Juhne/custom_drug_dataset · Datasets at Hugging Face

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103,835	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	birth control	"Was fine for about a year taking it. After that I was experiencing aura migraines, horrible painful cramps landing my in the ER. And HORRIBLE skin. Before going on it, I had some pimples here and there but it was out of control with cystic pimples. Went off of it, and my skin improved within a month. Rare to get a migraine. Much happier to be off of it!"	4	February 5, 2015	4	69
92,727	Bioflavonoids	osteoarthritis	"67 years old with deteriorating disc disease and neuropathy. I was on 1200 mg of ibuprofen for five years. My doctor would only continue prescribing the prescription strength ibuprofen if I took a proton pump inhibitor. I was extremely reluctant because of the side effects of a proton pump inhibitor or as I also have mild osteoporosis. My gynecologist recommended Limbrel 500 as a replacement for the ibuprofen. I've been on Limbrel for two years. I've had no side effects and it works as well as Ibuprofen"	10	May 13, 2017	6	87
63,429	Epiduo	acne	"Originally I had been prescribed epiduo as well as sulfacleanse to use together, which was fine for about a week or so before my skin became incredibly irritated to the point of painful burning. I stopped using the sulfacleanse and continued with only epiduo. After doing that my experience was amazing - the epiduo did cause my skin to become very dry and sensitive, but that was manageable with a gentle moisturizer. The longer I used it, the less irritated my skin was. I've been on it for about a year now and I am amazed at the condition of my skin. I rarely if ever get pimples and my scars have faded to the point that I have stopped wearing makeup to cover them! I love epiduo and highly recommend it."	9	May 21, 2016	8	132
33,043	Seasonique	endometriosis	"I started Seasonique in September of last year. The first 3 month pack worked awesome for me, my acne cleared up, my cramps from Endometriosis diminished, and I only had 1 period in 3 months with no break through bleeding or spotting. However, in week 5 of my second pack I started spotting, a week after that I was bleeding like a regular menstrual cycle. Also my cramps became more severe and I developed tremendous pain in my lower back. I have been bleeding for the past 6 weeks since I first noticed the spotting and my cramps have come back in full force. After reading some of the reviews on this website I feel a little better but I suppose my case is a rare and extreme reaction because I haven't seen anything too close in comparison."	3	March 2, 2011	10	138
222,019	Fluconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Oh my gosh! I took this medication last night and I am experiencing horrific diarrhea and still kinda dizzy this morn. I hope it works after all this. Just sayin. :)"	3	December 26, 2015	6	31
91,539	Aspirin	osteoarthritis	"Aspirin suits me best because I do not suffer from H-Pylori,otherwise,it may cause ulcers although Lansoprasol or Omepresol can prevent the stomach issues. The reason that Aspirin is best is because it helps along with Vit C and Omega 3 to lubricate the joints which is essential for painless movement. I sometimes inter-change with Ibuprofen which because it is coated lasts longer than Aspirin but I have no knowledge of Naproxen."	8	November 16, 2017	0	71
58,175	Acetaminophen / hydrocodone	pain	"My neurologist put me on Norco for cluster migraine headache combination. I was very impressed, it is the first medication that has taken the chronic pain away. The only other medicine that kept the pain away was Morphine. I worry about addiction, but I don't have a problem with not taking it if I don't need it. After five months of no relief from these headaches I am so happy to have found something that works."	9	June 16, 2009	29	76
3,277	Nitrofurantoin	bladder infection	"After suffering for almost 2 weeks from an undiagnosed uti I was given this antibiotic which, after reading other reviews, I was a bit apprehensive about. It worked quickly for me and although it does have slight side effects it was worth having been as the infection cleared up."	9	May 14, 2016	7	49
218,891	Depakote	bipolar disorde	"I was diagnosed with bipolar type II almost 2 months ago at age 40. It was long over due. My psychiatrist started me on Depakote 250 mg twice a day and Wellbutrin SR 150 mg in the morning. Also take trazodone or Ambien to sleep. I can tell that my moods are much more stable on Depakote, no more hypomania and staying up a week at a time. It's a relief to get back to much more normal, but I do miss the hypomania in many ways (I work full time, have a family and go to graduate school for a double masters degree-- hypomania was great with those things at once). I am still on Depakote 250 mg twice a day. Depakote will change my life as long as my body tolerates it. I'm trying to deal with the ravenous appetite. Up 10 lbs already."	8	November 24, 2011	39	146
67,893	Plan B	emergency contraception	"I had a condom break on June 30 and quickly took plan B within 2 hours of the accident. I was freaking out because I read that it doesn't work after ovulation and my last period was on June 10 and I am pretty sure I had already ovulated. On July 9 I took a pregnancy test because my period was a couple days late and it was negative and finally today July 11 I got my period this morning. So yes this does work even post ovulation. Some side effects I had were nausea, period like cramping, lots of white discharge, sore breasts,delayed period and fatigue. And now heavy heavy HEAVY period. Worth the side effects though."	8	July 12, 2016	13	118
232,200	Amethia Lo	birth control	"I could only stick with this for like two weeks, although I didn't spot or when I was on it I've been bleeding for 6 days since stopping it, never bled that long in my life. Within the first four days I gained 3.5 lbs and my boobs shrank a cup size (?????) despite doing insanity workouts every day. I started to get red bumps like hives on my stomach and then when 4 cyst like pimples started on my face simultaneously, I knew this was not going to work for me. Evidently, this is a very androgenic progestin pill. Yes, im taking this to prevent pregnancy but not willing to turn into a man to do so."	2	July 23, 2015	2	118
63,221	Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate	bowel preparation	"This a very small quantity prep. I just reduced solid intake 48 hours. I had breakfast - mostly protein and started prep 5pm that day. Much easier to take using straw - I drank seven 8oz drinks over 3-4 hours - everytime I went to bathroom, I drank 8oz. I did not notice severe cramps etc. Second prep was harder and I only took four 8oz drinks. My last visit to bathroom was clear. Happy with this product..."	10	March 25, 2015	10	78
185,529	Saxenda	obesity	"So I started saxenda March 5th 2017 and it hasn't been a week yet but let me tell you these side effects are AWFUL. I've woke up twice now vomiting, I have to eat every bite incredibly slow to make sure I don't get sick from that bite, nausea, vomiting, sweating. I will definitely give this a go anyway and take my nurses word for it that the side effects will pass. I haven't been able to take my weight yet so I'm not sure how much I've lost. Good luck people it's pretty rough in the beginning. By the way I'm taking this because I am an autoimmune disease patient and had my thyroid removed"	2	April 9, 2017	9	116
42,476	Concerta	adhd	"34 years old diagnosed back in Oct 14 started meds at 18mg fine 1st day then no real benefit after that I hoped the increase would help did for a while. Now on 54mg and I'm not in a great place and emotionally feel low and feel desperate. My relationship has broken down I'm hoping tomorrow I can change meds"	5	August 17, 2015	12	60
61,474	Citalopram	depression	"This drug saved my life. I started having anxiety and depression about 4 years ago. They prescribed me benzos but it did not help. Then a psychiatrist prescribed me Citalopram and that's when things started getting better. I started taking 10mg a day with 1mg of lorazepam to mitigate the possible associated initial anxiety of this kind of drugs, I felt a weird headache (like being hungover) and a slight increase in anxiety for the first 4 or 5 days but after that no side effects. Then I was told to increase the dose to 20mg a day and after waiting patiently for 4 weeks, the real benefits of the drug kicked in. No anxiety, no depression. Just my normal life! My advice: give it some time, it takes weeks to work, but it really does!"	10	April 20, 2017	20	136
52,575	Armour Thyroid	underactive thyroid	"I was first prescribed Synthroid...Whilst my TSH levels came down to 1,9 I still had side effects, like I was permanently cold...and fatigued, as well as gained 30 pounds...I changed to Armour, and my feelings of intense cold subsided, my fatigue eased ff...and my weight is slowly coming down...My TSH level is down to 0.42! "	10	January 18, 2013	110	56
116,435	Adalimumab	crohn's disease, maintenance	"Was on Remicade until October 2012, after my last colonoscopy and the Dr. saw blockage and he felt it was no longer working even though I felt fine. He moved me to Cimzia which didn't work for me, did that until January when I was switched to Humira. Didn't think it was working but now 3 months later finally feeling like it's effective. Wish they could make a pill form. The injections aren't extremely painful but they don't feel good. Maybe it's different for people with body fat but I have close to none and wont inject anything in my legs."	8	April 26, 2013	52	101
5,920	Opana	pain	"Too strong for me. If taking Opana 30's for the first time, I suggest starting off with smaller doses then increase gradually. Took one the other night, nausea set in and I vomited. Great loss in appetite, like on Adderall minor drowsiness."	9	June 10, 2014	36	42
164,974	Phentermine / topiramate	weight loss	"I apsolutly love this medication it has helped me tremendously. I suffer from multiple health problems such as planters fasciitis, back problems and arthritis so it's really difficult for me to get to the gym as I should. I started taking qsymia back in 2014 and took them for about 3 months and lost about 20lbs sometimes I watched what I ate sometimes I didn't I never went on a strict diet because I suffer from hypoglycemia so I needed somewhat of sugar. I felt good about my weight got off also because my insurance don't cover the cost. I got back on them about 3 days ago because over the holidays I put some weight on with all the cooking not as much as before but I want to stay healthy.lol Most importantly I never got any side affects."	9	February 26, 2016	29	140
29,478	Topiramate	migraine prevention	"I was prescribed topamax as a migraine preventative & had a terrible experience from it. Not only did it fail to prevent migraines, it made me develop kidney stones. I had never had one before using this awful drug,which also made me feel constantly tired & forgetful. The worst part is that once you kidney stones your body is more susceptible to getting them again & you most certainly will. For anyone unfamiliar with the pain from kidney stoned I can assure you it is sheer agony. And even worse is the hellacious migraine that lasts for days that comes along with it. It's so bad that even medicines like imitrex won't work on it. There are blogs & websites which tell of the awful experiences people have had with this drug. Beware."	1	June 8, 2015	22	133
127,888	Phentermine	weight loss	"I started taking Phentermine just a little over a month ago weighing in at 307. My doctor started me out with half a 37.5 mg pill 2x a day. I immediately felt the medicine start working, the jittery jumping out of your skin feeling and I had a lot of energy the first few days. I sweated profusely and had to have water by my side at all times. I felt the meds even out and by the 5th day I was asking my doctor to let me take a whole pill once a day. I make sure I take my dose early when I first wake up. So in about 5 weeks I have dropped down to 293. This drug is life changing for me. I should be on disability and I'm in chronic pain but this medicine has seemed to help me beyond the appetite suppressant. I'm a 40 year old female with hope!"	10	November 26, 2016	24	156
125,950	Viibryd	major depressive disorde	"Took 10 mg sample for three weeks straight; usually after dinner around 9:30 PM every night. Helped with a "calm" feeling but would wake up in the middle of the night and then toss/turn. Didn't seem to alter my mood in the AM (i.e., didn't wake up feeling refreshed or less depressed). Had three weeks of mild diarrhea and dry mouth. No other noticeable side-effects like nightmares. The depression has affected marriage/work/friend relations. On to the next set of meds."	2	July 22, 2015	8	80
100,028	Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol	birth control	"This pill has worked pretty good for me, I’m 18 and I’ve had problems with my periods being very painful until I got on this pill. My period has shortened to 3-4 days and comes every 28 days. The one downside about this pill is it made my very moody and depressed for awhile when I first stared it"	8	December 10, 2017	0	59
88,998	Singulair	asthma, maintenance	"I took this medication a few years back. Although I read the side effects, I never imagined that I would have a bad reaction to the medication. This medication worked great in controlling my asthma. However, I became very depressed, suffered from anxiety and just not me. It didn't happen immediately, but people started noticing a difference. I started noticing a difference. I never had a history of any of that stuff. After I came off the medication I was back to being me. For me, the side effects weren't worth it"	1	January 6, 2012	72	92
