinating. He prescribed antibiotics to heal the infection and this drug to help with pain and urgent feeling of needing to go. I experienced gut wrenching nearly vomit inducing pain while urinating on this medicine while prior to dosage I was experiencing discomfort to start urine flow but manageable pain that subsided when ending urination. The primary difference with this medication seemed to be more severe pain and less ability to stop it than before I was using the drug. I'll NEVER take another dosage again. Really, really rough for me."

1

August 18, 2016

13

127

23,233

Methadone

opiate withdrawal

"This medication has saved my life I'm no longer using and I've been sober for over a year now. I have chronic back pain and I was prescribed hydrocodone and than after a while Percocets. Well after some time my doctor decided to move and I was faced to find another doctor but finding a new doctor was hard and it lead me down a path of destruction than I found a doctor who would give me methadone to help with my pain and addiction and now I feel so much better."

10

May 20, 2014

26

92

195,346

Glatiramer

multiple sclerosis

"I only took it for two weeks. I have been told to stop by the nurse at shared solutions. Right from the get go I was getting bad reactions. There was the normal hard swelling 3" rash at the injection sight and the stinging pursued for hours. the next week, after an hour of the injection weakness throughout my entire body, all of my joints hurt especially my spine, horrible cold chills, and extreme nausea. These effects were lasting up to 6 hours. The injection site swelling would continue to get bigger for 3 days. I tried the massaging cold packs and warm packs... Nothing worked. I know this an extreme way to put it, but it felt like chemo...."

1

September 15, 2015

43

120

20,160

Macrobid

urinary tract infection

"I got a UTI maybe a couple days after my cycle ended and was trying to do home remedies, but my boss told me it's better to get antibiotics so I don't end up in the ER. I am on my third day of Macrobid and the only thing it really does is make me feel better, aside from using my energy to help me get better. So I really only feel fatigue, but I drink lots of water or things with Vitamin C, to help as well, and I take the capsule with bread. Other than the fatigue, it's dealing with my UTI so I can't complain."

7

February 26, 2016

24

108

135,025

Dapsone

acne

"I am so disappointed in this product I was hoping that it would help. I tried 2 different strengths but nothing worked. I stuck it out for a month and it just seemed to get worse and worse. I had cystic acne pop up in areas that I never had before. I also suffer from cystic acne and mine was pretty much cleared up, except for a few small areas. The affected areas got much worse and new areas started to pop up. My skin looks scarred and now has to heal after using this product. Everyone is different, so possibly it's just me. I do have Lupus, so this may be a factor. I definitely don't suggest it if you have sensitive skin. I have Cigna and met my pharm deductible this year but CVS wanted to charge $200 and Vons Pavilions covered at 100%."

1

November 22, 2016

6

146

192,268

Drospirenone / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"I'm still currently taking this drug, and there have been really no side affects other than an upset stomach if I don't eat when I take it, and it also makes me very touchy and angry. I used to never get raging mad but ever since I've been on the pill the simplest things set me off and I go made with out even realizing it's happening."

8

January 1, 2016

4

67

156,692

Dulaglutide

diabetes, type 2

"Been on trulicity over 8 months, 6 or so months ago, thought I had pancreatitis, stomach pain so bad, sulphur burps, stomach swollen with gas, nausea, going thru tests to find out what's wrong, then back pain that I've never had before, so severe. Already need hips and knees replaced, but knee pain got worse , nausea everyday and night, sipping ginger ale just to survive, can't eat, except for cheese nips....not till today did in realize all this may be caused by trulicity!! Thought I was dying!! Ugh happy to have found this site"

1

August 22, 2016

27

95

125,540

Dulcolax

constipation

"I been constipated all my life and this last week did a number on me. I had my husband go get me the Dulcolax and I took 2 pills and within 3 hours I was on the pot going! Only complaint I have is cramps since I took the pills and I took 2 pills at 10:30 am and now it's 9:30 pm and I still feel cramps. Next time I will only take 1 pill! I can't deal with the cramps."

