Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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195,288	Prometrium	progesterone insufficiency	"I'm 48, and found that this nicely balanced the issues I'm having with estrogen dominance. I've had no side effects that I can tell, but a real clearing up of the fuzzy brain, night sweats, and trouble sleeping. I love it!"	9	March 4, 2009	108	41
86,746	Amlodipine / benazepril	high blood pressure	"I was on Lotrel for approximately 3/4 months. Had severe swelling and pain in legs and feet. Did not do much in making my blood pressure any lower. No longer on this medicine."	1	January 30, 2010	37	33
217,644	Strattera	adhd	"People bad talk this stuff but it has helped me immensely with attention span, focus, socializing, depression, and my executive function overall. Helped almost immediately for me. Very few side effects. Good stuff"	9	September 13, 2016	35	33
138,427	Phentermine	weight loss	"I had gastric bypass in 2001 and lost 215 lbs. I gained 60lbs back, still a lot better than 365lbs, but too heavy. So I started Phentermine 37.5 mg. It's worked great. I feel like I did at the beginning of my bypass. I can't wait to see how much I've lost. I started it in July 19 and I'm down 14 lbs, nearly 1 lb a day."	9	August 5, 2013	27	68
207,069	Emollients	dry skin	"Cracked dry and itchy skin on my hands is much better after three weeks of use. I no longer fear getting my hands wet which used to cause a flare up of eczema especially on my knuckles. This is the best results I have had from any treatment in years. The only problem I did have was after putting it on my face after shaving (as directed by my doctor) vapors from the cream irritated my eyes."	9	October 1, 2009	26	77
68,150	Plan B	emergency contraception	"I am 22 and not on birth control currently for neurological reasons. A day or two after my period ended (Sunday, Oct 18), I had sex with a condom. The condom broke and we did not notice until we were finished. We went and got the pill and I took it within an hour of the unprotected sex. The next day I was mildly fatigued and had some mild cramping for a few days, but no side effects other than that. Exactly one week later, October 25th, I began bleeding. This is considered withdrawal bleeding from the pill. Exactly four weeks after the withdrawal bleeding begun, I got my period! I suggest taking a pregnancy test any time you worry about it, but know your period can be late from it's normal time because of the pill. IT WORKS!"	10	November 22, 2015	15	139
75,219	Mirapex	periodic limb movement disorde	"My husband had PLMD and Restless Legs for decades and it continued to get worse. He was given Mirapex and the first night it was if a miracle had happened. It completely stopped all the crazy movements that we both had endured. Life changing."	10	March 18, 2016	14	44
83,578	Tiger Balm	pain	"I bought Tiger balm over the counter to help ease my shoulder and neck pain and possibly to try on my back as I get stiff and feel constant pain due to a previous back injury. I use this ontop of strong medication (after consulting the gp) to help my muscle pain. It leaves a cold tingly feeling if you use it on a large area but it doesn't last long, helped the flexibility in my back and eased off the muscle pain in my neck and shoulders. It lasts for a few hours and doesn't smell too bad. I have the red ointment one with cinnamon in and its not an unpleasant smell. The balm does stick to your fingers a bit and takes a bit of scrubbing to get off. But overall a very good option for topical pain/joint medication. Would recommend trying!"	7	February 18, 2017	3	145
196,275	Fluvoxamine	obsessive compulsive disorde	"I was prescribed Luvox for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder even though I don't think I have OCD. I think I have anxiety and panic disorder/depression. I have excessive worrying, panic attacks, sleeping problems, ruminations but no compulsions I can think of. However my psychiatrist says I have OCD and put me on Luvox. Immediately my sleep improved and my excessive worrying has been reduced by about 50%. I am so much more relaxed. However I don't seem to really care about anything and its hard to get out of bed and do much even on a low dose (25mg). I feel like I am in slow motion and I'm always tired. My body also feels like I have weights attached to it. I see a new psychiatrist in two weeks."	6	July 3, 2013	79	129
36,334	Imiquimod	human papilloma virus	"I had warts a few years back and used the cream. They recently reappeared but I'm using the cream again. It was very effective the first time around. I didn't have to use it for that long before seeing improvements! Hoping for a similar experience this time around."	7	September 3, 2014	29	48
194,092	Gildess Fe 1.5 / 30	birth control	"This is the 3rd pill I've been on, and I have mixed feelings. Simply because I don't get regular periods whatsoever and that is really scary. Other than that it's great."	7	January 18, 2016	7	31
225,487	Bupropion	major depressive disorde	"Was very depressed and hadn't slept in 4 days. Was diagnosed with manic depression and insomnia. Was put on Wellbutrin XL and trazodone for sleep. They both have been a miracle for me. No side effects from either except for dry mouth."	10	June 9, 2014	93	42
167,678	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have had my Mirena for 4 years and have not had one problem. I haven't had a period since it was put in. I haven't gained any weight and no other problems reported."	10	December 15, 2015	14	34
102,527	Aripiprazole	depression	"Been on the drug for a few months now put on 2 stone and not happy about the weight at all as always have battled with my weight. Everyone says they have noticed the difference in me but think it's just the weight that's getting me down."	1	May 12, 2016	13	47
80,298	Tylenol with Codeine #4	pain	"I have been taken hydrocodone for years. My doctor wanted me to try the Tylenol 4. It did absolute nothing for the pain at all. He switched me back to the hydrocodone."	1	December 22, 2014	38	32
17,020	Phillips' Milk of Magnesia	constipation	"I took 3 tbsp and it worked like crazy within 2 hours for me. So far I have been back and forth in the bathroom for 7 times. I drank some more water after the 5th time and it made me run back twice more. If I ever have to use it again, I will only take 1tbsp."	8	May 24, 2015	31	58
112,066	Gabapentin	neuropathic pain	"Was proscribed this medication for neurological damage from a refused Cervical Spine Block. Because I now suffer from Neurological Damage my sensitivity to any noise or sound has intensified to 300% some days. I already suffer from Anxiety and PTSD so it did not help the nerves in my neck. Script was for 100mg 4xs daily I have only made it to 100mg every 12 hours because I only took it when I was feeling my nerves in my neck tighten. I have taken no more then 200mg daily for 3 days. I can't take this medication I'd rather have anxiety then deal with Acid in my throat all day and a stomach not feeling so happy. Not for me for pain it is great ."	5	August 8, 2017	2	126
157,897	Accutane	acne	"I have taken Accutane twice. It cleared up my face and body acne. I had severe cystic acne. I took Accutane for 5 months the first time and 3 months the second time. I have had clear skin for 2 years. Drug changed my life and helped with my self esteem tremendously. I had very bad acne. I do not recommend this drug if you have mild acne."	10	March 22, 2011	2	68
199,100	Depo-Provera	birth control	"I am only limited to a few options because I am on Seizure meds, before the meds I responded very well to the pill! This is my 3rd Depo Provera shot and I feel like a completely different person for the worst.. I have no sex drive, I have panic attacks daily, my hair started falling out, I literally sit in my room depressed when I'm not working, my vision changed, I have upper back pain and neck pain, I am tired all the time.. I miss the girl I used to be before this Injection.. My bloodwork is perfect, I've had several test done. This drug is a poison and I can't wait until March for me to decline to never get it again!"	1	February 1, 2016	7	125
47,323	Flonase	rhinitis	"Flonase is the only medication that effectively treats my allergies the best I have tried other medications and when my allergies are at their Peak at their worst I get terribly sick with a sinus infection upper respiratory bronchitis I get a lot of problems but with Flonase it clears all that right up and keeps me from getting sick"	10	June 5, 2017	4	60
212,471	Prograf	organ transplant, rejection prophylaxis	"I am 4 1/2 years post liver transplant. Take 2mg 2 x daily since initial year. Not aware of any particular side effects. Have had no incidence of rejection as far as I know. Overall, drug appears to do what it is supposed to do, thankfully."	9	June 14, 2009	14	46
174,698	Anakinra	still's disease	"I was diagnosed 2 months ago with Still's disease and began therapy with Kineret ASAP per my Rheumatologist's recommendation. Almost magically my symptoms that had previously left me bedridden and miserable subsided- within 2-3 days. Injecting daily is a pain in the butt and was difficult to learn at first, and I began experiencing some mild injection site reaction in the 3rd week, but otherwise would not know where I'd be without this medication. If you can stomach the daily needle and occasional red/itchy ISR, Kineret is well worth it!"	9	August 27, 2017	0	90
30,896	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"It was the absolute worst feeling in the world!!! As soon as I inserted it into my vagina it started to burn and I was cry so hard. You vagina should never burn that bad. I'll just take the prescription pill instead."	1	May 2, 2017	5	42
199,986	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"On day 8, decided that I can't take a morning dose, because no matter what I usually can't keep it down. Initial nausea is fleeting but intense (much more so in the morning), and feeling somewhat nauseous all day. Ginger root pills don't touch this. also experiencing regular/constant headaches. no problems w/ vivid or disruptive dreams. I'm going to bed earlier & sleeping like a champion!! BUT as a 20 year smoker, I don't want to quit (but feel like I need to), and Chantix is AMAZING at blocking the desire to smoke. Only a week in, smoking 1/2 as much or less, and solely out of habit. No cravings, cigs no longer taste good to me."	8	January 25, 2016	22	117
134,100	Prednisone	allergic rhinitis	"DO NOT TAKE THIS. I was prescribed prednisone 5mg for 8 days, taking 8 the first day, 7 the second, 6 the third and so on. Even with being tapered off the medication I had severe withdrawal. The first few days after I felt okay, I just had a headache. Then I was so sick I could not move from bed for a full 24 hours. I was nauseous, had heart burn, an increased bpm, dizzy, and incredibly weak. It has been a few days since I started to feel bad and nothing has improved. While everyone's reaction is different, I strongly recommend you do not take this medication unless absolutely necessary."	1	May 13, 2017	4	112
68,845	Medroxyprogesterone	birth control	"So I am 19 years old it is August (a month after my birthday) so I have been on depo for there years exactly. My first couple weeks I had nausea and headaches. After my third shot I had no menstrual cycle anymore. I will say for this form of birth control is awesome. I was with a guy for a long time and never used a condom and here I am three years later and never had a pregnancy scare. So yes as birth control it works perfectly. However, throughout the years I still had some mild cramps and horrid mood swings and my right knee seemed to gradually get worse. Pains that came and went more when it rained. I am now in the middle of getting depo provera out of my system and I must say I feel like I am dying. Horrible mood swings nausea headache"	3	August 19, 2016	4	150
59,722	NuvaRing	birth control	"I've been on this Birth Control for about 2 years, I just recently stopped it in the middle of my 3 week cycle of it (I got my period 2 days after I took it out so beware). When I first started this I felt anxious a lot and always moody, definitely didn't have any libido what so ever. Also I gained so much weight, and I exercise and ate pretty decent where I shouldn't gain 30lbs all together. When it was about a year into the ring I gained about 15lbs then I stopped it for 2 months lost a few pounds easy and then put myself back on it and gained 30lbs. I really don't like it and don't plan to go back on it....it's funny when I stopped I lost 5lbs the next day."	4	March 21, 2017	3	137
43,155	Sronyx	birth control	"I've been in the pill about 3 months , I switched from Nuvaring which was a nightmare so at first I was glad there were way less strong side effects. However I started birth control pills at 140lbs 3 months later I now weigh 157 . I am constantly bloated and I want to eat like I'm pregnant all the time. I also experience extreme mood swings which I'm sure are because of the pill ( my boyfriend noticed too) My sex drive is almost non existent on top of severe vaginal dryness. I also have cramps every time I get up suddenly , which although they are way less painful than the Nuvaring ones they are constant. Lets just say I'm getting off this pill next month & definitely excited ."	6	November 10, 2013	5	132
32,385	Lisinopril	diabetic kidney disease	"I have taken Lisinopril for years, 10 mg. Just recently my kidney doctor raised me to 20 mg. This did not work because it gave me diarrhea. So now they have changed me to losartan 50 mg. I am still having diarrhea. So now the doctor needs to figure out what to give me that will help my blood pressure but NOT give me diarrhea."	8	May 15, 2016	4	65