9,930	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"I've been trying to find the right birth control for me for about 3 years now and this is by far my favorite! I've been on it for three months and it's helped me a lot with my cramps, I barely even have any, and when I do they are very manageable. I didn't gain any weight and I didn't have any breakouts. I did have some mood swings in the first month but by the second month I didn't have any. I did have a little breakthrough bleeding the first month but that only lasted about two days. I just finished my third pack and I have to say, it's amazing. I didn't have any cramps and I also didn't have a period! YAY! It's a keeper."	10	January 24, 2014	16	128
74,805	Keppra	epilepsy	"The only few problems consists of drowsiness which is better than having seizures. Another important issue is dosing. You most take every days worth or it can lead to an aura or a full fledged seizure which can effect drivers licences (loss of 2 years). "	8	June 24, 2013	26	46
107,788	Implanon	birth control	"I had Implanon inserted in March of 2008 after my friend had it inserted and said it was fine. The only problem I have had was irregular periods there were very irregular. Sometimes they were short and I called it spotting, but then I would spot for about 1-2 weeks. But then it would go away for a month and come back. I think alot of it was stress. Since July of this year I sort of started new with my life. I have had two periods since July (it is November), and they were both short and more of a heavy spotting. But its been alot better. Overall I am happy with it, and in 2011 I will get a new one inserted, unless they come out with something better!"	6	November 4, 2009	3	131
186,403	Desvenlafaxine	depression	"After 20 years of marriage, I have found myself in the midst of a terrible divorce. I spiraled downward quickly and scarily into a deep, dark depression. I have no history of depression or having to take any anti-depressant type medicines. I was at a point where I was almost unable to function and was suicidal. I realized how severe a crisis I was in and started researching for FAST help. I found Pristiq. I have always been a skeptic, to say the least re: antidepressants, but I must admit, this medicine absolutely saved my life. The only minor side effects were feelings of "zoning out" and a headache for about 3 days on 2nd week. NOTHING SINCE. I'll take that over my inability to function ANY DAY. "	10	September 6, 2011	16	129
167,433	Levonorgestrel	emergency contraception	"My boyfriend and I had sex on 2/6 around 5pm and the condom broke. I was scared that he didn't pull out fully and accidentally finished inside me. The last time I got my period was on 1/22. I wanted to purchase Plan B but I didn't get the pill until the next day around 12 pm. 5 days after taking the pill I was bleeding for about 4 days (super light). I was waiting and waiting for my period to come but nothing was happening. I was getting impatient and really nervous that I was actually pregnant so I went and bought a pregnancy test and it came out negative. I finally got my period today on 2/13 around 5 pm, I could not be happier. The pill works ladies so relax."	9	March 14, 2016	4	133
211,615	Propoxyphene	pain	"Started to take Darvon after 642 were no longer available. They were as good as the 642's if not better. I live in Canada though and they are very hard to get. I've lived with chronic nerve pain since 1986 and Darvon helps me keep my job. "	10	June 8, 2009	14	48
182,426	Mirena	birth control	"I've had the Mirena IUD for about 3 1/2 yrs. At first it was great, minimal spotting during periods, it was low maintenance, and acne cleared up. The last year however has been AWFUL, NO sex drive at all! Multiple yeast infections, dryness during sex, and repeated acne breakouts. I'm only 25, and I have an appointment in 4 days to get this thing out of me asap!"	2	February 8, 2010	15	68
12,737	Etanercept	psoriatic arthritis	"I had been suffering from psoriasis for 5 years and began to feel arthritis pain 3 years ago. The psoriatic symptoms and arthritis pain disappeared when I was pregnant but had since come back three fold. My debilitating arthritis pain in my hands and wrist, knees and hips prevented me from being the best mom I could be. I could not take it anymore. I'm relatively young (38) so I had to be very proactive in my diagnosis and treatment. I was sure that I did not want to take methotrexate and wanted a biological. I did my research and knew the risks. Enbrel is a miracle for me. The pain relief was instant, within 5 hours of the first shot. It's been three months and I have full movement, minimal to no pain. I am excited to ski again!"	8	September 3, 2015	30	140
69,278	Edarbi	high blood pressure	"Works very well at keeping my blood pressure in check, but careful for the dizziness it can cause. I will pop up out of my chair at work, or off the couch at home, start walking & then nearly drop to the floor because the dizziness overcomes me! Stand up slowly!"	8	October 14, 2012	65	51
88,293	Adderall	adhd	"Such an amazing contribution to the pharmaceutical world. So much better than its ugly step sisters, such as Ritalin and Vyvanse. Adderall steals the show every time. 30mg/day does the trick. Been on it for 12 years, I've taken personal breaks for tolerance. I've never had any type of "withdrawal" or "come downs" at the end of the day. This drug has the ability to put me to sleep when I take it, honestly; and that's because my dissociation (caused by my ADHD) causes my anxiety to skyrocket. But when I take my adderall, I am able to focus on reality, making my anxiety disappear for a few hours. Calms me down. Relief is a blessing."	10	April 29, 2017	38	116
103,926	Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel	endometriosis	"Currently almost the 3rd week in the first month, I noticed immediately the change, I started the pill the first Sunday after the first day of my period, it killed my period dead in its tracks, stopped all heavy bleeding, I don't feel any more cysts or deadly sharp pains. This product works as far as getting rid of the period, but the side effects are bad. I feel bipolar. I'll be so angry with life, then I'll get depressed, then I'll be lethargic for days. It's only been 3 weeks and I KNOW I have to let my body get used to these new pills, but it's hard mentally. I'm rarely happy. No sex drive. No energy. I am starting to get some of the sharp pains back, as well as throwing up after every time I eat and constantly dizzy."	7	August 7, 2014	7	142
91,363	Haloperidol	psychosis	"Although this medication completely alleviated all of the symptoms of psychosis, my mom experienced severe joint stiffness, cramping, muscle pain and weakness. During the 6 months she was on this, she changed from healthy and athletic to a near vegitative state. Currently she is unable to get out of bed or use the restroom on her own."	8	October 23, 2016	8	57
8,459	Zolpidem	insomnia	"Ambien has been a blessing for me. Without it I often didn't sleep more than an hour or two a day for weeks at a time. Now at least every other day I get almost a full night of sleep. Yes, I know, it isn't free of side effects, but, if you can stand them, it sure is a relief to be able to get some healing sleep."	10	August 2, 2012	2	68
136,925	Isotretinoin	acne	"I am an adult male who had tried almost everything THREE dermatologists. Some antibiotics would work briefly, retin a pretty much burned my skin in a couple days and we had to stop, liquid nitrogen was sprayed on my face every few weeks.. you name it, they tried it. Then, my current derm (10 years now) put me on accutane when we first met. Three 20mg a day for 6 months. Yes, I had drying of my LIPS but no other major side effects and my acne stopped. Yes, we have had some flare ups and we use accutane briefly to stop them and they stay stopped for years. It is really the only medication that slams the door on my acne.. even if not forever."	9	December 29, 2016	13	126
122,664	Linaclotide	constipation, chronic	"I took this from January to May. I started on thé 145 dosage, but I had to go up to the 290mg after a month when the lower dose stopped working. I was pleased with this medicine's ability to correct my chronic constipation. I was more gassy and sometimes had loose stools, but overall I felt a lot better. One problem I had with it was the extreme dehydration it caused; I suffered from super dry skin and "shredded coconut lips" the length of my usage. It was incredibly frustrating to drink 100oz of water each day and still be dehydrated! The worst effect of this drug was the nerve pain it caused. Beginning in April, my right arm started going numb, tingly, and had traveling pain up and down it. After $3500 of tests, I connected it to Linzesse"	4	August 4, 2015	31	140
18,015	Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel	birth control	"I have just started Nuvaring a week ago today.. my period is usually only 3 days light.. its finally ending now - 7days later. This is my first time on birth control in about 5 years.. It was easy to insert.. I did feel it during sex.. but not horribly.. I did break out - I have a VERY clear like complexion that rarely ever gets one pimple.. so I was disappointed in that. I am really sad and depressed feeling tonight, or more moody this week for sure."	6	April 19, 2012	0	89
89,925	Risperdal	post traumatic stress disorde	"Risperdal worked wonders on my psychotic symptoms of hearing voices. It worked quickly, after the state counselor ordered me to be hospitalized for my condition they gave me Risperdal and the voices were gone in two days, although they expected it to work after one day. I continued with this medication for a few years but after awhile I found myself sleeping the days away. The medication at this point needed to be switched. I'm very grateful for this medication for the time it was needed."	9	June 26, 2011	32	86
114,062	Amlodipine	high blood pressure	"I've been taking this drug after Lisinopril caused me to cough 24/7. Started with 5mg for HBP 140/90. Instantly gained about 20lbs. Exercise became more difficult; hands fall asleep at night, every night, unless I wear arm braces; swelling in ankles; general feeling of being in a 'fog' and also very easily irritated. Nodding off around 6pm after work; but force myself to stay awake. When I go to bed, I have insomnia. I decided to cut the pill in half, take it at night and now I have joint pains along with other symptoms. My worst day yet, I just didn't feel right all day; felt confused, anxious to drive to work. Stopped taking the drug that day and one day later I feel like myself again. Symptoms fading; will ask doc for diff drug."	1	August 25, 2015	67	136
200,263	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"I took Champix for the first time approx 4 yrs ago and had absolutely no side effects that I can remember, despite people telling me that when they tried it they could not cope with the nausea, so they couldn't continue with it. I was smoke free for just over 3 yrs. I thought it a miracle esp as I had been smoking 25/30 a day for 44 yrs, ever increasing in amount since age 16(5/10 a day). However, I started smoking again, slowly at first thinking "Well one or two with alcohol and friends won't hurt". Sure enough I was hooked again. Now having taken it for 2nd time, 12 days into Champix, I am tired,have dreadful indigestion constantly, tog with flatulence, headaches, and shaky. Actually threw up yesterday. Will persevere cos I know it works."	9	August 16, 2014	51	137
123,546	Skyla	birth control	"I got my Skyla IUD put in 3 weeks ago. I have continued to take my birth control pills (as directed from doctor) to help decrease cramps and bleeding. I haven't bled much at all. Cramps have almost about killed me. I get sharp pain cramps to where I can't breathe or it will make it hurt more. This pain is almost unbearable. People who are interested, just know it all matters on how your body is and how much pain tolerance you have. I am scared of childbirth after this small procedure. I think Skyla is great and I hope it is worth this pain. Just be prepared for good or bad. My best friend got one and she is better than she has ever been. No cramps. No blood. So it just matters on your body."	8	June 26, 2017	2	138
170,480	Quetiapine	bipolar disorde	"Hi there, I speak on behalf of my own experiences of this medication. I suffer from manic depression bipolar and have had an undiagnosed psychiatric history of 5 years. I get aggressive and violent, hallucinate followed by full psychotic systems. I take 1 25mg 4-3 times a day, just very sleepy."	10	August 1, 2015	1	51
148,727	Mirena	birth control	"Ladies!!! Do yourself a favor and stop reading these. Everybody is different and we all have different insertion experiences. I just got mirena inserted this morning. I am 24 years old and I've never had a baby. I was extremely nervous, as this was my second attempt at inserting mirena. I went last week and my cervix was too tight so they sent me home with a prescription that was to be put in my vagina the next week before I go in again. The second time (this morning) was a lot easier. Yes, it does hurt a bit but nothing I couldn't handle. Honestly the worst part for me was the cramps afterwards. I had bad cramps for about 5 minutes and ended up throwing up. After that I felt much better."	7	August 18, 2016	29	133
59,906	NuvaRing	birth control	"When I first started NuvaRing the doctor gave me 3 rings. Within that time I loved it. However when I actually picked up the RX for it I'm kinda hating it. At times it's very hard to put on, anytime I use the bathroom it slides out halfway. This time I don't think it's in right no matter how many times I adjust it. I have also been on my period since the time I put it in which was two weeks ago, and the cramps have been extremely painful. I thought BC was supposed to help with cramping? On the plus side I do like that I don't have to keep switching it out, and I have definitely seen alot of improvement in my acne. I'm willing to try it out for another month and see how it goes if not I would like to try the depoProvera injection."	5	August 15, 2015	2	150