9

February 23, 2014

19

82

142,039

Escitalopram

depression

"Wonderful drug but causes weight gain. I've had depression on and off for 4 years and have been on all sorts of medicines. You name it, I probably have tried it. Out of all of them, this one is truly the best. You will most definitely see an improvement in your mood, without a doubt. I am so thankful for Lexapro."

8

November 20, 2008

29

61

1,367

Sumatriptan

migraine

"At first, I thought it was great- no headache. Then, the more frequently I used the medication to treat my migraines, the more debilitating side-effects I began to experience. I could first mitigate the burning/pain and weakness in my head, neck and jaw and the general feeling of malaise/fatigue by the administration of Naproxen or Ibuprofen prior to the Imitrex, but then, even that ceased to be effective. I finally quit after experiencing total body weakness, a more severe burning/pain in my upper extremeties than ever before (accompanied by fluctuating hot/cold sensations everywhere else), irregular heartbeat and irregular breathing after administration. If you experiencing adverse side-effects- it gets worse! Please, find something else."

2

January 8, 2012

22

113

45,855

Phendimetrazine

obesity

"Today marks 4 weeks since I've been on Phendimetrazine. I've since lost 14 pounds as of this morning. Little to none exercise. I have cut back my eating because I dont tend to think about eating 24/7. I definitely need to eat better and exercise. Probably would get better results. The only real side affects I have is not sleeping well. I usually get 6 hours of sleep a night and up the rest of the time. All in all i've had a good experience. Also: I was 331lbs when i went to the doctor August 25th. I'm 227lbs today September 22nd. Good luck everyone."

10

September 22, 2015

30

105

58,508

Jolivette

abnormal uterine bleeding

"Omg, where to begin. Doc had me switch from Yasmin (on for over 15yrs) to Jolivette. I have been on it for 3 years (?). My symptoms have been: weight gain, inability to lose weight (very slow loss) despite 6 day workouts and calorie (low carb) control, hot flashes, night sweats, neck pain, headaches, low energy, terrible depression, insane hostile angry mood swings and constant irritability. I went to the doctor as I thought I might be in early menopause. A battery of tests and blood work came up empty. She dismissed that Jolivette was the cause. Finally, googled it and found countless forums of women in the same boat as me. It's been 3 weeks since I stopped the pill and most notably my moods has been so even no irritability at all!"

1

November 4, 2015

13

134

84,234

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I am starting my 3rd month of estarylla. I was nervous to start it after reading all these bad reviews but it has worked fine for me. I started taking it just for birth control but I've noticed my skin has been clearing up too. One side effect I've noticed is that I feel a little nauseous the first few days of starting a pack- nothing serious though. I also get bloated more easily. Overall, I'm satisfied with how it's working for me."

10

March 11, 2017

4

83

101,592

Methocarbamol

muscle spasm

"This was prescribed to me for back pain. I had a pinched nerve in the middle of my back. I've also had back pain due to muscle spasms/Strained muscle. This is by far the best med I've taken so far (cyclobenzoprene, Flexeril, Hydrocodone to name a few). Most medications either make me too drowsy, constipated, or leave odd mucus on my stool. Methocarbomal leaves me functional & eliminates spasms. It makes me slightly woozy feeling if I haven't eaten anything, but that's only for about 20 minutes, then it seems to go away. *These taste horrible* but if I'm in pain, I don't care. 9/10 for this I'm not a heavy med user, and I honestly don't like taking medication. As soon my pain became manageable, I stopped taking these..But they DO work"

9

March 21, 2017

19

133

41,810

Clonidine

benzodiazepine withdrawal

"I also used it while weaning myself off of oxycodone. 10mg three times a day, and am now off. At the moment I am using a 0.2 Patch and it helps a lot."