25,072	Hylan g-f 20	osteoarthritis	"I just experienced my first Synvisc injection yesterday. It was my first time with Synvisc after previously having a cortisone injection in my right knee. The cortisone offered no relief at all, plus I experienced redness in my face and agitation to the point that I couldn't sleep for two days. My initial apprehension with the Synvisc shot was over how the actual shot would feel. Bravery is not my strong point!. I have not had enough time to evaluate how well it works yet but I can already feel an improvement. They drained a lot of fluid from my knee beforehand which I hear helps it work. The actual procedure and shot was virtually painless. The P.A. took his time and honestly, I didn't even feel a little pinch. I was very very pleased."	10	November 5, 2016	37	135
91,884	Lyrica	neuralgia	"in april/may of 2011 i my right foot kept falling asleep over a 3 day period & i had a tingling sensation creep across my groin after 3 days of my right foot falling asleep & the tingling sensation creeping across my waist i was numb from the waist down for 2 weeks since then my feet fell asleep & NEVER woke up i finally got on lyrica & and it has help some with the tingling sensations but it has me feeling oh so stoned thankfully i get my lyrica through the county health department and it doesnt cost me"	8	April 22, 2016	11	101
177,874	Duloxetine	depression	"I was diagnosed with chronic depression and put on 30 mg. I used to cry at least once each day. I have been on Cymbalta for the last 25 days and I have not even cried once. For me it only caused nausea and I lost about 3kgs, which for me was not a side effect but a motivation to use the medicine."	10	June 24, 2013	77	63
224,646	Levothyroxine	hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal	"Reviewers who have had deleterious symptoms after using this drug after thyroidectomy due to cancer were either overdosing or underdosing it. Adequate dosing has virtually no side effects for otherwise healthy patients. "	8	July 12, 2009	18	33
226,596	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I switched from the patch to Nexplanon in April 2014. The insertion procedure was pretty quick and painless. I did have a big bruise on my arm that lasted a while afterward. I had some acne and an itchy scalp, but the worst side effect was the CONSTANT BLEEDING. I didn't bleed for two weeks after insertion, but then the bleeding started and rarely stopped. It was usually only enough for a panty liner or light tampon, but it rarely went away. The bleeding was unpredictable and so frustrating. I gave my body time to adjust to Nexplanon. After one year the bleeding completely stopped for about a week, giving me hope... But it came back. I finally had it removed today and got Mirena instead. FYI removal took much longer than insertion."	4	June 2, 2015	8	133
128,628	Phentermine	weight loss	"Hello! I started Phentermine on 6/15/15. I am 28 years old, 5'5 and 200lbs. I have been taking it around 9-10 am. First two nights I did not sleep very good at all. Today is 6/18 and will be day 4, and I've lost 4 pounds. I slept better last night with help of a sleep aid. I have not noticed many side affects. I don't feel an increase in energy (not sure if it takes awhile), have not had any headaches or the shakes. I'm not counting my calories, but I am watching my portions, not eating a big meal before bed (even if it's technically our dinner), and cut out a lot of junk. I have already cut out fast food, soda pop, and Starbucks "	7	June 18, 2015	15	128
120,795	Norvasc	high blood pressure	"Norvasc has lowered my blood pressure from 160/102 to about 110/80 on 10 mg. The side effects are debilitating for me. I have horrible chest pains and unable to do much without exhaustion. I have lost so much weight due to lack of appetite. Dr. does not want to take me off because I have difficulty finding anything that lowers my blood pressure. I am also on Atenolol."	4	March 16, 2012	119	68
154,265	Nexium	gerd	"Over the years I have taken it "as needed". I try to control the acid reflux by watching what I eat. Mayo, Chocolate, mints, tomato sauces really set it off. Sometimes I forget. I try to take it as infrequently as possible because I have heard it may be responsible for decreasing bone density (I"m 69) and there may be other side effects. I was averaging one every 4-5 days. If I'm very careful can go longer, but sometimes I want to splurge. Today I refilled a prescription and noticed it was for "DR" delayed release. Anxious to see if there is any difference."	10	December 17, 2011	18	104
33,172	Microgestin Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"Switched to this from gildess 1/20 & didn't have any problems. In fact, my mood actually improved since I've been on it, but I'm not sure if that's correlated to switching pills or just life being nice to me. My gynecologist was actually astonished considering how many problems I have had with other birth control medications!"	10	June 22, 2017	5	56
106,484	Implanon	birth control	"I was on depo for 10 years. The only side effects I experienced were a complete lack of period (which I think is great) but a reduced sex drive as well. There were also concerns from my doctor that I may experience bone density loss due to extended depo use. After some thought I went with the arm implant because it seemed fairly noninvasive compared to other methods. So far so good. It's been about a month. I was told if I had a positive depo experience I should have a positive implant experience because it's the same hormone with a different delivery method. I still don't have a period ( I actually like that) but I had a bad bruise at the insertion site initially, and a month in I can still see and feel the implant and it's sensitive."	9	August 25, 2016	4	141
14,162	Triamcinolone	rheumatoid arthritis	"I have suffered excrutiating back, hip and knee pain for 15 years. I had my first injection and felt thirty years old again. I was able to walk normally and without pain. The second shot had no noticeable effect and the euphoria from the first faded away. The first was given very close to the spinal nerve involved. The second one not so close and today's shot was very close to the nerve. I would recommend this if medically cleared by all your specialists. It will change your life, at least for a while."	10	February 17, 2009	32	94
85,152	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I lost 5 pounds after a month of using Tri-Nessa. It was the 3rd or 4th birth control I tried, and the only one that keeps my period under control. With the other birth controls I tried, I had 2 periods per month! Not fun when you are a newlywed!! I have been taking Tri-nessa for 4 years and have not gotten pregnant. The only complaint I have is lower sex drive, but there are ways around that! ;-)"	9	November 10, 2015	6	79
32,072	Wellbutrin XL	depression	"Just switched over to Wellbutrin and so far, so good. I had been on Zoloft for a year, following a diagnosis of depression. Zoloft was just awful for me. The entire time I was on it, I battled chronic fatigue, no libido whatsoever, some memory loss, nerve problems, vertigo...you name it. And on top of all of that I completely stopped working out and put on 30lbs in 10 months. Feel like I am back on the road to being me on Wellbutrin. 150mg XL seems to work for me. Thank God- I was prepared to swear off any and all antidepressants if this didn't work. Also, I haven't drank alcohol for going on 10 years, so if you're sober that eliminates one of the big drawbacks for a lot of people."	6	March 4, 2016	53	132
208,319	Oseltamivir	influenza	"I'm no health guru by any means, however I caught my flu symptoms early on at day one & tried to avoid going to the doctor. By day two I had been vomiting and experienced a hellish fever.I went to the doctor and was prescribed Tamiflu. The dosing stated I take two pills per day for five days. I pretty much googled home health remedies for the flu. And it all worked out along with Tamiflu. I took one pill in the morning after eating (atleast 10min later), kept myself well hydrated with water, orange juice & ginger ale. I also made sure my protein intake was atleast 16grams. I took the second pill in the late evening after eating dinner & drinking a full glass of water. So here I am of night three with the flu & I feel great! I can breathe!"	10	March 12, 2016	6	145
202,938	Gildess Fe 1 / 20	birth control	"Honestly I had been really hesitant about starting this birth control based off the reviews it got but I've been on it for about 7 months now and seriously have no complaints! I think I experienced a little bit of nausea and fatigue the first month on it and some breakthrough bleeding up until the third month, but all those side effects have subsided and my skin has been super clear as well! My period usually lasts only about three days on this and is really light, and most important of all, I'm not pregnant!"	10	March 29, 2016	3	95
114,528	Cartia XT	supraventricular tachycardia	"I have had SVTs for about 18 years and was switched from Calan SR to this drug. I had no issues for about 4 years until recently when I was told that Cartia had been discontinued. Now I am on Diltiazem for 3 months and have already had 2 episodes in a month. I am going to try my hardest to get back on Cartia"	10	December 29, 2009	40	65
210,639	Mirtazapine	anxiety	"This medication has been a miracle for me. My anxiety has improved tenfold and it's not near as bad as it was. Most meds have side effects but the improvement in my life outweighs any of them. Although I don't feel any side real effects, I do know my appetite has increased which is good for me and I just try to eat healthy & keep away from junky food. Overall I feel so much better and sleep better too. I felt a little sleepy in the evenings when I first began taking it but this has gone away now and I don't notice anything. I'm feeling so much better."	10	May 10, 2017	53	110
49,092	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I have been on Lutera for over a year, and I love it. I'm shocked to see so many bad reviews but i guess everyone's body reacts differently so I'd just keep an open mind! I have very light, short periods, I'm no more moody than I would normally be, and haven't gained any weight. I have used other pills in the past that made me very moody and depressed and worsened my PMS symptoms but this really evened me out. the only thing I'm wondering is if this is why i have persistent acne, it never occurred to me until recently because all doctors I've asked just say oh good you're on bc that should be helping. Even if it is the cause of my acne i'm not sure i would switch because it works that good for me."	9	August 12, 2016	4	140
54,699	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"I began Contrave on March 23 2017, So three weeks now. I have just started the 2 dose in am and 2 dose in pm. I have to admit I was very excited to try this. However, the first week I had a lot of anxiety. I had read this might be a side affect so I continued to tell myself "It's just the medicine" I have lost 11 pounds in 3 weeks with no exercise. As the dose got stronger my anxiety grew, but my appetite decreased. After a week on the increased dosage the anxiety started to fade I hope it will be the same this time. The product works. If you can keep a level head, and realize the side effects will diminish. This might work for you as well. I am excited to see where I will be after a month on the full dose."	7	April 14, 2017	42	149
164,808	Trivora	birth control	"HATE IT! I've been in this medicine for 3 months now and I've balled like a baby everyday. I feel like I have no control over my emotions. I do not recommend to any female!"	2	January 10, 2016	0	35
142,338	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I'm going on 3 months with Kyleena. I'm 32 with 2 kids. Insertion was a very short-lived pinching pain. But I took ibuprofen beforehand. So far I've experienced pretty consistent spotting (can't wait to not HAVE to wear a panty liner everyday) minor back breakouts, 5 lb weight gain, and it seems that this past month I've had 2 periods- each lasting 6 days (2 days longer than usual). I get infrequent split second sharp uterine pains that come out of no where. Overall, I can't say that it has been horrible. I do think that the hormones have helped me get out of my pregnancy fog and has helped control my emotions. So that's awesome! I will give it a solid 6 months before I can make my final conclusion about Kyleena, but so far so good!"	8	October 28, 2017	1	138
186,024	Desvenlafaxine	anxiety	"After 5 years of altering my life to avoid anxiety and panic attacks and having tried many different types of medication I finally was given pristiq. I started 5 days ago and talk about a HUGE and almost immediate difference! Initially there were headaches (few days off and on) but instant energy and stable mood without anxiety! It's weird but things actually seem visually brighter and my sense of smell has increased. Appetite is down as smells are making my stomach churn so sticking with very bland foods and tons of fluids. Wide awake at night but that's normal for me. I am so grateful for feeling normal again!"	9	March 6, 2016	29	109
57,300	Oxymorphone	pain	"I just got out of the hospital and I'm in excruciating pain. The surgeon took out my hip implants and broke my femur . I have antibiotic spacers and balls put in. I was on a baseline of fentanyl plus 100 mcg every 6 minutes via PCA on top of a 250 mcg patch and 45 mg oxycodone every 3 hours and 40 mgs of Oxycontin every 8 hours. Also, Ketamine spray every 2 hours. I was released with in adequate medication and my PM doc put me on 30 mg of Opana every 3 hours."	1	October 14, 2015	12	96