113,188	Bisacodyl	constipation	"Most painful stomach pain I've ever experienced even with the recommended dose! I was moaning and shaking from the pain for 2 hours. This happened about 4 hours after taking the medicine."	3	February 27, 2016	6	32
62,124	Citalopram	anxiety and stress	"I started this medication in February for stress and anxiety. I was worrying about anything and everything. I couldn't sleep, eat or no motivation for months. I was put on 10mg and feel so much better. I am happy again, sleeping and no longer sick on a morning. It took a while with some ups and downs along the way but stick with it because its worth it in the end!"	9	July 28, 2014	77	71
73,822	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I've been using this brand for a month and a half now. So far I like it. I haven't had cramping or bloating, I haven't gained any weight, I may have actually lost about 5lbs. I've noticed a very high increase in my sex drive, and I've had a couple mood swings of being very emotional, but your body needs time to adjust to all the hormones! My breasts have had a sensation similar to when I was pregnant, so I get the feeling that they are growing, which I like! So far so good."	8	July 1, 2012	3	95
65,992	Propranolol	mance anxiety	"I got on here just to rate this medicine, ironically, after reading about it on here. I'm a professional speaker and performer who for years was an amateur wannabe speaker and performer. I have a lot of involuntary nervousness like redness and shaking hands which would sabotage me despite my general level of comfort and quality of presentation. Take 10-40 mg 30 mins to an hour and it becomes physically impossible to get nervous. Now I'm rapidly moving up in my field thanks to my poise and confidence. "	10	August 9, 2013	71	89
153,661	Doxycycline	bronchitis	"Very powerful. Works good for the infections but the side effects are cruel. For an hour and a half after I take it I have severe nausea, belching with it coming up, and stomach cramps."	6	July 3, 2011	40	35
121,225	Venlafaxine	anxiety	"Do not take this medication! There is NO other medication for depression/anxiety that has withdrawal symptoms that put you in excruciating pain! You become a person without feelings, almost hard hearted on this medication! Please please have your Dr. try other meds first! I am so angry that I trusted my psychiatrist! I feel betrayed! Thank God I have my general Doctor who is spending more time with me to help me get off of this medication!"	1	September 8, 2016	16	77
150,909	Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim	otitis media	"This medicine works, but has side effects. Four out of five people that I know, including myself, who have taken this medicine have had ORAL THRUSH. Some of us had no pain, but others got huge white patches in their mouth and they hurt. In my case I didn't, but it was weird looking."	5	July 18, 2012	3	54
229,692	Lurasidone	bipolar disorde	"I've been taking Latuda 40mg once a day in the evening for 1 month for BiPolar. I had been on various meds throughout my life for depression started when I had postpartum with both my children. I am 45 now and my children are 17/14. I was on was Lexapro for depressrion for quite sometime that seems to run its course with me. Oh was diagnosed with MS in 1992 so add that piece to the puzzel.As far as Latuda, I have mixed feelings. It seems to help me with focus and cognitive deficiencies, which I could be MS related. Depression is there but not as it was, but I still cry and at times stay in my head too long. I seem to be more agitated with my children. Ativan helps with Anxiety when needed. I will be seeing my psych tomorrow to discuss."	7	June 27, 2013	36	145
65,235	Bisoprolol / hydrochlorothiazide	high blood pressure	"Lysinopril only put a dent in my elevated hypertension. My doctor took me off lysinopril and now I'm on this medication. I'm still monitoring my blood pressure daily but I already feel a difference in my mobility. I'm able to walk better. I've passed enough fluid to be able to stand comfortably. Maybe I can do physical exercise now. I have fewer headaches. I'll know if this medication has worked favorably in a month or so when I go back to the doctor for a follow up checkup. I do feel better."	9	April 9, 2016	3	92
186,563	Desvenlafaxine	anxiety	"I've been on Pristiq for a little of a year and a half now. It has helped with my anxiety amazingly but I have gained 20 pounds from it. I've done everything to get it off. I have always eaten healthy and I work out regularly. I cannot get off of it because then my anxiety will come back. My doctor recommends I go to a dietitian to help me with this problem. I was also on Lexapro for a year before this and it made me gain weight as well. All I want is for an anxiety medicine. That does not have this side effect but my doctor tells me there is none."	5	August 9, 2010	11	114
31,979	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"I noticed some itching and discharge down there and wouldn't be able to make it in to see my doctor for another 9 days, so I chose to take matters into my own hands. Bought the Walgreens brand of 3-day Miconazole cream and honestly have never felt worse. The itching and burning intensified so badly that it left me sobbing because I just couldn't take it. Reading other reviews is what made me decide to leave it in and try to see if it would work and get better like it did for others, but I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep with this pain so i took a dose of Nyquil. Hoping that puts me to sleep and that I can wake up feeling better in the morning. Next time I'm going oral treatment for sure because this just doesn't seem worth it."	5	June 23, 2015	12	145
46,655	Gardasil	human papillomavirus prophylaxis	"Got one shot, hair started falling out withing 2 weeks, got second shot- hair continues to fall out. Also have had other severe side effects including weight loss, constipation, numbness. "	1	July 17, 2009	28	31
1,216	Sumatriptan	migraine	"I've had migraines since age 12, so 30 years. I received Imitrex at 25 and am forever grateful! I average one migraine every 2-3 months, usually w/changes in weather and/or interrupted or reduced sleep. If I recognize the aura phase (usually smells, sometimes halos or light streaks/trails), and take Imitrex within the first couple of hours, it can completely ward off the pain. If I don't catch it in the aura and take it after actual pain hits, it's still helpful but I will still be subject to 2-3 days pain and need recurring doses, plus I supplement Imitrex with naproxen and caffeine. But it works. I've gone from being bed-bound in a dark, silent room to being able to work- even w/flourescent lights- without vomiting or worse. Life changing"	9	August 30, 2016	10	130
88,385	Adderall	adhd	"Double edged sword with Adderall. Great for concentration, brought my college GPA from a 2.5 to a 3.7, amazing. Although I do have trouble sleeping with it, and I often have mild bouts of depression, and roller coaster of emotion that I never have had before. Although it is important to state that this may be because I am not eating as much and forget to eat, which could easily cause these symptoms. AMAZING for athletics, I am able to run 3-4 times farther with this, really great. A nice feeling when its working and with a definite comedown. Its important to mention I am on the IR version, which could be causing these side effects. My food habits are also now VERY healthy."	8	February 13, 2012	5	124
200,214	Varenicline	smoking cessation	"I took chantix for 1 week and just laid my cigarettes down , unbelievable how easy it was I have been smoke free for 23 days just a little worried after I go off the chantix I was a smoker for 30 years just wish I would have got it sooner my doctor prescribed me the 1 mg 2 xs a day from day 1 and I just get it filled weekly and use my cigarettes money to buy it to make it more affordable it is expensive"	10	May 14, 2015	10	88
225,222	Bupropion	smoking cessation	"Been smoking for 45 years !! About a half pack or sometimes more a day. Started bupropion to quit. Had to take it about 3 weeks before it kicked in but almost overnight one day I had no desire to smoke. It felt like a miracle. No bad side effects. I have been smoke free for a month now and my husband still smokes so I am around it all the time. Still have no desire. Maybe not for everyone but certainly worth a try.And much cheaper than Chantix."	10	November 13, 2015	38	89
150,657	Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim	sinusitis	"At first, I found myself with more energy and simply lost my appetite, which didn't bother me. Then, the second day, I suffered nausea and vomiting. I discontinued the medicine on the second day, but the nausea and vomiting continue."	2	April 16, 2015	7	40
218,873	Depakote	migraine prevention	"Before Depakote, I've tried vitamin B2, verapamil, and Topamax, but for one reason or another none of them have worked. About 6 months ago, my doctor started me on Depakote. Once I started using it, my daily headaches became a lot more tolerable, but haven't gone away completely, and my severe migraines are at about once a month. However, like many others, there was a noticeable weight gain--about 20 pounds--soon after I started, and it's been pretty steady since. I've also had a bout of depression recently, but it's hard to tell how that's related to the medicine because it isn't my first time. As of right now, I'm not sure the minor benefits are worth the side effects."	5	December 14, 2012	32	119
23,918	Tretinoin	acne	"Honestly I've used this and it's the 0.05% one I believe and I've been using it daily it's really cleared up my acne like a lot at first I had a big break out and then I used this and once I started it the first few weeks it got worse and until 2 months later of using this it's gotten so much better but the only thing is that my acne scars "post Hyperpigmentation" is taking for ever to go away.."	8	February 9, 2017	5	82
67,162	Magnesium hydroxide	constipation	"I had my wisdom teeth out and a few days later my pain medicine made me constipated. I felt that I had to go and I tried but it hurt sooooooo bad!! So I had my mom go out and get me this and I took some before I went to bed and in the morning it kinda worked. (I didn't drink enough). Then I took some more in the morning and it worked like a charm."	9	August 12, 2015	22	77
52,568	Armour Thyroid	underactive thyroid	"Diagnosed with mild hypothyroid a month ago. Started feeling great, but also started getting a rash all over my upper thigh, it isn't itchy or red. It's just raised like poisin oak rash. Waiting to see if it is truly the Armour causing the rash. I haven't seen many people with this side effect. I would hate to stop it (30 mg)."	7	September 5, 2013	44	62
16,743	Yaz	birth control	"I took Yaz prior to my second pregnancy and absolutely loved it. No side effects so I decided to go ahead and start back on it after I was done breastfeeding my second child. I have some other health conditions, so it has taken me 6 months to link the side effects to the pill. I have had horrible headaches that would grow into migraines, which is not good especially with a 3 yr old and 1 yr old. I am beyond tired, I can sleep 20 hours a day if I didn't have children. I am beyond moody and irritable which has had a huge impact on my relationship with my husband, children, family and friends. I have not had a major decrease in sex drive, but have had a dramatic change in vaginal dryness that would make times unbearable. "	1	July 26, 2009	16	142
220,306	Amitriptyline	cyclic vomiting syndrome	"I was diagnosed with Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome almost 2 years ago. I have been on Amitriptyline for about a year and a half. I recently went off because I ran out of refills and my insurance changed making a specialist visit expensive. Within a week I was extremely nauseous. The doctor called me in more and I started talking it again. Within a few days it went away. I am so thankful for this medication."	10	August 19, 2014	18	75
73,677	Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone	birth control	"I take mine every day around the same time but sometimes it's hard to get it right on the dot. I definitley get very emotional and in my first 3 months had basically constant spotting but now since then I haven't gotten spotting or period bleeding and it's been about 4 months, it practically eliminated my period completely besides some symptoms like bloating. I would recommend it if you willing to stick out the first month or two while your bodies adjusting"	9	December 18, 2012	7	82
164,234	Xiidra	dry eye disease	"I used restasis for several years and it worked. My insurance stopped covering it which forced me to switch to xiidra which they do cover. Xiidra doesn't work well and is very gooey. Makes my vision blurry for up to an hour and irritates my sinuses due to the viscouness. I think it's a placebo and a marketing scam. Does not work well. Insurance should stop practicing medicine."	1	April 6, 2017	14	68
28,821	Lexapro	anxiety	"I just started Lexapro a week and a half ago. I noticed results almost immediately. The only side effect I encountered was a slight light-headed feeling that has since subsided for the most part. I have felt like hell and have been struggling with anxiety/depression for the past six years without medication. This stuff has literally saved my life. I feel like my old self again. My only regret is that I didn't try it sooner."	10	June 16, 2010	63	76
156,425	Ropinirole	restless legs syndrome	"I have been taking generic Requip (ropinerole) for about 9 months now for restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder. My doctor has gradually increased my dose from 0.75 mg a day to 2 mg. It has really helped my PLMD; it doesn't happen anymore. It also helps my RLS. However, my RLS had almost disappeared before I started taking Requip (when I gave up caffeine). The RLS came back when I started taking Requip for the PLMD. Overall, however, I think it has been worth it. I am on a still relatively small dose."	8	October 13, 2012	22	96