7

May 30, 2012

77

33

215,688

Copper

birth control

"I love it! The insertion was the most painful experience I have ever had, but it only lasts a few seconds. My first couple periods after we're very painful, and definitely worse than before the IUD. Period was heavier too but mine were always very light so it wasn't a big deal. I also would had sudden cramping that would cause me to bend over in pain. But honestly, it wasn't that bad because it only lasted a second or two. Painkillers during period days did the trick and the cramping eased off. Now about 6 months later my period is completely normal and only have normal mild cramps during the first day. I absolutely love not having a hormone contraceptive. Moods are totally normal and I love love love it."

10

April 6, 2017

2

131

96,296

Sertraline

depression

"A week ago I would have rated it less. Today (a month and 5 days after starting it) it's a 10. I started on 50 mg Sertraline, which I've been trying to tolerate for the past 4 weeks. Nervous and hard to concentrate. For the past few nights I've been taking 25 mg (splitting the pills in half) before bed with 1.5 mg (half pill) of Melatonin. Yesterday I decided to stop taking my Ginkgo Biloba supplement because of info I read about it with Zoloft. That night, before bed, I took the 25 mg, but waited till it woke me up to take the Melatonin. Today I feel great! Hopefully, after doing the same thing tonight I will feel the same way tomorrow."

10

September 9, 2010

2

124

4,670

Belviq

weight loss

"I am 5'4 and need to lose about 30lbs. I started Belviq about two weeks ago. I have had no side effects and the results of reducing my hunger have been great. The first week I lost nearly nothing but hopped on the scale this morning and I was nearly 5lbs down. I do think it is somewhat of a mind game so you must pay attention to your diet. For me the curbing the appetite was big since my problem with eating was never what I ate but more about how much I ate. I am tracking my diet on an app and it seems to be motivating to continue....My concerns are when I get off, will I just gain it all back?"

7

June 26, 2015

45

124

67,103

Magnesium hydroxide

constipation

"I read comments here about MOM taking it too far in the reverse. The directions and some patience are very important factors. My mother is 101 so we are very careful. After many years of chronic constipation and emergency room visits where even the ER couldn't easily help, we learned MOM taken correctly gives gentle relief over the course of a day or so. Our doctor explained MOM pulls moisture into the bowel to give relief, so it makes sense people are giving themselves the reverse problem by being too much in a hurry. Can't say enough about this rediscovered old friend. It is the most natural choice."

10

October 28, 2016

21

108

22,574

Pylera

helicobacter pylori infection

"I’m so happy I read these other reviews. My only side effect is fatigue, I mean exhausted. Plus all these pills, 12 a day. I'll just be happy when this cycle ends. My GI put me on Linzess at the same time as this and I’m still constipated. I swear I need a stick of dynamite. I’ve been drinking my Myralax every other day. Stools do come out hard and dark. I haven't had any issue other than the fatigue. I’m hoping I get rid of the H Pylori because it caused serious anemia for me. Found mine through an endoscope. Fingers crossed."

8

September 18, 2017

2

103

164,068

Ibuprofen

sciatica

"800 mg helped with my pain. It takes about an hour to work then pain is manageable. I have minimal side effects, a little headachy and slightly tired. I can take this and get relief without feeling drugged."

10

March 10, 2016

23

38

148,518

Mirena

birth control

"I've had it 5 months now, and I am getting it out next week. I've had some CRAZY side effects on this thing, the doctor swears it's local hormone release so Mirena can't be the problem, but its the only thing that's changed in my life. Insertion sucked but it wasn't unbearable, I had severe cramping after insertion. Since I've been on it I've had a decrease/change in libido, continual spotting, almost constant cramping, headaches every day, mood swings, increased levels of depression, a ridiculous flare up in acne, lower back pain, and achy/dry eyes (I wear contact lenses and I've never had this problem until the IUD). Doctor did not discuss any potential side effects with me before inserting."