78,625	Fleet Enema	constipation	"I’ve been constipated for a week now due to doctor prescribing zofran. I tried everything. Stool softeners, juice, milk of magnesia, and nothing was working. Saw fleet in store and thought I’d give it a try. It is easy to use, has lubricant, but had to get S/O to help due to I couldn’t hold it in for that long. In about 5 minutes it started to work. It was a little painful (cramping) but nothing like other laxatives cause. I feel completely empty and better then ever!"	10	November 9, 2017	0	88
43,862	Acetaminophen / codeine	pain	"I have had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed 2 days ago. To deal with the pain after my numbing injections wore off, I was prescribed Tylenol 3. When I got home, the pain from the operation was already starting to kick in, so I took one at 5 pm (which was when I got home) in hope of relieving my pain before trying to get to bed. I sat there in pain for the next 12 hrs, taking another pill every 4 hrs, and not a single bit of pain relief or drowsiness came to my aid."	1	March 12, 2017	20	99
182,272	ProAir RespiClick	asthma, acute	"With the old inhalers you could test fire it to make sure it was working. Now, how do you tell? I’ve used rescue inhalers for many years. The key word here is rescue. When I have an attack lose the ability to breathe deeply. When I use the ProAir RespiClick I can sometimes taste it on my tongue, just like with my old inhaler but I don’t get relief. The instructions say you have to wait over 5 minutes to get relief, but the medicine never seems to kick in. My doctor recommended this especially since there was a coupon."	1	September 5, 2016	10	100
133,758	Rufinamide	lennox-gastaut syndrome	"After trying many other anticonvulsants we finally found one that works! Thank you soo much to those who invented this drug. My daughter 8 year old used to have gezillion seizures and drop attacks in a day. Now she has none! Yup! 0 attacks. She is seizure free for a year now."	10	August 19, 2015	7	52
98,436	Nexplanon	birth control	"I have to say that Nexplanon from personal experience has been the best birth control and decision I have ever made. I don't have to worry about putting or taking something. It is just in my left arm and don't feel anything. When the Dr first put it on me I was super nervous but it was a short sting. The only symptoms I got was feeling fatigued and migraines. No fun. My period last 3 weeks but it was very light. Now I don't even get my period. Had it for 6 months and I love it!"	10	January 5, 2015	13	98
26,656	Sprintec	birth control	"This is my sixth month on Sprintec for acne. I started on Yaz and within the first week, I was so sick I couldn't take it and called my doctor to switch. I was also nauseous for the first week of every month, for about four months. It slowly got better and now I feel no side effects at all. My acne is a thousand times better and it's so relieving to have clear skin. Also I recently became sexually active and it's much more convenient than any other form of birth control. Make sure you stick it out, you'll get over the nausea eventually. I took Dramamine which helped suppress the sickness but it made me tired, but it made it bearable so I say try it."	8	July 11, 2012	3	128
16,041	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I took this pill for about a month. I started it on the first day of my period like my Dr recommended. Week 2 after my period I spotted for like two days. Spotting stopped and started a few days later. The pill made me very angry as well. My period I'd now 12 days late , I'm afraid I'm pregnant. But maybe this is just a side affect of the pill???"	1	June 9, 2016	1	72
183,795	Cymbalta	diabetic peripheral neuropathy	"Debilitating side effects after only 2 hours with only one 60mg pill. Extreme sweating, fatigue, difficulty swallowing and walking. Next came the nausea and intense insomnia. Had to call in sick to work the next day due to lack of sleep and weakness. Didn't get out of bed until 3 pm."	1	June 9, 2009	37	51
111,756	Gianvi	birth control	"AWFUL. I know it's different for everyone but this has been awful. I've tried 4 different birth controls and now I'm on this one. I have terrible cystic acne because of it, even have acne on my legs!!!! None of this has ever happened since before I started this. If I could post pictures I would. Also, I do not have a period. I mean that's kinda nice but I always take at least two pregnancy tests a month to make sure, even though I'm being safe. I'm not saying I wouldn't recommend it, because you should at least try it to see if it works for you. Good luck!"	4	August 12, 2016	1	110
8,304	Zolpidem	insomnia	"I went from working nights (3:30pm-12:00am) to working 7am-3:30. I would keep thinking all night and I couldn't shut my brain off. I have always had problems with insomnia, so much so that some times I would stay up for days at a time. I was prescribed Ambien by my doctor and I started taking it at night. It worked. The first time I took it I started hallucinating. I saw two of everything and I couldn't hold my head up. I woke up and felt fine. So I kept taking it. Slowly I started getting very sad as I woke up. I thought about doing terrible things to myself. After being awake for a couple hours I was fine. This drug made me very depressed. I never abused this medication. I was very careful. Effects are different for everyone."	6	March 26, 2015	31	140
162,278	Hyaluronan	osteoarthritis	"Had my fourth and final shot 3 days ago. Walked 2.25 miles this morning about 95% pain free. I was told it does take time to get the full effect, and I sense it is really starting to kick in. Hopeful and grateful."	9	October 28, 2016	34	43
226,963	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I got the Nexplanon in August, 2 months after having my 2nd son. I had my period September but for 3 weeks! I hated that part. It is now October and I haven't had my period. I am going to take a pregnancy test, just in case. But I hope it's just the birth control causing me not to have started yet. Other than that I love this form of birth control and will definitely get it again. I did have hives and still get them but its nothing manageable and not enough to give it a bad rap."	10	October 14, 2014	5	99
42,018	Simcor	hyperlipoproteinemia	"I am experiencing very brittle nails and have been on SIMCOR for at least 6 months. My nails are constantly breaking down to the quick and splitting. I suspect the reason is the SIMCOR as I had healthy normal nails prior to taking this drug. However, I am also going through menopause so this probably doesn't help. My cholesterol levels have improved but I will discuss this possible side effect with my cardiologist at the next visit."	7	September 10, 2009	5	77
71,043	Rituximab	rheumatoid arthritis	"My rheumatoid arthritis was so severe that I have had four joint replacements (both hips and both knees) within 4 years. I have tried Enbrel, Humira, and Remicade and none of them were effective. My joints were stiff and my flares were frequent, I was in so much pain and was very depressed because of my limitations. My Rhuematologist, who I feel is totally the best, told me about Rituxan (rituximab) and I agreed to try it in 2010. After my first infusion, I felt this was miracle pill because I had immediate positive results. I did not have ANY of the side effects that others have spoken about. I know that Rituxan gave me back my quality of life and my infusions can last up to a year. I'm still on it."	10	October 3, 2014	85	133
127,582	Phentermine	weight loss	"I first started taking phen back in Feb 2016 I was 200lbs, by August 2016 I was 149! So it works! I got pregnant that month and gained it all back plus an extra 8lbs, had baby in April I stopped breastfeeding this month and decided to get back on this medication, started last week on July 12th weighing in at 208.8 July 19th I'm down to 200, so almost 9 lbs in a week! I'm hoping to get down to 130"	10	July 20, 2017	12	82
45,544	Fluoxetine	depression	"I've been taking this pill since grade 10 (so I've been on the medication for 4 yrs now) and I haven't experienced any bad side effects. But in my opinion, it didn't fully help me recover. Even over a year I've taken it, I would still get thoughts of suicide or hurting myself, either if it's physically or emotionally. But since last summer when I've told my youth worker about what's been going over in my life and she suggested I go to my psychologist and see if he'll up my dose or use a different medication or using therapy. I've went from 20 to 30 mg and I've been doing a lot better in my college tests and exams."	8	May 3, 2014	89	120
5,046	Belviq	weight loss	"I've been on Belviq for 7 weeks and have lost 17 lbs already! I have hypothyroidism so I have been unable to lose weight despite trying (and sticking with) pretty much every weight loss diet or supplement available. Belviq was a last resort and I am so glad I tried it. I did have some mild headaches the first few days and my brain seemed to be on overdrive. I actually had trouble sleeping initially although most reviewers say they slept better after trying Belviq. I am also doing the Fast Diet (5:2 diet) 2 non-consecutive days of the week so I do think that helps. I had been doing the Fast Diet 4 months prior to starting Belviq, but only was losing about a 1/2 lb a week.. so the Fast Diet is not very impressive on it's own."	10	March 15, 2014	33	140
148,571	Mirena	birth control	"I have had my mirena since Tuesday (4 days). I have never had kids. I was not on my cycle. I have horrible periods so my doctor recommended this. In my mind I was thinking this is going to be horrible as I had other exams that had me in horrendous pain. Insertion took about 2 minutes. Only pain I felt was when he was measuring the uterus. Felt like cramps. I did not even feel it going in. The Dr said ok that's it. I had no idea it was over. Afterwards I went to lunch. Little cramps after I got home, through the night and the next day. Just took tylenol. Only spotted the day that I got it. So far so good."	9	March 18, 2017	4	125
107,203	Implanon	birth control	"I was SO excited about Implanon. Not having to worry about remembering to take it, cost fully covered by my insurance, long term effect, etc. NOT ANYMORE! I in the process of looking for a doctor in the area (recently relocated) to remove it! I have never been overweight in my life, even after giving birth 3 times. Now, I'm over 200 lbs, I bleed more often than not, my skin is an acne-covered mess and I'm miserable! I can't WAIT to have it removed! I regret the day I considered getting it and pray these effects are reversible!"	2	February 23, 2012	2	99
128,515	Phentermine	obesity	"I started phentermine 37.5 on July 24,2015. I weighed 225.8 pounds. I took the next pill July 26, 2015, the third pill July 29, 2015 and the fourth pill July 31,2015. Today, August 1,2015 I weigh 215.8 and I'm 5'3 inches tall, I carry my weight proportionately all over my body. Maybe my face looks a little bit thinner, however you can't really see the weight loss yet. That being said here's a schedule of my weight loss so far. 7/23/2015 a -225.8 ~7/24/2015 - 224.4 7/25/2015- 220.2 ~7/26/2015 - 217.6 7/27/28/29- 219.6 I started drinking 2 liters of water a day ~ 7/30/2015- 217.6 7/31/2015- 217.6 8/1/2015 215.8"	10	August 1, 2015	24	109
175,096	Phenylephrine	nasal congestion	"Taking Phenelephrine before bed time allows me to breath all night thru nose while wearing sleep apnea mask which I could not do most nights. I take one 10mg pill before bedtime only, do not use at any other time. Has also stopped my post nasal drip problem."	9	December 6, 2017	0	48
12,600	Cyclosporine	keratoconjunctivitis sicca	"Restasis is an overpriced medication. That is not affordable by most people who need it the most. The typical medicare patient with just a part D coverage for Rx's will pay more than $250-$350 per month. And Allergen, nor Restasis offer a program for anyone with the awful coverage that is available for someone like me. They don't consider it an important enough medication to cover the outrageous costs. So how would one rate a medication they can't get. One..."	1	October 5, 2017	4	80
16,993	Mandelamine	prevention of bladder infection	"I've used Mandelamine/Methenamine for 7 years and it works for me. I never get less than a year between infections but I am now 2 years and 9 months without an infection, after previously trying almost every medicine available with mixed results. Sometimes I'd get a break-through infection after 2 months and other medicines would last 5 weeks, being taken every day. I've had no bad effects, taking 1MG at bedtime, but do drink the glass of water with it. I get overnight discomfort if I don't."	10	September 28, 2014	25	87
219,105	Subutex	opiate dependence	"Suboxone/Subutex has saved my life. After five years of opiate addiction, this medicine has set me free. I feel contempt with life and normal, for once. Buprenorphine is truly a miracle and life saver. If you want to get clean, and you can find a doctor that truly wants to help you and understands addiction, there's nothing standing in your way. It is expensive without insurance, but it is worth it. I take 16mg of the Suboxone films a day, and I have not had a craving since I started taking them. If you want to get clean, this is the best way to begin that process."	9	April 20, 2012	51	107
18,711	Guaifenesin / hydrocodone	cough	"This medicine works great for cough. I also have asthma which usually makes my cough worse. This helps relieve the cough and reduce my asthma attacks due to the cough. It does make you sleepy and tired. Just sleep it off."	10	December 29, 2008	4	41
