Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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3,083	Nitrofurantoin	urinary tract infection	"I've taken antibiotics many times before in my life, but with nitrofurantoin I experienced really bad headaches after day one. Quit taking them for 48 hrs, headache cleared rapidly, then recommenced course..same again..very bad headaches, energy loss, feeling very weak and nauseous.. have ceased now and feel better again. Now I just have to clear up my UTI ! Yes reaction to antibiotic far worse than UTI. Be wary of this one, though everyone's different."	1	March 22, 2017	10	75
204,222	Tradjenta	diabetes, type 2	"I have been on Trajenta for about a month along side metformin. Since taking Trajenta I have a permanent blocked nose and severe hand pain to the point that I cannot use my hand. I have stopped taking this medicine and hope the pain subsides. Blood sugar levels are still erratic."	1	November 2, 2017	0	51
177,897	Duloxetine	chronic pain	"I have been using Cymbalta for several years now as part of my treatment plan for Chronic Pain. My pain is related to having Fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis in my hips, spine, knees and neck, impingement in the hips as well, and trigger points throughout my body. After trying several other medications, and gaining some amount of weight, my doctor wrote the prescription and I started at 30mg for the day. I now take 60mg in the morning and 60mg at night and it makes a huge difference in maintaining my pain levels. I use it now as part of my daily "medicine cocktail" and hope to continue for a long time still to come!"	8	October 10, 2012	53	113
82,548	Liraglutide	diabetes, type 2	"I took my fourth dose (0.6) of Victoza last night. Easiest thing in the world...I've never self administered an injection before and this has been easier and shockingly, without pain! It was suggested to me, that to avoid the nausea, I ought to eat less each time I eat and eat s-l-o-w.....which makes me more thoughtful about the food I eat. Thus far, I have had no nausea and I have dropped a few pounds already, which keeps me motivated to keep doing what I'm doing. I'm not happy to be on "shots" but it could be a whole lot worse! I'm looking forward to more weight loss."	10	June 1, 2010	40	108
226,375	Etonogestrel	birth control	"Okay, I had this thing put in my arm 9 months ago. I've also had a very very heavy period for 9 months. After 5 months of non-stop bleeding, I asked my doctor to take it out. She refused and put me on estrogen pills. 4 months later and I'm still bleeding. I have no energy, depressed, I can't lose weight at all even when working out & eating healthy. Horrible, horrible experience."	1	August 8, 2015	7	73
14,546	Buprenorphine / naloxone	opiate dependence	"I was addicted to pain medication for over 5 years. I was taking every pain pill I could get my hands on and had no problems getting doctors to give me more. I started taking suboxone and I am now back to who I once was. It is a TRUE life saver. It makes you feel normal and alive again. I have become the person that everyone missed. If you you are skeptical like I was, this medication will change your mind. It does work. It does take the withdrawals away and you can function again. I get sick to my stomach just thinking about pain pills. THANK YOU to the creator and THANK YOU to my family for never giving up on me. NEVER give up."	10	September 30, 2008	156	127
215,038	Fexofenadine	allergic rhinitis	"Couldn't wait to write a review on this drug. I've been suffering with what I thought was sinus issues for the past 3 years, seen specialists and they also diagnosed me wrong. Felt extreme and chronic fatigue on a daily basis and was being signed off work for that, this was causing me depression and I was ready to start anti-depressants not long ago until a few weeks ago my eyes started burning upon waking up in the mornings, I went to see a GP and was prescribed 180mg of Telfast x1 a day and these have been absolute life savers, words can not describe how much better I am feeling. I have my life back & energy back. Only side effect was vivid dreams but they are tolerable. I'm now on these long term."	10	October 3, 2016	7	135
41,847	Clonidine	high blood pressure	"DR Recommended patch over Clonidine tablets I was taking. Waited the three days for any effect. During the three days I had to resort to my .1mg tablets to control my blood pressure. On the eve of the third night, my BP hit 160 meaning the patch was useless and I immediately when back to my regiment of .05mg (half tablet) three times a day. This keeps my BP between 125-135/75-85. I have an undiagnosed condition where I have surges to 210/110 and have been higher which can last from an hour or so to several days. The tablets stabilize my BP. Periochromocytoma has been ruled out. To add insult to injury these patches are very expensive even with RX plan."	1	August 1, 2015	45	121
154,978	Metronidazole	bacterial infection	"I had went to Florida for a month & had no sex with anyone until I got back to NY & saw my boyfriend. Once we had sex I figured my bacteria balance Down there was on the trip since it had been a month. I bought yeast infection pills & also a cream for itching. I was having extreme itching but also small cuts around my clitoris & irritation near my vulva lips. I used Vaseline for the burning. The Vaseline made the discharge worsen. I also used non scented baby wipes to freshen up so I didn't have to wash 10 times a day. So I went to the doc & they gave me the yeast infection antibiotic & that didn't help. Got tested & Turns out it was bacterial vaginitis. The doc prescribed me metronidazole & its working. All of the issues I had are gone!!:)"	10	November 14, 2016	6	149
216,598	Sucralfate	gerd	"I had a serious problems with GERD. Chest pain, jaw pain, abdominal pain, and back pain caused from GERD makes me feel like I am dying, literally. I've been in the ER well over 4 times for this alone. I've been prescribed everything you can think of. I tried anything I could try to help this problem to no avail. The ONLY thing that helps with the chest pain is milk but it doesn't stop it completely it doesn't even touch the abdominal pain at all though and it's so excruciating that it is dibilitating. I'm 8 months pregnant now and I went in to labor and delivery with the worst abdominal pain I've ever felt in my life, prescribed carafate and works in 20 mins. Miracle drug for me."	10	September 20, 2015	73	130
160,200	Buspirone	anxiety	"I've been begging for years to take an anti anxiety medication. I was initially diagnosed with depression & anxiety. My neurologist increased my Effexor from 75mg to 150mg/day to treat the numbness and tingling in my feet due to diabetes. I became manic with my driving and spending habits. I was then re-diagnosed as being bipolar. I went years without anxiety medication and had several trips to the hospital with anxiety attacks that felt more like heart attacks. I was put on Buspar and took my first dose last night. This morning I couldn't find my wig. I ended up late to work in hopes of locating it. It's not where I left it and I wonder if I was sleep walking. Anyone experience anything similar?"	5	October 23, 2017	5	126
35,180	Levofloxacin	pneumonia	"Very great drug, got me out of pneumonia in 5 days, but still took it as prescribed 10 days. Once a day by 500mg. I did not experience any side effects. From the beginning after reading all the side effects I felt I have them all but that was only in my head. So unless you really have side effects you should talk to your doctor."	10	August 1, 2016	14	66
146,281	Suboxone	opiate dependence	"I have been using this drug to help with withdrawals from Vicodin. It seems to be working really well and is taking away the craving to take Vicodin as well. I just worry about when they take me off of it how I will feel then."	10	July 11, 2009	12	46
126,116	Viibryd	depression	"Had diarrhea for a few days but I was expecting it. I'm now up to 20 mg. I think I like it so far. It's hard to tell. Has anybody experienced restless legs with this? My legs drive me crazy at night and they itch!"	8	December 29, 2012	26	45
180,781	Solodyn	acne	"Didn't experience any side effects. Took it during early spring so over exposure of sun was not an issue. Cleared up all my under the skin acne (large, red, inflamed zits that could be very painful). After two months of taking the medication I stopped and now have no acne. It's been three months and I'm very satisfied since I've fought with bad acne for six years now."	10	July 30, 2012	38	68
89,089	Celexa	anxiety and stress	"Celexa is my miracle drug! I'm on the generic Citalopram. It is the only thing that has worked for my severe anxiety due to adjustment disorder. I was previously on Prozac which only made the anxiety worse but Celexa calms me and makes me easier to be around. My moods are much more balanced and I have a joyful outlook on life. I'm on 20mg and I am so thankful for Celexa!"	10	November 18, 2017	9	72
168,086	Jolessa	birth control	"I have been on Jolessa for 4 years and am quite pleased with it. I chose to go on birth control because I used to get really bad cramps and have heavy bleeding. The reason it doesn't a get 10 star review from me is because the first month of adjusting to it was awful for me. I had horrible cramps and pretty much nonstop bleeding. But 4 years removed from the situation, I would say it was worth it. I did not experience weight gain and it's so nice to have control over my body. Now my periods are predictable and the cramps aren't as bad."	9	April 7, 2015	9	107
203,957	Suvorexant	insomnia	"I have suffered from insomnia for about 15 years. Thyroid cancer only made it worse. Ambien stopped working and I tried every drug and over the counter med. I was given a three day trial of Belsomra and was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked. This is not a knock out drug. It just makes you feel sleepy all night. I did have vivid dreams but they weren't unpleasant. None of the craziness of some of the other sleep meds just a good nights sleep. The only down side was I have a mild headache when I first wake up but it goes away quickly. It is expensive but they offer some really good coupons on their website. I recommend getting a free sample from your doc before you buy a months supply. Sweet dreams."	8	August 28, 2015	23	136
75,959	Olodaterol / tiotropium	copd	"I started taking Stiolto Respimat in Jan. 2016. For the first few months everything was great. Then I started to have memory issues and confusion. I know this contains an anticholinergic. Two years ago I stopped taking medication for an over-active bladder that contained an anticholinergic because of the very same reason. A few months later my memory was back to normal (normal for me!) and the confusion totally went away. I was hoping that since this is an inhaler and not a pill that I might have better results. Unfortunately no. After four months the confusion and forgetfulness became a real problem. I decided to stop the inhaler this morning and will ask my doctor for an alternative - without an anticholinergic."	4	May 30, 2016	24	123
75,840	Temazepam	insomnia	"I've taken temazepam for approximately 3 yrs and didn't sleep all the way through the night until my doctor changed my dosage to 3 - 30mg caps @ bedtime. I too take Venlafaxine and have had no adverse reactions. It's been a lifesaver for me."	10	August 17, 2013	40	45
56,021	Estradiol	atrophic vaginitis	"I had been using vagifem for about 8 years and now have uterine cancer. I am having a hysterectomy next week as a result. When my cancer surgeon found out I was using vagifem tabs he immediately had me stop it."	4	June 18, 2016	47	41
205,724	Pristiq	depression	"I was diagnosed with clinical depression over 13 years ago. I took Paxil for 1 year and swore I would never take another depression medicine. After some extreme and consistent stress in 2010, I talked to my MD and he suggested that my depression would not just go away on its own. After explaining my drug experiences he prescribed Lexapro and I took it for about 3 months. It was wonderful except that it just stopped working, I had gained 10 lbs and the sexual side effects were terrible. He changed me to Pristiq, which I have been taking for 16 days now. I never had nausea or dizziness. I feel less hungry than I did on Lexapro and there are no sexual side effects. At first I felt a bit spacey but now I have more energy."	9	May 16, 2011	8	138
99,186	Lutera	birth control	"This pill is amazing. It is what I always wanted. I have been on it for only about a month and I have already noticed rapid weight loss, my breasts have gotten bigger (b cup to c cup) my acne cleared up and I actually seem much happier. I haven't had any spotting, tenderness, or mood swings but I hear some people get those. I most definitely stick with this pill and I recommend it to anyone. It's truly AMAZING."	10	July 29, 2011	73	80
212,679	Invega Sustenna	schizoaffective disorde	"Would be an absolutely perfect drug without the side effects. Constant tiredness and dizziness makes it almost impossible to work. It definitely has high effects on motor skills and sexual ability. But, hallucinations and delusions are gone. No more voices, and paranoid thoughts after only a month. It's a good drug if you want to sleep all day."	8	December 17, 2015	15	58