2

May 13, 2017

15

120

215,756

Copper

birth control

"I've been on paragard since Aug I've been on my period since I've only stopped a total of maybe 3 weeks out of 6 months horrible. What can I do helpppppppp"

5

February 7, 2017

2

31

223,952

Levonorgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I agree with several others on here. I have had this inside of me for less than 2 weeks and I got it to help relieve my heavy cramping and periods. This only makes it worse!!! it's a nightmare. i have taken days off work because i am so cramped. my period has lasted 10 days now and no sign of stopping. The Dr's office put me on Vicodin to help relieve the pain but even with that within 2 hours i am hurting again. What a slap in the face. I cannot wait to get this out of me. I will take my regular period any day of the week! I feel so bad for the others who are going through this. :("

1

December 5, 2016

12

124

101,222

Invega

schizophrenia

"This medication is an absolute waste of time. I have been on Invega for a little less than 2 years now and I can with absolute confidence ascertain that it has done nothing for me. Aside from the decrease in sexual appetite and libido, difficulty having and maintaining erections, little to no ejaculatory fluid (which is really frustrating btw), the muscle tremors I am experiencing, and the 30 pounds I have gained since starting this medication , it is with no doubt an absolute and total waste of money. I definitely would not recommend this medication to anyone. Save yourselves the time and money and DO NOT take this medication."

1

May 20, 2017

5

110

73,601

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I've been on this pill for 3 months now. Dr. switched me to it because I have endometriosis and the original birth control I was on (Loestrin) wasn't helping my symptoms. I've been symptom free for 2 months now. I've had no nausea or weight gain. I have been breaking out but considering the symptoms I had with the endometriosis I'll take a little acne if it means my pain is gone. Periods have gotten much lighter and shorter. So far so good!"

9

May 22, 2013

7

83

58,969

Chlordiazepoxide / clidinium

irritable bowel syndrome

"I've had irritable bowel syndrome since the 1960s. Librax (started about 1992) stops the spasms that create diarrhea. It also relaxes the gut when it knots up and made me constipated at times. I used to live in clinics, be doubled up with pain-covered, with sweat, and on a highly restricted diet. After 15 years, I can have a cup of coffee in the morning. I can eat dry cereals, eggs and bacon. I hike, can wear light colored pants, sample most foods. I still can't handle sugar, but I can nibble on fries or a salad, eat an occasional apple or peach. Now my problem is continually getting scripts for Librax, because I seem normal. I have real fear about not getting Librax and ending up sicker than a dog."

10

July 1, 2011

64

131

1,837

Colchicine

pseudogout, prophylaxis

"Had excruciating leg and knee pain for weeks until finally diagnosed as pseudo-gout. Colchicine did wonders and now virtually pain free. Now the bad news. Three doctors have said it will no longer be made available. "

10

January 5, 2012

7

37

89,263

Celexa

anxiety and stress

"I have been on Celexa since May and was reluctant to start since I had read all sorts of bad reviews on the internet. However, I am so glad I did because it has truly changed my life. I used to stress over everything and I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder. I feel 100% better. Celexa has allowed me to take control of my emotions, to read situations more clearly and to put things in my life into perspective so that I am not in a constant state of anxiety. I did not experience any side-effects. This drug has allowed me to take back the control of my life and has stopped that constant worried voice that was in my head. I highly recommend it to anyone who has the same issues as myself."

9

January 22, 2016

148

133

227,050

Etonogestrel

birth control

"Before I got nexplanon I looked up reviews. Which was a horrible idea. I read tons and tons of bad things about it. Eventually I built up the courage to finally get it. These are my "pros" and "cons". Pros: I didn't have to worry about taking a pill or changing a patch/ ring/ diaphram. I only had 2 periods! And I didn't get pregnant on it! Cons: gave me headaches. Hot flashes and I felt super nauseous when I would get hungry. And I gained 50 pounds! Today was 9 months of me being on it. I got it removed this morning. Now I'm going to try Mirena. Not every form of birth control is right for everyone!"

9

July 11, 2014

12

119

173,710

Brexpiprazole

major depressive disorde

"I have taken this drug for 2 days, and I am stopping. I am experiencing the worst insomnia from this med., only one I have added. I was prescribed Rexulti for anxiety and depression."