10,065	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"Taking a multivitamin, probiotic pill, garlic pill, and making sure to still eat greens , low sugar and drinking lots of water when taking this pill or any birth control pill for that matter is essential to help keep all the nasty side effects away or at bay for some. "	8	June 23, 2013	26	51
52,640	Doryx	acne	"I have had Acne from 13 yrs old on and was on Accutane for most all of high school. I have tried everything - all cleansers, peels, topicals and nothing worked. Proactive seemed to moderately work (but dried my skin out and bleached every towel & pillow case in sight). I'm now 36 and in March 2012 I was totally fed up with my constant struggle with adult acne so I went to a dermatologist in San Francisco. She put me on Doryx, Epiduo & CereVe hydrating (non-foaming) cleanser- Hallelujah! It took ~2 months & my face was breakout free. I haven't had a zit since). It works- call your dermatologist as soon as possible. P.S I'm also on Ocella birth control (which is key to regulating hormone levels)."	10	November 26, 2012	50	129
55,111	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"I started the medicine 4 days ago and down 4 pounds already! It curbs my appetite and I don't snack eat like I use to. I have also noticed that I have more energy which keeps me moving throughout the day and wanting to walk when I get home! So far so good! I also feel focused!! I think the energy is helping boost my metabolism!"	9	March 29, 2016	40	66
99,749	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"I also had a horrible time getting it down. Don't know how I will drink the second one. And the warning as too how long I would sit on the commode...ENOUGH"	10	July 24, 2016	5	31
86,086	Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate	bowel preparation	"I took the Suprep Bowel Prep at 6:00 p.m. and it started to work at 6:30'ish. It is now 7:06 p.m. and I have had no cramping, nausea, headache or vomiting. When my stomach rumbles, I run to the bathroom. Lots of watery diarrhea. I have been drinking tons of water, about 14- 8 oz cups so far. My only complaint is the Suprep tastes like ocean water. Very salty. I chewed a piece of cinnamon gum after drinking it."	9	September 14, 2015	9	80
7,007	Aluminum chloride hexahydrate	hyperhidrosis	"Had severe sweating in my armpits beginning when I started to go through puberty, my parents and doctor both told me that as I got older, this problem would go away. It didn't, and as a result I started using Drysol. I know you probably have seen these two words a lot on this website but the product really is 'life changing'. Great product."	10	April 5, 2015	16	64
71,791	Tramadol	depression	"I've suffered from chronic depression for over 20 years. I've been on a number of antidepressants and nothing has worked long term. I was put on this drug to ease the pain of a back injury and quite surprisingly and unexpectedly my depression symptoms disappeared completely. I became a happy productive individual overnight. Amazing! Too bad it's an addictive opiate, and I imagine that, over time, the benefit would wane."	10	October 4, 2016	45	70
210,345	Linzess	constipation, chronic	"I have had problems all my life having a BM and as I got older it became harder and harder to go at all, then I could not go at all. I have dried everything some things worked a couple of times and then stopped. I was desperate, I had to give myself a colonic to empty bowel. Then I tried linzees and it works but it does not completely empty my bowel and I take 290! I have to take miralax with it and that helps. I go like three times a day but not to completion. My life has changed drastically as I don't have to spend hours in the bathroom giving myself a colonic. Also it does not cause cramps, nausea and dizziness all of which other products did."	8	March 29, 2015	32	132
194,995	Levetiracetam	new daily persistent headache	"I've been using 1500 mg of Keppra for about three years now for a very achy head. Through an MRI, my Dr. found that I have Cerebellar Atrophy. As long as I take my 750mg dose at the same time each a.m., I have absolutely no problems anymore with my achy head that I've lived with all of my life, (til the age of 48). If I wake up late, it's not worth it at all. I'll wake up with an awful headache, that doesn't go away until about 1/2 an hour after I take the Keppra. I also take 750mg just before bed. My achy head is in the past now, thanks to Keppra."	10	February 5, 2010	24	115
6,770	Beyaz	birth control	"I use to be on Yaz until the price got so high. I switched to a different one for a few months had awful side effects so my year check up came and my doctor recommended Beyaz. I have been on it for almost a year. And my sex drive is almost completely gone and I'm more moody on the pill than off. It's crazy. But I don't have any headaches anymore. Had no weight gain and no cramping or back aches on my period."	6	March 9, 2012	8	85
88,740	Fluticasone	allergic rhinitis	"I have been using for about 2 weeks now and can finally breathe through my nose again. I have not been able to breathe properly on one side for several months. Within 2-3 days I was breathing clearly again. Great medicine!! No side effects at all."	10	October 28, 2015	20	46
13,573	Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine	adhd	"I was diagnosed with ADD at 21, as a junior in college. Before Adderall, I was an average student. I had a short attention span and difficulty efficiently completing tasks. The first time I took it, I read long passages and retained all the information. I actually follow my professors in-class. I didn't dread studying anymore; I actually kind of enjoyed it! I couldn't believe it. Within 2 semesters, my GPA has gone from a 3.1 to a 3.5. There are only a few downsides that come to mind. First, I have trouble falling asleep at night. Next, I get irritated when studying/tasks are interrupted. Also, coming off of it, I feel extremely tired for at least 3 or 4 days."	9	December 14, 2011	9	121
100,723	Orlistat	obesity	"I started taking Orilstat 4 weeks and 2 days ago as advised by my doctor. I have 5kg so far. I exercise 4 times a week, roughly 8 hours in total. The tablets have worked for me. They do have side effects but I was warned by my doctor. Combined with reduced calorie intake and exercise, these tablets work!"	9	February 16, 2017	11	59
128,432	Phentermine	weight loss	"This is only Day 1 for me, but I am taking the Phentermine capsules and not the pills so I can't cut mine in half. I took it at around 6am in the morning on an empty stomach, but I drank 2 glasses of water behind it. Around 6:45, I literally felt like Scarlett Johansen and Forest Gump at the same time. It seemed like the world was in high def focus and I felt like I could run for hours and not get tired. It's now 11:26am and I feel more normal. Still focused, but not as ready to explode with energy. My mouth is slightly dry, but nothing taking a sip of water can't cure or candy. I think I've drank 48 oz of water today already. So make sure you have water on hand bc you will be thirsty. I'm excited to lose 30 lbs. I'll update in 7 days!"	8	October 15, 2015	38	153
166,605	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I got my period august 4th-8th, a week later i had unprotected sex with a dude I had barely met , eventually some things led to another and it was literally a 5 minute thing! In the end I was not sure if he came in me, obviously every guy will say no but I still was not sure, I took the pill about 1 hour after it happened , I bled about 1 1/2 week after taking the pill (which you are suppose to & no it wasn't my period which I thought it was). I was expecting my period in the beginning of september and it never came... I was afraid with a thought in the back of my head telling me yes he came in me, no this pill didn't work, yes I'm pregnant... Luckily today i got my period! Take the pill even if you aren't sure about it! & don't stress!!"	10	September 14, 2016	5	156
125,278	Dulcolax	constipation	"I'm a recovering opiate user. I'm used to the occasional constipation that comes from my addiction, but I entered a methodone recovery clinic and this is when my constipation became severe. Long story short, after almost a week and half I was miserable and needed relief fast. My mom had Docolax and gave me THREE . I went to sleep thinking all would be ok. Only to wake up four hours later with SEVERE stomach cramps. So severe that I wake my grandmother sleeping in the next room. She so worried about me that she is actually in the bathroom with me putting cold towels on my head and back while I'm on the toilet and start throwing up in the trash can I front of me. I finally passed the stool but had diarrhea for 24 hours after after this experince"	5	March 4, 2016	10	142
125,522	Creon	chronic pancreatitis	"I have chronic pancreatitis. For a while I was dropping weight very fast. Lost 32 pounds in March alone. It was to the point where I couldn't function between vomiting and just the pain in my stomach area I wasn't doing well. My GI doctor put me on Creon and things got much better. I take one before I eat and after. Slowly I was able to add to my menu more of foods I can tolerate. Off the list before was any meat except for fish, lettuce and anything to sweet. If I forget to take it when I eat and I do suffer the consequences later. I'm very happy with this medicine."	10	August 31, 2011	69	114
126,054	Viibryd	depression	"After being diagnosed with severe, chronic and acute depression, anxiety and seasonal affective disorder in February 2001, my therapist referred me to a psychiatrist for medicine management. Was given starter pack September 2011. I've been on 40mg for 1 and 1/2 years, during my weekly therapy sessions, my therapist says I give 90% eye contact, whereas with previous medicines I gave eye contact infrequently. I also take Effexor 225mg, Zoloft 200mg and 9mg Ativan [2mg A.M.; 4mg 12:00pm; 3mg evenings], Ambien 10mg."	10	July 9, 2013	28	82
218,544	Tri-Sprintec	birth control	"I am 18 and have been on this for nearly a year now, and originally started this due to severe period cramps that became unbearable. It makes them less severe, but I still have them but it's bearable now. The only side effect is the breast pain and swelling. I get sore before the placebo week and my breasts have gone up literally 2 cup sizes, at first it was ok but now it's annoying. I haven't gained weight and I think I've lost weight instead so that's a plus considering the breast increase. For birth control it works well, just the breast soreness and delayed period on the placebos caused worry for a while, but now I know it's just the pill. Overall it works good and I'll continue to take it!"	10	February 4, 2017	8	133
214,537	Tioconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I had never had a yeast infection in my life until 2 days ago. I decided that I would try monistat 1 because I wanted it gone quickly. I went to the store the morning after symptoms started and I inserted the ovule around 11am and applied the cream. I took a nap for a couple of hours and could already feel some relief from the itching and burning. When I got up, I did feel some slight leaking and I still felt a little discomfort but it was nowhere near what it was earlier that day. I was getting some discharge and a little itching but nothing major. By bed time the itching had gotten a little worse so I applied more cream, took some aleve, and crawled into bed. I got up this morning and all itching/burning is gone. All in less than 24 hours"	10	April 17, 2015	27	147
205,921	Pristiq	depression	"I have had depression for years due to situations that added to it continually. I have tried every pill made to help. Usually within 3 days I would take myself off them because of gaining weight within that period of 3 to 5 pounds, also feeling awful to the point of despair. I had neck surgery that left me with pain everyday to the point of not wanting to live. My pain management Doctor prescribed Pristiq along with epidural procedures for pain. Within the first day of taking Pristiq I felt a great difference in my mood. Within 3 days I knew this medicine was totally different. I have been on it for a month now and the only side effects I've had have been minor. It's been a great month of feeling more like my old self."	10	July 25, 2009	31	138
18,314	Cetuximab	head and neck cance	"I heard good things about this drug for metastatic head and neck cancer (mine began in my tongue and has moved around my mouth and into my neck - I'm a 30 year female with no risk factors), but had a severe allergic reaction during my first infusion. I felt a hot flash move from my midsection to my head, then everything started swelling, until finally my throat began to close. It was instantaneous. I only had about 10-20 cc's. Luckily, my nurse was prepared and flushed the line immediately and gave me meds to stop the reaction. My doctor has already ordered panitumumab to replace it, "	1	October 16, 2015	1	108
194,748	Pseudoephedrine	nasal congestion	"My doctor says this medicine is not for ear pressure, but it sure helps me. I battle allergies all year long, but eliminating gluten has helped tremendously. I now take 1/4 tablet in the morning and again in the afternoon if needed. I NEVER take the full tablet. If my symptoms are really bad, I take 1/2 tablet more frequently, rather than a full tablet as directed. It can cause a racing heart and insomnia, so decrease dosage and only take what you need to take the edge off of your symptoms. Trust your body (often times more than your doctor)."	9	September 19, 2015	33	101