121,836	Venlafaxine	depression	"I suffer from depression and anxiety. For the last 20 years, I've had counseling and been on many antidepressants; Prozac, wellbutrin, Paxil, etc. Effexor is the first medication that has noticeably helped. I was worried after reading all the negative reviews, but tried it anyway. I noticed a change after the first week, and it has gotten better ever since. Been on it for two years now and all is good in the world. Very rarely get sad, unless there is a reason for it (death, break up, pet dying) also I used to have anxiety talking to more than one person at a time, now I can talk to a room full of people with little to no anxiety."	10	April 1, 2013	87	120
225,709	Bupropion	depression	"I have been on Wellbutrin now for 6 days. I was amazed how wonderful I felt on the first day I took it. I had been on another medicine for 6 months and it never help my depression so my Doc. put me on this one. I feel like a real person again. The only I am having trouble with is chirpping in my ears and foggy head. It is hard to keep my thoughts together sometimes."	7	June 22, 2012	41	77
89,567	Celexa	anxiety and stress	"I was feeling very moody, having rapid Highs and Lows. My boyfriend called this "The Dragon" . I reviewed this website and read the reviews to which best medication would be right before I spoke with a doctor. I was prescribed Celexa by my doctor and have now been on the medication for about 4 weeks now. I have noticed that my exaggerated mood swings are not as extreme. I can let more things just roll off my back rather than dwelling on the negative perspective. This medicine has been very helpful to me. Not many side effects, just nausea and sex drive suppressed. All together losing a little weight is worth the steadiness of my moods."	7	July 19, 2012	29	117
218,069	Amoxicillin / clavulanate	sinusitis	"Right after the first dose, I experienced the worst stomach cramps, gas, bloating...all the way into my chest. It seemed to help my sinus infection, but nothing is worth that type of pain. I couldn't keep food down, I don't have issues with acid reflux, until I started taking augmentin. I tried one more dose, before I quit and I went to my regular doctor, and he agreed that this stuff is harsh on your stomach, and changed to different antibiotic. I tried drinking a lot of water, yogurt, and I increased my intake of probiotics, but so far nothing is helping. I am hoping this horrid feeling will go away eventually."	1	April 2, 2017	23	112
67,272	Omeprazole	gerd	"I take this medicine every morning, if I miss one I suffer all day. I want to come off this medicine as I have been on it for over 4 years now. I am 21."	7	October 17, 2013	52	35
22,439	Treximet	migraine	"I'm on a daily medication for migraines but still sometimes get one that will last for 3-4 days. Nothing was working until I tried Treximet. Migraine is gone within 30 minutes."	10	October 7, 2008	12	31
216,174	Copper	birth control	"When they first tried to insert the Paragard the doctor had a problem. My uterus is flipped some type of way. Anyways it took the doctor and assistant to do it. A little pain but nothing like giving birth. I do have heavier period but no bad cramps. Might be too much TMI but my Sex drive has gone up since having the Paragard because it doesn't have hormones. I was on birth control and felt so tired and lazy. I love Paragard, best birth control for me."	10	February 8, 2015	34	88
169,481	Stelara	psoriatic arthritis	"I have had psoriatic arthritis for 20 years. Mostly attempting to control the arthritis which at times has been debilitating to say the least. For the first year my skin was clear after the loading doses. I wore shorts and went swimming without fear! And while I'm still very happy with stelara I've noticed it doesn't control my arthritis as well (still manageable) and I have small patches beginning to appear. I'm well under the 200lb weight for the higher dose."	8	September 19, 2016	16	81
197,568	Paroxetine	obsessive compulsive disorde	"I have been taking this medication for the past year and a half and have found that it didn't help me much with my OCD but i have heard from friends that it has help them with theres"	5	April 29, 2008	5	38
39,209	Contrave	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
40,281	Savella	ibromyalgia	"I started Savella a little over a month ago and had not experienced any side effects until the last two weeks. Palpitations/ elevated resting heart rate and right sided headaches, which I did not realize were due to this medication because I didn't experience any initial side effects. Overall muscle pain has been greatly reduced, energy increased. Bummed out that I may have to stop due to the new side effects."	6	April 20, 2013	51	71
172,190	Clonazepam	anxiety	"I have been on Klonopin (Clonazapam) for 9 years and have never felt the need to increase my dose of 0.5mg in the am., and 1.0 mg in the pm. I have PTSD, and no longer have panic attacks or the General Anxiety associated with the PTSD. I might have to take it for the rest of my life, but without it my quality of life was unbearable. I don't want to go back to the panicky shaking and heart palpitations and fatigue I felt after an episode. Truly, my triggers don't even bother me that much due to this medication. It's been my saving grace."	10	November 20, 2017	7	106
220,743	Loestrin 24 Fe	9</span> users found this comment helpful.	"I've been on this for about a year or so. I didn't like it at first, I got nauseous and couldn't eat, and got terrible headaches. Now everything is fine. No weight gain, my breasts may have gotten a 1/2 cup bigger. No effect on my sex drive. No pregnancies, so it gets the job done!"	8	August 5, 2010	9	56
191,016	Campral	alcohol dependence	"I've battled with booze for 20 years ten years ago started taking revia was taking it wrong started drinking than took the pill felt weird as hell quit/ next time take naltrexone monday though thursday no drinking get tanked on weekends lasted 3 months/ had 4 captain and cokes had my son in car decided to race aferrari 110 mph in a 30 mph zone hated myself. spent $ 1200 got a shot of vivitrol stayed sober for 34 days really worked started back easy got up to a handle every 3 days was outta control went to detox .day i got out had campral in medicine cabinet take 2 pills in morning 2 pills at 5pm 2,5 mg valium and 5mg valium at 9pm been sober for four months lost 25 pounds everybody notices the difference trust me this really works and its easy"	10	July 21, 2016	68	145
187,124	Safyral	birth control	"Have almost been on Safyral for a year and I love it. I used to have really heavy periods, but I know exactly when I am going to start (usually a Tuesday night to Wednesday morning) and I know I'll stop on Sunday. It's lighter. I have noticed that sometimes my bad cramps I used to have are starting to return. It has definitely kept the babies away which is the reason I went on the birth control and will continue to keep using it."	9	February 27, 2012	5	85
176,442	Lorazepam	anxiety	"Had a major panic attack back in January - never had one before (no family history) - horrific feeling. Had to be taken by an ambulance to local ER. Doctor there gave me prescription for 15 5mg pills in case anxiety came back. One day sitting at my desk I started feeling 'lightheaded' and knew something wasn't right. An anxiety was starting to build - your body automatically starts to scan itself for any problems. Took one pill and 30 mins later I was back to normal - my mind wasn't racing anymore. Lorazepam works great for me. I always carry with me anywhere I go - just in case."	10	June 18, 2014	60	110
114,028	Amlodipine	high blood pressure	"Keeps my blood pressure down. I have been taking it for 5 months, I now have muscle cramps, and have a problem sleeping. I am going to try a new medicine, I can't take the severe cramping in my body."	7	December 10, 2013	155	40
198,071	Metoprolol	supraventricular tachycardia	"I started having PSVT when I was 23, now 42. I was also on verapamil, propranolol and atenolol at the same time. I felt like the walking dead from time I got up till I went to bed. So had RF ablation done. Was fine for several years, no medicines, no problems. Then PSVT was back full force was put on digoxin that was increased several times due to lack of control. Had stress test done and after just over 1 minute was stopped by Doctor put in hospital taken off digoxin and started on 50 mg of metoprolol. I now have fair control of PSVT with just minor problems that I can control maybe once a month unless stressed and PSVT can be trouble couple times a day. Main side effect is energy level REAL low."	7	July 23, 2010	21	137
125,345	Dulcolax	constipation	"I've taken Dulcolax before and it worked great. I have a drawer of constipation pills cuz I always need something. Yesterday at 4pm I couldn't poop & this has been going on for almost a week. So I reached in my drawer & pulled out the Dulcolax & took 2 pills. Nothing happened until I woke up at 2:45am with severe heartburn & back pain. I thought I might throw up; it didn't occur to me the medicine could have caused this until my tummy started rumbling. I went to the bathroom a few times but only gas. Finally I was able to go & had runny diarrhea for half hour straight. Every time I try to lay down to fall back asleep my stomach hurts again. It's now 4:30am & I'm still awake :("	3	February 12, 2016	8	135
128,333	Phentermine	obesity	"I started Phentermine on October 28th. Before Phentermine I weighed 191 lbs after about a 2 weeks I lost. 10lbs. Now I got on the scale today and my total was 160lbs. The only side effects that I have is dry mouth. Yes this includes your lips. You will be using lots of balm. Also try to have a good diet. Also even though your appetite is pretty much decreased try to eat small meals and drink plenty of water. Remember your doctor will take you off Phentermine in 30 days and you will gain the weight back. To prevent that eat small portions. Also pickles are excellent. You will maintain your weight and when the doc prescribe you back on Phentermine you will continue to lose weight."	9	December 6, 2015	28	128
188,767	Tivicay	hiv infection	"In May 2015, I was put on Tivicay, Epivir, & Viread, after years of struggling to be compliant with other regimens. My doctors are very happy with the results. In 2 months, the cd4 count went from 37 to 138. The viral load went from 35000 to undetectable. I've noticed no side effects from this regimen. I'm anxiously awaiting the next cd4 cell count."	10	July 24, 2015	9	64
200,150	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"I have been a pack a day smoker for about 10 years now. I am on day 5 of chantix, so far I've had strange dreams, trouble sleeping, nausea, and mild depression. The only thing it has done for me so far as far as not wanting to smoke is make me very sick to my stomach and a horrible taste. I smoke a little less than normal but hopefully it's just because I'm just starting!!! Everybody please keep your fingers crossed for me!!!"	5	June 2, 2015	12	84
90,640	Docosanol	herpes simplex	"I have used abreva everytime I get a coldsore/fever blister. I get them really bad all the time. I usually have coldsores/fever blisters any where from 3-4 weeks. Abreva has cut down how long I have them down to a week or a week and a half. It has also gradually made them smaller until they are gone."	8	November 14, 2008	20	58
31,252	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I've used Monista 1 Day multiple times in the past. First time ever using it, yes my vaginal was on fire! I wanted to rip my entire section down there out. But the weird thing about Monista is or it could be the severity of my YI, every experience was different for me. There were times where after use of Monista 1 Day for my YI, my infection quickly turned into BV (on two occasions) and in other times I had just mild burning sensation others no symptoms at all. I think the product is most definitely doing its job when there's severe burning and itching but I absolutely believe it depends on you too and the severity of your YI. If you had one bad experience with it, I highly suggest to get the oral pill prescribed by your doctor instead."	8	August 30, 2016	6	142
128,017	Phentermine	weight loss	"Male 35, 6'4", 299lbs. I said I was going to report my progress in a week. But I had to report this. It has been 48hrs and I'm down 4lbs. My routine started at 10am when I took the pill. Worked out for 30 minutes. Cereal for breakfast. A shake for lunch and grilled chicken breast for dinner. No juice! Instead, water with lemon slices. Lots of it. I'm experiencing the dry mouth which cause me to drink lots of water. I'm keeping the review neutral for now. Overall goal is to drop 60lbs in 2 rounds. First round 30lbs by 9/22/16. I will wean myself of the pill by taking it every other day for the second round 30lbs by 11/22/2016. I'm well on way!!!! Stay motivated guys..!! Don't quit..!!"	6	August 24, 2016	26	131
211,530	Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide	hiv infection	"I have been taking Genvoya since September 2016. I had absolutely no side affects for the first month or two, except constantly breaking out in to small rashes on my face, chest and back which the docs claimed was not the medication. After the second month, my hands and feet started getting so tingly to the point that they'd go numb. This is still happening and now weekly vitamin B12 shots help, but not completely. I was given the B12 for severe lack of energy and always wanting to sleep, which started happening four months after in to Genvoya (shame it didn't work for that). Lastly, my bones feel weaker than ever. Hey, I can deal with this, as the alternative of no meds is one I don't ever want to face."	7	January 19, 2017	4	132
226,850	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I'm on my third one and I've gotta tell you I like it. My doctor prescribed a med. to stop heavy periods or very long periods, I take a pill and they stop. It has not affected my sex drive and everything else is going good."	10	March 19, 2015	37	46