10,139	Lo Loestrin Fe	birth control	"I have a very sensitive body. I ended up in the hospital after 2 weeks of using Ortho Tri Cyclen and was very scared of going back on any birth control pill. However, I'm on my second month of using Lo Loesterin Fe and so far it's been great! The only side effects I've experienced thus far are breast tenderness, bloating of my breasts, and very little mood swings. Other than that I haven't had any other problems. Furthermore, I haven't gained any weight nor experienced any nausea. My sex drive has shot up the roof rather than decreasing. Must say, overall this pill has been great compared to other pills I've used!"	10	June 28, 2011	142	113
143	Medroxyprogesterone	birth control	"I've been on depo for about 3 years now. PROs: 1) depo is convenient and 2) prevents pregnancy 99%, from what I read. I know I haven't gotten pregnant while being on it. Also, I have had blood clots in past, so it was a 3) good alternative to the pill, which can cause blood clots. CONs: 1) spotting, ALL the time. As I was reading this, I just realized/remembered that my Dr. told me to prevent this, the Dr. can alter the dose of the medicine, so if this is an issue for you, please talk with your doctor and don't be lazy like me! 2) libido definitely has gone down. 3) if you're on it for over 2 years, it can really negatively affect your bone density. I'm getting off of it for this reason."	7	December 2, 2015	4	137
30,483	Klonopin	bipolar disorde	"Klonopin works. I can go from anger to a puppy within fifteen minutes or less. Sometimes when I anticipate a major issue I take one to prepare myself and I'm fit to go nice and smooth. No anxiety, no anger, just calm, cool and collected. It's an excellent anxiety medication."	9	July 29, 2008	95	50
37,728	Vyvanse	adhd	"I feel as though Vyvanse allows me to not feel the ups and downs. I don't always have to be doing something but I am concentrated and alert to what I have to do. I started taking vyvanse for the past year and a half and I went from a B student to a 4.0, international student."	9	August 20, 2008	22	57
108,444	Bupropion / naltrexone	obesity	"Started Contrave Monday morning and decided today it's not for me. I was looking for help with weight loss, but side effects far outweigh results for me. I asked my wife and kids to notice if I acted any differently and almost immediately, they said I was grumpy. I felt short tempered, and agitated after day one. I also had a TERRIBLE time sleeping this week. Night one, I went to sleep at 10:30, I was wide awake at 1:08! I kept checking the clock until falling asleep close to 5:00. Maybe lack of rest contributed to impatience? Wednesday, I felt a little foggy, even wondered if I should be driving. Yesterday was last straw, I nitpicked my wife half the day over things we usually laugh about. Weight loss 2 lbs. Too mad to eat. No magic pill."	4	April 3, 2015	26	139
226,882	Etonogestrel	birth control	"I got Nexplanon in June of 2013 so I have had it for almost 2 years now. I bled for a week right after getting it and nothing else since. I have had no complications with it at all. I'm still really young and don't plan on kids for a while so it was the best decision I have ever made. Good luck."	10	December 15, 2014	23	63
94,290	Trintellix	major depressive disorde	"I was admitted into a clinic & was monitored for 3 weeks. After the 2nd day I started feeling a change & after 4 weeks it's still good. Energy levels are up, thinking positively & coping with society & life again. Only downfall for me is trouble sleeping. Two thumbs up!"	9	December 16, 2014	68	51
30,624	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Wow, a lot of people have had experiences with this. I've used this product once before years ago and it worked fine then. I've never taken any other medication for a YI aside from a 7 day treatment. I switched to a new brand of soap (ULTA brand shower gel) and my vagina wasn't really the same. After using wayyyy too much other scented soap (dumb, I know) I realized I had a problem so I bought the Monistat 7 day. I get a lot of itching shortly after application, but no burning or discomfort. Sometimes it itches through out the day, but it's nothing unbearable. As far as I can tell, everything seems to be working just fine. I don't think I'll ever take a 1 or 3 day application. I'm 27, never had kids, have sex about once a month."	6	November 12, 2017	0	142
70,577	Flomax	urinary tract stones	"Woke up in pain with stone Friday. Ask my Dr. to prescribe Flomax and took my first dose at noon on Saturday. Pass the stone this morning (Sun.). I experienced a stuffy nose and felt light headed, but it was well worth it. One Capsule did the trick."	10	August 30, 2015	29	48
151,116	OxyContin	pain	"I have had 13 back surgeries since 1997 after a car accident I also have a spinal stimulater in me. I take 20mg Oxycontin four times a day and 10/325 Percocet 5 times a day. My pain stays about the same, some days I can't walk. "	8	August 20, 2012	54	47
36,405	Fentanyl	pain	"Had 6 surgeries for cellulitis advancing to sepsis. 60 days in hospital. They discharged me with 2 weeks of oxycodone, pretty high dose around 120 mg/day. My MD preferred Fentanyl patches with low dose hydrocodone for breakthrough pain. I definitely prefer the Fentanyl, no wild mood swings or sedation like the oxycodone. Just blessed pain relief. Only have to put the patch on every three days. It seems to weaken on the third day, so I use the hydrocodone, but it beats being tied to the very tight dosing of oxycodone, with all its weird baggage."	8	January 5, 2017	10	96
33,060	Seasonique	birth control	"I have been on Seasonique for almost three months now. The first month and a half it was perfect, then I missed it for three days when I misplaced it and began spotting. I want to try to have my period and then get back on it and take it on time this time. It kept my skin clear. My breast size increased close to a full cup size and I didn't have much weight gain. My sex drive was not lost at all. If anything, it increased."	5	December 17, 2010	18	88
183,169	Cymbalta	depression	"I am on 30mg twice daily for depression and fibromyalgia. I have been extremely fatigued! I am also having episodes of doing things and not remembering and also passed out on the floor, but have no recollection of anything. All I want to do is sleep and if not for having a toddler at home and three children that I have to get off to school and one to work, I would probably just stay in bed sleeping all day and night. I'm hoping that this side effect wears off soon because otherwise they are helping a lot with my mood and depression. I was on Wellbutrin and it wasn't working, I had extreme episodes of crying and anger issues."	8	August 28, 2013	40	120
229,413	Lurasidone	bipolar disorde	"Horrible, evil pill. Didn't realize it was causing me anxiety after being EPC for false statements, they put me on it in the hospital and I was like sure okay. They rapidly ramped me to 60mg, the anxiety/nervousness from it was intense, crippling and basically made me botch an easy in and out hearing where my family fully supported me - they weren't even allowed in to testify to the falseness of why I was EPC'd cause i shut down and said no contest to total BS. This drug is known for causing people to be violent. I can sort of see why it might do that. It's immensely powerful, and the "doctors" like to give out a needlessly high dose. The irony is, the doc I have now says I'm not even bipolar."	1	November 13, 2016	19	134
26,437	Sprintec	birth control	"I just started Sprintec four days ago, this is the first birth control ever for me I am 23. The main side effect on day one was nausea, I was so sick I slept by the trash can that night. It has been getting better though. I will write an update review when I finish the first pack."	6	June 18, 2014	11	58
230,522	Depo-Provera	birth control	"Been on Depo Provera shot for 2 months. Don't know if it's still early not to experience any side effects. I'm still happy on it and looking forward for my next shot. The only thing I've noticed is weight loss, which I don't have a problem with but so far so good."	10	January 19, 2013	25	52
116,793	Lamictal	seizure prevention	"I have been taking it for many years now for tonic clonic epilepsy and had been well for 3yrs. However out of nowhere last week I had 4 seizures had did some major damage. Has anyone else had this I also take Epilim ."	6	September 3, 2015	12	44
31,418	Miconazole	vaginal yeast infection	"Yesterday I was exhausted so the itching and burning didn't last long since I fell asleep. Tonight it was horrible, I just took a shower to clean it all off, that seemed to help some. I'm wondering if they need to recall their product or something. I've used it in the past and was fine. Maybe they added and ingredient than what used to be in it. All I have noticed is most of the reviews are pretty current so I'm starting to question what is wrong with the batch."	1	June 23, 2016	7	90
37,029	Librium	alcohol withdrawal	"Heavy drinker for 15 years decided to just stop on my own. Big mistake. All was well until day 3 on Xmas eve. I was rushed to hospital. Sky rocketed blood pressure rapid heart beat shaking at. 1:00 in the morning. Was given Librium and within the hour was feeling better along with an IV. They let me go home in the morning and gave me a prescription of 25 mg. Four 25 mg pills on day one, three on day 2, two on day 3 and one on day 4. Made me a little tired but not a withdrawal symptom to speak of. In AA now and doing well on week 3. Medication was excellent. Go to a Dr if your looking to stop drinking do not try it cold Turkey. There is really no need to."	10	January 6, 2014	122	138
215,689	Copper	birth control	"I've had 2 cooper IUD's. The first one for 6 years and in the end I got it removed because I developed thyroid disease and read the copper IUD may be related to that. I really never knew for sure but I noticed a drastic change after I got it removed, I eased up on panic attacks I was having, and just felt so much better. This second experience though was frightening, I got it placed an two weeks after I got pains that were exactly like birth pains. I got it removed today and literary felt better immediately. Oh my God!!! No question about it. The copper iud does not agree with my system and I urge every woman to read other peoples experience. The copper IUD is poison."	1	April 5, 2017	2	130
109,515	Nexplanon	birth control	"This is a great alternative to more invasive or daily types of birth controls. I've had it for almost one year now & have no pregnancy scares (I'm very sexually active). During the first couple months my period was very light & short, however now I have my period about twice a month for about 8 days each cycle, sometimes with spotting in between (sometimes a full month of bleeding). I'm more depressed during periods & I get breakouts that aren't terrible, but are still annoying. I'm hoping in the next 3 months my period stabilizes or I'm going off this BC. This is a great birth control if you don't mind the risk of possibly wearing panty liners most of the month & like the idea of never having to worry about protection or daily pills"	4	October 1, 2016	4	137
195,843	Levomilnacipran	depression	"I have suffered from hereditary clinical depression for several years. The death of my mother, two loved animals (horse and dog), a divorce that is endless and painful, have all added to my depression, and a new doctor prescribed Fetzima. Now I feel totally insane. My stomach hurts every time I eat; my heart pounds to the point that I wonder if I should go to an ER almost every day; I can't fall asleep and when I do I have stressful nightmares (never had bad dreams before); and every day I feel an anger and rage that makes no sense at all. I have to remind myself to take a deep breath and not act out this new mean personality on my dogs or my friends. No matter what my doctor's opinion, this poison stops tomorrow."	1	November 10, 2016	16	137
121,958	Venlafaxine	anxiety and stress	"80% effective at curbing my day to day anxiety with absolutely no side effects that I am able to determine. However, I still have spikes in anxiety. My doctor recently increased me from 150mg to 225mg in an effort to help with the spikes."	8	February 21, 2012	16	44
56,457	Humira	psoriatic arthritis	"I have been experiencing extreme pain since 2009 from psoriatic arthritis, tried methotrexate no luck, finally started Humira 72 hours ago and already no pain whatsoever. A lot faster than I ever expected. The injection is not bad at all, a very small needle with a slight sting, but I'll take a 5 minute sting over the pain I had any day. I have not had any side effects yet I will edit this post if I do in future. I found these post very helpful with my decision to start Humira so I though I would return the favor."	9	June 8, 2012	78	100
36,632	Fentanyl	pain	"Fenanyl was recommended by the hospital pain management team. I had been on it for 4 years low dose 50 for 2 years then the 75. They worked well until i was hurt in an auto accident then had to move to the larger dose. Always had oxycodone for break through. The down side is it does leave you groggy. Once your body is used to the medication you have to constantly tweet your medicine. I recently changed medications, my head is clearer but my pain is off the chart. I think I will be going back to the fentanyl if I can't find a better alternative. "	9	January 28, 2012	16	108
225,166	Bupropion	depression	"I've been on 150 bupropion XL for 10 days. First 3 days were fine and then something changed - I feel like I'm high all the time. Unpleasantly high like a bad acid trip. I'm worried this will go on if I continue taking it. My focus is fuzzy and I'm not very sharp. %uFE0FFeel distanced from reality. Waking up every few hours even though I'm on trazadone for sleep. Has anyone else had this experience? Is this going to change or should I quit?"	1	February 4, 2016	6	85