2

September 24, 2016

21

34

61,866

Citalopram

anxiety and stress

"I have had absolutely no side effects while on this medication. My anxiety is obviously not "cured" but the symptoms are much more manageable and they occur less frequently . My life has SIGNIFICANTLY improved since beginning Celexa. Not only do I feel less anxious most of the time, but my social skills have improved. I'm not afraid to talk to people as much anymore. I know some people believe that antidepressants change who you are, but that is not true. If they do, that is not the drug for you. The right antidepressant is suppose to allow you to be who you are without (as much) anxiety. **IMPORTANT: You do have to be on the look out for drug interactions. There are many antibiotics you shouldn't take while taking Celexa including Cipro.**"

9

August 9, 2015

63

133

147,367

Alprazolam

anxiety

"I'm prescribed Xanax XR 3mg which is the highest strength. My psychiatrist took me off of 2 mg Klonopin because it wasn't doing much for me. Xanax XR works well and I used to take instant release Xanax between 1 and 2 mg and I feel like the instant release caused a high feeling. Oh and do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine unless you want to make a huge fool of yourself and not remember a thing you did."

8

September 25, 2011

0

81

197,011

Paroxetine

anxiety and stress

"I have been on Paxil for a year now. I can honestly say overall it works wonders for my anxiety and stress. However, the weight gain is too much for me to deal with. It is difficult to lose weight on Paxil. I am going to be changing meds soon. If you have no weight issues to begin with or not self conscious of weight gain, give it a try. This medication is great for its intended purposes."

8

October 16, 2015

33

78

96,311

Sertraline

anxiety and stress

"I have been on this drug for about 3 years. When I first started taking it worked great. For the last year or so I feel like it is no longer working."

5

July 21, 2010

5

32

42,733

Xulane

birth control

"I could even last two days with the Xulane. I had the Evra patch years ago and liked it so I thought I'd give this patch a try. Literally after have it on for a couple of hours I got a migraine and then woke up to medium-severe cramps that lasted all day along with the headaches and then nausea. I literally felt sick to my stomach. After taking it off I was able to feel a little better, no more major cramps but still feel sick. Hoping this goes away soon. I'm absolutely done with BC. Rather be celibate. Oh and I forgot to mention I literally gained 3/4lbs within 2 damn days"

1

February 7, 2017

8

114

104,380

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I just finished my third month of Levora pills and have no plans to start a fourth. Although it did prevent pregnancy and help to regulate my periods, I have experienced horrible depression, anxiety, and a major increase in appetite. I don't think I've ever felt so awful emotionally as I have on this pill. Great that it worked for others, but this is definitely not the pill for me."

2

February 15, 2012

8

70

87,376

Dulcolax Laxative

bowel preparation

"I'm with John. Not sure what most people do wrong but I only got cramps the second time I took it and for less than a min. Only because I was sitting and holding in gas. I took it because for 5 years I've been irregular. 3 months ago went to the hospital where I was told it was just CONSTIPATED HEARTBURN which meds didn't help and I didn't understand because I was RELEASING everything. But for three days I've been constipated and struggled until bottom came bloody. This had me FEELING SO MUCH BETTER."

9

August 19, 2015

3

95

102,389

Aripiprazole

schizophrenia

"I was taking a lot of pills, some of which weren't working for me. Of course what works for the guy next to me might not work for me and vice-versa because our genetic make up is different. I have been taking this drug for about 3ish years and well I didn't noticed a difference until about 2 months ago when I raised the dosage by 5mg a day. I was on other antipsychotics as well as antidepressants and stuff for bipolar disorder. I'm on 400mg injection of abilify monthly as well as 5mg pill form a day still to this day. When I raised the dosage the voices stopped. They usually come back in some environments like at work, the gym or even when I get stressed but the voices and abnormal thoughts dimmed down dramatically I feel almost normal.."