195,288

Prometrium

progesterone insufficiency

"I'm 48, and found that this nicely balanced the issues I'm having with estrogen dominance. I've had no side effects that I can tell, but a real clearing up of the fuzzy brain, night sweats, and trouble sleeping. I love it!"

9

March 4, 2009

108

41

86,746

Amlodipine / benazepril

high blood pressure

"I was on Lotrel for approximately 3/4 months. Had severe swelling and pain in legs and feet. Did not do much in making my blood pressure any lower. No longer on this medicine."

1

January 30, 2010

37

33

217,644

Strattera

adhd

"People bad talk this stuff but it has helped me immensely with attention span, focus, socializing, depression, and my executive function overall. Helped almost immediately for me. Very few side effects. Good stuff"

9

September 13, 2016

35

33

138,427

Phentermine

weight loss

"I had gastric bypass in 2001 and lost 215 lbs. I gained 60lbs back, still a lot better than 365lbs, but too heavy. So I started Phentermine 37.5 mg. It's worked great. I feel like I did at the beginning of my bypass. I can't wait to see how much I've lost. I started it in July 19 and I'm down 14 lbs, nearly 1 lb a day."

9

August 5, 2013

27

68

207,069

Emollients

dry skin

"Cracked dry and itchy skin on my hands is much better after three weeks of use. I no longer fear getting my hands wet which used to cause a flare up of eczema especially on my knuckles. This is the best results I have had from any treatment in years. The only problem I did have was after putting it on my face after shaving (as directed by my doctor) vapors from the cream irritated my eyes."

9

October 1, 2009

26

77

68,150

Plan B

emergency contraception

"I am 22 and not on birth control currently for neurological reasons. A day or two after my period ended (Sunday, Oct 18), I had sex with a condom. The condom broke and we did not notice until we were finished. We went and got the pill and I took it within an hour of the unprotected sex. The next day I was mildly fatigued and had some mild cramping for a few days, but no side effects other than that. Exactly one week later, October 25th, I began bleeding. This is considered withdrawal bleeding from the pill. Exactly four weeks after the withdrawal bleeding begun, I got my period! I suggest taking a pregnancy test any time you worry about it, but know your period can be late from it's normal time because of the pill. IT WORKS!"

10

November 22, 2015

15

139

75,219

Mirapex

periodic limb movement disorde

"My husband had PLMD and Restless Legs for decades and it continued to get worse. He was given Mirapex and the first night it was if a miracle had happened. It completely stopped all the crazy movements that we both had endured. Life changing."

10

March 18, 2016

14

44

83,578

Tiger Balm

pain

"I bought Tiger balm over the counter to help ease my shoulder and neck pain and possibly to try on my back as I get stiff and feel constant pain due to a previous back injury. I use this ontop of strong medication (after consulting the gp) to help my muscle pain. It leaves a cold tingly feeling if you use it on a large area but it doesn't last long, helped the flexibility in my back and eased off the muscle pain in my neck and shoulders. It lasts for a few hours and doesn't smell too bad. I have the red ointment one with cinnamon in and its not an unpleasant smell. The balm does stick to your fingers a bit and takes a bit of scrubbing to get off. But overall a very good option for topical pain/joint medication. Would recommend trying!"

7

February 18, 2017

3

145

196,275

Fluvoxamine

obsessive compulsive disorde

"I was prescribed Luvox for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder even though I don't think I have OCD. I think I have anxiety and panic disorder/depression. I have excessive worrying, panic attacks, sleeping problems, ruminations but no compulsions I can think of. However my psychiatrist says I have OCD and put me on Luvox. Immediately my sleep improved and my excessive worrying has been reduced by about 50%. I am so much more relaxed. However I don't seem to really care about anything and its hard to get out of bed and do much even on a low dose (25mg). I feel like I am in slow motion and I'm always tired. My body also feels like I have weights attached to it. I see a new psychiatrist in two weeks."

6

July 3, 2013

79

129

36,334

Imiquimod

human papilloma virus

"I had warts a few years back and used the cream. They recently reappeared but I'm using the cream again. It was very effective the first time around. I didn't have to use it for that long before seeing improvements! Hoping for a similar experience this time around."

7

September 3, 2014

29

48

194,092

Gildess Fe 1.5 / 30

birth control

"This is the 3rd pill I've been on, and I have mixed feelings. Simply because I don't get regular periods whatsoever and that is really scary. Other than that it's great."

7

January 18, 2016

7

31

225,487

Bupropion

major depressive disorde

"Was very depressed and hadn't slept in 4 days. Was diagnosed with manic depression and insomnia. Was put on Wellbutrin XL and trazodone for sleep. They both have been a miracle for me. No side effects from either except for dry mouth."

10

June 9, 2014

93

42

167,678

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have had my Mirena for 4 years and have not had one problem. I haven't had a period since it was put in. I haven't gained any weight and no other problems reported."

10

December 15, 2015

14

34

102,527

Aripiprazole

depression

"Been on the drug for a few months now put on 2 stone and not happy about the weight at all as always have battled with my weight. Everyone says they have noticed the difference in me but think it's just the weight that's getting me down."

1

May 12, 2016

13

47

80,298

Tylenol with Codeine #4

pain

"I have been taken hydrocodone for years. My doctor wanted me to try the Tylenol 4. It did absolute nothing for the pain at all. He switched me back to the hydrocodone."

1

December 22, 2014

38

32

17,020

Phillips' Milk of Magnesia

constipation

"I took 3 tbsp and it worked like crazy within 2 hours for me. So far I have been back and forth in the bathroom for 7 times. I drank some more water after the 5th time and it made me run back twice more. If I ever have to use it again, I will only take 1tbsp."

8

May 24, 2015

31

58

112,066

Gabapentin

neuropathic pain

"Was proscribed this medication for neurological damage from a refused Cervical Spine Block. Because I now suffer from Neurological Damage my sensitivity to any noise or sound has intensified to 300% some days. I already suffer from Anxiety and PTSD so it did not help the nerves in my neck. Script was for 100mg 4xs daily I have only made it to 100mg every 12 hours because I only took it when I was feeling my nerves in my neck tighten. I have taken no more then 200mg daily for 3 days. I can't take this medication I'd rather have anxiety then deal with Acid in my throat all day and a stomach not feeling so happy. Not for me for pain it is great ."

5

August 8, 2017

2

126

157,897

Accutane

acne

"I have taken Accutane twice. It cleared up my face and body acne. I had severe cystic acne. I took Accutane for 5 months the first time and 3 months the second time. I have had clear skin for 2 years. Drug changed my life and helped with my self esteem tremendously. I had very bad acne. I do not recommend this drug if you have mild acne."

10

March 22, 2011

2

68

199,100

Depo-Provera

birth control

"I am only limited to a few options because I am on Seizure meds, before the meds I responded very well to the pill! This is my 3rd Depo Provera shot and I feel like a completely different person for the worst.. I have no sex drive, I have panic attacks daily, my hair started falling out, I literally sit in my room depressed when I'm not working, my vision changed, I have upper back pain and neck pain, I am tired all the time.. I miss the girl I used to be before this Injection.. My bloodwork is perfect, I've had several test done. This drug is a poison and I can't wait until March for me to decline to never get it again!"

1

February 1, 2016

7

125

47,323

Flonase

rhinitis

"Flonase is the only medication that effectively treats my allergies the best I have tried other medications and when my allergies are at their Peak at their worst I get terribly sick with a sinus infection upper respiratory bronchitis I get a lot of problems but with Flonase it clears all that right up and keeps me from getting sick"

10

June 5, 2017

4

60

212,471

Prograf

organ transplant, rejection prophylaxis

"I am 4 1/2 years post liver transplant. Take 2mg 2 x daily since initial year. Not aware of any particular side effects. Have had no incidence of rejection as far as I know. Overall, drug appears to do what it is supposed to do, thankfully."

9

June 14, 2009

14

46

174,698

Anakinra

still's disease

"I was diagnosed 2 months ago with Still's disease and began therapy with Kineret ASAP per my Rheumatologist's recommendation. Almost magically my symptoms that had previously left me bedridden and miserable subsided- within 2-3 days. Injecting daily is a pain in the butt and was difficult to learn at first, and I began experiencing some mild injection site reaction in the 3rd week, but otherwise would not know where I'd be without this medication. If you can stomach the daily needle and occasional red/itchy ISR, Kineret is well worth it!"

9

August 27, 2017

0

90

30,896

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"It was the absolute worst feeling in the world!!! As soon as I inserted it into my vagina it started to burn and I was cry so hard. You vagina should never burn that bad. I'll just take the prescription pill instead."

1

May 2, 2017

5

42

199,986

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"On day 8, decided that I can't take a morning dose, because no matter what I usually can't keep it down. Initial nausea is fleeting but intense (much more so in the morning), and feeling somewhat nauseous all day. Ginger root pills don't touch this. also experiencing regular/constant headaches. no problems w/ vivid or disruptive dreams. I'm going to bed earlier & sleeping like a champion!! BUT as a 20 year smoker, I don't want to quit (but feel like I need to), and Chantix is AMAZING at blocking the desire to smoke. Only a week in, smoking 1/2 as much or less, and solely out of habit. No cravings, cigs no longer taste good to me."

8

January 25, 2016

22

117

134,100

Prednisone

allergic rhinitis

"DO NOT TAKE THIS. I was prescribed prednisone 5mg for 8 days, taking 8 the first day, 7 the second, 6 the third and so on. Even with being tapered off the medication I had severe withdrawal. The first few days after I felt okay, I just had a headache. Then I was so sick I could not move from bed for a full 24 hours. I was nauseous, had heart burn, an increased bpm, dizzy, and incredibly weak. It has been a few days since I started to feel bad and nothing has improved. While everyone's reaction is different, I strongly recommend you do not take this medication unless absolutely necessary."

1

May 13, 2017

4

112

68,845

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"So I am 19 years old it is August (a month after my birthday) so I have been on depo for there years exactly. My first couple weeks I had nausea and headaches. After my third shot I had no menstrual cycle anymore. I will say for this form of birth control is awesome. I was with a guy for a long time and never used a condom and here I am three years later and never had a pregnancy scare. So yes as birth control it works perfectly. However, throughout the years I still had some mild cramps and horrid mood swings and my right knee seemed to gradually get worse. Pains that came and went more when it rained. I am now in the middle of getting depo provera out of my system and I must say I feel like I am dying. Horrible mood swings nausea headache"

3

August 19, 2016

4

150

59,722

NuvaRing

birth control

"I've been on this Birth Control for about 2 years, I just recently stopped it in the middle of my 3 week cycle of it (I got my period 2 days after I took it out so beware). When I first started this I felt anxious a lot and always moody, definitely didn't have any libido what so ever. Also I gained so much weight, and I exercise and ate pretty decent where I shouldn't gain 30lbs all together. When it was about a year into the ring I gained about 15lbs then I stopped it for 2 months lost a few pounds easy and then put myself back on it and gained 30lbs. I really don't like it and don't plan to go back on it....it's funny when I stopped I lost 5lbs the next day."

4

March 21, 2017

3

137

43,155

Sronyx

birth control

"I've been in the pill about 3 months , I switched from Nuvaring which was a nightmare so at first I was glad there were way less strong side effects. However I started birth control pills at 140lbs 3 months later I now weigh 157 . I am constantly bloated and I want to eat like I'm pregnant all the time. I also experience extreme mood swings which I'm sure are because of the pill ( my boyfriend noticed too) My sex drive is almost non existent on top of severe vaginal dryness. I also have cramps every time I get up suddenly , which although they are way less painful than the Nuvaring ones they are constant. Lets just say I'm getting off this pill next month & definitely excited ."

6

November 10, 2013

5

132

32,385

Lisinopril

diabetic kidney disease

"I have taken Lisinopril for years, 10 mg. Just recently my kidney doctor raised me to 20 mg. This did not work because it gave me diarrhea. So now they have changed me to losartan 50 mg. I am still having diarrhea. So now the doctor needs to figure out what to give me that will help my blood pressure but NOT give me diarrhea."