103,835

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

birth control

"Was fine for about a year taking it. After that I was experiencing aura migraines, horrible painful cramps landing my in the ER. And HORRIBLE skin. Before going on it, I had some pimples here and there but it was out of control with cystic pimples. Went off of it, and my skin improved within a month. Rare to get a migraine. Much happier to be off of it!"

4

February 5, 2015

4

69

92,727

Bioflavonoids

osteoarthritis

"67 years old with deteriorating disc disease and neuropathy. I was on 1200 mg of ibuprofen for five years. My doctor would only continue prescribing the prescription strength ibuprofen if I took a proton pump inhibitor. I was extremely reluctant because of the side effects of a proton pump inhibitor or as I also have mild osteoporosis. My gynecologist recommended Limbrel 500 as a replacement for the ibuprofen. I've been on Limbrel for two years. I've had no side effects and it works as well as Ibuprofen"

10

May 13, 2017

6

87

63,429

Epiduo

acne

"Originally I had been prescribed epiduo as well as sulfacleanse to use together, which was fine for about a week or so before my skin became incredibly irritated to the point of painful burning. I stopped using the sulfacleanse and continued with only epiduo. After doing that my experience was amazing - the epiduo did cause my skin to become very dry and sensitive, but that was manageable with a gentle moisturizer. The longer I used it, the less irritated my skin was. I've been on it for about a year now and I am amazed at the condition of my skin. I rarely if ever get pimples and my scars have faded to the point that I have stopped wearing makeup to cover them! I love epiduo and highly recommend it."

9

May 21, 2016

8

132

33,043

Seasonique

endometriosis

"I started Seasonique in September of last year. The first 3 month pack worked awesome for me, my acne cleared up, my cramps from Endometriosis diminished, and I only had 1 period in 3 months with no break through bleeding or spotting. However, in week 5 of my second pack I started spotting, a week after that I was bleeding like a regular menstrual cycle. Also my cramps became more severe and I developed tremendous pain in my lower back. I have been bleeding for the past 6 weeks since I first noticed the spotting and my cramps have come back in full force. After reading some of the reviews on this website I feel a little better but I suppose my case is a rare and extreme reaction because I haven't seen anything too close in comparison."

3

March 2, 2011

10

138

222,019

Fluconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Oh my gosh! I took this medication last night and I am experiencing horrific diarrhea and still kinda dizzy this morn. I hope it works after all this. Just sayin. :)"

3

December 26, 2015

6

31

91,539

Aspirin

osteoarthritis

"Aspirin suits me best because I do not suffer from H-Pylori,otherwise,it may cause ulcers although Lansoprasol or Omepresol can prevent the stomach issues. The reason that Aspirin is best is because it helps along with Vit C and Omega 3 to lubricate the joints which is essential for painless movement. I sometimes inter-change with Ibuprofen which because it is coated lasts longer than Aspirin but I have no knowledge of Naproxen."

8

November 16, 2017

0

71

58,175

Acetaminophen / hydrocodone

pain

"My neurologist put me on Norco for cluster migraine headache combination. I was very impressed, it is the first medication that has taken the chronic pain away. The only other medicine that kept the pain away was Morphine. I worry about addiction, but I don't have a problem with not taking it if I don't need it. After five months of no relief from these headaches I am so happy to have found something that works."

9

June 16, 2009

29

76

3,277

Nitrofurantoin

bladder infection

"After suffering for almost 2 weeks from an undiagnosed uti I was given this antibiotic which, after reading other reviews, I was a bit apprehensive about. It worked quickly for me and although it does have slight side effects it was worth having been as the infection cleared up."

9

May 14, 2016

7

49

218,891

Depakote

bipolar disorde

"I was diagnosed with bipolar type II almost 2 months ago at age 40. It was long over due. My psychiatrist started me on Depakote 250 mg twice a day and Wellbutrin SR 150 mg in the morning. Also take trazodone or Ambien to sleep. I can tell that my moods are much more stable on Depakote, no more hypomania and staying up a week at a time. It's a relief to get back to much more normal, but I do miss the hypomania in many ways (I work full time, have a family and go to graduate school for a double masters degree-- hypomania was great with those things at once). I am still on Depakote 250 mg twice a day. Depakote will change my life as long as my body tolerates it. I'm trying to deal with the ravenous appetite. Up 10 lbs already."

8

November 24, 2011

39

146

67,893

Plan B

emergency contraception

"I had a condom break on June 30 and quickly took plan B within 2 hours of the accident. I was freaking out because I read that it doesn't work after ovulation and my last period was on June 10 and I am pretty sure I had already ovulated. On July 9 I took a pregnancy test because my period was a couple days late and it was negative and finally today July 11 I got my period this morning. So yes this does work even post ovulation. Some side effects I had were nausea, period like cramping, lots of white discharge, sore breasts,delayed period and fatigue. And now heavy heavy HEAVY period. Worth the side effects though."

8

July 12, 2016

13

118

232,200

Amethia Lo

birth control

"I could only stick with this for like two weeks, although I didn't spot or when I was on it I've been bleeding for 6 days since stopping it, never bled that long in my life. Within the first four days I gained 3.5 lbs and my boobs shrank a cup size (?????) despite doing insanity workouts every day. I started to get red bumps like hives on my stomach and then when 4 cyst like pimples started on my face simultaneously, I knew this was not going to work for me. Evidently, this is a very androgenic progestin pill. Yes, im taking this to prevent pregnancy but not willing to turn into a man to do so."

2

July 23, 2015

2

118

63,221

Citric acid / magnesium oxide / sodium picosulfate

bowel preparation

"This a very small quantity prep. I just reduced solid intake 48 hours. I had breakfast - mostly protein and started prep 5pm that day. Much easier to take using straw - I drank seven 8oz drinks over 3-4 hours - everytime I went to bathroom, I drank 8oz. I did not notice severe cramps etc. Second prep was harder and I only took four 8oz drinks. My last visit to bathroom was clear. Happy with this product..."

10

March 25, 2015

10

78

185,529

Saxenda

obesity

"So I started saxenda March 5th 2017 and it hasn't been a week yet but let me tell you these side effects are AWFUL. I've woke up twice now vomiting, I have to eat every bite incredibly slow to make sure I don't get sick from that bite, nausea, vomiting, sweating. I will definitely give this a go anyway and take my nurses word for it that the side effects will pass. I haven't been able to take my weight yet so I'm not sure how much I've lost. Good luck people it's pretty rough in the beginning. By the way I'm taking this because I am an autoimmune disease patient and had my thyroid removed"

2

April 9, 2017

9

116

42,476

Concerta

adhd

"34 years old diagnosed back in Oct 14 started meds at 18mg fine 1st day then no real benefit after that I hoped the increase would help did for a while. Now on 54mg and I'm not in a great place and emotionally feel low and feel desperate. My relationship has broken down I'm hoping tomorrow I can change meds"

5

August 17, 2015

12

60

61,474

Citalopram

depression

"This drug saved my life. I started having anxiety and depression about 4 years ago. They prescribed me benzos but it did not help. Then a psychiatrist prescribed me Citalopram and that's when things started getting better. I started taking 10mg a day with 1mg of lorazepam to mitigate the possible associated initial anxiety of this kind of drugs, I felt a weird headache (like being hungover) and a slight increase in anxiety for the first 4 or 5 days but after that no side effects. Then I was told to increase the dose to 20mg a day and after waiting patiently for 4 weeks, the real benefits of the drug kicked in. No anxiety, no depression. Just my normal life! My advice: give it some time, it takes weeks to work, but it really does!"

10

April 20, 2017

20

136

52,575

Armour Thyroid

underactive thyroid

"I was first prescribed Synthroid...Whilst my TSH levels came down to 1,9 I still had side effects, like I was permanently cold...and fatigued, as well as gained 30 pounds...I changed to Armour, and my feelings of intense cold subsided, my fatigue eased ff...and my weight is slowly coming down...My TSH level is down to 0.42! "

10

January 18, 2013

110

56

116,435

Adalimumab

crohn's disease, maintenance

"Was on Remicade until October 2012, after my last colonoscopy and the Dr. saw blockage and he felt it was no longer working even though I felt fine. He moved me to Cimzia which didn't work for me, did that until January when I was switched to Humira. Didn't think it was working but now 3 months later finally feeling like it's effective. Wish they could make a pill form. The injections aren't extremely painful but they don't feel good. Maybe it's different for people with body fat but I have close to none and wont inject anything in my legs."

8

April 26, 2013

52

101

5,920

Opana

pain

"Too strong for me. If taking Opana 30's for the first time, I suggest starting off with smaller doses then increase gradually. Took one the other night, nausea set in and I vomited. Great loss in appetite, like on Adderall minor drowsiness."

9

June 10, 2014

36

42

164,974

Phentermine / topiramate

weight loss

"I apsolutly love this medication it has helped me tremendously. I suffer from multiple health problems such as planters fasciitis, back problems and arthritis so it's really difficult for me to get to the gym as I should. I started taking qsymia back in 2014 and took them for about 3 months and lost about 20lbs sometimes I watched what I ate sometimes I didn't I never went on a strict diet because I suffer from hypoglycemia so I needed somewhat of sugar. I felt good about my weight got off also because my insurance don't cover the cost. I got back on them about 3 days ago because over the holidays I put some weight on with all the cooking not as much as before but I want to stay healthy.lol Most importantly I never got any side affects."

9

February 26, 2016

29

140

29,478

Topiramate

migraine prevention

"I was prescribed topamax as a migraine preventative & had a terrible experience from it. Not only did it fail to prevent migraines, it made me develop kidney stones. I had never had one before using this awful drug,which also made me feel constantly tired & forgetful. The worst part is that once you kidney stones your body is more susceptible to getting them again & you most certainly will. For anyone unfamiliar with the pain from kidney stoned I can assure you it is sheer agony. And even worse is the hellacious migraine that lasts for days that comes along with it. It's so bad that even medicines like imitrex won't work on it. There are blogs & websites which tell of the awful experiences people have had with this drug. Beware."

1

June 8, 2015

22

133

127,888

Phentermine

weight loss

"I started taking Phentermine just a little over a month ago weighing in at 307. My doctor started me out with half a 37.5 mg pill 2x a day. I immediately felt the medicine start working, the jittery jumping out of your skin feeling and I had a lot of energy the first few days. I sweated profusely and had to have water by my side at all times. I felt the meds even out and by the 5th day I was asking my doctor to let me take a whole pill once a day. I make sure I take my dose early when I first wake up. So in about 5 weeks I have dropped down to 293. This drug is life changing for me. I should be on disability and I'm in chronic pain but this medicine has seemed to help me beyond the appetite suppressant. I'm a 40 year old female with hope!"

10

November 26, 2016

24

156

125,950

Viibryd

major depressive disorde

"Took 10 mg sample for three weeks straight; usually after dinner around 9:30 PM every night. Helped with a "calm" feeling but would wake up in the middle of the night and then toss/turn. Didn't seem to alter my mood in the AM (i.e., didn't wake up feeling refreshed or less depressed). Had three weeks of mild diarrhea and dry mouth. No other noticeable side-effects like nightmares. The depression has affected marriage/work/friend relations. On to the next set of meds."

2

July 22, 2015

8

80

100,028

Desogestrel / ethinyl estradiol

birth control

"This pill has worked pretty good for me, I’m 18 and I’ve had problems with my periods being very painful until I got on this pill. My period has shortened to 3-4 days and comes every 28 days. The one downside about this pill is it made my very moody and depressed for awhile when I first stared it"

8

December 10, 2017

0

59

88,998

Singulair

asthma, maintenance

"I took this medication a few years back. Although I read the side effects, I never imagined that I would have a bad reaction to the medication. This medication worked great in controlling my asthma. However, I became very depressed, suffered from anxiety and just not me. It didn't happen immediately, but people started noticing a difference. I started noticing a difference. I never had a history of any of that stuff. After I came off the medication I was back to being me. For me, the side effects weren't worth it"

1

January 6, 2012

72

92

9,930

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"I've been trying to find the right birth control for me for about 3 years now and this is by far my favorite! I've been on it for three months and it's helped me a lot with my cramps, I barely even have any, and when I do they are very manageable. I didn't gain any weight and I didn't have any breakouts. I did have some mood swings in the first month but by the second month I didn't have any. I did have a little breakthrough bleeding the first month but that only lasted about two days. I just finished my third pack and I have to say, it's amazing. I didn't have any cramps and I also didn't have a period! YAY! It's a keeper."