103,195	Estarylla	birth control	"DO NOT USE THIS BIRTHCONTROL. Take it from one girlfriend to another- you can do better. This birth control has given me the worst experience I've ever had with mood swings. Sluggish and no energy. I gained 5 lbs. first week on it."	2	January 26, 2017	5	43
34,290	Bystolic	high blood pressure	"I'm a 54 years old non-smoker, 5'8"/145 lbs & healthy all of my life. Developed labile hypertension 5 years ago. Dr. first prescribed 25mg metoprolol in 2010, dose increased to 50mg in 1/2014. BP was controlled on Metoprolol but still not always ideal. Dr. felt metoprolol was the best med, since it has been around for decades with a proven track record. New dr. this past April gave me some samples of 5mg Bystolic. I have been taking it for about 6 weeks and I feel SO MUCH BETTER! No fatigue, no depressed feeling & better exercise tolerance-HIGHLY recommend. BP great! Give yourself 2-3weeks to adjust to new med. Drawback it is more expensive than Metoprolol, but it's worth it."	10	June 15, 2015	76	120
188,483	ParaGard	birth control	"I HATE hormonal BC. I tried at least 20 since having period issues in High School. After having my one and only, I had my IUD put in. My doc had put in hundreds, no insertion issues. Things went well the first year; I had some string scared but promptly had an ultrasound to check and make sure the IUD was in place. I've had it over 4 years now. I've had several cysts on one ovary that grow to the size of grapefruits before rupturing; something I had never experienced before. This came with very long, very heavy periods. No pregnancy scared but have had to start taking a 2 month cycle of hormonal BC for the first time in over a decade to try and correct the issue. I tried to wait it out and it's only gotten worse. 4 days in. Oh boy."	5	December 1, 2016	1	146
131,911	Effexor XR	anxiety	"Works well to stop my anxiety. I can participate in life again and I am doing things that I used to do. Started with 75 mg started to become more effective at 150 mg. Some side effects but they are getting better with time."	10	May 15, 2013	101	44
195,456	Aviane	birth control	"I tried Alesse in the past and liked it but it made me feel extremely tired. I decided to try the generic Aviane so see if I felt different. I'm only on day 11 but I don't feel mentally well, I starting to feel irritated and depressed, im finishing the pack and will stop taking this pill. Our emotional health is much more important."	5	December 24, 2016	6	64
148,669	Mirena	abnormal uterine bleeding	"I had the Mirena IUD for 1 yr 4 mo. The insertion pain wasn't too bad, but starting immediately after insertion, I had stabbing knife like pain in my lower right side which brought me back to my gynecologist one month later in tears. I was told that the Mirena IUD was not responsible for the pain, and ultrasound confirmed it looked normal. I suffered from chronic pain leading to NSAID induced ulcers, complete loss of libido, breakthrough bleeding 20+ days per month, & depression. I was prescribed additional medications and was scheduled for exploratory surgery. One month ago, I had it removed, and was reproachfully told it wasn't going to help. Since then, I've had no pain and no bleeding. Mirena did not work for me."	1	October 16, 2016	14	127
99,182	Lutera	birth control	"I have been on Lutera for 2 months after ending an unwanted pregnancy and have still not gotten my period. Each month, I come to the inactive pills and get severe cramping as if I'm finally going to get it, and I don't. Other than that, I can't say I mind the pill."	5	September 27, 2011	3	53
94,596	Abilify	autism	"My 8 year old has been on abilify for almost a year now. She has gained about 30 lbs, but she is very active and still fit. She is autistic and has severe aggression tendencies toward herself and others. She had been on respiridol before and it did nothing for her. Now, she takes 11 ml and we increase it 1 ml every four weeks until she is more stable. She has greatly improved on this medication but still has a long way to go."	8	December 6, 2015	30	85
129,899	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"The condom broke during sex, I ejaculated and my girlfriend was ovulating. We purchased Plan B and she took it about 7 hours after the mishap. This was March 19th. We stayed relaxed but as the days went by the tension and the stress kept getting worse for us both, her period didn't come on the day that it was supposed to so she was losing it! I told her to wait a few days and for our surprise the next day her period arrived on April 3rd. Plan B works, it just requires patience. Be safe out there!"	10	April 11, 2015	17	99
64,437	Sertraline	anxiety and stress	"I have suffered for years from extreme anxiety, ocd, depression and stress; this has saved my life. I have only taken it for a month but I feel "normal" for the first time in my life. It also has helped me from withdrawing from adderall I was taking for ADHD symptoms, and I can actually focus better now than I could before on the ADD meds."	10	June 16, 2016	32	66
73,221	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"Well the first 2 months on Microgestin Fe 1/20 my period didn't regulate until the third month. I started the 4th month pack & got my period a week before & it's a super light flow. I called my doctor & they prescribed me a higher dosage 1.5/30 and they said for sure my period should cut off & regulate. But I didn't have any side effects or weight gain or bad acne. I'm going to finish this first pack if I don't like it then I'll switch to Aviane."	7	September 2, 2014	4	90
52,881	Maxalt	migraine	"I've always had 3 day migraines. MaxAlt will take it away in about 35 minutes. Sometimes I would have to take another one (dissolved in my mouth) the next day. I cannot stress enough how much I love this medicine. I come from days when Darvon's were given for migraines, they didn't do anything but zombie you with the pain. I thank the scientist who figured out how to control whatever it is that is being controlled. Of course, it IS too expensive. Without insurance, I would have to suffer, as they are about $32 per pill!"	10	October 9, 2012	23	97
47,072	Thyroid desiccated	hashimoto's disease	"Been diagnosed with Hashimoto's for over a decade, and started out taking 90 mcg of levothyroxine. As my disease progressed I had to take more and more, and was up to 150 mcg when I started feeling bad: sick and depressed had trouble sleeping. Blood tests showed that my t3's were low, and I had been flogging my t4's to produce more t3's. This may be one of the symptoms of Hashimoto's: an inability to convert t4 into t3. Not a doctor, don't know, but switching to Armor a month ago has made a huge difference in my health. I am not getting those cramps in my hands and feet at the end of the day, and my energy has gone way up. It's still too early to know for sure...one month isn't much....but so far so good!"	9	March 30, 2017	33	138
188,879	Prevacid	gerd	"I got immediate improvement switching from omeprazole 20mg and 40mg to prevacid 30mg for my long term struggle with severe acid reflux. I still occasionally supplement with a Pepcid Complete at bedtime, but overall I'm much better."	9	June 6, 2008	39	37
11,459	Pramipexole	restless legs syndrome	"TAKING pramipexole for a few months began to black out without being aware of it Falling asleep esp at church or any time I was quite Compulsive gambling-shopping Messed my heart up I started having very fast irregular heart beat Have had 6 heart ablations because of this drug It probably works great for some but it is the most dangerous med I have taken Ruined my life I cant walk at the mall shopping for more than two hours Cannot bowl /play golf not even exercise I had to research it on internet before I was sure what was causing all of these side effects and there had been law suits earlier (too late for me) There was one in Canada at the time of my experience I told pharmacist about it and she said she didn't believe it"	1	June 25, 2016	8	140
39,280	Contrave	weight loss	"Took my first dose today and within an hour I was sicker than I have ever been. Terrible headache, nausea, flushing of skin. I have never had an issue with my blood pressure but an hour after the dose my blood pressure was 192/92. Scared me to death. Fortunately within the hour it was close to normal. I ended up in bed all day because the symptoms I was experiencing were so heinous and lasted for over 7 hours. I could not open my eyes due to the least bit of light was excruciating. I have never experienced a migraine before. Also, I had previously taken Wellbutrin (Zyban) to quit smoking 12 years ago and never had any side effects so I had very high hopes for Contrave. Also, I am not on any other prescription meds."	1	March 11, 2017	19	137
85,428	Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate	birth control	"I took Sprintec for 3 years, it was my first birth control. When I first got on it I had cramping for about a week and then it was fine. My periods came like clock work every month! I gained no weight and it helped stop my breakouts. Overall I have no complaints about this pill, until recently... Randomly I started bleeding. I had a period for about a month, give or take a few days when it would stop. Because of that I have now switched pills because I just need higher estrogen. This pill is great & I would recommend it to anyone!"	9	April 17, 2015	10	105
54,343	Colcrys	gout, acute	"I like to say Colcrys 0.6 is THE BEST. I got the prescription barely yesterday and just about 8 hrs later I was without pain on my ankles and my burning disappeared, I was able to sleep. After being unable to sleep for 3 consecutive days. Thanks to this wonderful medication I was able to sleep last night and able to workout. As for side effects only soft stools but nothing extreme. DEFINITELY I RATHER DEAL WITH SOFT STOOL THAN DEALING WITH ALL THAT BURNING AND PAIN ON MY FEET! I truly regret not taking this medicine since 6 yrs ago. I just did not know I sadly have gout. GLADLY NOW I FOUND COLCRYS."	10	April 17, 2014	51	115
180,462	Diclofenac	pain	"Started using gel for "frozen toe". Had pain about 75% of the time ranging up to 7 or 8. Had difficulty putting on shoes due to bending of big toe. After using Voltaren gel 2-3 times a day, after just 2 days pain was greatly reduced. And if there is any pain, it's only about a level 3 or 4. Have recently started using it on knees. Seems to help but not as dramatically as toe. I really like that fact that very little of the diclofenac goes systemic."	8	May 4, 2009	22	89
105,832	Atomoxetine	adhd	"My experience with this drug is a bitter sweet one. However, the bitter side to it overpowers the sweet by LONG SHOT. Since I was a kid, I've had behavioral issues and it wasn't until I was in my mid teens that they began to truly effect my way of life and my relationships with those around me. I had been taking Bupropion in combination with Sertraline and had no serious problem or complaints. However, when I started to wean off of the Sertral and began taking the Strattera, I began to get irritated and just downright pissed off for no apparent reason. The slightest things set me off, and it's only gotten worse with increased dosage. I'm gonna stop taking it all together. Screw a bunch of this unprovoked anger stuff. It helps no one."	3	June 26, 2016	21	136
65,105	Hydrochlorothiazide	high blood pressure	"Well I've been on this medication 25mg for about a week... I started to have side affects about two days in like extreme dry mouth like I woke up in the Mojave desert or something. And I still have the side affect so I keep a bottle water handy at night. 2-3 day I stated to feel the mild cramps on my legs but it's gone away so it's temporary I guess. As for urinating regular not sure if it's not high enough or what. Cause I have not noticed any loss of water I have been retaining. Really disappointed so I'll keep taking this med for another two weeks if I don't notice anything I'm off it. Cause it hadn't worked. Oh well I guess let's see what happens."	3	January 6, 2016	27	130
31,358	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"TERRIBLE. bought the generic store brand but the pain is terrible! Horrible burning in my vagina. I decided to look at reviews to make sure it was normal. I'm currently in FULL BURNING PAIN! Don't buy!!"	1	August 7, 2016	6	36
135,457	Tamiflu	influenza	"Basic onset of flu...coughing, chills, fever and body aches. Doctor gave me tamiflu to help expedite flu because a family member was scheduled go surgery and didn't want him to get sick. Well, three days in, I feel better but can't smell or taste. Freaking me out. ..Hope it's temporary. May discontinue balance of script."	5	February 21, 2016	8	55
164,650	Prandin	diabetes, type 2	"I have been using 0.5 mg for over a year and it has worked well for me. I have no side effects but am worried for effects that may surface in the long run. As with any medication the ultimate goal should be to be free of the need for it but in the absence of such possibility my aim is to keep a look out for medications with the least amount of interference in the natural abilities of my body/organs. "	10	April 5, 2009	35	82
142,425	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"I’m writing this review to put your mind at ease . I had unprotected sex on August 27th. It was my first time.Though he did not come inside me, I was worried about pre-cum. I didn’t take the pill until about 27 hours . About a week later I got a “period “, which what I read was mainly due to the pill. I was terrified that I was pregnant and showing symptoms . Google really messes you up. Reviews were worst. I took 2 pregnancy tests and both were negative . Then I was scared because I missed my period . My period is irregular, so it’s even more terrifying. I didn’t get my period till October 12th. So I missed a period.I prayed every day, since taking it . Pray and relax ! I for sure learned my lesson. God listens. Don’t stress, it delays it."	10	October 15, 2017	18	148