8

May 15, 2016

4

65

25,072

Hylan g-f 20

osteoarthritis

"I just experienced my first Synvisc injection yesterday. It was my first time with Synvisc after previously having a cortisone injection in my right knee. The cortisone offered no relief at all, plus I experienced redness in my face and agitation to the point that I couldn't sleep for two days. My initial apprehension with the Synvisc shot was over how the actual shot would feel. Bravery is not my strong point!. I have not had enough time to evaluate how well it works yet but I can already feel an improvement. They drained a lot of fluid from my knee beforehand which I hear helps it work. The actual procedure and shot was virtually painless. The P.A. took his time and honestly, I didn't even feel a little pinch. I was very very pleased."

10

November 5, 2016

37

135

91,884

Lyrica

neuralgia

"in april/may of 2011 i my right foot kept falling asleep over a 3 day period & i had a tingling sensation creep across my groin after 3 days of my right foot falling asleep & the tingling sensation creeping across my waist i was numb from the waist down for 2 weeks since then my feet fell asleep & NEVER woke up i finally got on lyrica & and it has help some with the tingling sensations but it has me feeling oh so stoned thankfully i get my lyrica through the county health department and it doesnt cost me"

8

April 22, 2016

11

101

177,874

Duloxetine

depression

"I was diagnosed with chronic depression and put on 30 mg. I used to cry at least once each day. I have been on Cymbalta for the last 25 days and I have not even cried once. For me it only caused nausea and I lost about 3kgs, which for me was not a side effect but a motivation to use the medicine."

10

June 24, 2013

77

63

224,646

Levothyroxine

hypothyroidism, after thyroid removal

"Reviewers who have had deleterious symptoms after using this drug after thyroidectomy due to cancer were either overdosing or underdosing it. Adequate dosing has virtually no side effects for otherwise healthy patients. "

8

July 12, 2009

18

33

226,596

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I switched from the patch to Nexplanon in April 2014. The insertion procedure was pretty quick and painless. I did have a big bruise on my arm that lasted a while afterward. I had some acne and an itchy scalp, but the worst side effect was the CONSTANT BLEEDING. I didn't bleed for two weeks after insertion, but then the bleeding started and rarely stopped. It was usually only enough for a panty liner or light tampon, but it rarely went away. The bleeding was unpredictable and so frustrating. I gave my body time to adjust to Nexplanon. After one year the bleeding completely stopped for about a week, giving me hope... But it came back. I finally had it removed today and got Mirena instead. FYI removal took much longer than insertion."

4

June 2, 2015

8

133

128,628

Phentermine

weight loss

"Hello! I started Phentermine on 6/15/15. I am 28 years old, 5'5 and 200lbs. I have been taking it around 9-10 am. First two nights I did not sleep very good at all. Today is 6/18 and will be day 4, and I've lost 4 pounds. I slept better last night with help of a sleep aid. I have not noticed many side affects. I don't feel an increase in energy (not sure if it takes awhile), have not had any headaches or the shakes. I'm not counting my calories, but I am watching my portions, not eating a big meal before bed (even if it's technically our dinner), and cut out a lot of junk. I have already cut out fast food, soda pop, and Starbucks "

7

June 18, 2015

15

128

120,795

Norvasc

high blood pressure

"Norvasc has lowered my blood pressure from 160/102 to about 110/80 on 10 mg. The side effects are debilitating for me. I have horrible chest pains and unable to do much without exhaustion. I have lost so much weight due to lack of appetite. Dr. does not want to take me off because I have difficulty finding anything that lowers my blood pressure. I am also on Atenolol."

4

March 16, 2012

119

68

154,265

Nexium

gerd

"Over the years I have taken it "as needed". I try to control the acid reflux by watching what I eat. Mayo, Chocolate, mints, tomato sauces really set it off. Sometimes I forget. I try to take it as infrequently as possible because I have heard it may be responsible for decreasing bone density (I"m 69) and there may be other side effects. I was averaging one every 4-5 days. If I'm very careful can go longer, but sometimes I want to splurge. Today I refilled a prescription and noticed it was for "DR" delayed release. Anxious to see if there is any difference."

10

December 17, 2011

18

104

33,172

Microgestin Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"Switched to this from gildess 1/20 & didn't have any problems. In fact, my mood actually improved since I've been on it, but I'm not sure if that's correlated to switching pills or just life being nice to me. My gynecologist was actually astonished considering how many problems I have had with other birth control medications!"

10

June 22, 2017

5

56

106,484

Implanon

birth control

"I was on depo for 10 years. The only side effects I experienced were a complete lack of period (which I think is great) but a reduced sex drive as well. There were also concerns from my doctor that I may experience bone density loss due to extended depo use. After some thought I went with the arm implant because it seemed fairly noninvasive compared to other methods. So far so good. It's been about a month. I was told if I had a positive depo experience I should have a positive implant experience because it's the same hormone with a different delivery method. I still don't have a period ( I actually like that) but I had a bad bruise at the insertion site initially, and a month in I can still see and feel the implant and it's sensitive."

9

August 25, 2016

4

141

14,162

Triamcinolone

rheumatoid arthritis

"I have suffered excrutiating back, hip and knee pain for 15 years. I had my first injection and felt thirty years old again. I was able to walk normally and without pain. The second shot had no noticeable effect and the euphoria from the first faded away. The first was given very close to the spinal nerve involved. The second one not so close and today's shot was very close to the nerve. I would recommend this if medically cleared by all your specialists. It will change your life, at least for a while."

10

February 17, 2009

32

94

85,152

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I lost 5 pounds after a month of using Tri-Nessa. It was the 3rd or 4th birth control I tried, and the only one that keeps my period under control. With the other birth controls I tried, I had 2 periods per month! Not fun when you are a newlywed!! I have been taking Tri-nessa for 4 years and have not gotten pregnant. The only complaint I have is lower sex drive, but there are ways around that! ;-)"

9

November 10, 2015

6

79

32,072

Wellbutrin XL

depression

"Just switched over to Wellbutrin and so far, so good. I had been on Zoloft for a year, following a diagnosis of depression. Zoloft was just awful for me. The entire time I was on it, I battled chronic fatigue, no libido whatsoever, some memory loss, nerve problems, vertigo...you name it. And on top of all of that I completely stopped working out and put on 30lbs in 10 months. Feel like I am back on the road to being me on Wellbutrin. 150mg XL seems to work for me. Thank God- I was prepared to swear off any and all antidepressants if this didn't work. Also, I haven't drank alcohol for going on 10 years, so if you're sober that eliminates one of the big drawbacks for a lot of people."

6

March 4, 2016

53

132

208,319

Oseltamivir

influenza

"I'm no health guru by any means, however I caught my flu symptoms early on at day one & tried to avoid going to the doctor. By day two I had been vomiting and experienced a hellish fever.I went to the doctor and was prescribed Tamiflu. The dosing stated I take two pills per day for five days. I pretty much googled home health remedies for the flu. And it all worked out along with Tamiflu. I took one pill in the morning after eating (atleast 10min later), kept myself well hydrated with water, orange juice & ginger ale. I also made sure my protein intake was atleast 16grams. I took the second pill in the late evening after eating dinner & drinking a full glass of water. So here I am of night three with the flu & I feel great! I can breathe!"

10

March 12, 2016

6

145

202,938

Gildess Fe 1 / 20

birth control

"Honestly I had been really hesitant about starting this birth control based off the reviews it got but I've been on it for about 7 months now and seriously have no complaints! I think I experienced a little bit of nausea and fatigue the first month on it and some breakthrough bleeding up until the third month, but all those side effects have subsided and my skin has been super clear as well! My period usually lasts only about three days on this and is really light, and most important of all, I'm not pregnant!"

10

March 29, 2016

3

95

114,528

Cartia XT

supraventricular tachycardia

"I have had SVTs for about 18 years and was switched from Calan SR to this drug. I had no issues for about 4 years until recently when I was told that Cartia had been discontinued. Now I am on Diltiazem for 3 months and have already had 2 episodes in a month. I am going to try my hardest to get back on Cartia"

10

December 29, 2009

40

65

210,639

Mirtazapine

anxiety

"This medication has been a miracle for me. My anxiety has improved tenfold and it's not near as bad as it was. Most meds have side effects but the improvement in my life outweighs any of them. Although I don't feel any side real effects, I do know my appetite has increased which is good for me and I just try to eat healthy & keep away from junky food. Overall I feel so much better and sleep better too. I felt a little sleepy in the evenings when I first began taking it but this has gone away now and I don't notice anything. I'm feeling so much better."

10

May 10, 2017

53

110

49,092

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I have been on Lutera for over a year, and I love it. I'm shocked to see so many bad reviews but i guess everyone's body reacts differently so I'd just keep an open mind! I have very light, short periods, I'm no more moody than I would normally be, and haven't gained any weight. I have used other pills in the past that made me very moody and depressed and worsened my PMS symptoms but this really evened me out. the only thing I'm wondering is if this is why i have persistent acne, it never occurred to me until recently because all doctors I've asked just say oh good you're on bc that should be helping. Even if it is the cause of my acne i'm not sure i would switch because it works that good for me."

9

August 12, 2016

4

140

54,699

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"I began Contrave on March 23 2017, So three weeks now. I have just started the 2 dose in am and 2 dose in pm. I have to admit I was very excited to try this. However, the first week I had a lot of anxiety. I had read this might be a side affect so I continued to tell myself "It's just the medicine" I have lost 11 pounds in 3 weeks with no exercise. As the dose got stronger my anxiety grew, but my appetite decreased. After a week on the increased dosage the anxiety started to fade I hope it will be the same this time. The product works. If you can keep a level head, and realize the side effects will diminish. This might work for you as well. I am excited to see where I will be after a month on the full dose."

7

April 14, 2017

42

149

164,808

Trivora

birth control

"HATE IT! I've been in this medicine for 3 months now and I've balled like a baby everyday. I feel like I have no control over my emotions. I do not recommend to any female!"

2

January 10, 2016

0

35

142,338

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I'm going on 3 months with Kyleena. I'm 32 with 2 kids. Insertion was a very short-lived pinching pain. But I took ibuprofen beforehand. So far I've experienced pretty consistent spotting (can't wait to not HAVE to wear a panty liner everyday) minor back breakouts, 5 lb weight gain, and it seems that this past month I've had 2 periods- each lasting 6 days (2 days longer than usual). I get infrequent split second sharp uterine pains that come out of no where. Overall, I can't say that it has been horrible. I do think that the hormones have helped me get out of my pregnancy fog and has helped control my emotions. So that's awesome! I will give it a solid 6 months before I can make my final conclusion about Kyleena, but so far so good!"

8

October 28, 2017

1

138

186,024

Desvenlafaxine

anxiety

"After 5 years of altering my life to avoid anxiety and panic attacks and having tried many different types of medication I finally was given pristiq. I started 5 days ago and talk about a HUGE and almost immediate difference! Initially there were headaches (few days off and on) but instant energy and stable mood without anxiety! It's weird but things actually seem visually brighter and my sense of smell has increased. Appetite is down as smells are making my stomach churn so sticking with very bland foods and tons of fluids. Wide awake at night but that's normal for me. I am so grateful for feeling normal again!"

9

March 6, 2016

29

109

57,300

Oxymorphone

pain

"I just got out of the hospital and I'm in excruciating pain. The surgeon took out my hip implants and broke my femur . I have antibiotic spacers and balls put in. I was on a baseline of fentanyl plus 100 mcg every 6 minutes via PCA on top of a 250 mcg patch and 45 mg oxycodone every 3 hours and 40 mgs of Oxycontin every 8 hours. Also, Ketamine spray every 2 hours. I was released with in adequate medication and my PM doc put me on 30 mg of Opana every 3 hours."