10

January 24, 2014

16

128

74,805

Keppra

epilepsy

"The only few problems consists of drowsiness which is better than having seizures. Another important issue is dosing. You most take every days worth or it can lead to an aura or a full fledged seizure which can effect drivers licences (loss of 2 years). "

8

June 24, 2013

26

46

107,788

Implanon

birth control

"I had Implanon inserted in March of 2008 after my friend had it inserted and said it was fine. The only problem I have had was irregular periods there were very irregular. Sometimes they were short and I called it spotting, but then I would spot for about 1-2 weeks. But then it would go away for a month and come back. I think alot of it was stress. Since July of this year I sort of started new with my life. I have had two periods since July (it is November), and they were both short and more of a heavy spotting. But its been alot better. Overall I am happy with it, and in 2011 I will get a new one inserted, unless they come out with something better!"

6

November 4, 2009

3

131

186,403

Desvenlafaxine

depression

"After 20 years of marriage, I have found myself in the midst of a terrible divorce. I spiraled downward quickly and scarily into a deep, dark depression. I have no history of depression or having to take any anti-depressant type medicines. I was at a point where I was almost unable to function and was suicidal. I realized how severe a crisis I was in and started researching for FAST help. I found Pristiq. I have always been a skeptic, to say the least re: antidepressants, but I must admit, this medicine absolutely saved my life. The only minor side effects were feelings of "zoning out" and a headache for about 3 days on 2nd week. NOTHING SINCE. I'll take that over my inability to function ANY DAY. "

10

September 6, 2011

16

129

167,433

Levonorgestrel

emergency contraception

"My boyfriend and I had sex on 2/6 around 5pm and the condom broke. I was scared that he didn't pull out fully and accidentally finished inside me. The last time I got my period was on 1/22. I wanted to purchase Plan B but I didn't get the pill until the next day around 12 pm. 5 days after taking the pill I was bleeding for about 4 days (super light). I was waiting and waiting for my period to come but nothing was happening. I was getting impatient and really nervous that I was actually pregnant so I went and bought a pregnancy test and it came out negative. I finally got my period today on 2/13 around 5 pm, I could not be happier. The pill works ladies so relax."

9

March 14, 2016

4

133

211,615

Propoxyphene

pain

"Started to take Darvon after 642 were no longer available. They were as good as the 642's if not better. I live in Canada though and they are very hard to get. I've lived with chronic nerve pain since 1986 and Darvon helps me keep my job. "

10

June 8, 2009

14

48

182,426

Mirena

birth control

"I've had the Mirena IUD for about 3 1/2 yrs. At first it was great, minimal spotting during periods, it was low maintenance, and acne cleared up. The last year however has been AWFUL, NO sex drive at all! Multiple yeast infections, dryness during sex, and repeated acne breakouts. I'm only 25, and I have an appointment in 4 days to get this thing out of me asap!"

2

February 8, 2010

15

68

12,737

Etanercept

psoriatic arthritis

"I had been suffering from psoriasis for 5 years and began to feel arthritis pain 3 years ago. The psoriatic symptoms and arthritis pain disappeared when I was pregnant but had since come back three fold. My debilitating arthritis pain in my hands and wrist, knees and hips prevented me from being the best mom I could be. I could not take it anymore. I'm relatively young (38) so I had to be very proactive in my diagnosis and treatment. I was sure that I did not want to take methotrexate and wanted a biological. I did my research and knew the risks. Enbrel is a miracle for me. The pain relief was instant, within 5 hours of the first shot. It's been three months and I have full movement, minimal to no pain. I am excited to ski again!"

8

September 3, 2015

30

140

69,278

Edarbi

high blood pressure

"Works very well at keeping my blood pressure in check, but careful for the dizziness it can cause. I will pop up out of my chair at work, or off the couch at home, start walking & then nearly drop to the floor because the dizziness overcomes me! Stand up slowly!"

8

October 14, 2012

65

51

88,293

Adderall

adhd

"Such an amazing contribution to the pharmaceutical world. So much better than its ugly step sisters, such as Ritalin and Vyvanse. Adderall steals the show every time. 30mg/day does the trick. Been on it for 12 years, I've taken personal breaks for tolerance. I've never had any type of "withdrawal" or "come downs" at the end of the day. This drug has the ability to put me to sleep when I take it, honestly; and that's because my dissociation (caused by my ADHD) causes my anxiety to skyrocket. But when I take my adderall, I am able to focus on reality, making my anxiety disappear for a few hours. Calms me down. Relief is a blessing."

10

April 29, 2017

38

116

103,926

Ethinyl estradiol / levonorgestrel

endometriosis

"Currently almost the 3rd week in the first month, I noticed immediately the change, I started the pill the first Sunday after the first day of my period, it killed my period dead in its tracks, stopped all heavy bleeding, I don't feel any more cysts or deadly sharp pains. This product works as far as getting rid of the period, but the side effects are bad. I feel bipolar. I'll be so angry with life, then I'll get depressed, then I'll be lethargic for days. It's only been 3 weeks and I KNOW I have to let my body get used to these new pills, but it's hard mentally. I'm rarely happy. No sex drive. No energy. I am starting to get some of the sharp pains back, as well as throwing up after every time I eat and constantly dizzy."

7

August 7, 2014

7

142

91,363

Haloperidol

psychosis

"Although this medication completely alleviated all of the symptoms of psychosis, my mom experienced severe joint stiffness, cramping, muscle pain and weakness. During the 6 months she was on this, she changed from healthy and athletic to a near vegitative state. Currently she is unable to get out of bed or use the restroom on her own."

8

October 23, 2016

8

57

8,459

Zolpidem

insomnia

"Ambien has been a blessing for me. Without it I often didn't sleep more than an hour or two a day for weeks at a time. Now at least every other day I get almost a full night of sleep. Yes, I know, it isn't free of side effects, but, if you can stand them, it sure is a relief to be able to get some healing sleep."

10

August 2, 2012

2

68

136,925

Isotretinoin

acne

"I am an adult male who had tried almost everything THREE dermatologists. Some antibiotics would work briefly, retin a pretty much burned my skin in a couple days and we had to stop, liquid nitrogen was sprayed on my face every few weeks.. you name it, they tried it. Then, my current derm (10 years now) put me on accutane when we first met. Three 20mg a day for 6 months. Yes, I had drying of my LIPS but no other major side effects and my acne stopped. Yes, we have had some flare ups and we use accutane briefly to stop them and they stay stopped for years. It is really the only medication that slams the door on my acne.. even if not forever."

9

December 29, 2016

13

126

122,664

Linaclotide

constipation, chronic

"I took this from January to May. I started on thé 145 dosage, but I had to go up to the 290mg after a month when the lower dose stopped working. I was pleased with this medicine's ability to correct my chronic constipation. I was more gassy and sometimes had loose stools, but overall I felt a lot better. One problem I had with it was the extreme dehydration it caused; I suffered from super dry skin and "shredded coconut lips" the length of my usage. It was incredibly frustrating to drink 100oz of water each day and still be dehydrated! The worst effect of this drug was the nerve pain it caused. Beginning in April, my right arm started going numb, tingly, and had traveling pain up and down it. After $3500 of tests, I connected it to Linzesse"

4

August 4, 2015

31

140

18,015

Ethinyl estradiol / etonogestrel

birth control

"I have just started Nuvaring a week ago today.. my period is usually only 3 days light.. its finally ending now - 7days later. This is my first time on birth control in about 5 years.. It was easy to insert.. I did feel it during sex.. but not horribly.. I did break out - I have a VERY clear like complexion that rarely ever gets one pimple.. so I was disappointed in that. I am really sad and depressed feeling tonight, or more moody this week for sure."

6

April 19, 2012

0

89

89,925

Risperdal

post traumatic stress disorde

"Risperdal worked wonders on my psychotic symptoms of hearing voices. It worked quickly, after the state counselor ordered me to be hospitalized for my condition they gave me Risperdal and the voices were gone in two days, although they expected it to work after one day. I continued with this medication for a few years but after awhile I found myself sleeping the days away. The medication at this point needed to be switched. I'm very grateful for this medication for the time it was needed."

9

June 26, 2011

32

86

114,062

Amlodipine

high blood pressure

"I've been taking this drug after Lisinopril caused me to cough 24/7. Started with 5mg for HBP 140/90. Instantly gained about 20lbs. Exercise became more difficult; hands fall asleep at night, every night, unless I wear arm braces; swelling in ankles; general feeling of being in a 'fog' and also very easily irritated. Nodding off around 6pm after work; but force myself to stay awake. When I go to bed, I have insomnia. I decided to cut the pill in half, take it at night and now I have joint pains along with other symptoms. My worst day yet, I just didn't feel right all day; felt confused, anxious to drive to work. Stopped taking the drug that day and one day later I feel like myself again. Symptoms fading; will ask doc for diff drug."

1

August 25, 2015

67

136

200,263

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"I took Champix for the first time approx 4 yrs ago and had absolutely no side effects that I can remember, despite people telling me that when they tried it they could not cope with the nausea, so they couldn't continue with it. I was smoke free for just over 3 yrs. I thought it a miracle esp as I had been smoking 25/30 a day for 44 yrs, ever increasing in amount since age 16(5/10 a day). However, I started smoking again, slowly at first thinking "Well one or two with alcohol and friends won't hurt". Sure enough I was hooked again. Now having taken it for 2nd time, 12 days into Champix, I am tired,have dreadful indigestion constantly, tog with flatulence, headaches, and shaky. Actually threw up yesterday. Will persevere cos I know it works."

9

August 16, 2014

51

137

123,546

Skyla

birth control

"I got my Skyla IUD put in 3 weeks ago. I have continued to take my birth control pills (as directed from doctor) to help decrease cramps and bleeding. I haven't bled much at all. Cramps have almost about killed me. I get sharp pain cramps to where I can't breathe or it will make it hurt more. This pain is almost unbearable. People who are interested, just know it all matters on how your body is and how much pain tolerance you have. I am scared of childbirth after this small procedure. I think Skyla is great and I hope it is worth this pain. Just be prepared for good or bad. My best friend got one and she is better than she has ever been. No cramps. No blood. So it just matters on your body."

8

June 26, 2017

2

138

170,480

Quetiapine

bipolar disorde

"Hi there, I speak on behalf of my own experiences of this medication. I suffer from manic depression bipolar and have had an undiagnosed psychiatric history of 5 years. I get aggressive and violent, hallucinate followed by full psychotic systems. I take 1 25mg 4-3 times a day, just very sleepy."

10

August 1, 2015

1

51

148,727

Mirena

birth control

"Ladies!!! Do yourself a favor and stop reading these. Everybody is different and we all have different insertion experiences. I just got mirena inserted this morning. I am 24 years old and I've never had a baby. I was extremely nervous, as this was my second attempt at inserting mirena. I went last week and my cervix was too tight so they sent me home with a prescription that was to be put in my vagina the next week before I go in again. The second time (this morning) was a lot easier. Yes, it does hurt a bit but nothing I couldn't handle. Honestly the worst part for me was the cramps afterwards. I had bad cramps for about 5 minutes and ended up throwing up. After that I felt much better."

7

August 18, 2016

29

133

59,906

NuvaRing

birth control

"When I first started NuvaRing the doctor gave me 3 rings. Within that time I loved it. However when I actually picked up the RX for it I'm kinda hating it. At times it's very hard to put on, anytime I use the bathroom it slides out halfway. This time I don't think it's in right no matter how many times I adjust it. I have also been on my period since the time I put it in which was two weeks ago, and the cramps have been extremely painful. I thought BC was supposed to help with cramping? On the plus side I do like that I don't have to keep switching it out, and I have definitely seen alot of improvement in my acne. I'm willing to try it out for another month and see how it goes if not I would like to try the depoProvera injection."