224,535	Bupropion	depression	"I was prescribed Wellbutrin about 3 weeks ago. The first week I had no side effects but I also had no improvement in my depression. By the second week I was so dizzy and nauseous I couldn't sit up or stand AT ALL. I've taken Wellbutrin in the past with no negative side effects and since it took a week to start feeling like this I didn't think it was the Wellbutrin. I decided that I was just sick and continued to take it. After a Dr. visit to my primary care who found nothing wrong and my psychiatry appointment being a week away I decided I had no choice but to stop taking the medication. I saw improvement within 2 days and completely normal within 3. It was a nightmare that I never want to go through again. I was completely shut down."	1	November 10, 2017	2	144
194,603	Gilenya	multiple sclerosis	"I've been on Gilenya for quite some time now. At first, I had no side effects at all. Lately, however, I've been getting random symptoms and not sure if they're directly related. My hair has gotten thinner, my eye's sensitivity to light is a bit off, I've gotten gingivitis and been getting mouth ulcers a lot. I'm getting a bit worried, but so far haven't had an attack since I started taking the medicine."	8	December 16, 2013	72	74
49,059	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"I use Alesse for my acne, I didn't have that bad acne but I started 3 months ago and my acne got worse since then and won't totally clear up. Some days my face is not that bad and sometimes it's bad and it bothers me since before taking this pill my acne was controllable. I think this product is not that helpful for acne, well that's just for me but I don't know about others, everyone is different and has different skin."	5	August 29, 2016	0	83
27,066	Ultram	pain	"I have taken Ultram for long periods of time. My experience with it was pretty good. It did give me relief from moderate pain due to tendonitis at the same time. It gave me a little bit of an energy boost not sure why. But beware going off of this medicine can be just as bad as going of Vicodin."	7	March 9, 2010	33	60
97,674	Simvastatin	high cholesterol	"About one week after I started taking it, I started with mild leg cramps. After 3 weeks, I couldn't stand it anymore. They would wake me up at night and throb, so I stopped taking it. I can't really rate effectiveness as I wasn't on it long enough."	1	April 7, 2014	54	48
48,839	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"Took 9 mos to regulate. I've been on this for almost 2 years now. I was prepared to wait because many years ago was on Seasonale so I knew it would take 2-3 packs (each pack is 3 months) for results. Dealt with spotting & irregular bleeding in beginning. Cramps went away with the first period. Well worth the 9 mo wait bc now only 4 periods per year that last 3 days with light bleeding and zero cramps. Im 42 yrs and a plus with CamreseLo is it gave me my sex drive back once it was regulated in my system. Well worth the adjustment period!"	10	January 17, 2017	2	107
156,525	Dulaglutide	diabetes, type 2	"The first day after the shot, I felt lethargic and so very tired. The loss of appetite is the first thing that is apparent. I am having bowel issues, but I consider the trade off worth it. My sugar was 232 and is now between 92-158 depending on what I had for dinner the night before. Rice seems to make things bad. I have been on Trulicity for a month now and with the help of a calorie counter (Myfitnesspal) I have lost 20 lbs and feel so much better. I did develop a bit of inflammation in the third week, but it didn't last long, and who is to say it was related to Trulicity. Overall, its really keeping my appetite at bay, which was unheard of before. I love this drug."	10	December 11, 2017	0	133
166,731	Levonorgestrel	birth control	"I've had Skyla for a little over a year now and would say that I like this IUD for the most part. I tried (Paraguard) first and had a horrible experience. I had it for about four months and bled almost everyday for 2 1/2 months of it! Literally everyday. It was a nightmare. I got that one removed and was told to try Skyla instead. I am 27, no kids. My periods have always been very painful, LONG, etc. The Skyla was painful & cramping followed apon insertion, however it subsided after a couple days. For the first 9 months I would get regular periods (not too heavy, not horrible cramping) and after that I either dont get a period,just the cramping and skip it or I will get a period with painful cramping. So its different every month for me."	8	August 6, 2016	3	142
138,735	Phentermine	weight loss	"I have been taking Phentermine for approximately 1 month as of tomorrow, and as of today, I have lost 12 lbs. I love the energy that it gives me. I can move around all day without getting tired. I am exercising 30 minutes 5 days a week, and I am eating about 2 small meals a day because with the pills, I don't get hungry. I did experience a few side effects in the beginning. Dry mouth and insomnia. Now the only side effect I continue to have is dry mouth. I'm not saying Phentermine is for everybody, but it works great for me."	10	June 9, 2011	6	104
27,885	Lexapro	depression	"I've experienced major depression along with high anxiety. Lexapro has been FANTASTIC for me in helping to get rid of my depression AND helping my anxiety significantly. I've tried Prozac, and compared to the two Lexapro has given me much less side effects, has not interacted with other drugs I take, works faster, and has given me my life back. Overall, I think anyone who is suffering with depression, but also has high anxiety can definitely benefit from this drug. It's been great for me and I think it's worth a shot for anyone who isn't having much luck with other SSRIs."	10	March 12, 2017	77	102
101,060	Rexulti	major depressive disorde	"I have been on Rexulti for 2 weeks. I also take 150mg of Zoloft, 200 mg Trazadone, 30mg vyvanse and xanax ER. I have more energy, I can actually leave the house now, I laugh and don't worry as much. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because of some slight nausea, headaches and my tinnitus has gotten worse. Hopefully those things will go away soon "	9	July 26, 2017	17	70
166,745	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"Got carried away with husband. Took pill. God super sick. Sore breasts Nausea As the week continued... Added a few more symptoms. Diarrhea Cramps Hot and cold feelings Vomiting Almost fainted About 2 weeks after started feeling a little better. Then had the worst period of my life. Felt like I was dying. So much blood. Terrible cramps. Vomiting for a whole night. Could barely eat for two days. But I think it worked. Haven't taken a test to see but I assume since I had my period it means it worked. So... It works. And we had sex on day 14 my most fertile day - took it 5 hours after. But... The most terrible and sickest I have ever been for 2 weeks and worst period ever. And I was continually bloated."	7	August 12, 2016	5	134
68,375	Plan B	emergency contraception	"Took the Plan B pill 1 hour after intercourse. I took it on an empty stomach, which you should NOT do. I felt crazy symptoms for about 1 month. It felt as if I were pregnant. I have been nauseous, tired, mood swings. Horrible feeling, and it lasted quite a while. 1 week after I had taken the pill, I got some spotting that lasted 3 days. I took 7 home pregnancy tests (all negative) because of all the worry. But I just received my period today, which I am so happy about. "	8	July 12, 2013	56	94
75,120	Vicodin HP	pain	"I have a lower fractured back due to a car accident. This midicatition is the only one that takes my pain away and lets me function normaly. I am a preschool teacher so I have to stay on top of job and Vicodin defenatilly helped me do that. Just make sure you eat a good meal before taking this, other wise you may become nauses"	10	April 28, 2008	25	65
92,844	Vortioxetine	depression	"Since my ins. does not cover I buy from Canada - under Brintellex - it is $309/3mo 20mg and I split pills. If you do this, don't mention splitting pills to Dr as that is not permitted by manufacturer due to their profits. Anxiety is lowered & I lost weight. I no longer crave food/ binge eat at night, and no desire to drink anymore. Started at 5mg 1st week, then 10mg. Tried SSRIs in past, none worked. The Trentillex has mild sex side effects slowing arousal, but still can get orgasms. Made me vomit twice. I get dizzy and feel nausea within 2 hours after I've taken it. Taking with food helps. Makes me thirstier and sweat more during workouts and burp. The only other med. which helped my anxiety with no sex side effects was pricey Ketamine infusion"	9	June 15, 2017	10	140
136,746	Sodium hyaluronate	osteoarthritis	"I have had this twice. The first last me almost 8 yrs before I needed 2nd injections and now over 7 yrs and still pain free I'm happy with that injections...works better than steroids and cortisone shots. Hardly any side effects"	10	July 2, 2017	18	41
178,854	Victoza	diabetes, type 2	"Like many, I was frustrated with the medication options for type II Diabetes. My doctor had me on Actos and Glipizide which I gained 70 pounds in one year! I tried Byetta however was so sick on it, I couldn't continue. I also was concerned about developed issues possibly due to Actos i.e. shortness of breath and edema in legs. This even concerned my doctor. The weight gain was hurting me getting better and only made things worse and the most concerning part was my blood sugar was running around 200. My third day on Victoza and my blood sugar is already in normal range! Yes, 109! The first time in over 9 months. I have not had any side effects and will hopefully lose weight."	9	July 4, 2012	21	126
55,858	Effexor	depression	"While effective in decreasing my depression, I developed almost every side effect listed, (including anxiety, muscle soreness, unbearable joint pain, excessive sweating, severe memory loss, GERD, dysuria, brain shivers, hypothyroidism, loss of menstruation) and found myself on medications to treat each of them, ultimately using 19 prescription medications to deal with the side effects. If I could have anticipated the side effects, and the expected difficulty of weaning off this, I would have continued to search for a better alternative. "	2	March 1, 2012	32	81
6,331	Latanoprost	glaucoma, open angle	"After taking a week of drops, experienced joint and muscle pain. At two weeks, chest pains sent me to the hospital. They kept me for two days until pain subsided and extensive tests were done and it was determined I did not have any blockages. I will not take it again."	1	May 29, 2016	11	51
67,901	Plan B	emergency contraception	"Hi everyone! So I had my period on June 6th and the very last day my boyfriend and I had sex with a condom and some how we both finished without realizing that the condom slipped off into me. And my boyfriend wasn't sure if he came inside me or not and I didn't see any cum. This was about midnight when it happened and I will as freaking out. The next morning I went to CVS bought it for $53. Ate something then took the pill 8am. (8 hours after the incident) I felt so tired the first week that all I did was want to sleep. Then the following weeks I would feel nauseous and had stomach aches. To me I rather have all that then get pregnant. So I'm on birth control pills so i continued to take them then on July 4th I got my period! stay positive! xo"	10	July 5, 2016	10	153
82,105	Liraglutide	obesity	"Started taking Saxenda on April 18th and have had only a few side effects. I have some nausea and a headache in the evenings. I'm hoping this subsides the longer I've been on it. I have lost 6 lbs which is an amazing accomplishment for me. I have not been able to loose more than 2 lbs no matter what diet I've tried. I get full very fast, only eating about 1/2 what I used to eat at each meal. Sleeping great but am experiencing a great deal of fatigue especially late afternoon and evening. Will continue on and hope this weight loss continues. The doctor gave me a month of samples so I didn't waste money if it didn't agree with me."	7	April 26, 2016	21	123
21,958	Infliximab	rheumatoid arthritis	"Initially, it worked great. When the doses were administered close together, I rarely had a flare, and when I did they were very mild. As the time between infusions was increased, I began to have more frequent and severe flares. My Rheumatologist and I are currently working to adjust the dosing schedule."	5	May 28, 2017	3	52
123,933	Skyla	birth control	"I got skyla earlier this morning. Thank goodness for the numbing! Just felt a lot of pressure wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. The drive home was okay until I got into my house almost passed out and had horrible cramps! Started bleeding about an hour and a half after it was put it. And then now 14 hours later I'm starting bleeding pretty heavily with some cramps still."	6	September 9, 2016	1	74
146,807	Alprazolam	anxiety	"Please try a different benzo before this drug. It's a life ruiner. The effects are so strong and leave the body quickly it makes you crave more. Tolerance builds like crazy with this drug too. I suggest klonopin. It works great and lasts a lot longer. Withdrawal is horrible from Xanax. You can die from it. Also comes with severe memory loss while taking it."	2	March 21, 2017	25	65