1

October 14, 2015

12

96

78,625

Fleet Enema

constipation

"I’ve been constipated for a week now due to doctor prescribing zofran. I tried everything. Stool softeners, juice, milk of magnesia, and nothing was working. Saw fleet in store and thought I’d give it a try. It is easy to use, has lubricant, but had to get S/O to help due to I couldn’t hold it in for that long. In about 5 minutes it started to work. It was a little painful (cramping) but nothing like other laxatives cause. I feel completely empty and better then ever!"

10

November 9, 2017

0

88

43,862

Acetaminophen / codeine

pain

"I have had all 4 of my wisdom teeth removed 2 days ago. To deal with the pain after my numbing injections wore off, I was prescribed Tylenol 3. When I got home, the pain from the operation was already starting to kick in, so I took one at 5 pm (which was when I got home) in hope of relieving my pain before trying to get to bed. I sat there in pain for the next 12 hrs, taking another pill every 4 hrs, and not a single bit of pain relief or drowsiness came to my aid."

1

March 12, 2017

20

99

182,272

ProAir RespiClick

asthma, acute

"With the old inhalers you could test fire it to make sure it was working. Now, how do you tell? I’ve used rescue inhalers for many years. The key word here is rescue. When I have an attack lose the ability to breathe deeply. When I use the ProAir RespiClick I can sometimes taste it on my tongue, just like with my old inhaler but I don’t get relief. The instructions say you have to wait over 5 minutes to get relief, but the medicine never seems to kick in. My doctor recommended this especially since there was a coupon."

1

September 5, 2016

10

100

133,758

Rufinamide

lennox-gastaut syndrome

"After trying many other anticonvulsants we finally found one that works! Thank you soo much to those who invented this drug. My daughter 8 year old used to have gezillion seizures and drop attacks in a day. Now she has none! Yup! 0 attacks. She is seizure free for a year now."

10

August 19, 2015

7

52

98,436

Nexplanon

birth control

"I have to say that Nexplanon from personal experience has been the best birth control and decision I have ever made. I don't have to worry about putting or taking something. It is just in my left arm and don't feel anything. When the Dr first put it on me I was super nervous but it was a short sting. The only symptoms I got was feeling fatigued and migraines. No fun. My period last 3 weeks but it was very light. Now I don't even get my period. Had it for 6 months and I love it!"

10

January 5, 2015

13

98

26,656

Sprintec

birth control

"This is my sixth month on Sprintec for acne. I started on Yaz and within the first week, I was so sick I couldn't take it and called my doctor to switch. I was also nauseous for the first week of every month, for about four months. It slowly got better and now I feel no side effects at all. My acne is a thousand times better and it's so relieving to have clear skin. Also I recently became sexually active and it's much more convenient than any other form of birth control. Make sure you stick it out, you'll get over the nausea eventually. I took Dramamine which helped suppress the sickness but it made me tired, but it made it bearable so I say try it."

8

July 11, 2012

3

128

16,041

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I took this pill for about a month. I started it on the first day of my period like my Dr recommended. Week 2 after my period I spotted for like two days. Spotting stopped and started a few days later. The pill made me very angry as well. My period I'd now 12 days late , I'm afraid I'm pregnant. But maybe this is just a side affect of the pill???"

1

June 9, 2016

1

72

183,795

Cymbalta

diabetic peripheral neuropathy

"Debilitating side effects after only 2 hours with only one 60mg pill. Extreme sweating, fatigue, difficulty swallowing and walking. Next came the nausea and intense insomnia. Had to call in sick to work the next day due to lack of sleep and weakness. Didn't get out of bed until 3 pm."

1

June 9, 2009

37

51

111,756

Gianvi

birth control

"AWFUL. I know it's different for everyone but this has been awful. I've tried 4 different birth controls and now I'm on this one. I have terrible cystic acne because of it, even have acne on my legs!!!! None of this has ever happened since before I started this. If I could post pictures I would. Also, I do not have a period. I mean that's kinda nice but I always take at least two pregnancy tests a month to make sure, even though I'm being safe. I'm not saying I wouldn't recommend it, because you should at least try it to see if it works for you. Good luck!"

4

August 12, 2016

1

110

8,304

Zolpidem

insomnia

"I went from working nights (3:30pm-12:00am) to working 7am-3:30. I would keep thinking all night and I couldn't shut my brain off. I have always had problems with insomnia, so much so that some times I would stay up for days at a time. I was prescribed Ambien by my doctor and I started taking it at night. It worked. The first time I took it I started hallucinating. I saw two of everything and I couldn't hold my head up. I woke up and felt fine. So I kept taking it. Slowly I started getting very sad as I woke up. I thought about doing terrible things to myself. After being awake for a couple hours I was fine. This drug made me very depressed. I never abused this medication. I was very careful. Effects are different for everyone."

6

March 26, 2015

31

140

162,278

Hyaluronan

osteoarthritis

"Had my fourth and final shot 3 days ago. Walked 2.25 miles this morning about 95% pain free. I was told it does take time to get the full effect, and I sense it is really starting to kick in. Hopeful and grateful."

9

October 28, 2016

34

43

226,963

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got the Nexplanon in August, 2 months after having my 2nd son. I had my period September but for 3 weeks! I hated that part. It is now October and I haven't had my period. I am going to take a pregnancy test, just in case. But I hope it's just the birth control causing me not to have started yet. Other than that I love this form of birth control and will definitely get it again. I did have hives and still get them but its nothing manageable and not enough to give it a bad rap."

10

October 14, 2014

5

99

42,018

Simcor

hyperlipoproteinemia

"I am experiencing very brittle nails and have been on SIMCOR for at least 6 months. My nails are constantly breaking down to the quick and splitting. I suspect the reason is the SIMCOR as I had healthy normal nails prior to taking this drug. However, I am also going through menopause so this probably doesn't help. My cholesterol levels have improved but I will discuss this possible side effect with my cardiologist at the next visit."

7

September 10, 2009

5

77

71,043

Rituximab

rheumatoid arthritis

"My rheumatoid arthritis was so severe that I have had four joint replacements (both hips and both knees) within 4 years. I have tried Enbrel, Humira, and Remicade and none of them were effective. My joints were stiff and my flares were frequent, I was in so much pain and was very depressed because of my limitations. My Rhuematologist, who I feel is totally the best, told me about Rituxan (rituximab) and I agreed to try it in 2010. After my first infusion, I felt this was miracle pill because I had immediate positive results. I did not have ANY of the side effects that others have spoken about. I know that Rituxan gave me back my quality of life and my infusions can last up to a year. I'm still on it."

10

October 3, 2014

85

133

127,582

Phentermine

weight loss

"I first started taking phen back in Feb 2016 I was 200lbs, by August 2016 I was 149! So it works! I got pregnant that month and gained it all back plus an extra 8lbs, had baby in April I stopped breastfeeding this month and decided to get back on this medication, started last week on July 12th weighing in at 208.8 July 19th I'm down to 200, so almost 9 lbs in a week! I'm hoping to get down to 130"

10

July 20, 2017

12

82

45,544

Fluoxetine

depression

"I've been taking this pill since grade 10 (so I've been on the medication for 4 yrs now) and I haven't experienced any bad side effects. But in my opinion, it didn't fully help me recover. Even over a year I've taken it, I would still get thoughts of suicide or hurting myself, either if it's physically or emotionally. But since last summer when I've told my youth worker about what's been going over in my life and she suggested I go to my psychologist and see if he'll up my dose or use a different medication or using therapy. I've went from 20 to 30 mg and I've been doing a lot better in my college tests and exams."

8

May 3, 2014

89

120

5,046

Belviq

weight loss

"I've been on Belviq for 7 weeks and have lost 17 lbs already! I have hypothyroidism so I have been unable to lose weight despite trying (and sticking with) pretty much every weight loss diet or supplement available. Belviq was a last resort and I am so glad I tried it. I did have some mild headaches the first few days and my brain seemed to be on overdrive. I actually had trouble sleeping initially although most reviewers say they slept better after trying Belviq. I am also doing the Fast Diet (5:2 diet) 2 non-consecutive days of the week so I do think that helps. I had been doing the Fast Diet 4 months prior to starting Belviq, but only was losing about a 1/2 lb a week.. so the Fast Diet is not very impressive on it's own."

10

March 15, 2014

33

140

148,571

Mirena

birth control

"I have had my mirena since Tuesday (4 days). I have never had kids. I was not on my cycle. I have horrible periods so my doctor recommended this. In my mind I was thinking this is going to be horrible as I had other exams that had me in horrendous pain. Insertion took about 2 minutes. Only pain I felt was when he was measuring the uterus. Felt like cramps. I did not even feel it going in. The Dr said ok that's it. I had no idea it was over. Afterwards I went to lunch. Little cramps after I got home, through the night and the next day. Just took tylenol. Only spotted the day that I got it. So far so good."

9

March 18, 2017

4

125

107,203

Implanon

birth control

"I was SO excited about Implanon. Not having to worry about remembering to take it, cost fully covered by my insurance, long term effect, etc. NOT ANYMORE! I in the process of looking for a doctor in the area (recently relocated) to remove it! I have never been overweight in my life, even after giving birth 3 times. Now, I'm over 200 lbs, I bleed more often than not, my skin is an acne-covered mess and I'm miserable! I can't WAIT to have it removed! I regret the day I considered getting it and pray these effects are reversible!"

2

February 23, 2012

2

99

128,515

Phentermine

obesity

"I started phentermine 37.5 on July 24,2015. I weighed 225.8 pounds. I took the next pill July 26, 2015, the third pill July 29, 2015 and the fourth pill July 31,2015. Today, August 1,2015 I weigh 215.8 and I'm 5'3 inches tall, I carry my weight proportionately all over my body. Maybe my face looks a little bit thinner, however you can't really see the weight loss yet. That being said here's a schedule of my weight loss so far. 7/23/2015 a -225.8 ~7/24/2015 - 224.4 7/25/2015- 220.2 ~7/26/2015 - 217.6 7/27/28/29- 219.6 I started drinking 2 liters of water a day ~ 7/30/2015- 217.6 7/31/2015- 217.6 8/1/2015 215.8"

10

August 1, 2015

24

109

175,096

Phenylephrine

nasal congestion

"Taking Phenelephrine before bed time allows me to breath all night thru nose while wearing sleep apnea mask which I could not do most nights. I take one 10mg pill before bedtime only, do not use at any other time. Has also stopped my post nasal drip problem."

9

December 6, 2017

0

48

12,600

Cyclosporine

keratoconjunctivitis sicca

"Restasis is an overpriced medication. That is not affordable by most people who need it the most. The typical medicare patient with just a part D coverage for Rx's will pay more than $250-$350 per month. And Allergen, nor Restasis offer a program for anyone with the awful coverage that is available for someone like me. They don't consider it an important enough medication to cover the outrageous costs. So how would one rate a medication they can't get. One..."

1

October 5, 2017

4

80

16,993

Mandelamine

prevention of bladder infection

"I've used Mandelamine/Methenamine for 7 years and it works for me. I never get less than a year between infections but I am now 2 years and 9 months without an infection, after previously trying almost every medicine available with mixed results. Sometimes I'd get a break-through infection after 2 months and other medicines would last 5 weeks, being taken every day. I've had no bad effects, taking 1MG at bedtime, but do drink the glass of water with it. I get overnight discomfort if I don't."

10

September 28, 2014

25

87

219,105

Subutex

opiate dependence

"Suboxone/Subutex has saved my life. After five years of opiate addiction, this medicine has set me free. I feel contempt with life and normal, for once. Buprenorphine is truly a miracle and life saver. If you want to get clean, and you can find a doctor that truly wants to help you and understands addiction, there's nothing standing in your way. It is expensive without insurance, but it is worth it. I take 16mg of the Suboxone films a day, and I have not had a craving since I started taking them. If you want to get clean, this is the best way to begin that process."

9

April 20, 2012

51

107

18,711

Guaifenesin / hydrocodone

cough

"This medicine works great for cough. I also have asthma which usually makes my cough worse. This helps relieve the cough and reduce my asthma attacks due to the cough. It does make you sleepy and tired. Just sleep it off."