5

August 15, 2015

2

150

113,188

Bisacodyl

constipation

"Most painful stomach pain I've ever experienced even with the recommended dose! I was moaning and shaking from the pain for 2 hours. This happened about 4 hours after taking the medicine."

3

February 27, 2016

6

32

62,124

Citalopram

anxiety and stress

"I started this medication in February for stress and anxiety. I was worrying about anything and everything. I couldn't sleep, eat or no motivation for months. I was put on 10mg and feel so much better. I am happy again, sleeping and no longer sick on a morning. It took a while with some ups and downs along the way but stick with it because its worth it in the end!"

9

July 28, 2014

77

71

73,822

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I've been using this brand for a month and a half now. So far I like it. I haven't had cramping or bloating, I haven't gained any weight, I may have actually lost about 5lbs. I've noticed a very high increase in my sex drive, and I've had a couple mood swings of being very emotional, but your body needs time to adjust to all the hormones! My breasts have had a sensation similar to when I was pregnant, so I get the feeling that they are growing, which I like! So far so good."

8

July 1, 2012

3

95

65,992

Propranolol

mance anxiety

"I got on here just to rate this medicine, ironically, after reading about it on here. I'm a professional speaker and performer who for years was an amateur wannabe speaker and performer. I have a lot of involuntary nervousness like redness and shaking hands which would sabotage me despite my general level of comfort and quality of presentation. Take 10-40 mg 30 mins to an hour and it becomes physically impossible to get nervous. Now I'm rapidly moving up in my field thanks to my poise and confidence. "

10

August 9, 2013

71

89

153,661

Doxycycline

bronchitis

"Very powerful. Works good for the infections but the side effects are cruel. For an hour and a half after I take it I have severe nausea, belching with it coming up, and stomach cramps."

6

July 3, 2011

40

35

121,225

Venlafaxine

anxiety

"Do not take this medication! There is NO other medication for depression/anxiety that has withdrawal symptoms that put you in excruciating pain! You become a person without feelings, almost hard hearted on this medication! Please please have your Dr. try other meds first! I am so angry that I trusted my psychiatrist! I feel betrayed! Thank God I have my general Doctor who is spending more time with me to help me get off of this medication!"

1

September 8, 2016

16

77

150,909

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

otitis media

"This medicine works, but has side effects. Four out of five people that I know, including myself, who have taken this medicine have had ORAL THRUSH. Some of us had no pain, but others got huge white patches in their mouth and they hurt. In my case I didn't, but it was weird looking."

5

July 18, 2012

3

54

229,692

Lurasidone

bipolar disorde

"I've been taking Latuda 40mg once a day in the evening for 1 month for BiPolar. I had been on various meds throughout my life for depression started when I had postpartum with both my children. I am 45 now and my children are 17/14. I was on was Lexapro for depressrion for quite sometime that seems to run its course with me. Oh was diagnosed with MS in 1992 so add that piece to the puzzel.As far as Latuda, I have mixed feelings. It seems to help me with focus and cognitive deficiencies, which I could be MS related. Depression is there but not as it was, but I still cry and at times stay in my head too long. I seem to be more agitated with my children. Ativan helps with Anxiety when needed. I will be seeing my psych tomorrow to discuss."

7

June 27, 2013

36

145

65,235

Bisoprolol / hydrochlorothiazide

high blood pressure

"Lysinopril only put a dent in my elevated hypertension. My doctor took me off lysinopril and now I'm on this medication. I'm still monitoring my blood pressure daily but I already feel a difference in my mobility. I'm able to walk better. I've passed enough fluid to be able to stand comfortably. Maybe I can do physical exercise now. I have fewer headaches. I'll know if this medication has worked favorably in a month or so when I go back to the doctor for a follow up checkup. I do feel better."

9

April 9, 2016

3

92

186,563

Desvenlafaxine

anxiety

"I've been on Pristiq for a little of a year and a half now. It has helped with my anxiety amazingly but I have gained 20 pounds from it. I've done everything to get it off. I have always eaten healthy and I work out regularly. I cannot get off of it because then my anxiety will come back. My doctor recommends I go to a dietitian to help me with this problem. I was also on Lexapro for a year before this and it made me gain weight as well. All I want is for an anxiety medicine. That does not have this side effect but my doctor tells me there is none."

5

August 9, 2010

11

114

31,979

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"I noticed some itching and discharge down there and wouldn't be able to make it in to see my doctor for another 9 days, so I chose to take matters into my own hands. Bought the Walgreens brand of 3-day Miconazole cream and honestly have never felt worse. The itching and burning intensified so badly that it left me sobbing because I just couldn't take it. Reading other reviews is what made me decide to leave it in and try to see if it would work and get better like it did for others, but I knew I wouldn't be able to sleep with this pain so i took a dose of Nyquil. Hoping that puts me to sleep and that I can wake up feeling better in the morning. Next time I'm going oral treatment for sure because this just doesn't seem worth it."

5

June 23, 2015

12

145

46,655

Gardasil

human papillomavirus prophylaxis

"Got one shot, hair started falling out withing 2 weeks, got second shot- hair continues to fall out. Also have had other severe side effects including weight loss, constipation, numbness. "

1

July 17, 2009

28

31

1,216

Sumatriptan

migraine

"I've had migraines since age 12, so 30 years. I received Imitrex at 25 and am forever grateful! I average one migraine every 2-3 months, usually w/changes in weather and/or interrupted or reduced sleep. If I recognize the aura phase (usually smells, sometimes halos or light streaks/trails), and take Imitrex within the first couple of hours, it can completely ward off the pain. If I don't catch it in the aura and take it after actual pain hits, it's still helpful but I will still be subject to 2-3 days pain and need recurring doses, plus I supplement Imitrex with naproxen and caffeine. But it works. I've gone from being bed-bound in a dark, silent room to being able to work- even w/flourescent lights- without vomiting or worse. Life changing"

9

August 30, 2016

10

130

88,385

Adderall

adhd

"Double edged sword with Adderall. Great for concentration, brought my college GPA from a 2.5 to a 3.7, amazing. Although I do have trouble sleeping with it, and I often have mild bouts of depression, and roller coaster of emotion that I never have had before. Although it is important to state that this may be because I am not eating as much and forget to eat, which could easily cause these symptoms. AMAZING for athletics, I am able to run 3-4 times farther with this, really great. A nice feeling when its working and with a definite comedown. Its important to mention I am on the IR version, which could be causing these side effects. My food habits are also now VERY healthy."

8

February 13, 2012

5

124

200,214

Varenicline

smoking cessation

"I took chantix for 1 week and just laid my cigarettes down , unbelievable how easy it was I have been smoke free for 23 days just a little worried after I go off the chantix I was a smoker for 30 years just wish I would have got it sooner my doctor prescribed me the 1 mg 2 xs a day from day 1 and I just get it filled weekly and use my cigarettes money to buy it to make it more affordable it is expensive"

10

May 14, 2015

10

88

225,222

Bupropion

smoking cessation

"Been smoking for 45 years !! About a half pack or sometimes more a day. Started bupropion to quit. Had to take it about 3 weeks before it kicked in but almost overnight one day I had no desire to smoke. It felt like a miracle. No bad side effects. I have been smoke free for a month now and my husband still smokes so I am around it all the time. Still have no desire. Maybe not for everyone but certainly worth a try.And much cheaper than Chantix."

10

November 13, 2015

38

89

150,657

Sulfamethoxazole / trimethoprim

sinusitis

"At first, I found myself with more energy and simply lost my appetite, which didn't bother me. Then, the second day, I suffered nausea and vomiting. I discontinued the medicine on the second day, but the nausea and vomiting continue."

2

April 16, 2015

7

40

218,873

Depakote

migraine prevention

"Before Depakote, I've tried vitamin B2, verapamil, and Topamax, but for one reason or another none of them have worked. About 6 months ago, my doctor started me on Depakote. Once I started using it, my daily headaches became a lot more tolerable, but haven't gone away completely, and my severe migraines are at about once a month. However, like many others, there was a noticeable weight gain--about 20 pounds--soon after I started, and it's been pretty steady since. I've also had a bout of depression recently, but it's hard to tell how that's related to the medicine because it isn't my first time. As of right now, I'm not sure the minor benefits are worth the side effects."

5

December 14, 2012

32

119

23,918

Tretinoin

acne

"Honestly I've used this and it's the 0.05% one I believe and I've been using it daily it's really cleared up my acne like a lot at first I had a big break out and then I used this and once I started it the first few weeks it got worse and until 2 months later of using this it's gotten so much better but the only thing is that my acne scars "post Hyperpigmentation" is taking for ever to go away.."

8

February 9, 2017

5

82

67,162

Magnesium hydroxide

constipation

"I had my wisdom teeth out and a few days later my pain medicine made me constipated. I felt that I had to go and I tried but it hurt sooooooo bad!! So I had my mom go out and get me this and I took some before I went to bed and in the morning it kinda worked. (I didn't drink enough). Then I took some more in the morning and it worked like a charm."

9

August 12, 2015

22

77

52,568

Armour Thyroid

underactive thyroid

"Diagnosed with mild hypothyroid a month ago. Started feeling great, but also started getting a rash all over my upper thigh, it isn't itchy or red. It's just raised like poisin oak rash. Waiting to see if it is truly the Armour causing the rash. I haven't seen many people with this side effect. I would hate to stop it (30 mg)."

7

September 5, 2013

44

62

16,743

Yaz

birth control

"I took Yaz prior to my second pregnancy and absolutely loved it. No side effects so I decided to go ahead and start back on it after I was done breastfeeding my second child. I have some other health conditions, so it has taken me 6 months to link the side effects to the pill. I have had horrible headaches that would grow into migraines, which is not good especially with a 3 yr old and 1 yr old. I am beyond tired, I can sleep 20 hours a day if I didn't have children. I am beyond moody and irritable which has had a huge impact on my relationship with my husband, children, family and friends. I have not had a major decrease in sex drive, but have had a dramatic change in vaginal dryness that would make times unbearable. "

1

July 26, 2009

16

142

220,306

Amitriptyline

cyclic vomiting syndrome

"I was diagnosed with Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome almost 2 years ago. I have been on Amitriptyline for about a year and a half. I recently went off because I ran out of refills and my insurance changed making a specialist visit expensive. Within a week I was extremely nauseous. The doctor called me in more and I started talking it again. Within a few days it went away. I am so thankful for this medication."

10

August 19, 2014

18

75

73,677

Ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone

birth control

"I take mine every day around the same time but sometimes it's hard to get it right on the dot. I definitley get very emotional and in my first 3 months had basically constant spotting but now since then I haven't gotten spotting or period bleeding and it's been about 4 months, it practically eliminated my period completely besides some symptoms like bloating. I would recommend it if you willing to stick out the first month or two while your bodies adjusting"

9

December 18, 2012

7

82

164,234

Xiidra

dry eye disease

"I used restasis for several years and it worked. My insurance stopped covering it which forced me to switch to xiidra which they do cover. Xiidra doesn't work well and is very gooey. Makes my vision blurry for up to an hour and irritates my sinuses due to the viscouness. I think it's a placebo and a marketing scam. Does not work well. Insurance should stop practicing medicine."

1

April 6, 2017

14

68

28,821

Lexapro

anxiety

"I just started Lexapro a week and a half ago. I noticed results almost immediately. The only side effect I encountered was a slight light-headed feeling that has since subsided for the most part. I have felt like hell and have been struggling with anxiety/depression for the past six years without medication. This stuff has literally saved my life. I feel like my old self again. My only regret is that I didn't try it sooner."

10

June 16, 2010

63

76

156,425

Ropinirole

restless legs syndrome

"I have been taking generic Requip (ropinerole) for about 9 months now for restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder. My doctor has gradually increased my dose from 0.75 mg a day to 2 mg. It has really helped my PLMD; it doesn't happen anymore. It also helps my RLS. However, my RLS had almost disappeared before I started taking Requip (when I gave up caffeine). The RLS came back when I started taking Requip for the PLMD. Overall, however, I think it has been worth it. I am on a still relatively small dose."