3,083

Nitrofurantoin

urinary tract infection

"I've taken antibiotics many times before in my life, but with nitrofurantoin I experienced really bad headaches after day one. Quit taking them for 48 hrs, headache cleared rapidly, then recommenced course..same again..very bad headaches, energy loss, feeling very weak and nauseous.. have ceased now and feel better again. Now I just have to clear up my UTI ! Yes reaction to antibiotic far worse than UTI. Be wary of this one, though everyone's different."

1

March 22, 2017

10

75

204,222

Tradjenta

diabetes, type 2

"I have been on Trajenta for about a month along side metformin. Since taking Trajenta I have a permanent blocked nose and severe hand pain to the point that I cannot use my hand. I have stopped taking this medicine and hope the pain subsides. Blood sugar levels are still erratic."

1

November 2, 2017

0

51

177,897

Duloxetine

chronic pain

"I have been using Cymbalta for several years now as part of my treatment plan for Chronic Pain. My pain is related to having Fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis in my hips, spine, knees and neck, impingement in the hips as well, and trigger points throughout my body. After trying several other medications, and gaining some amount of weight, my doctor wrote the prescription and I started at 30mg for the day. I now take 60mg in the morning and 60mg at night and it makes a huge difference in maintaining my pain levels. I use it now as part of my daily "medicine cocktail" and hope to continue for a long time still to come!"

8

October 10, 2012

53

113

82,548

Liraglutide

diabetes, type 2

"I took my fourth dose (0.6) of Victoza last night. Easiest thing in the world...I've never self administered an injection before and this has been easier and shockingly, without pain! It was suggested to me, that to avoid the nausea, I ought to eat less each time I eat and eat s-l-o-w.....which makes me more thoughtful about the food I eat. Thus far, I have had no nausea and I have dropped a few pounds already, which keeps me motivated to keep doing what I'm doing. I'm not happy to be on "shots" but it could be a whole lot worse! I'm looking forward to more weight loss."

10

June 1, 2010

40

108

226,375

Etonogestrel

birth control

"Okay, I had this thing put in my arm 9 months ago. I've also had a very very heavy period for 9 months. After 5 months of non-stop bleeding, I asked my doctor to take it out. She refused and put me on estrogen pills. 4 months later and I'm still bleeding. I have no energy, depressed, I can't lose weight at all even when working out & eating healthy. Horrible, horrible experience."

1

August 8, 2015

7

73

14,546

Buprenorphine / naloxone

opiate dependence

"I was addicted to pain medication for over 5 years. I was taking every pain pill I could get my hands on and had no problems getting doctors to give me more. I started taking suboxone and I am now back to who I once was. It is a TRUE life saver. It makes you feel normal and alive again. I have become the person that everyone missed. If you you are skeptical like I was, this medication will change your mind. It does work. It does take the withdrawals away and you can function again. I get sick to my stomach just thinking about pain pills. THANK YOU to the creator and THANK YOU to my family for never giving up on me. NEVER give up."

10

September 30, 2008

156

127

215,038

Fexofenadine

allergic rhinitis

"Couldn't wait to write a review on this drug. I've been suffering with what I thought was sinus issues for the past 3 years, seen specialists and they also diagnosed me wrong. Felt extreme and chronic fatigue on a daily basis and was being signed off work for that, this was causing me depression and I was ready to start anti-depressants not long ago until a few weeks ago my eyes started burning upon waking up in the mornings, I went to see a GP and was prescribed 180mg of Telfast x1 a day and these have been absolute life savers, words can not describe how much better I am feeling. I have my life back & energy back. Only side effect was vivid dreams but they are tolerable. I'm now on these long term."

10

October 3, 2016

7

135

41,847

Clonidine

high blood pressure

"DR Recommended patch over Clonidine tablets I was taking. Waited the three days for any effect. During the three days I had to resort to my .1mg tablets to control my blood pressure. On the eve of the third night, my BP hit 160 meaning the patch was useless and I immediately when back to my regiment of .05mg (half tablet) three times a day. This keeps my BP between 125-135/75-85. I have an undiagnosed condition where I have surges to 210/110 and have been higher which can last from an hour or so to several days. The tablets stabilize my BP. Periochromocytoma has been ruled out. To add insult to injury these patches are very expensive even with RX plan."

1

August 1, 2015

45

121

154,978

Metronidazole

bacterial infection

"I had went to Florida for a month & had no sex with anyone until I got back to NY & saw my boyfriend. Once we had sex I figured my bacteria balance Down there was on the trip since it had been a month. I bought yeast infection pills & also a cream for itching. I was having extreme itching but also small cuts around my clitoris & irritation near my vulva lips. I used Vaseline for the burning. The Vaseline made the discharge worsen. I also used non scented baby wipes to freshen up so I didn't have to wash 10 times a day. So I went to the doc & they gave me the yeast infection antibiotic & that didn't help. Got tested & Turns out it was bacterial vaginitis. The doc prescribed me metronidazole & its working. All of the issues I had are gone!!:)"

10

November 14, 2016

6

149

216,598

Sucralfate

gerd

"I had a serious problems with GERD. Chest pain, jaw pain, abdominal pain, and back pain caused from GERD makes me feel like I am dying, literally. I've been in the ER well over 4 times for this alone. I've been prescribed everything you can think of. I tried anything I could try to help this problem to no avail. The ONLY thing that helps with the chest pain is milk but it doesn't stop it completely it doesn't even touch the abdominal pain at all though and it's so excruciating that it is dibilitating. I'm 8 months pregnant now and I went in to labor and delivery with the worst abdominal pain I've ever felt in my life, prescribed carafate and works in 20 mins. Miracle drug for me."

10

September 20, 2015

73

130

160,200

Buspirone

anxiety

"I've been begging for years to take an anti anxiety medication. I was initially diagnosed with depression & anxiety. My neurologist increased my Effexor from 75mg to 150mg/day to treat the numbness and tingling in my feet due to diabetes. I became manic with my driving and spending habits. I was then re-diagnosed as being bipolar. I went years without anxiety medication and had several trips to the hospital with anxiety attacks that felt more like heart attacks. I was put on Buspar and took my first dose last night. This morning I couldn't find my wig. I ended up late to work in hopes of locating it. It's not where I left it and I wonder if I was sleep walking. Anyone experience anything similar?"

5

October 23, 2017

5

126

35,180

Levofloxacin

pneumonia

"Very great drug, got me out of pneumonia in 5 days, but still took it as prescribed 10 days. Once a day by 500mg. I did not experience any side effects. From the beginning after reading all the side effects I felt I have them all but that was only in my head. So unless you really have side effects you should talk to your doctor."

10

August 1, 2016

14

66

146,281

Suboxone

opiate dependence

"I have been using this drug to help with withdrawals from Vicodin. It seems to be working really well and is taking away the craving to take Vicodin as well. I just worry about when they take me off of it how I will feel then."

10

July 11, 2009

12

46

126,116

Viibryd

depression

"Had diarrhea for a few days but I was expecting it. I'm now up to 20 mg. I think I like it so far. It's hard to tell. Has anybody experienced restless legs with this? My legs drive me crazy at night and they itch!"

8

December 29, 2012

26

45

180,781

Solodyn

acne

"Didn't experience any side effects. Took it during early spring so over exposure of sun was not an issue. Cleared up all my under the skin acne (large, red, inflamed zits that could be very painful). After two months of taking the medication I stopped and now have no acne. It's been three months and I'm very satisfied since I've fought with bad acne for six years now."

10

July 30, 2012

38

68

89,089

Celexa

anxiety and stress

"Celexa is my miracle drug! I'm on the generic Citalopram. It is the only thing that has worked for my severe anxiety due to adjustment disorder. I was previously on Prozac which only made the anxiety worse but Celexa calms me and makes me easier to be around. My moods are much more balanced and I have a joyful outlook on life. I'm on 20mg and I am so thankful for Celexa!"

10

November 18, 2017

9

72

168,086

Jolessa

birth control

"I have been on Jolessa for 4 years and am quite pleased with it. I chose to go on birth control because I used to get really bad cramps and have heavy bleeding. The reason it doesn't a get 10 star review from me is because the first month of adjusting to it was awful for me. I had horrible cramps and pretty much nonstop bleeding. But 4 years removed from the situation, I would say it was worth it. I did not experience weight gain and it's so nice to have control over my body. Now my periods are predictable and the cramps aren't as bad."

9

April 7, 2015

9

107

203,957

Suvorexant

insomnia

"I have suffered from insomnia for about 15 years. Thyroid cancer only made it worse. Ambien stopped working and I tried every drug and over the counter med. I was given a three day trial of Belsomra and was pleasantly surprised at how well it worked. This is not a knock out drug. It just makes you feel sleepy all night. I did have vivid dreams but they weren't unpleasant. None of the craziness of some of the other sleep meds just a good nights sleep. The only down side was I have a mild headache when I first wake up but it goes away quickly. It is expensive but they offer some really good coupons on their website. I recommend getting a free sample from your doc before you buy a months supply. Sweet dreams."

8

August 28, 2015

23

136

75,959

Olodaterol / tiotropium

copd

"I started taking Stiolto Respimat in Jan. 2016. For the first few months everything was great. Then I started to have memory issues and confusion. I know this contains an anticholinergic. Two years ago I stopped taking medication for an over-active bladder that contained an anticholinergic because of the very same reason. A few months later my memory was back to normal (normal for me!) and the confusion totally went away. I was hoping that since this is an inhaler and not a pill that I might have better results. Unfortunately no. After four months the confusion and forgetfulness became a real problem. I decided to stop the inhaler this morning and will ask my doctor for an alternative - without an anticholinergic."

4

May 30, 2016

24

123

75,840

Temazepam

insomnia

"I've taken temazepam for approximately 3 yrs and didn't sleep all the way through the night until my doctor changed my dosage to 3 - 30mg caps @ bedtime. I too take Venlafaxine and have had no adverse reactions. It's been a lifesaver for me."

10

August 17, 2013

40

45

56,021

Estradiol

atrophic vaginitis

"I had been using vagifem for about 8 years and now have uterine cancer. I am having a hysterectomy next week as a result. When my cancer surgeon found out I was using vagifem tabs he immediately had me stop it."

4

June 18, 2016

47

41

205,724

Pristiq

depression

"I was diagnosed with clinical depression over 13 years ago. I took Paxil for 1 year and swore I would never take another depression medicine. After some extreme and consistent stress in 2010, I talked to my MD and he suggested that my depression would not just go away on its own. After explaining my drug experiences he prescribed Lexapro and I took it for about 3 months. It was wonderful except that it just stopped working, I had gained 10 lbs and the sexual side effects were terrible. He changed me to Pristiq, which I have been taking for 16 days now. I never had nausea or dizziness. I feel less hungry than I did on Lexapro and there are no sexual side effects. At first I felt a bit spacey but now I have more energy."

9

May 16, 2011

8

138

99,186

Lutera

birth control

"This pill is amazing. It is what I always wanted. I have been on it for only about a month and I have already noticed rapid weight loss, my breasts have gotten bigger (b cup to c cup) my acne cleared up and I actually seem much happier. I haven't had any spotting, tenderness, or mood swings but I hear some people get those. I most definitely stick with this pill and I recommend it to anyone. It's truly AMAZING."

10

July 29, 2011

73

80

212,679

Invega Sustenna

schizoaffective disorde

"Would be an absolutely perfect drug without the side effects. Constant tiredness and dizziness makes it almost impossible to work. It definitely has high effects on motor skills and sexual ability. But, hallucinations and delusions are gone. No more voices, and paranoid thoughts after only a month. It's a good drug if you want to sleep all day."

8

December 17, 2015

15

58

121,836

Venlafaxine

depression

"I suffer from depression and anxiety. For the last 20 years, I've had counseling and been on many antidepressants; Prozac, wellbutrin, Paxil, etc. Effexor is the first medication that has noticeably helped. I was worried after reading all the negative reviews, but tried it anyway. I noticed a change after the first week, and it has gotten better ever since. Been on it for two years now and all is good in the world. Very rarely get sad, unless there is a reason for it (death, break up, pet dying) also I used to have anxiety talking to more than one person at a time, now I can talk to a room full of people with little to no anxiety."