10

December 29, 2008

4

41

10,065

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"Taking a multivitamin, probiotic pill, garlic pill, and making sure to still eat greens , low sugar and drinking lots of water when taking this pill or any birth control pill for that matter is essential to help keep all the nasty side effects away or at bay for some. "

8

June 23, 2013

26

51

52,640

Doryx

acne

"I have had Acne from 13 yrs old on and was on Accutane for most all of high school. I have tried everything - all cleansers, peels, topicals and nothing worked. Proactive seemed to moderately work (but dried my skin out and bleached every towel & pillow case in sight). I'm now 36 and in March 2012 I was totally fed up with my constant struggle with adult acne so I went to a dermatologist in San Francisco. She put me on Doryx, Epiduo & CereVe hydrating (non-foaming) cleanser- Hallelujah! It took ~2 months & my face was breakout free. I haven't had a zit since). It works- call your dermatologist as soon as possible. P.S I'm also on Ocella birth control (which is key to regulating hormone levels)."

10

November 26, 2012

50

129

55,111

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"I started the medicine 4 days ago and down 4 pounds already! It curbs my appetite and I don't snack eat like I use to. I have also noticed that I have more energy which keeps me moving throughout the day and wanting to walk when I get home! So far so good! I also feel focused!! I think the energy is helping boost my metabolism!"

9

March 29, 2016

40

66

99,749

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"I also had a horrible time getting it down. Don't know how I will drink the second one. And the warning as too how long I would sit on the commode...ENOUGH"

10

July 24, 2016

5

31

86,086

Magnesium sulfate / potassium sulfate / sodium sulfate

bowel preparation

"I took the Suprep Bowel Prep at 6:00 p.m. and it started to work at 6:30'ish. It is now 7:06 p.m. and I have had no cramping, nausea, headache or vomiting. When my stomach rumbles, I run to the bathroom. Lots of watery diarrhea. I have been drinking tons of water, about 14- 8 oz cups so far. My only complaint is the Suprep tastes like ocean water. Very salty. I chewed a piece of cinnamon gum after drinking it."

9

September 14, 2015

9

80

7,007

Aluminum chloride hexahydrate

hyperhidrosis

"Had severe sweating in my armpits beginning when I started to go through puberty, my parents and doctor both told me that as I got older, this problem would go away. It didn't, and as a result I started using Drysol. I know you probably have seen these two words a lot on this website but the product really is 'life changing'. Great product."

10

April 5, 2015

16

64

71,791

Tramadol

depression

"I've suffered from chronic depression for over 20 years. I've been on a number of antidepressants and nothing has worked long term. I was put on this drug to ease the pain of a back injury and quite surprisingly and unexpectedly my depression symptoms disappeared completely. I became a happy productive individual overnight. Amazing! Too bad it's an addictive opiate, and I imagine that, over time, the benefit would wane."

10

October 4, 2016

45

70

210,345

Linzess

constipation, chronic

"I have had problems all my life having a BM and as I got older it became harder and harder to go at all, then I could not go at all. I have dried everything some things worked a couple of times and then stopped. I was desperate, I had to give myself a colonic to empty bowel. Then I tried linzees and it works but it does not completely empty my bowel and I take 290! I have to take miralax with it and that helps. I go like three times a day but not to completion. My life has changed drastically as I don't have to spend hours in the bathroom giving myself a colonic. Also it does not cause cramps, nausea and dizziness all of which other products did."

8

March 29, 2015

32

132

194,995

Levetiracetam

new daily persistent headache

"I've been using 1500 mg of Keppra for about three years now for a very achy head. Through an MRI, my Dr. found that I have Cerebellar Atrophy. As long as I take my 750mg dose at the same time each a.m., I have absolutely no problems anymore with my achy head that I've lived with all of my life, (til the age of 48). If I wake up late, it's not worth it at all. I'll wake up with an awful headache, that doesn't go away until about 1/2 an hour after I take the Keppra. I also take 750mg just before bed. My achy head is in the past now, thanks to Keppra."

10

February 5, 2010

24

115

6,770

Beyaz

birth control

"I use to be on Yaz until the price got so high. I switched to a different one for a few months had awful side effects so my year check up came and my doctor recommended Beyaz. I have been on it for almost a year. And my sex drive is almost completely gone and I'm more moody on the pill than off. It's crazy. But I don't have any headaches anymore. Had no weight gain and no cramping or back aches on my period."

6

March 9, 2012

8

85

88,740

Fluticasone

allergic rhinitis

"I have been using for about 2 weeks now and can finally breathe through my nose again. I have not been able to breathe properly on one side for several months. Within 2-3 days I was breathing clearly again. Great medicine!! No side effects at all."

10

October 28, 2015

20

46

13,573

Amphetamine / dextroamphetamine

adhd

"I was diagnosed with ADD at 21, as a junior in college. Before Adderall, I was an average student. I had a short attention span and difficulty efficiently completing tasks. The first time I took it, I read long passages and retained all the information. I actually follow my professors in-class. I didn't dread studying anymore; I actually kind of enjoyed it! I couldn't believe it. Within 2 semesters, my GPA has gone from a 3.1 to a 3.5. There are only a few downsides that come to mind. First, I have trouble falling asleep at night. Next, I get irritated when studying/tasks are interrupted. Also, coming off of it, I feel extremely tired for at least 3 or 4 days."

9

December 14, 2011

9

121

100,723

Orlistat

obesity

"I started taking Orilstat 4 weeks and 2 days ago as advised by my doctor. I have 5kg so far. I exercise 4 times a week, roughly 8 hours in total. The tablets have worked for me. They do have side effects but I was warned by my doctor. Combined with reduced calorie intake and exercise, these tablets work!"

9

February 16, 2017

11

59

128,432

Phentermine

weight loss

"This is only Day 1 for me, but I am taking the Phentermine capsules and not the pills so I can't cut mine in half. I took it at around 6am in the morning on an empty stomach, but I drank 2 glasses of water behind it. Around 6:45, I literally felt like Scarlett Johansen and Forest Gump at the same time. It seemed like the world was in high def focus and I felt like I could run for hours and not get tired. It's now 11:26am and I feel more normal. Still focused, but not as ready to explode with energy. My mouth is slightly dry, but nothing taking a sip of water can't cure or candy. I think I've drank 48 oz of water today already. So make sure you have water on hand bc you will be thirsty. I'm excited to lose 30 lbs. I'll update in 7 days!"

8

October 15, 2015

38

153

166,605

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I got my period august 4th-8th, a week later i had unprotected sex with a dude I had barely met , eventually some things led to another and it was literally a 5 minute thing! In the end I was not sure if he came in me, obviously every guy will say no but I still was not sure, I took the pill about 1 hour after it happened , I bled about 1 1/2 week after taking the pill (which you are suppose to & no it wasn't my period which I thought it was). I was expecting my period in the beginning of september and it never came... I was afraid with a thought in the back of my head telling me yes he came in me, no this pill didn't work, yes I'm pregnant... Luckily today i got my period! Take the pill even if you aren't sure about it! & don't stress!!"

10

September 14, 2016

5

156

125,278

Dulcolax

constipation

"I'm a recovering opiate user. I'm used to the occasional constipation that comes from my addiction, but I entered a methodone recovery clinic and this is when my constipation became severe. Long story short, after almost a week and half I was miserable and needed relief fast. My mom had Docolax and gave me THREE . I went to sleep thinking all would be ok. Only to wake up four hours later with SEVERE stomach cramps. So severe that I wake my grandmother sleeping in the next room. She so worried about me that she is actually in the bathroom with me putting cold towels on my head and back while I'm on the toilet and start throwing up in the trash can I front of me. I finally passed the stool but had diarrhea for 24 hours after after this experince"

5

March 4, 2016

10

142

125,522

Creon

chronic pancreatitis

"I have chronic pancreatitis. For a while I was dropping weight very fast. Lost 32 pounds in March alone. It was to the point where I couldn't function between vomiting and just the pain in my stomach area I wasn't doing well. My GI doctor put me on Creon and things got much better. I take one before I eat and after. Slowly I was able to add to my menu more of foods I can tolerate. Off the list before was any meat except for fish, lettuce and anything to sweet. If I forget to take it when I eat and I do suffer the consequences later. I'm very happy with this medicine."

10

August 31, 2011

69

114

126,054

Viibryd

depression

"After being diagnosed with severe, chronic and acute depression, anxiety and seasonal affective disorder in February 2001, my therapist referred me to a psychiatrist for medicine management. Was given starter pack September 2011. I've been on 40mg for 1 and 1/2 years, during my weekly therapy sessions, my therapist says I give 90% eye contact, whereas with previous medicines I gave eye contact infrequently. I also take Effexor 225mg, Zoloft 200mg and 9mg Ativan [2mg A.M.; 4mg 12:00pm; 3mg evenings], Ambien 10mg."

10

July 9, 2013

28

82

218,544

Tri-Sprintec

birth control

"I am 18 and have been on this for nearly a year now, and originally started this due to severe period cramps that became unbearable. It makes them less severe, but I still have them but it's bearable now. The only side effect is the breast pain and swelling. I get sore before the placebo week and my breasts have gone up literally 2 cup sizes, at first it was ok but now it's annoying. I haven't gained weight and I think I've lost weight instead so that's a plus considering the breast increase. For birth control it works well, just the breast soreness and delayed period on the placebos caused worry for a while, but now I know it's just the pill. Overall it works good and I'll continue to take it!"

10

February 4, 2017

8

133

214,537

Tioconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I had never had a yeast infection in my life until 2 days ago. I decided that I would try monistat 1 because I wanted it gone quickly. I went to the store the morning after symptoms started and I inserted the ovule around 11am and applied the cream. I took a nap for a couple of hours and could already feel some relief from the itching and burning. When I got up, I did feel some slight leaking and I still felt a little discomfort but it was nowhere near what it was earlier that day. I was getting some discharge and a little itching but nothing major. By bed time the itching had gotten a little worse so I applied more cream, took some aleve, and crawled into bed. I got up this morning and all itching/burning is gone. All in less than 24 hours"

10

April 17, 2015

27

147

205,921

Pristiq

depression

"I have had depression for years due to situations that added to it continually. I have tried every pill made to help. Usually within 3 days I would take myself off them because of gaining weight within that period of 3 to 5 pounds, also feeling awful to the point of despair. I had neck surgery that left me with pain everyday to the point of not wanting to live. My pain management Doctor prescribed Pristiq along with epidural procedures for pain. Within the first day of taking Pristiq I felt a great difference in my mood. Within 3 days I knew this medicine was totally different. I have been on it for a month now and the only side effects I've had have been minor. It's been a great month of feeling more like my old self."

10

July 25, 2009

31

138

18,314

Cetuximab

head and neck cance

"I heard good things about this drug for metastatic head and neck cancer (mine began in my tongue and has moved around my mouth and into my neck - I'm a 30 year female with no risk factors), but had a severe allergic reaction during my first infusion. I felt a hot flash move from my midsection to my head, then everything started swelling, until finally my throat began to close. It was instantaneous. I only had about 10-20 cc's. Luckily, my nurse was prepared and flushed the line immediately and gave me meds to stop the reaction. My doctor has already ordered panitumumab to replace it, "

1

October 16, 2015

1

108

194,748

Pseudoephedrine

nasal congestion

"My doctor says this medicine is not for ear pressure, but it sure helps me. I battle allergies all year long, but eliminating gluten has helped tremendously. I now take 1/4 tablet in the morning and again in the afternoon if needed. I NEVER take the full tablet. If my symptoms are really bad, I take 1/2 tablet more frequently, rather than a full tablet as directed. It can cause a racing heart and insomnia, so decrease dosage and only take what you need to take the edge off of your symptoms. Trust your body (often times more than your doctor)."

9

September 19, 2015

33

101