10

September 3, 2017

1

141

171,613

Wellbutrin

depression

"I have battled depression, irritability, mood swings, crying at the drop of a hat for years. I have tried Celexa and Prozac and they did nothing for me. Last week I went on Wellbutrin, I am taking 300 mg a day. The only side effect I am noticing at this point is being thirsty all the time. I can honestly say in one week's time I have really chilled out. I used to obsess over things I could not control and now I am not as bad. I am sleeping better than I have in years despite what most people have said about Wellbutrin causing sleep issues. It has also suppressed my appetite some and the urge to smoke a pack a day. (I am down to about 5 cigarettes in a day, in 1 week). I hope the benefits just continue to get better as my body adjusts to it."

10

October 20, 2011

44

151

77,976

Retin-A

acne

"i have a very sensitive and oily skin. whenever i go under the sun and or get dirt on my face i just got acnes by that day and once it stats appearing it just breaks out vulnerably leaving extreme bad scars on my face. i was just looking for my perfect products everywhere. i used a lot of things for this but finally i went to a dermatologist and he suggested me to use duac gel twice a day, retin A cream at night over spot and blemishes and suggested acne aid liquid cleanser. i just started using it for 4 days and i just felt the quick changes on my skin. my scars were getting light and all the new born pimples were just faded with my skin. it is really an excellent spot treatment and reliable drug. please have it once. greatly recommended."

8

August 6, 2015

12

146

217,097

Oxcarbazepine

seizures

"I have been taking trileptal off and on for 13 years. I tried keppra for a short time but I developed anxiety at night. Switched back to trileptal I've gone from 3 or 4 seizures a month to seizure free. I don't really experience to many side effects just a bit more sleepy during the day."

9

July 21, 2015

16

56

101,171

Invega

schizophrenia

"I was on Risperdal and I was always sleeping, gained much weight and craved for sugar. When I switched to Invega my weight went back too normal, suffer few side effects such as restlessness and sometimes anxiety but it beats those other anti-psychotics because fewer side effects and no weight gain for me. I don't like any of these medicines but I look like I'm not on any, so far so good."

7

July 18, 2013

43

72

206,521

Valsartan

high blood pressure

"Since April 2017 I have been taking valsartan for HBP...the doctor started me of first with 320mg for about, I think, 2 months, then changed to 160mg, because I it was giving me lower back pain when I mentioned it to him, also pain on my left side. My pressure continues to be high (170 to sometimes 190, plus three other medication as well for HBP. I feel like a guinea pig having to use so many BP pills. I know that salt is not the only cause for sometimes suffering from HBP, I believe it could be other things that causing HBP that Primary Care doctors not willing to tell patients . I used to take hydroclorizide...depleted me without no signs, lisinopril which had swell up my face, and others."

3

September 30, 2017

0

131

172,534

Clonazepam

panic disorde

"Have had anxiety all my life!-40 years. During one very long 3 week period of being in what my psychologist called a "panic state," I absolutely had to ask my doctor for something that would help me begin to function again. I don't prefer to medicate unless it is absolutely necessary, and while taking this is not exactly something that I wanted my situation to come to, I eventually decided that if I did not opt for some type of pharmaceutical intervention, I might have had a stroke from the insane physical stress, which was bringing me to the brink of insanity. ONE pill before bed one evening did the trick for me. It was like hitting the reset button, and I woke up rested, calm, and totally fine again. Haven't needed another pill yet."

10

February 11, 2016

54

135

226,663

Etonogestrel

birth control

"This November 2015 would make a year since I've had the Implanon. Its been the worst. I have bad sharp pain in my arm, I've gained 44lbs since then, I can't even carry my babies without my arm feeling numb and in pain. It's been so bad that people could actually feel and see how my arm swells up."

2

May 20, 2015

5

59

51,793

Zyvox

methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus infection

"I use Zyvox to control MRSA infections in my lungs. Works fairly well on other bacteria too, gives good coverage. The Liquid tastes like mediciney cream cicle. Goes down easier with apple juice for children."

9

June 1, 2013

15

35

70,245

Zofran

nausea/vomiting

"I have a variety of GI issues as well as a phobia of throwing up and ever since I've been taking Zofran ODT, I've been able to function without throwing up in the middle of the night every night. My only complaint would be that after 5 years of taking it, it doesn't work as magically as it did at the start, but it still works wonders."