10

April 1, 2013

87

120

225,709

Bupropion

depression

"I have been on Wellbutrin now for 6 days. I was amazed how wonderful I felt on the first day I took it. I had been on another medicine for 6 months and it never help my depression so my Doc. put me on this one. I feel like a real person again. The only I am having trouble with is chirpping in my ears and foggy head. It is hard to keep my thoughts together sometimes."

7

June 22, 2012

41

77

89,567

Celexa

anxiety and stress

"I was feeling very moody, having rapid Highs and Lows. My boyfriend called this "The Dragon" . I reviewed this website and read the reviews to which best medication would be right before I spoke with a doctor. I was prescribed Celexa by my doctor and have now been on the medication for about 4 weeks now. I have noticed that my exaggerated mood swings are not as extreme. I can let more things just roll off my back rather than dwelling on the negative perspective. This medicine has been very helpful to me. Not many side effects, just nausea and sex drive suppressed. All together losing a little weight is worth the steadiness of my moods."

7

July 19, 2012

29

117

218,069

Amoxicillin / clavulanate

sinusitis

"Right after the first dose, I experienced the worst stomach cramps, gas, bloating...all the way into my chest. It seemed to help my sinus infection, but nothing is worth that type of pain. I couldn't keep food down, I don't have issues with acid reflux, until I started taking augmentin. I tried one more dose, before I quit and I went to my regular doctor, and he agreed that this stuff is harsh on your stomach, and changed to different antibiotic. I tried drinking a lot of water, yogurt, and I increased my intake of probiotics, but so far nothing is helping. I am hoping this horrid feeling will go away eventually."

1

April 2, 2017

23

112

67,272

Omeprazole

gerd

"I take this medicine every morning, if I miss one I suffer all day. I want to come off this medicine as I have been on it for over 4 years now. I am 21."

7

October 17, 2013

52

35

22,439

Treximet

migraine

"I'm on a daily medication for migraines but still sometimes get one that will last for 3-4 days. Nothing was working until I tried Treximet. Migraine is gone within 30 minutes."

10

October 7, 2008

12

31

216,174

Copper

birth control

"When they first tried to insert the Paragard the doctor had a problem. My uterus is flipped some type of way. Anyways it took the doctor and assistant to do it. A little pain but nothing like giving birth. I do have heavier period but no bad cramps. Might be too much TMI but my Sex drive has gone up since having the Paragard because it doesn't have hormones. I was on birth control and felt so tired and lazy. I love Paragard, best birth control for me."

10

February 8, 2015

34

88

169,481

Stelara

psoriatic arthritis

"I have had psoriatic arthritis for 20 years. Mostly attempting to control the arthritis which at times has been debilitating to say the least. For the first year my skin was clear after the loading doses. I wore shorts and went swimming without fear! And while I'm still very happy with stelara I've noticed it doesn't control my arthritis as well (still manageable) and I have small patches beginning to appear. I'm well under the 200lb weight for the higher dose."

8

September 19, 2016

16

81

197,568

Paroxetine

obsessive compulsive disorde

"I have been taking this medication for the past year and a half and have found that it didn't help me much with my OCD but i have heard from friends that it has help them with theres"

5

April 29, 2008

5

38

39,209

Contrave

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

40,281

Savella

ibromyalgia

"I started Savella a little over a month ago and had not experienced any side effects until the last two weeks. Palpitations/ elevated resting heart rate and right sided headaches, which I did not realize were due to this medication because I didn't experience any initial side effects. Overall muscle pain has been greatly reduced, energy increased. Bummed out that I may have to stop due to the new side effects."

6

April 20, 2013

51

71

172,190

Clonazepam

anxiety

"I have been on Klonopin (Clonazapam) for 9 years and have never felt the need to increase my dose of 0.5mg in the am., and 1.0 mg in the pm. I have PTSD, and no longer have panic attacks or the General Anxiety associated with the PTSD. I might have to take it for the rest of my life, but without it my quality of life was unbearable. I don't want to go back to the panicky shaking and heart palpitations and fatigue I felt after an episode. Truly, my triggers don't even bother me that much due to this medication. It's been my saving grace."

10

November 20, 2017

7

106

220,743

Loestrin 24 Fe

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"I've been on this for about a year or so. I didn't like it at first, I got nauseous and couldn't eat, and got terrible headaches. Now everything is fine. No weight gain, my breasts may have gotten a 1/2 cup bigger. No effect on my sex drive. No pregnancies, so it gets the job done!"

8

August 5, 2010

9

56

191,016

Campral

alcohol dependence

"I've battled with booze for 20 years ten years ago started taking revia was taking it wrong started drinking than took the pill felt weird as hell quit/ next time take naltrexone monday though thursday no drinking get tanked on weekends lasted 3 months/ had 4 captain and cokes had my son in car decided to race aferrari 110 mph in a 30 mph zone hated myself. spent $ 1200 got a shot of vivitrol stayed sober for 34 days really worked started back easy got up to a handle every 3 days was outta control went to detox .day i got out had campral in medicine cabinet take 2 pills in morning 2 pills at 5pm 2,5 mg valium and 5mg valium at 9pm been sober for four months lost 25 pounds everybody notices the difference trust me this really works and its easy"

10

July 21, 2016

68

145

187,124

Safyral

birth control

"Have almost been on Safyral for a year and I love it. I used to have really heavy periods, but I know exactly when I am going to start (usually a Tuesday night to Wednesday morning) and I know I'll stop on Sunday. It's lighter. I have noticed that sometimes my bad cramps I used to have are starting to return. It has definitely kept the babies away which is the reason I went on the birth control and will continue to keep using it."

9

February 27, 2012

5

85

176,442

Lorazepam

anxiety

"Had a major panic attack back in January - never had one before (no family history) - horrific feeling. Had to be taken by an ambulance to local ER. Doctor there gave me prescription for 15 5mg pills in case anxiety came back. One day sitting at my desk I started feeling 'lightheaded' and knew something wasn't right. An anxiety was starting to build - your body automatically starts to scan itself for any problems. Took one pill and 30 mins later I was back to normal - my mind wasn't racing anymore. Lorazepam works great for me. I always carry with me anywhere I go - just in case."

10

June 18, 2014

60

110

114,028

Amlodipine

high blood pressure

"Keeps my blood pressure down. I have been taking it for 5 months, I now have muscle cramps, and have a problem sleeping. I am going to try a new medicine, I can't take the severe cramping in my body."

7

December 10, 2013

155

40

198,071

Metoprolol

supraventricular tachycardia

"I started having PSVT when I was 23, now 42. I was also on verapamil, propranolol and atenolol at the same time. I felt like the walking dead from time I got up till I went to bed. So had RF ablation done. Was fine for several years, no medicines, no problems. Then PSVT was back full force was put on digoxin that was increased several times due to lack of control. Had stress test done and after just over 1 minute was stopped by Doctor put in hospital taken off digoxin and started on 50 mg of metoprolol. I now have fair control of PSVT with just minor problems that I can control maybe once a month unless stressed and PSVT can be trouble couple times a day. Main side effect is energy level REAL low."

7

July 23, 2010

21

137

125,345

Dulcolax

constipation

"I've taken Dulcolax before and it worked great. I have a drawer of constipation pills cuz I always need something. Yesterday at 4pm I couldn't poop & this has been going on for almost a week. So I reached in my drawer & pulled out the Dulcolax & took 2 pills. Nothing happened until I woke up at 2:45am with severe heartburn & back pain. I thought I might throw up; it didn't occur to me the medicine could have caused this until my tummy started rumbling. I went to the bathroom a few times but only gas. Finally I was able to go & had runny diarrhea for half hour straight. Every time I try to lay down to fall back asleep my stomach hurts again. It's now 4:30am & I'm still awake :("

3

February 12, 2016

8

135

128,333

Phentermine

obesity

"I started Phentermine on October 28th. Before Phentermine I weighed 191 lbs after about a 2 weeks I lost. 10lbs. Now I got on the scale today and my total was 160lbs. The only side effects that I have is dry mouth. Yes this includes your lips. You will be using lots of balm. Also try to have a good diet. Also even though your appetite is pretty much decreased try to eat small meals and drink plenty of water. Remember your doctor will take you off Phentermine in 30 days and you will gain the weight back. To prevent that eat small portions. Also pickles are excellent. You will maintain your weight and when the doc prescribe you back on Phentermine you will continue to lose weight."

9

December 6, 2015

28

128

188,767

Tivicay

hiv infection

"In May 2015, I was put on Tivicay, Epivir, & Viread, after years of struggling to be compliant with other regimens. My doctors are very happy with the results. In 2 months, the cd4 count went from 37 to 138. The viral load went from 35000 to undetectable. I've noticed no side effects from this regimen. I'm anxiously awaiting the next cd4 cell count."

10

July 24, 2015

9

64

200,150

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"I have been a pack a day smoker for about 10 years now. I am on day 5 of chantix, so far I've had strange dreams, trouble sleeping, nausea, and mild depression. The only thing it has done for me so far as far as not wanting to smoke is make me very sick to my stomach and a horrible taste. I smoke a little less than normal but hopefully it's just because I'm just starting!!! Everybody please keep your fingers crossed for me!!!"

5

June 2, 2015

12

84

90,640

Docosanol

herpes simplex

"I have used abreva everytime I get a coldsore/fever blister. I get them really bad all the time. I usually have coldsores/fever blisters any where from 3-4 weeks. Abreva has cut down how long I have them down to a week or a week and a half. It has also gradually made them smaller until they are gone."

8

November 14, 2008

20

58

31,252

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I've used Monista 1 Day multiple times in the past. First time ever using it, yes my vaginal was on fire! I wanted to rip my entire section down there out. But the weird thing about Monista is or it could be the severity of my YI, every experience was different for me. There were times where after use of Monista 1 Day for my YI, my infection quickly turned into BV (on two occasions) and in other times I had just mild burning sensation others no symptoms at all. I think the product is most definitely doing its job when there's severe burning and itching but I absolutely believe it depends on you too and the severity of your YI. If you had one bad experience with it, I highly suggest to get the oral pill prescribed by your doctor instead."

8

August 30, 2016

6

142

128,017

Phentermine

weight loss

"Male 35, 6'4", 299lbs. I said I was going to report my progress in a week. But I had to report this. It has been 48hrs and I'm down 4lbs. My routine started at 10am when I took the pill. Worked out for 30 minutes. Cereal for breakfast. A shake for lunch and grilled chicken breast for dinner. No juice! Instead, water with lemon slices. Lots of it. I'm experiencing the dry mouth which cause me to drink lots of water. I'm keeping the review neutral for now. Overall goal is to drop 60lbs in 2 rounds. First round 30lbs by 9/22/16. I will wean myself of the pill by taking it every other day for the second round 30lbs by 11/22/2016. I'm well on way!!!! Stay motivated guys..!! Don't quit..!!"

6

August 24, 2016

26

131

211,530

Cobicistat / elvitegravir / emtricitabine / tenofovir alafenamide

hiv infection

"I have been taking Genvoya since September 2016. I had absolutely no side affects for the first month or two, except constantly breaking out in to small rashes on my face, chest and back which the docs claimed was not the medication. After the second month, my hands and feet started getting so tingly to the point that they'd go numb. This is still happening and now weekly vitamin B12 shots help, but not completely. I was given the B12 for severe lack of energy and always wanting to sleep, which started happening four months after in to Genvoya (shame it didn't work for that). Lastly, my bones feel weaker than ever. Hey, I can deal with this, as the alternative of no meds is one I don't ever want to face."

7

January 19, 2017

4

132

226,850

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I'm on my third one and I've gotta tell you I like it. My doctor prescribed a med. to stop heavy periods or very long periods, I take a pill and they stop. It has not affected my sex drive and everything else is going good."