8

October 13, 2012

22

96

10,139

Lo Loestrin Fe

birth control

"I have a very sensitive body. I ended up in the hospital after 2 weeks of using Ortho Tri Cyclen and was very scared of going back on any birth control pill. However, I'm on my second month of using Lo Loesterin Fe and so far it's been great! The only side effects I've experienced thus far are breast tenderness, bloating of my breasts, and very little mood swings. Other than that I haven't had any other problems. Furthermore, I haven't gained any weight nor experienced any nausea. My sex drive has shot up the roof rather than decreasing. Must say, overall this pill has been great compared to other pills I've used!"

10

June 28, 2011

142

113

143

Medroxyprogesterone

birth control

"I've been on depo for about 3 years now. PROs: 1) depo is convenient and 2) prevents pregnancy 99%, from what I read. I know I haven't gotten pregnant while being on it. Also, I have had blood clots in past, so it was a 3) good alternative to the pill, which can cause blood clots. CONs: 1) spotting, ALL the time. As I was reading this, I just realized/remembered that my Dr. told me to prevent this, the Dr. can alter the dose of the medicine, so if this is an issue for you, please talk with your doctor and don't be lazy like me! 2) libido definitely has gone down. 3) if you're on it for over 2 years, it can really negatively affect your bone density. I'm getting off of it for this reason."

7

December 2, 2015

4

137

30,483

Klonopin

bipolar disorde

"Klonopin works. I can go from anger to a puppy within fifteen minutes or less. Sometimes when I anticipate a major issue I take one to prepare myself and I'm fit to go nice and smooth. No anxiety, no anger, just calm, cool and collected. It's an excellent anxiety medication."

9

July 29, 2008

95

50

37,728

Vyvanse

adhd

"I feel as though Vyvanse allows me to not feel the ups and downs. I don't always have to be doing something but I am concentrated and alert to what I have to do. I started taking vyvanse for the past year and a half and I went from a B student to a 4.0, international student."

9

August 20, 2008

22

57

108,444

Bupropion / naltrexone

obesity

"Started Contrave Monday morning and decided today it's not for me. I was looking for help with weight loss, but side effects far outweigh results for me. I asked my wife and kids to notice if I acted any differently and almost immediately, they said I was grumpy. I felt short tempered, and agitated after day one. I also had a TERRIBLE time sleeping this week. Night one, I went to sleep at 10:30, I was wide awake at 1:08! I kept checking the clock until falling asleep close to 5:00. Maybe lack of rest contributed to impatience? Wednesday, I felt a little foggy, even wondered if I should be driving. Yesterday was last straw, I nitpicked my wife half the day over things we usually laugh about. Weight loss 2 lbs. Too mad to eat. No magic pill."

4

April 3, 2015

26

139

226,882

Etonogestrel

birth control

"I got Nexplanon in June of 2013 so I have had it for almost 2 years now. I bled for a week right after getting it and nothing else since. I have had no complications with it at all. I'm still really young and don't plan on kids for a while so it was the best decision I have ever made. Good luck."

10

December 15, 2014

23

63

94,290

Trintellix

major depressive disorde

"I was admitted into a clinic & was monitored for 3 weeks. After the 2nd day I started feeling a change & after 4 weeks it's still good. Energy levels are up, thinking positively & coping with society & life again. Only downfall for me is trouble sleeping. Two thumbs up!"

9

December 16, 2014

68

51

30,624

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Wow, a lot of people have had experiences with this. I've used this product once before years ago and it worked fine then. I've never taken any other medication for a YI aside from a 7 day treatment. I switched to a new brand of soap (ULTA brand shower gel) and my vagina wasn't really the same. After using wayyyy too much other scented soap (dumb, I know) I realized I had a problem so I bought the Monistat 7 day. I get a lot of itching shortly after application, but no burning or discomfort. Sometimes it itches through out the day, but it's nothing unbearable. As far as I can tell, everything seems to be working just fine. I don't think I'll ever take a 1 or 3 day application. I'm 27, never had kids, have sex about once a month."

6

November 12, 2017

0

142

70,577

Flomax

urinary tract stones

"Woke up in pain with stone Friday. Ask my Dr. to prescribe Flomax and took my first dose at noon on Saturday. Pass the stone this morning (Sun.). I experienced a stuffy nose and felt light headed, but it was well worth it. One Capsule did the trick."

10

August 30, 2015

29

48

151,116

OxyContin

pain

"I have had 13 back surgeries since 1997 after a car accident I also have a spinal stimulater in me. I take 20mg Oxycontin four times a day and 10/325 Percocet 5 times a day. My pain stays about the same, some days I can't walk. "

8

August 20, 2012

54

47

36,405

Fentanyl

pain

"Had 6 surgeries for cellulitis advancing to sepsis. 60 days in hospital. They discharged me with 2 weeks of oxycodone, pretty high dose around 120 mg/day. My MD preferred Fentanyl patches with low dose hydrocodone for breakthrough pain. I definitely prefer the Fentanyl, no wild mood swings or sedation like the oxycodone. Just blessed pain relief. Only have to put the patch on every three days. It seems to weaken on the third day, so I use the hydrocodone, but it beats being tied to the very tight dosing of oxycodone, with all its weird baggage."

8

January 5, 2017

10

96

33,060

Seasonique

birth control

"I have been on Seasonique for almost three months now. The first month and a half it was perfect, then I missed it for three days when I misplaced it and began spotting. I want to try to have my period and then get back on it and take it on time this time. It kept my skin clear. My breast size increased close to a full cup size and I didn't have much weight gain. My sex drive was not lost at all. If anything, it increased."

5

December 17, 2010

18

88

183,169

Cymbalta

depression

"I am on 30mg twice daily for depression and fibromyalgia. I have been extremely fatigued! I am also having episodes of doing things and not remembering and also passed out on the floor, but have no recollection of anything. All I want to do is sleep and if not for having a toddler at home and three children that I have to get off to school and one to work, I would probably just stay in bed sleeping all day and night. I'm hoping that this side effect wears off soon because otherwise they are helping a lot with my mood and depression. I was on Wellbutrin and it wasn't working, I had extreme episodes of crying and anger issues."

8

August 28, 2013

40

120

229,413

Lurasidone

bipolar disorde

"Horrible, evil pill. Didn't realize it was causing me anxiety after being EPC for false statements, they put me on it in the hospital and I was like sure okay. They rapidly ramped me to 60mg, the anxiety/nervousness from it was intense, crippling and basically made me botch an easy in and out hearing where my family fully supported me - they weren't even allowed in to testify to the falseness of why I was EPC'd cause i shut down and said no contest to total BS. This drug is known for causing people to be violent. I can sort of see why it might do that. It's immensely powerful, and the "doctors" like to give out a needlessly high dose. The irony is, the doc I have now says I'm not even bipolar."

1

November 13, 2016

19

134

26,437

Sprintec

birth control

"I just started Sprintec four days ago, this is the first birth control ever for me I am 23. The main side effect on day one was nausea, I was so sick I slept by the trash can that night. It has been getting better though. I will write an update review when I finish the first pack."

6

June 18, 2014

11

58

230,522

Depo-Provera

birth control

"Been on Depo Provera shot for 2 months. Don't know if it's still early not to experience any side effects. I'm still happy on it and looking forward for my next shot. The only thing I've noticed is weight loss, which I don't have a problem with but so far so good."

10

January 19, 2013

25

52

116,793

Lamictal

seizure prevention

"I have been taking it for many years now for tonic clonic epilepsy and had been well for 3yrs. However out of nowhere last week I had 4 seizures had did some major damage. Has anyone else had this I also take Epilim ."

6

September 3, 2015

12

44

31,418

Miconazole

vaginal yeast infection

"Yesterday I was exhausted so the itching and burning didn't last long since I fell asleep. Tonight it was horrible, I just took a shower to clean it all off, that seemed to help some. I'm wondering if they need to recall their product or something. I've used it in the past and was fine. Maybe they added and ingredient than what used to be in it. All I have noticed is most of the reviews are pretty current so I'm starting to question what is wrong with the batch."

1

June 23, 2016

7

90

37,029

Librium

alcohol withdrawal

"Heavy drinker for 15 years decided to just stop on my own. Big mistake. All was well until day 3 on Xmas eve. I was rushed to hospital. Sky rocketed blood pressure rapid heart beat shaking at. 1:00 in the morning. Was given Librium and within the hour was feeling better along with an IV. They let me go home in the morning and gave me a prescription of 25 mg. Four 25 mg pills on day one, three on day 2, two on day 3 and one on day 4. Made me a little tired but not a withdrawal symptom to speak of. In AA now and doing well on week 3. Medication was excellent. Go to a Dr if your looking to stop drinking do not try it cold Turkey. There is really no need to."

10

January 6, 2014

122

138

215,689

Copper

birth control

"I've had 2 cooper IUD's. The first one for 6 years and in the end I got it removed because I developed thyroid disease and read the copper IUD may be related to that. I really never knew for sure but I noticed a drastic change after I got it removed, I eased up on panic attacks I was having, and just felt so much better. This second experience though was frightening, I got it placed an two weeks after I got pains that were exactly like birth pains. I got it removed today and literary felt better immediately. Oh my God!!! No question about it. The copper iud does not agree with my system and I urge every woman to read other peoples experience. The copper IUD is poison."

1

April 5, 2017

2

130

109,515

Nexplanon

birth control

"This is a great alternative to more invasive or daily types of birth controls. I've had it for almost one year now & have no pregnancy scares (I'm very sexually active). During the first couple months my period was very light & short, however now I have my period about twice a month for about 8 days each cycle, sometimes with spotting in between (sometimes a full month of bleeding). I'm more depressed during periods & I get breakouts that aren't terrible, but are still annoying. I'm hoping in the next 3 months my period stabilizes or I'm going off this BC. This is a great birth control if you don't mind the risk of possibly wearing panty liners most of the month & like the idea of never having to worry about protection or daily pills"

4

October 1, 2016

4

137

195,843

Levomilnacipran

depression

"I have suffered from hereditary clinical depression for several years. The death of my mother, two loved animals (horse and dog), a divorce that is endless and painful, have all added to my depression, and a new doctor prescribed Fetzima. Now I feel totally insane. My stomach hurts every time I eat; my heart pounds to the point that I wonder if I should go to an ER almost every day; I can't fall asleep and when I do I have stressful nightmares (never had bad dreams before); and every day I feel an anger and rage that makes no sense at all. I have to remind myself to take a deep breath and not act out this new mean personality on my dogs or my friends. No matter what my doctor's opinion, this poison stops tomorrow."

1

November 10, 2016

16

137

121,958

Venlafaxine

anxiety and stress

"80% effective at curbing my day to day anxiety with absolutely no side effects that I am able to determine. However, I still have spikes in anxiety. My doctor recently increased me from 150mg to 225mg in an effort to help with the spikes."

8

February 21, 2012

16

44

56,457

Humira

psoriatic arthritis

"I have been experiencing extreme pain since 2009 from psoriatic arthritis, tried methotrexate no luck, finally started Humira 72 hours ago and already no pain whatsoever. A lot faster than I ever expected. The injection is not bad at all, a very small needle with a slight sting, but I'll take a 5 minute sting over the pain I had any day. I have not had any side effects yet I will edit this post if I do in future. I found these post very helpful with my decision to start Humira so I though I would return the favor."

9

June 8, 2012

78

100

36,632

Fentanyl

pain

"Fenanyl was recommended by the hospital pain management team. I had been on it for 4 years low dose 50 for 2 years then the 75. They worked well until i was hurt in an auto accident then had to move to the larger dose. Always had oxycodone for break through. The down side is it does leave you groggy. Once your body is used to the medication you have to constantly tweet your medicine. I recently changed medications, my head is clearer but my pain is off the chart. I think I will be going back to the fentanyl if I can't find a better alternative. "

9

January 28, 2012

16

108

225,166

Bupropion

depression

"I've been on 150 bupropion XL for 10 days. First 3 days were fine and then something changed - I feel like I'm high all the time. Unpleasantly high like a bad acid trip. I'm worried this will go on if I continue taking it. My focus is fuzzy and I'm not very sharp. %uFE0FFeel distanced from reality. Waking up every few hours even though I'm on trazadone for sleep. Has anyone else had this experience? Is this going to change or should I quit?"

1

February 4, 2016

6

85