10

June 18, 2017

9

67

184,214

Hydroxyzine

anxiety

"I'm prescribed 3 max MG a day for 5 years and it never has worked for me . I freak out all the time but the Dr I think gets some sort of deal due to they still want me to take them."

4

July 3, 2016

7

43

129,938

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I love this pill. I had sex when I was ovulating, there was a an issue with the condom and I took the pill 11 - 12 hours later. I was in an emotional hell waiting for my period. I cried and prayed I think like never before because I'm not ready to have a child and I don't know if I ever will. I got my period when due but it was lighter than usual and I was still worried. The next month, I had breast pain for some days and maybe some enlargement. Besides all the negative tests, I thought I was pregnant, finally I went to the Gyn and no, my uterus is empty and I am the happiest woman on earth. Maybe the pill helped me, or maybe I never got pregnant in the first place... but I recommend it anyway."

10

March 4, 2015

0

145

103,336

Celecoxib

pain

"I noticed a lot of people on here giving up after only a week or so.I have been on Celebrex for years and at different times I would stop for a week or 2 immediately I would start going downhill. Celebrex needs to build up in your system the more time you take it the more it helps.Should give it at least a month.I was on heavy pain meds for years now all I take is Celebrex I have severe neck and back problems and severe arthritis.Celebrex is a miracle drug for me without the side effects of heavy pian meds.Thank you for Celebrex it has changed my life"

9

January 12, 2017

60

109

215,990

Copper

birth control

"I had the Paragard inserted today. A little discomfort getting it put in. Nothing more than like having a Pap smear done. Did not take long at all. I heard I was supposed to have period like cramps, but none yet. I can't even tell I have it in there. I do go back in a month to have ultrasound to make sure it is still in place. So far, so good"

8

February 3, 2016

3

72

226,395

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got the Nexplanon injected in March 2015, up until 2 weeks ago I was loving it! Ok I got the Depo Shot for 16 years and it was great. But my Obgyn made me stop getting it because of my bone density. In those 16 years I only had maybe 2 or 3 periods and I loved it! Ok now with the Nexplanon I noticed at first I had no spotting or period up to these past 2 weeks and sometimes I bleed lightly or just spot so I'm finding myself having to use tampons, something I was not used to. But when I first noticed some spotting about a month ago, my obgyn gave me some birth control pills and it stopped then, but here I am now worse and I really don't know what to do because the pills won't stop it now. "

8

August 16, 2015

2

147

197,576

Paroxetine

panic disorde

"I didn't realize how much Paxil helped with my panic disorder until my doctor tried to ween me off of it (I am bipolar, and SSRI's can cause mania), but now after a couple weeks of weening, I am having severe panic attacks. So yes, Paxil does work for panic disorder."

10

March 17, 2008

59

51

122,874

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestrel

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I would rather deal with 1-3 days per month of cramps than living every single day of my life with acne, female baldness (was getting there anyway), nausea/vomiting, migraine headaches, skin peeling, no sex drive/inability to orgasm, irritability/crying/depression/anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, shaking, high blood pressure. Omg - stay away from this stuff if you can! "

1

December 15, 2015

2

56

45,346

Fluoxetine

anxiety and stress

"Prozac completely changed my personality to worse. I was a worrying, anxious person and after 3 months of prozac I stopped caring about anything, starting having agressive bouts of being irritable, and also killed my libido. Regret having taken this. Therapy is the answer for me and I am sure for maaaaaaany people who take this medicine."

1

June 30, 2015

4

57

1,368

Sumatriptan

migraine

"Imitrex has been a life saver for me. I keep a few tablets with me at all times. Imitrex relieves my headaches 100% of the time. It relives my migraines but it also works on all the other types of headaches too. At least for me it does. I usually only need one 50mg tablet but on a rare occasion I will have to take a second tablet 30 to 60 minutes after the first to get relief. I don't know what I'd do without this medicine. I guess I'm one of the lucky ones because I suffer no side effects at all when taking Imitrex."

10

November 27, 2011

3

106