10

March 19, 2015

37

46

103,195

Estarylla

birth control

"DO NOT USE THIS BIRTHCONTROL. Take it from one girlfriend to another- you can do better. This birth control has given me the worst experience I've ever had with mood swings. Sluggish and no energy. I gained 5 lbs. first week on it."

2

January 26, 2017

5

43

34,290

Bystolic

high blood pressure

"I'm a 54 years old non-smoker, 5'8"/145 lbs & healthy all of my life. Developed labile hypertension 5 years ago. Dr. first prescribed 25mg metoprolol in 2010, dose increased to 50mg in 1/2014. BP was controlled on Metoprolol but still not always ideal. Dr. felt metoprolol was the best med, since it has been around for decades with a proven track record. New dr. this past April gave me some samples of 5mg Bystolic. I have been taking it for about 6 weeks and I feel SO MUCH BETTER! No fatigue, no depressed feeling & better exercise tolerance-HIGHLY recommend. BP great! Give yourself 2-3weeks to adjust to new med. Drawback it is more expensive than Metoprolol, but it's worth it."

10

June 15, 2015

76

120

188,483

ParaGard

birth control

"I HATE hormonal BC. I tried at least 20 since having period issues in High School. After having my one and only, I had my IUD put in. My doc had put in hundreds, no insertion issues. Things went well the first year; I had some string scared but promptly had an ultrasound to check and make sure the IUD was in place. I've had it over 4 years now. I've had several cysts on one ovary that grow to the size of grapefruits before rupturing; something I had never experienced before. This came with very long, very heavy periods. No pregnancy scared but have had to start taking a 2 month cycle of hormonal BC for the first time in over a decade to try and correct the issue. I tried to wait it out and it's only gotten worse. 4 days in. Oh boy."

5

December 1, 2016

1

146

131,911

Effexor XR

anxiety

"Works well to stop my anxiety. I can participate in life again and I am doing things that I used to do. Started with 75 mg started to become more effective at 150 mg. Some side effects but they are getting better with time."

10

May 15, 2013

101

44

195,456

Aviane

birth control

"I tried Alesse in the past and liked it but it made me feel extremely tired. I decided to try the generic Aviane so see if I felt different. I'm only on day 11 but I don't feel mentally well, I starting to feel irritated and depressed, im finishing the pack and will stop taking this pill. Our emotional health is much more important."

5

December 24, 2016

6

64

148,669

Mirena

abnormal uterine bleeding

"I had the Mirena IUD for 1 yr 4 mo. The insertion pain wasn't too bad, but starting immediately after insertion, I had stabbing knife like pain in my lower right side which brought me back to my gynecologist one month later in tears. I was told that the Mirena IUD was not responsible for the pain, and ultrasound confirmed it looked normal. I suffered from chronic pain leading to NSAID induced ulcers, complete loss of libido, breakthrough bleeding 20+ days per month, & depression. I was prescribed additional medications and was scheduled for exploratory surgery. One month ago, I had it removed, and was reproachfully told it wasn't going to help. Since then, I've had no pain and no bleeding. Mirena did not work for me."

1

October 16, 2016

14

127

99,182

Lutera

birth control

"I have been on Lutera for 2 months after ending an unwanted pregnancy and have still not gotten my period. Each month, I come to the inactive pills and get severe cramping as if I'm finally going to get it, and I don't. Other than that, I can't say I mind the pill."

5

September 27, 2011

3

53

94,596

Abilify

autism

"My 8 year old has been on abilify for almost a year now. She has gained about 30 lbs, but she is very active and still fit. She is autistic and has severe aggression tendencies toward herself and others. She had been on respiridol before and it did nothing for her. Now, she takes 11 ml and we increase it 1 ml every four weeks until she is more stable. She has greatly improved on this medication but still has a long way to go."

8

December 6, 2015

30

85

129,899

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"The condom broke during sex, I ejaculated and my girlfriend was ovulating. We purchased Plan B and she took it about 7 hours after the mishap. This was March 19th. We stayed relaxed but as the days went by the tension and the stress kept getting worse for us both, her period didn't come on the day that it was supposed to so she was losing it! I told her to wait a few days and for our surprise the next day her period arrived on April 3rd. Plan B works, it just requires patience. Be safe out there!"

10

April 11, 2015

17

99

64,437

Sertraline

anxiety and stress

"I have suffered for years from extreme anxiety, ocd, depression and stress; this has saved my life. I have only taken it for a month but I feel "normal" for the first time in my life. It also has helped me from withdrawing from adderall I was taking for ADHD symptoms, and I can actually focus better now than I could before on the ADD meds."

10

June 16, 2016

32

66

73,221

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"Well the first 2 months on Microgestin Fe 1/20 my period didn't regulate until the third month. I started the 4th month pack & got my period a week before & it's a super light flow. I called my doctor & they prescribed me a higher dosage 1.5/30 and they said for sure my period should cut off & regulate. But I didn't have any side effects or weight gain or bad acne. I'm going to finish this first pack if I don't like it then I'll switch to Aviane."

7

September 2, 2014

4

90

52,881

Maxalt

migraine

"I've always had 3 day migraines. MaxAlt will take it away in about 35 minutes. Sometimes I would have to take another one (dissolved in my mouth) the next day. I cannot stress enough how much I love this medicine. I come from days when Darvon's were given for migraines, they didn't do anything but zombie you with the pain. I thank the scientist who figured out how to control whatever it is that is being controlled. Of course, it IS too expensive. Without insurance, I would have to suffer, as they are about $32 per pill!"

10

October 9, 2012

23

97

47,072

Thyroid desiccated

hashimoto's disease

"Been diagnosed with Hashimoto's for over a decade, and started out taking 90 mcg of levothyroxine. As my disease progressed I had to take more and more, and was up to 150 mcg when I started feeling bad: sick and depressed had trouble sleeping. Blood tests showed that my t3's were low, and I had been flogging my t4's to produce more t3's. This may be one of the symptoms of Hashimoto's: an inability to convert t4 into t3. Not a doctor, don't know, but switching to Armor a month ago has made a huge difference in my health. I am not getting those cramps in my hands and feet at the end of the day, and my energy has gone way up. It's still too early to know for sure...one month isn't much....but so far so good!"

9

March 30, 2017

33

138

188,879

Prevacid

gerd

"I got immediate improvement switching from omeprazole 20mg and 40mg to prevacid 30mg for my long term struggle with severe acid reflux. I still occasionally supplement with a Pepcid Complete at bedtime, but overall I'm much better."

9

June 6, 2008

39

37

11,459

Pramipexole

restless legs syndrome

"TAKING pramipexole for a few months began to black out without being aware of it Falling asleep esp at church or any time I was quite Compulsive gambling-shopping Messed my heart up I started having very fast irregular heart beat Have had 6 heart ablations because of this drug It probably works great for some but it is the most dangerous med I have taken Ruined my life I cant walk at the mall shopping for more than two hours Cannot bowl /play golf not even exercise I had to research it on internet before I was sure what was causing all of these side effects and there had been law suits earlier (too late for me) There was one in Canada at the time of my experience I told pharmacist about it and she said she didn't believe it"

1

June 25, 2016

8

140

39,280

Contrave

weight loss

"Took my first dose today and within an hour I was sicker than I have ever been. Terrible headache, nausea, flushing of skin. I have never had an issue with my blood pressure but an hour after the dose my blood pressure was 192/92. Scared me to death. Fortunately within the hour it was close to normal. I ended up in bed all day because the symptoms I was experiencing were so heinous and lasted for over 7 hours. I could not open my eyes due to the least bit of light was excruciating. I have never experienced a migraine before. Also, I had previously taken Wellbutrin (Zyban) to quit smoking 12 years ago and never had any side effects so I had very high hopes for Contrave. Also, I am not on any other prescription meds."

1

March 11, 2017

19

137

85,428

Ethinyl estradiol / norgestimate

birth control

"I took Sprintec for 3 years, it was my first birth control. When I first got on it I had cramping for about a week and then it was fine. My periods came like clock work every month! I gained no weight and it helped stop my breakouts. Overall I have no complaints about this pill, until recently... Randomly I started bleeding. I had a period for about a month, give or take a few days when it would stop. Because of that I have now switched pills because I just need higher estrogen. This pill is great & I would recommend it to anyone!"

9

April 17, 2015

10

105

54,343

Colcrys

gout, acute

"I like to say Colcrys 0.6 is THE BEST. I got the prescription barely yesterday and just about 8 hrs later I was without pain on my ankles and my burning disappeared, I was able to sleep. After being unable to sleep for 3 consecutive days. Thanks to this wonderful medication I was able to sleep last night and able to workout. As for side effects only soft stools but nothing extreme. DEFINITELY I RATHER DEAL WITH SOFT STOOL THAN DEALING WITH ALL THAT BURNING AND PAIN ON MY FEET! I truly regret not taking this medicine since 6 yrs ago. I just did not know I sadly have gout. GLADLY NOW I FOUND COLCRYS."

10

April 17, 2014

51

115

180,462

Diclofenac

pain

"Started using gel for "frozen toe". Had pain about 75% of the time ranging up to 7 or 8. Had difficulty putting on shoes due to bending of big toe. After using Voltaren gel 2-3 times a day, after just 2 days pain was greatly reduced. And if there is any pain, it's only about a level 3 or 4. Have recently started using it on knees. Seems to help but not as dramatically as toe. I really like that fact that very little of the diclofenac goes systemic."

8

May 4, 2009

22

89

105,832

Atomoxetine

adhd

"My experience with this drug is a bitter sweet one. However, the bitter side to it overpowers the sweet by LONG SHOT. Since I was a kid, I've had behavioral issues and it wasn't until I was in my mid teens that they began to truly effect my way of life and my relationships with those around me. I had been taking Bupropion in combination with Sertraline and had no serious problem or complaints. However, when I started to wean off of the Sertral and began taking the Strattera, I began to get irritated and just downright pissed off for no apparent reason. The slightest things set me off, and it's only gotten worse with increased dosage. I'm gonna stop taking it all together. Screw a bunch of this unprovoked anger stuff. It helps no one."

3

June 26, 2016

21

136

65,105

Hydrochlorothiazide

high blood pressure

"Well I've been on this medication 25mg for about a week... I started to have side affects about two days in like extreme dry mouth like I woke up in the Mojave desert or something. And I still have the side affect so I keep a bottle water handy at night. 2-3 day I stated to feel the mild cramps on my legs but it's gone away so it's temporary I guess. As for urinating regular not sure if it's not high enough or what. Cause I have not noticed any loss of water I have been retaining. Really disappointed so I'll keep taking this med for another two weeks if I don't notice anything I'm off it. Cause it hadn't worked. Oh well I guess let's see what happens."

3

January 6, 2016

27

130

31,358

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"TERRIBLE. bought the generic store brand but the pain is terrible! Horrible burning in my vagina. I decided to look at reviews to make sure it was normal. I'm currently in FULL BURNING PAIN! Don't buy!!"

1

August 7, 2016

6

36

135,457

Tamiflu

influenza

"Basic onset of flu...coughing, chills, fever and body aches. Doctor gave me tamiflu to help expedite flu because a family member was scheduled go surgery and didn't want him to get sick. Well, three days in, I feel better but can't smell or taste. Freaking me out. ..Hope it's temporary. May discontinue balance of script."

5

February 21, 2016

8

55

164,650

Prandin

diabetes, type 2

"I have been using 0.5 mg for over a year and it has worked well for me. I have no side effects but am worried for effects that may surface in the long run. As with any medication the ultimate goal should be to be free of the need for it but in the absence of such possibility my aim is to keep a look out for medications with the least amount of interference in the natural abilities of my body/organs. "

10

April 5, 2009

35

82

142,425

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"I’m writing this review to put your mind at ease . I had unprotected sex on August 27th. It was my first time.Though he did not come inside me, I was worried about pre-cum. I didn’t take the pill until about 27 hours . About a week later I got a “period “, which what I read was mainly due to the pill. I was terrified that I was pregnant and showing symptoms . Google really messes you up. Reviews were worst. I took 2 pregnancy tests and both were negative . Then I was scared because I missed my period . My period is irregular, so it’s even more terrifying. I didn’t get my period till October 12th. So I missed a period.I prayed every day, since taking it . Pray and relax ! I for sure learned my lesson. God listens. Don’t stress, it delays it."

10

October 15, 2017

18

148

224,535

Bupropion

depression

"I was prescribed Wellbutrin about 3 weeks ago. The first week I had no side effects but I also had no improvement in my depression. By the second week I was so dizzy and nauseous I couldn't sit up or stand AT ALL. I've taken Wellbutrin in the past with no negative side effects and since it took a week to start feeling like this I didn't think it was the Wellbutrin. I decided that I was just sick and continued to take it. After a Dr. visit to my primary care who found nothing wrong and my psychiatry appointment being a week away I decided I had no choice but to stop taking the medication. I saw improvement within 2 days and completely normal within 3. It was a nightmare that I never want to go through again. I was completely shut down."

1

November 10, 2017

2

144

194,603

Gilenya

multiple sclerosis

"I've been on Gilenya for quite some time now. At first, I had no side effects at all. Lately, however, I've been getting random symptoms and not sure if they're directly related. My hair has gotten thinner, my eye's sensitivity to light is a bit off, I've gotten gingivitis and been getting mouth ulcers a lot. I'm getting a bit worried, but so far haven't had an attack since I started taking the medicine."

8

December 16, 2013

72

74

49,059

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"I use Alesse for my acne, I didn't have that bad acne but I started 3 months ago and my acne got worse since then and won't totally clear up. Some days my face is not that bad and sometimes it's bad and it bothers me since before taking this pill my acne was controllable. I think this product is not that helpful for acne, well that's just for me but I don't know about others, everyone is different and has different skin."

5

August 29, 2016

0

83

27,066

Ultram

pain

"I have taken Ultram for long periods of time. My experience with it was pretty good. It did give me relief from moderate pain due to tendonitis at the same time. It gave me a little bit of an energy boost not sure why. But beware going off of this medicine can be just as bad as going of Vicodin."

7

March 9, 2010

33

60

97,674

Simvastatin

high cholesterol

"About one week after I started taking it, I started with mild leg cramps. After 3 weeks, I couldn't stand it anymore. They would wake me up at night and throb, so I stopped taking it. I can't really rate effectiveness as I wasn't on it long enough."

1

April 7, 2014

54

48

48,839

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"Took 9 mos to regulate. I've been on this for almost 2 years now. I was prepared to wait because many years ago was on Seasonale so I knew it would take 2-3 packs (each pack is 3 months) for results. Dealt with spotting & irregular bleeding in beginning. Cramps went away with the first period. Well worth the 9 mo wait bc now only 4 periods per year that last 3 days with light bleeding and zero cramps. Im 42 yrs and a plus with CamreseLo is it gave me my sex drive back once it was regulated in my system. Well worth the adjustment period!"

10

January 17, 2017

2

107

156,525

Dulaglutide

diabetes, type 2

"The first day after the shot, I felt lethargic and so very tired. The loss of appetite is the first thing that is apparent. I am having bowel issues, but I consider the trade off worth it. My sugar was 232 and is now between 92-158 depending on what I had for dinner the night before. Rice seems to make things bad. I have been on Trulicity for a month now and with the help of a calorie counter (Myfitnesspal) I have lost 20 lbs and feel so much better. I did develop a bit of inflammation in the third week, but it didn't last long, and who is to say it was related to Trulicity. Overall, its really keeping my appetite at bay, which was unheard of before. I love this drug."

10

December 11, 2017

0

133

166,731

Levonorgestrel

birth control

"I've had Skyla for a little over a year now and would say that I like this IUD for the most part. I tried (Paraguard) first and had a horrible experience. I had it for about four months and bled almost everyday for 2 1/2 months of it! Literally everyday. It was a nightmare. I got that one removed and was told to try Skyla instead. I am 27, no kids. My periods have always been very painful, LONG, etc. The Skyla was painful & cramping followed apon insertion, however it subsided after a couple days. For the first 9 months I would get regular periods (not too heavy, not horrible cramping) and after that I either dont get a period,just the cramping and skip it or I will get a period with painful cramping. So its different every month for me."

8

August 6, 2016

3

142

138,735

Phentermine

weight loss

"I have been taking Phentermine for approximately 1 month as of tomorrow, and as of today, I have lost 12 lbs. I love the energy that it gives me. I can move around all day without getting tired. I am exercising 30 minutes 5 days a week, and I am eating about 2 small meals a day because with the pills, I don't get hungry. I did experience a few side effects in the beginning. Dry mouth and insomnia. Now the only side effect I continue to have is dry mouth. I'm not saying Phentermine is for everybody, but it works great for me."

10

June 9, 2011

6

104

27,885

Lexapro

depression

"I've experienced major depression along with high anxiety. Lexapro has been FANTASTIC for me in helping to get rid of my depression AND helping my anxiety significantly. I've tried Prozac, and compared to the two Lexapro has given me much less side effects, has not interacted with other drugs I take, works faster, and has given me my life back. Overall, I think anyone who is suffering with depression, but also has high anxiety can definitely benefit from this drug. It's been great for me and I think it's worth a shot for anyone who isn't having much luck with other SSRIs."

10

March 12, 2017

77

102

101,060

Rexulti

major depressive disorde

"I have been on Rexulti for 2 weeks. I also take 150mg of Zoloft, 200 mg Trazadone, 30mg vyvanse and xanax ER. I have more energy, I can actually leave the house now, I laugh and don't worry as much. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because of some slight nausea, headaches and my tinnitus has gotten worse. Hopefully those things will go away soon "

9

July 26, 2017

17

70

166,745

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"Got carried away with husband. Took pill. God super sick. Sore breasts Nausea As the week continued... Added a few more symptoms. Diarrhea Cramps Hot and cold feelings Vomiting Almost fainted About 2 weeks after started feeling a little better. Then had the worst period of my life. Felt like I was dying. So much blood. Terrible cramps. Vomiting for a whole night. Could barely eat for two days. But I think it worked. Haven't taken a test to see but I assume since I had my period it means it worked. So... It works. And we had sex on day 14 my most fertile day - took it 5 hours after. But... The most terrible and sickest I have ever been for 2 weeks and worst period ever. And I was continually bloated."

7

August 12, 2016

5

134

68,375

Plan B

emergency contraception

"Took the Plan B pill 1 hour after intercourse. I took it on an empty stomach, which you should NOT do. I felt crazy symptoms for about 1 month. It felt as if I were pregnant. I have been nauseous, tired, mood swings. Horrible feeling, and it lasted quite a while. 1 week after I had taken the pill, I got some spotting that lasted 3 days. I took 7 home pregnancy tests (all negative) because of all the worry. But I just received my period today, which I am so happy about. "

8

July 12, 2013

56

94

75,120

Vicodin HP

pain

"I have a lower fractured back due to a car accident. This midicatition is the only one that takes my pain away and lets me function normaly. I am a preschool teacher so I have to stay on top of job and Vicodin defenatilly helped me do that. Just make sure you eat a good meal before taking this, other wise you may become nauses"

10

April 28, 2008

25

65

92,844

Vortioxetine

depression

"Since my ins. does not cover I buy from Canada - under Brintellex - it is $309/3mo 20mg and I split pills. If you do this, don't mention splitting pills to Dr as that is not permitted by manufacturer due to their profits. Anxiety is lowered & I lost weight. I no longer crave food/ binge eat at night, and no desire to drink anymore. Started at 5mg 1st week, then 10mg. Tried SSRIs in past, none worked. The Trentillex has mild sex side effects slowing arousal, but still can get orgasms. Made me vomit twice. I get dizzy and feel nausea within 2 hours after I've taken it. Taking with food helps. Makes me thirstier and sweat more during workouts and burp. The only other med. which helped my anxiety with no sex side effects was pricey Ketamine infusion"

9

June 15, 2017

10

140

136,746

Sodium hyaluronate

osteoarthritis

"I have had this twice. The first last me almost 8 yrs before I needed 2nd injections and now over 7 yrs and still pain free I'm happy with that injections...works better than steroids and cortisone shots. Hardly any side effects"

10

July 2, 2017

18

41

178,854

Victoza

diabetes, type 2

"Like many, I was frustrated with the medication options for type II Diabetes. My doctor had me on Actos and Glipizide which I gained 70 pounds in one year! I tried Byetta however was so sick on it, I couldn't continue. I also was concerned about developed issues possibly due to Actos i.e. shortness of breath and edema in legs. This even concerned my doctor. The weight gain was hurting me getting better and only made things worse and the most concerning part was my blood sugar was running around 200. My third day on Victoza and my blood sugar is already in normal range! Yes, 109! The first time in over 9 months. I have not had any side effects and will hopefully lose weight."

9

July 4, 2012

21

126

55,858

Effexor

depression

"While effective in decreasing my depression, I developed almost every side effect listed, (including anxiety, muscle soreness, unbearable joint pain, excessive sweating, severe memory loss, GERD, dysuria, brain shivers, hypothyroidism, loss of menstruation) and found myself on medications to treat each of them, ultimately using 19 prescription medications to deal with the side effects. If I could have anticipated the side effects, and the expected difficulty of weaning off this, I would have continued to search for a better alternative. "

2

March 1, 2012

32

81

6,331

Latanoprost

glaucoma, open angle

"After taking a week of drops, experienced joint and muscle pain. At two weeks, chest pains sent me to the hospital. They kept me for two days until pain subsided and extensive tests were done and it was determined I did not have any blockages. I will not take it again."

1

May 29, 2016

11

51

67,901

Plan B

emergency contraception

"Hi everyone! So I had my period on June 6th and the very last day my boyfriend and I had sex with a condom and some how we both finished without realizing that the condom slipped off into me. And my boyfriend wasn't sure if he came inside me or not and I didn't see any cum. This was about midnight when it happened and I will as freaking out. The next morning I went to CVS bought it for $53. Ate something then took the pill 8am. (8 hours after the incident) I felt so tired the first week that all I did was want to sleep. Then the following weeks I would feel nauseous and had stomach aches. To me I rather have all that then get pregnant. So I'm on birth control pills so i continued to take them then on July 4th I got my period! stay positive! xo"

10

July 5, 2016

10

153

82,105

Liraglutide

obesity

"Started taking Saxenda on April 18th and have had only a few side effects. I have some nausea and a headache in the evenings. I'm hoping this subsides the longer I've been on it. I have lost 6 lbs which is an amazing accomplishment for me. I have not been able to loose more than 2 lbs no matter what diet I've tried. I get full very fast, only eating about 1/2 what I used to eat at each meal. Sleeping great but am experiencing a great deal of fatigue especially late afternoon and evening. Will continue on and hope this weight loss continues. The doctor gave me a month of samples so I didn't waste money if it didn't agree with me."

7

April 26, 2016

21

123

21,958

Infliximab

rheumatoid arthritis

"Initially, it worked great. When the doses were administered close together, I rarely had a flare, and when I did they were very mild. As the time between infusions was increased, I began to have more frequent and severe flares. My Rheumatologist and I are currently working to adjust the dosing schedule."

5

May 28, 2017

3

52

123,933

Skyla

birth control

"I got skyla earlier this morning. Thank goodness for the numbing! Just felt a lot of pressure wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. The drive home was okay until I got into my house almost passed out and had horrible cramps! Started bleeding about an hour and a half after it was put it. And then now 14 hours later I'm starting bleeding pretty heavily with some cramps still."

6

September 9, 2016

1

74

146,807

Alprazolam

anxiety

"Please try a different benzo before this drug. It's a life ruiner. The effects are so strong and leave the body quickly it makes you crave more. Tolerance builds like crazy with this drug too. I suggest klonopin. It works great and lasts a lot longer. Withdrawal is horrible from Xanax. You can die from it. Also comes with severe memory loss while taking it."

2

March 21, 2017

25

65